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JULY Community Calendar
1…… Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free clothing for men, women & children.
1…… Bling Your Bike, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
2…… Movie and Craft Afternoon: Despicable Me 3, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
2…… Drop-Tech Café, Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 5:30 p.m.
5…… Queen of Hearts Drawing (every Wednesday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7:30 p.m.
4…… Over 40 Self-Defense & Taekwondo Class, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5-8 p.m. Contact Pastor Ken 301-991-7839.
4…… Women’s Bible Study, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9:30-11 a.m.
6…… Red Cross Blood Drive, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. www.thurmontchurch.com.
6…… BBQ Fundraiser (dine 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; bring family, friends & neighbors. www.tomscreekumc.com.
8…… Teen Record Painting, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
8-12…….. Vacation Bible School (VBS), Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Register: call 240-440-9841 or use link on website www.thurmontchurch.com.
9…… TEEN Studio: Abstract Artist Lab: Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 1 p.m.
9…… Cow Appreciation Day, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
10…. Offsite: Thorpewood Community Day, 12805-A Mink Farm Road, Thurmont. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
10…. A Conversation on International Affairs with Shaun Donnelly, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
10…. Reading with Heiress- Live Animal Event, Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 10:30 a.m.
11…. Musical Performer Mr. Lilo, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6:30 p.m.
11…. Bingo (every Thursday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
11…. Tween Fiber Arts Workshop- Knitting Wrap Up, Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 5:30 p.m.
11…. Read to a Therapy Dog with Wags for Hope, Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 6 p.m.
11…. Women’s Bible Study, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9:30-11 a.m.
11…. Line Dancing (every Thursday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
11…. Over 40 Self-Defense & Taekwondo Class, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5-8 p.m. Contact Pastor Ken 301-991-7839.
13…. Summer Barn Dance Series, Good Soil Farm, 9736 Keysville Rd., Emmitsburg. Tickets/Info.: https://wp.me/pbx1hy-15P.
13…. Bingo, Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co., 13516 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 7 p.m. Food available for purchase.
13…. Flea Market, Legacy Livestock Auctions, 137 Emmitsburg Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 301-712-5176 to set up.
13…. Yard Sale, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Food available for purchase. Plenty of yard sale spots available: Joyce 301-748-4344 or 301-271-2923 or email TACSevents@gmail.com. Proceeds benefit Thurmont Community Amb. Service.
13…. Golden Gears Car Club 6th Annual Bingo for Veterans, Frederick Elks Lodge #684, 289 Willowdale Dr., Frederick. Doors open 4 p.m.; bingo 6 p.m. $20/advance tickets. Cash bingo: 16 reg. games, Toys for Tots game, specials, 50/50, jackpot, door prizes & more. Jay 240-372-1753 or Linda 240-529-4745 or www.goldengears.org.
13…. R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 11:30 a.m.
14…. Young Adults Meeting with Pastor Ken, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 11:30 a.m. after second service. All are welcome. www.thurmontchurch.com.
14…. Lewistown Ruritan BBQ Chicken, U.S. 15 North & Fish Hatchery Road, Thurmont. 10 a.m.
14…. Vacation Bible School (VBS), First Baptist Church of Thurmont, 7 Sunny Way, Thurmont. 6:30-8:30 p.m. VBS kickoff: July 14, 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 3 to Grade 5. Register: www.fbcthurmont.org.
15…. Teen Yarn Art, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
16…. Olympic Summer Flags!, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
16…. Fun Under the Sun with Mermaid Eureka, Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 11 a.m.
16…. TEEN Studio: Intro to Creating a Graphic Novel with Ari Messeca, Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 1 p.m.
16…. Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Free clothing for men, women & children.
17…. Tween/Teen: The Art Zoo, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 3 p.m.
17…. Little Gardeners, Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 10:30 a.m.
18…. Maryland Writer’s Association- Teen Writer’s Club, Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 5:30 p.m.
18…. Over 40 Self-Defense & Taekwondo Class, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5-8 p.m. Contact Pastor Ken 301-991-7839.
18…. Women’s Bible Study, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9:30-11 a.m.
18…. Senior Lunch (for those 55+), St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 10715 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. 11:30 a.m.
20…. AYCE Barbeque Ribs, Steamed Shrimp & Wings, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Doors open 4 p.m.; eat 6-8 p.m. $25/person. Beer & wine coolers. Tip jars & 50/50. Tickets: 301-748-5359 or 301-271-3820 or purchase at Friday Night Bingo. ID required. Proceeds benefit Thurmont Community Amb. Service.
20…. Ice Cream Social & Book Sale, Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, Blue Ridge Summit, PA. 9 a.m.
20…. Festival, Mount Tabor Church Park, 13616 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. 3-8 p.m. Music by Honky Tonk Twins, food & yard sale (July 19 & 20).
21…. Cash Bingo, Woodsboro American Legion, 101 W. Elizabeth St., Woodsboro. Noon.
22…. Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free clothing for men, women & children.
22…. Secrets of the Catoctin Mountains by James Rada Jr., Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Free. 1 p.m.
21…. Party with Chef Bruno Virtually, in France, EOPCC, 123 W. Main St., Emmitsburg. 2 p.m.
22…. GO Team Therapy Dogs, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
22-27…… School Supply Drive, sponsored by Beth Ohler & Co. of J&B Real Estate, Inc. Collected for Catoctin & Walkersville feeder patterns. Drop-off locations: J&B Real Estate, Walkersville location; Thurmont Kountry Kitchen; Jubilee, Kelco Plumbing; Emmitsburg Vigilant Hose Co.
23…. Bubble, Bubble, Pop! A Bubble Party, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
25…. Thurmont Grange Roy Rogers Fundraiser & Bake Sale Night, Roy Rogers, 203 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 4:30-8 p.m.
25…. Women’s Bible Study, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9:30-11 a.m.
25…. Over 40 Self-Defense & Taekwondo Class, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5-8 p.m. Contact Pastor Ken 301-991-7839.
25…. Tween Trivia Night: Marvel Universe, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
25…. Tween Fiber Arts Workshop, Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 5:30 p.m.
27…. Concert on the Hill Featuring The Hyssongs, Tom’s Creek UMC, The Promised Land, 10918 Taneytown Pike, Emmitsburg. Free concert & free meal. Meal 4:30 p.m.; concert 6 p.m. Everyone welcome; bring your family, friends & neighbors. Bring your lawn chairs & enjoy music. Free-will offering. www.tomscreekumc.com.
27…. Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ, 13527 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. 11 a.m. until gone. $13/you get a quarter chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, applesauce & dinner roll. Cold drink for $1 (water, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite). Pre-order: Penny 240-674-9834 or Dave 240-385-6682 or online rockyridgevfc.com.
27…. Horse & Tack Sale, Legacy Livestock Auctions, 137 Emmitsburg Rd., Thurmont. Tack Sale noon; Horses 3 p.m. 240-440-4841.
27…. Forever Young (Dale & Kip Young) – You’re Lookin’ at Country – “A Country Variety Show,” The Old Cider Press, 47 Crystal Falls Dr., Smithsburg. $20/person. Doors open 5 p.m.; show 6-8 p.m. Concessions available: BBQ, baked potato bar, snacks & soda. Tickets: 240-382-4346 (limited seating).
27…. Reading with Heiress- Live Animal Event, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 11 a.m.
30…. Awesome Animal Ambassadors, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
31 Little Gardeners, Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 10:30 a.m.
