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Furs by Susan Share Your Love Event
Since 2013, Furs by Susan has been helping nonprofits provide food to citizens who have limited access to food. When you bring 12 non-perishable food items in the month of February, you will receive 40 percent off your purchase at their store at 1 Frederick Street in Hanover, Pennsylvania. View the advertisement on page 53.
All-You-Can-Eat Wings & Steamed Shrimp
Mark your calendars for the All-You-Can-Eat Wings & Steamed Shrimp event at the Thurmont Event Complex on Saturday, February 7. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Meal is served at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $25.00. The event will also feature 50/50 and tip jars. Proceeds benefit the Thurmont Community Ambulance Service. View the advertisement on page 43 for more details and information on how to get your tickets.
Bag & Cash Bingo
Come out on Sunday, February 22, to the Vigilant Hose Company Activities Building in Emmitsburg for the Bag & Cash Bingo. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Bingo begins at 1:00 p.m. Prizes include designer bags from Michael Kors, Coach, Dooney & Bourke, Kate Spade, and Vera Bradley, and cash. The cost is $25.00 per ticket. View the advertisement on page 19 for more information.
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 48.
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 February 18, March 18, and April 15. For more information, view the advertisement on page 43.
Carriage House Valentine’s Day Dinner
Treat your love to the Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two at the Carriage House in Emmitsburg on February 11-15. Dinner includes crab dip, choice of salad with rolls, lobster, filet mignon with Madeira mushrooms, two petite lump crab cakes, shrimp scampi, fried oysters, mashed potatoes, asparagus, assorted sweets (including chocolate covered strawberries), champagne or sparkling cider, coffee, and tea. Cost is $159 per couple ($10.00 off on February 11). View the advertisement on page 43 for more information.
Friends of the Thurmont Library Fundraiser Nights
You dine, they donate to the Friends of the Thurmont Library! Save the date for the following fundraiser nights: February 12—Thurmont Kountry Kitchen, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.; March 10—Fratelli’s NY Pizza, open to close; May 1—Thurmont Roy Rogers, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. View the advertisement on page 36 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 43 for ticket information.
CHS Safe & Sane Events
Support the Catoctin High School (CHS) Class of 2026! Register for the two upcoming events: Cash Bingo on January 31 at the Lewistown Fire Hall and the Sportsman Dinner on February 28 at the Vigilant Hose Company Building. The St. Patty’s Day Bash at the Thurmont American Legion will be held on March 21. View the advertisement on page 42 for more information.
CYA Lacrosse Registration Open
Registration for Catoctin Youth Lacrosse is now open to ages 4-14! Whether your child is new to the game or a returning player, this is the perfect opportunity to learn, grow, and compete. Register at https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/43456. For more information, view the advertisement on page 47.
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 40 for more details and information on how to get your tickets today!
Tom’s Creek Pancake Dinner & Ash Wednesday Service
Join Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church for its Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner on February 17, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. All are welcome! Join area United Methodists for a shared Ash Wednesday Service on February 18 at 7:00 p.m. The service will be held at Thurmont UMC, located at 13880 Long Road in Thurmont. Also, be sure to check the advertisement on page 34 regarding burial plot prices.
Registration Open for Catoctin Rec Softball
Catoctin Rec Softball (CRC) registration is now open for the spring season. CRC will be fielding teams at the 8U, 10U, 12U, and 15U levels. The fee is $150 for players at the 8U level, and $170 for all others. Register by January 31 and receive a $20.00 discount. Girls from the Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Woodsboro, Cascade, Lewistown, Taneytown, Fairfield, Frederick, and Gettysburg areas are welcome to register. Games are played against other Frederick County teams, with practices beginning in mid-March. Registration will end February 28. To register, visit www.catoctinreccouncil.com, contact Catoctinsoftball@gmail.com, or call Dana Randall at 301-271-3958 with questions. View the advertisement on page 33.
Filled Basket & Cash Bingo
Join the Thurmont Lions Club for the Filled Basket and 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 and King tuts, tip jars, 50/50, and raffles. For information on purchasing tickets and more details, view the advertisement on page 29.
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, February 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 25.
Graceham Moravian Dinners
Graceham Moravian Church will hold its monthly Served with Grace Free Dinner on Monday, February 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 25.
Night at the Races
Join the Thurmont AMVETS Post 7 Auxiliary for its Night at the Races fundraiser on Sunday, March 22, with proceeds benefiting the Lions Club Gold Stars Memorial at the Thurmont Memorial Park. Doors open at noon. Races begin at 1:00 p.m. Free admission, open to all ages, food available for purchase, 50/50, and raffles. The Auxiliary is still looking for two table sponsors. View the advertisement on page 25 for more information.
Spring & Summer Camps
Thinking about warmer weather? Frederick County Parks & Rec will be offering spring and summer camps. Preview the Spring/Summer Recreater & Summer Camp Guides on February 6 at 5:00 p.m. Registration opens on February 10 at 8:00 a.m. For more information, view the advertisement on page 24.
St. Anthony’s Old Fashioned Bingo
Join St. Anthony’s Parish for Old Fashioned Bingo on February 14. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. Food and baked goods will be available for sale. Bingo also features 50/50, tip jars, and raffles. View the advertisement on page 23 for more information.
St. John’s Drive-Thru Dinner
Let St. John’s Lutheran Church in Creagerstown do the cooking! Place your orders by February 15 for the Drive-Thru Dinner & Bake Sale. Dinner includes fried chicken, green beans, pepper slaw, a biscuit, and a slice of cake, all for $17.00. Buckets of fried chicken are also available. Pickup is February 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For information on placing orders and more details, view the advertisement on page 20.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Harriet Chapel invites you to the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 17, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Dinner is served with a free-will offering ($10.00 donation recommended). Menu includes plain and blueberry pancakes, sausage patties, strawberries and whipped cream, coffee, tea, and juices. View the advertisement on page 19 for more information.
All-You-Can-Eat Slippery Pot Pie
Mark your calendars for the All-You-Can-Eat Slippery Pot Pie at the Thurmont Event Complex on Saturday, February 21, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00. The event will also feature 50/50 and tip jars. Proceeds benefit the Thurmont Community Ambulance Service. View the advertisement on page 19 for more details and information on how to get your tickets.
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 18 for more information.
Thurmont Community Lenten Services
Join the Thurmont Ministerum for Community Lenten Services. All services begin at 7:00 p.m. Services will be held on February 23 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, on March 2 at Graceham Moravian Church, on March 9 at Trinity United Church of Christ, on March 16 at Church of the Brethren, and on March 23 at Taize Service at Harriet Chapel – Catoctin Episcopal Parish. View the advertisement on page 18.
Comedy Stand Up Show & Dinner
Need some laughs? Join the Thurmont AMVETS and the NAMS Knights of America for a Stand Up Comedy Show. Tickets are $40.00 each (includes dinner with Marry Me Chicken, crab cakes, salad, and dessert). Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. View the advertisement for information on purchasing tickets on page 18.
Country Style Breakfast & Butchering
Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company is once again holding its Breakfast and Butchering on February 21 at the fire station. Breakfast will be served from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. Pre-order your butchering orders by February 13 by calling the numbers listed in the advertisement on page 10.
