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December Community Calendar
1.......... Maryland Christmas Show - Maryland’s Premier Christmas Event, Frederick County Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10/adult; $4/children. Parking $2. www.marylandchristmasshow.com.
1........ Advent Celebration, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 1-3 p.m. Crafts & light refreshments. 301-271-2802. www.wellerchurch.com.
1........ Emmitsburg Community Chorus Concert, Basilica of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 339 S. Seton Ave, Emmitsburg. Free. 4 p.m. Freewill offering accepted.
1........ Wolfsville Ruritan Club’s Sub Sale—Orders Due. 12-inch cold cut subs (lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, hot pepper relish—on the side). $7 each. Place orders: Billy 301-293-2426 or email [email protected] (preferred). Pick up orders Dec. 11 (3-6 p.m.): Wolfsville Ruritan Community Park, 12708 Brandenburg Hollow Rd., Myersville.
1........ Frederick Chorale Concert, St. John’s Lutheran Church of Creagerstown in St. John’s Union Church Bldg., 8619 Blacks Mill Rd., Thurmont. 3 p.m. Light refreshments follow concert. 301-898-5290.
1........ Main Street Holiday Train Display, 224 N. Church St., Thurmont (next to Dirty Dawg). Noon-4 p.m. Brought to you by Frederick Co. Society of Model Engineers & Thurmont Main Street. Also, delicious Crepes will be on hand in same bldg. by Veron & his family. www.thurmontmainstreet.com. Also: Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22.
1........ Christmas in Thurmont’s Annual Stamp Mapping. Pick up your map at Cousins Ace Hardware, The Dirty Dawg & Studio 24E. Return completed maps to Guardian Hose Co. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
1........ Dorothea Barrick “Sunflowers & Snow” Paintings & Prints (thru Feb. 2025), Garryowen Irish Pub, 126 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg, PA. 11 a.m.-12 a.m.
2........ Served With Grace Free Dinner, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-7 p.m. www.gracehammoravian.org.
2........ Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free clothing, coats, and Christmas toys. For emergency needs, call 301-271-4511.
2........ Emmitsburg Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Town Office, 300A S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 6 p.m. Following is Evening of Christmas Spirit at Carriage House Inn, with complimentary hot dogs, cookies, live Nativity, hot chocolate, hayrides & live entertainment.
3........ Yoga (every Tuesday), American Legion Post 168 (Upstairs), 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
4........ Bible Study (every Wednesday) with Pastor Ken, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. www.thurmontchurch.com.
4........ Cornhole Tournament (every Wednesday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 7 p.m.
4........ Queen of Hearts Drawing (every Wednesday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7:30 p.m.
5........ Women’s Bible Study (every Thursday), Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m.
5........ Taekwondo (every Thursday), Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m. (Grades 3-5); 7 p.m. (Grades 6-12 & Adults). By donation. New students welcome every week. www.thurmontchurch.com.
5........ YMCA Early Head Start Open House /Job Fair, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 3-6 p.m. www.frederickymca.org.
5........ Bingo (every Thursday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
5........ Line Dancing (every Thursday), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
5........ Piano Citizens Recital, Sunderman Conservatory of Music, 300 N. Washington St., Gettysburg, PA. 6:30 p.m.
6........ 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.
6........ Christmas in Rocky Ridge, Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co., 13527 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. 5-9 p.m. Tree lighting 6:45 p.m.; entertainment 7 p.m. (5.5 men & CHS Jazz Band). Food trucks, games, campfires w/s’mores, crafts & Santa. Free event. Everyone welcome.
7........ Holiday Bazaar, Woodsboro Lutheran Church, 101 S. Main St., Woodsboro. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
7........ Emmitsburg Community Chorus Concert, Lewistown UMC, 11032 Hessong Bridge Rd., Thurmont. 3 p.m. Freewill offering accepted.
7........ Christmas Club, First Baptist Church, 7 Sunny Way, Thurmont. 2-4 p.m. Snacks, Puppet Show & crafts. www.fbcthurmont.org.
