Around Town

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 of up to $1,500! Proceeds benefit the Thurmont Community Ambulance Service. View the advertisement on page 50.

Coach Bag & Money Bingo

Get your tickets for the Coach Bag & Money Bingo on Sunday, March 15, at the Thurmont Event Complex. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Bingo starts at 1:00 p.m. Bingo features 28 games total, with 12 games paying $150, 14 games of Coach bags, a halftime game of $500, and a final game of $1,000. Cash bar and kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit the Thurmont Community Ambulance Service. View the advertisement on page 51 for more details and information on how to get your tickets today!

AMVETS Catfish & Chicken Fry

Come ready to eat for the AMVETS Post 7 Catfish & Chicken Fry on Saturday, March 14. Doors open at 3:00 p.m.; feed is from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 each and include soda and “AMVETS Milk.” Must be 21 or older to attend. View the advertisement on page 47.

Spring Eggstravaganza Craft & Vendor Event

Have cabin fever? Stop by the Spring Eggstravaganza Craft & Vendor Show at the Thurmont Event Complex on Saturday, March 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Food is available for purchase. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny at 11:00 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Thurmont Ambulance Company. View the advertisement on page 45 for more information.

Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Bingo

Mark your calendars for the next Bingo at the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company in Rocky Ridge on Saturday, March 14. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with games starting at 7:00 p.m. Come hungry! Food is available for purchase. View the advertisement on page 39.

Lions Club Easter Sunday Egg Hunt

The Thurmont Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt is back! Bring the kids on Easter Sunday, April 5, at promptly 2:00 p.m. to the Thurmont Town Park. The event is open to ages birth to 12. The top eggs have $20.00 (one for each age group). Eggs are filled with candy, money, and surprises. View the advertisement on page 39.

Real Estate Auction – Emmitsburg

Looking to purchase a farm? Hurley Auctions will be selling a 111+ acre farm at 16751 Scott Road in Emmitsburg on April 10, at 1:00 p.m. Tour the property on March 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and on April 1, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. View advertisement on page 7.

Parks & Rec Spring & Summer Registration

Looking for a camp or program for the spring or summer? Registration is now open. Don’t wait, spots fill fast! Frederick County Parks & Rec offers programming for all ages. Visit recreator.com or view the advertisement on page 37.

AMVETS Post 7 Ladies Auxiliary Monthly Bingo

Bingo is back at the Thurmont AMVETS Post 7! The Ladies Auxiliary will host Bingo on the third Wednesday of each month, starting at 5:00 p.m. Upcoming dates are March 18, April 15, and May 20. For more information, view the advertisement on page 28.

Carriage House Easter Buffet

Make your reservations for The Carriage House’s Easter Buffet & Special Menu on April 5, from 11:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. The cost is $40.00 for adults, $17.00 for children, and free for children ages three and under. View the advertisement on page 26 for more information.

Tom’s Creek Easter Services & Easter Egg Candy Fundraiser

He is Risen! Join Tom’s Creek UMC for its Easter services, including: Palm/Passion on March 29 at 9:00 a.m.; Maundy Thursday on April 2 at 7:00 p.m.; Good Friday Tenebrae on April 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the Taneytown UMC; Easter Sunrise Service on April 5 at 6:30 a.m. at the Grotto Chapel; and Easter Worship on April 5 at 9:00 a.m. Support the church by purchasing Homemade Easter Egg Candy: milk chocolate with peanut butter and dark chocolate with coconut. The cost is $15.00 per dozen and $8.00 per half-dozen. View advertisement on page 27 for ordering information.

A Night at the Races

Place your “bet” for a chance to win cash at the Mother Seton Home School Association’s A Night at the Races on Saturday, April 25, from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. The evening will include games of chance, live and silent auctions, and a catered dinner by The Carriage House. View the advertisement on page 27 for more information.

Thurmont Top Shots

The spring season of trapshooting is beginning at the Thurmont Conservation Club. Join them on March 17 at 6:00 p.m. for the Trapshooting Interest/Registration Meeting & Practice. Open to ages 9-22. View the advertisement on page 26 for more information.

Vigilant Hose Company’s Spring Fling

Get your tickets now for Vigilant Hose Company’s Annual Spring Fling on Saturday, May 9. Gates open at 10:30 a.m., with the first drawing at noon. Tickets are $100 and are good for two people (includes food and drinks). Purchase your ticket by April 1 for a chance to enter the Early Bird Drawing for two $1,000 prizes. View the advertisement on page 25 for ticket information.

Real Estate Auction – Cascade

Looking to purchase a home? Hurley Auctions will be selling a colonial-style home and adjacent lot at 14516 Pen Mar High Rock Road in Cascade on March 16 at 3:00 p.m. Tour the property on March 7, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., and March 12, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. View advertisement on page 25 for more information.

Easter Cash Bingo

Need some extra cash for Easter? Join the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company on April 4 for the Easter Cash Bingo. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Bingo begins at 12:30 p.m. Bingo includes a $1,000 jackpot. Pre-order tickets for $25.00. View the advertisement on page 25 for more information.

Spring Soup & Sandwich Sale

Think spring and order some delicious soups and sandwiches from Emmanuel Baust United Church of Christ In Taneytown. Soup is $8.00 per quart (three kinds available), and sandwiches will be served cold (three kinds available). Pre-order by March 14. Orders can be picked up on March 21, from 12-3 p.m. Call 410-857-0416 or email sandys46@netscape.com. View the advertisement on page 25.

