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Shriner’s Health Screening, Cumberland, MD

I know it’s a hike, but I’m passing this on because it may be worth the drive for some.

Free screening clinic at the Living Stone Church of the Brethren on Saturday June 5, 2010, 10am-2pm. If you know of a child in need of care for
orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, cleft lip and palate, speech and language disorders please call this number for more information. 301-724-5746. The clinic will be staffed by local physicians and a 3 to 4 member health care team including nurses. Shriner’s Hospitals for Children provides all care without financial obligation to patients or their families.

Available rebates:

• Receive $25 back on your super-efficient dishwasher purchase.
• Receive $75 back on your super-efficient clothes washer purchase.
• Receive $25 back on your electric clothes dryer WITH MOISTURE SENSOR.
• Receive $1.50 to $3 back on your next CFL purchase.
• Receive up to $25 back on your programmable thermostat purchase.
• Receive $25 back on your room air conditioner purchase.
• Receive $50 back on your energy-efficient refrigerator purchase.
• Receive $25 back on your energy-efficient freezer purchase.
• Receive up to $200 back on your energy-efficient central air conditioner purchase.
• Receive up to $200 back on your heat pump purchase.

From the online rebate/coupon booklet:

This is an Allegheny Power and EmPower Maryland initiative. Costs to implement these rebate programs will be recovered through a monthly EmPower Maryland surcharge paid by all customers. The money you save through participation in one or more programs can help offset the surcharge.

Details here.

The event will be held outdoors, rain or shine.

The bins being sold are Earth Machines, which regularly retail for $100 and will be offered for $40, including tax and a composting handbook. Kitchen compost collectors and compost turners will also be available for purchase.

The sale is being held in the FrederickTowne Mall parking lot. For more information, email acreamer@FrederickCountyMD.gov.

Thanks, Moira!

Details here.

Mar-Lu-Ridge Conference and Educational Center in Jefferson, Maryland is hosting a Family Campfire on Sunday, December 13, 2009 beginning at 4 p.m. There is no charge to participate. All are invited to join at the large outdoor campfire circle located at the end of Mar-Lu-Ridge Road atop Catoctin Ridge near Jefferson. Celebrate the joys of Christmas with songs, stories, snacks, fellowship and a roaring fire – the perfect wholesome outdoor family activity in this busy season. Any questions can be answered by calling (800) 238-9974 or by e-mailing Sarah@Mar-Lu-Ridge.org. Mar-Lu-Ridge is located atop Catoctin Ridge off Mountville Road at 3200 Mar-Lu-Ridge Road, Jefferson, MD 21755. The camp’s web site is: www.Mar-Lu-Ridge.org.

Thanks, Beth!