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August Community Calendar

1.... 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.

1.... Catoctin Mountain Orchard Peach Festival, Rt. 15 at N. Franklinville Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Live music (11 a.m.-4 p.m.), food trucks, local artisans, boutiques & small businesses, crafts & petting zoo. Fresh peaches, desserts & more. Fun for all ages. Admission required. Tickets: www.catoctinmountainorchard.com.

1.... 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.

1.... Church Picnic Fundraiser, Church Picnic Grounds, Garfield United Methodist Church, Corner of Brandenburg Hollow & Garfield Roads, Smithsburg. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Food, drinks, baked goods, live music, yard sale, craft sale & much more. Cash or checks only.

1…..Grace “Rocky Hill” Lutheran Church Strawberry Festival, 3:00 p.m. 10825 Coopermine Rd, Woodsboro.

2.... The Annual Long Reunion, St. John’s Lutheran Church Parish Hall in Creagerstown, 8619 Black’s Mill Rd., Thurmont. 1 p.m.

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

5.... Queen of Hearts Drawing (Wednesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7:30 p.m. 

5.... Cornhole Tourn. (Wednesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games at 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.... Harriet Chapel Fundraiser at Roy Rogers, Thurmont. 5-8 p.m. Mention Harriet Chapel when ordering & a portion of the proceeds are donated to the church.

7.... 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.

8.... 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.

8.... Thurmont Community Ambulance Summer Gun Bash, Thurmont Events Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Gates open at 10 a.m. $20/person. Food, beer, wine coolers & soda included from noon-5 p.m. Drawings begin at 11:45 a.m.; winner every 5 minutes. Bring your  lawn chairs & canopy. Tickets: 301-748-5359 or 301-271-3820 or any Friday Night at Events Complex 5-10 p.m.

8.... Tractor Ride, Mt. Tabor Park, 13616 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. Line up at 10 a.m. Pull out at 11 a.m. All tractors welcome: clean or dirty, old or new. No wagons. One person per tractor.

8.... Annual Big Picnic, Mt. Tabor Park, 13616 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. 2-8 p.m. Baby Show at 3 p.m. Music by “Tall in the Saddle” 4-8 p.m. Tractor Ride (line up at 10 a.m.). Yard Sale: Sat. 1-7 p.m. Soups, sandwiches, fries, iced tea & ice cream. Cash only.

9.... Lewistown Ruritan Chicken BBQ, 10 a.m. until sold out, 15 North & Fish Hatchery Rd., Thurmont.

10-15... Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. Carnival, Mt. Tabor Park, Rocky Ridge. Carnival food, nightly bingo, games, live entertainment & more. Parade on Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. www.rockyridgevfc.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.

15.. 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.

15.. St. John’s Reformed Church Festival, Willard Pavilion, Behind St. John’s Reformed Church off Harbaugh Valley Rd., Sabillasville. 3 p.m. Delicious food. Music by CB Pickers.

15.. Splash Back to School, Apples UCC, 7908 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free for all families. Water fun & splash zone, nature trail, crafts, and prayer and encouragement. Please RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/261937592401056.

16.. St. Paul’s Utica Fundraiser Cash Bingo, Lewistown Vol. Fire Dept., 11101 Hessong Bridge Rd., Frederick, MD. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Bingo begins at 2 p.m. $25 in advance or $30 at door. 20 games, 3 specials & 1 quickie. Bring a non-perishable food item for food bank & receive one free quickie game. Door prizes, raffles, tip jars & concessions. Tickets: Billie Jo 301-639-3199; Carol 301-606-6921; email cdevilbiss@splutica.org.

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…Potluck Senior Luncheon (55+), 11:30 a.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Sabillasville.

21.. Thurmont Main Street Art & Wine Stroll, Thurmont. 5-8 p.m. Spend an evening strolling through Main Street in Thurmont; meet local artists; sample wine from local vineyards & distilleries, along with handcrafted beer; enjoy the many food trucks & live music. Come dressed in red, white & blue: Contest at 10Tavern at 8:30 p.m. (prizes for top 5 best dressed).

22.. Community Yard Sale, Tom’s Creek UMC, The Promised Land, 10918 Taneytown Rd. / Route 140, Emmitsburg.  8 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact Kathy Imirie 301-471-2585 or kitherapy@yahoo.com. www.tomscreekumc.com.

22.. Classic Car, Antique Tractor Show & Peach Festival, Baust UCC Church, 2940 Old Taneytown Rd. (Rt. 832) near Taneytown, MD. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Food stand, bake table, ice cream & peaches, raffle & children’s area.

23.. Cash Bingo, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Doors open at 11 a.m. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Friday Night Bingo on Sunday – No tickets needed. Kitchen open for regular menu items. Tip jars, Bingo Balls games. Benefits Thurmont Amb. Company.

24.. Dine & Donate Night at Thurmont Kountry Kitchen, 17 Water St., Thurmont. 4-8 p.m. Dine in, carry-out, or curbside. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Sabillasville Environmental School, Inc. Raffle Basket tickets available.

22.. 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.

27.. Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.

27 . 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.

29.. Free Concert: The Down East Boys, Tom’s Creek UMC, The Promised Land, 10918 Taneytown  Rd./Route 140, Emmitsburg. Free dinner at 5 p.m. Concert at 6 p.m. www.tomscreekumc.com. 301-447-3171.

29.. 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.

29.. Vendor Craft & Food Sale, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Breakfast & lunch sandwiches. 301-271-2379.

29.. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Block Party, 17015 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. 3-6 p.m. Free community event. Games for everyone, Remix Worship Band, Cracken Catering, face painting, delicious desserts & more. Bring your family & friends.

30        AMVETS Post 7 Quarter Auction, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Doors open at noon. Auction starts at 1 p.m. Lots of items to bid on. Raffles & 50/50. Food available for purchase. Open to public. Children are welcome.