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July Community Calendar

1...... Catoctin Girls Softball Registration Now Open. Offering ages 6-16. Register: www.catoctinreccouncil.com.

1...... Frederick Co. Parks & Recreation Fall Youth Sports Leagues Registration Now Open. Register early to receive early bird discounts. Secure your spot before leagues fill up. Register: www.recreater.com or 301-600-2936.

1...... Chair Yoga (Wednesdays), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:30 a.m.

1...... Bingo, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Also: 15, 29.

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.

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...... 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.

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.

4...... Celebrate 250 Years of America and All Active & Veteran Military Men & Women, AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. All veterans receive beer for 25 cents, plus many drink & food specials.

4...... Thurmont Farmers Market (every Saturday), Thurmont Community Park, 21 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-noon. Food trucks: Cooking with Greece, Husky Hut Coffee Co., the Pita King, The Savagery. www.thurmontmainstreet.com.

4...... 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...... Served With Grace Free Dinner, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-7 p.m. www.gracehammoravian.org.

6...... Chair Dancing (Mondays), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m.

6-11 Annual Thurmont’s Firemen’s Carnival, Guardian Hose Co. Carnival Grounds, E. Main St., Thurmont. Pre-sale tickets: $20 per wristband 6-10 p.m. Live music every night, nightly platters (w/two sides) starting at 6 p.m., nightly 50/50 Cash Bingo & more. Parade: June 9 at 6:30 p.m. www.guardianhose.org.

7...... Yoga (Tuesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 5:30-6:30 p.m.

8...... Craftin’ in the Catoctins, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Also: 14, 23, 28.

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...... Thurmont Senior Center Roy Rogers Fundraiser & Bake Sale, Roy Rogers, Thurmont. 5-8 p.m.

10... 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.

10... Zumba Gold (Fridays), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 9:30 a.m.

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... Thurmont Farmers Market (every Saturday), Thurmont Community Park, 21 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-noon. Food trucks: DF 26 Authentic Mexican, Pretzel & Pizza Creations, Red Envelope Coffees, The Savagery. www.thurmontmainstreet.com.

12-16.... Vacation Bible School: Group’s Rome – Paul and the Underground Church, First Baptist Church, 7 Sunny Way, Thurmont. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Grades 3-5. www.fbcthurmont.org.

13-17.... Town of Thurmont Parks & Recreation “A Day in The Park (Week 2 of four-week program),” Community Park, 19 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. Nature-Makers Week. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Rain or shine. Outdoor activities, games & fun. Ages 6-12. $55/child. Call 301-271-7313 or stop by Town Office for registration packet.

15... AMVETS Auxiliary Bingo, AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7-9 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Open to public. Family fun. Food & drinks available for 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... 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.

17... Monthly Birthday Party, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m.

18... 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.

18... Thurmont Farmers Market (every Saturday), Thurmont Community Park, 21 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-noon. Food trucks: Acai for Me, Kevins Bistro, Red Envelope, Snowball Waterfalls, The Savagery. www.thurmontmainstreet.com.

18... Festival, Mount Tabor Church Park, Home of the Big Slide, 13616 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. 3-8 p.m. Music by Honky Tonk Twins 5-8 p.m. Home-cooked food: soups, sandwiches, iced tea & ice cream. Small Yard Sale (Sat. only).

18... Whispering Creek Bluegrass Free Concert in the Meadow, St. John’s Reformed Church, Willard Pavilion on Harbaugh Valley Rd., Sabillasville. 5-8 p.m. Burgers, hot dogs, platters & baked goods available for purchase.

18... Christmas in July – Yard Sale & Bake Sale, Tom’s Creek UMC, 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Holiday decorations & treasures. Hot dogs, Nanny’s BBQ, drinks & baked goods. Proceeds benefit TCUMC Ministries and surrounding communities. Kathy 301-471-2585. www.tomscreekumc.com.

19... Cash Bingo, Vigilant Hose Co. Activities Bldg., 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open at 11 a.m. Games begin at 1 p.m. VHC Wednesday format; no tickets necessary. Payout increases with more players. Food & beverages available for purchase. Hosted by Emmitsburg Lions Club. Proceeds benefit Emmitsburg Lions Club.

20... MD Signers of the Declaration Lecture, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m.

20-24.... Vacation Bible School: Rainforest Falls – Exploring the Nature of God, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. Register: www.gracehammoravian.org.

21... Department of Aging (Ellie Williams), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

22... Potluck Lunch & Concert, 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.

23-25.... Yard Sale & Bake Sale, Elias Lutheran Church, 100 W. North Ave., Emmitsburg. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

24... 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.

25... Thurmont Farmers Market (every Saturday), Thurmont Community Park, 21 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-noon. Food trucks: Ecklectic Coffee, M.R. Cheesecake, The Pita King, The Savagery. www.thurmontmainstreet.com.

25... Free Concert: The Hyssongs, Tom’s Creek UMC, 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg. Free dinner at 5 p.m. Concert at 6 p.m. www.tomscreekumc.com. 301-447-3171.

26... Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ Platter, Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co., 13527 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. Pick up: 11 a.m. until sold out. $15/platter (quarter chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, applesauce, dinner roll & drink). To order: Penny 240-674-9834, Dave 240-385-6682, Rob 301-271-7780, Bonny 301-788-0311.

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.

31           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.