Bag & Cash Bingo

Want to win cash or a designer bag? Grab your tickets for the Vigilant Hose Company’s Bag & Cash Bingo on Sunday, March 22, at the VHC Activities Building. Doors open at 11:00 a.m., and games start at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 each. To purchase tickets, call the VHC members listed in the advertisement on page 11.

Thurmont Ambulance Company Egg Hunt

Children (ages birth-12) should bring their baskets for the Thurmont Ambulance Company’s Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, at the Thurmont Event Complex. The hunt will start promptly at 1:00 p.m. Enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny! This event is free. View the advertisement on page 22.

The Journey to the Cross & Easter Services

Deerfield UMC presents the moving performance of “The Journey to the Cross” on March 29 and April 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Sabillasville. Join them again on Easter Morning at 10:30 a.m. to experience the resurrection. Easter Services will also be held at Mt. Zion UMC, located at 13010 Mt. Zion Road in Sabillasville, at 7:00 a.m., with Easter breakfast following and a 9:00 a.m. service. View the advertisement on page 20.

Harriet Chapel Easter Services

You are welcome to join Harriet Chapel for the following services: Palm Sunday, March 29, at 9:00 a.m.; Maundy Thursday, April 2, at 7:00 p.m.; Good Friday, April 3, at 7:00 p.m.; Easter Sunday, April 5, at 9:30 a.m. with an Easter Egg Hunt to follow. View the advertisement on page 19 for more information.

Slippery Pot Pie & Country Ham Sandwiches Sale

Grab some delicious food to warm you up at the Lewistown Methodist Church Slippery Pot Pie & Country Ham Sandwich Sale. Chicken Pot Pie: $9.00; Country Ham Sandwiches: $5.00. Place advance orders by April 4 by emailing lumcpotpie@gmail.com. Pickup will be Saturday, April 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. View the advertisement on page 18.

Easter Sunrise Service at the Grotto

The Emmitsburg Council of Churches is hosting an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 5, at 6:30 a.m. at the National Shrine Grotto. Special Music by Emmitsburg Community Chorus. View the advertisement on page 13.

Elias Yard Sale & Bake Sale

Stop by and browse for treasures at the Elias Lutheran Church Yard & Bake Sale on March 12, 13, and 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, in Emmitsburg. View the advertisement on page 10.

Served with Grace & Oyster Dinners

Graceham Moravian Church will hold its monthly Served with Grace Free Dinner on Monday, March 2, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to join. Carry Out Oyster Platter Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dinner includes fried oysters, green beans, au gratin potatoes, cole slaw, and cake for $18.00. No advance orders needed. View the advertisement on page 8.

Old Fashioned Bingo

Join the Vigilant Hose Company for Old Fashioned Bingo on Tuesday, March 3, at the VHC Activities Building in Emmitsburg. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Early bird games begin at 6:50 p.m., and regular games begin at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $10.00 for the Basic Game Pack, and you get a chance to win a gift card in every basket game. View the advertisement on page 8.

Weller UMC Events

Join the Weller UMC in Thurmont for several upcoming events including: Puppet Ministry on March 15 at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services; Talent Show and Cake & Pie Auction on March 21 at 6:00 p.m.; Palm Sunday Music Celebration on March 29 with a combined service at 9:30 a.m. and a pancake breakfast to follow; Holy Thursday Service, April 2 at 7:00 p.m., and Easter Sunday Servies on April 5 at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. View the advertisement on page 8.

Yard Sale, Crafts & Antiques

The Thurmont Guardian Hose Company is looking for vendors for its event on Saturday, June 6, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Thurmont Carnival Grounds. Spots are $20.00 each. Contact Patty at 301-788-0432. View the advertisement on page 8.

Filled Basket & Cash Bingo

Join the Thurmont Lions Club for the Filled Basket & Cash Bingo on March 22. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Bingo starts at 1:00 p.m. The cost is $20.00 per ticket, which includes 20 regular games. Specials sold separately. The event features a $1,000 jackpot, King tuts, tip jars, 50/50, and raffles. For information on purchasing tickets and more details, view the advertisement on page 7.

Woodsboro Easter Egg Hunt & Kids Easter Bingo

The Town of Woodsboro and Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Company will host an Easter Egg Hunt at the Woodsboro Regional Park on Saturday, March 28, at 2:00 p.m. Come get your pictures with the Easter Bunny! Then, on Sunday, March 22, join them for the Kids Easter Bingo at the Woodsboro Fire Hall. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and games begin at 1:00 p.m. View the advertisement on page 5 for more information.

Mother Seton School Cash Bingo

Come ready to tow in some cash on Saturday, March 28, at the Vigilant Hose Company (VHC) Activities Building in Emmitsburg. Doors open at 4:00 p.m., and games start at 6:00 p.m. Tickets include dinner and are $40.00 in advance and $50.00 at the door. You could win the $1,000 Jackpot. Purchase tickets at the VHC Bingos, The Palms Restaurant, or by using the QR code in the advertisement on page 5.

Muffins for a Cure Fundraiser

Sailor Art LLC will be selling muffins in support of Ethan Patrick, a child who has been diagnosed with cancer in Florida, at the Thurmont American Legion Pop-up Shop on March 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All muffin sales go directly to the Patrick Family. View the advertisement on page 23.

Egg-Stravaganza

Bring the whole family to First Baptist Church’s Annual Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday, March 28, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The rain date is April 4. The event will offer games, crafts, an egg hunt, free snow cones, puppets, raffles, photos with Mr. Bunny, a moon bounce, and more! View the advertisement on page 3.