Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day
Come out to Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day on Saturday, June 25, 2016 (rain date: June 26). The festival begins as early as 6:30 a.m. with the Vigilant Hose breakfast. Some new events are planned for this year, such as the addition of bicycle activities for all experience levels and terrains; as well as a vendor/crafter show; car, truck, and motorcycle show; library book sale; the Heritage Day Art Contest; field games; a K9 demonstration; variety of food by the Lions, American Legion, Masons, and vendors; and much more. View the advertisement on page 48 for more details.
Thurmont Main Street Farmers Market is Back
Thurmont’s Farmers Market is every Saturday, from June 4 through September 24, from 9:00 a.m.-noon. Come out for fresh and locally grown veggies, fruits, and homemade products. View the advertisement on page 17 for more details.
Gateway Liquors Sugarlands Shine Tasting
Gateway Liquors is holding a Sugarlands Shine Tasting, featuring Tickle’s Dynamite Cinnamon, on June 24, 2016, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Have Tickle sign your bottle! View the advertisement on page 13 for more information.
Monocacy Church of the Brethren’s Vacation Bible School
Join Monocacy Church of the Brethren in Rocky Ridge for their Barnyard Roundup Vacation Bible School, being held July7-9, 2016. View the advertisement on page 17 for more information.
CYA Football/Cheer Open House Registration & Free Community Sport Equipment Swap
Come out to the CYA Football and Cheerleading open house registration at Thurmont Library on Saturday, June 4, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.; and Saturday, June 18, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. They are also hosting a Community Sport Equipment Swap—all items are free—on June 18 at Thurmont Middle School. View the advertisement on page 41 for more details.
Elias Lutheran Vacation Bible School
Save the date for Elias Lutheran Catch the Grace Vacation Bible School, scheduled for Sunday, July 10 through Friday, July 15, 2016. Light supper for the children at 6:00 p.m., plus crafts, games, music, and more. View the advertisement on page 35 for more details.
Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Events
The Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Association is holding many not-to-miss upcoming events: June 4—Yard Sale at 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (rent your space now); June 5—Cash Bingo, with doors opening at 11:30 a.m.; June 11—Club Picnic & Cash Raffle; June 12—Archery 3-D Shoot; June 18—Annual Golf Tournament; and June 21—Membership Meeting. View the advertisement on page 29 for more information.
Trinity United Church of Christ
Enjoy a special music performance by Trinity’s Hand Bell Choir on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. View the advertisement on page 9 for more information.
St. John’s Lutheran Church
St. John’s Lutheran Church’s Benefit Fried Chicken & Country Ham Dinner will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2016, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Dinner served family style, with a fancy table. Proceeds benefit families of Bob and Shirley Long and Donald Wolfe. View the advertisement on page 33 for more information.
Cornhole Tournament
The Cornhole Tournament, benefiting the Thurmont Guardian Hose Company, will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at the Thurmont Carnival Grounds on E. Main Street. Event features handmade cornhole board raffle, tip jars, 50/50’s, music, and more. View the advertisement on page 29 for more information.
Strawberry Festival
Everyone is welcome to the Strawberry Festival at Mt. Tabor Park on June 11, 2016, from 4:00-9:00 p.m. Event will feature music by JR Country. View the advertisement on page 9 for more information.
Home Run Car Show
The Home Run Car Show presented by Golden Gears Car Club will be held on June 25, 2016, at Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick, Maryland. All cars, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome. Event features raffles, food, prizes, auction, music, exhibits, and more. View the advertisement on page 6 for more information