Thurmont Business Expo

Don’t miss the Thurmont Business Expo on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., held at the beautiful Thurmont Event Complex. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors! The Thurmont Ambulance Company will be selling their delicious food during the event. The Expo is a great event, exhibiting the Thurmont Business Community’s products, services, and innovations. This is a fun way to explore your local businesses and meet them up close and personal! View the advertisement on page 8 for more information.

Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood’s 2024 Wedding Open House

Come out and see ThorpeWood’s beautiful Lodge and meet amazing vendors at the 2024 Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood Wedding Open House on Sunday, April 21, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. This is a free event. RSVP to info@mountainmemoriestw.com. View the advertisement on page 40 for more information.

Spring Cash Bash

You won’t want to miss the Spring Cash Bash on Saturday, April 13, from 3:00-8:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Center on Church Street in Thurmont. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. There’s 42 chances to win on each ticket; four drawings per hour! Enjoy live music, games of chance, and tip jars. Tickets are $25.00 per person. Food and refreshments included. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Proceeds benefit Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Anthony Shrine Parish. View the advertisement on page 13 for information on how to purchase your tickets today!

Thurmont Grange Sandwich Sale

The Thurmont Grange is holding a Sandwich Sale  Fundraiser: $5.00/served on Kaiser roll—turkey & cheese, roast beef, chicken breast, or country ham; $6.00/served on a pretzel roll—ham & cheese or turkey & cheese. Pre-order by Monday, April 22. Pickup is May 13, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at the Thurmont Grange Hall (across from the carnival grounds) in Thurmont. View the advertisement on page 3 for order contact information.

The Amish Outlaws

Get your tickets today to see The Amish Outlaws on Saturday, April 6, 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 purchased at the door, at any Friday Night Bingo at the Thurmont Event Complex, or on Eventbrite. Must be 18 years old. Benefits the Thurmont Ambulance Company. View the advertisement on page 9 for more information.

Apples UCC Meditation Trail

You’re invited to join Apples United Church of Christ in Thurmont for its Meditation Trail Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, April 20, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Refreshments will be available during the ceremony. All are welcome. View the advertisement on page 17 for more information.

Mother Seton School Back to the 90’s Dinner & Auction

Travel back to the 1990s at Mother Seton School’s Back to the 90’s Dinner & Auction on April 20, from 5:30-10:00 p.m. The event is catered by Bollinger’s Restaurant, with entertainment by Cruzin’ Chris. Ages 21-plus only. Tickets are $40.00 each or $280 for a table of eight (ticket includes dinner, beer and wine, and soda/water). View the advertisement on page 20 for more details and for ticket information.

Lewistown UMC Slippery Pot Pie & Country Ham Sandwiches Take-Out

Lewistown United Methodist Church (UMC) in Thurmont is hosting a Slippery Pot Pie & Country Ham Sandwiches Take-Out, featuring Chicken Slippery Pot Pie at $8.00 per quart, and Country Ham Sandwiches at just $5.00 each. Place your orders by Saturday, April 6: email at lumcpotpie@gmail.com or call 240-288-8748. Pickup is Saturday, April 13, from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., at the church at 11032 Hessong Bridge Road in Thurmont. Baked goods will be available. View the advertisement on page 28 for more information.

Vigilant Hose Company’s Spring Fling

Vigilant Hose Company’s much-anticipated annual Spring Fling will be held on Saturday, May 11, at the Activities Building on Creamery Road in Emmitsburg. Ticket cost is $100 per ticket and is good for two people; ticket price includes food, drink, entertainment, and chances on drawings. Bring your own tents, canopies, and lawn chairs. Grand prize is $10,000! No payouts less than $500! Purchase and return your tickets by March 1 for two chances at a $1,000 early bird drawing prize. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. View the advertisement on page 12 for information on how to purchase your tickets today!

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 61.

6th Annual Collectible Thurmont Easter Egg

Order your 6th 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 Trolley Car located near the carnival grounds in Thurmont, with artwork by Gnarly Artly. Only 250 will be produced. View the advertisement on page 26 for more details and for information on how to order your egg today!

Y on the Fly — YMCA Programs in Thurmont

Beginning mid-April, the YMCA of Frederick County, working with the Town of Thurmont, is bringing several six- to eight-week-long classes to the town of Thurmont, to include a Painting & Drawing Class, a Thurmont Run Club, and more, as well as a one-day youth basketball clinic. View the advertisement on page 16 for more information.

