Fort Ritchie’s Memorial Cruise-In
You won’t want to miss Fort Ritchie’s Bill Coyle Memorial Cruise-In on Sunday, June 25, from 12:00-4:00 p.m., at Fort Ritchie in Cascade, as part of the summer kick-off at Fort Ritchie! Cruise-In features cars, trucks, engines, tractors, and motorcycles. Dash plaques to the first 100 registered. Event is sponsored by Sanders Market and George & Sons. View the advertisement on page 17 for more information.
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 11.
Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church Hosts “Mulch Fundraiser”
Tom’s Creek UMC’s “MULCH” Fundraiser begins June 1. Order by the bag at $5.00/3-cubic ft. bag of Hardwood Mulch or order 20 or more bags for $4.00/bag. Orders can be picked up at the Baughman Farm, 12120 Harney Road, Taneytown. Contact Curtis Baughman at 443-336-5269 to order mulch or if you have any questions. The mulch can be delivered to you for a goodwill donation. View the advertisement on page 35 for more information.
Emmitsburg Farmers Market
Emmitsburg Farmers Market has expanded! Come out every week to 300A South Seton Avenue in Emmitsburg, starting June 3, and enjoy local produce, local meats, fresh baked goods, crafts, and more, plus food trucks every week! View the advertisement on page 11.
Annual Thurmont Firemen’s Carnival
The Guardian Hose Company’s Annual Firemen’s Carnival will be held June 19-24 at the Carnival Grounds. Enjoy nightly entertainment, rides, great food, games, and more! The parade will be held on Thursday, June 22, starting at 6:30 p.m., rain or shine! Presale tickets are available. View the advertisement on page 5 for more details and for where you can purchase your advance tickets.
Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Bingo
Enjoy an evening of Bingo at the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company in Rocky Ridge on Saturday, June 10. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with games starting at 7:00 p.m. Come hungry! Food is available for purchase. View the advertisement on page 8 for more information.
Thurmont UMC’s Upcoming Events
Thurmont United Methodist Church is excited for its Castle of Courage Vacation Bible School on June 12-16, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Join them as they go through the Castle of Courage! They are also holding a Fundraiser at Thurmont Kountry Kitchen on Tuesday, June 20, from 4:00-8:00 p.m., with proceeds benefitting the Clothes Closet. All services and programs are open and free to the community. View the advertisement on page 5 for more information.
Mt. Tabor Church Park Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for the Festival at Mt. Tabor Church Park, home of the Big Slide, in Rocky Ridge on Saturday, June 10, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Event features music by Taylor Brown’s “Elvis,” from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Enjoy home-cooked food: soups, sandwiches, iced tea, and ice cream! View the advertisement on page 8 for more events and information.
Frederick County Parks & Rec Celebration
Join Frederick County Parks & Rec for a night of fun for the whole family as they celebrate all things Park and Rec on July 14 at Utica District Park in Frederick, from 5:00-8:00 p.m.! Event will feature food trucks, demos, games, and more! Advanced registration is recommended. View the advertisement on page 13 for more information.
Graceham Moravian Church Yard Sale
Graceham Moravian Church in Thurmont is holding a Huge Yard Sale on Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., indoor and outdoor, rain or shine! View the advertisement on page 10.
Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Parade
The Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Parade will be held on Saturday, June 24, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Participants need to register their vehicle; truck; float; group, family, or individual walker online at www.emmitsburgevents.com or contact Wendy at [email protected] or call 240-938-6321. There is a $25.00 refundable registration reservation fee. Participants meet at 4:30 p.m. for parade lineup on Mountain View Road. View the advertisement on page 7 for more information.
Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Car Show
Enjoy lots of activities throughout the day for adults and children at the Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Car Show on Saturday, June 24, at the Emmitsburg Elementary School parking lot on School Lane in Emmitsburg. Registration is at 10:00 a.m.; Car Show is Noon-4:00 p.m.; and judging is at 3:30 p.m. Trophies will be awarded. Registration fee is $15.00. All vehicles welcome! View the advertisement on page 7 for information on how to register today!
Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day
Mark your calendars now because you don’t want to miss the Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day event on Saturday, June 24, at E. Eugene Myers Memorial Park in Emmitsburg. This fun-for-the-whole-family event features a vendor/crafter show, bake sale, food trucks, music, kickball, Lion’s family field games, rides, bingo, beer garden, pool, fireworks, and so much more! View the advertisement on page 7 for more information.
Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Free Vendor/Crafter Show
Registration deadline is June 19 for the Free Vendor/Crafter Show (with refundable registration fee of $35) at the Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Festival Crafter Show (juried in) on Saturday, June 24, at E. Eugene Myers Community Park in Emmitsburg, from Noon-4 p.m. (set up at 10:00 a.m.). View the advertisement on page 7 for information on how to register today!
Thurmont Lions Club’s 2023 Sandwich Sales
The Thurmont Lions Club is holding its popular sandwich sale at Bell Hill Farm on Rt. 15 in Thurmont on Saturday, July 1, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (or until sold out). The popular sale features pit beef, pork, ham, and turkey sandwiches. View the advertisement on page 12 for more information and for future sale dates.
Served With Grace Free Dinner
Everyone is welcome at Graceham Moravian Church’s Served With Grace Free Dinner on Monday, June 5, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. View the advertisement on page 10.
Thurmont Regional Library Presents Music on the Deck
Come out and listen to some great music at the Thurmont Regional Library Music on the Deck on Sunday, June 11, at 2:00 p.m., with a special performance by Rock Creek Revival. View the advertisement on page 13 for more information.
Thurmont’s A Day in the Park
The Town of Thurmont’s A Day in the Park is offering three sessions this summer for first through eighth graders, from 8:30 a.m.-noon, daily. Week 1: June 26-30; Week 2: July 10-14; Week 3: August 7-11. Registration fee is $55.00. View the advertisement on page 17 for information on how you can register today!
Harney Volunteer Fire Company’s Carnival
The Harney Volunteer Fire Company in Taneytown is holding a Carnival on June 21-24, from 6:00-10:00 p.m., featuring nigthly live entertainment, to include Boderline, Dixie Wind Band, Cash Only Band, and Big Wheely & the White Walls. Carnival also features inflatable rides and great food! View the advertisement on page 27 for information.
Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Bingo
Enjoy an evening of Bingo at the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company in Rocky Ridge on Saturday, June 10. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with games starting at 7:00 p.m. Come hungry! Food is available for purchase. View the advertisement on page 8 for more information.
Thurmont UMC’s Upcoming Events
Thurmont United Methodist Church is excited for its Castle of Courage Vacation Bible School on June 12-16, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Join them as they go through the Castle of Courage! They are also holding a Fundraiser at Thurmont Kountry Kitchen on Tuesday, June 20, from 4:00-8:00 p.m., with proceeds benefitting the Clothes Closet. All services and programs are open and free to the community. View the advertisement on page 5 for more information.
Yard Sale at Thurmont Event Complex
Come out to the Thurmont Event Complex on Saturday, July 8, from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., for a Yard Sale. There is plenty of yard sale spots available! Food will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Thurmont Community Ambulance Service. View the advertisement on page 58 for more information.
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Upcoming Events
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Smithsburg is holding a Parish Breakfast and Combined Service on Sunday, June 25, with breakfast at 9:00 a.m., followed by worship at 10:00 a.m. Also in June is “Pets Unleashed: Where Jesus Cares ‘Fur’ You” Vacation Bible School, June 25-27, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (for toddlers through fifth grade). View the advertisement on page 27 for more information and Worship Service dates and times.
Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company’s Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ
On Saturday, July 22, from 11:00 a.m. until it’s gone, the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company is holding a Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ at the station at 13527 Motters Station Road in Rocky Ridge. For just $13.00, you get a quarter chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, applesauce, dinner roll, and a cold drink. View the advertisement on page 56 for information on how to pre-order yours today!