Thurmont Lions Club’s Fudge Fundraiser
The Thurmont Lions Club is hosting a Fudge Fundraiser, featuring several flavors, including chocolate, peppermint, vanilla, eggnog, peanut butter, and maple. Chocolate bars are also available. Order by noon on December 11 by calling Lion Susan Favorite at 240-409-1747 or emailing [email protected]. Include your name, phone number, and number of pounds per variety. The cost is $16.00 per pound or $9.00 per half-pound. Fudge makes the perfect gift for clients, employees, hostesses, teachers, and special friends. It’s a win/win as you give to the community at the same time—100 percent of the proceeds from all Lions’ fundraisers will be given back to the Thurmont community. Thank you for your support. Pick up your orders on Sunday, December 17, from 1:00-4:00 p.m., at St John’s Lutheran Church, located at 15 North Church Street in Thurmont. View the advertisement on page 29 for more information.
Dirty Dawg Hosts Food Trucks & Photos with Santa
The folks at the Dirty Dawg Do-It-Yourself Dog Wash in Thurmont will host food trucks in December on the following dates: December 2 (Tacozilla and Crazy Dave’s Pizza); December 9 (Sauced Savage); December 16 (Eklectic Coffee Bar, Sweet Paws Bakery, Old Fireman BBQ). Reservations are full for pictures with Santa on December 16, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.—please attend onsite in case there are some no-shows. View the advertisement on page 57 for more information.
Museums by Candlelight
Mark your calendar for Frederick County Parks & Recreation’s Museums by Candlelight at Rose Hill Manor Park in Frederick on Saturday, December 9, from 12:00-7:00 p.m. This is a walk-in event; no registration is required. Come explore holiday traditions while taking a self-guided tour of the museum facilities. View the advertisement on page 31 for more information.
Thurmont Lions Club’s Annual Ornament Now Available for Sale
The 15th Annual Lions Club Christmas ornament is currently available for $10.60 (includes tax). Once again, local artist, Rebecca Pearl, has created a masterpiece, this time featuring the Thurmont Square as it appeared during Christmas in the 1950s. Mr. Bill Rice, town electrician, coordinated a team of men that constructed the tree on a platform that was raised with cables above the square. When it went up each year, residents knew Christmas would soon be here. Fewer ornaments were made this year, so make sure you don’t miss out. Call Lion Albie Little at 301-271-2134 to reserve your ornament(s) today, and view the advertisement on page 33 to view a photo of the ornament.
Emmitsburg Lions Club’s Annual Children’s Christmas Party
The Emmitsburg Lions Club’s Annual Children’s Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 9, from 10:00 a.m.-noon, at the Vigilant Hose Company’s Activities Building, located at 17701 Creamery Road in Emmitsburg. Bring the kids and enjoy holiday crafts, hot dogs, hot chocolate, entertainment, and storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus! This event is free to everyone. View the advertisement on page 37 for more information.
Vigilant Hose Company’s New Year’s Eve Bingo
Mark your calendars for Vigilant Hose Company’s New Year’s Eve Bingo on Sunday, December 31, at the Vigilant Hose Activity Building on Creamery Road in Emmitsburg. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with games starting at 8:00 p.m. Tickets in advance are $50.00; $60.00 after December 15. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase. View the advertisement on page 12 for information on how to purchase your tickets today!
Holiday Craft & Vendor Event
Mark your calendar for Vigilant Hose Company’s Holiday Craft & Vendor Event on Saturday, December 2, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 3, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at the Vigilant Hose Activities Building on Creamery Road in Emmitsburg. Food available for purchase and get your picture with Santa! Crafters and vendors wanted! View the advertisement on page 29 for more information.
Wolfe’s Year End Auction in December
Wolfe’s Auctions will host the Mid-Atlantic Year End Contractors’ Auction on Friday, December 15 starting at 9:00 a.m. Consignments are being accepted December 5-12 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a presale inspection on December 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This auction takes place at 797 East Patrick Street in Frederick. View the advertisement on page 35 for more information.
Thurmont Ambulance Co.’s New Year’s Eve Bingo
Bring in the new year at the New Year’s Eve Bingo on December 31 at the Thurmont Event Complex on Strafford Drive in Thurmont, featuring over $15,000 in cash payouts! Doors open at 5:00 p.m.; meal served at 6:00 p.m.; games start at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $50.00 each (includes 9 pack of 27 games, including three big jackpots, and a meal). View the advertisement on page 19 for more information on how to purchase your tickets today!
