Peach Festival
June 27, 2010
Graceham Moravian Church, 8231 Rocky Ridge Road, Thurmont, MD will be holding a Peach Festival on Saturday, August 7, 4-8 PM. Food will be available to include Fried Chicken Platters, Sandwiches, Peach Pies and Ice Cream. There will be games for children and live music. For more information, please contact the church at 301-271-2379
Thurmont Guardian Hose Company & Emmitsburg Vigilant Hose Co host Fall Cash Buster
June 25, 2010
Fall Cash Buster
Fall Cash Buster Saturday, September 8th, Thurmont Guardian Hose Company Activities Grounds
Cash give-a-ways every five minutes!
Over $20,000 to be given away!
Cost per ticket is $50.00 which is good for two people. Ticket includes admission, food, drinks, and entertainment. Contact For tickets and information, please call one of the following:
Chris Stahley 301.447.3081 Michael Duble 301.271.3752
Randy Myers 301.514.9210 Gabe Baker 301.447.2212
The VHC & GHC (”the sponsors“) reserve the right to cancel the event if ticket sales quota is not met. You must be 18 years of age or older to claim prizes. Winners will be responsible for any and all taxes. Doors will open at 10:30 AM with drawings held from noon until 6:00 PM
Go to guardianhose.org for all disclaimers and more information.
Joint Benefit: Guardian Hose Company & Vigilant Hose Company
Graceham Moravian Vacation Bible School
June 22, 2010
Come join us at Graceham Moravian Church for “High Seas Expedition” Vacation Bible School and explore the mighty love of God! VBS is July 26-30 from 6:30-8:45 P.M. Registration is for children ages 3 through fifth grade. To register call the church office at 301-271-2379.
Emmitsburg Mayor Hoovers Annual BBQ!
June 18, 2010
It’s time for The Mayor’s Annual Bar-B-Que Competition!
The competition will be held on Sunday August 1st. It you are interested in competing you must register before July 10, 2010.
This year competitors will also prepare a side dish of bake beans which will be judged. Each competitor or team will grill 25 chicken quarters and cook about 6 pounds of bake beans. Both will be judge separately for taste only. We will award 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in both categories, Chicken and Beans.
Bar-B-Que chicken diners will be sold to the public beginning at 11:30 A.M. Each dinner includes ¼ chicken, bake beans and apple sauce. Judging will begin at 12:30 P.M.
For more information about the competition or to register to compete contact Mayor Jim Hoover at 301-447-2140.
This competition is for anyone; if you own a grill you’re qualified to compete in this competition! There’s no requirement on the type of grill that can be used; competitors may use gas, wood or charcoal.
Competitors are responsible for providing a grill, cooking utensils, spices and seasonings, a table and a canopy. All food, chicken, bake beans and apple sauce and health department permit will be provided.
Red Cross Blood Drive
June 16, 2010
July 26…Red Cross Blood Drive, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 103
N. Church Street, Thurmont. 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Please call Terry at
(301) 271-7872 to schedule an appointment or for more information.
Walk-ins welcome.
Historical Society Hosts the Summer’s “Swingingest” Party
June 15, 2010
The Historical Society of Frederick County invites everyone to its Swing in the Garden event on Saturday, July 31 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Historical Society’s beautiful Heritage Garden, 24 East Church Street in Frederick.
Over the past several years the annual summer fundraiser has offered themes from the Roaring 20s to the Fabulous 50s. This year, it is transformed to celebrate the great music of the entire Big Band era. Swing in the Garden will feature the Star Spangled “Little” Big Band, which will provide an eclectic mix of music from the days of the Charleston to the decade of the Frug. The event also will feature delicious hors d’oeuvres, decadent desserts, and a cash bar.
Frederick’s own Star Spangled “Little” Big Band is a Bassie-style jazz band that has played in Frederick County and throughout the region for more than a decade. Comprised of local musicians and singers, the band is dedicated to keeping the Big Band and Swing experiences alive. They have a reputation for bringing audiences to their feet.
Event tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Advance tickets are available at the Museum of Frederick County History in Frederick or by calling 301-663-1188×108. Sponsorship opportunities also are available, and all proceeds benefit the Historical Society’s many educational programs.
The Historical Society of Frederick County is a 501(c)(3) educational organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the county’s important heritage with those of all ages and backgrounds. For more information about Swing in the Garden and other upcoming activities, visit www.hsfcinfo.org/events. Come out on July 31 for the party of summer!
Gospel Hymn Sing
June 14, 2010
The Wolfsville Ruritan Club is sponsoring a Gospel Hymn Sing on
Saturday, July 24, 2010, under the main pavilion at the Wolfsville
Ruritan Community Park, 12708 Brandenburg Hollow Road, Myersville, MD.
