PSA for March 12^th through March 18^th

Marvin Chapel Thrift Shop is now offering all winter clothing at 50% off.  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     The Pry House Field Hospital Museum will remain open all winter long with special hours.  Weekends through the end of May, Saturday and Sunday from 11am till 4pm.  A donation of $3 per person is suggested.

v     Thursday, March 21^st – The Frederick County Civil War Roundtable Meeting will be held from 7:30pm till 8:30pm.  It will be in the Delaplaine-Randall Room of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine.  Lectures are free and this discussion will be on The Gilmore and Mosby Train Robberies.

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     Registration is open for Fall 2013.  All are welcome and financial air is available.  You can also call to schedule a personal visit and receive school information.

v     March 18-22 is Penny Power Week.  You can help by donating your loose change (and dollars) to your favorite student or directly to the school.  Students collect all week and compete against the other classes to win their own ice cream party.  All proceeds go to the school’s technology program.

v     March 19^th – Take a Tour Tuesday and Science Fair.  Tours will be held from 9am till 1pm and from 7pm till 8pm, and while you’re visiting don’t forget to check out the student science fair.

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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:

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.

v     The 2013 Quick Fix for Cats will be held in the months of February and March.  This low cost spay/neuter program is being done in cooperation with 15 participating veterinary practices.  The cost is $25 per male cat, and $35 per female cat.  For details visit www.fchs.org or call the FCHS at 301.694.8300 ext. 0.

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.

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 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 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

Tuesday, February 26^th and Thursday, March 7^th – Forces of Nature

March 12^th, 21^st, and 26^th – Wildest Weather in the Solar System

Trinity School of Frederick will hold Admissions Open Houses from 9:30am till 11am on the following dates:  February 21^st, March 6^th and 21^st, and April 17^th.  Please RSVP to cpiazza@trinityschooloffrederick.org

You can also visit www.TrinitySchoolofFrederick.org or call 301.228.2333 and they are located at 6040 New Design Road next to Harry Grove Stadium.

The Frederick Rescue Mission is holding Operation Closet Cleanout to gather new or used winter wear for those in need.  They are in need of coats, hats, boots, scarves, sweaters and blankets.  Drop off locations are Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant, Fitzgerald Auto Mall, Ideal Buick GMC Hyundai, Select Seconds, Shockley Honda, and U2SA Thrift and Gift Shop.

Safe Kids of Frederick County is having free checks of car seats/booster seats.  The “Keep Kids Safe” checkpoints will be at the following locations from 1pm till 4pm:

February 24^th @ Fire Station 31, Westview Fire Station, Frederick

April 28^th @ Fire Station 25, Green Valley Fire Department, Monrovia

June 30^th @ Fire Station 33, Spring Ridge Fire Department, Frederick

August 25^th @ Fire Station 16, Woodsboro Vol Fire Department, Woodsboro

October 27^th @ Fire Station 8, Myersville Vol Fire Department, Myersville

For questions please call Michele Bowman at 301.600.2091

The American Cancer Society is looking for 300,000 adults in the US who want to make a direct impact in the fight against cancer.  Cancer Prevention Study-3 will pave the way for future cancer research.  Enrollment is taking place in Carroll County and Frederick County during March.  If you are between the ages of 30 and 65, have never been diagnosed with cancer, and are willing to make a long-term commitment, you may qualify.  For enrollment sites and dates and to make an appointment, please visit www.cps3carrollcounty.org or www.cps3frederickcounty.org or call 1.888.604.5888.

PNC and the IRS are offering free tax services and fast access to refunds.  The services are being offered at the Bernard W. Brown Community Center, located at 629 North Market Street in Frederick.  IRS certified volunteers working with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance will provide this service to people who generally earn less than $51,000 a year.  To set up an appointment please call 301.662.3691.  You need to bring with you your W-2 form from all employers, interest statements from banks, a copy of last year’s tax returns and other relevant information about income and expenses.

