Local Ice Bucket Challenge and All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
Last summer, sharing a video of yourself reacting to a bucket of cold water being dumped on your head was all the craze. Some went big and used heavy equipment with dump buckets full of ice water, others used a more manageable bucket with a “surprise and run” approach, and still others expected the chill and took it well. The ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Ice Bucket Challenge symbolized a person’s acknowledgement of the ALS disease and their commitment to the pursuit of a cure for the disease.
The Ice Bucket Challenge produced $220 million dollars for ALS research. Research has found some possible solutions to slow the progression of the disease, but none that will be available for years.
Diane “Dee” Spalding Miller was written up in last month’s issue of The Catoctin Banner, announcing her retirement from cutting and styling hair after forty years in the business. She closed her shop in Thurmont, Dee’s Hair Stylists, located on North Center Street. She had recently been diagnosed with ALS.
Our Local Ice Bucket Challenge is intended to raise funds for a chair lift that was installed in Diane’s Sabillasville home.
To contribute to the local challenge, you can drop a donation in designated “ice buckets” that have been placed in area hair salons and barbershops. You can also buy a ticket for an all-you-can-eat benefit breakfast that will be held at Trinity United Church of Christ at the corner of East Main Street and North Center Streets in Thurmont, in cooperation with the Thurmont Lions Club, on January 30, 2016.
The breakfast costs $8.50 per adult; $5.00 for children, five to ten years old; and free for children under age five. Breakfast hours are 6:00-11:00 a.m. For tickets, please see church members at Trinity UCC, Graceham Moravian Church, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hobb’s Hardware Store, Brown’s Jewelry Store, or a Thurmont Lions Club member, or you can visit E Plus Copy Center in Emmitsburg.
Catoctin High School Class of 2016 Safe and Sane Upcoming Events
The Catoctin High School Class of 2016 Safe and Sane Committee has two upcoming events that you won’t want to miss. Being held on January 15, 2016, is a Wing Night Football Bash, at the Lewistown Fire Hall, from 5:30-10:00 p.m. On February 21, 2016, they are hosting a Cash Bingo at the Lewistown Fire Hall. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m., with bingo starting at 7:00 p.m.
EBPA Hosts Rock & Roll Relics Dance Fundraiser
Save the date for the Emmitsburg Business Professional Association Dance Fundraiser, being held on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at the Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company building, located at 17701 Creamery Road in Emmitsburg, from 8:00 p.m.-midnight. Enjoy music from the 50s and 60s with the The Rock & Roll Relics.
Keysville Grace United Church of Christ Valentine’s Dinner
Make your reservation today for the Keysville Grace United Church of Christ Valentine’s Dinner on February 6, 2016. Reservations are required, and seating is limited. Reservation deadline is January 30, 2016.
Stultz Fitness Open House
Come out to the Stultz Fitness Open House event on January 9, 2016, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. They are located just minutes from Emmitsburg, Gettysburg, Fairfield, and Thurmont. Find out about their personal training, customized weight and nutrition programs, and more.
Mother Seton’s Take-a-Tour Tuesday and Spaghetti Dinner Open House
Mother Seton School in Emmitsburg is hosting a Take-a-Tour Tuesday on January 12, 2016, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. There is no need to pre-register; just drop by on January 12 for a visit and find out all they offer. Their Spaghetti Dinner & Open House will be held on January 24, 2016, from noon to 3:00 p.m.
Irish Women’s Little Christmas
Help Shamrock Restaurant celebrate the tradition of Clonakilty on Wednesday, January 6, from open until close! The event features live music, special ladies menu, complimentary corned beef, and more.
Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Events
The Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Association in Fairfield is hosting many upcoming events in January, including a Wagner Shoot on January 2 and 16; Cash Bingo on January 3, with doors opening at 11:30 a.m.; a Barn Shoot on January 9 and 23; and an Oyster Feed on January 9, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Don’t miss their Bar Bingo on Fridays in January, from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company’s Bingo Bash
Mark your calendar for the Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company’s Bingo Bash on April 2, 2016. Doors will open at 4:00 p.m., with games beginning at 7:00 p.m. Event features three $1,000 jackpots and a meal, plus twenty-two games, paying $250 each.
Thurmont Lions Club Cash Bingo
The Thurmont Lions Club is holding a Cash Bingo on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at the Guardian Hose Company Activities Building in Thurmont. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m., with bingo beginning at 6:45 p.m.