Picnic in the Park August 14th
July 29, 2010
Baker Park Band Shell Field August 14th 3:00 - 7:00
5,000 set to rock the 5th Annual Picnic in the Park
Frederick Church of the Brethren will host the 5th Annual Picnic in the Park August 14 3:00-7:00 at the Baker Park Band Shell Field. The Picnic in the Park is a completely free Picnic and concert open to anyone and everyone. This year four time Dove Award winner and Grammy nominated Pillar will be headlining the Picnic along with Stellar Kart, and Living Water. ASL Interpreters for deaf and hard-of-hearing people will be available. In addition to the music, there will be hot dogs, chips, ice cream, inflatables, kid’s games and gifts all for FREE! This year Frederick Church of the Brethren is preparing for 5000 picnickers.
In the event of rain, the Picnic will be moved to Frederick Church of the Brethren 201 Fairview Avenue, Frederick MD.
Questions or for more details, call Frederick Church of the Brethren at 301-662-1819.
Movie Night In Thurmont
July 28, 2010
Movie night in Thurmont at the carnival gronds has been cancelled for the rest of the summer. If you need more info you may call 301.271.7313
High Tea at St. John’s Lutheran Parish House September 18
July 26, 2010
High Tea at St. John’s Lutheran Parish House, 8619B Blacks Mill Rd., Creagerstown. Featuring savories and sweets, personal hobby displays, and craft demonstrations across the street on the church lawn. September 18th from11am-4pm. Price $15/person (pay at the door).
Thank you for your support.
Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Co Carnival 8.16-8.21
July 26, 2010
Monday 8/16 Will be having our 1st Cake Auction
Entertainment:
Tuesday 8/17 General Store
Wednesday 8/18 Paul Ledford Parade at 7:00
Thursday 8/19 Roll The Dice
Friday 8/20 Brush Fire
Saturday 8/21 C.B. Pickers
Mt. Tabor Park ANNUAL BIG PICNIC Saturday, Aug 14
July 24, 2010
Mt. Tabor Park ANNUAL BIG PICNIC Saturday, Aug 14, 2010 Soup & Sandwich Stand - 11 AM - 9 PM Cruise in Car Show - Noon to 4 PM Baby Show - 1 PM Buffet - Fried Chicken & Ham (2 - 7 PM) Adults - $9.50, Child (5-10) $6.50 Vocal Performances - 2:30 - 5:30 Entertainment - JR Country (7 - 9 PM) Sponsorded by Mt. Tabor Park Board Rocky Ridge, MD
FCC Registration for Fall Semester Classes
July 21, 2010
FCC Registration for Fall Semester Classes
Frederick, MD-Registration for Frederick Community College’s fall semester classes begins August 5 and will continue through August 27, 2010. Pre-registration began in April and is available through August 4. Registration for Continuing Education noncredit classes begins July 22.
FCC’s transfer programs offer students the opportunity to earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree at a cost that is from one-third to one-tenth the price of four-year public and private institutions. FCC’s courses transfer to colleges and universities inside and outside of Maryland.
In addition to associate degrees, FCC offers many career programs to train students for immediate employment. Programs are available to prepare students for jobs in culinary arts, building trades, construction management, business, and gerontology, to name a few.
As of August 2010, all cooking classes will be offered at FCC’s new 6,500 square foot Culinary Arts & Hospitality Institute in the Advanced Workforce Training Center. This new facility at 200 Monroe Avenue in Frederick will enable the program to offer classes during daytime as well as evening hours.
FCC’s building trades program offers classes in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, carpentry, welding, and electrical contracting. Some of these programs prepare students to enter the job market in less than a year.
The Construction Management program prepares individuals to supervise and manage projects on construction sites.
FCC offers a full range of courses and programs in Business Studies, which includes associate degrees and certificates in business management, supervision, management, and entrepreneurship. Students may start their education for a business career at FCC, prepare to transfer to a four-year program, or refine their business skills while continuing in a current business position.
