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April Community Calendar
1…… Easter Egg Hunt, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 11 a.m. Visit from the Easter Bunny. Sign up online: www.thurmontchurch.com. 301-271-4511.
1…… Indoor & Outdoor Yard Sale, Lewistown Vol. Fire Dept., 11101 Hessong Bridge Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Lots of vendors. Kitchen open.
1…… The Amish Outlaws, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Doors open 6 p.m.; music 9:30 p.m.-midnight; DJ Fire 7-9:30 p.m. Cash bar, kitchen open, tip jars, 50/50. $10/person (at the door, any Friday Night Bingo, or eventbrite.com). Must be 18 & older.
1…… Tom’s Creek Mulch Fundraiser Begins. $6/3-Cubic ft. Hardwood Mulch Bag, $6/2-Cubic ft. Black Mulch Bag. BOGO – Buy 10 bags, get one FREE. Call 301-447-3171 to order mulch.
1…… Vigilant Hose Company’s Buck-A-Bowl, Vigilant Hose Co. Activities Bldg., 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. 4-8 p.m. All meals $1. Kids games, small games of chance, derbys, meat pack raffles & big 6 wheel for adults. Mary Lou 240-285-3184 or Facebook.
1…… April Fool’s Party, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 3 p.m.
1…… Spring Fling & Egg Roll, Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5/person. Advanced registration recommended. www.recreater.com.
1…… TriState Astronomers Join ThorpeWood for a Star Party, 12805-A Mink Farm Rd., Thurmont. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free.
1…… Food Truck (every Sat. in April) at The Dirty Dawg, 224 N. Church St., Unit C2, Thurmont. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
1-3…. Frederick County 275th: Memory Lab by Appointment, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
2…… The Journey to the Cross, Deerfield UMC, 16405 Foxville Deerfield Rd., Sabillasville. 7:30 p.m.
2…… Palm Sunday Service, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 10:15 a.m. www.gracehammoravian.org.
2…… Frederick County 275th: From Sheep to Sweater, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 2 p.m.
3…… Open Gym (Mondays), Emmitsburg 50+ Center, Gym, 300A South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 10 a.m.-noon.
3…… Graceham Moravian Church Hosts Free Community Meal, 8231 Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-7 p.m. Followed by Lenten Readings Service.
3…… Yoga, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 9:30 a.m. Also: 10, 17, 24, 31.
3…… Balance & Strength, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. Also: 4, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 26, 28, 31.
3-7…. Holy Week Readings, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. www.gracehammoravian.org.
4…… Coffee & Chat, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10 a.m. Also: 11, 18, 25.
4…… Healthy Living Discussion Group, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10 a.m. Also: 11, 18, 25.
5…… Home Buying and Selling Seminar: Preparing to Sell Your Home, Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6-7 p.m. With Elle Smith, Realtor, J&B Real Estate, Inc. Snacks & swag. Register to save seat: www.signupgenius.come/go/1OCOE44A9AF2AA6FB6-preparing. 301-401-8620.
5…… Pickleball (Wednesdays), Emmitsburg 50+ Center, Gym, 300A South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 1 p.m.
5…… 50/50 Bingo, Thurmont Senior Center. 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Also: 19.
5…… Preparing Your Home to Sell in the Spring Selling Season, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
6…… Dominoes, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m. Also: 13, 20, 27.
6…… Thurmont Business Network (TBN) Meeting, The Dirty Dawg, 224 N. Church St., Thurmont. 8-9 a.m.
6…… Knitting/Crochet Group (Thursdays), Emmitsburg 50+ Center, Gym, 300A South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 11 a.m.
6…… Holy Thursday Service, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Led by Rabbi from The Chosen People Ministry. www.thurmontchurch.com; 301-271-4511.
6…… Bar Bingo, AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Doors open 5 p.m. Open to public. Also: Apr. 13, 20, 27.
6…… AMVETS Post 7 Ladies Auxiliary Easter Bake Sale, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 5-8 p.m.
7…… The Journey to the Cross, Deerfield UMC, 16405 Foxville Deerfield Rd., Sabillasville. 7:30 p.m.
7 …… Good Friday Service, Tom’s Creek UMC, 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg. 7 p.m.
7…… Bingo (every Friday night), Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Doors open 5 p.m.; Bingo 6:45 p.m. Tip jars; food; jackpot up to $1,000. Benefits Thurmont Community Amb. Srv. www.thurmonteventcomplex.com.
7…… Pickleball (Fridays), Emmitsburg 50+ Center, Gym, 300A South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 12:30 p.m.
