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SUMMARY:Independence Day
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URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/independence-day-3/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260709
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
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SUMMARY:Third Quarter Moon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/third-quarter-moon-19/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Astromany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T211927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T211927Z
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SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/new-moon-32/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Astromany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
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SUMMARY:First Quarter Moon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/first-quarter-moon-32/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Astromany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
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UID:3041-1785283200-1785455999@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:Full Moon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/full-moon-20/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Astromany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
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SUMMARY:Lughnasadh/Lammas
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Summer’s End The ancient customs of the Celtic festival Lughnasa\, and how you can honor the holiday today.\nAncient Celtic Fire Festival marking the height of Summer and the first of the harvest. Anglo-Saxons called it Lammas\, for loaf-mass\, after the blessing of bread\, made from the first harvest of grain. \nModern pagans celebrate the wheel of the year with eight seasonal holidays?the solstices and equinoxes and the cross-quarter-days in between. The ancient Celtic festival Lughnasa (pronounced loonasah)\, falling midway between summer solstice and autumn equinox\, marks the end of summer and the beginning of the harvest. The Anglo-Saxons called it Lammas\, for loaf-mass\, after the blessing of bread\, made from the first harvest of grain. Today\, most pagans observe the holiday on August 1.\nThe 1990 play “Dancing at Lughnasa” (later a movie starring Meryl Streep) depicts the melancholy that underlies this festival\, the sorrow at the end of summer\, the sacrifice that comes with cutting the grain.\nIn ancient times\, Lughnasa was also the time of an assembly in honor of the Celtic hero-god Lugh (nasad means assembly). The poet Cuan o’Lothchain wrote in 1007 that the purpose of the assembly was to provide corn\, milk\, good weather\, and peace\, and that Ireland will always have song as long as the assembly is held.\nAt the famous assembly in Leinster\, Ireland\, which was held in August every third year and lasted for seven days\, a poem was written in 1040 to celebrate the fair. This description gives a flavor of what it must have been like:\nThree busy markets on the ground\,\nA market of food\, a market of live stock\,\nThe great market of the Greek strangers\nWhere there is gold and fine raiment.\nThe slope of the horses\, the slope of the cooking\,\nThe slope of the women met for embroidery.\nFolklorist Maire MacNeill wrote a book about Lughnasa\, looking for clues about the origins of the festival from a variety of sources including a survey administered in Ireland in 1942. As a folklorist\, I always look at the simple\, earth-based folk customs that persist for the core themes of the holiday.\nThis holiday has many names\, including Bron Trogain\, sometimes translated as “earth sorrows under her fruits.” Other names refer to customs associated with the holiday like Garlic Sunday\, Black Crom’s Sunday\, the Last Sunday of Summer\, the First Sunday of Autumn\, Bilberry Sunday\, and Garland Sunday.\nClimbing a mountain is one of the most characteristic aspects of Lughnasa. People climbed mountains all over Ireland\, often picking bilberries as they go\, thus giving rise to the popular name of Bilberry Sunday. Bilberries are one of the first berries to ripen in Ireland (today\, where I live in Seattle\, we?re more likely to be harvesting the first blackberries). In some places\, boys threaded the berries on grass stalks and make bracelets of them for the girls of their choice. In Cashel Plantin’ in County Armagh\, these strung berries were brought home as presents and kept around the house for luck.\nIn County Mayo\, people wore garlands made from the stalks of corn. In other places\, the garlands were fashioned from flowers and left on mountain tops\, along with other offerings such as wheat. At Gainmhe in County Donegal\, everyone wore a flower going up hill and at the summit all the flowers were put into a hole and covered over\, as a sign that summer was over.\nSince many scholars believe Lugh was a sun-god\, it makes sense that people would climb mountains and leave offerings for him in high places. But some believe the offerings were left for the fairies\, who would be extraordinarily active on quarter days. MacNeill believes the practice of standing on a peak overlooking the landscape\, keeps alive a passion for the land and its history.\nMany of the customs of Lughnasa have slowly faded away over the centuries\, but some traditions are still honored. It’s said to be lucky to harvest new potatoes on Lughnasa and unlucky to dig them up earlier. The farmers of Ballinrobe\, County Mayo\, said there were three things a good farmer should have left on Garlic Sunday: a stack of unthreshed oats\, a stack of old turf\, and a pit of old potatoes (thus showing his ability to properly allocate his resources).\nIt?s also traditional to have the potatoes for dinner on Lughnasa\, often with bacon and cabbage\, or in Colcannon (a dish of potatoes\, mixed with butter or milk and seasoned with garlic\, onion or cabbage).\nAnd pilgrims still climb Mount Brandon on the last Sunday in July\, circumambulating the ruined medieval church and the nearby well\, under the watchful eyes of a sculpture of Crom Dubh\, the Celtic god of harvest.\nIf you want to honor this ancient holiday\, incorporate these Lughnasa traditions into your celebrations:\nHike to a mountaintop where you can overlook the land\nGather flowers and leave them as an offering to the sun god\, or the fairies.\nYou could also bury them or burn them as a sign that summer has passed\nGo berry picking\nEnjoy new potatoes\, or whatever you harvest from your garden\nDance and sing around a bonfire
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/lughnasadh-lammas-3/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
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UID:3043-1785888000-1786060799@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:Third Quarter Moon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/third-quarter-moon-20/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Astromany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T201118Z
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SUMMARY:Incident management
DESCRIPTION:This course will train participants in how to deal with situations in which – in spite of the assessed risks – things have gone very wrong. \nSometimes\, in spite of careful planning and risk assessment\, bad stuff happens. The situations that arise – and responding appropriately to them – will form the main part of this course. During a journey on the water\, various and multiple manufactured “incidents” will confront the group and will need to be dealt with by them. These may include relatively mild incidents like the paddler who wants to go off on her own\, or a lost hatch cover. They will also likely include more serious incidents like a capsized paddler who is unable to get back in his boat\, a lost paddler\, or a situation in which everyone in the group has capsized. \nThis course is on flat water\, but it will challenge you both physically and mentally. It will also deepen your understanding of how to prevent “incidents” and how to respond safely and creatively to them when they do happen. Both because and in spite of the above\, this course is also an incredible amount of fun! \nIf you have questions or want to reserve a spot in this course\, email Rick Wiebush at crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/incident-management-3/
LOCATION:Turners Creek\, Kent County MD\, Turners Creek Rd\, Kennedyville\, MD\, 21645
CATEGORIES:Kayak Class
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T211948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T211948Z
UID:3044-1786492800-1786665599@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/new-moon-33/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Astromany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20260113T195929Z
