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May Community Calendar
1….. Catoctin Youth Ass. Football & Cheer Registration Open. Deadline: June 30. Flag football; tackle football; cheerleading. Register: www.cyafootballcheer.com.
1…… Women’s Bible Study (every Wednesday), Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9:30 a.m. Meet in the Church Social Hall.
1…… Queen of Hearts Drawing (every Wednesday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7:30 p.m.
1…… Cornhole Tournament (every Wednesday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
1…… Teen De-Stress with W.A.G.S Therapy Dogs, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 4 p.m.
2…… 3-D Archery Shoots, Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. Every Thursday, 5 p.m. until dark. Everyone welcome.
2…… Bingo (every Thursday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
2…… Line Dancing (every Thursday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
2…… Piano Citizens in Concert, Paul Recital Hall, 210 N. Washington St., Gettysburg, PA. 6:30 p.m.
2…… Over 40 Self-Defense Classes (every Thursday), Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 7-8:30 p.m. With Master Pete Golden. Call 301-991-7839.
2…… Taekwondo Classes for Youth (every Thursday), Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m. With Master Pete Golden. Call 301-991-7839.
2-9… Early Voting – Primary 2024, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. All day.
3…… 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.
3-5… Memory Lab Appointment, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont.
4…… First Baptist Church’s Spring Fling, Thurmont Community Park, 21 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free food, games, prizes, crafts, puppets, moonbounce, face painting, live music by 5.5 Band. www.fbcthurmont.org.
4…… Emmitsburg Community Chorus Spring Concert, Lewistown United Methodist Church, 11032 Hessong Bridge Rd., Thurmont. 3 p.m. All invited. Free-will offering benefits the chorus. Light refreshments follow the concert.
4 ….. Guardian Hose Co.’s Yard Sale, Thurmont Carnival Grounds, 123 E. Main St., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. $10 (12×14 space; you provide table). Bev 301-271-4289. Breakfast & lunch available.
4…… May Yard Sale, Fort Ritchie Community Center 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 8 a.m.
4…… Spring Festival, E. Eugene Myers Community Park, 201 W. Lincoln Ave., Emmitsburg. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
4…… Vigilant Hose Company at Jubilee in Emmitsburg. Noon-2 p.m.,Bring the kids to check out the fire truck, get some goodies & meet some of our local heroes.
4…… Sensory Friendly Prom, Frederick Parks & Recreation, Scott Key Community Center, 1050 Rocky Springs Rd., Frederick. 6-9 p.m. Ages 16+. $20/person. DJ, light refreshments, photo booth, all in sensory friendly environment w/quieter music. Event geared toward individuals w/disabilities. Advanced registration required: www.recreater.com/register or 301-600-2936.
4…… Monthly Craft Class w/Tanya, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-noon. Info.: 240-344-7349.
4…… Parent’s Night Out Party, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Get some time away from the kiddies. Contact Brittany 301-514-6162 or email brittanypclark3@gmail.com.
4…… Bingo, St. Anthony’s Upper Hall, 16150 St. Anthony Rd, Emmitsburg. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 6:30 p.m. Tip jars, 50/50, raffles & great food.
4…… Stuffed Animal Storytime, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 11 a.m.
4…… Asia on the Creek, Carroll Creek Linear Park, Market St., Frederick. Noon-5 p.m.
4-5… Stuffed Animal Sleep Over, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont.
5…… Shotgun Shoots (12 gauge & 410), Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. Last shoot. Registration noon; shoots 1 p.m. Tip jars available. Everyone welcome.
5…… Cinco de Mayo w/ Beth Ohler & Co. of J&B Real Estate, Inc. at Thurmont Community Park. Free community event.
5…… Emmitsburg Community Chorus Spring Concert, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 8619 Blacks Mill Rd., Creagerstown. 3 p.m.
6…… Served With Grace Free Dinner, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-7 p.m. www.gracehammoravian.org.
6…… Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free clothing for men, women & children.
6-10…….. An Ole Time Baptist Camp Meeting, 15231 Foxville Church Rd., Sabillasville. 7 p.m. Gospel singing & preaching. Speakers: Pastor Tom Fry, Evangelist Larry Gibbs & more. 301-620-PRAY (7729). Sponsored by Ambassador Baptist Church.
7…… Yoga (every Tuesday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
7…… Elementary Afternoon: Open STEM Lab, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 4:15 p.m.
7-8… Annual Spring Yard Sale, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
8…… Teen Open Craft Hour, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 4 p.m.
9…… Tween Trivia Night, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
10…. Elementary Youth Group, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7 p.m. Info.: 301-712-3373.
