PSA for August 28^th through September 3^rd

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     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

Friday, August 31^st

The 3^rd Annual Sgt. David J. Smith Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Hollow Creek Golf Course in Middletown.  Registration and continental breakfast is from 7:30am till 8:45am, opening ceremonies start at 9am.  For more information please visit www.cffredco.org

Saturday, September 1^st

Brunswick Railroad Days is seeking arts vendors for their event on October 6^th and 7^th.  The registration deadline is September 1^st and to get an application visit www.brunswickmd.gov or you can call 240.508.3049

Thurmont Lions Club will host a summer sandwich sale from 10am till 3pm, or until sold out.  They will be at Bell Hill Farm, 1 ½ miles north of Thurmont along Rt. 15.  The menu includes pit beef, pork, turkey and ham sandwiches alone or as a platter which includes cole slaw, a drink, and either fresh cut French fries or baked beans.

The Wolfsville Ruritan Club will be serving a chicken and ham pot pie supper under the main pavilion at the Wolfsville Ruritan Community Park on Brandenburg Hollow Road in Myersville.  The meal starts at 4pm and features pot pie, tossed salad, applesauce, pickles, rolls, cake, lemonade, iced tea and coffee.  The cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for children 6-12, and under 6 are free.  Pot pie is also available by the quart.  For more information please call Kevin Spade at 301.293.2281

Monday, September 3^rd

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish will hold their Annual Labor Day Festival from noon till 5pm on Church Street in Thurmont.  There will be family fried chicken and ham dinners, live music and more.  The cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children 6-12, and 5 and under are free.

The 74^th Annual Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade will be held starting at 1pm.  This popular City tradition returns to the streets of Olde Towne with antique cars and fire engines, ethnic dance groups, marching bands, clowns, and more along Diamond and Russell Avenues.  For more information please call 301.258.6350 or visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov/parade