Sensory Friendly Prom “Magic of the Stars”

In partnership with “Our Dream Pursuits,” get ready to dance the night away at Frederick Parks & Recreation’s Sensory Friendly Prom on Saturday, May 4, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at Scott Key Community Center, located at 1050 Rocky Springs Road in Frederick. Enjoy a DJ, light refreshments, and a photo booth, all while in a sensory friendly environment with quieter music. Tickets are $20.00 per person (ages 16-plus).This event is geared toward individuals with disabilities. Advance registration is required. View the advertisement on page 28 for ticket and registration information.

Thurmont United Methodist Church Programs

Thurmont United Methodist Church (UMC) is holding self-defense classes (for ages 40 and over) on Thursdays, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Work on both your mental and physical health and learn practical self-defense techniques. Call the church to register for Parents Night Out on the first Saturday of every month, from 4:30-8:30 p.m., where parents get a break while their kids get entertained! Drop off your gently used donations to the Thurmont UMC Community Clothes Closet, which provides free clothing to the public. All Thurmont UMC services and programs are open and free to the community. View the advertisement on page 16 for more information on these programs, as well as the Sunday Services schedule.

Tom’s Creek UMC Events at the Promised Land

Join Tom’s Creek UMC at The Promised Land, 10918 Taneytown Pike in Emmitsburg, for the Face of America’s Annual Bike Ride on Sunday, April 21, from 8:30-11:00 a.m. This is a Tom’s Creek tradition to host a rest stop for our wounded warriors. The bikers are greeted with applause, waving banners and flags, snacks and beverages. On May 4 is a Drive-Thru BBQ Fundraiser, from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. On May 11, enjoy Down East Boys Concert on the Hill at 6:00 p.m., with a free dinner at 4:45-5:45 p.m. View the advertisement on page 20 for more details and for information on other upcoming events.

Shotgun Shoots at Indian Lookout Conservation Club

Indian Lookout Conservation Club in Emmitsburg is holding Shotgun Shoots (12 Gauge and 410) on April 7, April 21, and May 5. Registration begins at noon. Shoots start at 1:00 p.m. Tip jars will be available. In addition, come out for the 3-D Archery Shoots on Thursday evenings, starting at 5:00 p.m. View the advertisement on page 16 for more information.

Thurmont’s Restaurant Week

Indulge yourself with home-cooked goodness from locally owned restaurants in Thurmont during Restaurant Week, April 19 through April 26: 10 Tavern, Bollinger’s, Fratelli’s, Furnace Grill & Crab House, Los Amigos, Roy Rogers, Mountain Gate, The Farmhouse Exchange, Thurmont Kountry Kitchen, and Uncle Dirty’s Brew Works. Restaurant Week Cards will be available after April 12 with special menus and are available at all participating restaurants, as well as Cousins Ace Hardware, The Dirty Dawg, and the Thurmont Town Office. View the advertisement on page 20 for more details.

Guardian Hose Company Yard Sale

Mark your calendars for the Guardian Hose Company’s Yard Sale at the Thurmont Carnival Grounds on E. Main Street in Thurmont on Saturday, May 4, from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (rain or shine). Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. Want a spot? Yard sale and vendor spots are just $10 (12×14 space); you supply the table. View the advertisement on page 26 for more information.

Emmitsburg Community Chorus Spring Concert

The Emmitsburg Community Chorus will present its Spring Concert at Lewistown United Methodist Church, 11032 Hessong Bridge Road in Thurmont, on Saturday, May 4, at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome.  A free-will offering will be accepted for the benefit of the Chorus. Light refreshments to follow the concert. View the advertisement on page 60 for more information.

Legacy Livestock Auctions

Legacy Livestock Auction LLC, at 137 Emmitsburg Road in Thurmont, is holding a Livestock Sale on April 12, starting at 6:00 p.m. The Horse & Tack Sale will be held on April 27, starting at 12:00 p.m. for Tack and 3:00 p.m. for Horses. View the advertisement on page 52 for more information.

Weller UMC Special Events

Weller UMC in Thurmont is holding a Pot Luck Dinner, followed by a Talent Show with Cake & Pie Auction on Saturday, April 13, at 5:00 p.m.; enjoy Easter Music Celebration on Sunday, April 21, at 9:30 a.m.; Paint with Nancy on May 19, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Weller Puppet Ministry needs you. Like working behind the scene? Enjoy performing? Text Wes at 240-818-1122. View the advertisement on page 28 for more information, as well as regular Service times.

