Weekly Poop 7/11/12

Roost #44 Poop

·         Dates to Remember:

·         Tomorrow – Monthly Roost Meeting, Blue Ox, 7:30 pm.

·         Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ …

·         Sunday, – Ravens Roost Annual Summer Picnic @ White Horse Pavilion in Ocean Pines from 1-6pm.  Roost #44 members’ cost will be $10, guests $15 and includes a chance to win the 50/50 raffle.  One guest per person and must be spouse or significant other.  Menu: Premium burgers, hot dogs, sausage, jerk chicken, assorted salads and snacks, corn on the cob, watermelon, desserts and assorted beverages.  Horseshoes.  Music by Mr. OC.

·         Summer Raft-ups.  Admiral Bill Cordwell, of the RR44 Navy has selected the dates for the fleet exercises:

§  Sunday, July 22

§  Sunday, August 26

§  Saturday, September 22

Meeting time and location will be announced later.  You can sign up at the monthly meeting or contact Bill at billycords558@gmail.com or 443-669-4129.

·         Saturday, October 27 – Ravens Roost #44 Crab Feast.  Details soon.

·         Saturday, December 15 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party.  Details soon.

·         Saturday, April 13, 2013 – Ravens Roost #44 Dance.  Details soon.

·         Roost Apparel: If you missed out on the last order of Ravens Roost 44 jerseys and you want one in time for the season, please see Maggie at the next meeting and get your name on the list for the next order.  Don't need to pay for them until they are delivered to you, but snooze and you will lose because this will be the last order before the season begins!  Also: Maggie is still taking orders for the new Raven Roost 44 "character shirts" with the Ox, Turtle and Raven on the beach on the back of the shirt.  They come in tanks and short sleeve styles.  New colors for the guys and v-necks for the ladies!  They are perfect for wearing around town this summer and sporting your "Ravenesque" spirit!  Tanks $12, Short sleeve T's $15.  Maggie needs 75 orders to get a run made and so far have 30 orders, so please put your name on the list so we can get those shirts too.  Finally, there are still "old style" T's left (Property of Ravens Roost 44) as well as sweatshirts that have languished in Maggie's garage for too long!  Get 'em while they last at the next meeting:  Short sleeve T's for $5!  Long sleeve T's for $10!  Sweatshirts for $20!  A variety of sizes and colors (ash grey, purple and black).  How can you say no??!!"

·         ROAD TRIP 2012-KANSAS CITY, MO – Our road trip this year will be Kansas City, MO-The Cue (as is barbeque) Capital of the World.  The game is on 10/7.  Mike finally received the booking contract signed by the hotel rep.  You can now call in to reserve your rooms.  You will need your credit card to reserve your room.  Their hours for reservations are 8:30am to 5 pm.  Call or contact Mike for further details at 410.250.3020 or at montegomike@verizon.net.

·         From the Council, courtesy of Sue Draper, three events that may be of interest to Roost members

§  Children's Cancer Walk

§  Haloti Ngata luau

§  Rocking Ravens Weekend at the Castle in the Sand

Ravens Poop

·         Good news notes and nuggets from Sarah Ellison’s Blog here.  It’s getting to the point where I can hardly stand ESPN, but I do go Jamison Hensley’s Blog here to stay up to date with all of the AFC North news. 

·         Looking for an Orioles Blog?  Go to Britt’s Bird Watch for the latest Orioles news!

Local Poop

·         Today – Heritage Art for Kids, Julia A. Purnell Museum.  Kids can drop in on these Wednesday afternoons between 1-3 p.m. to learn more about an aspect of museum's collection through hands-on projects.  Admission.  Programs on July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22.  For more information, call Claire Otterbein at 410-632-0515 or email mail@purnellmuseum.com.

·         Today – Free Concerts on the Beach, On the Beach at North Division Street.

Live Tonight: Bob Lougheed & The Mystery Train Band (A Night with Elvis)

Free, live entertainment every Wednesday, 8:00pm - 9:30pm from July 11 - August 29 (except August 1).  Enjoy tribute bands and local favorites.  Treat yourself to a collection of summer beach music, watch the sun set, view the sparkling blue ocean and dance by moonlight.  There is no better setting for relaxing than Concerts on the Beach.  The beach beat will have your hands clapping and your toes tapping to the variety of entertainment from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. each Wednesday evening.  For more information about Concerts on the Beach, call the Ocean City Department of Recreation and Parks at 410-250-0125.  Entertainment subject to change without notice.

