Around Town
Cash Bingo
The Emmitsburg Lions Club is hosting a Cash Bingo on Sunday, July 19 at the Vigilant Hose Company Bingo in Emmitsburg. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. and games begin at 1:00 p.m. No tickets required. Food will be available for purchase. View the advertisement on page 52.
Graceham Moravian Church Events
Graceham Moravian Church will hold its monthly Served with Grace Free Dinner on Monday, July 6, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Join them on July 20-25 for Vacation Bible School, Rainforest Falls. 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, July 11. 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 44.
Catoctin Rec Softball Registration Open
Catoctin Rec Softball (CRC) registration is now open for the fall season. CRC will be fielding teams at the 8U, 10U, 12U, and 15U levels. Girls from the Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Woodsboro, Cascade, Lewistown, Taneytown, Fairfield, and Gettysburg areas are welcome to register. They offer an eight-game schedule, with all games played on Sunday afternoons. No double-headers. Games are played against other Frederick County teams, with practices beginning in mid-August. The cost is $50 for players at the 8U level and $70 for all others. Register by August 16 at www.catoctinreccouncil.com. View advertisement on page 37 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 Thurmont Community Ambulance. View the advertisement on page 36.
Lions Club Sandwich Sale
The Thurmont Lions Club will be selling its pit beef, pork, ham, and turkey sandwiches on July 4, August 1, and September 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (or until sold out) at the Bell Hill Farm on Rt. 15 in Thurmont. View the advertisement on page 29 for more information.
Tom’s Creek UMC Community Yard Sale
Join Tom’s Creek UCC for its Community Yard Sale on August 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is rain or shine. Vendor spaces are $10.00 each. Contact Kathy at 301-471-2585. View the advertisement on page 29.
Thurmont Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday until September 27, you can shop the Thurmont Farmer’s Market, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the Thurmont Community Park. Shop for all kinds of local goodness, including fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, handmade crafts, and much more! Food trucks will be onsite every week: July 4 — Cooking with Greece, Husky Hut Coffee Company, The Pita King, The Savagery; July 11 — DF 26 Authentic Mexican, Pretzel & Pizza Creations, Red Envelope Coffees, The Savagery; July 18 — Acai for Me, Kevin’s Bistro, Red Envelope, Snowball Waterfalls, The Savagery; July 25 — Ecklectic Coffee, M.R. Cheesecake, The Pita King, The Savagery. View the advertisement on page 28 for more information.
Mountain Fest
Save the date for the 50th Annual Mountain Fest on October 10 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and October 11 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) at Sabillasville Environmental School. The event will include a Car Show on Saturday (Rain date: Sunday), Tractor Show all weekend, and Touch-A-Truck on Sunday (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.). Admission is free. The event is currently looking for vendors. View the advertisement on page 42 for more information.
Christmas in July Yard Sale & Bake Sale
Do you love Christmas? This yard sale is for you. Stop by Tom’s Creek UMC on Saturday, July 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., to shop holiday decorations and treasures, including Christmas trees, lights, ornaments, etc. Enjoy hot dogs, Nanny’s BBQ, and baked goods while you shop. View the advertisement on page 24 for more information.
Catoctin Mt. Orchard Peach Festival
Come celebrate all things peaches at the Catoctin Mountain Orchard Peach Festival on August 1, from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. The event will include Live music (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), food trucks, vendors, petting zoo, fresh peaches, desserts, and more. Admission required. View the advertisement on page 23 for more information.
Tom’s Creek UMC Events
Join Tom’s Creek UMC for its summer events! Christmas in July Sale on July 18, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Come out and enjoy a free concert on July 25, featuring The Hyssongs, as well as on August 29, featuring the Down East Boys (at the Promised Land). Concerts include a free dinner starting at 5:00 p.m., with the concerts beginning at 6:00 p.m. On August 22, Tom’s Creek UMC will hold its Community Yard Sale (at the Promised Land), from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. View the advertisement on page 23 for more information.
Rocky Ridge Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ Platter
Enjoy a delicious Chicken BBQ platter on July 26, with pickup starting at 11:00 a.m. until sold out, at the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company. Each platter includes a quarter-chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, applesauce, a dinner roll, and a drink for $15.00. Pre-order online by scanning the QR code in the advertisement or by calling one of the numbers in the advertisement on page 21.
