Coach & Vera Bradley Bingo Night
Come out to Mother Seton School in Emmitsburg on Saturday, February 20, 2016, for their Coach & Vera Bradley Bingo Night. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with games beginning at 7:00 p.m. Bingo features specials, raffles, door prizes, and more. View the advertisement on page 10 for more information.
Catoctin High School Class of 2016 Safe and Sane Upcoming Fundraising Events
On February 20, 2016, come out to the Ott House to see the band Sticktime and for the Silent Auction, from 8:00 p.m.-midnight. There will be a $5.00 cover charge. On February, 27, 2016, a Cash Bingo will be held at the Lewistown Fire Hall. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $30.00 each. View the advertisement on page 16 for more information.
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. View their advertisement on page 5 for more information.
Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Events
The Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Association located on Waynesboro Pike, Fairfield, PA, is hosting many upcoming events in February, including a Wagner Shoot on February 6 and 13; a Cash Bingo on February 7, with doors opening at 11:30 a.m.; a Valentine’s Dinner (by reservation only) on February 13, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., featuring band Center of Gravity from 8:00-11:00 p.m.; and much more. View the advertisement on page 44 for more event information.
St. John’s Christian Preschool Open House
St. John’s Christian Preschool in Thurmont will hold an Open House on Friday, February 26, 2016, from 9:00-10:00 a.m., with an information session and a tour of the school. View the advertisement on page 35 for more information.
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. View the advertisement on page 8 for more information and on how to get your tickets.
Frederick County Library’s Celtic Concert
Come out to the 2016 Celtic Concert on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the Marion Burk Knott Auditorium at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg. Admission and parking are free. Pick up your free advance tickets (tickets required for entry) at the Emmitsburg or Thurmont Libraries beginning March 1, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. View the advertisement on page 11 for more information.
Fried Oyster & Turkey Dinner
On February 13, 2016, St. John’s Lutheran Church is holding a Fried Oyster & Turkey Dinner, served family-style, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. View their advertisement on page 35 for more information.
Lakeside Hall Bridal Showcase
On Sunday, March 13, 2016, visit the Bridal Showcase at Lakeside Hall at Fort Ritchie in Cascade, Maryland, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Admission is free. View the advertisement on page 26 for more information.
7th Annual His Place Car Show
Mark your calendar for the 7th Annual His Place Car Show, scheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Mother Seton School in Emmitsburg. Event features cars, trucks, hot rods, motorcycles, and tuner cars, along with three awards each for five categories, as well as door prizes, food, music, and more! View the advertisement on page 6 for more information and for a schedule of events.
A Winter Extravaganza
You won’t want to miss the One Mountain Foundation Winter Extravaganza on February 27, 2016, at the American Legion in Cascade, Maryland, from 6:00 p.m.-midnight. Admission includes all-you-can-eat beef and chicken barbecue, draft beer and wine, live music, and much more. View their advertisement on page 18 for more information and for ticket prices.
Masquerade Ball — A Night of Mystery to Help Save Lives
On Saturday, February 20, 2016, the Cascade American Legion is hosting a Masquerade Ball, from 7:00-11:00 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 per person. Dress clothes are required; event features a cash bar and light refreshments. Proceeds to benefit Frederick County Hotline. View the advertisement on page 8 for more information.
Seton Family Store’s Valentine Drawing
The Seton Family Store in Emmitsburg is holding a Valentine Drawing, from February 2-12, 2016. Purchasing customers can enter the drawing to win a Valentine basket (wine, bottle opener, two glasses, and chocolate)! Winner will be drawn on Friday, February 12. View the advertisement on page 25 for more details.
Harriet Chapel’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Harriet Chapel will hold its Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Saturday, February 9, 2016, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. It’s all-you-can-eat for only $7.00 for adults; $4.00 for children, ages 7-12; and free for children, ages 6 and under. View the advertisement on page 22 for more information.
Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company’s Country Butchering
A Country Butchering will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company. A pancake breakfast will be served from 6:00-10:00 a.m. at the activity building. Orders must be placed by February 13, 2016. View the advertisement on page 10 for more information and how to place your order today.
Fort Ritchie Community Center Bass Fishing Series
Fort Ritchie Community Center will be hosting the 2016 Bass Fishing Series on April 16, May 21, and June 18, with the championship held on August 13. The cost is $15.00 per event for youth; $35.00 per event for adults. Chance to win a $10,000 fish! Series sponsored by Cobblestone Hotel & Suites. View the advertisement on page 3 for more information.
White Star Tours — Smoky Mountain Entertainer TN
White Star Tours is hosting the Smoky Mountain Entertainer TN, featuring seven spectacular shows, traveling six days and five nights, from May 15-20, 2016. Package includes five nights lodging, five breakfasts, five dinners, shows, visit to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, and much more! View the advertisement on page 14 for more details and pricing information.
Weller United Methodist Church Hosting Sweetheart Lasagna Dinner
On Sunday, February 14, 2016, the Weller United Methodist Church in Thurmont is holding a Sweetheart Lasagna Dinner at 5:30 p.m., featuring live romantic musical selections. The cost is $25.00 per couple. View the advertisement on page 24 for more information.
Plans for the 2016 Business Showcase are Underway
This year, the Business Expo will have some exciting changes, starting with the name. The event will be titled the “Thurmont Business Showcase” and will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016, from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. They have a new and exciting location as well. The Thurmont Business Showcase will be held at the brand new Thurmont Community Ambulance Event Complex.
By holding the event on Saturday, at a larger venue and for longer hours, local businesses can get a bigger “bang for their buck”! Applications will be available by mid-February on thurmontmainstreet.com, at the town office, and at a few Thurmont businesses. Look for more details in next month’s issue of The Catoctin Banner.
The Thurmont Business Showcase is a Main Street Community event. Make plans now for Taking Care of Business at the Thurmont Business Showcase.
Thurmont Ministerium to Hold Annual Community Lenten Services at Area Churches
The Thurmont Ministerium will hold its annual Community Lenten services at area churches during the season of Lent. This year’s theme is “Build My Church.” The services will be held on Mondays in Lent at 7:00 p.m. as follows: February 15—Graceham Moravian, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Road in Thurmont (special music: Bells of Grace Handbell Choir); February 22—St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, 10625 Old Frederick Road in Utica (guest speaker: Ron Kramer, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity); February 29—Harriet Chapel, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Road in Thurmont (Taize Service); March 7—Apples United Church of Christ, 7908 Apples Church Road in Thurmont; March 14—Thurmont Church of the Brethren, 14 Altamont Avenue in Thurmont; March 21—Deerfield United Methodist Church, 16405 Foxville Deerfield Road in Sabillasville.
All services are open to all. Free-will offerings for the work of the Thurmont Ministerium will be received at each service. In addition, non-perishable food items for the Thurmont Food Bank will be received. For additional information, please call 301-271-2379, or contact the host church directly.
Thurmont Food Bank Benefit Fundraiser
Senior Benefit Services and 1st Look Properties are hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Thurmont Food Bank at the Thurmont AMVETS on Saturday, March 12, 2016, from 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Entertainment and Karaoke will be provided by The Firehouse DJ’s. Food and drink will be available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit the Thurmont Food Bank. Pay at the door with a nonperishable food item or cash donation. Admittance is open to the public. You must be 21 years old to be admitted.