Thurmont Lions Club Giving Back to the Community
In October, the Thurmont Lions Club (TLC) will be celebrating its 87th anniversary of service to the Thurmont community. Lions Clubs International, the parent organization for TLC, is the largest volunteer service organization in the world, with over 1.4 million members and a motto of “We Serve.” There are a number of service programs the…
Thurmont Lions Club Giving Back to the Community
This coming October, the Thurmont Lions Club (TLC) will be celebrating its 87th anniversary of service to the Thurmont community. Lions Clubs International, the parent organization for TLC, is the largest volunteer service organization in the world, with over 1.4 million members and a motto of “We Serve.” There are a number of service programs…
Rebecca Pearl Takes First Place in the 2015 Barnstormers Tour and Plein Air Paint-Out
Deb Spalding The 9th Annual Barnstormers Tour and Plein Air Paint-Out was held on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Local artist Rebecca Pearl was one of thirty-five artists to participate. The event was sponsored by the Frederick County Landmarks Foundation as a fundraiser to support the preservation of barns in the Frederick County area. The day’s…
015 Thurmont Lions Club Christmas Ornament
This is the seventh in the series of the Thurmont Lions Club Christmas Ornaments. The 2015 ornament is near the end of production and will be ready for distribution early this fall. This year’s ornament will be the most historic and memorable ornament to date: the “Cozy Restaurant” ornament. The Cozy Restaurant opened in 1929…
James Black Family Donates Artwork to New Thurmont Town Office
At a recent town meeting, Mayor John Kinnaird announced that the family of former Mayor James Black had donated to the town a framed watercolor print of their family home that was created by local artist Rebecca Pearl. James Black served as Thurmont’s mayor for a period of sixteen years (1969-1977 and 1979-1987). Many may…
