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October Calendar
1…… Slippery Pot Pie & Country Ham Sandwich Take-Out, Advance Orders Only by Oct. 28. Pickup on Sat., Nov. 4, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at Lewistown UMC, 11032 Hessong Bridge Rd., Thurmont. Chicken slippery pot pie: $8/quart; country ham sandwiches: $5 each. Place order: email [email protected] or 240-288-8748. Indicate name, quantity, phone number & pickup time when ordering. Visit baked goods table on pickup day.
1…… Thanksgiving Food Drive, Sponsored by Long & Foster Thurmont to Benefit Local Food Banks. Drop off (through Nov. 17): Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., to Long & Foster Thurmont, 1 E. Main St., #1B, Thurmont. Beans, canned chicken, canned tuna, chili, corn, green beans, pasta, pasta sauce, peas, potatoes (fresh), rice, soup, Spam, spices (sale, pepper, garlic, etc.); non-perishable items & gift cards accepted. 240-451-8333.
1…… Apple Dumpling Sale, Union Bridge Fire Hall, 8 W Locust St., Union Bridge.
2…… Served With Grace Free Dinner, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-7 p.m. www.gracehammoravian.org or 301-271-2379.
2…… Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free.
2…… Yoga (Mondays), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 9:30 a.m.
2…… Balance & Strength, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont.
3…… Last Day to Register to Vote: Thurmont General Election: Two Commissioner Seats. Town Office 301-271-7313.
3…… Good News Club Free After-School Program at Thurmont Elementary (every Tuesday), 805 E. Main St., Thurmont. Grades 3-5. 3:10-4:45 p.m. Bible lessons, life-changing scripture, upbeat songs & more. Pre-register in your school office or call 301-271-9898. Sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship.
3…… Yoga (Tuesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 5:30 p.m.
3…… Coffee and Chat (Tuesdays), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E Main St., Thurmont. 10 a.m.
4…… Cornhole (Wednesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
4…… 50/50 Bingo, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
5…… Good News Club Free After-School Program at Thurmont Primary (every Thursday), 7989 Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. Grades K-2. 3:10-4:45 p.m. Bible lessons, life-changing scripture, upbeat songs & more. Pre-register in your school office or call 301-271-9898. Sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship.
5…… Line Dancing, American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
5…… Dominoes (Thursdays), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m.
5…… Bingo (Thursdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
6…… Bingo (every Friday), 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 Comm. Amb. Srv. www.thurmonteventcomplex.com.
6…… ZUMBA (Fridays), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:15 a.m.
7 ….. Yard Sale, 39 Federal Ave., Emmitsburg. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
7…… Free Yard Sale, MVM Church, 103 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.
7…… 16th Annual Frederick Community Health Fair, Frederick H.S., 650 Carroll Pkwy., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
7,8…. 50th Annual Catoctin Gas & Steam Engine Show, Wolfsville Ruritan Community Park, 12708 Brandenburg Hollow Rd., Myersville. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free event. Gas & steam engines, tractors, antique tractors, cars & trucks, sawmill demo, homemade food (breakfast 7-10 a.m.; lunch 10 a.m.-5 p.m.), flea market, yard sales, craft vendors & kids’ playground.
8…… Shotgun Shoots, Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. 12 guage & 410. Registration 12:00 p.m.; shoots 1 p.m.
10….. Knitting & Crocheting Group, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10 a.m.
11….. Thurmont Lions Club Meeting Featuring Fort Ritchie’s John Krumpotich, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 15 N. Main St., Thurmont. 6:30 p.m. Free/open to the public.
12….. St. John’s Lutheran Church Apple Butter Boiling, 8619 Blacks Mill Rd., Creagerstown. 5 a.m.-3 p.m. Apple butter for sale: $2/half pint, $4/pint, $7/quart. Reduced sugar available in pints only. Order: 301-898-5290 (church) or Carmi Sayler 301-401-0633.
12….. Bunko, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
12….. Roy Roger’s Fundraiser for Thurmont Senior Center, Roy Rogers Restaurant, Thurmont. 5 p.m.
13….. Legacy Livestock Auctions: Livestock Sale, 137 Emmitsburg Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m. 240-440-4841.
