Comus Market on Discovery News
Click here to see a Discovery New story about Dave Hiesler’s Comus Market and the fantastic pumkins he grows.
In the Reserve and Nation, a Shortage of Large Animal Vets
A story on NPR’s Morning Edition this morning described what area farmers already know to be true, when livestock gets sick, it is hard to get it taken care of without a long drive.
The nearest comprehensive large animal vet is at the Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania, a good two hours drive from the Reserve.The problems this can cause for farmers and their sick or injured animals are best illustrated in a story from Star Gazing Farm. Farmer Anne writes about her “Home for Wayward Goats” and other creatures. If her stories do not reach your inbox, you are surely missing out.
Click here to read about Rosalita the goat (pictured above with her “sweetheart” Spencer) and Farmer Anne’s trip to PA with her. (Might be a bit sad for younger readers)
Regional opportunities to become a large animal vet abound, at University of Maryland and The Virgina-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM) based out of Virginia Tech.
Join us for Sounds of the Season Dec 12, Meet the Musicians!
There is no better way to celebrate the holiday season than joining in song. MCA is joining with St Paul Community Church to host the second annual Sounds of the Season on December 12 from 3-5pm at St Paul Church. More info and tickets here.
Here is your chance to learn more about the musicians that will be offering said “Sounds.”
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Violinsanity musicians, Poolesville based violinists Dominique Agnew and Becky Ross, began playing together as a way of sharing their love of Classical music. In a desire to share their enthusiasm, they began performing and have performed for weddings, parties, receptions, various fundraising events, and teas.
Rabbi David
Rabbi David Shneyer is the founder, director and spiritual leader of Am Kolel. Reb David studied at the Jewish Theological Seminary and in Israel, earning degrees in Judaic studies from Rutgers University and Baltimore Hebrew College. He received his “semicha” ordination from the Aleph Seminary founded by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shlomi. The past president of Ohalah, the Rabbinic Association of Jewish Renewal Rabbis, Reb David is also an accomplished musician, founding and leading The Fabrangen Fiddlers, and a composer of new liturgical music. He also helped found Jews United for Justice, and is active in the Chesapeake Climate Action Network and Rabbis for Human Rights and other social justice organizations. Reb David is also the spiritual leader of Kehila Chadasha, a havurah based in Bethesda.
Bob Israel and Chris Battistone
A true fixture in the D.C. music scene, Bob Israel is known to many as the talent buyer for Blue’s Alley who negotiates, books(ed) and produces top notch acts. As a performer, Bob Israel has performed in concert with Nancy Wilson, Stanley Turrentine, Harry Connick, Dizzy Gillespie, Mary Wilson and Steve Allan. All together Bob has produced over 2000 shows in his tenure at Blues Alley as well as numerous shows at the Kennedy Center, Warner Theatre , Lisner Auditorium and other night clubs. His company, Bob Israel Entertainment services (BIES), has been in business for twenty years and buys talent for Blues Alley, Arturo’s in Detroit and produces the Children’s Hospital musical events, the National Cathedral Centennial event and other programs through out Washington.
His new project, Total Eclipse, features elements of Jazz, Blues Rock, and some Blue Grass and features some of the area finest players and teachers.
Originally from Frederick, Maryland, Chris Battistone attended the University of North Texas. While in school, he played professionally in the Dallas area before receiving a degree in Jazz Education in 1983. After graduating, he joined the Glenn Miller Orchestra and toured the United States and Europe. He returned to the Washington area in 1984, and has since then stayed active as a free-lance musician. He was a member of legendary guitarist Danny Gatton’s band, as well as that of local saxophonist Ron Holloway. He appears on several albums by both performers, as well as those of numerous local jazz artists. Chris plays trumpet in Total Eclipse.
Planning for 2011: What do you Value About the Reserve?
As we plan for 2011 we want to hear from you on why the Ag Reserve is important to you and what MCA as an organization should do to maintain it as a vibrant working landscape.
Please take a moment to share your thoughts in our 6 question anonymous online survey.
Your input is very important to us, thank you!