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Community calendar – June
1…… “MULCH” Fundraiser Sale Begins, Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church, Emmitsburg. $5/3-cubic ft. bag Hardwood Mulch or $4/bag for 20 bags or more Hardwood Mulch. Orders can be picked up at Baughman Farm, 12120 Harney Rd., 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.
2,3.. Huge Yard Sale, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Indoor/Outdoor. Rain or shine. www.gracehammoravian.org.
2…… 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.
3…… Strawberry Festival & Albert’s Yard Sale, 17015 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
3…… Indoor/Outdoor Multi-family Yard Sale, Emmitsburg Presbyterian Church, 415 West Main St., Emmitsburg. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
3…… Annual Book Sale, The Friends of the Emmitsburg Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
3…… ThorpeWood Presents Local Artist Lauren Hill, 12805-A Mink Farm Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.). Light refreshments provided; BYO food & drink. Register www.thorpewood.org.
3…… Thai Water Festival, Carroll Creek Linear Park, 50 Carroll Creek Way, Frederick. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
5…… Served With Grace Dinner, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-7 p.m. www.gracehammoravian.org or 301-271-2379.
5…… Thurmont United Methodist Church Clothes Closet, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free clothing for men, women & children.
6…… Old Fashion Bingo, Vigilant Hose Co. Activities Bldg., 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open 5 p.m.; early birds 6:50 p.m.; games 7 p.m.
6…… Yoga (Tuesdays), Thurmont American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Upstairs 5:30 p.m.
6…… America’s Hidden Stories: Forged in Slavery, World Premiere, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 7 p.m. Reservations required. Reserve Free Ticket: www.weinbergcenter.org/shows/americas-hidden-stories-forged-in-slavery/.
7…… Bingo, Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 7 p.m.
7…… Cornhole (Wednesdays), Thurmont American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Upstairs 7:00 p.m.
8…… Fudge-Making Class, Emmitsburg 50+ Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Noon-3:30 p.m.
8…… Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
10… Festival at Mt. Tabor Church Park, 13616 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. 3-8 p.m. Music by Taylor Brown’s “Elvis” 5-8 p.m. Home-cooked food: soup & sandwiches, iced tea & ice cream.
10… Bingo, Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co., 13516 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 7 p.m. Food is available for purchase.
11… Music on the Deck, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 2 p.m. Special performance by Rock Creek Revival. www.fcpl.org.
11… Famous Lewistown Ruritan Club BBQ, Intersection of Fish Hatchery Rd. & Rt. 15 (northbound side), Lewistown. 10 a.m. until sold out.
12-16…. Castle of Courage Vacation Bible School, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-8 p.m. Sign up: www.thurmontchurch.com. 301-271-4511.
14… Blood Pressure Checks and Lunch & Learn w/Fire Rescue, Emmitsburg 50+ Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 11 a.m.
14… Pre-K and K Summer Carnival, Emmitsburg Elementary School, 300 S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg. 6-7:30 p.m.
15… Craft: Painting Birdhouses, Emmitsburg 50+ Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 1 p.m.
17… Community Craft & Yard Sale, Woodsboro Evangelical Lutheran Church, 101 S. Main St., Woodsboro. 8 am.-2 p.m.
19-24…. Annual Thurmont Firemen’s Carnival, Guardian Hose Co. Carnival Grounds, E. Main St., Thurmont. Live music every night, rides, games, Bingo, parade (June 22), nightly platters, food & more. Pre-order your tickets ($18/wristband 6-10 p.m.): at fire station, InTowne Barbers, Kountry Kitchen, Direct To You Gas, Weis Market, online at www.guardianhose.org.
20… Thurmont United Methodist Church Clothes Closet, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 10-11:30 a.m. Free clothing for men, women & children.
20… Thurmont UMC Fundraiser at Kountry Kitchen, 17 Water St., Thurmont. 4-8 p.m. Proceeds benefit Clothes Closet. www.thurmontchurch.com; 301-271-4511.
21-24…. Carnival, Harney Vol. Fire Co., 5130 Harney Rd., Taneytown. 6-10 p.m. Live entertainment (7-10 p.m.): Borderline, Big Wheely & The White Walls, Dixie Wind Band, Cash Only Band; inflatable rides; great food; free lighted parking.
21… Come to a Wackadoo Bluey Party, Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 1 p.m. For kids ages birth-5 w/caregivers.
23… Become Science Heroes, Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 11 a.m.
23… Emmitsburg Farmers Market, Every Friday (through Oct. 6), 302 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Local produce, wine/beer tastings, local meats & eggs, baked goods, crafts & more. Food trucks every week. Interested in being a vendor? Call 301-401-2094 or email [email protected] gov.
24… All-You-Can-Eat Community Day Breakfast, Vigilant Hose Co. Activities Bldg., 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. 7 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
24… Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day, E. Eugene Myers Memorial Park, Emmitsburg. 7-10:30 a.m. VHC breakfast at fire co. activities bldg.; kickball, horseshoe tournament, Lions family field games, rides, chalk art contest, craft show, beer garden, music, parade, fireworks (9:45 p.m.) & much more. www.emmitsburgevents.com.
24… Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Festival Crafter Show (juried in), E. Eugene Myers Community Park, 201 W. Lincoln Ave., Emmitsburg. Noon-4 p.m. (set up 10 a.m.). Registration deadline June 19. Refundable registration fee of $35. Register: Jennifer Joy [email protected] or 240-446-2583. www.emmitsburgevents.com.
24… Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Parade. Parade starts 5 p.m. Participants meet at 4:30 p.m. for lineup on Mountain View Rd., Emmitsburg. Register ($25 refundable registration fee): www.emmitsburgevents.com or Wendy [email protected] or 240-938-6321.
24… Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Car Show, Emmitsburg Elementary School Parking Lot, School Ln., Emmitsburg. Registration 10 a.m.; Car Show 12-4 p.m.; judging 3:30 p.m. All vehicles welcome. Trophies awarded. Registration fee: $15. Register: Frank Davis [email protected] or call Carolyn Miller 301-447-3677.
24… Fort Ritchie’s Summer Kick Off, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. Farmer’s Market, family fun & fireworks. www.thefrcc.org.
25… GreenSpring’s 2023 Concert Series: Musical Masters Chuck Seipp (Trumpet) and Randall Sheets (Organ/piano), St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 10621 Old Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 4 p.m.
25… Fort Ritchie’s Bill Coyle Memorial Cruise-In, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. Noon-4 p.m. Cars, trucks, engines, tractors & motorcycles. Registration: $5/vehicle. Sponsored by Sanders Market & George & Sons. www.thefrcc.org.
25… Vacation Bible School, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 13025 Greensburg Rd., Smithsburg. 6-8 p.m.
25… Parish Breakfast & Combined Service, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 13025 Greensburg Rd., Smithsburg. Breakfast 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m. www.facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD.
25-27…. “Pets Unleashed: Where Jesus Cares ‘Fur’ You” Vacation Bible School, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 13025 Greensburg Rd., Smithsburg. 6-8 p.m. For toddlers thru fifth grade. Pr. Julie Brigham 240-405-2173.
26… Thurmont United Methodist Church Clothes Closet, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free clothing for men, women & children.
26-30 Town of Thurmont’s A Day in the Park, Community Park, Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 8:30 a.m.-noon. For 1st through 8th graders. Registration fee: $55. Amie McDaniels [email protected].