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November Community Calendar
1........ 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.
1........ Seton Center 55th Anniversary, 226 E. Lincoln Ave., Emmitsburg. Surprise sale, plus the first 55 community members through the doors will receive a birthday cupcake. www.setoncenter.org or 301-447-6102.
2........ Lewistown Vol. Fire Dept. Indoor & Outdoor Yard Sale, 11101 Hessong Bridge Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Lots of vendors. Food available for purchase.
2........ A Labyrinth and Soul Collage, Foxville School House, 14814 Foxville-Deerfield Rd., Sabillasville. 10 a.m.-noon. Free event. Participants invited to bring copies of family photos for Soul Collage. Info.: Pastor Julie Brigham 240-405-2173.
2........ Yard Sale, Fort Ritchie Community Center 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
2........ Slippery Pot Pie & Country Ham Sandwiches Take-Out—ORDERS DUE. Chicken Slippery Pot Pie: $8/quart; Country Ham Sandwiches: $5/each. Place orders: email [email protected] or call 301-606-7873—indicate quantity, name, phone number, pickup time. PICK-UP: Sat., Nov. 9, Lewistown UMC, 11032 Hessong Bridge Rd., Thurmont, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Baked goods available.
2........ Holiday Bazaar, Thurmont Activities Bldg. at Carnival Grounds, 123 E. Main St., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Serving breakfast & lunch. Presented by Guardian Hose Co. Info.: Patty 301-788-0432.
2........ Union Bridge Bull & Oyster Feed, Union Bridge Fire Hall, 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge. 4-8 p.m.
3........ Cash Bingo, Woodsboro American Legion, 101 W. Elizabeth St., Woodsboro. Noon.
3........ Slippery Turkey/Ham Potpie Carryout, Woodsboro Lutheran Church, 101 S. Main St., Woodsboro. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
4........ Served With Grace Free Dinner, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-7 p.m. www.gracehammoravian.org.
4........ Thurmont UMC Clothes Closet, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free clothing for men, women, & children. For emergency needs, call 301-271-4511.
4........ Cornhole Tournament (every Wednesday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 7 p.m.
4........ Tween/Teen Intro to Crochet with Liz, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
5........ Yoga (every Tuesday), American Legion Post 168 (Upstairs), 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
5........ Bingo (every Thursday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
5........ Line Dancing (every Thursday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
5........ Open Chess Play, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 3 p.m.
6........ Shotgun Shoots (12 Gauge & 410), Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. Registration at noon; shoots 1 p.m.
6........ Bible Study (every Wednesday) with Pastor Ken, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
6........ Queen of Hearts Drawing (every Wednesday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7:30 p.m.
7........ Taekwondo by Donation (every Thursday), Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m. (grades 3-5); 7 p.m. (grades 6-12 & adults). New students welcome every week.
7........ Bar Bingo (every Thursday), AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
7........ Elementary Explorers, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 4 p.m.
7-9.... Yard Sale, Elias Lutheran Church, 100 W. North Ave., Emmitsburg. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Soup, sandwich & bake sale. Beef vegetable & chicken corn soups; chicken & ham salad sandwiches available until sold out.
8........ Tyke Hyke at Catoctin Mountain Park, 14707 Park Central Rd., Thurmont. 10:30 a.m.
9........ Thurmont Lions Club’s Cash Bingo, Guardian Hose Co. Activities Bldg., 123 E. Main St., Thurmont. Doors open 5 p.m. Bingo 6:30 p.m. $20/ticket (includes 20 reg. games & 3 specials). King Tut, tip jar, specials, raffles & 50/50. Tickets: Tom Ruppel 301-401-2547.
9........ 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.
9........ Puzzle and Game Exchange, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
9........ Learning Cafe: A Legacy of Memories, Creating Your Personal Legacy Projects, Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 11 a.m.
10...... Bag & Cash Bingo, Vigilant Hose Co. Auxiliary, Activities Bldg., 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open 11 a.m. Games 1 p.m. $25/ticket (includes 9 cards for each bingo game, except for 50/50). Prizes include designer handbags & cash. Food, beer & wine for sale. Tickets: Mary Ann 301-748-1093; Sue 240-529-3905; Kay 240-409-0239.
10...... Free Breakfast for Veterans, AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7-11 a.m.
10...... Veterans’ Day Celebration, Trinity UCC, 101 East Main St., Thurmont. Honoring all the living Veterans and remembering the names of deceased loved ones & friends. Everyone welcome. Music begins 10 a.m. (The Solid Ground Band from Ft. Detrick); service begins 10:15 a.m. Guest speaker: Retired Navy Chaplain Dale Williams. Info.: 301-271-2305.
10...... Union Bridge Country Breakfast, Union Bridge Fire Hall, 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge. 7 a.m.-11 a.m.
12...... GCCA Presents Lorraine Min & Terence Tam, St. James Lutheran Church, 109 York St., Gettysburg, PA. 7:30 p.m.
12...... Family Who Stole the Turkey? Event, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
13...... Bible Study (every Wednesday) with Pastor Ken, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
13...... A Conversation on International Affairs with Shaun Donnelly, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
13...... Cash Bingo, AMVETS Post 7 Auxiliary, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
13…Thurmont AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 7 Wednesday Night Bingo, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Doors open 5 p.m. Bingo 7 p.m.
13...... Kindness Rocks! Art Activity, Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 3:30 p.m.
14...... Taekwondo by Donation (every Thursday), Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m. (grades 3-5); 7 p.m. (grades 6-12 & adults). New students welcome every week.
