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November Community Calendar
1...... Slippery Pot Pie & Country Ham Sandwiches Take-Out — Advanced ORDERS DUE. Chicken Slippery Pot Pie: $8/quart; Country Ham Sandwiches: $5/each. Place orders: email lumcpotpie@gmail.com or call 301-606-7873—indicate quantity, name, phone number, pickup time. PICK-UP: Sat., Nov. 8, Lewistown UMC, 11032 Hessong Bridge Rd., Thurmont, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Baked goods available.
1...... Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. Holiday Assistance Drive, 13527 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. Accepting (thru Dec. 14) donations of new unwrapped toys, holiday meal items & blankets.
1...... Health Care: What’s Best for You?, Foxville School House, 14814 Foxville-Deerfield Rd., Sabillasville. 10-11 a.m. Speaker: Carrie Sorenson.Free event. Everyone welcome. 240-405-2173.
1...... Homemade Yule Logs Candy Fundraiser, Tom’s Creek UMC, 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg. Order by Nov. 4: milk chocolate, peanut butter & dark chocolate coconut. $13/dozen; $7/half dozen. To Order: Roy Chapman 717-778-8337 or Butch Colby 410-961-7535. www.tomscreekumc.com.
1...... Holiday Bazaar, Guardian Hose Co., Thurmont Activities Bldg., 123 E. Main St., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Serving breakfast & lunch. Info.: Patty 301-788-0432.
1...... 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.
1...... Indoor Yard Sale, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. www.thefrcc.org. 301-241-5085.
1...... Dance Camp, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 9-10:30 a.m. www.thefrcc.org. 301-241-5085.
2...... 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.
2...... Sunday School (all ages), TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9-10 a.m. Traditional Worship: 9 a.m. Fellowship time: 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship: 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Unable to attend in person? Visit their Facebook page for their live stream.
2...... Cub Scout Pack 270 Spaghetti Dinner, American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Noon-5 p.m.
2...... Blue Ridge Summit Free Library Silent Auction Fundraiser, Top Secret Tap Room, Fort Ritchie, 14332 Barrick Ave., Cascade. 3-6 p.m.
3...... Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free clothing for men, women & children. For emergency needs, call 301-271-4511.
3...... Served With Grace Free Dinner, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-7 p.m. www.gracehammoravian.org.
3...... Balance & Strength (Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:15 a.m.
5...... Queen of Hearts Drawing (Wednesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7:30 p.m.
5...... Cornhole Tournament (Wednesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 7 p.m.
5...... Bible Study (Wednesdays) with Pastor Ken, Studying Job, TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 7-8:15 p.m. www.thurmontchurch.com.
5...... New: Chair Yoga (Wednesdays), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:15 a.m.
5...... Bingo, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Also: 19.
6...... 3D Archery Shoots, Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. 5 p.m.
6...... Circus Bootcamp, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 6 p.m. www.thefrcc.org. 301-241-5085.
6...... Bingo (Thursdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
6...... Line Dancing (Thursdays), American Legion Post 168, Upstairs, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
6...... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
6...... 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.
6...... Women’s Bible Study (Thursdays), TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9:30-11 a.m. www.thurmontchurch.com.
6...... Taekwondo by Donation (Thursdays), TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m.: beginner; 6 p.m.: intermediate; 7 p.m.: adults & family. New students welcome every week. www.thurmontchurch.com.
6...... Craftin’ In The Catoctins, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont.1 p.m. Also: 20.
7...... Bingo (Fridays), 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.
7...... Zumba (Fridays), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 9:30 a.m.
7...... Folkways by the Fire (Fred. Parks & Rec), Utica District Park, 10200-B Old Frederick Rd., Frederick. www.recreater.com/events.
8...... Gateway to Wellness - Mind.Body.Soul, The Vault 1891, 2 West Main St., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Health professionals, facial technicians, Yoga & Reiki, mental health professionals, wellness products & oils, acupuncture, massage therapists, financial well-being, and nature skin tips. Demos take place throughout event. Acai For Me & Cookin’ With Greece set up outside.
