Adult Category: Megan Zais (Stained Glass Cookies) — 1st place; Jim Riffle (Spiced Gingerbread Cookies) — 2nd place; Jack Fordham (Chewy Gingerbread with butter cream icing) — 3rd place. Children’s Category: Kara Shearer (Sugar Cookies) — 1st place; Polly Dayhoff (Peanut Butter Blossoms) — 2nd place; Kinsley Main (Iced Sugar Cookies) — 3rd place.

The Thurmont Lions Club and the Lions Clubs of District 22-W know how important it is to share our American Heritage and how to use that knowledge to inspire volunteerism. July 4, 2026, marks 250 years of American independence from Great Britain since July 4, 1776. As we reflect and celebrate this important milestone for…

Alisha Yocum Sheetz, along with the partnership of Thurmont American Legion and the Thurmont Lions Club, came together to honor and remember Veterans through the annual Wreaths Across America program in December. Over 5,200 locations nationally gathered to lay fresh evergreen wreaths at the headstones of U.S. Veterans. “For the past two years, I have…

The Thurmont Lions Club and the Lions Clubs of District 22-W know how important it is to share our American Heritage and how to use that knowledge to inspire volunteerism. July 4, 2026, marks 250 years of American independence from Great Britain since July 4, 1776. As we reflect and celebrate this important milestone for…

Ruth Heaney The Thurmont Lions Club proudly hosted its annual “Education/Community Night” on May 14. This special evening is when organizations receive funds to further their goals, all of which have something in common: making our community a better place. The celebration is also the culmination of the Lions Club projects, including the famous Sandwich…

Lion Ruth Heaney Life is filled with milestones, beginning with being born. From there, an explosion of milestones occurs, including taking your first step and saying your first word, which may sound a bit garbled! A milestone for parents is when diapers are no more! Daycare or school marks another milestone, as you learn to…

Lion Ruth Heaney Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on February 2, but that will not stop the Thurmont Lions Club from giving everyone a lucky second chance! Guardian Hose Company Fire Chief Charlie Brown and Assistant Fire Chief Chris Kinnaird are rescheduled as our speakers on Wednesday, March 12, at 6:30 PM in St. John’s…

Lion Ruth Heaney Here is a trivia question: How many national parks are in the United States with “national parks” in their title? Answer: There are 63 national parks with “national parks” in their titles. Here is another trivia question: How many national park sites are in the United States? Answer: There are 433 national…

Alisha Yocum . Christmas lights lined the entrance to a private event held by Thurmont Lions Club Members, Doug Favorite and Don Keeney, Jr. The lights were sure to put anyone in a festive spirit as they entered their personal residence with a display of over 100 Christmas trees. Themed trees filled each room, from…

The Thurmont Lions Club hosted a Christmas Cookie Contest on December 13, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Thurmont. There were 25 adult entries and 7 children entries. Judging was based on appearance, texture, taste, creativity, and Christmas spirit. All proceeds went to local charities.  Children’s Category Winners         1st Prize — Emma Santos…

The Thurmont Lions Club invited PDG Paul Cannada to induct the new officers for the 2024-2025 Lions Year on June 26. During the installation, each officer was called up individually and asked if they were willing to perform their official duties during the 2024-2025 Lions year. Pictured from left are: (front row) Lion Bob Johnson,…

Thurmont Regional Library and the Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library have been able to provide lunches for youth, ages 18 and under , this summer through the generosity of community organizations and individuals. The program provides free lunches for children 18 and under , who reside in the northern area of the county, while…

Scouts BSA Troop 270B and 270G did their annual Trolley Trail cleanup in April. Tires, lots of plastic bags, sheets of rusted metal, washing machine tubs, and more were weeded out and brought to the landfill. The Trolley Trail is sponsored by the Thurmont Lions Club. If you would like more information on Scouting, check…

Scouts BSA Troop 270B and 270G spent Easter afternoon helping their chapter organization, the Thurmont Lions Club, with its Annual Easter Egg hunt. Lots of eggs, lots of children, and the Easter Bunny equaled a lot of fun for everyone! Scouts BSA Troop 270B and 270G, Cub Scout Pack 270, and Venturing Crew 270 did…

The Thurmont Lions Club is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Volunteer of the Year. Nominate an individual(s) who is/are making a difference in the lives of others—working with children in the schools, helping at the food bank, a member of a service organization or church, a special neighbor who is always there to help…

The Thurmont Lions Club inducted four new members. In October 2023, Lion Sean Young was inducted by FVDG Susan Cox. His sponsor is Lion Doug Favorite. Lion Sean has been a Scout Master for Troop 270 for 10 years. He grew up in Thurmont and is a carpenter. During the November 2023 membership meeting, Alex…

During the annual Thurmont Lions Club Christmas Party, the club’s “Spirit of Generosity” award was presented. The Awards Committee consists of Lion Evelyn Zimmerman, Lion David Crum, and IPDG (Immediate Past District Governor) Nadja Muchow as chairperson. The criteria for the award are as follows: Must donate significant funds and time to the Thurmont Lions…

The Thurmont Lions Club held a Christmas Cookie Contest on Friday, December 1, with participants bringing six of their finest Christmas cookies on a paper plate to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Thurmont. Judging was done in two sections: Lion judging was Friday evening, and public judging was on Saturday during Christmas in Thurmont. There…

Wreaths Across America is an annual collaborative that honors our nation’s veterans around the holidays by placing wreaths on their graves. Several organizations went to work to transport, deliver, unload, and distribute wreaths in the Thurmont area on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. A Sheetz truck delivered 72 boxes containing 12 wreaths per box for a…

On November 8, 2023, Thurmont Grange No. 409 held its annual Veterans Appreciation Program. The evening started with a welcome, given by Grange President, Niki Eyler. She stated that the Veterans being honored were “all honorable, upstanding, and respectable members of their families, churches, and communities.”  Next, Thurmont American Legion Post 168 Commander Nick Middendorff…