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October Community Calendar
1...... Twelve Days of Christmas Lottery Raffle, Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co., Rocky Ridge. Donation $10 per ticket. Drawing: Dec. 14-Dec. 25. Winners are determined by evening MD “Pick 3.” Get your tickets now: Penny 240-674-9834; Dave 240-385-6682; Rob 301-271-7780; Bonny 301-788-0311; or visit www.rockyridgevfc.com.
1...... 3-D Archery Shoots, Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. 5 p.m.
2...... 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. Benefits Thurmont Community Amb. Srv. www.thurmonteventcomplex.com.
3...... Property Showing: Excellent 19.87+ Acre Farm in Westminster, 1518 Hughes Shop Rd., Westminster, MD. Noon-2 p.m. Farmhouse, outbuildings, fenced pasture & tillable land. Auction: Oct. 15. Hurley Auctions 717-597-9100; www.hurleyauctions.com.
3...... Live Music at AMVETS Post 7: Firehouse DJ, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7-10 p.m. Open to public. No cover charge.
3...... Catoctin Church of Christ Gospel Sing & Hog Roast, Thurmont Community Park, Large Pavilion A, 19 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 4 p.m. Open to the public. All ages welcome. Activities & crafts for kids. RSVP: please email catoctincoc@gmail.com.
3...... Cruise In Car Show, 13516 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free for spectators. No required entry fee; donations are welcome. Food & drink available for purchase. Door prizes, 50/50, music, basket raffles & games of chance. Questions: Rob 301-271-7780. Sponsored by Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co.
4...... Shotgun Shoots (12 Gauge & 410), Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. Registration at noon. Shoots at 1 p.m. Tip jars available.
4...... Skunk Meet & Greet with Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve, 7908 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m. Fun for all ages. 240-385-7617.
4...... Lewistown Ruritan Chicken BBQ, 15 North & Fish Hatchery Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m. until sold out.
5….Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m.
5...... Served With Grace Free Dinner, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-7 p.m. www.gracehammoravian.org.
6,13,30…3-Part Course, Almost Blue Mountain City: The Story of Thurmont, Maryland, Thurmont Grange Hall, 17 N. Carroll St., Thurmont. 6-8 p.m.
7...... Queen of Hearts Drawing (Wednesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7:30 p.m.
7...... Cornhole Tourn. (Wednesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games at 7 p.m.
7-10. Fall Fest & Giant Yard Sale, Harriet Chapel, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Great food. Bake table. www.harrietchapel.org or 301-271-4553.
8...... Property Showing: Excellent 19.87+ Acre Farm in Westminster, 1518 Hughes Shop Rd., Westminster, MD. 3-5 p.m. Farmhouse, outbuildings, fenced pasture & tillable land. Auction: Oct. 15. Hurley Auctions 717-597-9100; www.hurleyauctions.com.
8...... 3-D Archery Shoots, Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. 5 p.m.
8...... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
8 ..... 7 of Hearts Drawing (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Open to the public. Must buy ticket by 6 p.m. 301-271-3371.
8...... Bingo (Thursdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
8...... Line Dancing (Thursdays), American Legion Post 168, Upstairs, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
8,9... AMVETS Colorfest Bake Sale, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 5-8 p.m.
8-10. Graceham Moravian Church’s Food & Yard Sale, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. A variety of food available for sale, including their famous fried oyster sandwiches.
8-11. Yard Sale, Food Sale & Bake Sale, St. Anthony’s Shrine, Emmitsburg. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Food only Thurs. & Fri. Benefits St. Anthony’s Shrine Cemetery. Clothes, shoes, household items & lots of good stuff. Spaces available for $5/day (must bring own table – reservation for space not needed). Info.: Leo 301-730-3384.
9...... Fort Ritchie’s Sporting Clays Fundraiser, held at Orvis Hill Country Shooting Grounds (519 Gladhill Rd, Fairfield, PA 17320). 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $125/participant (includes 100 targets, lunch & awards). Register: www.thefrcc.org/special-events/clay-shoot/. 301-241-5085.
9...... 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. Benefits Thurmont Community Amb. Srv. www.thurmonteventcomplex.com.
9...... Speaker Series: Nutrition and Heart Health, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 6-7 p.m. www.thefrcc.org. 301-241-5085.
9-11. Thurmont Grange Hall Food For Sale, Located near the Carnival Grounds & Carroll St., Thurmont. Fri.: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sat. & Sun.: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Outdoor seating available. Hand-dipped ice cream, sandwiches, soups, hot dogs, drinks & more.
