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October Community Calendar
1…….. Help the Town of Thurmont Honor Catoctin Colorfest on Its 60th Anniversary, Thurmont Municipal Offices, 615 E. Main St., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
1…… Open Chess Play, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 3 p.m.
1…… Balance & Strength, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 11 a.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Friday.
2…… Bible Studies with Pastor Ken (Wednesdays), Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. 301-991-7839.
2…… Coffee & Chat, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10 a.m. Also: 9, 16, 23, 30.
2…… Bingo, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Also: 16, 30.
3…… Bible Study (every Thursday), Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.
3…… Taekwondo for All Ages (Thursdays), Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. Special classes for adult self-defense over 40 (7 p.m.); Youth classes (5 p.m.). With Master Pete Golden. 301-991-7839.
4…… 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 $1,000. Benefits Thurmont Community Amb. Srv. www.thurmonteventcomplex.com.
4…… Dominoes, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Also: 18, 25.
4,5…. Jacob’s Church Yard & Bake Sale, 495 Harbaugh Valley Rd., Fairfield, PA. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
5…… Operation Christmas Child Project Leader Workshop, Mt. Airy Baptist Church, 1402 N. Main St., Mt. Airy. 11 a.m.
5…… Zumba, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:15 a.m. Also: 19, 26.
5…… Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. Cruise In Car Show, 13527 Motters Station Rd, Rocky Ridge. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dash plaques to first 50 entries. No entry fee. Donations welcome. Food & drink for sale. Basket raffles, 50/50 & more.
5,6…. 51st Annual Catoctin Gas & Steam Engine Show, Wolfsville Ruritan Community Park, 12708 Brandenburg Hollow Rd., Myersville. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Gas & steam engines, tractors, antique cars & trucks, sawmill demo, homemade food (breakfast 7-10 a.m.; lunch 10 a.m.-5 p.m.), flea market, craft vendors & kids’ playground.
6…… Shotgun Shoots (12 Gauge & 410), Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. Registration at noon; shoots 1 p.m.
6…… Lewistown Ruritan BBQ Chicken, U.S. 15 North & Fish Hatchery Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m. until sold out.
7…… Teen Black Light Pumpkin Painting, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
7…… Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free clothing for men, women & children. For emergency needs call 301-271-4511.
8…… A Conversation on International Affairs w/Shaun Donnelly, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
8…… Gettysburg Community Concert Association Presents the Barclay Brass, St. James Lutheran Church, 109 York St., Gettysburg, PA. 7:30 p.m.
9…… Building Community: Habitat for Humanity in Frederick County, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
9,10.. Yard Sale, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain or Shine. 301-271-2802 or www.wellerchurch.com.
10-12 Huge Colorfest Yard Sale, Apples UCC, 7908 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Tons of great stuff for sale. Hot dogs & baked goods avail. 301-606-2169.
10-12 Fall Fest, Harriet Chapel, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Great food: homemade soup, sausage sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, etc. Bake table.
10-12 Estate Yard Sale, 3 Ironmaster Ct., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-until. Jewelry (all types), crafts, ceramics & Christmas decorations.
10-12 Yard Sale, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Food sale: fried oyster sandwiches, hot dogs, hot beef, ham sandwiches, chicken salad, soups & baked items. www.gracehammoravian. org or 301-271-2379.
10-12 Hugh Yard Sale, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 15 N. Church St., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sandwiches & drinks for sale. Great bargains.
10-12 Giant Yard Sale, Harriet Chapel, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Great items; great prices.
10-12 Yard Sale, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Food sale: fried oyster sandwiches, hot dogs, hot beef, ham sandwiches, chicken salad, soups & baked items. www.gracehammoravian.org or 301-271-2379.
10-13 Yard Sale, Food Sale & Bake Sale, St. Anthony’s Shrine, Emmitsburg. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Clothes, shoes, household items, lots of good stuff. Food only Thurs. & Fri. Spaces avail.: $5/day (must bring own table). Reservation for space not needed. Info.: Leo 301-730-3384.
11….. Livestock Auction, Legacy Livestock Auctions, 137 Emmitsburg Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m. 240-440-4841.
