PSA for November 9th through November 19th
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:
v “Bringing the Story of War to Our Doorsteps: Rediscovering Alexander Gardner’s Antietam Photographs” will be displayed at the Pry House Field Hospital Museum from October 5th thru December 1st. For the first time since the Civil War, Mathew Brady’s famous 1862 photographic exhibition “The Dead of Antietam” will be reproduced.
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 Shepherdstown Pike on the Antietam National Battlefield in Keedysville, MD
Mother Seton School will be hosting the following events:
v Thursday, November 1st – All Saints Day Mass at the Basilica of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton will be at 10:15am. This is a children’s mass and all are welcome.
v Saturday, November 10th – The Fall 5K Run/Walk will be held rain or shine. It will be held at Mount St. Mary’s University Campus Waldron Stadium.
v November 12th thru November 16th will be the MSS Annual Book Fair. Books are on sale in the school auditorium from 8am till 4pm, Monday thru Friday. All are welcome.
v Tuesday, November 13th – Take a Tour Tuesday will be held from 9am till 1pm. Visitors are welcome to tour the school and get information about the educational program.
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
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
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.
The Frederick Rescue Mission is now offering showers for the homeless and they are in dire need of toiletries. Please help with a donation of shampoo, soap, deodorant or other toilet articles that can be dropped off at the Rescue Mission or at Copy Doc next to Comcast on Patrick Street. Learn more at www.copydocbusinesssolutions.com
The 2012 Holiday Card Drive for our Local Troops serving in the Middle East will run from now thru November 20th. Help us reach as many service personnel as possible! For more information please call Lynn Jones at 301.432.4979 or email lalollie227@verzon.net
You can also visit www.decalsandmore.com for more information.
The Frederick County Public Schools Earth and Space Science Lab’s Ausherman Planetarium will be holding the following events for the upcoming season. Doors are open from 5pm till 8:30pm for shows at 5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm. They are located at 210 Madison Street in Frederick and admission is $5 at the door and online at http://essl.sites.fcps.org
November 15th, 20th and 29th – Secrets of the Sun
December 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th and 20th – Mystery of the Christmas Star
Tuesday, January 15th and Thursday, January 24th – Dawn of the Space Age
Tuesday, January 29th and Thursday, February 7th – Saturn: Jewel of the Heavens
Tuesday, February 12th and Thursday, February 21st – Wonders of the Universe
Tuesday, February 26th and Thursday, March 7th – Forces of Nature
March 12th, 21st, and 26th – Wildest Weather in the Solar System
Attention Veterans. The Korean War Veterans Organization is a federally chartered organization. Membership is open to Veterans who served in the Armed Forces from June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 and Veterans who served a tour of duty in Korea from 1945 to the present. The William E. Weber Chapter #142 of the Korean War Veterans Association is the local chapter of the organization and invites all Veterans who meet the above criteria to join the chapter. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:30pm at the Post #2 facility at 703 South Street, Frederick, MD. Please contact membership chairman Robert Miles at 301.371.7769.
The Suds Shop laundrymat in Thurmont behind NAPA will have a donation box out for Christmas Cash For Kids. It’s located above the change machines with a sign marking it.
Friday, November 9th and Saturday, November 10th
Middletown Valley Historical Society will hold their Christmas Sale from 10am till 3pm both days in the coffee area of the Chapel at Christ Reformed Church. They are located at 12 South Church Street in Middletown. There will be many handmade items and various other Christmas items for sale. For more information please call Kathleen Rudesill at 301.371.6642 or Edna Alice Hoffman at 301.371.6779
Saturday, November 10th
The Lewistown Firehall will host an oyster, country ham and turkey dinner from noon till 5pm. It will be buffet style and the cost is $16 for adults, $7 for children 7-12 and under 6 are free. Carryouts will be available for $17. For more information please call 301.898.9988
Happy Whiskers Animal Assistance will be hosting a free rabies clinic from 1pm till 4pm at Jefferson Memorial Park, located at the end of South Mildred Street in Charles Town, WV. This will be held rain or shine and the clinic is open to everyone. Donations are appreciated by not required.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Anthony Shrine Parishes will be holding a cash bingo at Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s Parish Center in Thurmont from 3pm till 8pm. Doors will open at 2pm. Tickets are $25. For tickets please call the parish office at 301.447.2367
Bush Creek Church of the Brethren will hold a bazaar from 8am till 2:30pm. Featured will be handmade quilts, needlecrafts, ornaments, toys, ceramics, aprons, cards, jewelry, houseplants and more. Food will also be available. They are in Monrovia, and for more information please call 301.663.3025 or visit www.bushcreekchurch.org
Thurmont United Methodist Church will hold an all you can eat pancake breakfast from 6:30am till 10:30am at Graceham Moravian Church in Thurmont. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children, and children under 5 are free.
