PSA for August 21^st through August 27^th

Marvin Chapel Thrift Shop is now having an end of the season sale.  Clothes by the bagful for the whole family, shoes, dishes, household items, artwork, books, etc.  The hours are Friday and Saturday from 10am till 2pm.  The church is located at 5101 Woodville Road, off of Rt. 144 between New Market and Mt. Airy.  For more information please call 301.829.1656.

The National Museum of Civil War Medicine has the following upcoming events:

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The National Museum of Civil War Medicine is located at 48 East Patrick Street in downtown Frederick.  For more information about their events please call 301.695.1864 or visit www.civilwarmed.org

The Pry House Field Hospital Museum is located at 18906 Shepherstown Pike on the Antietam National Battlefield in Keedysville, MD

Mother Seton School will be hosting the following events:

v     2012-2013 Registration is open at the school.  Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Transfer Interviews and Shadow Days are now being scheduled.  Enroll now.  For application and tour please call 301.447.3165 or email development@mothersetonschool.org

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This school is located at 100 Creamery Road in Emmitsburg, MD, and for more information about these or other school events please call 301.447.3161 or visit www.mothersetonschool.org

The Frederick County Humane Society is offering the following activities:

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v     Right now their emergency pet food bank is extremely low on supplies.  For the next two months you may drop off pet food and supplies at Copy Doc Business Solutions.  They are located at 436 West Patrick Street and their business hours are Monday thru Friday from 7am till 6pm.

The Frederick County Humane Society is the county’s oldest non-profit organization dedicated to helping pets and their families.  They are located at 217 West Patrick Street in downtown Frederick.

Saint Anthony Shrine will hold their yard sale and flea market on the first and third Sunday of the month from May thru October.  They will be located on the corner of US 15 and St. Anthony Road in Emmitsburg.  The cost to sell items is $10 per spot.  For more information please call 240.529.2737.  Lunch rights (food sales) reserved for St. Anthony Parish.

The American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake & Potomac Blood Services Region is seeking Youth to be greeter and refreshment volunteers at blood drives in the Central Maryland area.  A commitment of 1-2 blood drives a month is requested.  This position is offered to youth who have transportation, enjoy working with people and have excellent customer service skills.  One hour orientation sessions are offered at American Red Cross offices in Frederick County.  For more information please call 1.800.272.0094, ext. 1 or email TerryAnn.Karloff@redcross.org

The Frederick County Health Department will hold it’s 2012 Rabies Vaccination Clinics at the following locations:

v     June 14^th and September 11^th at Thurmont Community Park

All clinics will be held, rain or shine, on a walk-in basis from 5pm till 8pm.  Each vaccination is $8 payable by cash or check ONLY.  All dogs, cats, and ferrets are welcome but, for the safety and comfort of all, need to contained, leashed, or in a carrier.

To show appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. Military, the National Park Service will begin issuing an annual pass offering free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents.

The Colorado and New Mexico wildfires have destroyed hundreds of homes and thousands of people are struggling and need your help.  Samaritan’s purse has responded with emergency equipment and volunteers are helping families cleanup.  To donate or volunteer please visit www.samaritanspurse.org

NorthStar Community Church, located at 11801 Fingerboard Road, Suite 16 in Monrovia has opened a cooling station.  This site has the capacity to assist residents with basic necessities to survive the extreme heat conditions this summer.  The Cooling Center provides an air-conditioned facility for when the National Weather Service declares a Heat Emergency Advisory.  It has free movies, a library, a place to charge electronics and other activities.  The site is opened from 9am till 8pm daily through the Heat Emergency Advisory.  For more information please call Sharon Blache at 301.401.2456

Every mother wants the best possible start in life for her new baby.  That’s why there’s “Baby Blocks,” a new free, online interactive program developed by UnitedHealthcare and available in Maryland to HealthChoice members who are pregnant or new moms.  The program is designed to inform women about the importance of prenatal and well-baby appointments.  Baby Blocks offers incentives for completing prenatal, postpartum and well-baby visits, earning discount cards for clothing, teething rings and more.  Sign up at uhcbabyblocks.com.  HealthChoice is a programs of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Calvary Weekday School in downtown Frederick will be celebrating it’s 50 year anniversary this coming school year, and Calvary Weekday still has a few remaining openings in both 3yr. old and 4yr. old classes.  For more information please call 301.662.6783.

The Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation is taking registrations for a variety of recreation programs scheduled for this fall.  Space is limited in these programs and pre-registration is required.  All of the programs are held in a variety of parks and recreation centers throughout Frederick County for participants of all ages.  For a list of programs and details please call 301.600.2936 or visit www.recreater.com

Tuesday, August 7^th and August 21^st

Hospice of Frederick County’s Bereavement Program is offering an on-going self help group from 2pm till 3:30pm.  This group is designed to provide support to individuals who have experience the death of a loved one.  This is a no cost program held at their offices, located at 516 Trail Avenue, Suite A.  For more information please call 240.566.3030 or email lkinna@fmh.org or dwatterson@fmh.org

Mondays, August 13^th and 27^th

Hospice of Frederick County’s Bereavement Program is offering an on going self help group from 5pm till 6:30pm.  This group provides a safe place where participants can share their stories and express their grief.  This no cost program is held at their offices, located at 516 Trail Avenue, Suite A in Frederick.  For more information please call 240.566.3030 or email lkinna@fmh.org or dwatterson@fmh.org

Tuesday, August 21^st

An information and planning meeting will be held at Christ Reformed United Church of Christ in Middletown at 7pm to discuss the expansion of Meals on Wheels services to the communities of Middletown, Myersville, and Jefferson.  The church is located at 12 South Church Street in Middletown.  Individuals interested in volunteering are urged to attend.  For more information please call 301.600.1605 or visit www.frederickcountymd.gov/aging

Saturday, August 25^th

Saint Anthony Shrine will hold their Summertime Cruz In from 5pm till 8pm.  They are located on the corner of St. Anthony Road and US Rt. 15 in Emmitsburg.  The fee to show your car is $10.  For more information please call 240.529.2737

Tuscarora High School Performing Arts Boosters partners with Macy’s for Seventh Annual Shop For A Cause.  Customers can purchase tickets now from the boosters.  This is a unique one day only shopping event created to support local charities’ fundraising efforts.  Shopping passes will cost $5 each and the boosters keep 100% of every ticket it sells.  This gets you access to a day of spectacular discounts, entertainment and special events.

St. John’s Community Blood Drive will be from 9am till 3pm at St. John’s Community Center in Frederick.  For more information please call Clarice at 240.490.7085 or Judy at 301.695.5201

The National Park Service will celebrate it’s 96^th birthday and everyone is invited to join the party!  The Monocacy National Battlefield has plenty of activities planned to celebrate.  The events are free and open to the public, for more information please call 301.662.3515

Prospect United Methodist Church will hold a chicken bbq from noon till 6pm.  The cost will be $7.  They are located in Mt. Airy, MD and for more information please call 301.829.9244

Martha’s Table hosted by Faith Church will hold community meal free to all from 5pm till 6:30pm at 9333 Opossumtown Pike.  For more information please call 240.439.7632

Sunday, August 26^th

Renfrew Park in Waynesboro, PA will hold their 21^st Annual Jazz Festival, followed by an informal question and answer period.  This is free and open to the public on the lawn behind the Renfrew Museum House.  For more information please call 717.762.0373 or visit www.renfrewinstitute.org

Woodsboro American Legion will host a cash bingo.  Doors open at 12:30pm and dinner is served from 1pm till 2:30pm.  Games start at 2:30pm.  The cost is $50 which includes the meal.  Just bingo only is $40.  For more information please call 301.304.0497

Golden Gears Car Club is holding a classic car show from 12pm till 4pm, with all proceeds to benefit Daybreak Adult Day Services in Frederick.  There will be classic cars, music, giveaways, food and free games and activities for the kids.  The event is free to the public.  The location is 8824 Urbana Church Road in Urbana.  For more information please call 301.874.8833

Monday, August 27^th

The Lions Club of Frederick is holding it’s annual golf tournament at Holly Hills Country Club.  Registration and lunch begins at 11:30am with a shotgun start at 12:30pm.  Dinner will be served at 5:30pm and there will be cash prizes around 6pm.  Tickets are available from any member or at the registration table.  For more information please call G. Sutch at gsutch@comcast.net or Ervin Hagy at ehagy@comcast.net