Bingo — Every Friday Night
The Thurmont Community Ambulance hosts its Friday Night Bingo every Friday! Come out to the Thurmont Event Complex every Friday night to play bingo! Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m. Bingo also features tip jars, food, and a jackpot up to $1,500! Proceeds benefit Thurmont Community Ambulance. View the advertisement on page 34.
Christmas Cookie Contest
Calling all bakers! Bring six of your finest Christmas cookies on a paper plate to St. John’s Lutheran Church on North Church Street in Thurmont on Friday, December 1, between 5:00-8:00 p.m., to enter into the Christmas Cookie Contest. Entry donation of $10.00 requested (not required) to be donated to Toys for Tots. Lion judging will take place on Friday evening; public judging will be on Saturday during Christmas in Thurmont. Prizes will be awarded. View the advertisement on page 5 for more information.
Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Bingo
Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company’s Bingo is Saturday, September 9. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with games starting at 7:00 p.m. Make sure you come hungry! Delicious food is available for purchase. View the advertisement on page 31 for more information.
Christmas Eat, Shop, Play at Thurmont Church of the Brethren
Thurmont Church of the Brethren on N. Altamont Avenue is hosting a Christmas Eat, Shop, Play event on Saturday, December 9, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., featuring a family breakfast, adults’ day out, children’s activities, and lunch. Everything is free, given to the community with love! View the advertisement on page 30 for more information.
Catoctin High School Class of 2024 Safe & Sane
Catoctin High School Class of 2024 Safe & Sane is hosting three upcoming fundraisers—come out and support them: December 21 and January 18 at Roy Roger’s in Thurmont; January 27 at Kountry Kitchen in Thurmont. They are also holding a Lottery Raffle at $10.00 per ticket, with a daily chance to win in January. View the advertisement on page 23 for more information.
All-You-Can-Eat Crab Leg Feed & Steamed Shrimp
Mark your calendars for the All You Can Eat Crab Leg Feed & Steamed Shrimp on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Thurmont Event Complex on Strafford Drive in Thurmont. Doors open at 4:00 p.m.; dinner is 6:00-8:00 p.m. Enjoy great food, 50/50, and tip jars! Event is hosted by the Thurmont Ambulance Company. View the advertisement on page 42 for information on how to purchase your tickets today!
Weller UMC’s Christmas Services
Weller United Methodist Church in Thurmont invites you to join them this Christmas season. December worship services will be held on December 3, at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; December 10, at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; and December 17, Cantata at 10:00 a.m. On December 24, the Combined Service will be at 9:30 a.m.; the Worship Service, Potter’s Hand Puppets, and Special Music at 7:00 p.m.; and Worship Service with Special Music at 9:00 p.m. View the advertisement on page 33 for more information.
Thurmont United Methodist Church
Thurmont United Methodist Church is holding its Christmas Candlelight Service on December 24 at 5:30 p.m. Call the church to register for Parents Night Out, on the first Saturday of every month—parents get a break while their kids get entertained! Also offered at the church are Self-Defense Classes on Thursdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Classes are designed for both men and women to learn realistic and practical self-defense techniques, presented by Master Pete Golden (monthly donations accepted). The Thurmont UMC Community Clothes Closet provides free clothing to the public and is open the first and fourth Monday of every month (6:00-7:30 p.m.), and the third Tuesday of every month (10:00-11:30 a.m.). All services and programs are open and free to the community. View the advertisement on page 5 for more information and for regular Sunday services and times.
Emmitsburg Community Chorus Presents Christmas Concert
The Emmitsburg Community Chorus will present its Christmas Concert at Lewistown United Methodist Church on Hessong Bridge Road in Thurmont on Sunday, December 10, at 3:00 p.m. All are invited. A free-will offering will be accepted for the benefit of the Chorus. Light refreshments will follow concert. View the advertisement on page 19 for more information.
Emmitsburg Holiday Decorating Contest
The Holiday House and Business Decorating Contest is on in Emmitsburg this season. Judging will take place December 11-18, so have your decorations on and ready by then. Decorations will be judged in three categories: most creative, most traditional, and best business. View the advertisement on page 43 for more information.
Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church Candlelight Services
Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church at 10926 Simmons Road in Emmitsburg invites everyone to Candlelight Christmas Eve services at 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on December 24. Every neighbor is welcome! Visit www.TomsCreekUMC.com or view the advertisement on page 42 for more information.
St. John’s Lutheran Church’s Christmas Concert
You won’t want to miss the Emmitsburg Community Chorus Christmas Concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Creagerstown on Saturday, December 16, at 4:00 p.m. A meal will follow in the Parish Hall, and luminaries will be on display in the cemetery. View the advertisement on page 42 for more information.
