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MAY Community Calendar
1...... You Dine, They Donate: Supports the Friends of Thurmont Regional Library, Thurmont Roy Rogers, 203 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 5-8 p.m.
1...... 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.
1...... Zumba (Fridays), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 9:30 a.m.
2...... Lions BBQ Chicken, 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. 10 a.m.-until sold out. Includes half chicken, potato salad, apple sauce, chips & bun. $12. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Lion Dianne 301-676-1561 if you need a delivery made (local only).
2...... Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library Book Sale, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 early access 9-10 a.m. Fill-A-Friend’s Tote Bag 3-4 p.m.
2...... Emmitsburg Community Chorus at Lewistown United Methodist Church, 11032 Hessong Bridge Rd., Thurmont. 3 p.m.
3...... Sons of AMVETS Post 7 Quarter Auction, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Noon.
3...... Emmitsburg Community Chorus Spring Concert, St. John’s Lutheran Church of Creagerstown, 8619 Blacks Mill Rd., Creagerstown. 3 p.m. Free event. Good will offering will be collected. 301-898-5290.
4...... Served With Grace Free Dinner, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-7 p.m. www.gracehammoravian.org.
4...... Balance & Strength (Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:15 a.m.
4...... Stitch & Chat, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Also: 18.
4-8.. An Ole Time Baptist Camp Meeting, Old-Fashioned Tent Revival, 15231 Foxville Church Rd., Sabillasville, MD. 7 p.m. Speakers: Pastor Tom Fry, Evangelist Larry Gibbs & more. Gospel singing. Sponsored by Ambassador Baptist Church. 301-620-PRAY (7729).
5...... Yoga (Tuesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
6...... Bingo, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Also: 20.
6...... Chair Yoga (Wednesdays), Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:15 a.m.
6...... Queen of Hearts Drawing (Wednesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7:30 p.m.
6...... Cornhole Tournament (Wednesdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games at 7 p.m.
7...... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
7 ..... 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.
7...... Craftin’ in the Catoctins, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1 p.m. Also: 12, 18, 26.
7...... Roy Rogers Fundraiser & Bake Sale, Roy Rogers, Thurmont. 5-8 p.m.
7...... Bingo (Thursdays), American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
7...... Line Dancing (Thursdays), American Legion Post 168, Upstairs, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 7 p.m.
7-9.. Very Large Yard Sale, 16143 Kelbaugh Rd., Thurmont. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Lots of items. Come check out the treasures.
8,9.. Huge Yard Sale, Apples UCC, 7908 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tons of great stuff for sale. Hot dogs & baked goods available. 240-385-7617. Benefiting Apples Church and the community.
9...... 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.
9...... Vigilant Hose Co.’s Spring Fling, 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. Drawings begin at noon. Rain or shine. No payout less than $500. $100/ticket (good for two people / food & drink). Bring your own tents, canopies & lawn chairs. www.vhc6.com.
10... Mother’s Day Buffet, Carriage House Inn, 200 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Reservations required. 301-447-2366. www.chouseinn.com.
11... Seated Dance Exercise Class, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont.
14... Westminster Ringers in Concert, A Maryland Community Handbell Ensemble, Tom’s Creek UMC, 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg. 7 p.m. 301-447-3171; www tomscreekumc.com.
14... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
14 .. 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.
14... Seated Massages, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
15... Thurmont Main Street Art & Wine Stroll, Thurmont. 5-8 p.m. Spend an evening strolling thru Thurmont & meet local artisans; sip local wine, spirits, and handcrafted beer; enjoy multiple food vendors; and listen to music. Come dressed in your best Preakness Hat, with a Hat Judging Contest at 8:30 p.m. at 10Tavern (prizes awarded for top five hats).
15... Monthly Birthday Party, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m.
16... Big Money Cash Bash, Thurmont Community Ambulance Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Gates open at 10 a.m. Drawing begins at 11:45 a.m. (winner every 5 minutes). Must be off premises by 8 p.m. $20/person. Food, beer, wine coolers & soda included. Tickets: 301-748-5359 or 301-271-3820 or www.eventbrite.com.
16... Department of Maryland AMVETS Auxiliary Cash Bingo at Post 10. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
16... Fun Run / Walk at the Fort and Health & Wellness Fair, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade. 8-11 a.m. All ages welcome; furry friends welcome. $10 pre-registration fee for ages 7+ (free for ages 6 & under). $15 same-day registration. More info.: call 301-241-5085 or online at thefrcc.org.
