Bulletin Board -- Oct. 28. 2023

Warren Walker, The Frederick News-Post, Md.
·10 min read

Oct. 28—Canines on the Creek

—What: Dog and owner Halloween costume contest and parade. $25 per dog. It is requested that all dogs be well behaved and on leashes with shots up to date. Also prizes, exhibitors and an agility demonstration from Breakaway Action Dogs.

—When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

—Where: Carroll Creek Linear Park amphitheater area.

—For more information: Click fsklions.org/canines or call Gary Bennett at 301-606-3012 or gabennett01@comcast.net.

Damascus Lions Club

Pancake Breakfast

—What: The Damascus Lions Club will host pancake, sausage and scrambled egg breakfast. The ticket donation is adults $15, children $7 and under 4-free. A bake/craft table will offer goodies. Tickets may be purchased at the door or from any Damascus Lions. All proceeds from the Lions fundraisers are used for approved community projects.

—When: 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28

—Where: Damascus UM Church, Dining Room, 9700 New Church St., Damascus.

—For more information: Contact Lion Mary Frances 301-829-1002.

HarvestFest Artisan Craft Fair

—What: A wide selection of vendors, a sweet shoppe, Kate's Korner market all with unique items, and a raffle of artisan donated items.

—When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

—Where: St. John Regional Catholic School Gymnasium, 8414 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick.

—For more information: Go to saintdrexel.org/event/harvestfest.

Key City Foundation Octoberfest 5K Fun Run

—What: This is a 5K fundraiser for Key City Foundation's youth sports programs in Frederick County. There are 5K and 1M race options. Kids under 10 can register for free. We offer a special discount registration fee for teachers, military, healthcare workers and first responders (police/fire/EMS). In addition to the races, there will be a family fun zone and beer garden. Volunteer opportunities are also available. A portion of the race proceeds will be donated to nonprofit organization Athletes Serving Athletes.

—When: Saturday, Oct. 28

—Where: Baker Park.

—For more information: Email info@keycityfoundation.org. To register, visit: runsignup.com/kcfoctoberfest5k .

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

—What: Frederick County will take part in the Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This semi-annual drive-through event offers county residents the opportunity to safely dispose of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs and prevent medicine misuse or diversion. As an additional service to the community, the event will also provide for the disposal of used or unused sharps including syringes, needles, lancets, and auto injectors.

—When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

—Where: Law enforcement and Health Department personnel will be collecting medicines and sharps in a drive-through event format at the following locations:

Frederick County Health Department — 350 Montevue Lane in Frederick

Maryland State Police, Frederick Barrack, 110 Airport Drive East in Frederick

—For more information: Go to health.frederickcountymd.gov/OMPP or contact the Frederick County Health Department at 301-600-1755.

Stop the Bleed and Hands Only CPR Training

—What: Boonsboro Rescue and Ambulance Company is offering a free Stop the Bleed and Hands Only CPR to the public.

—When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

—Where: First Hose Company of Boonsboro, 5 St. Paul St., Boonsboro.

Urbana Indoor Art

and Craft Show

—What: 65 vendors with 90 tables will be showing off and selling their handiwork. Breakfast, lunch and baked table offered. Free admission and plenty of free parking. Sponsored by Wesley Chapel UMC.

—When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

—Where: Urbana Fire Hall, 3602 Urbana Pike, Frederick.

'Nixie Hollow' Art Exhibit

—What: Welcome to Nixie Hollow, the graduate ceramics and mixed media art show by sculptor and MFA candidate Annie Boyer. Nixie Hollow is a place in time after humans are no longer present on earth. Nixie Hollow is an abandoned farm where fantastic creatures and plant life have risen from the ashes, floods and nuclear fallout from irresponsible human stewardship of the earth. The otherworldly creatures roam the hollow and make homes in the ramshackle home, the barn and the surrounding hollow. The creatures can be cute and appealing or have a dark side.

—When: The exhibit runs from Monday, Oct. 30, through Nov. 10, with the opening reception/artist talk 4-6 p.m. Nov. 4.

—Where: Hodson Gallery at Tatem Arts Center at Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave. Frederick.

Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area Year In Review

—What: The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area's annual Year In Review will take place on, at the The event is free; tickets are required. The program will feature bestselling author Clint Smith as he considers "The Power of Milestone Anniversaries: Celebrating and Reckoning." The fireside chat-style presentation will take place on the 159th anniversary of Emancipation in Maryland, as Frederick County's 275th anniversary year draws to a close and looks ahead to the nation's 250th anniversary.

—When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1.

—Where: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

—For more information or to register: Reserve tickets through the Weinberg Center for the Arts website (Weinbergcenter.org) or by calling the box office at 301-600-2828.

Valley Quilters, TLC

Monthly Meeting

—What: Open to all ages and levels; guild offers teaching, learning and companionship to those interested in the art of quilting. Next meeting there will be a program on antique and vintage sewing machines. Visitors are always welcome.

—When: Wednesday, Nov. 1. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7.

—Where: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3864 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson.

—For more information or to RSVP: Email Peggy at valleyquiltersTLC@gmail.com.

Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Co. Auxiliary Buffet Dinner

—What: Eat in or carry-out roast turkey, ham, mashed potatoes & gravy, stuffing, sauerkraut, green beans, baked pineapple, cole slaw, cranberry sauce, roll & butter. Adults: $18; child 6-12: $8 under 5 is free; ($2 extra for carry-out). Credit or Debit Cards Accepted

—When: 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, or until sold out.

—Where: Mt. Airy VFC Reception Hall 1008 Twin Arch Rd, Mt. Airy.