Fort Ritchie’s Holiday Craft Bazaar
The Fort Ritchie Community Center is holding a Holiday Craft Bazaar on Saturday, December 9, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., featuring more than 60 vendor spaces! Come on out and do some holiday shopping! View the advertisement on page 43 for more information.
Graceham Moravian Church’s Served With Grace Free Dinner & Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Graceham Moravian Church in Thurmont will hold its Served With Grace Free Dinner on Monday, December 4, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Come join Graceham Moravian Church for its Christmas Eve Candlelight Services on December 24 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. View the advertisement on page 32 for more information.
Christmas Spirit In Emmitsburg
Bring the whole family out to Christmas Spirit in Emmitsburg on Monday, December 4, from 6:00-8:30 p.m.! The Town of Emmitsburg’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Historic Emmitsburg. Santa arrives at the Carriage House Inn on S. Seton Avenue at 6:30 p.m., with complimentary hot dogs, cookies, and hot chocolate, as well as live entertainment in JoAnn’s Ballroom! Awards for the Gingerbread House Contest will be announced at 7:45 p.m. You can also enjoy hayrides! View the advertisement on page 11 for more information.
Time to Spend Thurmont Business Bucks
To encourage spending locally, Thurmont offers the Thurmont Business Bucks program year-round. It’s easy. Purchase the bucks at the Thurmont Town Office at 615 East Main Street. Spend the bucks at any of over thirty independent businesses including restaurants, styling salons, retail, and car care. View the advertisement on page 27 for more information.
Auctions Are Back
Legacy Livestock Auction LLC, at 137 Emmitsburg Road in Thurmont, is holding a Livestock Sale on December 8, starting at 6:00 p.m., and a Horse Sale on December 30, starting at 12:00 p.m. for Tack and 3:00 p.m. for horses. View the advertisement on page 55 for more information.
Rocky Ridge VFC 12 Days of Christmas
Get your tickets now for Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company’s 12 Days of Christmas at $10.00 donation per ticket! Win guns or cash! Winners are determined by evening “Pick 3.” Cash alternative to firearms $350. View the advertisement on page 7 for ticket information.
Wreaths Across America
The Thurmont Lions Club is sponsoring Wreaths Across America on Saturday, December 16. Wreaths will be placed on Veteran gravesites at Weller UMC Cemetery, Blue Ridge Summit Cemetery, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church Cemetery, Apple’s Church Cemetery, and Graceham Moravian Church Cemetery. View the advertisement on page 19 for information on how you can donate a wreath or make a monetary donation.
Harriet Chapel’s Museums by Candlelight & Candlelight Service
Come celebrate the birth of Christ at Harriet Chapel’s Museums by Candlelight on December 9, from 12:00-5:00 p.m., featuring free docent-led tours of its historic chapel, free make-it and take-it craft, and free refreshments. The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held on December 24 at 7:30 p.m., with music starting at 7:00 p.m. The chapel is located on Catoctin Furnace Road in Thurmont. View the advertisement on page 13 for more information.
Free Breakfast With Santa
Come out to the Thurmont Event Complex on Strafford Drive in Thurmont on Saturday, December 16, from 7:00-11:00 a.m., and enjoy a free breakfast with Santa! The breakfast will feature pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Sponsored by the Thurmont Ambulance Company. View the advertisement on page 24 for more information.
St. John’s Church Christmas Candlelight Service
St. John’s Lutheran Church in Creagerstown in holding its Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24 at 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will follow the service in the Parish Hall. View the advertisement on page 30 for more information.
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church & Mt. Moriah Evangelical Lutheran Church’s December Events
Celebrate Christmas with St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and Mt. Moriah Evangelical Lutheran Church. A combined Service and Meal will be held at Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church in Sabillasville on Sunday, December 10, at 10:00 a.m. A free Self-Guided Christmas Tour of the Churches of Myersville, Harmony, Wolfsville, and Foxville, on Saturday, December 16, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Fourth Sunday of Advent Service will be held on Sunday, December 24, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Smithsburg. A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church will be held on December 24 at 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion will be held at St. Paul’s on Sunday, December 24, at 9:00 p.m. Special New Year’s Eve Services will be held on Sunday, December 31, at Mt. Moriah’s at 9:00 a.m., and at St. Paul’s at 11:00 a.m. Don’t miss Family Movie Night on December 31 at St. Paul’s at 5:00 p.m.! View the advertisement on page 59 for more information.