8...... Sasquatch Hunt (Fred. Parks & Rec), Othello Regional Park, 1901A Jefferson Pike, Knoxville. www.recreater.com/events.
8...... 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.
8...... Dance Camp, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 9-10:30 a.m. www.thefrcc.org. 301-241-5085.
9...... Sunday School (all ages), TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9-10 a.m. Traditional Worship: 9 a.m. Fellowship time: 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship: 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Unable to attend in person? Visit their Facebook page for their live stream.
9...... Veterans Day Celebration, Trinity UCC, 101 E. Main St., Thurmont. Music begins 10 a.m. Service begins 10:15 a.m. Guest speaker: Retired Navy Chaplain Dale Williams. Patriotic music: The Solid Ground Band from Ft. Detrick. Public & veterans and their families welcome. 301-271-2305.
9...... Honoring of Veterans, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 301-271-2802.
9...... CYA Football & Cheer Presents Fall Bingo Night, Lewistown Fire Hall, 11101 Hessong Bridge Rd., Thurmont. 2-6 p.m. Doors open 1 p.m. $30/person. Cash prizes, King Tuts, special games, 50/50 & door prizes. Food & drinks sold by the Fire Hall. www.cyafootballcheer.com.
10.... New: Stitch & Chat, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Also: 24.
11.... Veterans Day Luncheon, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. Noon.
12.... Bible Study (Wednesdays) with Pastor Ken, Studying Job, TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 7-8:15 p.m. www.thurmontchurch.com.
13.... Women’s Bible Study (Thursdays), TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9:30-11 a.m. www.thurmontchurch.com.
13.... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
13.... 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.
13.... 3D Archery Shoots, Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. 5 p.m.
13.... Circus Bootcamp, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 6 p.m. www.thefrcc.org. 301-241-5085.
13.... Taekwondo by Donation (Thursdays), TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m.: beginner; 6 p.m.: intermediate; 7 p.m.: adults & family. New students welcome every week. www.thurmontchurch.com.
13.... Fundraiser & Bake Sale for Thurmont Senior Center, Roy Rogers, Thurmont. 5-8 p.m.
13-15...... Yard Sale, Elias Lutheran Church, 100 W. North Ave., Emmitsburg. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Soup, sandwich & bake sale.
14.... Bingo (Fridays), 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.
14.... Medieval Knight Out (Fred. Parks & Rec), Ballenger Creek Park, 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. www.recreater.com/events.
15.... Dance Camp, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 9-10:30 a.m. www.thefrcc.org. 301-241-5085.
15.... Country Style Breakfast & Butchering, Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co., Activities Bldg., 13516 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. 6-10 a.m. All butchering orders must be picked up during breakfast hours. ORDERS DUE no later than Nov. 7. To Order: Helen 410-775-2758; Kelsey 240-397-0351; Cindy 301-471-2143; Paulette 240-674-4944. www.rockyridgevfc.com.
15.... Bingo for Breast Cancer, Fundraiser for Jamie Smith, Thurmont AMVETS, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Doors open at noon. Bingo starts at 1:30 p.m. Tickets (cash only): $30 in advance; $35 at door. Door prizes, raffles, special games, concession stand & baked goods. Tickets: Anne 240-529-2516. All proceeds help cover Jamie’s medical expenses.
16.... Sunday School (all ages), TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9-10 a.m. Traditional Worship: 9 a.m. Fellowship time: 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship: 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Unable to attend in person? Visit their Facebook page for their live stream.
16.... Puppet Ministry, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 301-271-2802.
16.... Committee to Protect our Mountain Community Meeting, Top Secret Taproom, 14332 Barrick Ave., Fort Ritchie. 12:30 p.m.
18.... Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Free clothing for men, women & children. For emergency needs, call 301-271-4511.
18.... Kindness Cards, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m.
19.... Bible Study (Wednesdays) with Pastor Ken, Studying Job, TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 7-8:15 p.m. www.thurmontchurch.com.
19.... AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Bingo (every 3rd Wednesday each month),Thurmont AMVETS Post 7 Ladies Auxiliary, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Doors open at 5 p.m. Open to public. Door prizes. Pull tickets. Food available to purchase.
