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Sept. 21st - Geocaching In The Parks - City Park Event Cache

Hidden : Saturday, 21 September 2024
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

21 September 2024, 14:00 - 15:30

An Introduction to Geocaching Class!!! Mark your calendars, the class will be held on Saturday, September 21st, 2024. New to geocaching? Join us to learn a little bit more than you already know. Geocaching Veteran? Come share your stories and help us out!!! Everyone is welcome! See the cache description for more information.

This event will be held in conjunction with the Hagerstown Parks Department as part of a showcase of programs currently offered...The Hagerstown Parks & Recreation Division is offering this class as part of its four season offering. This class will be held at the West Pavilion located near the tennis courts along City Park Drive. After a short class attendees will be able to hunt for caches within the park surrounding.

2:00 - 3:30 PM - Introduction To Geocaching Class

This event is to introduce the fun, high-thrill, hobby of Geocaching to the community. Current, Active geocachers are encouraged to attend to share their stories and help out.

Please, please, PLEASE try to RSVP (Will Attend) at least two days prior to the event and state how many folks will be coming. There are covered pavilions, picnic tables, playgrounds, bathrooms and plenty of parking available throughout the park surrounding the event. As the classroom portion of the event will be held inside there will be tables and chairs provided.

Who:
Why YOU, of course...whether you have one cache find or a thousand cache finds, please feel free to come join us for a gecaching class followed by a small meet and greet.

When:
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Where:
Hagerstown City Park
501 Virginia Avenue (Posted Coordinates @ West Pavilion along City Park Drive)
Hagerstown, MD 21740
2:00 PM until 3:30 PM

Why:
To learn about geocaching, trade travel bugs and geocoins and share in the fun. Those who wish to may also do some geocaching before or after the event.

Extra things to keep in mind:

  • If you pick up a Travel Bug or trackable coin at one of the events, make sure you log it out so it doesn't show up in the events list. If a trackable sits as being listed in the event for a couple of months, the cache owner is the one that gets the e-mail from the TB owner(s).
  • Each person attending is asked to please log your 'Will Attend' if at all possible. We hope to see you there!
  • This event will be held rain or shine. In the event of severe inclement weather an announcement will be made closer to the event date. Please keep this page watchlisted and log your "Will Attends" so that any event announcements will be sent to you via e-mail.
  • ALL current state recommendations with regards to the COVID-19 outbreak WILL be adhered to. These may include event size, social distancing, and the wearing of masks.

 Thanks to all who attended today!!! 


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