11-13 Thurmont Grange Hall, Carnival Grounds and Carroll St., Thurmont. Oct. 11: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Oct. 12-13: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hand-dipped ice cream, chicken salad & country ham sandwiches, drinks & homemade baked goods.
11-13 Mount Tabor Church Ridgefest, Mount Tabor Church Park, 13616 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. Fri. & Sat.–8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun.–8 a.m.-1 p.m. (for food only). Flea market, home-cooked food (cash only), apple butter $5/pint.
11-13 Yard Sale Fundraiser, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
12….. 48th Annual Sabillasville Mountain Festival Car Show, Sabillasville Environmental School (SES), 16210 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Registration 10 a.m. $10 entry fee. Dash plaques for first 50 registrants. Trophies awarded. All proceeds benefit SES PTO. Rain date: Oct. 13. www.sesclassical.org.
12….. Flea Market, Legacy Livestock Auctions, 137 Emmitsburg Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 301-712-5176 to set up.
12….. Thurmont AMVETS Post 7 Kitchen & Dining Room Open to the Public, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont.Noon-6 p.m.
12….. Community Movie Night: Top Gun Maverick, Carnival Grounds, 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge. 5 p.m.; movie 7 p.m.
12,13 60th Annual Catoctin Colorfest, Community Park, Fredrick Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nationally recognized juried arts & craft show. Free admission; shuttle bus service avail. www.colorfest.org.
12,13 48th Annual Sabillasville Mountain Festival, Sabillasville Environmental School (SES), 16210 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. Oct. 12: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 13: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission & parking. Family-fun event. Vendors, live demos, kid’s games, food trucks, live music (noon-2 p.m.). Car Show (Oct. 12: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; registration 10 a.m.); Tractor Show (both days). All proceeds benefit SES PTO. www.sesclassical.org.
12,13 48th Annual Sabillasville Mountain Festival Tractor Show, Sabillasville Environmental School (SES), 16210 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. No entry fee. Brad Brauning for drop-off info.: 443-375-9766 or email SESMountainFest@gmail.com. www.sesclassical.org.
12,13 Ridgefest Food Sales, Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co., 13527 Motters Station Rd, Rocky Ridge. 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Breakfast sandwiches or famous fried ham sandwiches, fries, drinks. Yard sale spots avail: $20 inside spot; $10 outside spot: Penny 240-674-9834.
13….. Blue Ridge Summit Library Silent Auction Fundraiser at Top Secret Tap Room, 14332 Barrick Ave., Fort Ritchie. 3-6 p.m.
13….. Combined Services, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 8:30 a.m. No Sunday School. 301-271-2802 or www.wellerchurch.com.
13….. Union Bridge Country Breakfast, Union Bridge Fire Hall, 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge. 7 a.m.-11 a.m.
15….. Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 10-11:30 a.m. Free clothing for men, women & children. For emergency needs call 301-271-4511.
15….. Open Chess Play, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 3 p.m.
15….. Flu Clinic w/Safeway, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
16….. Thurmont AMVETS Post 7 Ladies Aux. Wednesday Bingo Night, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 7 p.m.
17….Senior Potluck Luncheon (for those 55+). 11:30 a.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 17015 Sabillasville Rd, Sabillasville
18….. Seated Massage by Marie Free, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
19….. Community Yard Sale, Grace “Rocky Hill” Lutheran Church, 10825 Coppermine Rd., Woodsboro. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
19….. Woodsboro Days, Woodsboro Park, Woodsboro. Noon-5:30 p.m. Free music festival (bring own chairs), vendors, food trucks, face painting, beer & wine & much more. Yard sales around town. Info. or to be a vendor: Burgess Heath Barnes 301-401-7164.
19….. Tom’s Creek UMC BBQ Fundraiser (Eat-In/Carryout), Tom’s Creek UMC Fellowship Hall, 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy delicious BBQ sandwiches, sides & desserts. Everyone welcome. www.tomscreekumc.com.
19….. Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. & Auxiliary Open House, 13527 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. 1-4 p.m. 75th Anniversary Ceremony 2 p.m. Balloons, face painting, demos, and more. Light refreshments. Free to spectators.