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Libertytown will hold their Friday Night Lenten dinners from 5pm till 7pm in Sullivan Hall as follows:

v     March 22^nd – burrito bowls, fixin’s bar, chips & salsa, quesadillas, corn, chocolate éclair cake, iced tea, lemonade, water

The cost is $7 each for ages 12 and up, $4 each for children ages 5-11, ages 4 and under are free.  Maximum family rate is $35 for parents and children.  For more information please call 301.898.5111 or visit www.stpeter-libertytown.org

Amateur and professional photographers of all ages are invited to participate in the Historical Society of Frederick County’s second annual Byerly-Rothwell Photography Contest.  The contest seeks to encourage individuals to discover local history through the camera’s lens.  Possible subjects include, but are not limited to, historic structures, historical objects, places of historical significance, important events, notable individuals, and traditional activities.  Cash prizes of up to $150 are awarded to the top three photos in four divisions:  Adult-Amateur, Adult-Professional, Student-Primary, and Student-Secondary.  A prize for best in show is also awarded to the top overall entry.  Photographs entered in the contest will be on display at the Museum of Frederick County History in late summer.  The contest is open to those who live or attend school in Frederick County.  Each contestant may enter up to three photographs.  Deadline for entries is July 31^st 2013.  Complete contest guidelines are available at www.frederickhistory.org or by calling 301.663.1188

Friday, March 1^st thru Sunday, March 17^th

The Francis Scott Key Lions Club is conducting a book drive to benefit local Frederick elementary schools.  The student ages targeted are kindergarten to grade 5 (approximately ages 5 thru 11).  While the main focus is on collecting books, educational age-appropriate puzzles and games will be accepted, as will monetary donations to purchase age-appropriate magazine subscriptions for the school libraries.  Collections boxes are at the following locations:

Barbara Fritchie Candystick Restaurant, 1513 West Patrick Street

McDonald’s Restaurant, Frederick Shoppers World, 1275 West Patrick Street

McDonald’s Restaurant, Market Square, 2411 Osprey Way

For more information please visit www.lionsclub.org or www.fsklions.org

Friday, March 15^th

The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 21^st from 9am till 11am.  Breakfast starts at 9am in the Howard and Anne Kaylor Atrium and ends with the review of the year in the Bowman Concert Gallery.  To attend, please RSVP by March 15^th.  For more information please call 301.739.5727

Friday, March 15^th and Saturday, March 16^th

The Thrift Shop of Seton Center in Emmitsburg is holding a $5 bag sale on Friday from 10am till 4pm, and on Saturday from 10am till 3pm.  Shoppers are given a grocery sized bag by the Seton Center and are allowed to fill it full of merchandise for $5.  Overflow bags will be charged $7.

Friday, March 15^th thru Sunday, March 17^th

The Clear Springs Lions Club proudly presents its 62^nd Annual Minstrel/Variety Show.  This is a musical celebration that will be held in the Clear Spring High School Auditorium at 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday, and at 2pm on Sunday.  Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children and students, and pre-school children are free.  All persons attending must have a ticket.  On Friday the Band Boosters will hold their Spaghetti Dinner from 5pm till 7pm, on Saturday the Athletic Department will be serving a roast beef supper from 5:30pm till 7pm, and on Sunday the Athletic Department will hold a soup and sandwich sale starting at 11:30am.  Dinners are not included in the ticket price for the show and are paid separately.

Saturday, March 16^th

The YMCA of Frederick County is proud to announce the 4^th Annual Comedy & Magic Spectacular coming to the Weinberg Center at 7pm.  Tickets are $17 for kids under 12 and $22 for adults.  For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call 301.600.2828 or visit www.weinbergcenter.org

AARP and the Washington County Commission on Aging would like to announce the upcoming AARP Driver Safety class from 9am till 1pm at the Halfway Volunteer Fire Company in Hagerstown.  These classes are designed to help drivers improve their driving skills and prevent traffic accidents.  They are geared toward drivers 55+, but are open to drivers of all ages.  For more information, or to sign up, please call Judy Brewer at 301.790.0275 ext.220

The Union Bridge Vol Fire Company is holding their St. Patty’s Dance from 8pm till midnight.  Music will be by Big Jack/ACDC Tribute Band.  Must be 21 to attend and the cost is $15 per person.  For more information please call Cheryl at 410.775.7780

The Taneytown Lions Club’s 2013 spring pancake breakfast will be held from 6am till 11am in the building on the Taneytown Fire Department’s Carnival Grounds on Memorial Drive.  This is all you can eat featuring griddle pancakes, eggs fried to order, A & W Meat’s sausage patties, sausage gravy, pudding and hominy, potatoes, fruit cup, orange juice, coffee and tea.  The cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 6-12, and children under 6 are free.