Boonsboro American Legion Unit 10 Auxiliary Craft show

—What: The Boonsboro American Legion Unit 10 Auxiliary invites you to its second annual Craft and Vendors Show. Stop by and shop a wide variety of items including home decor, candles, jewelry, food, and so much more. Admission is free.

—When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4.

—Where: Boonsboro American Legion, 710 N. Main St., Boonsboro.

—For more information:

Burkittsville Ruritan Club Country Breakfast

—What: The Burkittsville Ruritan Club will host a country breakfast. The menu includes fresh sausage, sausage gravy, pancakes, pudding, hominy, scrambled eggs, orange juice and coffee. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 12 and under).

—When: 6-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4.

—Where: Ruritan Club Community Center, 500 E. Main St., Burkittsville.

—For more information: Call 301-371-7795.

Burkittsville Ruritan Club Country Butchering

—What: The Burkittsville Ruritan Club will hold a Country Butchering. All types of fresh pork products will be available for sale, including tenderlion, pork chops, roasts, sausage, ribs, backbone, pig feet, pudding and scrapple.

—When: Orders are due by Saturday, Oct. 28. Pickup is on 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, and 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 4.

—Where: Ruritan Club Community Center, 500 E. Main St., Burkittsville.

—For more information: To place an order call 301-371-7795.

Chapel Lutheran Church All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffett

—What: All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffett: pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, puddin' & hominy, grits, baked apples, biscuits, chipped beef gravy, peaches, juice & coffee. Adults, $10; children, $5.

—When: 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4.

—Where: Chapel Lutheran Church, 11109 Daysville Road, Frederick.

Jefferson Ruritan Fall Soup, Sandwich and Apple Dumpling Sale

—What: Soup — vegetable, bean, and corn, $7 quart/$3.50 bowl; country ham sandwiches,$4.50 each; apple dumplings, pan of two, $10. To order call 301-473-7986 or 301-473-8932.

—When: Pick up from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4.

—Where: Jefferson Ruritan Center, 4603B Lander Road, Jefferson.

Salvation Army Women's Ministries Holiday Bazaar

and Indoor Yard Sale

—When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. Nov. 4.

—Where: 223 W. Fifth St., Frederick.

—For more information: Call 301-662-2311.

Sam's Creek Church of the Brethren Holiday Bazaar

—What: Hand-crafted items for gift-giving and practical use, ornaments and decorations will be offered for sale at the 40th annual Holiday Bazaar held by the Sam's Creek Church of the Brethren. The bazaar creations will include lots of handmade crochet and knit items, seasonal decorations, one-of-a kind hand-painted treasures, gifts, wall hangings, household and white elephant table, baked goods, and a light lunch.

—When: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4

—Where: Baile Hall, 2736 Marston Road, near New Windsor and Taylorsville.

—For more information: Call 443-398-7334 or go to samscreekcob.org.

Sierra Club Meeting

—What: Kerri Hesley, zero waste lead of SCCG, will give a talk entitled "Single Use Plastics—What's the Problem?" We meet in the Community Room of Common Market, 927 W 7th St, Frederick, MD.

—When: 10 a.m. Nov. 4.

—Where: Community Room of Common Market, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick, or virtually via Zoom. A Zoom link will be provided after registration. You can register at act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000001rooxAAA&mapLinkHref=.

—For more information: Call 301-730-3339 or 240-586-0014, or email kerri.hesley@mdsierra.org or ronald.kaltenbaugh@mdsierra.org.

USSVI Tri-State Base of Submarine Veterans Meeting

—What: The USSVI Tri-State Base of Submarine Veterans will meet. If you are a Navy veteran and qualified on a submarine, they request that you join them. The Tri-State Base of West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania meets every month, rotating between states. They have community projects, participate in veteran's projects, parades, etc. Spouses and friends are welcome at the meetings. They have an auxiliary to support the men with projects.

—When: Nov. 4. The meeting begins with lunch at 11 a.m. and the business meeting will follow.

—Where: King's Restaurant, 785 Middleway Pike, Inwood, West Virginia.

—For more information: Contact Cmdr. Robert Bradley, bradleyrd@gmail.com; Vice Cmdr. Robert Dickey, robertdickey@comcast.net; or Glen Sherrard, gsherrard274@gmail.com or 304-676-8417; or go to ussvi-tri-statebase.org.

'Impression To Abstract'

Art Show

—What: "Impression To Abstract" solo show by Barbara Kenny.

—When: Opening reception 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Nov. 5. Show runs through Dec. 31.

—Where: Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick.

Literacy Council Volunteer Information Sessions

—What: The Literacy Council is seeking volunteers to be trained as tutors for our one-to-one/small group tutoring program. In addition, they are also seeking volunteers with teaching experience and/or experience working with English Language Learners to lead curriculum-based ESL classes that will meet weekly for 60-90 minutes for 10-12 weeks. Classes are currently virtual on Zoom, and in-person. Note: All sessions are currently being, offered as Zoom calls. An email will be sent with specific instructions following online registration at the link below. All volunteers must be over the age, of 18 and live or work in Frederick County.

—When: 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 8; and 7-8 p.m. Nov. 16.

—Where: Virtual.

—For more information or to register: Call 301-600-2066, email info@frederickliteracy.org or go to frederickliteracy.org/volunteer/volunteer-inquiry-registration-form/.

Codependents Anonymous Meeting

—When: 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays.

—Where: Zion Lutheran Church, 107 W. Main St., Middletown.

—For more information: Contact Deb B. at dj10buck2@yahoo.com for entrance code or more information.

Monocacy/Archeological Society Meeting

—What: Activities, of the Monocacy/Archeological Society, a chapter, of the Archeological Society, of Maryland.

—When: The group usually meets 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday, of the month.

—Where: C. Burr Artz Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick.