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September Community Calendar
2...... Queen of Hearts Drawing (Wednesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7:30 p.m.
2...... Cornhole Tourn. (Wednesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games at 7 p.m.
3...... Property Showing: Brick Rancher at 405 Delaware Rd., Frederick. 5-6 p.m. Bid Online through Sept. 9. Info.: Hurley Auctions 717-597-9100; www.hurleyauctions.com.
3...... 3-D Archery Shoots, Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. 5 p.m.
3...... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
3 ..... 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.
4...... 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.
5...... Property Showing: Charming Home at 469 Carrollton Dr., Frederick. Noon-1 p.m. Bid Online through Sept. 15. Info.: Hurley Auctions 717-597-9100; www.hurleyauctions.com..
5...... Thurmont Lions Club’s Sandwich Sales, Bell Hill Farm, Rt. 15, Thurmont. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (or until sold out). Pit beef, pork, ham & turkey sandwiches.
6...... Shotgun Shoots (12 Gauge & 410), Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. Registration at noon. Shoots at 1 p.m. Tip jars available.
7...... Served With Grace Free Dinner, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-7 p.m. www.gracehammoravian.org.
8...... Thurmont’s 275th Anniversary Celebration Event, Screening of the 1940’s film, Thurmont on Parade, Town Office Meeting Room, 615 E. Main St., Thurmont. 6:30 p.m. Join Mayor Kinnaird for screening of film.
10... 3-D Archery Shoots, Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. 5 p.m.
10... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
10 .. 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.
11... Property Showing: Charming Home at 469 Carrollton Dr., Frederick. 4-5 p.m. Bid Online through Sept. 15. Info.: Hurley Auctions 717-597-9100; www.hurleyauctions.com.
11... 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, Memorial Park, 116 E. Main St., Thurmont. 6:30 p.m. Featured speaker: Daryl Byrne, former Connecticut Fire Dept. firefighter. Bring chairs or blankets. Sponsored by the Thurmont Lions Club.
11... 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.
12... 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.
13..Lewistown Ruritan Chicken BBQ, 15 North & Fish Hatchery Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m. until sold out.
15... NEW DAY: Tuesday Night Bingo, AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo at 7 p.m. $20 (includes jackpot). Food available for purchase. Cash bar. Tip jars & raffles. Bring a friend & receive a free extra jackpot & dauber. Benefits Veterans Hospital Programs.
15... Union Bridge Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Apple Dumpling Sale: $5/each. Baked and unbaked or sugar free. Place orders by Sept. 15: Charlene 443-605-6252. Pickup (Sept. 20): Fire Hall, 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge, 1-3 p.m.
17... 3-D Archery Shoots, Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. 5 p.m.
17... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
17 .. 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.
18... 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.
18…Potluck Senior Lunch (55 & older), St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 17015 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. 11:30 a.m.
19... Emmitsburg Lions Club BBQ Chicken, Vigilant Hose Activities Bldg., 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. 10 a.m. until sold out. $14 (half-chicken, potato salad, apple sauce, chips). Credit cards accepted.
19... Artisan Market, American Legion, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
19... Bar Bingo, American Legion Post #121, 105 N. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 7 p.m.
20... Shotgun Shoots (12 Gauge & 410), Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. Registration at noon. Shoots at 1 p.m. Tip jars available.
20... Round Up Sunday, Tom’s Creek UMC, 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg. 9 a.m. Rounding up all ages for Worship and Sunday School. Come as you are or dressed as a cowgirl/cowboy. Everyone welcome. 301-447-3171.
20... Cash Bingo, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Doors open at 11 a.m. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. No tickets needed. Kitchen open for regular menu items. Tip jars & Bingo Ball games. Small jackpot & large jackpot. Benefits Thurmont Community Amb. Service.
20... Dedication Service of New Church Home, Emmitsburg Community Baptist Church, NEW LOCATION: 124 West Main St., Emmitsburg. Special sermon provided by Pr. Gary Buchman. Everyone welcome to attend. 301-801-1129.
24... Thurmont’s 275th Anniversary Celebration Event. Watch Thurmont Main Street Facebook page as the Virtual Tour for downtown historic buildings is played, hosted by Mayor Kinnaird & Caylee Winpigler of the Thurmont Historical Society.
24... 3-D Archery Shoots, Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. 5 p.m.
24... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
24 .. 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.
25... 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.
26... Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. Sportsman’s Dinner, 13527 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner served at 6 p.m. Drawing begins at 7 p.m. $30 donation per person (includes meal). No alcoholic beverages. Tickets: https://rockyridgevfc.com.
26... Thurmont’s 275th Anniversary Celebration Event, The Vault 1891, 4 E. Main St., Thurmont. 2-6 p.m. Travel through Thurmont’s past at the “Now and Then” display. Explore fascinating exhibits.
26... All-You-Can-Eat Barbeque Ribs, Steamed & Fried, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Doors open at 4 p.m. Eat at 6-8 p.m. $25/person. Beer & wine coolers. Tip jars & 50/50. Tickets: 301-748-5359 or 301-271-3820. Proceeds benefit Thurmont Community Amb. Service.
26... Trivia, American Legion Post #121, 105 N. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 7 p.m.
26,27..... 2026 Pippinfest, Celebrates 250 Years of Freedom, Fairfield, PA. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain or shine. Free admission. Yard sale (Sat. only), crafts, food, live music, a car show, quilt exhibit & kids’ entertainment center. www.pippinfest.com. 717-642-5640.
27... Dedication of the Gold Star Family Monument, Memorial Park, 116 E. Main St., Thurmont. 5:30 p.m. Bring chairs or blankets. Reception immediately following the ceremony at the Thurmont American Legion. Sponsored by the Thurmont Lions Club.
27... Pioneer Baptist Church’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, 13802 Long Rd., Thurmont. Morning service 11 a.m.; evening service 5:45 p.m. 240-877-8773.
27... Thurmont’s 275th Anniversary Celebration Town Picnic, Thurmont Community Park, Thurmont. 1-5 p.m. Enjoy delicious food for purchase from Thurmont Lions Club. Children’s games from 1-4 p.m. Live music.
29... Town of Emmitsburg Election Day, Emmitsburg Community Bldg., Gymnasium, 300A S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Up for election: Mayor seat & one Commissioner seat.