Roar Like A Lion

The Emmitsburg Lions Club and the Emmitsburg Library present Roar Like A Lion on Saturday, April 6, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at the Emmitsburg Library on S. Seton Avenue in Emmitsburg. Enjoy crafts, community improvement, vision screening, and Diabetes Awareness & Screening. Special fun projects will be offered for participation by all ages. View the advertisement on page 6.

Pig Roast for Haiti

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Thurmont is holding a Pig Roast for Haiti on Saturday, April 27, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., at the Church Hall on 103 N. Church Street. Silent Auction and all proceeds go to the Haiti Lunch Program. View the advertisement on page 40 for more information.

Thurmont Community Amb. Company’s Carnival

Mark your calendars now for Thurmont Community Ambulance Company’s Carnival on May 28 through June 1, at the Thurmont Event Complex on Strafford Drive in Thurmont. Come out one night or every night for nightly platters, live music, rides, games, fireworks (May 31), raffles, and much more! Get your pre-sale ride tickets now, and ride from 6:00-10:00 p.m. for $20.00! View advertisement on page 19 for more details and information on how to get your tickets today!

An Ole Time Baptist Camp Meeting

Ambassador Baptist Church in Frederick is sponsoring An Ole Time Baptist Camp Meeting, with Gospel singing and Preaching, at 15231 Foxville Church Road in Sabillasville, on May 6-10, at 7:00 p.m. Speakers will be Pastor Tom Fry, Evangelist Larry Gibbs, plus many singing groups. View the advertisement on page 16 for more information.

2024 BIG MONEY Cash Bash

Save the date for the 2024 Big Money Cash Bash on Saturday, May 18, 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 $20.00 per person. Drawing begins at 11:45 a.m., with a winner every 5 minutes! View the advertisement on page 25 for more details and information on how to purchase your tickets today!

Thurmont Green Fest

The Thurmont Green Fest will be held on Saturday, April 13, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at the Thurmont Regional Library on East Moser Road in Thurmont. Bring the whole family! Enjoy fun demonstrations on furniture upcycling, making rag rugs, beekeeping, be thrilled by live reptiles and discover the nature story path, and much more! Treat yourself to a delicious lunch from Boxcar Burgers Food Truck. There will be a special raffle for a Tumble Composter. Sponsored by the Thurmont Regional Library, the Thurmont Green Team, and the Town of Thurmont. View the advertisement on page 31 for more information.

Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. Presents Drive-Thru Pit Sandwich Sale

The Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company presents a Drive-Thru Pit Sandwich Sale on May 18—pick up from 11:00 a.m. until sold out. Choose from pit beef or pit ham combo ($13.00/sandwich, fries, coleslaw, and applesauce); sandwich only is $8.00. Fire station is located at 13527 Motters Station Road in Rocky Ridge. Every order placed will be automatically entered in a raffle for a $75.00 gift card to Thurmont Kountry Kitchen. Call to pre-order! View the advertisement on page 45 for pre-order contact information.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Lunch Deal & Bake Sale

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Creagerstown is holding a Lunch Deal & Bake Sale for order pickup on April 20, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Deadline to order is April 14. Country Ham Lunch includes: Country Ham Sandwich, 4 oz. Creagerstown cole slaw, bag of Utz potato chips, and an applesauce cup for $8.00. Country ham sandwiches are $5.00 each. Cole slaw is $4.00 per pint and $7.00 per quart. Bake sale items will be available during pickup on April 20. View the advertisement on page 6 for pre-order contact information.

Lewistown Vol. Fire Dept. Indoor & Outdoor Yard Sale

Love yard sales? Don’t miss Lewistown Volunteer Fire Department’s Indoor & Outdoor Yard Sale on Saturday, April 6, from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Enjoy lots of vendors! Food will be available for purchase. View the advertisement on page 9 for more information.

Graceham Moravian Church’s Served With Grace Free Dinner

Graceham Moravian Church, located at 8231-A Rocky Ridge Road in Thurmont, will hold its Served With Grace Free Dinner on Monday, April 1, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. View the advertisement on page 19 for more information.

Good Soil Farms Summer Barn Dance Series

Get ready for some fun and come out to Good Soil Farms in Emmitsburg for its Summer Barn Dance Series, on June 8, July 13, August 31, and September 28, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. View the advertisement on page 54 for more information.

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