7........ Breakfast w/Santa & Christmas Bazaar, Mother Seton School, 100 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. 8 a.m.-noon. Free admission. Breakfast: $10 (ages 7-adult); $5 (ages 3-6); $40 (family of 5+); Free (ages 2 & under). Crafters, pictures with Santa, bake table, door prizes & more. Tickets: www.mothersetonschool.org/Santa.
7........ 1st Annual Christmas Bazaar & More, Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Rd., Frederick. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors, craft room with handmade items, kids shopping room, live music all day, nativity display, train display, silent auction & gift wrapping. Breakfast & lunch sold. Free entry, large parking area, handicap accessible.
7........ 21st Annual Christmas in Thurmont. Prize drawings 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free photos with Santa, make-and-take Christmas craft tables. www.thurmontmainstreet.com.
7........ Traditional Christmas in Catoctin Furnace Village, Harriet Chapel, Catoctin Episcopal Parish, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free tours, refreshments & children’s activities. www.harrietchapel.org. 301-271-4554.
7........ Catoctin FFA Pet Photos with Santa, Frederick TSC, 7631 Devilbiss Bridge Rd, Frederick. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
7........ St. Rita’s KringleFest, St. Rita’s Parish Hall, 13219 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, PA. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
7........ Christmas Bazaar, Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Rd., Frederick. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
7........ Parents Night Out, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 4-8 p.m. All ages welcome. Register: www.thurmontchurch.com.
8........ Emmitsburg Community Chorus Concert, Homewood at Crumland Farms, The Lodges Great Room & Event Center, 500 Pearson Circle, Frederick. 7 p.m.
8........ Breakfast with Santa, Union Bridge Fire Hall, 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge. 7-11 a.m.
8........ Combined Worship Service, Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church, 15116 Foxville Church Rd., Sabillasville. 10 a.m. Fellowship meal will follow. Julie Brigham 240-405-2173.
10...... Emmitsburg Community Chorus Concert, Catoctin View Seventh-day Adventist Church, 15601 Catoctin Mountain Highway, Thurmont. 7 p.m. Freewill offering accepted.
11...... Bible Study (every Wednesday) with Pastor Ken, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
12...... Women’s Bible Study (every Thursday), Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m.
12...... Taekwondo (every Thursday), Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m. (Grades 3-5); 7 p.m. (Grades 6-12 & Adults). By donation. New students welcome every week. www.thurmontchurch.com.
13...... Mighty Warriors Youth Group (Pre-K thru 5th grade), Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7 p.m.
13...... Thurmont Lions Club’s Christmas Cookie Contest: Bring six of your finest Christmas cookies on a paper plate. Drop-off: St. John Lutheran Church, 15 N. Church St., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Judged on taste, appearance, texture, creativity & Christmas spirit. $10 entry donation required. All proceeds go to local charities. Winners will be contacted Dec. 14.
13...... Small Town Christmas on Main Street, Thurmont. Visit local shops & Pop-Up Shops along the way. Wear your “ugliest” sweater and enter contest at 10 Tavern at 8:30 p.m. for a prize. Horse & Carriage Rides 5-8 p.m. Reservations: 301-271-7313, press 0. www.thurmontmainstreet.com.
14...... Holiday Craft Bazaar, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
14...... Museums by Candlelight, Harriet Chapel, Catoctin Episcopal Parish, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. Noon.-5 p.m. Free tours, refreshments & children’s activities. www.harrietchapel.org. 301-271-4554.
14...... Blue Ridge Summit Free Library Yuletide Celebration, 13676 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit, PA. 4-6:30 p.m.
14...... Country Church Tour, Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church and Foxville School House, 14814 Foxville-Deerfield Rd., Sabillasville. 1-5 p.m. Julie Brigham 240-405-2173.
14...... Pet Pictures with Santa at The Dirty Dawg, 224 N. Church St., Unit C2, Thurmont. Noon-4 p.m. Old Fireman’s BBQ food truck onsite during pictures. 240-288-8771.
14...... 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.
14...... Free Breakfast with Santa, Thurmont Amb. Co. Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. 7-11 a.m. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, milk & coffee.
15...... Emmitsburg Community Chorus Christmas Concert, St. John’s Lutheran Church of Creagerstown in St. John’s Union Church Bldg., 8619 Blacks Mill Rd., Thurmont. 4 p.m. Dinner in the Parish Hall. 301-898-5290.
