Weekly Poop 8/15/12

Roost #44 Poop

• Dates to Remember:
• Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ ...
• Summer Raft-ups. Admiral Bill Cordwell, of the RR44 Navy has selected the dates for the fleet exercises:
• 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, 1-5 p.m., Crab Bag (upstairs) 13005 Coastal Hwy.
• Menu: All you can eat crabs, BBQ ribs, wings, corn on the cob, french fries, cole slaw, coors light, miller light on tap, and soda.
• Cost: $40 per person and this includes tax and gratuity.
• Contact: Marian Cicero at 410-250-2501 Home, 443-880-0862 Cell or sign up at the September or October meeting.
• At this time, a member may bring a guest but based on response this event could be opened up for more guests. The cut off date is October 13th for the sign up and payment. Checks are to be made payable to RR44. No refunds can be made after October 13th.
• Saturday, December 15 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party. Details soon.
• Saturday, April 13, 2013 – Ravens Roost #44 Dance. Details soon.
• 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.

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!
• The Ravens’ 2012 season continues Friday night @ 8 pm as the Detroit Lions come to town. There is no Ravens Roost bus for the game.

Local Poop

• Today – Commotion Down the Ocean, Ocean Bowl Skate Park. Commotion Down the Ocean returns to the Ocean Bowl Skate Park to kick off the Dew Tour weekend and Help People with Cancer via Grind for Life. Family centric event, skate contest, Dew Tour athlete appearances, vendor village. Registration will be from 10:00am - 12:00pm at the Skate Park ~ Entry fee is $20 per skater and includes a gift bag. **IMPORTANT - all non members must sign skate park waiver, if under 18 must have a parent present to sign. Mass to host skate contests starting at 1:00pm
• Today – Free Concerts on the Beach, On the Beach at North Division Street.

Live Tonight: JP McDermott and Western Bop (Rockabilly)

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:

• August 15: Dolphin Tale
• August 22: Hugo
• 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: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:

• August 16: How To Train Your Dragon
• August 23: The Adventures of Tin Tin
• August 30: Hugo

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

• Tomorrow thru Sunday – Dew Tour, On the Beach at Dorchester Street. Head to the beach at Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City and watch world class athletes compete in the 2012 Dew Tour. From the Skateboard Vert, BMX Park, BMX Vert, Skateboard Bowl and Surf competition, you’ve got a lot to pencil in. Make sure you know when your favorite pro is competing so you can follow him from the Qualifiers to the Finals. Dew Tour record crowds attended last year's Dew Tour event; don't miss out on the excitement. http://dewtouroc.com/
• Tomorrow – At the Freeman Stage at Bayside – Vocaldente: a capella art from Germany, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Fans of ‘Glee’ or ‘The Sing Off’ will love Vocaldente! Unlike other a cappella groups, Vocaldente doesn’t rely on technical devices, amplifiers and special effects. Taking their audience on a captivating journey from the Roaring Twenties to the latest pop hits, Vocaldente creates a completely unique new form of a cappella that’s directly connecting with the audience, touching them deeply and delighting them utterly. To put it concisely: “Germany’s most successful a cappella export!” Free!
• Friday & Saturday – At the Freeman Stage at Bayside – Cabaret: The Musical, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Step into the Kit Kat Klub in this Tony Award-winning musical that’s performed by Clear Space Theatre Company. During the rise of Nazi power in 1930’s Germany, American writer Cliff falls for the seductive chanteuse Sally Bowles and becomes entangled in a world of decadence and ever-increasing fear. Cabaret features adult content; parental discretion advised. $10* • Kids are free! *A handling fee will be applied to all ticket purchases.
• Saturday (morning) – At the Freeman Stage at Bayside – Cascading Carlos, 10:00am - 12:00pm. This high energy, interactive style of juggling also has an educational theme. Come be drawn into the act through humorous dialog and audience participation and enjoy an explanation on how to practice juggling with household items and bit of showmanship. “Cascading Carlos” performs for all ages. Free!
• 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.
• Tonight's Entertainment:
  - Live Band: Sir Rod (Tribute to Rod Stewart)
  - For the Kids: Mike Rose Magic

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.
• 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

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• Life is short. Focus on the good.

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