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February Community Calendar
1...... Catoctin Girls Softball Registration Now Open (ages 6-16): www.catoctinreccouncil.com.
2...... Served With Grace Free Dinner, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-7 p.m. www.gracehammoravian.org.
2...... Open House for Sabillasville Environmental School, 16210 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. 6:30 p.m. Come learn more about their classical curriculum with a focus on agriculture and environmental science.
2...... Balance & Strength (Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:15 a.m.
2...... Stitch & Chat, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Also: 16.
3...... Yoga (Tuesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
4...... Bingo, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Also: 18.
4...... Chair Yoga (Wednesdays), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:15 a.m.
4...... Queen of Hearts Drawing (Wednesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7:30 p.m.
4...... Cornhole Tournament (Wednesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games at 7 p.m.
5...... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
5 ..... 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.
5...... Bingo (Thursdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
5...... Line Dancing (Thursdays), American Legion Post 168, Upstairs, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
5...... Preview for Spring/Summer Frederick County Parks & Recreater & Summer Camp Guides. 5 p.m. www.recreater.com.
6...... Bingo (every Friday night), Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Doors open at 5 p.m.; Bingo at 6:45 p.m. Tip jars; food; jackpot up to $1,000. Benefits Thurmont Community Amb. Srv. www.thurmonteventcomplex.com.
7...... All-You-Can-Eat Wings & Steamed Shrimp, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Doors open at 4 p.m. Meal served at 5:30 p.m. $25/person (includes a variety of wings, steamed shrimp, hot dogs, French fries, Maryland Crab Soup, soda, beer & wine coolers. Tip jars & 50/50. Tickets: purchase at Friday Night Bingo or call 301-748-5359 or 301-271-3820. Proceeds benefit Thurmont Amb. Srv.
6...... Zumba (Fridays), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 9:30 a.m.
6...... Long-Term Care Informative Discussion, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m.
8...... Pickup Pre-Orders for Super Bowl Take-Out Wings & Pizza, Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co., 13516 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Proceeds benefit Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co.
9...... Kitty Comfort Hour, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 2 p.m.
10... Registration Opens: Frederick Parks & Recreater Spring/Summer & Summer Camp Guides: www.recreater.com or 301-600-2936. 8 a.m.
12... You Dine, They Donate: Supports the Friends of Thurmont Regional Library, Thurmont Kountry Kitchen, 17 Water St., Thurmont. 4-8 p.m.
12... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
12... 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.
12... Craftin’ In The Catoctins, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Also: 26.
13... Winter Olympic Party, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m.
14... Stand Up Comedy Show, AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner is from 6-7:30 p.m. Show is from 7:30-9:30 p.m. $40/person (dinner includes Marry Me Chicken, Crab Cakes, salad & dessert. Three comedians, drawing for giveaways, jar sales. Tickets: AMVETS Post 7/Battlefield NAM Knights or contact Kevin 240-674-5248 or kevinwantz@yahoo.com.
14... Bingo, Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co., 13516 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games at 7 p.m. Food available for purchase.
14... Old Fashioned Bingo, St. Anthony’s Shrine Upper Hall, 16150 St. Anthony Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games begin at 6:30 p.m. Tip jars, 50/50 & raffles. Food & baked goods for sale.
17... Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Harriet Chapel,12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 4:30-7 p.m. Free-will offering (suggested donation: $10/person). Plain & blueberry pancakes, sausage patties, strawberries & whipped cream, coffee, tea & juices.
17... Shrove Tuesday Free Pancake Dinner, Tom’s Creek UMC, 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg. 5-7 p.m. All are welcome. Free-will offering baskets will be available.
18... AMVETS Post 7 Ladies Auxiliary Bingo (every 3rd Wednesday each month), 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Doors open at 5 p.m. Open to public. Door prizes. Pull tickets. Food available to purchase.
18... Ash Wednesday Service, Harriet Chapel,12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
18... Ash Wednesday Service, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Join area United Methodists for a shared Ash Wednesday Service.
19... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
19... 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.
19... Seated Massages by Marie Free, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
20... Monthly Birthday Party, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m.
21... All-You-Can-Eat Slippery Pot Pie, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. 2-5 p.m. $10/person. Ham or chicken pot pie, green beans, coleslaw, drink & dessert. Tip jars & 50/50. Carryouts available: $10/dinner or $8/quart. Proceeds benefit Thurmont Amb. Srv.
21... Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. Country Style Breakfast & Butchering, 13516 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. (Orders must be placed by Feb. 13.) Breakfast served 6-10 a.m. Orders: Cindy 301-471-2143, Kelsey 240-397-0351, Helen 410-775-2758, Paulette 240-674-4944.
22... Bag & Cash Bingo, Vigilant Hose Co. Activities Bldg., 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open at 11 a.m.; games begin at 1 p.m. $25/ticket (includes 9 cards for each bingo game except 50/50). Additional cards available for purchase. Food, beer & wine for sale. Tickets: Mary Ann 301-748-1093 or Sue 240-529-3905 or Kay 240-409-0239. Proceeds benefit VHC Auxiliary.
23... Thurmont Ministerium Community Lenten Service at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 103 N. Church St., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
26... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
26... 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.
27... Solo Aging Cafe, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m.
