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April Community Calendar
1...... Yoga (every Tuesday), American Legion Post 168 (Upstairs), 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
2...... Bible Study (every Wednesday) w/Pastor Ken, Studying the Book of Revelation, TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Also: 9, 16, 23, 30. www.thurmontchurch.com. 301-271-4511.
2...... Queen of Hearts Drawing (every Wednesday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7:30 p.m.
2...... Cornhole Tournament (every Wednesday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 7 p.m.
3...... Women’s Bible Study (every Thursday), TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9:30-11 a.m. Also: 10, 17, 24. www.thurmontchurch.com. 301-271-4511.
3...... Taekwondo by Donation (every Thursday), TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m.—Grades 3-5; 7 p.m.—Grades 6-12 & adults. New students welcome every week. Also: 10, 17, 24. www.thurmontchurch.com. 301-271-4511.
3...... 3-D Archery Shoots (Thursdays), Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. 5 p.m.
3...... Bingo (every Thursday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
3...... Line Dancing (every Thursday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
4...... 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. Also: 11, 18, 25.
5...... Spring Craft Bazaar, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
5...... Old Fashioned Bingo, St. Anthony’s Shrine Upper Hall, 16150 St. Anthony Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open 5 p.m. Bingo 6:30 p.m. Tip jars, raffles, 50/50. Food & baked goods for sale.
5...... Indoor & Outdoor Yard Sale, Lewistown Vol. Fire Dept., 11101 Hessong Bridge Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Lots of vendors. Food available for purchase.
5...... Advance Orders Due for Slippery Pot Pie & Country Ham Sandwiches Take-Out. Chicken Slippery Pot Pie $8/quart; Country Ham Sandwiches $5/each. Pickup April 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (baked goods available), Lewistown UMC, 11032 Hessong Bridge Rd., Thurmont. Place orders: 301-606-7873 or email lumcpotpie@gmail.com. Please indicate: quantity, name, phone number & pick-up time.
5...... CANCELED: Love in the Air Spring Dance, VHC Activities Bldg., 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg.
5...... Spring EGGstravaganza, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Food available for purchase. Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt 11 a.m. (1st thru 5th grades). Proceeds benefit Thurmont Community Amb. Co.
5...... Drive-Thru Meal & Bake Sale, St. John's Lutheran Church of Creagerstown, 8619 Blacks Mill Rd., Creagerstown. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 301-898-5290.
5...... Cash Bingo, Woodsboro Lutheran Church, 101 W. Elizabeth St., Woodsboro. Noon.
5...... Once Upon A Mattress Musical, Presented by the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts at The Maryland Theatre, Hagerstown. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: www.mdtheatre.org/once-upon-a-mattress.
6...... Once Upon A Mattress Musical, Presented by the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts at The Maryland Theatre, Hagerstown. 2:30 p.m. Tickets: www.mdtheatre.org/once-upon-a-mattress.
6...... Shotgun Shoots (12 Gauge & 410), Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. Registration: noon. Shoots start 1 p.m. Tip jars will be available.
6...... Sunday School (all ages), TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9-10 a.m. Traditional Worship: 9 a.m. Fellowship time: 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship: 10:30 a.m. All welcome. If unable to attend in person, visit Facebook page for live stream. www.thurmontchurch.com. 301-271-4511.
6...... Cub Scout Pack 270's Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Thurmont American Legion, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-noon.
7...... TUMC Clothes Closet, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free clothing for men, women & children. For emergency needs, call 301-271-4511.
7...... Served With Grace Free Dinner, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-7 p.m. www.gracehammoravian.org.
8...... GCCA Presents Ensemble 132, St. James Lutheran Church, 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PA. 7:30 p.m.
9...... Emmitsburg Free Neighborhood Meal (second Wed. of each month), Vigilant Hose Activities Bldg., 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Free. 5-7 p.m. Hosted by Emmitsburg civic & charitable organiza-tions. Info.: Brandy Malocha 301-600-6300.
11..... Fish Fry, St. Joseph's Parish Hall, 47 Depaul St., Emmitsburg. 4-7 p.m. $15 (Captain: 2 portions beer battered haddock); $12 (Wee Bit: 1 portion beer battered haddock); $6 (Landlubber: hot dog). Under 7 eat free. All meals come w/fries, mac & cheese, coleslaw, rolls & all-you-can-eat dessert. Sponsored by Emmitsburg Knights of Columbus.
11..... Elementary Youth Group (second Friday of every month), TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7 p.m. All Pre-K thru 5th graders welcome. www.thurmontchurch.com. 301-271-4511.
11..... Fish Fry, St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 47 Depaul St., Emmitsburg. 4-7 p.m. Menu: $15 (Captain: 2 portions beer battered haddock); $12 (Wee Bit: 1 portion beer battered haddock); $6 (Landlubber: hot dog). Under 7 eat free. All meals come w/fries, mac & cheese, coleslaw, rolls & all-you-can-eat dessert. Benefits your local Knights of Columbus.
11..... Union Bridge Auxiliary Gift Card Bingo, Union Bridge Fire Hall, 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge. 5 p.m.
