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Country Butchering A Country Butchering will be held on February 21, 2015, at the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company. A pancake breakfast will be served on the morning of the butchering, from 6:00-10:00 a.m. Benefits the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company. Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Events The Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Association in Fairfield will host the following events in February 2015: Cash Bingo at 1:00 p.m. on February 1; Bar Bingo at 7:00 p.m. on February 6, 13, and 20; Wagner Shoot on February 7 and 21; Meat Shoot on February 14; Valentine’s Day Dinner on February 14; Meat Raffle and Buffet on February 27.

MSS Thirty-One, Coach & Vera Bradley

Mother Seton School (MSS) is holding a Thirty-One, Coach & Vera Bradley Bingo on February 21, 2015, at Mother Seton School, located at 100 Creamery Road in Emmitsburg. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with games beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 if purchased in advance or $25.00 at the door the night of the event.

His Place Car Show

Mark your calendar for the 6th Annual His Place Car Show, being held on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Mother Seton School, located at 100 Creamery Road in Emmitsburg. Event features three awards each, for five categories; raffle, food, door prizes, and more.

Moving Sale

A Moving Sale will take place February 20-22, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Cozy Inn, 103 Frederick Road in Thurmont. Items for sale include 450 salt and pepper shakers, home decor, Camp David and Cozy items, figurines; coffee table, claw foot tub, hutches, cupboard, safes, desks, cabinets, sewing machines, stained glass canopies; office items such as computers, binders, swivel chairs, and stationary, and much more. Also a mini doughnut making machine will be sold. Rental spaces are available (all inside).

All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner

The American Legion Riders are sponsoring an All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, February 15, 2015, from 1:00-4:00 p.m., at Woodsboro American Legion, located at 101 W. Elizabeth Street in Woodsboro, Maryland. The cost is $10.00 per person (children under 12 years old are free). Tickets can be purchased at the door.

EVAC Bingo Bash

Don’t miss Bingo Bash at Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company (EVAC) on March 21, 2015. Doors will open at 4:00 p.m., with games beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $40.00 if purchased in advance, and $50.00 if purchased at the door the night of the event. Bingo features twenty-two games, paying $250 each, with three $1,000 jackpots, plus a meal.

Vigilant Hose Company’s Annual Spring Fling

The Vigilant Hose Company will host their annual Spring Fling event on May 16, 2015, on the grounds of Mount St. Mary’s University. It’s time to get your ticket. Contact Chris Stahley at 301-447-3081, John Glass at 301-447-3648, Gabe Baker at 301-447-2212, or Bill Boyd at 717-6423-9717 for more information or to arrange your purchase.

St. John’s Christian Preschool’s Open House

St. John’s Christian Preschool will hold an Open House on Friday, February 27, 2015, from 9:00-10:00 a.m., at 15 North Street in Thurmont.