June
1…… Friday Night Bingo (every Friday), Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 7 p.m. Kitchen open for food purchases.
1…… First Friday Fun – Thumbelina, Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick, MD. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Ages 3-4. $5. Register: www.recreater.com or 301-600-2936.
1-22…. Thurmont Regional Library: We Love Our Pets Photo Contest (ages 2-10); kids under 12, bring photo of your pet for display through 6/22. Judging by Catoctin Veterinary Clinic’s Dr. B on 6/23.
1…… Trivia at Catoctin Breeze Winery, Roddy Rd., Thurmont. Register your team: 301-600-7212. Due to space limitations, 10 teams compete, limited to no more than 4 people. 7 p.m.
2…… Lewistown Fire Dept. Open House, 11101 Hessong Bridge Rd., Frederick, MD. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Demos, fire prevention, blood pressure screening, raffle & more. 301-639-7770.
2…… Chess Club (grades K-adult), Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 11 a.m.-noon. Beginners to advanced players welcome. Also: June 30.
2…… Cornhole 4 A Cause Tournament Fundraiser, Hosted by Barkers 4 Blood Cancer, American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Doors open 10 a.m. $20 donation per team. Benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Open to public. Registration: pages.lightthenight.org/md/westmd18/barkers4bloodcancer.
2…… Mother Seton School HSA Corks and Canvas, 100 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. $40/person. Ages 21 & older only. 301-447-3161 (by May 25th to reserve your spot). Limited to first 60 paid attendees. www.mothersetonschool.org.
2…… Sabillasville Elementary School Bazaar, 16210 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Craft, business, and food vendors; flea market; yard sale. sesparentgroup@yahoo.com.
2…… 6th Annual Giveaway Day, MorningStar Family Church, 14698 Albert Staub Rd., Thurmont. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Every item free. Open to public. contact@morningstarfc.org or 301-271-3633. www.morningstarfc.org.
2…… Live Grill Demos, Zurgable Brothers Hardware, 1663 Old Emmitsburg Rd., Emmitsburg. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 301-447-2020.
2…… Strawberry Festival, Grace Rocky Hill Lutheran Church, 10825 Coppermine Rd., Woodsboro, MD. Rivers Bend Band 4 p.m.
3…… Parties in the Park, Thurmont Community Park, 21 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 2-6 p.m. Local vendors: Tastefully Simple, Magnolia & Vine, Pampered Chef, Scentsy & many more! Dawn Fisher 301-988-0247 or tastefullysimple/web/dfisher5.
3…… Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. 16th Annual Car Show, Activities Bldg., 13527 Motters Station Rd., Rocky Ridge, MD. Registration starts 8 a.m. Entry fee: $12. Spectators free. Food, 50/50, door prizes & more. 301-271-7780.
4…… Served with Grace Free Community Meal, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-7 p.m. All are welcome.
4…… Seven Dragonflies Studio Presents Paint Night, Thurmont American Legion, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Make Dad a beer stein for Father’s Day. Benefits Creeger House restoration. $25/person (includes all supplies). Register: 301-271-2054 or 7xdragonflies@gmail.com.
4…… Lego & Wee Build Creation Night, Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit PA. All ages welcome. 4-5:30 p.m. 717-794-2240.
4…… Introducing “Musical Mondays,” Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit PA. Movies start 6 p.m. 717-794-2240. Also: June 11, 18, 25.
4…… Clothes Closet, Thurmont United Methodist Church, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m.
4…… Cougar Connections Group from Thurmont Elementary School, Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1:30-3 p.m. 301-271-7911.
4…… Zumba Gold (Senior Version), Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:15-11 a.m. $24/8 sessions or $5/session. 301-271-7911. Also: June 11, 18, 25.
5…… Line Dancing, Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10-11 a.m. Free. 301-271-7911. Also: June, 12, 19, 26.
5…… Free Movie Day: The Cowboys, Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1-3 p.m. 301-271-7911.
5…… Scherenschnitte Class w/Bill Hamman, Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit PA. 6 p.m. Please bring knives/boards if previous students. Children must be accompanied by adult. 717-794-2240.
5…… Summer Gift Card Bingo, Vigilant Hose Co. Activities Bldg., 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open 5 p.m.; early birds 6:50 p.m.; reg. Bingo 7 p.m. $8 basic pkg. (addt’l. cards for sale).
6…… Coffee Club, Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit PA. 4-5:30 p.m. Food donations appreciated. 717-794-2240. Also: June 13, 20, 27.