·         Today – Free Movies on the Beach - 117th St. on the beach at the Carousel Resort Hotel.  Enjoy a movie on the beach with our 16-foot projector.  Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge.  Bring a blanket & enjoy the night beside the ocean.  Movie starts around 8:30 p.m.

Summer Movie Schedule:

o   July 11: Puss in Boots

o   July 18: Adventures of Tin Tin

o   July 25: the Muppets

o   August 1: Soul Surfer

o   August 8: Jack & Jill

o   August 15: Dolphin Tale

o   August 22: Hugo

o   August 29: The Zookeeper

For more information, call 410-524-1000.

·         Tomorrow – Arts on the Docks, Ocean City Fishing Center.  Come to the Ocean City Fishing Center marina to see local artists showcase their works.  For more information, call 410-213-1121.

·         Tomorrow – Sunset Park Party Nights - Free Live Concert, S. Division St. & the Bay.  Every Thursday night in July and August from 7pm - 9pm.  Watch the sun set over the Isle of Wight Bay from the perfect location in Ocean City!  Sunset Park is located along South Division Street between Philadelphia Avenue and the Bay in downtown Ocean City.

All concert admissions and parking are free and open to the public.  Beverages, including beer, are available for purchase by the Ocean City Recreation Boosters.  All proceeds are used for youth programs in Ocean City.
Please bring your own chair.
Concert Schedule:
July 12: Full Circle (Blues, R&B, Jazz)
July 19: Pat O'Brennan Trio (Irish Band)
July 26: Kevin Poole (Acoustic Guitar)
August 2: Semiblind (Rock)
August 9: Allyson Taylor (Soulful R&B and Rock)
August 16: Randy Lee Ashcraft (Beach Country)
August 23: Rob Fahey and the Pieces (Rock)
August 30: Lauren Glick Band (Blues-Rock)
For more information, 1-800-626-2326 or 410-250-0125.

·         Tomorrow – Free Movies on the Beach - 91st St. on the beach at the Princess Royale Hotel.  Enjoy a movie on the beach with our 16-foot projector.  Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge.  Bring a blanket & enjoy the night beside the ocean.  Movie starts around 8:30 p.m.

Summer Movie Schedule:

o   July 12: Jack & Jill

o   July 19: The Zookeeper

o   July 26: Cars 2

o   August 2: The Muppets

o   August 9: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

o   August 16: How To Train Your Dragon

o   August 23: The Adventures of Tin Tin

o   August 30: Hugo

For more information, call 1-800-476-9253.

·         Tomorrow – At the Freeman Stage at Bayside – Pasion y Arte Flamenco Dancing, 7:00pm - 9:00pm.  A commissioned work by world renowned Flamenco artist, Rosario Toledo.  Using the traditional classic form and the decidedly un-Flamenco vocabulary, the women of Pasion y Arte invite you into the world of duality.  “The women of Pasión y Arte took the stage like burning embers, searing images of the flamenco idiom into our memories.” - Merilyn Jackson, Philadelphia Inquirer.  Free!

·         Friday – Free Movies on the Beach - On the Beach at 27th St.  Enjoy a movie on the beach with our 16-foot projector.  Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge.  Bring a blanket & enjoy the night beside the ocean.  Movie starts around 8:30 p.m.

Summer Movie Schedule:

o   July 13: Kung Fu Panda 2

o   July 16: Happy Feet 2

o   July 20: UP

o   July 23: Cars 2

o   July 27: Tangled

o   July 30: The Smurfs

o   August 3: Winnie the Pooh

o   August 6: Princess and the Frog

o   August 10: The Muppets

For more information, call 1-800-626-2326.

·         Friday & Saturday – At the Freeman Stage at Bayside – Annie - The Musical, 7:00pm - 9:00pm.  Bet your bottom dollar on one of America’s most-beloved musicals!  This timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie, performed by Clear Space Theatre Company, has delighted audiences for decades, and now this feisty little girl’s big city adventures are coming to life at the beach.  Featuring the hit songs “Easy Street,” “Hard Knock Life.” and “Tomorrow,” we know you’re gonna like it! $10* • Kids are free! *A handling fee will be applied to all ticket purchases.