12-14……. Fall Fest & Giant Yard Sale, Harriet Chapel, Catoctin Episcopal Parish, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Homemade soup, sausage sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches, burgers & more, plus bake table. Great items at yard sale for great prices. 301-271-4554.
12-14……. Huge Yard Sale – Indoor & Outdoor, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lots of treasures. Rain or shine. Food available on Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Soups, sandwiches, hot dog, chili dog, chips, drinks & baked goods. www.gracehammoravian.org or 301-271-2379.
12-14……. Huge Yard Sale, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Indoor & outdoor; rain or shine. Sat. food sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (sandwiches, soups, hot dog, chili dog, hot beef, chips, drinks & baked goods). www.gracehammoravian.org or 301-271-2379.
12-14……. Yard/Craft Sale, 13263 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 15+ craft vendors and yard sales, plus The Old Chuck Wagon food truck serving breakfast & lunch all three days. Space is available: call or text Jennifer 301-800-3336.
12-14……. Grandma’s Attic Yard Sale, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 15 N. Church St., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
13….. Clay Shoot, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. www.thefrcc.org or 301-241-5085.
13-15……. 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.
14….. Thurmont Grange Fundraiser, Roy Rodgers Restaurant, Thurmont. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
14….. Kitchen Open to Public, AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont.
14….. 47th Annual Sabillasville Mountain Festival: Car Show, Sabillasville Environmental School, 16210 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. 11 a.m. Rain date: Oct. 15. Contact Mark Bell 443-763-2044 for more info.
14,15……. 47th Annual Sabillasville Mountain Fest, Sabillasville Environmental School, 16210 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. Oct. 14: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 15: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Local vendors, demonstrations, food trucks, music, fun for kids, and much more.
14,15……. 47th Annual Sabillasville Mountain Festival: Antique Tractor Show, Sabillasville Environmental School, 16210 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. Tractor drop-off: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact Brad Brauning 443-375-9766 for more info.
14,15……. Sandwich & Hand-Dipped Ice Cream Sale, Thurmont Grange Hall, 123 E. Main St., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hand-dipped ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, butter pecan, black raspberry, peach), country ham sandwiches, chicken salad sandwiches, drinks & baked goods. Seating available.
14,15……. 59th Annual Catoctin Colorfest, Community Park, Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. Shuttle bus service available. Crafts, art, jewelry, collectibles, food & much more. www.colorfest.org.
14,15……. Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. Ridgefest Food Sales, 13527 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Breakfast or famous fried ham sandwiches; fries & drinks also available. Yard sale spots still available (inside $20/outside $10): Penny 240-674-9834.
14,15……. Thurmont Amb. Co.’s Warm Apple Dumpling Sale, Community Park, 21 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. $5 each; $6 w/ice cream; $20 pan of 6. Water & soda for sale. Nov. & Dec.: place your take-n-bake apple dumplings (frozen) order: 301-271-3820.
17….. Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Free.
18….. Absentee Ballot Available for Thurmont General Election: Two Commissioner Seats. Oct. 24 is last day to make application for Absentee Ballot. Town Office 301-271-7313.
18….. 50/50 Bingo, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
18….. Library Day at Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10 a.m.
19….. Seated Massage by Marie, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
19….. Monthly Birthday Party, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m.
20….. Sunderman Sings: Voice Area Recital, Paul Recital Hall, 300 N. Washington St., Gettysburg, PA. 8 p.m.
21….. Gateway to the Cure Covered Bridge 5K, Eyler Road Park, Thurmont. Check-in 7:30-8:15 a.m. Start time 8:30 a.m. $35 fee. Register: www.runsignup.com/race/MD/Thurmont/GatewaytotheCure5K or 301-271-7313 (press 0) or day of event.
21….. Emmitsburg Chili Cook-Off, E. Eugene Myers Community Park, Emmitsburg. Cooks 9 a.m.; festivities start 12:30 p.m. Music, games, face painting, beer garden & more. Want to cook? Call 301-600-6300. Email [email protected].
23….. Thurmont Lions Club’s Sandwich Sale (Last Sale of 2023), Bell Hill Farm, Rt. 15, Thurmont. 9 a.m.-sold out. Pit beef, pork, ham & turkey sandwiches.