6…… VITT (very important teens and ‘tweens) Night, Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit PA. 6-7:30 p.m. 717-794-2240. Also: June 13, 20, 27.
6…… Free Blood Pressure Checks by Right At Home, Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 301-271-7911.
6…… 50/50 Bingo, Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1-3 p.m. Open to public. Must be 18 to play Bingo. $5 to play, specials, pickle jar; $1 coverall last game. Free snacks. 301-271-7911. Also: June 20.
6…… Healthy Living to 100, Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 7-8:30 p.m. Speaker: McLaughlin Family Chiropractic.
6…… Preschool Playground (ages 3-5), Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 11 a.m. Also: June 13, 27.
7…… Make a Duct Tape Wallet (grades 5-12), Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. Make a great gift; all supplies/instruction provided. 6-7 p.m.
7…… Memory Café, Sponsored by Somerford House, Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. Noon-1 p.m. Free lunch & craft. Register: 301-271-7911.
8…… Storyland: A Sensory Storytime for Little Ones (ages birth-3), Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 10:15-10:45 a.m.
8…… Playgroup for Little Ones (Ages birth-3), hosted by Thurmont Regional Library & Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program, Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 10:45-11:15 a.m.
8…… Paint Night to Benefit Women’s Ministries, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 7 p.m. $40 (all supplies & light refreshments). Register: 301-271-2379. All are welcome.
8…… Let’s Move – Crawling Caterpillars, Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick, MD. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Ages 2-3. $5. Register: www.recreater.com or 301-600-2936.
8,9… Annual Yard Sale, St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, Corner of DePaul St. & N. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. June 8: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; June 9: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Pat 301-447-6343 or paorner@msn.com.
9…… Lions Saving Kids Sight — Free Preschool Vision Screening, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 Moser Rd., Thurmont. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For ages 6 mos.-5 yrs. old. Conducted by Thurmont & Deer Park Lions Clubs. Paul Cannada 301-271-2924 or paulcannada@comcast.net.
9…… Story Hour w/Miss Mary Anne, Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit PA. 10:30 a.m. 717-794-2240. Also: June 16, 23, 30.
9…… The Fabulous Hubcaps, Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Tickets at door: $10/person. Doors open 7 p.m.; music 9:30 p.m. Cash bar/kitchen open for food service. www.thurmonteventcomplex.com.
9…… New Market 2018 Historic House Walking Tour, Methodist Schoolhose, 1A N Federal St., New Market, MD. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Advance Tickets: $20/person; $35/couple; $10/ages under 12 (day of tickets add $5). www.NewMarket.events.
9…… Library Fun Fair, Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
9…… Festival, Mt. Tabor Church of Rocky Ridge, Mt. Tabor Park, Rocky Ridge. 4 – 9 p.m. Music by “River Bend Band” 6 – 9 p.m.
9…… Benefit Dinner for Steve Wastler & Evelyn Guilday, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 8619 Blacks Mill Rd., Creagerstown, MD. Noon-5 p.m. $15 in advance; $17 at door; $7.50/ages 7-12; Free/ages under 6. Carryout: $18.
10…. Children’s Lovefeast Service, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 9:15 a.m. Children serve lovefeast of cookies & punch, congregation sings children’s hymns. All are welcome.
10…. Teddy Bear Picnic, Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick, MD. 2-4 p.m. Ages 3-8. $5. Register: www.recreater.com or 301-600-2936.
11…. Summer Story Hour, Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit PA. 4:30 p.m. 717-794-2240. Also: June 18, 25.
11…. Free Movie Day: Cheaper by the Dozen, Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1-3 p.m. 301-271-7911.
11…. Storytime w/Maryland ZOOmobile (ages 3-5), Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. Space limited; arrive early for your ticket. 1-1:30 p.m.
11…. Thurmont Friends Book Club, Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. Open to adult readers in community interested in discussing books. 7-8:30 p.m. 301-600-7212.
12…. Krafty Kids (ages 2-11), Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 10:15 a.m.-2 p.m. Also: June 13,14,19,20,21,26,27,28.
12…. Open Discussion on Mental Health Issues by Fred Balius, Health Dept., Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 11:30 a.m.-noon. 301-271-7911.
12…. Songbird Serenade, Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit PA. 6 p.m. 717-794-2240.
13…. Seton Center’s Free Community Workshop: How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk/Jerkette, Presented by the Marriage Resource Center of Frederick, Seton Center’s New Location, 226 East Lincoln Ave., Emmitsburg. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Registration required: 301-447-6102 x17. Also: June 20, 27.