20.... Women’s Bible Study (Thursdays), TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9:30-11 a.m. www.thurmontchurch.com.
20.... Taekwondo by Donation (Thursdays), TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5 p.m.: beginner; 6 p.m.: intermediate; 7 p.m.: adults & family. New students welcome every week. www.thurmontchurch.com.
20.... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
20.... 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.
20.... 3D Archery Shoots, Indian Lookout Conservation Club, 17107 Riffle Rd., Emmitsburg. 5 p.m.
20.... Circus Bootcamp, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 6 p.m. www.thefrcc.org. 301-241-5085.
20.... Seated Massage by Marie Free, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
21.... Birthday Party, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m.
21-23...... Maryland Christmas Show - Maryland’s Premier Christmas Event, Frederick County Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10/adult; $4/children. Parking $2. Service animals only. Live music, Santa Claus & food tastings. Top artists and craftsmen offering find art, jewelry, wreaths and garlands, toys, Christmas ornaments & so much more. Interested in being an exhibitor: marylandchristmasshow.com.
21.... Bingo (Fridays), 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.
22.... Ham Sandwich, Cranberry Relish & Bake Sale, St. John’s Lutheran Church of Creagerstown, 8619 Blacks Mill Rd., Creagerstown. Pickup: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Deadline to order: November 16. Country ham & city ham w/cheese sandwiches: $5 each; Cranberry relish: $4/pint or $7/quart; requests for baked items being taken. To order: Carmi Sayler 301-401-0633 or text 240-529-7471 with your request.
22.... Friendsgiving & Talent Show, TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 5-7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Visit www.thurmontchurch.com.
22.... Dance Camp, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 9-10:30 a.m. www.thefrcc.org. 301-241-5085.
22.... Old Field Woodworking Open House, 13333 Graceham Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Custom-made furniture — come see what they can create for you. 240-285-6561 or dowlingkathy322@gmail.com.
23.... Sunday School (all ages), TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9-10 a.m. Traditional Worship: 9 a.m. Fellowship time: 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship: 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Unable to attend in person? Visit their Facebook page for their live stream.
23.... Emmitsburg Community Thanksgiving Service, Tom’s Creek UMC, 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg. 4 p.m.
24.... Community Clothes Closet, Thurmont UMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m. Free clothing for men, women & children. For emergency needs, call 301-271-4511.
24.... AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 7 Fundraiser: Homemade Apple Dumplings, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Pickup: Noon-6 p.m. (baked or frozen). Place orders by Nov. 20. 2/$10; 4/$20; 6/$27: Contact Betty 717-331-1510. Proceeds benefit Ways & Means.
26.... Bible Study (Wednesdays) with Pastor Ken, Studying Job, TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 7-8:15 p.m. www.thurmontchurch.com.
26.... Thanksgiving Luncheon, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. Noon.
27.... Emmitsburg Free Neighborhood Meal, Vigilant Hose Activities Bldg., 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Free. Thanksgiving 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Brandy Malocha 301-600-6300.
28-30...... Maryland Christmas Show - Maryland’s Premier Christmas Event, Frederick County Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10/adult; $4/children. Parking $2. Service animals only. Live music, Santa Claus & food tastings. Top artists and craftsmen offering find art, jewelry, wreaths and garlands, toys, Christmas ornaments & so much more. Interested in being an exhibitor: marylandchristmasshow.com.
29,30...... Support Local, Shop Small: Artisan Markets, American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Nov. 29: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Nov. 30: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
30.... Joint Service & Church Potluck, TUMC, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m. All are welcome, A church potluck follows service. www.thurmontchurch.com.
30.... Emmitsburg Community Chorus Christmas Concert, National Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton, 339 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 4 p.m.
30.... Christmas Club, First Baptist Church, 7 Sunny Way, Thurmont. 10 a.m.-Noon. Snacks, puppet show & crafts. www.fbcthurmont.org.
30.... Advent Celebration, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 1-3 p.m. Crafts, snacks & more. 301-271-2802.