7…… ZUMBA, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:15 a.m. Also: 14, 21, 28.
8…… Children’s Easter Egg Activities, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m. www.gracehammoravian.org.
8…… Greenhouse Kids (All Ages), The Greenhouse Café, 14410 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. $10/child (includes a plant, pot & figurine). 1 p.m. www.thegreenhousecafefortritchie.com; [email protected]; 301-781-7408.
8…… Bingo, Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co., 13516 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 7 p.m. Come hungry; food available for purchase.
8…… Annual Easter Bake & Flower Sale, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 15 N. Church St., Thurmont. 9 a.m.
8…… Thurmont Main Street Pop-Up Shop, Thurmont Plaza, 224 N. Church St., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 12 unique vendors, home-baked goods, food truck.
8…… Food Truck (every Sat. in April), at The Dirty Dawg, 224 N. Church St., Unit C2, Thurmont. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
8…… Celebrate Spring Storytime & Egg Hunt, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 10:30 a.m.
9…… Community Easter Sunrise Service, Emmitsburg Council of Churches at Grotto of Lourdes, 16330 Grotto Rd., Emmitsburg. 6:30 a.m.
9…… Easter Sunrise Service, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 6:10 a.m.; Lovefeast 7:15 a.m.; Regular Service 10:15 a.m. www.gracehammoravian.org.
9 …… Easter Sunday Service, Tom’s Creek UMC, 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg. 9 a.m.
9…… Join Deerfield UMC to Experience the Resurrection of Our Savior at Mt. Zion UMC, 13010 Mt. Zion Rd., Sabillasville. 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Worship w/Easter breakfast. Worship 9 a.m.
11….. Firehouse DJ, AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7-10 p.m. Free & open to public.
13….. Bunko, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
13….. Digital Learning, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.
13….. Thurmont Senior Center Fundraiser at Roy Rogers, Thurmont. 5-8 p.m.
14….. Gift Card Bingo, Union Bridge Fire Hall, 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 7 p.m.
14-16……. “Beth Watson” Book & Yard Sale, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 15 N. Church St., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-Noon.
15….. Thurmont Greenfest, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Activities for whole family, live music, food truck, demonstrations & more.
15….. Food Truck (every Sat. in April), at The Dirty Dawg, 224 N. Church St., Unit C2, Thurmont. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
15….. Prime Rib Dinner, Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 5-8 p.m.
15….. Thurmont Main Street Pop-Up Shop, Thurmont Plaza, 224 N. Church St., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 12 unique vendors, home-baked goods, food truck.
18….. Greenhouse Kids (Infant – Pre-K), The Greenhouse Café, 14410 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. Read along & spring craft. 11 a.m. www.thegreenhousecafefortritchie.com; [email protected]; 301-781-7408.
19….. Benefit Fundraiser for Rex Davis, Thurmont Kountry Kitchen, 17 Water St., Thurmont. A portion of the day’s receipts will go to the family for uncovered medical expenses. 301-271-4071.
19….. Library Day Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10 a.m.
19….. Bingo, AMVETS Post 7 Ladies Auxiliary, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 7 p.m.
19….. Testing Your Nutrition IQ, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.
20….. Seated Massage by Marie, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
20….. Historian Debra McCauslin: Africans Americans During 1700 and 1800’s, Fairfield Area Historical Society, Village Hall, 108 W. Main St., Fairfield, PA. 7 p.m. Free.
20….. Minecraft EDU, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
20….. Monthly Birthday Party w/Special Music, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m.
21….. Fundraiser Night, The Friends of the Emmitsburg Branch Library at Roy Rogers, 203 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 5-8 p.m.
21-29 Thurmont’s Restaurant Week. Enjoy delicious food from locally owned restaurants in Thurmont. Bollinger’s Restaurant, Furnace Grill & Crabhouse, Los Amigos, Mountain Gate Family Restaurant, Roy Rogers, The Farmhouse Exchange, Thurmont Kountry Kitchen, Uncle Dirty’s Brew Works.
22….. Food Truck (every Sat. in April), at The Dirty Dawg, 224 N. Church St., Unit C2, Thurmont. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
22….. “Emmitsburg Spring Clean Up Day,” Meet at Parking Lot Behind Town Office, Emmitsburg. Volunteers needed to help pick up litter and loose trash from downtown, parks & adjacent areas. All cleaning supplies provided. 9 a.m. Following is annual Earth Day event in Community Park 12-2 p.m. Activities for kids and adults & frozen treats provided.
