Charlotte's Quest
NATURE CENTER
in Pine Valley Park

3400 Wilhelm Lane
PO Box 864
Manchester, Maryland 21102
410.374.3395

Welcome to Charlotte's Quest Nature Center

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Spring Fest 2012
Sunday, May 6, noon until 4 PM.

Spring Fest 2012 at Charlotte's Quest Nature Center will offer a day of learning and fun for people of all ages...and best of all...there is no entrance or parking fee. Bring your entire family. Enjoy Reptile Wonders as they share their unique critters. Fire Wise will be on hand to offer resources to reduce the risk of wildfires. See the all new Agility Rabbits compliments of the Carroll County 4H Club or visit our New Fishing Clinic at 12:30 PM or again at 2:30 PM. Girl Scout Troop 2500 will present Enchanted Forest every half hour on the hour. Visit your "forest friends" and learn where they live and what they like to eat. For a very small fee Kids Corral offers many fun activities from a large moonbounce to an obstacle course. Make a gift for Mother or try your hand at one of our games for a small fee. There will also be live animals; pony rides; a petting zoo; an archaeological investigation; exhibits to interest both young and old, and much, much  more. Loads of fun for everyone.

High Ridge 4H Club joins us again with pony rides and a petting zoo. Power Take-Off 4 H Club is supplying delicious mouth-watering food. Proceeds to benefit both Clubs.

Registration: None required.
Fee: No Admission Fee. A small fee for some select activities.

Activities of the day made possible through the generosity of these
SPRING FEST 2012

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Butch & Ellen Frey
Miller's Food Market
Long View Nursing Home
Manchester Veterinary Services
Aberts Automotive
A.S.A.P. Port-A-Pots
Eckhardt Funeral Chapel
St. Bartholomew Roman Catholic Church
Fun Events, LLC
Dennis & Barb Trump
Immanuel Lutheran Church

WE NEED YOU

Charlotte's Quest is in need of people with special skills to help with current and future projects. We are looking for individuals who are proficient with the computer or willing and excited to learn how to maintain our Online Calendar, put together our newsletter, maintain our website or keep records of membership.

Are you a whiz with CGI?  We need help with upgrading our forms mail. Some issues have arisen from the free service that we have been using. If you know how to write cgi scripts, WE NEED YOU!

Are you a take-charge kind of person?  We could use your help with planning Charlotte's Quest's events. Our two major events of the year are Easter Adventure Egg Hunt and Spring Fest.

Do you have a way with words?  You may want to search for and write grants to enhance and upgrade Charlotte's Quest.

Numbers your specialty?  We could use you to help with bookkeeping, taxes and grant project figures.

VOLUNTEER TODAY

For more information please call 410-374-3395 and leave your name, number and a brief message or email us. Click on the "Email Us" button at the top rightside of this page. We look forward to having you add your special touch to Charlotte's Quest. Sign up to volunteer today

2011 Bocce Ball Tournament Winners

The final games of the October Classic Bocce Tournament were held on Thursday night October 6, at the court in Manchester.

Five teams, the PVP's, Meatballs, Boh Ballers, Sausages, and Mixed Breeds met to complete the games that were delayed due to rain on Saturday. Every game was exciting with come-from-behind wins registered in every game, including the championship game. The Sausages from Hanover finished the tournament with a win against the Boh Ballers with a final ball that changed a winning point for the Boh Ballers to a winning point for the Sausages. Earlier, the Boh Ballers won their games against the Meatballs and the PVP's with similar throws. The final standings were first place, Sausage, second place, Boh Ballers and third, the PVP's.

Winners of the contests on Saturday were John Conigliaro, $15 from Pizza Garden, Linda Skinner, $25 from Spargos, and Ron Brett, $25 from Greenmount Station. The raffle for two dozen chocolate eclairs donated by Dutch Corner was won by Jimmy DePalmer and Ed Blankenship.

The tournament was held to promote the game of bocce while supporting Charlotte's Quest Nature Center. $740 was raised.


June 11 Tournament WinnersAugust 6 Tournament Winners
FIRST PLACE TEAM:
Ginos Barbershop
FIRST PLACE TEAM:
Tom Smith, Joe DePalmer,
Don Grove, Gino DePalmer

Mario Vecchionni, Linda Schubert
Diane Aberts, Ben Ward
SECOND PLACE TEAM:
Meatballs

SECOND PLACE TEAM:
Taney Tigers
Don Fahey, Albert Margiottiello,
Mike DePalmer, Joe Nassar

Kayla Woolfson, Sharon Hooper
Walt Green, Joyce Green
THIRD PLACE TEAM:
Tigers

THIRD PLACE TEAM:
Ginos
Walt Green, Joyce Green,
Sharon Hooper, Kayla Woolfson

Kayla DePalmer, Joe DePalmer
Don Grove, Gino DePalmer
October Classic Tournament Winners
FIRST PLACE TEAM:
Sausages
Jim Valenca, Bob Palumbo
Albert Novak, Massimo Fuggitti
SECOND PLACE TEAM:
Boh Ballers
Tracey Evans, Adam Terres
James DePalmer, Rachel Davis
THIRD PLACE TEAM:
The PVP's
Nancy Sox, Art King
Barbara Israel, Stephen Israel
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS!

Charlotte's Quest deeply appreciates your participation and support

Bocce 2011 Winners Photo Gallery

Bocce Ball Olympic Sport Petition

LINKS

If you discover a link is not working as it should, please contact me as soon as possible, so I can find out why and make necessary repairs. I appreciate your cooperation in making sure that this site works as it is intended. It is my goal to make our site user-friendly, information-packed, and convenient for you. If you have any ideas of how I can improve our site please do not hesitate to let me know. Again, if you experience any broken links or if you notice any errors, I welcome you letting me know. Thank you.

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
NOTICE

***** NEW POLICY *****

All educational programs require 6 registrants for the classes to run. Please register no later than 2 days prior to the scheduled class.

If the class does not have at least 6 registrants by the Thursday evening prior to the program, the class will be cancelled.


2012 BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENTS

These tournaments to benefit Charlotte's Quest. Enjoy a day filled with memories and fun while helping your nature center.

Choose to play on June 23, August 4, or during the October Classic on the 6 th. Or better yet, sign up for all three.

Participants, we appreciate your support and the opportunities you have afforded us through the funding of the previous years' events. Your involvement has allowed us to purchase much-needed displays, picnic tables and supplies. We thank you.

See Bocce Ball Tournaments for more information.

Sign up for one of this year's tournaments.


HOW ARE WE DOING?

Visit our Online Survey and let us know how we are measuring up or what we can do to improve your visit or our services.CQNC is now on Facebook





Charlotte's Quest
NATURE CENTER

3400 Wilhelm Lane
PO Box 864
Manchester, Maryland 21102

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A Non-Profit
501(C)3
Organization