Lions Corner - Where Does It Go?
When you buy a pit beef, ham, pork, or turkey sandwich from the Thurmont Lions Club at Bell Hill Farm or devour one of the Emmitsburg Lions Club finger-licking delicious chicken BBQ dinners from the Activities Building on Creamery Road, where does the profit go? What do our two local Lions Clubs do with the…
40th Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day
Chloe Ricasa Emmitsburg recently marked a significant milestone with the 40th anniversary of its beloved Community Heritage Day, held on June 24 at the E. Eugene Myers Memorial Park. This event, which has become a cherished tradition for the community, took place on a beautiful, sunny day that defied the gloomy weather predictions. The Heritage…
Lions to Purchase Health Screen Vehicle
The Lions clubs of Lions District 22-W (Western Maryland), which includes both the Thurmont (TLC) and Emmitsburg Lions Clubs, have recently completed a fundraising drive to purchase a custom class 3 bus that will be equipped to provide a number of basic health-screening functions. The unit will be fully self-contained and will include features such…
Emmitsburg Lions Club’s Heritage Art Contest
The Emmitsburg Lions Club is once again sponsoring a Heritage Art Contest. The contest is open to school-aged children from the Emmitsburg School area in first through eighth grades. Homeschoolers are encouraged to participate as well. All artwork should reflect the theme: “What Does My Community Look Like to Me?” Prizes are awarded to winners…
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…
Emmitsburg Lions Club Welcomes New Member
At the Emmitsburg Lions Club meeting on September 8, 2016, Lion Jared Suit was officially inducted into the club. Overseeing the induction of Lion Suit was Lions Club District 22W Governor Brian Cox. In addition to welcoming the new Lion, the District Governor also thanked his sponsor for helping the club grow by sharing the…
EMMITSBURG HERITAGE DAY SPECTACULAR
Deb Spalding This year, the Emmitsburg Heritage Day Event was spectacular for visitors and town residents. The volunteers who worked on the Emmitsburg Heritage Day Committee planned all year to make the day a success. The weather was beautiful, the people were happy, and the fireworks were fabulous. Volunteer Jim Houck, Jr., said, “All (members)…
SPORTS news
Emmitsburg Baseball Celebrates 60th Anniversary Deb Spalding In 1955, Articles of Incorporation for the Emmitsburg Little League stated the objective of the league to be, “to implant firmly in the boys of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and reverence so that they may be finer, stronger, and happier boys and…
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…
