Vigilant Hose Company’s Spring Fling
Vigilant Hose Company’s much-anticipated Spring Fling will be held on Saturday, May 13, at the Activities Building on Creamery Road in Emmitsburg. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. Drawing begins at noon. Ticket cost is $100 per ticket (good for two people), food and drink included. Bring your own tents, canopies, and lawn chairs. No payouts less than $500! Purchase and submit your ticket by March 1 for a chance at one of two $1,000 prizes! View the advertisement on page 17 for information on how to purchase your tickets today!
Money & Coach Bag Bingo
Mark your calendars for the Money & Coach Bag Bingo on Sunday, March 19, at the Thurmont Event Complex on Strafford Drive. Doors open at 11:00 a.m., with games starting at 1:00 p.m. Bingo features 28 games, with 14 games of Coach bags, 12 games paying $100, a halftime cash game, and a final cash game, plus tip jars, door prizes, and more! There will be a cash bar and food to purchase. Tickets are $25.00 per person. View the advertisement on page 17 for information on how to purchase your tickets today! Proceeds benefit the Thurmont Community Ambulance Company.
Mother Seton School’s Cash Bingo
Mark your calendars for Mother Seton School’s Cash Bingo on Saturday, March 18, at the Vigilant Hose Company’s Activities Building on Creamery Road in Emmitsburg. Doors open at 4:00 p.m., with games starting at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $40.00 in advance; $50.00 at the door. Ticket price includes dinner. View the advertisement on page 12 for more details and for how to get your tickets today!
Thurmont Business Showcase
Mark your calendars now for the Thurmont Business Showcase on April 29, 2023, at the beautiful Thurmont Event Complex, and invite your friends, family, and neighbors to attend. The Thurmont Ambulance Company will be selling delicious food during the event. Get to know your great Thurmont Business Community’s products, services, and innovations. For more information, contact Vickie Grinder at vgrinder@thurmontstaff.com and view the advertisement on page 13.
Thurmont Green Fest
Save the date for the Thurmont Green Fest on Saturday, April 15, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at the Thurmont Regional Library. Learn how to live a greener life for a better tomorrow, plus enjoy games, crafts, and giveaways! View the advertisement on page 33 for more information.
Trinity UCC Slippery Pot Pie Carryout
Call in your orders today for Trinity United Church of Christ in Thurmont’s Slippery Pot Pie Carryout! Choose chicken or ham slippery pot pie at $7.00 a quart or country ham sandwiches at just $6.00 each. Pre-order by March 13; pickup is on March 15 from 9:00 a.m.-noon. View the advertisement on page 47 for order contact information.
Vigilant Hose Company’s Buck-A-Bowl
Save the date for Vigilant Hose Company’s Buck-A-Bowl on Saturday, April 1, from 4:00-8:00 p.m., at the Vigilant Hose Company Activities Building on Creamery Road in Emmitsburg. All meals are $1.00! Plus, event also features kids’ games, small games of chance, and big 6 wheel for the adults! View the advertisement on page 37 for more information.
Emmitsburg Lions Club’s Annual Dance
Join the Emmitsburg Lions Club for its annual Emmitsburg Lions Dance on Saturday, March 25, featuring Special Delivery, who performs grooves from the 70s to the present to get your feet moving! The dance will be at the Vigilant Hose Company Activities Building in Emmitsburg, from 7:00-11:00 p.m. Tickets are only $20.00 if purchased in advance and $25.00 at the door. This is a BYOB event and you must be 21 to attend. Gambling games and raffles will also be held to increase your enjoyment. Snacks and setups are provided. This event benefits the Emmitsburg Lions Club and its charitable outreach for vision, hearing, diabetes, and community service. View the advertisement on page 8 for ticket contact information to purchase your tickets today!
Thurmont Lions Club’s Cash Bingo
Mark your calendars for Thurmont Lions Club’s Cash Bingo on Saturday, March 11, at Guardian Hose Company Activities Building on E. Main Street in Thurmont. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with games starting at 6:45 p.m. The cost is $20.00 per person, which includes 20 regular games and 3 specials. Bingo also features raffles, 50/50, tip jars, specials, and more! Bring a non-perishable food item, cash donation, or eyeglasses for a special drawing! View the advertisement on page 7 for more information on how to get your tickets today!
Thurmont UMC’s Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for Thurmont United Methodist upcoming not-to-miss events: a Paint Day Fundraiser on March 18 at 2:00 p.m.; an Easter Egg Hunt on April 1 at 11:00 a.m., with a special visit from the Easter Bunny; and a Holy Thursday Service on April 6 at 7:00 p.m., led by a Rabbi from The Chosen People Ministry. All services and programs are open and free to the community. View the advertisement on page 43 for more information and for new groups to join for all ages.
Lenten Fish Bakes
Everyone is welcome to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Hall in Thurmont for Lenten Fish Bakes on Friday March 3, 10, 17, and 24, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Enjoy a variety of baked fish, as well as vegetables, French fries, dessert, and beverages. The cost is $15.00 per adult; $5.00 for ages 4-10; free for ages 3 and under. View the advertisement on page 12 for more information.
Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Bingo
Enjoy an evening of Bingo at the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company in Rocky Ridge on Saturday, March 11. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with games starting at 7:00 p.m. Come hungry! Food is available for purchase. View the advertisement on page 12 for more information.
Served With Grace Free Dinner
Everyone is welcome at Graceham Moravian Church’s Served With Grace Free Dinner on Monday, March 6, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. View the advertisement on page 41 for more information.