14…. Movie Night: A Wrinkle in Time (Rated PG), Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit PA. 6 p.m. 717-794-2240.
14…. Monthly Birthday Party, Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 12:30 p.m. Birthday people get picture taken for Senior Moments in The Catoctin Banner. Cake & ice cream. All seniors welcome. 301-271-7911.
14…. Louise S. Ediger Memorial Concert Series: Argentinean Concert Organist Gustavo Andres, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Utica, 10621 Old Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 2 p.m. 301-898-9454.
14…. Thurmont Lions Club & Rocky’s Pizza Raising Money for Pediatric Cancer, 205 Tippin Dr., Thurmont. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
14…. Radio Frederick: Music Through the Decades – 30s & 40s w/The Rocky Birely Combo, Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 7-9 p.m.
15…. School’s Out Party (grades 6-12), Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. Meet on deck for music, games, prizes & refreshments. 1-2 p.m.
15…. Spaghetti Dinner at Elias Lutheran Church w/Special Music, 100 W. North Ave., Emmitsburg. 4-7:30 p.m. $10/adults; $5/ages under 12; and/or your generous donation for upcoming Emmitsburg Council of Churches Mission to Kenya.
15…. Free Friday Family Fun Nights, Carroll Valley Common Pavilion, 5865 Fairfield Rd., Fairfield, PA. 7 p.m. Singing and puppetry; children able to choose individual servings of food to take home; no income/residency questions asked. Also: July 20 & Aug. 17. Missy Miller 717-321-0169.
15…. Marie Free Seated Massage, Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $1/minute. Walk-ins, no appt. needed. 301-271-7911.
15…. Let’s Move – Crawling Caterpillars, Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick, MD. 2-4 p.m. Ages 3-8. $5. Register: www.recreater.com or 301-600-2936.
15…. Mommy & Me – T is for Tops, Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick, MD. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Ages 1-1 1/2. $5. Register: www.recreater.com or 301-600-2936.
16…. Strawberry Festival, Grace Rocky Hill Lutheran Church, 10825 Coppermine Rd., Woodsboro, MD. 5.5 Men 4 p.m. Games for all ages.
16…. 18th Annual Mid-Maryland Celtic Festival, Mount Airy Vol. Fire Co. Activity Grounds, 1003 Twin Arch Rd., Mount Airy, MD. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $15 in advance; $20 at gate; $15 Active Duty Military w/ID; Free/ages 12 & under. Marianne Elliot marianne@mmelliott.com. www.midmarylandcelticfestival.com.
16,17.. Outdoor Flea Market, Emmitsburg Antique Mall, 1 Chesapeake Ave., Emmitsburg. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Limited spaces avail.: Erica 301-447-6471.
17…. Thurmont’s Brass Band, Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. Directed by Morris Blake. 9:15 a.m. Summerfest program for children begins; Father’s Day/Graduate recognition. All are welcome.
18…. Free Movie Day: Field of Dreams, Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1-3 p.m. 301-271-7911.
18-20 Catoctin High School Volleyball Clinic, Catoctin High School, 14745 Sabillasville Rd., 9 a.m.-noon. For students entering grades 6-9. $25/session; $70/all three sessions. Leaguelineup.com/catoctinvolleyball.
19…. Talk on Transit Bus System by Kendall Tiffany, Frederick County Govt., Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 11 a.m. 301-271-7911.
19…. Pauline’s Pals, Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1-3 p.m. Crafters needed to make favors for next year’s Christmas party; all supplies provided. Meets third Tues. of each month. 301-271-7911.
19…. Clothes Closet, Thurmont United Methodist Church, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 10-11:30 a.m.
19…. The Summit Stitchers Quilt Club, Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit PA. 5:30 p.m. Any skill level. 717-794-2240.
19…. Hula Hooping w/Soolah Hoops (ages 3-14), Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
20…. Chalk Party, Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 11:15 a.m.-noon.
20…. Mini-Science Workshop for Kids, Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit PA. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 717-794-2240.
20…. Presentation by Shelley Carr of To and Fro (new local company that provides services for seniors), Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 11:15 a.m.
21…. The Dining Car Food Club, Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit PA. 6 p.m. 717-794-2240.
21…. Nighttime on the Deck: Cantori’s Magic (ages 3-18), Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. Sponsored by Thurmont Lions Club. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
21…. Teen Theater: Improv with the MET (grades 6-12), Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. Join actors from The Maryland Ensemble Theatre for improvisation class. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
22…. Kitchen Chemistry (grades K-5), Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
23…. Pet Talk w/Veterinarian (ages 2-10), Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. Catoctin Veterinary Clinic’s Dr. Bramson and his French Bulldog sidekick, Rae Rae. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
23…. R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope (grades K-5), Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 11 a.m.-noon.