·         Friday thru Sunday – OC Tuna Tournament, Ocean City Fishing Center, West Ocean City.  Come see over 100 boats weigh in large tuna in hopes of winning over $500,000 in cash.  Weigh-ins Fri., Sat. & Sun. 4 p.m. -7:30 p.m.  Jennifer Blunt, ocfc@ocfishing.com.

·         Saturday – Captain Craig Swim, 14 St. on the Beach.  Open to the public, competitors swim a measured mile with the prevailing current to a finish line located at 13th Street.  Awards presented.  Commemorative t-shirt included with registration.  Ginny Craig half-mile swim also available.  Registration fee.  Begins at 5pm on 14th Street on the beach.  For more information, contact Kristin Joson at 410-289-7556 or kjoson@oceancitymd.gov.

·         Sunday – Beach Lights Spectacular, On the Beach at North Division St.  Beach Lights Spectacular is a new, exciting show featuring lasers, lights and special effects displayed on a giant 5-story beach ball choreographed to action-packed music.  Beach Lights Spectacular will be lighting up Ocean City three times a night every Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day!  Show times are 9:30pm, 10:00pm and 10:30pm.

·         Sunday – Sundaes in the Park - Free Concert and Family Entertainment, Northside Park.  Free Live Entertainment For Adults & Kids.

o   Tonight's Entertainment:
- Live Band: The Janitors (Classic Rock/Funk/Pop)
- For the Kids: Lollipop the Clown (Summer fun & games)

Bring your picnic basket and beach chairs to Northside Park, located at 127th Street and the Bay for ice cream sundaes and live entertainment.  The lineup of entertainers this season will make you stand and cheer, however, the spotlight will be on you creating your own ice cream sundae with delicious toppings.  Sundaes in the Park is a family concert series offered Sunday evening in July and August from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.  For a small fee enjoy your own ice cream sundae creation as you listen to your musical favorites and watch the sunset over the beautiful Assawoman Bay.  1-800-OC-OCEAN (1-800-626-2326).

·         Monday thru Saturday – Free Family Programs, Ocean City Lifesaving Station Museum.  Located at the Ocean City Lifesaving Station Museum at the south end of the Boardwalk.  Every Monday through Saturday from Mid-July through end of August.  Gather outside the Ocean City Lifesaving Station Museum for fun facts and topics.  A different subject is discussed each day.  Topics include beach safety, aquarium feeding, knot tying and all about sharks.

·         Monday – Free Movies on the Beach - 27th St. on the Beach at 27th St.  Enjoy a movie on the beach with our 16-foot projector.  Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge.  Bring a blanket & enjoy the night beside the ocean.  Movie starts around 8:30 p.m.

Summer Movie Schedule:

o   July 16: Happy Feet 2

o   July 20: UP

o   July 23: Cars 2

o   July 27: Tangled

o   July 30: The Smurfs

o   August 3: Winnie the Pooh

o   August 6: Princess and the Frog

o   August 10: The Muppets

For more information, call 1-800-626-2326.

·         Tuesday – Family Beach Olympics, on the Beach at 27th St.  Enjoy fun on the beach!  Each Tuesday evening features a variety of contests for all ages.  Events may include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more.  All activities are free and are offered from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  For more information, call 1-800-626-2326.

·         Tuesday – Beach Fireworks, On the Beach at North Division St.  Beach Fireworks Display is an amazing fireworks show choreographed to music.  This event will take place every Tuesday night starting May 29, 2012 at 10:30 on the beach at North Division Street in downtown Ocean City.  The shows will run through the entire summer.
The final fireworks show will be Sunday (not Tuesday), September 2nd and will be part of the 10:30pm Beach Lights Spectacular Show.  This will be the grand finale of the summer.

Funny Poop

·         Experts are predicting the Cincinnati Bengals will go 11-5 this year—11 arrests and 5 convictions.

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·         Be sure to visit our website @ www.ravensroost44.com or our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.

·         Life is short.  Focus on the good.

·         Congrats to Marisa on her touch run!  Well done!

Frank

Baltimore Ravens, let’s go

And put that ball across the line

So fly with talons spread wide

Go in and strike with Ravens pride

Fight! Fight! Fight!

Ravens dark wings take flight

Dive in and show them your might

For Baltimore and Maryland

You will fly on to victory