Join us for the 1st IVV walk in Solomons and on Solomons Island on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Our 10-km and 5-km trails include special programs: Cemetery Stroll, Historic Churches, Islands, Museums, Native American Culture & RiverWalk America, Honoring Law Enforcement and Veteran Memorial.
START/FINISH: The Holiday Inn Select ,155 Holiday Drive, Solomons, MD 20688.
TIMES: Start time anytime between 9 AM- 2 PM finish by 5 PM.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION/ DISTANCE: There is a 10-Km trail and 5-km, both with a rating of 1. The trails consist mainly of local streets, pathways and natural surfaces.
REGISTRATION: Optional pre-registration is requested. You must pre-order tee-shirt by May 19. Walk pre-registration is not required. Special prize drawing for pre-registrants. The fee for IVV Credit/Non-IVV Credit is $3.00. Children 12 and under (IVV-Credit included) walk for free courtesy of Freestate Happy Wanderers. Dogs are not allowed in the Holiday Inn or
Visitors Center. INFORMATION: Call 410-437-2164 or 301-717-3604 before 9 PM or via email at wahasse@ix.netcom.com.
The Solomons/Drum Point Tee Shirt is a one-of-a-kind commemorative shirts will ONLY be available by pre-order. The shirts have Drum Point Lighthouse on back with Solomons clock at the pocket area. Order form below with pre-registration. When you see them, you will have regrets if you didn’t put in your advanced order.
Fun things to do so mark your Calendars for the Weekend of June 19 & June 20, 2010, our weekend in Southern Maryland by traveling to Solomons and walk our event on Saturday, June 19. Start any time between 9AM and 2PM finish by 5 PM. 1st IVV walk event ever in Solomons and Solomons Island. Things to do after the walk on Saturday, June 19: Tour the Calvert Marine Museum and explore the Chesapeake Bay and experience the ancient Miocene environment that existed in this area 8 to 20 million years ago. See hundreds of fossils from the famous Calvert Cliffs. A snakefish is on exhibit.
Patuxent River cruise on the Wm. B.Tennison. – Enjoy a leisurely relaxing sightseeing cruise as you sail the busy Solomons inner harbor and past the U.S. Naval Recreation Center at Point Patience. The 1-hour cruise at 2 PM is $7.
Spend the night at the Holiday Inn, 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons, MD 20688 with special volksmarch group rate of $114.00 per night single occupancy/$124. 00 per night double occupancy. Make your hotel reservations now. Call 800-356-2009 use code HW9 for rate. Rate available thru May 19th.
Many restaurants are in the immediate area and the Holiday Inn has the After Deck Lounge, on the water, for drinks.
Sunday, June 20 -Join walkers & drive up the road to the lovely Town of Chesapeake Beach and walk Freestate’s YRE1087. At 9:30 AM start box manned by club members.
DIRECTIONS TO START/FINISH LOCATION: From I-95 North/South: Turn EAST toward Andrews AFB on Capital Beltway I-495/I-95 to Route 4, Exit 11A. Turn South/East on Route 4 toward Upper Marlboro.** Continue for approximately 50 miles, passing thru Prince Frederick, to the 1st traffic light at Solomons (Solomons Towne Center and McDonald’s on your left.) Turn LEFT at the traffic light and an immediate RIGHT onto Solomons Rd. for about ¾ of a mile to Holiday Dr. Turn LEFT on Holiday Dr. to the Start/Finish at the Holiday Inn. From MD-97/MD-301 South: Exit at Route 4, South toward Prince Frederick. ** Continue as above.
Mail and order before May 19.
Pre-registration form- Solomons Event-June 19, 2010
Names: IVV Credit Non-IVV Total
____________ ____ $3.00 _____ $3.00 ____ _____
____________ ____ $3.00______ $3.00_____ _____
Circle Size & Total Number of Shirts Ordered
Event T-Shirt $12 Small Medium Large XL XXL ($14)
____ _____ ____ ___ _______
T-shirt depicts Solomons Island/Drum Point Lighthouse
Total $’s for Shirts _______
Total for IVV and Non Credit _______
TOTAL Enclosed _______
Check payable to: FHW
Mail to:
The Hassell’s
8256 Camion Rd.
Pasadena, Maryland 21122
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