Bingo — Every Friday Night
The Thurmont Community Ambulance hosts its Friday Night Bingo every Friday! Come out to the Thurmont Event Complex every Friday night to play bingo! Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m. Bingo also features tip jars, food, and a jackpot up to $1,500! Proceeds benefit Thurmont Community Ambulance. View the advertisement on page 22 for more details.
5th Annual Collectible Thurmont Easter Egg
Order your 5th Annual Collectible Thurmont Easter Egg for $10.60, including tax. These painted wooden eggs are made in the USA by the same company that manufactures the eggs for the White House Easter Egg Roll. This year’s egg features an image of the Catoctin Furnace, with artwork by Gnarly Artly. Only 250 will be produced. View the advertisement on page 13 for more details and for information on how to order your egg today!
Guardian Hose Company’s Yard Sale
Mark your calendars for Guardian Hose Company’s Yard Sale on Saturday, May 6, from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at the Thurmont Carnival Grounds. Event is held rain or shine. Breakfast and lunch will be available. Space is just $10.00 (bring your own table and tent). View the advertisement on page 9 for more information.
Elias Lutheran Church Yard Sale
Don’t miss the Elias Lutheran Church Yard Sale on March 9-11 and April 1-2, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at 100 W. North Avenue in Emmitsburg. Yard Sales also features a soup, sandwich, and bake sale! View the advertisement on page 14 for more information.
Frederick Parks & Rec Spring Fling & Egg Roll
Bring the whole family out for a fun day at Frederick County Parks & Rec’s Spring Fling & Egg Roll on Saturday, April 1, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., at Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums in Frederick, featuring egg roll, games, artisans, crafts, and more! The cost is $5.00 per person; advanced registration is required. View the advertisement on page 10 for more information.
Benefit Breakfast for Bentley Wetzel
Five-month-old Bentley has spent most of his life in the hospital. He has undergone four surgeries to date and facing more. Please join The Thurmont Lions Club for a Benefit Breakfast for Bentley Wetzel on Saturday, April 29, from 7:00-11:00 a.m., at Bell Hill Farm at 15202 Catoctin Mountain Highway (Rt. 15) in Thurmont, and help support a child in need. This benefit is to help with Bentley’s medical expenses, equipment, and supplies. View the advertisement on page 23.
Lewistown Volunteer Fire Dept. Yard Sale
The Lewistown Volunteer Fire Department on Hessong Bridge Road in Thurmont is holding an Indoor & Outdoor Yard Sale on Saturday, April 1, from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Enjoy lots of vendors! The kitchen will be open. View the advertisement on page 47 for more information.
Lewistown UMC Soup Carryout
Lewistown United Methodist Church in Thurmont is holding a Soup Carryout (vegetable soup and bean soup by the quart). Pre-order by Saturday, April 22 ($7.00/quart). Pick up your order and visit the baked goods table on Saturday, April 29, from noon-4:00 p.m. View the advertisement on page 35 for information on how to place your orders today!
2023 Big Money Cash Bash
Save the date for the 2023 Big Money Cash Bash on Saturday, May 20, at the Thurmont Event Complex on Strafford Drive in Thurmont, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. Bring your lawn chairs and canopy! Food, beer, wine coolers, and soda is included. No coolers are allowed. Tickets are $25.00 per person. Drawing begins at 11:45 a.m. View the advertisement on page 25 for more details and information on how to purchase your tickets today!
The Amish Outlaws
Get your tickets today to see The Amish Outlaws on Saturday, April 1, at the Thurmont Event Complex on Strafford Drive in Thurmont. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; DJ Fire is from 7:00-9:30 p.m.; music is from 9:30 p.m.-midnight. Food and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are $10.00 each and can be purchase at the door or at any Friday Night Bingo at the Thurmont Event Complex. Must be 18 years old. Benefits the Thurmont Ambulance Company. View the advertisement on page 25 for more information.
St. Anthony’s Bingo
Enjoy good food and lots of fun at St. Anthony’s Shrine’s Bingo on Saturday, March 18, at St. Anthony’s Shrine Upper Hall in Emmitsburg. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with games beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bingo also features 50/50, tip jars, and raffles! View the advertisement on page 51 for more information.
First Baptist Church’s Egg-Stravaganza
Bring the whole family out to the First Baptist Church in Thurmont for its Egg-Stravaganza on Sunday, March 26, from 10:00 a.m.-noon! Enjoy games, crafts, an egg hunt, refreshments, pony rides, Wags for Hope, and more! View the advertisement on page 6 for more information.
St. Patrick’s Day Bash
The Catoctin High School Class of 2023 Safe & Sane is holding a St. Patrick’s Day Bash on Saturday, March 18, from 6:30-11:00 p.m., at the American Legion Post 168 in Thurmont. Tickets are $15.00 for singles and $25.00 for couples. Event features tip jars, raffle, cash bar, silent auction, and more! Event is sponsored by Links Bridge Vineyards, Renovations Salon & Day Spa, and Pondscapes. View the advertisement on page 9 for more information on how to get your tickets today!
Save the Date Wedding Show at Lakeside Hall
Need help for planning your big day? Come meet local caterers, DJ’s, photographers, hair and makeup artists, see the beautiful venue, and much more, at the Save The Date Wedding Show at Lakeside Hall, Historic Fort Ritchie, in Cascade, on Saturday, March 25, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Event also features raffles and giveaways! View the advertisements on page 24 for more information and for remaining available dates for 2023.
Community Egg Hunt at Weller UMC
Weller United Methodist Church in Thurmont is holding a Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 25, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., rain or shine. Get a picture with the Easter bunny! View the advertisement on page 22.