21,22……. Woodsboro Days: Oct. 21 (8 a.m.-3 p.m.), Yard Sales & Food Sales, Woodsboro Lutheran Church, 101 S. Main St., Woodsboro; Oct. 22 (noon-6 p.m.), Woodsboro Park, free Music Festival. Bring the whole family: live music, face painting, yard sales, food trucks, beer, wine, moonshine, vendors & so much more. For more info. or to be a vendor, contact Burgess Heath Barnes 301-401-7164.
21,22……. Fall Craft Bazaar & Family Fun Day, Fort Ritchie Comm. Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. Craft Bazaar: Oct. 21–9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Oct. 22–10 a.m.-4 p.m. Family Fun Day–Oct. 22 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. More than 60 vendor spaces. 301-241-5085.
22….. ZumbaThon for Thurmont’s Gateway to the Cure, Thurmont American Legion, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 2-4 p.m. Proceeds donated to The Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund. $20/person; $15/person (age 55+). Register: download application at thurmontmainstreet.com or pick up at Thurmont Town Office.
22….. Money & Cash Bingo, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Doors open 11 a.m.; games 1 p.m. 28 games total. Tip jars, 50/50, door prizes, cash bar & kitchen. Proceeds benefit Thurmont Comm. Amb. Co. Tickets: Jim or Tammy Wolf 717-642-5075 or 717-420-0209.
22….. Daystar Gospel Band Concert, 14 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 2 p.m.
22….. Shotgun Shoots, Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. 12 guage & 410. Registration 12:00 p.m.; shoots 1 p.m.
23….. Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free.
25….. Thurmont Lions Club Meeting Featuring James Rada, Jr. (author of Shades & Shadows: Catoctin Tall Tales 7 Short Stories), St. John’s Lutheran Church, 15 N. Main St., Thurmont. 6:30 p.m. Free/open to the public.
26….. Farkle, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
26….. Thurmont Grange Night & Bake Sale, Roy Rogers Restaurant, Thurmont. 4:30-8 p.m.
27….. Legacy Livestock Auctions: Trick Trot or Treat, 137 Emmitsburg Rd., Thurmont. 6-8 p.m. Free event. 240-440-4841.
27….. History Trick or Treat, Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. Entry times 6-7:30 p.m. $5/person. Advanced registration required: www.recreater.com. 301-600-2936.
28….. History Trick or Treat, Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. Entry times 3-7:30 p.m. $5/person. Advanced registration required: www.recreater.com. 301-600-2936.
28….. Trunk n’ Treat, First Baptist Church, 7 Sunny Way, Thurmont. 4-6 p.m. Decorate your car trunk. Enjoy treats, games & free food. Trophy awarded for best trunk. Bring non-perishable food item for food bank. Register online: www.fbcthurmont.org.
28….. Turkey & Ham Slippery Pot Pie Carryout, Woodsboro Evangelical Lutheran Church, 101 S. Main St., Woodsboro.
28….. Legacy Livestock Auctions: Horse Sale, 137 Emmitsburg Rd., Thurmont. 12 p.m. for Tack; 3 p.m. for horses. 240-440-4841.
28….. Mt. Moriah Evangelical Lutheran Church: Candlelight Vespers Labyrinth, Foxville Schoolhouse, Foxville Church Rd., Sabillasville. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
28….. Kid’s Day, Jubilee Foods, 515 E. Main St., Emmitsburg. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy food, fun, games, prizes & more. 301-447-6688.
29….. Family Movie & Mexican Food Night, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 13025 Greensburg Rd., Smithsburg. 5 p.m.
31….. Thurmont General Election for Two Commissioner Seats, Guardian Hose Activities Bldg., 123 E. Main St., Thurmont. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Persons in line at time of closing will be permitted to vote. More information: 301-271-7313.
31….. Halloween Party, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
31….. Community Halloween Party, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 13025 Greensburg Rd., Smithsburg. 6-8 p.m.
31 Halloween in Emmitsburg, Trick-or-treat 5-6:30 p.m. Parade tagging and lineup at DePaul St. & Federal Ave. 6:30 p.m. Parade starts 7 p.m. ending at Fire Hall for Halloween Party; snacks & games. Prizes awarded in five categories: Cutest, funniest, Scariest, Most Original & Best Group. Presented by the Emmitsburg Lions Club.
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