10…. Livestock Sale, Legacy Livestock Auctions, 137 Emmitsburg Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
10-11…… Huge Yard Sale, Apples UCC, 7908 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tons of great stuff for sale. Awesome hot dogs & baked goods available.
11…. 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.
11…. Vigilant Hose Co.’s Spring Fling, 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Gates open 10:30 a.m. Drawings begin noon. Rain or shine. No payout less than $500. $100/ticket (good for two people, food & drink). Bring your own tents, canopies & lawn chairs. www.vhc6.com.
11…. Mother’s Day Tea, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Hall, 103 N. Church St., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $12/person. Coffee, tea, light sandwiches, cupcakes, & scones. Small silent auction. Benefits Haiti Sister Parish.
11…. Mother’s Day Plant Sale on the Plaza, Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit, PA. 8 a.m.-noon.
11…. Concert on the Hill – Featuring the Down East Boys, Tom’s Creek UMC at the Promised Land, 10918 Taneytown Pike, Emmitsburg. Free concert & Free meal. Meal 4:30 p.m.; concert 6 p.m. All welcome. Bring your lawn chairs & enjoy music. Free-will offering. www.tomscreekumc.com.
11…. Community Yard Sale, Grace “Rocky Hill” Lutheran Church, 10825 Coppermine Rd., Woodsboro. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
12…. Mother’s Day Country Breakfast, Union Bridge Fire Hall, 8 W Locust St., Union Bridge. 7 a.m.-11 a.m.
15…. Teen Tiny Painting, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 4 p.m.
17…. Thurmont Main Street’s Art & Wine Stroll, Thurmont Main St., Thurmont. 5-8 p.m. Sample wine from local vineyards, handcrafted beers from local breweries & spirits from local distilleries, meet local artists/artisans, pick from three food trucks & enjoy musical entertainment. Wear your best Preakness Hat; judging contest at 10Tavern 8:30 p.m. (prizes for top five hats). www.thurmontmainstreet.com.
18…. Big Money Cash Bash, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Gates open 10 a.m. $20/person. Food, beer, wine coolers, soda included 12-5 p.m. Drawing begins 11:45 a.m. Winner every 5 min. Tickets: 301-748-5359 or 301-271-3820.
18…. Indoor Yard & Bake Sale, Germantown Church of God, 16924 Raven Rock Rd., Cascade. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
18…. Strawberry Festival, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 17015 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Homemade soups & sandwiches, strawberry pies/sundaes/shortcake, variety of baked goods. www.stmarkssabillasville.org. 301-241-3287.
18-19…… Visit Historic Harriet Chapel During the Maryland Iron Festival, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. May 18: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; May 19: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Both days: enjoy free Docent-led Tours of beautiful historic stone building. Sat. only: food, baked goods, free crafts for kids. www.harrietchapel.org. 301-271-4554.
19…. Paint With Nancy, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 2-4 p.m. Free Handed or Predrawn Canvas/Fan Blade. Painting is a sunflower. $30/person. RSVP by May 10: 240-674-4944.
21…. Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Free clothing for men, women & children.
22…. Teen Sphero Racing, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 4 p.m.
23…. Tween Evening: Book Safes, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
23…. Thurmont Grange Roy Rogers Fundraiser and Bake Sale Night, Roy Rogers, 203 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 4:30-8 p.m.
24-27…… Garage Sale, 3607 Bull Frog Rd., Taneytown. 9 a.m.
25…. Horse & Tack Sale, Legacy Livestock Auctions, 137 Emmitsburg Rd., Thurmont. Starting at Noon for Tack & 3 p.m. for Horses. 240-440-4841.
25…. Thurmont Lions Club’s Sandwich Sales, Bell Hill Farm, Rt. 15, Thurmont. 9 a.m.-sold out. Pit beef, pork, ham & turkey sandwiches.
27…. Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free clothing for men, women & children.
28…. (thru June 1) Thurmont Comm. Amb. Co.’s Carnival, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Nightly entertainment, homemade food, fireworks (May 31), rides, games, raffles & more. Pre-sale ride tickets avail.: Event Complex; Woodsboro Bank (Thurmont); Kountry Kitchen; Weis Markets; Direct To You Gas Station. www.thurmonteventcomplex.com.
29…. (thru June 1) 39th Annual Carnival, Mother Seton School, 100 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Rides, live music, games, food & more. 6-10 p.m.
29…. Teen Sand Art, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 4 p.m.
30-31 Union Bridge Fire Company Carnival, Union Bridge Carnival Grounds, 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge. 6-10 p.m.