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UID:3699-1786752000-1786924799@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:Paddle Smarter II: Becoming an Asset
DESCRIPTION:The objective of this new Paddle Smarter program is to build on Part I by refining and expanding participants” skill set\, especially on bouncier water. The goal is to give women the tools to become an asset (and maybe a leader) for any group with which they are paddling.\nThe first day will be back at Turner Creek near Chestertown\, focusing on review and refinement of skills\, with some play in the boat wakes. The second day will be at Kent Island with its more dynamic water. This venue will increase both risk and opportunities for growth. \nOne purpose will be to understand and become comfortable with moving water. So on Sunday\, time will be spent just feeling how the boat moves and responds in more dynamic conditions and figuring out what changes are needed to adapt to these different paddling circumstances. We will take the strokes and maneuvers we already have learned and  apply them “on the move”\, then reflect on what did and didn’t work and make subsequent adaptations. How can we best make the boat do what we want it to do\, i.e.\, boat control. \nSecondly\, we will work on adapting the rescues we’ve practiced to the new conditions created by wind\, current and small waves. What do we need to be aware of in terms of getting to a capsized paddler\, positioning them during the rescue\, and safely and effectively emptying their boat and getting them back in it? In addition\, we’ll experiment with doing self-rescues in bouncier water and challenging our balancing skills! \nThe third area of focus will be on towing. What are the various circumstances under which someone may need to be towed? What equipment is needed? What are the various types of tows that can be used for different circumstances? For practice\, everyone will have an opportunity to be both the one doing the towing and the person being towed. \nIf you have questions or want to reserve a spot in this course\, email Rick Wiebush at crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/paddle-smarter-ii-becoming-an-asset/
LOCATION:Turners Creek\, Kent County MD\, Turners Creek Rd\, Kennedyville\, MD\, 21645
CATEGORIES:Kayak Class
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T211957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T211957Z
UID:3047-1787097600-1787270399@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:First Quarter Moon
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URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/first-quarter-moon-33/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Astromany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T211957Z
UID:3048-1787875200-1788047999@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:Full Moon
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URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/full-moon-21/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Astromany
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T211958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T211958Z
UID:3049-1788480000-1788652799@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:Third Quarter Moon
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URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/third-quarter-moon-21/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Astromany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
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SUMMARY:Labor Day
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URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/labor-day-3/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T212007Z
UID:3051-1788998400-1789171199@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/new-moon-34/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Astromany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T212007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T212007Z
UID:3052-1789084800-1789257599@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:Patriots Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/patriots-day-6/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T212008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T212008Z
UID:3053-1789257600-1789430399@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:Grandparents Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/grandparents-day-3/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T212008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T212008Z
UID:3054-1789689600-1789862399@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:First Quarter Moon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/first-quarter-moon-34/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Astromany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T212008Z
UID:3055-1790035200-1790207999@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:First Day of Autumn
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URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/first-day-of-autumn-3/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T212015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T195527Z
UID:3056-1790035200-1790207999@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:Fall Equinox
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/september-equinox-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Astromany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T212015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T212015Z
UID:3057-1790380800-1790553599@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:Full Moon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/full-moon-22/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Astromany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T212015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T212015Z
UID:3058-1790985600-1791158399@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:Third Quarter Moon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/third-quarter-moon-22/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Astromany
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T212015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T212015Z
UID:3059-1791590400-1791763199@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:New Moon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/new-moon-35/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Astromany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T212015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T212015Z
UID:3060-1791763200-1791935999@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:Columbus Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/columbus-day-3/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T212025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T212025Z
UID:3061-1792108800-1792281599@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:National Boss Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/national-boss-day-3/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Holiday
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T212025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T212025Z
UID:3062-1792281600-1792454399@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:First Quarter Moon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/first-quarter-moon-35/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Astromany
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T212025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T212025Z
UID:3063-1792972800-1793145599@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:Full Moon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/full-moon-23/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Astromany
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T212025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T212025Z
UID:3064-1793404800-1793577599@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:Halloween
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/halloween-3/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Holiday
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T212026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T212026Z
UID:3065-1793491200-1793663999@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:Daylight Saving Time Ends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/daylight-saving-time-ends-3/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Holiday
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTSTAMP:20260424T191318
CREATED:20250328T212034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T212034Z
UID:3067-1793491200-1793663999@md-kayaker.com
SUMMARY:All Saint's Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://md-kayaker.com/event/all-saints-day-3/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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