FCC’s gerontology courses are appropriate for those seeking an introduction to aging studies for personal or professional reasons and for those who wish to extend their professional skills into the field of gerontology.
Payment for pre-registered fall classes is due by 7 p.m. on August 4. Students registering for fall classes after August 4 must pay for classes at the time of enrollment.
Prospective students may register in the College’s Administration Building from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Fridays beginning August 2; the college is closed on Fridays through July 30. Saturday registration for fall semester will be held August 21, 8 a.m.-noon.
Freshman Convocation for new, traditional-aged students is scheduled for Friday, August 20. The college will be closed on Thursday, August 19 from 8:30-10 a.m. for the Faculty/Staff Convocation.
Both credit and noncredit class schedules are available on the FCC Web site, www.frederick.edu. To register online, students should access the Web site, then click Apply and Register. Step-by-step directions are available. For more information, call the FCC Welcome and Registration Center at 301.846.2431.
Sub Sale
July 21, 2010
The Wolfsville Ruritan Club will be selling 12-inch Cold Cut Subs for
$5.00 on August 18, 2010. To place an order, call Doug or Lucille
Martin at 301-371-6538 by August 10. Please leave name, telephone
number, and number of subs that you would like to order. They will be
available for pick up on Wednesday, August 18, from 4-7 PM at the
Wolfsville Ruritan Community Park, 12708 Brandenburg Hollow Road,
Myersville, MD. Proceeds will benefit community activities and park
maintenance.
For additional information, contact Doug Martin at the above telephone number
Show Choir Date Change for Roy Rogers Fund Raiser July 30th
July 15, 2010
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Catoctin Show Choir
Friday July 30th 5 p-8 p Come out to dinner while helping the CHS Show Choir! Just mention the CHS Show Choir when placing your order and the 25% of your total will be donated to the Show Choir (at no additional cost to you.)
Help fund music, props & competition fees to help promote this talented group!
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Second Annual Maryland Women’s Conference Nov. 19, 2010
July 13, 2010
Frederick, MD…The second annual “My Life, My Future” Maryland Women’s Conference will be held Friday, November 19, 2010 at the Frederick Holiday Inn & Conference Center. “This year we will build on the amazing success of last year’s sold-out conference as we continue to offer superb speakers and information about important financial areas that will help women to build wealth every day,” said Darby Jones, conference co-chairperson.
The conference will include break-out sessions with professionals speaking on these topics:
- The Money Panel: Advice from experts
- Learn to be a wise investor
- Build wealth every day
- Estate & retirement planning
- Social Security for Baby Boomers
“An added treat this year will be 20-minute individual ‘power-coaching’ sessions, where attendees can receive personalized counseling with financial experts,” said Rachel Toft, conference co-chair.
Valorie Burton is Keynote Speaker
This year’s keynote speaker is Valorie Burton, a personal and executive coach who serves clients worldwide and is the author of five books on personal development, including: How Did I Get So Busy?; Listen to Your Life; and What’s Really Holding You Back?
Valorie is deeply committed to helping people be more resilient so they can thrive in life and work. She helps readers and audiences get unstuck, be more productive, and live with balance and purpose.
Organizations such as American Airlines, BlueCross BlueShield, the FDIC and “O” The Oprah Magazine have hired her as a speaker. Her e-newsletter inspires more than 27,000 subscribers each week. Ms. Burton has a master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in journalism from Florida A&M University and a BA from Florida State University. www.valorieburton.com
Trail-Blazing Award to a Maryland Woman
Nancy K. Kopp, Maryland State Treasurer, will present an award that recognizes a trail-blazing woman in the area of finance, business or banking. Last year’s award winner was Mary Jane Tabler, owner and president of one of Frederick’s premier salons and day spas, The Thomas Scott Salon and Spa. Ms. Tabler has been in the salon industry for more than 35 years; 25 of those years as a business owner. At the award presentation, it was noted that in addition to growing a successful business, she has raised tens of thousands of dollars for local charities.