Marvin Chapel United Methodist Church will host a Seasonal Bazaar from 9am till 3pm, rain or shine. There will be food and more. For more information please call 301.829.0418
Mt. Pleasant Reformed United Church of Christ will hold their Annual Christmas Bazaar from 8am till 2pm at the Mt. Pleasant Ruritan Building. There will be food, a bake table, handmade Christmas gifts, crafts, jewelry, ornaments, raffles, Santa and more. For more information please call 410.775.7767
Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Ijamsville will hole their Holiday Bazaar from 9am till 3pm.
Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Co. will hold an all you can eat breakfast from 6am till 10am. The cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for ages 10 to 6, and 5 and under are free. For more information please call 301.834.8102
Araby United Methodist Church will hold their Annual Holiday Country Store from 8am till 2pm. There will be craft and yard sale items and plenty of food.
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church will host a Holiday Craft Fair Fundraiser at Ballenger Community Hall from 9am till 2pm. There will be crafts, local vendors, auctions, raffles, food and more. Free parking and no admission charge. For more information please email philliphzimmerman@gmail.com
Saturday, November 10th and Wednesday, November 14th
AARP is making a special offer for Veterans. Take the AARP Driver Safety Classroom Course for free in November. To locate a classroom near you call 1.866.238.0294. On the 10th it will be held from 9am till 1pm at Robinwood Medical Center in Hagerstown. And on the 14th it will be held from 9am till 1pm at The Town of Hancock in Hancock, MD.
Sunday, November 11th
The Heartly House will hold a Holiday Shopping Event at Ceresville Mansion from 1pm till 5pm. The cost is $35 per person. There will be many vendors present. For more information please visit www.heartlyhouse.org
Lighthouse Ministries Church of God will hold Bluegrass Gospel Express starting at 10:30am. The event is free, but a love offering will be taken. For more information please call Gilbert Shifflett at 240.422.9869. They are located on Ridge Road between Mt. Airy and Damascus.
Morris Frock Unit 42 American Legion Auxiliary will host a wreath laying service at 11am at the Washington County Courthouse in Hagerstown. There will be speakers and more. This year’s program will be a special salute to Korean War Veterans. For more information please call 301.432.4376
Veterans Day Open House will be held at the Mason Dixon Welcome Center from 9am till 5pm. There will be complimentary snacks and beverages. Everyone is welcome.
The Town of Walkersville’s Veteran’s Day Program will be held at 1pm at Memorial Park located at the corner of Main Street and Pennsylvania Ave.
