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Thurmont Business Expo a Big Success
 "It was the most successful business expo we've had,"
said Thurmont Economic Development Coordinator Vickie Grinder of the Thurmont Business Expo that was held on Friday, March 28 at Catoctin High School. Approximately 1500 people
attended, a lot of new businesses were present and many participants actually dressed up.
The event is coordinated through the volunteer efforts of the Thurmont First and Thurmont EDC committee members. You see these people again and again
doing good things for the Thurmont community. This event is just one of several events throughout the year.
Eighty-two businesses set up displays and greeted community members for the event. Holly Rife and Norman Gibat provided background music at the
entrance of the event and ESP Dance Studio dancers put on a show during the event.
While attendees could visit businesses, there was a festive atmosphere while neighbors greeted neighbors. It was a big social occasion. A special
thank you to Dawn Weddle, Pat Weddle, Tim and Shannon Eakin, Heather Lawyer and event volunteers for a job well done!
Meows and Barks for Furmont Days
It happens twice a year. Our best buddies, our dogs and cats, come out for a party! Your pet will want to be there on April 26 at the Thurmont
Carnival Grounds for Furmont Day. For the first time, cats are invited to share in the activities from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (please refrain from bringing the dogs in until 11:00 a.m.
when the cats leave.) Dogs are invited from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Cats will compete for shortest tail, longest tail, shortest and longest whiskers, stupid cat tricks and, of course, the fattest cat. Dogs will
compete for waggiest tail, treat walk, longest tail, shortest tail, stupid pet tricks, owner/dog look-a-like and best costume.
Catoctin Veterinary Hospital, Barkbusters, The Frederick Humane Society, Pets for Pets, the Greyhound Rescue, Northern Dog, The Thurmont Bar and
Grill, the Blue Ridge Kennel Club, Frederick County Deputy Jeff Eyler with Brandi his K-9 Friend and several businesses located on Main Street in Thurmont will all take part in this
entertaining event. Free. Call 301-418-8642 for info.
Thurmont's Main Street Gallery Stroll
Stroll among downtown Thurmont businesses during the Main Street Gallery Stroll on Friday, May 9 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Visit Rebecca Pearl's gallery to
view her latest print; sing along with Harold Staley's strummin' guitar at Cool Beans; enjoy live music in Mechanicstown Park; sample various wines as you stroll through
participating businesses. This event is free, simply show up to enjoy!
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