14...... Tween Fiber Arts Workshop- Crochet, Emmitsburg Library300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 5:30 p.m.
14...... Onsite: Digital Learning, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.
14...... Elementary Explorers, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 4 p.m.
16...... A Gettysburg Christmas, Germantown Church of God, 16924 Raven Rock Rd., Cascade. 6:30 p.m. A free showing of A Gettysburg Christmas by Bo Brinkman, filmed entirely in Gettysburg, PA. Refreshments will follow the movie. RSVP by Nov. 9: 301-241-3050. www.germantowncog.org.
16...... Old Fashioned Bingo, St. Anthony’s Shrine Upper Hall, 16150 St. Anthony Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 6:30 p.m. Tip jars, raffles, 50/50. Food & baked goods for sale.
16...... Fall Faire (Benefit Event), Blue Ridge Summit Fire Hall, 13063 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit, PA. 9 a.m.
16,17 Thurmont Christmas Market Craft & Vendor Show, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Food available for purchase from Thurmont Amb. Co.
18...... Tween/Teen Intro to Crochet with Liz, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
19...... Open Chess Play, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 3 p.m.
19...... Thurmont UMC Clothes Closet, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 10-11:30 a.m. Free clothing for men, women, & children. For emergency needs, call 301-271-4511.
20...... Bible Study (every Wednesday) with Pastor Ken, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
20...... Preparing the Heart: Understanding Anticipatory Grief, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
21...... Taekwondo by Donation (every Thursday), Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m. (grades 3-5); 7 p.m. (grades 6-12 & adults). New students welcome every week.
21...... Maryland Writer’s Association - Teen Writer’s Club, Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 5:30 p.m.
22...... Annual Stamp Mapping, Town of Thurmont. Pick up your map at Cousins Ace Hardware, The Dirty Dawg & Studio 24E. Return completed maps to Guardian Hose Co. on Dec. 7 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.). Prize drawings for kids 5 p.m., followed by adult prize drawings. Must be present to receive prize if named called.
22-24 Maryland Christmas Show - Maryland’s Premier Christmas Event, Frederick County Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10/adult; $4/children. Parking $2. Service animals only. Top artists and craftsmen, wreaths and garlands, toys, Christmas ornaments & so much more. Not all same exhibitors participate in both weekends. Interested in being an exhibitor: marylandchristmasshow.com.
23...... Country Style Breakfast & Butchering, Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co., 13516 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. 6-10 a.m. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, hominy, puddin, fried potatoes, chip beef gravy, toast, fruit, juice, milk & coffee. Meat orders required in advance for butchering: www.rockyridgevfc.com.
23...... Blood Drive, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont.
23...... Saint Joseph’s High School Reunion, Ott House Pub, 5 W. Main St., Emmitsburg. 6:30 p.m.
23...... The Great Pumpkin Pick Up, Town of Thurmont Town Limits. Put your pumpkins by the curb by 8:30 a.m.
23...... Turkey & Grocery Gift Card Bingo, Mother Seton School, 100 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open noon; games 2 p.m. Every bingo winner receives a turkey & $50 grocery gift card. Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at door. Includes 16 reg. games, 4 specials & $200 jackpot. Pre-order tickets: www.mothersetonschool.org/bingo.
23...... Friendsgiving, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m. All are welcome.
23...... C Squared Middle/High School Youth Meet Up, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m. All youth welcome.
23...... Holiday Bazaar, Libertytown Fire Hall, 12027 South St., Libertytown. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
24...... Emmitsburg Community Thanksgiving Service, Emmitsburg Presbyterian Church, 415 W. Main St., Emmitsburg. 7 p.m.
25...... Thurmont UMC Clothes Closet, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free clothing for men, women, & children. For emergency needs, call 301-271-4511.
25...... Teen Pie Garland Making, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m.
27...... Schools Out Movie Matinee and LEGO Time, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 1 p.m.
29,30......... Maryland Christmas Show - Maryland’s Premier Christmas Event (also Dec. 1), Frederick County Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10/adult; $4/children. Parking $2. Service animals only. Top artists and craftsmen, wreaths and garlands, toys, Christmas ornaments & so much more. Not all same exhibitors participate in both weekends. Interested in being an exhibitor: marylandchristmasshow.com.
30...... Shop Small Saturday, Town of Thurmont. Support your local businesses. Main Street specials & Pop Up Shops on Main Street.
30...... Thurmont Main Street Holiday Train Display, 224 N. Church St., Thurmont. Noon-4 p.m. Vernon & his family from Thurmont Main Street Farmers Market will be making their incredible Crêpes.
30...... Tree Lighting on Main Street, Mechanicstown Square Park, Thurmont. 6 p.m. After tree lighting, stop next door at Woodsboro Craftsmen’s open house for free hot chocolate & cookies.
30...... Photos with St. Nick & Mrs. Claus, Seton Center, 226 E. Lincoln Ave., Emmitsburg. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Want to write him a letter instead? Drop off your letter in Seton Center’s special North Pole mailbox from Nov. 26-Dec. 14. www.setoncenter.org. 301-447-6102.
30...... The Amish Outlaws, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Doors open 6 p.m.; music 9:30 p.m.-midnight; DJ Fire 7-9:30 p.m. Cash bar, kitchen open, ATM, tip jars, 50/50. No coolers or food admitted. Tickets: $10 (available at door or www.eventbrite or during any Friday Night Bingo. Ages 18 & older.
30…Horse & Tack Auction, Legacy Livestock Auctions, 137 Emmitsburg Rd., Thurmont. Tack: Noon; Horses: 3 p.m. 240-440-4841
