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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>As fall sets in and the weather begins to cool, you might
find yourself nostalgic for all the outdoor concerts, festivals, and fairs of
summertime. Riversdale has just the ticket for some autumn fun! Though we can
boast no ghosts, we do have our own brand of macabre, eerie events in keeping
with the October spirit. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>2009 marks the 200th anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe's birth.
Charles Benedict Calvert, the founder of UMDCP, who grew up at Riversdale, attended
the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> of
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Virginia</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> during the same
period as Poe. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Riversdale is offering both an adult and children's Poe
program! On Friday, October 23 at 7:30, we invite guests 21 and over to "A
Taste of Amontillado". Even if it's been some years since it was required
reading in your high school English class, many of you are probably familiar
with Poe's classic tale, "The Cask of Amontillado". You will enjoy
period foods and beverages paired with macabre readings from Gothic stories in
the historic house. Reservations are $25 for <st1:City w:st="on">Prince George</st1:City>'s
& <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Montgomery</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> residents and $28 for the
out-of-town Poe lover you'd like to bring along. We already have quite a number
of signups for the event and it WILL sell out! Book your reservations early!!!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The following Friday, October 30, is a day off from school
and Riversdale continues its apprenticeship series with a very special Edgar
Allan Poe's Apprentice. Unlike our usual Hands-on History programs that are
open to kids 8-12, this one is open to 10-14 year olds. Participants will learn
about Poe as they listen to excerpts from his writings, make a book, write with
a quill pen, make appropriate funereal treats, and let their imaginations go
wild as they create an eerie Gothic diorama. The program runs 10am - 3pm, with
the regular cost of $15 for residents and $18 for non-residents. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>So, now that you're all excited about these great events,
what should you do to sign up? Just give a quick call over to our office at
301.864.0420 and we'll get you taken care of. If you have any questions, you
can email me or call the office.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Happy October!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Samantha<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><font size=2 color=olive
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:olive'>Samantha
Ferris</span></font></st1:PersonName><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <br>
<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>Education & Administrative
Assistant</span></font></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:
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</span></font><font size=1 color=olive face=Arial><span style='font-size:7.5pt;
font-family:Arial;color:olive'>Riversdale House Museum</span></font><font
size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:Arial'> <br>
<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale
Park, MD 20737</span></font> <br>
<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>Department of Parks and Recreation</span></font>
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<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>The Maryland-National Capital Park
& Planning Commission</span></font> <br>
<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>samantha.ferris@pgparks.com /
www.pgparks.com</span></font> <br>
<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>301.864.0420 / fax 301.927.3498</span></font>
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