Featured groups will be The Gospel Travelers, By Faith, Reunion, 7th
Voice, and Keystone State Quartet. The music starts at 3:00 PM and
will be held rain or shine. Admission is free (a love offering would
be appreciated for the musical groups). Food will be available,
including hamburgers, cheeseburgers, french fries, cake/pie, ice
cream, and soda. Proceeds from the hymn sing will support community
activities, park maintenance, and local scholarships. For more
information, contact Bill Stine at 301-293-2813. Group participation
is subject to change.
Directions: Take Route 70 to Exit 42 to MD 17N. Go 7 miles, turn
right on Stottlemeyer Road, and turn left on Brandenburg Hollow to the
Wolfsville Ruritan Community Park.
Summer Art Exhibit-Thurmont Regional Library
May 30, 2010
Summer Exhibit hosts local artists by Erin Dingle
The summer exhibit at the Thurmont Regional Library Art Gallery will feature a pair of talented local artists: Emily Sloviko and Nancy Houston. Opening reception will be June 6 at 1 p.m. and their work will hang until August 27. The gallery is open every Sunday from 1-4 p.m.
Emily Sloviko was born and raised in Winchester, Virginia but has lived in the Thurmont area for many years. She and her husband Fred have owned and operated the Rambler Inn in Thurmont for 30 years. Before retiring in 2004, Emily never formally trained as an artist but her mother, Earlene Cone, an artist of many mediums, introduced her to oil paint at an early age. Emily is drawn to realistic style of painting and she primarily works in acrylics now.
Nancy Houston is a long time resident of Thurmont and is currently employed as a surgical assistant at Catoctin Veterinary Clinic. She currently enjoys painting the dogs, cats, horses and other pets that have formed a special bond with their people. Nancy has a strong family history in the arts so it was not surprising that she felt a calling to the visual arts at an early age. She began her instruction in her early 20’s under local artist Dennis Blalock at his Firedrake Fine Arts Studio, in Thurmont. Dennis’s instruction focused not only on the craft of painting but the more important art of seeing. Nancy experimented with many mixed media techniques before finding acrylic on canvas to be her method of choice.
Nancy loves to paint animals doing what they do best, in settings and situations where they are offering us a glimpse in to their world. “A dog being dog-like is a thing of beauty to behold” She is currently accepting portrait commissions, and can be reached via e-mail at nancyzoo91@comcast.net.
DIY Classes at FCC
May 11, 2010
Frederick Community College’s Continuing Education Division is offering several classes in May and June for do-it-yourselfers who might need a little help on home renovation projects. The Wednesday evening classes will be held at the Advanced Workforce Training Center at 200 Monroe Avenue in Frederick. Allen Tritsch, a contractor with almost 30 years of experience will teach the classes.
Leslier Ruby, program manager for personal enrichment in the Customized Training and Continuing Education division, said “What participants learn will be worth more than what they’ll pay for these classes. Knowledge is priceless!”
The first class, DIY: Conduct an Energy Audit & Tips to Improve Efficiency (HOM301), is scheduled for Wednesday, May 19 from 6:30-9 p.m. For the $23 fee, participants will learn that an energy audit does not have to be difficult or intimidating. Tritsch says the time is right, just before the heat of summer, for homeowners to review their home’s energy use. The review can identify numerous areas that, if improved, will lead to more efficient operations all year long. The class will outline information participants need to know to conduct an energy audit and discuss no cost or low cost ways to improve energy efficiency. Topics include caulking, weather stripping, insulation, ventilation, heating, air conditioning, windows, doors, and water heating.Tritsch will teach DIY: Tiling for Homeowners (HOM302) on Wednesday, May 26 and on June 2. Each class is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and the total cost for both sessions is $54. Ceramic tile is a low maintenance, durable and stylish way to update residential flooring and walls. Designed for homeowners who want to install or repair ceramic tile, this hands-on class will teach about floor preparation, tile selection, layout, and the installation and replacement of damaged tiles.
The final class in the series is DIY: Plumbing for Homeowners (HOM303) on Wednesday, June 9 and 16 from 6:30-9:30 p.m., total cost for both sessions, $54. Knowing what to do in a plumbing emergency can save time and money, but do-it-yourselfers need to learn safe methods. In this class, Tritsch will focus on common plumbing problems such as unclogging a toilet or garbage disposal, fixing a leaky faucet, shutting off water at the main valve, or installing new plumbing fixtures. This class will help participants figure out when to call a plumber versus when to attempt the do-it-yourself way.
In the fall, Tritsch will teach several new classes for do-it-yourselfers, to include kitchen cabinets, drywall installation and interior painting.
To register for summer or fall classes, go to www.frederick.edu/personalenrichment and click on Home Projects, or call Leslie Ruby at 301.624.2820.
Flea Market, Car show & Chicken BBQ July 10
April 27, 2010
Flea Market, Car show & Chicken BBQ
Flea Market 8am-2pm ($10 for a 10×10 space) Chicken BBQ 11am-?, Car Show 12pm-4pm
(Car entry fee $10 & registration starts at 10am.) Festivities are July 10th at The American Legion. Sponsored by the Thurmont Ambulance Service. For more info call 240.288.8269 or 301.271.3820
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