Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Game Winners Announced
The Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day was held June 25, with activities flowing without a glitch. Various community groups, vendors, and volunteers welcomed attendees with a smile. Fun was had by all as they participated in activities throughout the entire day. Activities culminated with the beautiful display of the annual fireworks at dusk. Check out the…
Good Times in a Small Town: Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day and New Time
Dianne Walbrecker Emmitsburg rolls out the red carpet for neighbors and visitors alike at its biggest event of the year: Community Heritage Day. This year, at our 38th annual festival, we roll out all the games you love, the BBQ chicken, car show, horseshoe contest, parade, and music, but all at a later time than…
Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day
Jack Walker Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day epitomizes the town’s spirit and aims to bring the community together for a day of fun and celebration. Entering its thirty-seventh year this past June, it continues to encourage community involvement and to energize neighborly pride. On June 30, 2018, the schedule for Community Day was set, with many…
This Year’s Fireworks in Honor of Robert (Reds) Hance
This year, the fireworks at Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day are in honor of Robert “Reds” Hance, who passed away unexpectedly early this year. “Bob was such a proponent for Heritage Day and was such a leader in the community that the Lions, Heritage Day Committee, and community, felt it would be fitting to dedicate the…
Dollar General Opens in Emmitsburg
James Rada, Jr. You can be forgiven if you missed the opening of the new Dollar General Store at 501 E. Main Street in Emmitsburg. The doors opened on June 28, the same day that Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day was being held. “A lot of times we have a soft opening and then have a…
Community Heritage Day Happens a Day Late
James Rada, Jr. Rain couldn’t stop the annual Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day. With the exception of the Vigilant Hose Company’s Community Breakfast that was held Saturday morning, it just delayed the event for a day. The Emmitsburg Lions Club, which hosts the event, made the decision to postpone the festival. Community Heritage Day is typically…
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Total Kid Summer Camp at Well-Fit in Thurmont The Total Kid Summer Camp, presented by the Youth Wellness Organization, will be held at the Well-Fit Aerobics and Fitness Center in Thurmont. The camp is for children (ages 8-14) and features four sessions: June 22-July 3; July 6-17; July 20-31; August 3-14. Cost is $75.00 per…
