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March Community Calendar
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 for men, women & children.
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.... Old-Fashioned Bingo, Vigilant Hose Company Activities Building, 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Early Bird games start at 6:50 p.m. Regular games begin at 7:00 p.m. $10 per ticket for basic game pack. Gift cards in every regular game basket.
3.... Yoga (Tuesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 5:30-6:30 p.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.
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.
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.
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.... Zumba (Fridays), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 9:30 a.m.
10.. You Dine, They Donate: Supports the Friends of Thurmont Regional Library, Fratelli’s NY Pizza, 140 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. Open to close.
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.
12-14…Yard & Bake Sale, Elias Lutheran Church, 100 W. North Ave., Emmitsburg. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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…Catfish & Chicken Fry, AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. Feed is 4:00-6:00 p.m. $20/person (includes soda and “AMVETS Milk”).
14…Spring Soup and Sandwich Sale, Emmanuel Baust UCC, 2950 Old Taneytown Rd., Taneytown. Pre-orders due March 14; pickup March 21, from 12-3 p.m. Soup: $8/quart. Sandwiches served cold. Place orders by calling 410-857-0416 or email sandys46@netscape.com.
14,15... St. Patrick’s Day features at Carriage House Inn & Restaurant, special menu features Irish nachos, corned beef & cabbage, Guinness beef stew, fish & chips, bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie, and Irish flight. 200 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg.
14-15... 55th Annual Maple Syrup Festival, Cunningham Falls State Park, Thurmont. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
15…Weller UMC Puppet Ministry, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. services.
15…Coach & Money Bingo, Thurmont Event Complex, Thurmont. Doors open at 11:00 a.m.; bingo starts at 1:00 p.m. $25/person (includes 28 games with a final game of $1,000). Eventbrite.com or call Tammy at 717-420-0209 for tickets.
16…Hurley Real Estate Auction for 14516 Pern Mar High Rock Rd., Cascade, colonial home and adjacent lot, property showing on March 7 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. and March 12, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
17…St. Patrick’s Day features at Carriage House Inn & Restaurant, special menu features Irish nachos, corned beef & cabbage, Guinness beef stew, fish & chips, bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie, and Irish flight. 200 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg.
17.. Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Free clothing for men, women & children.
17…Thurmont Top Shots Trapshooting Interest/Registration & Practice, Thurmont Conservation Club, 11617 Hunt Club Rd., Thurmont. 6 p.m. Open to ages 9-22. Contact Lori at eaglep.m.2tcsc@gmail.com for information.
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.
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.
21.. Carryout Oyster Platter, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fried oysters, green beans, au gratin potatoes, cole claw & cake. No substitutes. $18/each. No advance orders needed. www.gracehammoravian.org.
21…Weller UMC Talent Show with Cake & Pie Auction, , 101 N. Altamont Ave, Thurmont. 6 p.m.
21.. Pancake Day, Murphy Farm, 11502 Browningsville Rd., Ijamsville. 7 a.m.-Noon.
22…Thurmont Lions Club Filled Basket & Cash Bingo, doors open at 11:30 a.m. Bingo begins at 1:00 p.m. Tickets: $20/person (includes 9 regular games; features $1,000 Jackpot). Call Sharon 301-748-0159 for tickets.
22…Bag & Cash Bingo, Vigilant Hose Company Activities Building, 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Games begin at 1:00 p.m. $25/ticket. Prizes include designer handbags and cash.. Tickets: call Mary Lou 301-748-1093.
22…Kids Easter Bingo, Woodsboro Fire Hall, Woodsboro. Sponsored by Town of Woodsboro & Woodsboro Fire Co. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Games begin at 12:30 p.m.
21-22... 55th Annual Maple Syrup Festival, Cunningham Falls State Park, Thurmont. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
23.. Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free clothing for men, women & children.
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.
28.. Blue Ridge Summit Library Vintage Book Sale, 13676 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit, PA. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
28.. 2026 Artisan Market, American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
28…Hurley Real Estate Property Showing for 16751 Scott Rd, Emmitsburg, 10 a.m.-Noon.
28…Egg-Stravaganza, Thurmont First Baptist Church, 7 Sunny Way, Thurmont. 2-4 p.m. Games, egg hunt, crafts, free snow cones, pictures with Mr. Bunny & more.
28…Cash Bingo, Vigilant Hose Company Activities Building, 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open at 4 p.m.; games begin at 6:00 p.m. Includes $1,000 Jackpot, Tickets (dinner included): $40/advance, $50/at the door.
28…Easter Egg Hunt, Woodsboro Regional Park, Woodsboro. 2 p.m. Over 2,000 eggs. Pictures with the Easter Bunny. Sponsored by Town of Woodsboro & Woodsboro Fire Co.
29…Palm Sunday Service, Harriet Chapel, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m. Parade of Palms and Holy Eucharist.
29…Palm Sunday Music Celebration, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 9:30 a.m. With a combined service. Pancake breakfast following the service.
29…The Journey to the Cross, Deerfield UMC, 16405 Foxville Deerfield Rd., Sabillasville. 7:30 p.m. (additional showing on April 3).
29…Palm/Passion Sunday, Tom’s Creek UMC, 10926 Simmons Rd, Emmitsburg. 9 a.m.
29.. Cub Scout Pack 270’s Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-Noon.