19….. Big Yard Sale & Food Sale, Woodsboro Lutheran Church, Woodsboro. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
19….. Catoctin High School Class of 1979 45th Reunion, Thurmont AMVETS Community Room, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m.
19,20 Fall Harvest Show, Murphy Farm, 11502 Browningsville Rd., Ijamsville. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
19,20 Brain to Bookshelf Maryland Writers’ Association Annual Conference, Hilton Hotel BWI, 1739 West Nursery Rd., Linthicum. 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
20….. Shotgun Shoots (12 Gauge & 410), Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. Registration at noon; shoots 1 p.m.
20….. Light the Night Trunk or Treat, Victory Tabernacle, 6710 Kellys Store Rd., Thurmont. 5-7 p.m. Registration begins 4:45 p.m. Free hot dogs, snacks, treats. Crafts & door prizes.
20….. Trunk of Treat, Thurmont UMC, Church Parking Lot, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m.
21….. Slippery Chicken Pot Pie Quart Sale Pre-Order, Drive thru at Union Bridge Firehall, 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge. 1-3 p.m. 443-791-8496.
21….. Teen: Create Boo-tiful Tiny Art, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
22….. Crafting fun w/Pauline’s Pals – Rock Painting Party, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
22….. Not-So-Spooky Storywalk, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m.
22….. Open Chess Play, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 3 p.m.
23….. Why Vote, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
24….. Potluck & General Meeting w/Special Music, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
25….. Farkle, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
25….. Trunk or Treat, Legacy Livestock Auctions, 137 Emmitsburg Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m. 240-440-4841.
26….. Halloween in the Park, Thurmont Community Park, Thurmont. 5 p.m.
26….. Fall Party of Parties, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 15 N. Church St., Thurmont. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Meet vendors & shop for holidays. Light refreshments provided.
26….. Horse & Tack Sale, Legacy Livestock Auctions, 137 Emmitsburg Rd., Thurmont. Tack 12 p.m.; Horses 3 p.m. 240-440-4841.
26….. AMVETS #7 Halloween Dance Party & Costume Contest, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7-11 p.m. Featuring DJ Fire. Raffles, 50/50, games. Halloween drink specials. Costume contest: best couples, scariest, most original, overall best. Open to public. Kitchen open until 8 p.m. (lite fare provided after).
26….. Trunk n’ Treat, First Baptist Church, 7 Sunny Way, Thurmont. 4-6 p.m. Decorate your car trunk (no scary scenes). Enjoy treats, games & free food. Trophy for best trunk. Bring non-perishable food item for food bank. Register: www.fbcthurmont.org.
27….. Fall Festival, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. Combined Services 9:30 a.m.; lite lunch 11 a.m. Children’s costume judging and trunk or treat. All welcome. 301-271-2802 or www.wellerchurch.com.
27….. Slippery Chicken Pot Pie Quart Sale Pre-Order, Drive thru at Union Bridge Firehall, 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge. 1-3 p.m. 443-791-8496.
27….. Coach Bag & Money Bingo, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Doors open 11 a.m.; games 1 p.m. $25/person (includes 28 games). Tip jars, 50/50, door prizes. Cash bar & kitchen. Benefits Thurmont Amb. Co. Tickets: Tammy Wolf 717-420-0209.
27….. VTC Trunk or Treat, 6710 Kelly’s Store Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m.
27….. Cub Scout Pack 270’s Spookghetti Dinner, Thurmont American Legion, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Noon-5 p.m.
28….. Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free clothing for men, women & children. For emergency needs call 301-271-4511.
28….. Teen Create Your Own Haunted House Luminary, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
29….. Open Chess Play, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 3 p.m.
31….. Not-So-Spooky Storytime, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 10:30 a.m.
31….. Halloween in Emmitsburg. Trick-or-treating 5-6:45 p.m. Parade tagging & lineup 6:50-7:15 p.m. at town swimming pool parking lot on W. Lincoln Ave. Costume judging categories: cutest, funniest, scariest, most original, best group. Gingerbread & cider, door prizes & awards following parade at Vigilant Hose Co. fire station. All welcome.