“My Life, My Future!” is sponsored by My Bank First United, Sylvana Institute for Medical Aesthetics, Shockley Honda, Cosmetic Smile Design & Family Dentistry and the Thomas Scott Salon and Spa.
Proceeds from the conference will again benefit the Frederick County Commission for Women’s (FCCFW) Woman to Woman Mentoring Program. Woman to Woman is a partnership between the FCCFW and the Women’s Center at Frederick Community College (FCC). The mission of the program is to assist Frederick County women ages 18 - 29 who can benefit from career and personal guidance through mentoring relationships focused on career, education and family.
The cost of $30 includes lunch, door prizes and a gift bag. In addition, there will be a variety of businesses featuring products and services related to all areas of women’s lives.
The Frederick Holiday Inn is located at 5400 Holiday Dr., I-270 at Rte. 85, in Frederick, MD. Registration for the conference opens at 7:30 a.m., and the conference runs from 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. More details and registration for the event is at www.marylandwomensconference.org.
Band’s Return to Thurmont Carnival Means More than Just Music
July 1, 2010
Tori Anderson returns to the Thurmont Carnival Friday, July24th
After a brief hiatus from playing the Guardian Hose Company’s annual carnival, the country band Tori Anderson & Possum Holler is happy to get a chance to perform once again for the Thurmont audience. Making a name for themselves in the world of original music, the Possum Holler received high praise for their second CD Substantially Blue. Indie-music honored the CD as one of the best independent albums of the year. The band was also featured several time on cable’s Studio 10 program where their original music episode was awarded critical acclaim from audiences.
Since last playing the carnival, the band has been featured in area publications for its members’ medical conditions as well as their music. In the time away from Thurmont, lead singer Tori Anderson who is also a mid-day radio personality with WAYZ 104.7 fm in Greencastle PA was diagnosed with Systemic Scleroderma, a serious chronic connective tissue disease that results in hardening of the organs and skin, among other symptoms. She continues to take treatments and works to keep the condition under control. On August 14th she is participating in the York, PA fund raising event to help raise money for the Scleroderma Foundation. To get more info go to http://www.firstgiving.com/torianderson .
Her band leader and husband Michael Anderson recently received a kidney transplant and has rejoined the band for this years performances. After about two years of medical attention he is happy to back with his friends on stage and is thankful that he was lucky enough to find a living donor that now has him back on his feet and performing.
“We were extremely fortunate to have the angel of a woman who volunteered her gift for Michael to live normally. She is an amazing person and it helped maintain our faith in just how good people really can be” said band manager Bill Clark. “We know that everyone has their tests in life. The members of this band have gotten closer through all this and the performances feel like gifts.” The band is referring to the 2010 shows “The Counting our Blessings Tour” and will appear at several area venues and events through October.
As expected the band has had limited rehearsal time this year but has managed to add an almost all new song lineup to the set. Tori says “There are some we do very well and others well, we just love doing.. But we have a lot of fun.” Possum Holler blends new and classic a hilly fusion”. “We would like to thank Bob Oxendale and the members of Guardian Hose Company for having us back in Thurmont. We have a lot of great memories of our times there. Great people in that area and they are always a joy to meet.”
Performing in Possum Holler are Tori Anderson on lead vocals; Cathy Moats on lead and harmony vocals; Greg Mills on bass guitar and vocals; Wes Moats on drums and vocals; Mike Anderson on acoustic guitar and vocals and Greg Elwood on lead guitar and mandolin. Tori Anderson & Possum Holler will perform starting around 7:30 pm
Tori is often asked if she feels angry or bitter about the health issues she has been dealt and she always positively responds “I am joyful and hopeful. When life knocks you on your knees, you pray there.”
The band actively supports the efforts to find a cure for Scleroderma and in encouraging everyone to be an organ donor.
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