Mt. Tabor Festival
Come for a night of Fellowship at the Mt. Tabor Church Park on July 18 from 3:00 -8:00 p.m. Music by Honky Tonk Twins from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Home-cooked food, including soups, sandwiches, iced tea, and ice cream. View the advertisement on page 20.
St. John’s Festival
Save the Date for the St. John’s Reformed Church Festival in Sabillasville on August 15, starting at 3:00 p.m. Delicious food and music by CB Pickers. For more information, view the advertisement on page 12.
Youth Sports Leagues Now Open
The Frederick County Parks & Recreation Fall Youth Sports League Registration is now open. Sports include field hockey, flag football, soccer, and middle school volleyball. Sign up at www.recreator.com or visit the advertisement on page 11.
Whispering Creek Bluegrass Concert
Join St. John’s Reformed Church in Sabillasville at the Willard Pavilion for a free concert in the meadow featuring Whispering Creek Bluegrass on July 18 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Burgers, hot dogs, platters and baked goods will be available for purchase. View the advertisement on page 9.
Lewistown Indoor & Outdoor Yard Sale
Support the Lewistown Volunteer Fire Department at the Indoor & Outdoor Yard Sale on July 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Event features lots of vendors. Food will be available for purchase. View the advertisement on page 9 for more information.
Elias Yard & Bake Sale
Browse the treasures and pick up some sweet treats at the Elias Lutheran Church Yard & Bake Sale on July 23, 24, and 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. View the advertisement on page 9 for more information.
First Baptist Church VBS
Join the First Baptist Church in Thurmont for Vacation Bible School on July 12-16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is open to grades 3-5. View the advertisement on page 7.
Thurmont Ambulance Summer Gun Bash
Grab your tickets for the Thurmont Community Ambulance Summer Gun Bash on Saturday, August 8, at the Thurmont Event Complex. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. Food, beer, wine coolers, and soda will be served from noon to 5:00 p.m. Drawing begins at 11:45 a.m. Check out the listing of prizes, including $10,000 for the last drawing at 5:00 p.m in the advertisement on page 7.
Rocky Ridge Carnival
Mark your calendars for the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Carnival on August 10-15 at Mt. Tabor Park in Rocky Ridge. Enjoy nightly Bingo, live entertainment, games, carnival food, and more! The Parade will be held on August 12 at 7:00 p.m. View the advertisement on page 6 for more information.
Garfield UMC Church Picnic Fundraiser
Stop by the Garfield Church Picnic Grounds (Corner of Brandenburg Hollow and Garfield Road, Smithsburg) on August 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be food, drinks, baked goods, live music, yard and craft sale, and much more! Cash or check only. View advertisement on page 6 for more information.
Thurmont AMVETS 4th of July Celebration
The Thurmont AMVETS will be celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States by honoring Active Military Men and Women and Veterans with food and drink specials all day on July 4. Specials include 25-cent beer, as well as drink and food specials for $2.50. View the advertisement on page 5 for details.
Annual Thurmont Fireman’s Carnival
The Annual Thurmont Fireman’s Company is back to its original dates! Join them on July 6-11 at the Guardian Hose Company Carnival Grounds. Live Music every night: Monday, Taylor Brown (Elvis Impersonator); Tuesday, perones5.5 Men; Wednesday, Vinyl Fever; Thursday, Brushfire; Friday, Willie Barry & The Chaperones; Friday, The Cruiser. Nightly Platters available, starting at 6:00 p.m. The Parade will be held on Thursday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. Purchase pre-sale ride tickets for $20.00 (Savings of $5.00 per night). View the advertisement on page 2 for more details.
Thurmont “A Day in the Park”
The Town of Thurmont Parks & Recreation Department will once again host “A Day in the Park” through the summer, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the Thurmont Community Park. This program includes outdoor activities, games, and fun for children (ages 6-12). Each week has a different theme. The cost is $55.00. Join them on July 13-17 for week two. Registration is required and limited to 30 children. View the advertisement on page 13 for registration details.