16... Emmitsburg Community Chorus at Apples United Church of Christ, 7908 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 4 p.m.
16,17..... Visit Historic Harriet Chapel During the Maryland Iron Festival, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy free Docent-led Tours of the building, delicious food, yummy baked goods & free crafts for kids. www.harrietchapel.org. 301-271-4554.
17... Veterans Breakfast, AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. Veterans eat free.
17... Face of America’s Annual Bike Ride, The Promised Land, 10918 Taneytown Pk., Emmitsburg. 8:30-11 a.m. A Tom’s Creek UMC tradition to host a rest stop for wounded warriors. Bikers greeted with applause, waving banners and flags, snacks & beverages. 301-447-3171; www tomscreekumc.com.
17... Cactus Flats May Birthday Celebration for Wayne Wiles (Former Owner of Cactus Flats), 10026 Hansonville Rd., Frederick. 5-8 p.m. Featuring Ernie Bradley & The Grassy Ridge Band.
17... Ladies Tea After Church, Weller UMC, 101 N. Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 11:45 a.m. Free event. 301-271-2802.
17... Emmitsburg Community Chorus at Homewood at Crumland Farms, 7407 Willow Rd., Frederick. 7 p.m.
19... Emmitsburg Community Chorus Preforms National Anthem at Frederick Keys Game, Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, Frederick.
19... Bible 101 Discussion, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m.
20... 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.
21... Potluck Senior Lunch (55+), St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 17015 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. 11:30 a.m.
21... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
21 .. 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.
22... Register of Wills Presentation, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m.
23... Pub Crawl to Save Our Fireworks, begins at Emmitsburg VFW, 12 W. Main St., Emmitsburg. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $30/person. Tickets available online or at Emmitsburgevents.com & Facebook or in person day of at the VFW (from 11 a.m.-noon). First and second place for best hands; third place for worst hand. Enjoy extras: finger food, specialty drinks, jars & raffles.
23…Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. Drive-Thru Pit Sandwich Sale, 13527 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge. 11 a.m.-sold out. Pit beef, pit ham, pit turkey. $8/each. Combos $13 (sandwich, chips, coleslaw & applesauce). Call to preorder: Penny 240-674-9834; Dave 240-385-6682; Rob 301-271-7780; Bonny 301-788-0311; or online at www.rockyridgevfc.com.
23... Gigantic Indoor Yard Sale, Thurmont Lions Club, Bell Hill Farm, Rt. 15, Thurmont. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
23... 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.
23... Thurmont Farmers Market Starts (Saturdays), Thurmont Community Park, 19 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 9 a.m.-noon. Locally raised beef, chicken, and pork; huge variety of fresh produce, fruits & mushrooms; home-baked goods; local sauces; local fresh roasted coffee beans; local honey, and so much more. Food trucks. www.thurmontmainstreet.com.
24... 77th Annual Business Meeting & Memorial Service of the Utica Cemetery Assoc., Inc., St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Utica, 10625 Old Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 2 p.m.
26-30.... Thurmont Comm. Amb. Co.’s Carnival, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Nightly entertainment, homemade food, fireworks (May 29), rides, games, raffles & more. Pre-sale ride tickets avail. for $25: buy at Event Complex; Woodsboro Bank (Thurmont); Kountry Kitchen; Weis Markets; Direct To You Gas Station. www.thurmonteventcomplex.com.
27... Scrabble Tournament, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m.
27-30.... Mother Seton School’s 41st Annual Carnival, 100 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. 6-10 p.m. Live music, games, rides, raffles & more. Fun for whole family.
28... Bar Bingo (Thursdays), Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples Church Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. Open to the public. 301-271-3371.
28 .. 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... Solo Aging Meetup, Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m.
30... Strawberry Festival & Yard Sale, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 17015 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. Homemade soups & sandwiches, strawberry pies, sundaes, shortcake, variety of baked goods. www.tmarkssabillasville.org. 301-241-3287.
31... Spires Brass Band Concert, St. John’s Lutheran Church of Creagerstown, 8619 Blacks Mill Rd., Creagerstown. 3 p.m. Free event. Good will offering will be collected. 301-898-5290.
31 Designer Bag Bingo, Biglerville Fire Co. Auxiliary, 111 S. Main St., Biglerville, PA. Doors open at noon. Bingo starts at 1:30 p.m. Gift card with each purse. $25/person. Games of chance, raffles & door prizes. Tickets sold at door. To reserve a table: call 717-586-1808.
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