9-11. Huge Yard Sale, Apples United Church of Christ, 7908 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Benefiting Apples Church & the community. 240-385-7617.
10.... Friends of Thurmont Regional Library Pop-Up Book Sale, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. Weather dependent.
10.... Steppin’ Saturdays Walking Group, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 8:20-8:40 a.m. www.thefrcc.org. 301-241-5085.
10,11...... 62nd Annual Catoctin Colorfest, Community Park, Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. Shuttle bus service available. Nationally recognized juried arts & craft show. Crafts, art, jewelry, collectibles, food & much more. www.colorfest.org.
10,11...... Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. Ridgefest Food Sales, 13527 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. Oct. 10: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Oct. 11: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Breakfast sandwiches, famous fried ham sandwiches, fries & drinks. Yard Sale spots available ($20/inside spot; $10/outside spot): Penny 240-674-9834. All sales benefit Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co.
10,11...... 50th Annual Sabillasville Mountain Festival, Environmental School (SES), 16210 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. Oct. 10: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 11: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission & parking. Vendors, live demos, kids’ games, food trucks, live music, Car Show (Oct. 10 / registration 10 a.m. / $10 entry fee), Tractor Show (both days / no entry fee), Touch a Truck (Oct. 11 / 11 a.m.-3 p.m.). All proceeds benefit SES PTO. www.sesclassical.org.
10-12...... Mount Tabor Church Ridgefest, Mount Tabor Church Park, 13616 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. Fri. & Sat.: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun.: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Home-cooked food; Apple Butter $5/pint. Cash Only. Flea Market; tables by numerous vendors. For spaces, call Jeff Sharrer 301-447-6387.
14.... Red Cross Blood Drive, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 1-6 p.m. www.thefrcc.org. 301-241-5085.
15.... Property Auction: Excellent 19.87+ Acre Farm in Westminster, 1518 Hughes Shop Rd., Westminster, MD. 3 p.m. Farmhouse, outbuildings, fenced pasture & tillable land. Hurley Auctions 717-597-9100; www.hurleyauctions.com.
15.... Potluck Senior Lunch (55 & older), St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 17015 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. 11:30 a.m.
15.... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
15 ... 7 of Hearts Drawing (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Open to the public. Must buy ticket by 6 p.m. 301-271-3371.
15.... 3-D Archery Shoots, Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. 5 p.m.
16.... Stand Up Comedy Show, Presented by Thurmont AMVETS Post 7 & NAM Knights of America, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7-10 p.m. $30/person. Buy tickets at AMVETS Post 7. Purchase an all-you-can-eat wing buffet for $18.99.
16.... 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. Benefits Thurmont Community Amb. Srv. www.thurmonteventcomplex.com.
17.... Live Music at AMVETS Post 7: Tune Shifters Band, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Open to public. No cover charge.
17.... Fall Craft Bazaar, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. www.thefrcc.org. 301-241-5085.
17.... Thurmont Covered Bridge 5K Gateway to the Cure: Calling All Runners & Walkers, Eyler Park Rd., Thurmont. 8:30 a.m. Support the Patty Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund. Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Thurmont/GatewaytotheCure5K.
17.... Emmitsburg High School’s 102nd Annual Alumni Banquet, Emmitsburg Ambulance Center, 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Social Hour at 3 p.m. Dinner at 4 p.m.
17.... Steppin’ Saturdays Walking Group, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 8:20-8:40 a.m. www.thefrcc.org. 301-241-5085.
17.... Grace “Rocky Hill” Food & Shopping Fair, 10825 Coppermine Rd., Woodsboro. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Reserve food for pickup: noon-3 p.m.—qts. of chicken corn soup ($8.50), pts. of hot beef ($10), ham sandwiches ($5). Reserve your 10x10 space: $10/table (supplies are limited)—Call 301-514-1297 or grhchurch@gmail.com. Food pickup rain or shine; yard sale weather permitting.
17.... 2nd Annual Mike Taber Memorial Ride, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 13025 Greensburg Rd., Smithsburg. Registration: Noon; Kickstands Up: 1 p.m.; Ride Ends: 3 p.m. Family-Friendly Ride. Suggested donation: $25/rider. Motorcycles, cars & bicycles all welcome. Proceeds going to Micah’s Backpack and Ladders to Leaders. In case of rain, ride will be rescheduled in spring 2027. Pastor Julie Brigham 240-405-2173.