15...... Legacy’s Annual Christmas Palooza, 127 Emmitsburg Rd., Thurmont. Noon-4 p.m. Pictures with Santa, carriage rides & pony rides, tons of vendors & food trucks.
15...... The Greatest Story Live Musical Theatre, First Baptist Church, 7 Sunny Way, Thurmont. 7 p.m. All ages invited. Free admission. www.fbcthurmont.org.
17...... Thurmont UMC Clothes Closet (special date), 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Free clothing for men, women, & children. For emergency needs, call 301-271-4511.
18...... Bible Study (every Wednesday) with Pastor Ken, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
18...... Bingo, Thurmont AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 7 p.m.
19...... Taekwondo (every Thursday), Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m. (Grades 3-5); 7 p.m. (Grades 6-12 & Adults). By donation. New students welcome every week. www.thurmontchurch.com.
19...... Women’s Bible Study (every Thursday), Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m.
21...... The Reagan Years, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Doors open 6 p.m.; DJ Music 7-8 p.m.; Reagan Years 8:15 p.m.-midnight. $10/person. Must be 18. Food & cash bar available. Tip jars, 50/50 & door prizes. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com. Proceeds benefit Thurmont Amb. Co.
21...... Labyrinth Walk, Foxville School House, 14814 Foxville-Deerfield Rd., Sabillasville. 7 p.m. Julie Brigham 240-405-2173.
22...... The Christmas Story & Carols with Diane Flickinger, Apples United Church of Christ, 7908 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 301-606-2169.
23...... Annual Christmas Sunday School Program, Apples United Church of Christ, 7908 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. 301-606-2169.
24...... Christmas Eve Services, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5:30 p.m. Contemporary; 7 p.m. Traditional Candlelight. All welcome. www.thurmontchurch.com.
24...... Christmas Eve Candle Light Service, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. www.gracehammoravian. org. 301-271-2379.
24...... Christmas Eve Services, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. Puppet Ministry 7 p.m.; Traditional Service 9 p.m. www.wellerchurch.com. 301-271-2802.
24...... Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, Harriet Chapel, Catoctin Episcopal Parish, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. www.harrietchapel.org. 301-271-4554.
24...... Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, St. John’s Lutheran Church of Creagerstown in Main 1908 Sanctuary, 8619 Blacks Mill Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Light refreshments & hot chocolate follow in Parish Hall. 301-898-5290.
24...... Christmas Eve Service, Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church, 15116 Foxville Church Rd., Sabillasville. 7 p.m. Julie Brigham 240-405-2173.
24...... Christmas Eve Service, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 13025 Greensburg Rd., Smithsburg. 9 p.m. Julie Brigham 240-405-2173.
24...... Candlelight Christmas Eve Church Services, Tom’s Creek UMC, 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg. 7 p.m. & 11 p.m. Every neighbor is welcome. www.tomscreekumc.com. 301-447-3171.
31...... New Year’s Eve Bingo, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 8 p.m. $50 in advance; $60 at door. Dinner platter. Cash bar. Kitchen open during breaks. Over $17,000 in cash payouts. Proceeds benefit Thurmont Community Amb. Co. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com or 301-748-5359.
31...... Movie Night for Youth, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 8-10 p.m. Popcorn, snacks & drinks provided. Bring your comfiest pillow, blanket & PJs for a cozy night. www.wellerchurch.com. 301-271-2802.
31...... New Year’s Eve Bingo, Vigilant Hose Co. Activities Bldg., 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 8 p.m. $50 in advance; $60 after Dec. 13. Guaranteed reserved seating for tickets purchased by Dec. 13. All-inclusive 9 pack; includes 23 games. Dinner platter included. Snacks & refreshments available for purchase during breaks. Tickets: Mary Lou 240-285-3184 or Pam 240-472-3484.
31...... New Year’s Eve Party, Tom’s Creek UMC, 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg. 6-10 p.m. Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited. www.tomscreekumc.com. 301-447-3171.
31 New Year’s Eve Horse Auction, Legacy Livestock Auctions, 127 Emmitsburg Rd., Thurmont. 11 a.m.