24…. Music on the Deck – Bluegrass Chapel Band, Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 2-3:30 p.m.
25…. Summer Challenge Sponsor Event: Read with Keyote and the Frederick Keys (ages birth-10). 10:30-11:00 a.m.
25…. Curious Minds: Turn Your Existence into Your Legacy, Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. Maryland Room Historian Mary Mannix: how your family heirlooms/possessions of historical importance can be preserved. 2-4 p.m.
25…. Frederick Rescue Mission’s Summer Enrichment Camp, Thurmont Elementary School, Thurmont. Grades 1st-5th. 7-week camp. $45/child. Games, crafts, math/reading activities, free lunch & more. Register: www.therescuemission.org or pick up flier at Thurmont Town Hall or Emmitsburg Town Hall. Teri Kwiatek 301-695-6633 x215.
25…. Prize Bingo, Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Ministries, Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 2-3 p.m. Free. 301-271-7911.
25…. Clothes Closet, Thurmont United Methodist Church, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. 6-7:30 p.m.
26…. Pete the Cat Visits the Library (ages 2-8), Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. Pete the Cat; don’t forget your camera. 11-11:30 a.m.
26…. Musical Masterpieces (grades 3-12). Create art inspired by styles of music. 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM.
27…. Rockin’ Kids – 50s Music (ages 3-8), Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 2-2:45 p.m.
27…. Talk on New Lithium Battery Contained Smoke Detectors & CO2 Alarms & Hotline Phone Number, by Capt. Daniel L. Yoder, Dept. of Fire Rescue Services, Frederick County, Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10 a.m. Sign up: at center or 301-271-7911.
27…. Free Movie Day: Mrs. Doubtfire, Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 1-3 p.m. 301-271-7911.
28…. Adult Reading Group, Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit PA. 6 p.m. 717-794-2240.
28…. “Take Control & Exercise”—Arthritis Foundation Exercise DVD, Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 9:30 a.m. Shown fourth Thursday of each month. 301-271-7911.
28…. Catoctin Forest Alliance Speaker Series: 150 Years of Resource Protection, Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. Historian Greg Bartles of the Maryland Conservation Agency Museum. 7-9 p.m.
29…. Friday Flicks (ages 3-12), Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. Movie on big screen. Noon-2 p.m.
29…. Free Meeting w/Elly (Jenkins) Williams, Dept. of Aging, Thurmont Sr. Ctr., 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Call to make half-hour appt.: 301-271-7911.
30…. Summer Challenge Sponsor Event: The Little Gym of Frederick Experience (ages 2-8), Thurmont Regional Library, Moser Rd., Thurmont. 11-11:30 a.m.
30…. Inaugural Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day 6K Race, Emmitsburg. Race begins at Emmitsburg Community Bldg., 7:30 a.m. & ends at Community Park. 3.7 miles. Open to all ages. Bring your dog. $20/person (t-shirt) / $15/person (w/o t-shirt); 17 & under: $15 (t-shirt) / $10 (w/o t-shirt). $10/dog. www.emmitsburgevents.com.
30…. Community Heritage Day, Emmitsburg Community Park, Emmitsburg. Bike rodeo; car, truck & motorcycle show; horseshoe contest; games; live music; kids activities/rides, fireworks & more! www.emmitsburgevents.com.
30…. Car Show & Cash Bingo for Veterans, Presented by Golden Gears Car Club, Lewistown Fire Company, 11101 Hessong Bridge Rd., Frederick, MD. All cars, trucks, motorcycles & military vehicles welcome. Car Show 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (register 9 a.m.-noon by donation); Cash Bingo doors open 4 p.m. Free parking/admission to public. Music, raffles, auction, prizes & much more. Proceeds to three veteran grps. in Frederick. Jay 240-372-1753; www.goldengears.org.
30…. Parade, Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day, Emmitsburg. Line up 4:15 p.m., Mountainview Rd. Starts 5 p.m. Register: emmitsburgevents.com or 717-642-6865.
30…. Live Grill Demos, Zurgable Brothers Hardware, 1663 Old Emmitsburg Rd., Emmitsburg. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 301-447-2020.
30 All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, Vigilant Hose Co. Fire Hall, 25 W. Main St., Emmitsburg. 6-10 a.m. $8/adult; $4/ages 6-10; Free/ages under 5. Dot Davis 301-447-2403.