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APRIL Community Calendar
1...... Slippery Pot Pie & Country Ham Sandwiches Take-Out, Lewistown UMC, 11032 Hessong Bridge Rd., Thurmont. Chicken Slippery Pot Pie: $9/quart; Country Ham Sandwiches: $5/each. Advance orders by April 4: Email lumcpotpie@gmail.com (indicate quantity, name, phone number, pickup time). Pickup: April 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (baked goods available).
1...... Queen of Hearts Drawing (Wednesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7:30 p.m.
1...... Cornhole Tournament (Wednesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games at 7 p.m.
1...... Bingo, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Also: 15,29.
1...... Chair Yoga (Wednesdays), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:15 a.m.
2...... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
2 ..... 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.
2...... Maundy Thursday, Tom’s Creek UMC, 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg. 7 p.m. www.tomscreekumc.com. 301-447-3171.
2...... Maundy Thursday Service, Harriet Chapel, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. Service with Holy Eucharist. 7 p.m. 301-271-4554.
2...... Holy Thursday Service, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 7 p.m. 301-271-2802.
2...... Balance & Strength (Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:15 a.m.
2...... Bingo (Thursdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
2...... Line Dancing (Thursdays), American Legion Post 168, Upstairs, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
2...... Maundy Thursday, Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church, 15116 Foxville Church Rd., Sabillasville. 6 p.m. Dinner with Holy Communion.
3...... Good Friday Service, St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 13025 Greensburg Rd., Smithsburg. 7 p.m. Dinner with Holy Communion.
3...... Deerfield UMC Presents: The Journey to the Cross, 16405 Foxville Deerfield Rd., Sabillasville. 7:30 p.m. All welcome.
2...... Craftin’ In The Catoctins, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Also: 9,23,28.
3...... Good Friday Service, Harriet Chapel, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. Good Friday Liturgy with Communion. 7 p.m. 301-271-4554.
3...... Good Friday Tenebrae, Messiah UMC, Taneytown. 7 p.m. www.tomscreekumc.com. 301-447-3171.
3...... 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.
3...... Ham & Turkey Night & Easter Cake Silent Auction, American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont.
3...... Zumba (Fridays), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 9:30 a.m.
4...... Easter Cash Bingo, Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co., 13516 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. Doors o[en at 11 a.m.; games start at 12:30 p.m. 20 regular games, 2 specials, 1 Jr. jackpot, 1 big jackpot, door prizes, 50/50, raffle & tip jars. Pre-sale tickets: $25. www.rockyridgevfc.com.
4...... Easter Egg Hunt, Thurmont Community Ambulance Co., Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Rain or shine. Open to ages birth thru 12. Visit from Easter Bunny. Free event.
4...... Indoor & Outdoor Yard Sale, Lewistown Vol. Fire Dept., 11101 Hessong Bridge Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Lots of vendors. Food available for purchase.
5...... Easter Service, Deerfield UMC, 16405 Foxville Deerfield Rd., Sabillasville. 10:30 a.m.
5...... Easter Sunrise Worship with Easter Breakfast, Mt. Zion UMC, 13010 Mt. Zion Rd., Sabillasville. 7 a.m. All welcome.
5...... Easter Sunrise Worship, Mt. Zion UMC, 13010 Mt. Zion Rd., Sabillasville. 9 a.m. All welcome.
5...... Thurmont Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt, Thurmont Town Park, Thurmont. 2 p.m. Ages birth thru 12 (three age category hunting sites). Top egg $20 in each category. Eggs with candy, money & or surprises.
5...... Easter Buffet & Special Menu, Carriage House Inn, 200 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $49/adult; $17/child; Free/ages 3 & under. Reservations required: 301-447-2366.
5...... Easter Service, Harriet Chapel, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 9:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt following Service. 301-271-4554.
5...... Easter Worship, Tom’s Creek UMC, 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg. 9 a.m. www.tomscreekumc.com. 301-447-3171.
5...... Easter Sunrise Service, National Shrine Grotto, 16330 Grotto Rd., Emmitsburg. 6:30 a.m. Music by Emmitsburg Community Chorus. Sponsored by Emmitsburg Council of Churches.
5...... Easter Services, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 301-271-2802.
5...... Easter Sunrise Service, Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church, 15116 Foxville Church Rd., Sabillasville. 6:30 a.m. Breakfast to follow service.
5...... Worship With Holy Communion Easter Sunday, Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church, 15116 Foxville Church Rd., Sabillasville. 9 a.m.
5...... Worship With Holy Communion Easter Sunday, St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 13025 Greensburg Rd., Smithsburg. 11 a.m.
6...... Served With Grace Free Dinner, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-7 p.m. www.gracehammoravian.org.
6...... Stitch & Chat, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Also: 16.
7...... Into the Woods Teen Hiking Experience, Catoctin Mountains, Meet at Thurmont Rec. Center (on side of Thurmont Middle School). 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.recreater.com.
7...... Yoga (Tuesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
9...... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
9 ..... 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.
9...... Into the Woods Teen Hiking Experience, Gambrill State Park, Meet at Thurmont Rec. Center (on side of Thurmont Middle School). 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.recreater.com.
11.... PICKUP: Slippery Pot Pie & Country Ham Sandwiches Take-Out Orders, Lewistown UMC, 11032 Hessong Bridge Rd., Thurmont. Chicken Slippery Pot Pie: $9/quart; Country Ham Sandwiches: $5/each. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Baked goods available.
11.... 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.
11.... Veterans Luncheon, American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Noon-2 p.m. Veterans are free.
12.... Shotgun Shoots (12 Gauge & 410), Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. Registration starts at Noon. Shoots start at 1 p.m. Tip jars available.
13.... Seated Dance Exercise Class, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. Also: 27.
14.... Gospel Bluegrass Concert, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
15.... 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.
16.... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
16 ... 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.
16.... Seated Massages, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
17.... Monthly Birthday Party, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m.
17,18............. Used Book & Rummage Sale —BOOKS ONLY, Emmanuel Baust United Church of Christ, 2940 Old Taneytown Rd., Westminster. Fri.: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.: 8 a.m.-noon. All proceeds donated to local schools. 410-984-2780.
18.... Seton Center 5K Run, Mount St. Mary’s University, 16300 Old Emmitsburg Rd., Emmitsburg. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Last day to register: April 10.
18.... Old Fashioned Bingo, St. Anthony’s Shrine, Upper Hall, 16150 St. Anthony Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Tip jars, 50/50 & raffles. Food & baked goods for sale.
22.... General Meeting & Potluck Lunch, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. Noon.
23.... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
23 ... 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.
24.... Solo Aging Cafe, Fraud and Home Safety Presentation, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m.
24,25............. Used Book & Rummage Sale —CLOTHES ONLY, Emmanuel Baust United Church of Christ, 2940 Old Taneytown Rd., Westminster. Fri.: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. All proceeds donated to local schools. 410-984-2780.
24,25...... Yard & Bake Sale, Jacob’s Church Pavilion, 495 Harbaugh Valley Rd., Fairfield, PA. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
25.... A Night at the Races, Mother Seton School, 100 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. “Live” horse races, games of chance, silent & live auctions, and much more. Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets: $50/person or $350/table of 8. Dinner catered by Carriage House Inn. www.mothersetonschool.org/gala.
25.... Thurmont Business Expo, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet your local businesses. This year’s theme: Hollywood. Thurmont Amb. Co. will be selling its delicious food. www.thurmontmainstreet.com.
25.... Thurmont Lions Sandwich Sale & Gigantic Yard Sale, Bell Hill Farm, Rt. 15 (north of Thurmont on west side of Rt. 15, Thurmont. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or sold out.
25.... 200th Anniversary Celebration of Apples UCC Stone Sanctuary, 7908 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 1 p.m. All are welcome. wwwapplesucc.org.
25.... St. John’s Lutheran Church of Creagerstown Drive-Thru Dinner & Bake Sale, 8619 Blacks Mill Rd., Creagerstown. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring St. John’s Fried Chicken, green beans, pepper slaw, biscuit & cake for $17. Buckets of chicken: 8 pc. $12; 12 pc. $17; 16 pc. $22. Vegetables: $5/pint; $8/quart. Order (due by April 19): Carmi Sayler 301-401-0633 or text orders to 240-529-7471.
26.... Vigilant Hose Co. Auxiliary Big Cash Bingo, 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open at 11 a.m. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & at intermission. $50/ticket (18 games at $500; 2 jackpots at $1,000). Tickets: Patty 717-752-0476; JoAnn 240-367-0715; Karen 301-514-6683.
26.... Shotgun Shoots (12 Gauge & 410), Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. Registration starts at Noon. Shoots start at 1 p.m. Tip jars available.
30.... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
30 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.