18.... Shotgun Shoots (12 Gauge & 410), Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. Registration at noon. Shoots at 1 p.m. Tip jars available.
20.... AMVETS Tuesdays Bingo, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Doors open 5 p.m. Bingo starts 7 p.m.
20.... Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 10-11:30 a.m.
22.... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
22 ... 7 of Hearts Drawing (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Open to the public. Must buy ticket by 6 p.m. 301-271-3371.
22.... 3-D Archery Shoots, Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. 5 p.m.
23.... 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. Benefits Thurmont Community Amb. Srv. www.thurmonteventcomplex.com.
23.... Live Music at AMVETS Post 7: Lauren Hill, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 6-9 p.m. Open to public. No cover charge.
23,24...... Fall Used Book & Rummage Sale – Books Only, Emmanuel Baust UCC, 2940 Old Taneytown Rd., Westminster. Fri.: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.: 8 a.m.-noon. Info.: Susie at slawr@hotmail.com or call 410-984-2780. All proceeds donated to local schools.
23-25...... Boo in the Zoo – Back to Our Wild Roots After Dark, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve, 13019 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 5-9 p.m. Last admission at 8 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance: www.catoctinwildlifepreserve.com. Treat stations, animal encounters, food trucks, games & activities, campfire & much more. Rain or shine event.
24.... Live Music at AMVETS Post 7: Truck Stop Burritos, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7-10 p.m. Open to public. No cover charge.
25.... Fall Fest, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. Noon-2 p.m. Costume Contest, facepainting by Elizabeth, hayrides, Trunk or Treat, crafts, light lunch.
25.... Thurmont AMVETS Post 7 Ladies Auxiliary’s Spaghetti Luncheon & Chinese Auction Fundraiser, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Noon-3 p.m. All-you-can-eat for $10. Open to the public; all ages welcome. Raffle tickets: 7 for $5; 30 for $20.
25.... Slippery Chicken Pot Pie Quarts Sale, 8 Locust St., Union Bridge. $8/qt. Pickup: 1-3 p.m. Pre-order by Oct. 20: Missi 443-340-9462. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Union Bridge Fire Co.
29.... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
29 ... 7 of Hearts Drawing (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Open to the public. Must buy ticket by 6 p.m. 301-271-3371.
29.... 3-D Archery Shoots, Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. 5 p.m.
30.... 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. Benefits Thurmont Community Amb. Srv. www.thurmonteventcomplex.com.
30,31...... Fall Used Book & Rummage Sale – Clothes Only, Emmanuel Baust UCC, 2940 Old Taneytown Rd., Westminster. Fri.: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Info.: Susie at slawr@hotmail.com or call 410-984-2780. All proceeds donated to local schools.
30,31...... Boo in the Zoo – Back to Our Wild Roots After Dark, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve, 13019 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 5-9 p.m. Last admission at 8 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance: www.catoctinwildlifepreserve.com. Treat stations, animal encounters, food trucks, games & activities, campfire & much more. Rain or shine event.
31.... Annual Emmitsburg Halloween Parade & Party. Trick-or-Treating— 5-6:45 p.m. Parade Lineup & Tagging—6:45-7 p.m. at the Municipal Pool; Parade starts at 7 p.m. on West Lincoln, down Patterson, onto W. Main St. to the square, right on S. Seton & ends on Lincoln (behind Vigilant Hose Fire Station). Party & Activities: held at the Vigilant Hose Fire Station immediately following parade; apple cider, gingerbread cupcakes, kids’ crafts & games, door prizes, and parade costume awards (cutest, funniest, scariest, most original & best group).
31.... Halloween Emmitsburg: Trick-or-Treating 5-6:45 p.m.; Costume Parade Tagging & Lineup at town pool 6:45-7 p.m.; Halloween Party & Parade Awards following parade (prizes awarded for cutest, funniest, scariest, most original & best group); ginger bread & cider, games & door prizes at party.
31.... Turkey & Ham Slippery Potpie Carryout, Woodsboro Lutheran Church, 101 S. Main St., Woodsboro. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
31.... Trunk or Treat, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 3-5 p.m. www.thefrcc.org. Organizations will set up a trunk or canopy to hand out treats to children.
31.... AMVETS Post 7 Annual Sportsman Drawing & Dinner, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Doors open 4 p.m. Dinner 5 p.m. $35/person. Drawing includes 12 guns and a losers jar. Must be 21 years or older to attend.