22….. Frederick Co. Takes Part in DEA’s “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day,” from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at two locations: Fred. Co. Health Dept. (350 Montevue Ln., Frederick) & Maryland State Police, Frederick Barrack (110 Airport Dr. E., Frederick). Dispose of potentially dangerous, expired, unused & unwanted prescription drugs, as well as used or unused sharps (including syringes, needles, lancets & auto injectors). www.takebackday.dea.gov.
22….. Thurmont Main Street Pop-Up Shop, Thurmont Plaza, 224 N. Church St., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 12 unique vendors, home-baked goods, food truck.
22….. MotorSmoke Concert, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Doors open 6 p.m.; music 8 p.m.-midnight. $10/person. 5 Guys Band plus the Thurmont Boys are Back: Jimmy Rickerd and Rob Welch. Cash bar, kitchen open, tip jars & 50/50. Costumes welcome. Tickets: avail. at any Friday Night Bingo or www.eventbrite.com. 18 & older – Photo ID required.
22….. 7th Annual Ladies Day, Catoctin Church of Christ, 140 N. Carroll St., Thurmont. Lesson 9-11 a.m.; Box lunch 11:30 a.m. Bring friends, family & neighbors. Prayer, songs, encouragement & fellowship. RSVP (appreciated) to [email protected] or 301-271-2069.
22….. Lewistown UMC’s Soup Carryout. Pre-Order (vegetable soup and bean soup by the quart). $7/quart. Pickup: Apr. 29, Noon-4 p.m., 11032 Hessong Bridge Rd., Thurmont. Order: Joyce 240-288-8748 (indicate vege. or bean, quantity, name, phone number, pickup time).
23….. Wedding Open House, Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood, 12805A Mink Farm Rd., Thurmont. 1-5 p.m. Come & meet 30 amazing vendors. Free event. RSVP to [email protected]
23….. Face of America Rest Stop, Tom’s Creek Church’s The Promised Land, 10918 Taneytown Pike, Emmitsburg. 8 a.m.-Noon. After riders have passed through, a worship service will be held at The Promised Land and the “Unclouded Day” will play bluegrass Gospel music and patriotic songs.
23….. Western Movie Night, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 13025 Greensburg Rd., Smithsburg. 7 p.m.
24….. Pre-order Deadline for Thurmont Grange #409 Country Ham Sandwich Sale: Rodman 301-271-2104. $5 ea. Individually wrapped; made by Hemp’s Meats in Jefferson. Pickup: May 17, 3-6 p.m., Thurmont Grange Hall, E. Main St.
26….. Read to a Therapy Dog w/WAGS for Hope, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
27….. Dungeons and Dragons: Let’s Play, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
27….. Thurmont Grange Night & Bake Sale. Roy Rogers Restaurant, Thurmont. 4:30-8 p.m.
27….. Farkle, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
28….. Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser & Silent Auction, Rocky Ridge Firehall Activities Bldg., 13516 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. 4-7 p.m. $10/adult; $5/ages 12 & under. Proceeds benefit Monocacy Church of the Brethren Vacation Bible School.
29….. Fort Ritchie Community Center Spring Fling Craft Show, 14421 Lake Royer Rd., Cascade. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
29….. Thurmont Business Showcase, Thurmont Event Complex, 13706 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fun & free. Thurmont Amb. Co. selling delicious food.
29….. Exploration: Esports, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 2 p.m.
29….. Bingo, St. Anthony’s Shrine Upper Hall, 16150 St. Anthony Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 6:30 p.m. Tip jars, 50/50, raffles. Food & baked goods for sale.
29….. Cash Bingo, Union Bridge Fire Hall, 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge. Doors open 3:30 p.m.
29….. Food Truck (every Sat. in April), at The Dirty Dawg, 224 N. Church St., Unit C2, Thurmont. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
29….. Thurmont Main Street Pop-Up Shop, Thurmont Plaza, 224 N. Church St., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 12 unique vendors, home-baked goods, food truck.
30….. Plant/Cuttiing/Seed Swap, The Greenhouse Café, 14410 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. Bring plants or seeds and trade with others. 1 p.m. www.thegreenhousecafefortritchie.com; [email protected]; 301-781-7408.
30….. Frederick County 275th: Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm Tour, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 2 p.m.
30 FREE Workshop for Church Leaders & Staff, First Baptist Church of Thurmont, 7 Sunny Way, Thurmont. 1-1:30 p.m. Lunch included. Learn how to prevent abuse in your church & how to respond if it happens. Open to all local churches. Register: www.fbcthurmont.org.