11,12 Transfiguration Spring Fest, 13925 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring/Colesville. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
12..... Annual Easter Egg Hunt, TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. Registration: noon. Food, music, games & fun. Bring your own basket. All welcome. www.thurmontchurch.com. 301-271-4511.
12..... Spring Fling & Egg Roll, Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5/person. Meet Easter Bunny, enjoy games, visit animals, hay rides & much more. Advanced registration recommended: www.recreater.com. 301-600-2936.
12..... Weller UMC Fundraiser at Kountry Kitchen, 17 Water St., Thurmont. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Proceeds to support Weller House Community Center for Youth & Young Adults. www.wellerchurch.com.
12..... 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.
12..... Easter Egg Hunt, American Legion Post 168 Pavilion, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
12..... C2 Youth Group (middle/high school), TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. All 6th thru 12th graders welcome. Time TBD: check www.thurmontchurch.com for more info.
12..... Thurmont Green Fest Inspires “Wings of Change” with Birds, Butterflies & Bees, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
12..... Big Money Bingo, New Windsor Fire Dept. Aux., 101 High St., New Windsor. 4:30-10:00 p.m.
12..... Seton Center Disc Golf Tournament, Seton Center Outreach, Emmitsburg Disc Golf Course, E. Eugene Myers Community Park, Emmitsburg.
12..... Once Upon A Mattress Musical, Presented by the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts at The Maryland Theatre, Hagerstown. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: www.mdtheatre.org/once-upon-a-mattress.
13..... Palm Sunday, Sunday School (all ages), TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9-10 a.m. Traditional Worship: 9 a.m. Fellowship time: 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship: 10:30 a.m. All welcome. If unable to attend in person, visit Facebook page for live stream. www.thurmontchurch.com. 301-271-4511.
13..... Palm Sunday Service, Tom’s Creek UMC, 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg. 9 a.m.
13..... Palm Sunday Service, Harriett Chapel, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m.
13..... Journey to the Cross, Deerfield UMC, 16405 Foxville Deerfield Rd., Sabillasville. 7:30 p.m.
13..... Once Upon A Mattress Musical, Presented by the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts at The Maryland Theatre, Hagerstown. 2:30 p.m. Tickets: www.mdtheatre.org/once-upon-a-mattress.
13..... Annual Easter Egg Hunt, E. Eugene Myers Community Park, Emmitsburg. Starts at 1 p.m. Meet at pavilion. For ages 11 & under. Sponsored by Emmitsburg Knights of Columbus.
13..... Palm Sunday, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Photo booth at both services. www.wellerchurch.com.
13..... Easter Fun Fest, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. Free. Noon-2 p.m. Egg roll, scavenger hunt, games, petting animals, face painting, lite refreshments & visit from Easter Bunny. www.wellerchurch.com.
13..... Palm Sunday Easter Egg Hunt & Meal, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 13025 Greensburg Rd., Smithsburg. Following 11 a.m. Worship Service. All welcome. 240-405-2173.
14-18 Holy Week Services, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
15..... TUMC Clothes Closet, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 10-11:30 a.m. Free clothing for men, women & children. For emergency needs, call 301-271-4511.
16..... AMVETS Post 7 Ladies Auxiliary Bingo, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Doors open 5 p.m.; games start 7 p.m.
17..... Potluck Senior Lunch (55+), St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 17012 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. 11:30 a.m.
17..... Maundy Thursday, Mt. Moriah Evangelical Lutheran Church, 15116 Foxville Church Rd., Sabillasville. 6 p.m. with dinner with Holy Communion and the stripping of the altar. 240-405-2173.
17..... Maundy Thursday Service, Tom’s Creek UMC, 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg. 7 p.m.
17..... Maundy Thursday Service, Harriett Chapel, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
18..... Good Friday Service, Trinity ELCA, 38 W. Baltimore St., Taneytown. 7 p.m.
18..... Good Friday Service, Harriett Chapel, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
18..... Journey to the Cross, Deerfield UMC, 16405 Foxville Deerfield Rd., Sabillasville. 7:30 p.m.
18..... Good Friday Service w/Guest Speaker Elizabeta Karp from the Chosen People Ministries, TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. All welcome. 7 p.m. www.thurmontchurch.com. 301-271-4511.
18..... Good Friday Service, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 7 p.m. www.wellerchurch.com.
18..... Good Friday Service, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 13025 Greensburg Rd., Smithsburg. 7 p.m. 240-405-2173.
18..... Ham & Turkey Night & Easter Cake Silent Auction, American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont.
19..... Easter Cash Bingo, Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co., 13516 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. Doors open 11 a.m.; games start 12:30 p.m. Pre-sale tickets: $25/person. Features 20 reg. games, 2 specials, 1 jackpot & 1 big jackpot. Food available for purchase.
19..... Easter Egg Hunt, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Free. Open to ages birth-12. Visit from the Easter Bunny. Sponsored by Thurmont Community Ambulance Co.
19..... Cornhole Tournament, Thurmont American Legion, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. $20/person. Doors open/registration at 11 a.m. Bags fly at noon. Food & beverages available for purchase. Cash prizes for top 3 teams. Questions: Billy 240-367-8477. Benefits CHS Class of 2025 Safe & Sane.
20..... Easter Sunday Sunrise Service, TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6:30 a.m. Sunday School (all ages): 9-10 a.m. Traditional Worship: 9 a.m. Fellowship time: 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship: 10:30 a.m. All welcome. If unable to attend, visit Facebook page for live stream. www.thurmontchurch.com. 301-271-4511.
20..... Easter Sunday, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. Sunrise Service: 5:55 a.m. LoveFeast: 7:30 a.m. www.gracehammoravian.org. 301-271-2379.
20..... Easter Sunday Services, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. www.wellerchurch.com.
20..... Easter Sunrise Service at the Grotto, National Shrine Grotto of our Lady of Lourdes, Mount St. Mary's University, 16330 Grotto Rd., Emmitsburg. 6:30 a.m.
20..... Easter Sunrise Service, Mt. Moriah Evangelical Lutheran Church, 15116 Foxville Church Rd., Sabillasville. 6:30 a.m. Breakfast will follow service. 240-405-2173.
20..... Worship with Holy Communion, Mt. Moriah Evangelical Lutheran Church, 15116 Foxville Church Rd., Sabillasville. 9 a.m. 240-405-2173.
20..... Worship with Holy Communion, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 13025 Greensburg Rd., Smithsburg. 11 a.m. 240-405-2173.
20..... Easter Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m. at Grotto Chapel & Easter Morning Service at 9 a.m., Tom’s Creek UMC, 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg.
20..... Easter Service, Harriett Chapel, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt following Service.
20..... Easter Morning to Experience the Resurrection of Our Savior, Deerfield UMC, 16405 Foxville Deerfield Rd., Sabillasville. 10:30 a.m.
20..... Easter Services, 7 a.m. (with Breakfast following) & 9:00 a.m., Mt. Zion UMC, 13010 Mt. Zion Rd, Sabillasville.
25-May 2.. Thurmont Restaurant Week, Thurmont. 10Tavern, Bollinger’s Restaurant, Fratelli’s, Furnace Grill & Crab House, Los Amigos, Roy Rogers, Mountain Gate, Farmhouse Exchange, Kountry Kitchen, Uncle Dirty’s Brew Works. Featured menus.
26..... All Day Bingo Frenzy, VHC Auxiliary, VHC Activities Bldg., 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open 11 a.m.; games start 1 p.m. $60 in advance; $75 at door. Features 50 games – 9 pack – all inclusive. Meal included. Reg.: $150; specials: $200; jackpots: $500 & $1,000. Additional food/snacks available for purchase. Tickets: Savannah 443-789-7325 or VHC Weds. or Friday Bingo or online vhc6-auxiliary.square.site/.
26..... Ham & Turkey Pot Pie & Country Ham Carryout, Woodsboro Lutheran Church, 101 W. Main St., Woodsboro. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
24..... Thurmont Grange Roy Rogers Fundraiser, Thurmont Roy Rogers, 203 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 5-8 p.m.
26..... Thurmont Business Expo, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Showcases products & services from Thurmont businesses. Western theme. Food for sale from Thurmont Amb. Co. www.thurmontmainstreet.com.
26..... Strawberry Hill Animal Ambassadors Visit Apples UCC, 7908 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 10-11 a.m. All are welcome. Fun for all ages. Refreshments following program. 301-606-2169.
26..... Catoctin Church of Christ Ladies Day 2025, 140 North Carroll St., Thurmont. Speaker: Cynthia Guy from Myrtle Beach Church of Christ. Lesson 9-11:30 a.m. Box lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 301-271-2069 or catoctincoc@gmail.com.
27..... Shotgun Shoots (12 Gauge & 410), Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. Registration: noon. Shoots start 1 p.m. Tip jars will be available.
27..... Catoctin Church of Christ Ladies Day 2025, 140 North Carroll St., Thurmont. Speaker: Cynthia Guy from Myrtle Beach Church of Christ. Lesson 9-10 a.m. Church services 10-11 a.m. Potluck luncheon following services. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. 301-271-2069 or catoctincoc@gmail.com.
27..... Sunday School (all ages), TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9-10 a.m. Traditional Worship: 9 a.m. Fellowship time: 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship: 10:30 a.m. All welcome. If unable to attend in person, visit Facebook page for live stream. www.thurmontchurch.com. 301-271-4511.
27..... Easter Music Celebration, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 9:30 a.m. Combined service. www.wellerchurch.com.
27..... Spring Concert Series in the Union Church: Emmitsburg Community Chorus, St. John's Lutheran Church of Creagerstown, 8619 Blacks Mill Rd., Creagerstown. 3 p.m. 301-898-5290.
28..... TUMC Clothes Closet, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free clothing for men, women & children. For emergency needs, call 301-271-4511.
30..... “A Town Born of Revolution: The Founding of Woodsboro February 1786” Hosted by the Woodsboro Historical Society, Woodsboro Evangelical Lutheran Church, 101 S. Main St., Woodsboro. 7:30 p.m.
