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Mon & Wed... Non Profit Martial Arts/Self Defense Classes. Thurmont Elementary School. Children’s classes ages 6-14 and adult classes ages 15 and up. Small classes/individual attention. For more information call 301-695-9352 or visit In Ji Yong Martial Arts at: www.fred.net/injiyong.

Tue & Fri Thurmont Food Bank. Tuesday evenings, 6 - 8 p.m.; Friday 12 - 2 p.m. To make donations or deliveries, call 301-271-2087. Temporarily housed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, North Church Street, Thurmont (next to the fire house).

Wednesdays Guardian Hose Co. Bingo. Activities Building, Thurmont Carnival Grounds. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds support the volunteer Guardian Hose Co. of Thurmont.

1st Sunday Interdenominational Service for Youth by Youth sponsored by Thurmont United Methodist & Youth for Christ. Praise & worship, drama, special music, dynamic speakers. 7:00 p.m. Thurmont United Methodist Church, 13880 Long Rd., Thurmont. Call 301-271-0255 for more information.

1st Mon & 3st Tues Clothes Closet. Free clothing for needy families. Newborn - adult sizes. 1st Monday 6:00 p.m.; 3rd Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Thurmont United Methodist Church, Long Road, Thurmont.

2nd/4th Wed Social Services Outreach by Frederick Co. Dept. of Social Services. Medical, pharmacy, housing assistance, food stamps, and more. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Emmitsburg Community Ctr., N. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg.

2nd/4th Wed Thurmont Lions meet at Cozy Restaurant at 6:30 p.m.

2nd Thursday Thurmont MOMs Club serving the Catoctin High School feeder communities. Meet with other stay-at-home moms for support, playgroups, and interesting activities. 10:00 a.m. Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd. (Rt. 77), Thurmont. For details call Kim at 301-416-0013.

2nd Friday The Basement Coffee House. Elias Lutheran Church, 100W North Ave. Emmitsburg, MD. Join us for Great music and fellowship, Free coffee and snacks.

4th Monday Mason-Dixon Quilt Guild Meeting. Fun, discussions, demonstrations, learning. Beginners welcome. No dues. 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Catoctin Church of Christ, Gateway Shopping Ctr., Franklinville Rd., Thurmont. 301-271-4102.

4th Friday In God’s Hands Coffee House. Weller United Methodist Church, 101 North Altamont Ave, Thurmont, MD. Free admission and free refreshments. Bring your friends and neighbors for great fellowship.

July:

9th - Strawberry Hill's environmental educator, Eddy Rubin, will lead a "Dusk Discovery" hike on Wednesday, July 9, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. "This is a walk to experience the special time of the day when the daytime animals are starting to wind down their activities and the nighttime animals are starting to emerge," says Rubin. "This transition is a great time to hear the final songs of birds for the day, as well as the initial calls of owls."

The event, which is open to the public and appropriate for all ages, is free for Strawberry Hill members, $3.75 for non-members. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Please register by July 8 by calling Strawberry Hill at (717) 642-5840. Strawberry Hill is located at 1537 Mount Hope Road, three miles outside Fairfield, Pennsylvania.

Thurmont Annual Carnival

The Guardian Hose Company, Inc. of Thurmont will hold the Annual Thurmont Carnival Monday July 7 through Saturday July 12. Rides will be provided by Majestic Midways of York, PA. Pay $17 on Monday July 7 or Wednesday July 9 for rides from 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. No refunds or rain clause.

Presale ride tickets are $10 for fourteen (a savings of 53¢ per ticket). They are good Monday through Saturday. Presale ride tickets are available at the Thurmont Offices of Bank of America, PNC Bank and Woodsboro Bank or at the carnival grounds from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6. Tuesday, July 8, will be reduced ride night where rides cost one ticket less per ride. Presale tickets may be used.

Entertainment includes: Monday-"Allen Brown", Tuesday-"Catoctin Promise Band" and fireworks at 10:15 p.m., Wednesday-"All Star Band", Thursday-"Bone Shakers" and parade at 6:30 p.m., Friday-"Big Cam and the Lifters", Saturday-"Blue Daze".

Carnival sponsors include Ace Hardware, American Legion Post 7, Bill's Auto Body, Towing & Repairs, Bill's Vending Co., Bollinger's Restaurant, Browns' Jewelry & Gift Store, The Catoctin Banner, Catoctin Mountain Trains & Hobbies, Cozy Motel, Cozy Restaurant, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo, Hillside Turkey Farms, Inc., Hunting Creek Fisheries, Gateway Printing, Inc., Gateway Farm Market & Candyland, Keilholtz Trucking Service, Inc., Mt. Gate Family Restaurant, Rocko Meats, NVR Building Products Co., Town of Thurmont, Trout's Supreme Seafood, Inc., Weis Market, Wal-Mart, Woodsboro Bank, Food Lion, Zambelli Fireworks.

Prize Drawings for: Eton American Matrix Scooter with Luggage box, Nintendo Wii System, and prize money. Platters cost $6.50 available from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Other food and games will be available during the carnival. See you there!

Catoctin Mountain Park Announces Summer Activities Schedule

The following interpretive programs are scheduled during June, July and August, at Catoctin Mountain Park. Owens Creek Campground will be open for family camping through November 16 on a first-come, first-served basis. Campfire Programs will be held on Saturday evenings during June and July at 9:00 p.m. and Saturday evenings in August at 8:30 p.m. at the Owens Creek Amphitheater. Whiskey Still Talks will be held on Sundays, June 15 and 22, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Blue Blazes Still.

An Outdoor Sports Expo will be held Saturday, June 14 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Owens Creek Amphitheater. Cabin rentals are available through October 31 at Camp Misty Mount by calling the Misty Mount office at 301-271-3140 to make your reservation or for further information.

Catoctin Mountain Park is one of 391 units administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. The park Visitor Center, located on State Route 77 three miles west of Thurmont, Maryland, is open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Camp Round Meadow is available for rental on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call 301-663-9330 for specific information. General information can be obtained by calling the Visitor Center at 301-663-9388.