Serious researchers, amateur genealogists, and the plain curious are invited to see what the Frederick County Archives and Research Center has to offer at an open house from 10am till 4pm.  Admission is free and the center holds the largest archival collection relating directly to Frederick County history.  The public is invited to browse the stacks and research materials, or take one of the informal tours offered throughout the day.  It is located at 24East Church Street in Frederick and for more information please call 301.663.1188

Frederick Church of the Brethren will hold their Annual Eggstravaganza Event at Baker Park.  From 10am till noon there will be crafts, storytelling, and other activity stations, with the highlight being four age appropriate egg hunts.  This is a free event for the whole community and will be held rain or shine.  For more information please visit www.fcob.net

St. Benjamin Lutheran Church’s all you can eat pancake breakfast will be held from 7am till 10am.  The menu will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage, sausage gravy, biscuits, and applesauce.  The cost will be $7 for adults, $3.50 for children.  For more information please call 410.848.3311

Gaithersburg will hold their 13^th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade from 10am till noon at the Washingtonian Center.  There will be Celtic dancing, bagpipe banks, fire trucks, clowns and more.  Admission is free and for more information please call 301.258.6350 or visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov/stpatricksparade

The Rohrersville Ruritan Club will hold their ham, oyster and turkey dinner from 1:30pm till 5pm  The cost will be $15 for adults, $7.50 for children ages 6-12 and children 5 and under are free.  For more information please call 301.791.2369 or on the day of the supper you can call 301.432.5541

Sunday, March 17^th

Christ Reformed UCC Church in Middletown will host Frederick’s local musicians at 4pm to raise fund for four area non-profits.  Advocates for the Homeless, Habitat for Humanity, Heartly House and Hope Alive.  Representatives for each group will be present to provide information and to answer questions.  Light refreshments will also be available.  There is no charge for admission, but there will be multiple opportunities to offer a free will donation.

Friends Meeting School will host the Once On This Island Benefit Performance at 2pm at the Weinberg Center for the Arts.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and are available at the Weinberg Center Box Office.  Audience members are asked to bring canned and boxed food items for the Frederick Food Bank.  For more information please call 301.662.2828

Pleasant Valley Fire Hall will hold a St. Patrick’s Day Feed Fundraiser from 2pm till 8pm.  There will be a DJ, great food, games of chance and more.  Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door.  For more information please call 443.547.9144 or 717.476.2149

Unsettle Frederick is inviting everyone to be a part of the Foreclosure Defense Group.  Become more educated about how to stay in your house and organize with others against the banks to keep your homes.  The meeting is from 2pm till 4pm at the Lincoln Community Center at the corner of Phebus and Bentz Street.

Monday, March 18^th

The Glade Valley Church of the Brethren is selling 3-cubic feet bags of shredded hardwood mulch.  The cost is $3.75 for pick up at 2 Chapel Place in Walkersville from 8am till 3pm on March 23^rd.  Please place all orders by Monday, March 18^th.  To place by phone call 301.898.0886, or online at www.gladevalleybrethren.org

The American Diabetes Association and the Frederick County Diabetes Coalition will show clips of “Choices”, the second film in HBO’s Weight of the Nation series.  It will be held at the FMH Wellness Center at the FSK Mall from 6pm till 7:30pm.  This film looks at factors that affect obesity, why eight loss is so difficult, and how we can make small, simple choices with real, lasting impact on our health.  This is complete free and popcorn will be provided.  For more information please call 410.265.0075 ext. 4678

Wednesday, March 20^th

The Historical Society of Middletown will hold a dinner auction at the Amvets Post #9 on Green Street in Middletown.  The cost is $20 with a buffet style dinner and the auction will start at 5pm.  For more information please call Devra Boesch at 301.371.6410