Monday, November 12th
Union Bridge Fire Hall will host their monthly Bingo. Doors open at 5:30pm and games begin at 7pm. For more information please call 410.775.7891
Mondays, November 12th and 26th
Hospice of Frederick County’s Bereavement Program is offering an on-going self-help group from 5pm till 6:30pm. 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 and dwatterson@fmh.org
The Historical Society of Frederick County will present its annual P. Newman Lecture featuring historian and author Marla Miller at 7pm. This is a free lecture and will be held at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center in Frederick
Tuesday, November 13th and Wednesday, November 14th
Potomac Edison representatives are coming to a location near you to showcase a variety of energy efficiency resources. Join them for free events to learn more about utility and state incentives, grants and financial sources. An event will be held on the 13th from 8am till 12pm at the Hampton Inn and Suites on Opossumtown Pike in Frederick. Another will be held on the 14th from 8am till noon at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Hagerstown. For more information please call 302.723.9264
Wednesday, November 14th
The Moms Club of Frederick County will hold its 10th Annual Preschool Fair from 6:30pm till 8:30pm at the Elks Lodge located on Willowdale Drive in Frederick. For more information please call Sarah Leembruggen at 240.481.4349 or visit www.frederickpsfccommittee.com
Friday, November 16th
A Skywarn Winter Storm class will be held at the Washington County Emergency Management located on Elliott Parkway in Williamsport. The class will start at 6:30pm and be limited to 40 people. For registration please call Ron Meihls at 301.797.1907 or email KB3MBS@verizon.net
Clear Spring High School will hold their Gospel Bluegrass Concert starting at 7pm. Doors open at 5:30pm and there will be food and drinks for sale. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
Friday, November 16th and Saturday, November 17th
The Thrift Shop of Seton Center in Emmitsburg will hold their $5 Bag Sale from 10am till 4pm on Friday, and from 10am till 3pm on Saturday. For more information please call 301.447.6102
Saturday, November 17th
Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Company Fire Hall will hold Bingo Night. Doors open at 6pm and games start at 7pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For tickets, or for more information please call 301.694.9002 or email kragan@familiesplus.org or momsclubbingo@gmail.com
Union Bridge Fire Hall will hold their Bingo Banquet. Doors open at 4pm, dinner at 5pm, and bingo starts at 6:30pm. The cost is $25 and includes the meal. For more information please call 410.775.0001
Grace Episcopal Church will hold its Christmas Bazaar and Silent Auction. For more information please call 301.865.3270
Frederick Community College will hold Step Afrika! At 8pm. Tickets are $25 for reserved seating, $15 for students with ID, and for more information please call 301.846.2514
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will hold their Holiday Country Kitchen and Crafts in the Parish Hall in Burkittsville. It will be from 10am till 3pm and for more information please call 301.834.3942
The Pleasant Valley Ruritan Club will hold their all you can eat pancake breakfast from 6am till 11am at the Brownsville Church of the Brethren. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12, and children under 6 are free. For more information please call 301.432.6928
Johnsville United Methodist Church will hold their Christmas Bazaar from 8:30am till 3pm. There will be crafts, bake tables, silent auctions, door prizes and more. For more information please call 410.775.7217
The Kiwanis Club of Mount Airy will hold their pancake breakfast from 6am till noon in the Good Shepherd Hall of Calvary United Methodist Church in Mount Airy. The cost will be $7 for adults, $4 for children 6 to 12, and children ages 5 and under are free. Please bring a canned or boxed food item to donate to the Mount Airy Net Food Pantry.
The Taneytown Lions Club’s Fall Pancake Breakfast will be held from 6am till 11am. The cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for children 6-12 and children under 6 are free. For more information please call 410.751.1120 or 410.751.1977
Habitat For Humanity Women Build will be breaking ground in the spring of 2013 on their 2nd Women Build home in Frederick County. They will hold a “The House is in the Bag” annual fundraising event at Hollow Creek Golf Club in Middletown. Accessorize, socialize and celebrate. To purchase tickets, or for more information please call 703.965.5076 or email vcramer@appliedminds.com
Saturday, November 17th and Sunday, November 18th
The 29th Annual Kris Kringle Craft Show will be held at the Hagerstown Community College Athletic Recreation and Community Center. The show will feature over 260 quality juried crafters and more. It will be from 9am till 5pm on Saturday, and from 9am till 4pm on Sunday. Admission is $1.
The Yuletide Artisan Market will be held in Burkittsville from 9am till 5pm on Saturday, and from noon till 4:30pm on Sunday. Admission is free and they will be located at South Mountain Heritage Society.
Sunday, November 18th
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walkersville will host an organ concert at 4pm. A freewill offering will be collected to be used to help with the cost of maintenance of this wonderful musical instrument.
The Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company will hold a big country breakfast from 7:30am till 11am at the Activities Building. It will be all you can eat and the cost will be $8 for adults and $5 for children. For more information please call 301.829.0100
Monday, November 19th
This is the deadline for registration for Hospice of Frederick County’s in-service for November 26th. Find out the best way to deal with holiday nutrition challenges. This is a no cost program to be held at their offices located at 516 Trail Avenue, Suite C in Frederick from 9am till 10am. For more information please call 240.566.3038 or email delizabeth@fmh.org
This is also the deadline for Hospice of Frederick County’s Hospice 101, an introduction to Hospice’s programs and service. It will be held at their offices from 5pm till 7pm on November 26th. For more information please call 240.566.3038 or email delizabeth@fmh.org
