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| | As published April 16, 2008 Swim Team Registration The Ridge Seals Swim Team (RSST) registration is now open for new and returning eligible swimmers younger than 19 as of June 1, 2008. RSST participates in the FSSL Division III and holds practices and meets at the Ridge Swim Club, 309 Beck Drive, Mt. Airy. You do not have to be a club member to join the team. Practices start May 27 and meets are Saturdays in June and July. Registration forms, volunteer signup, team handbook, and schedule are available on-line at www.rsst.org. For more information, call Coach Monique 301-404-3288. Spaghetti Dinner An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be held Wednesday, April 16, beginning at 4:30 p.m., at the Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department, 1320 W. Old Liberty Rd., Sykesville. Dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce or marinara sauce, tossed salad and bread sticks. Cost is $6.50 for adults and $3.25 for children age 3 to 10. Carry outs are available for $7.50. Friends/Family Night The Clustered Spires Chorus invites everyone to their upcoming Friends and Family night, Wednesday, April 16. The performance will be held at 8 p.m. at St. Thomas More Academy, 3989 Buckeystown Pike. Call Cindy at 301-644-1589 for directions or more information. Audubon Program Come to the Mt. Airy Library on Thursday evening, April 17, at 7 p.m. to learn about Gardening for Wildlife using Native Plants. Jane Slade, a master gardener and ex-teacher at Mt. Airy Middle, who designed and implemented many student gardens at the school, now has her own landscape business, Native Plant Designs. Slade will share her passion for plants and yard design. Also, hear about the upcoming Native Plant Sale at the Audrey Carroll Audubon Sanctuary on Saturday morning, April 26. Plant lists and lots of design handouts will be available. For more information, visit centralmdaudubon.org or call 410-795-6546, 301-831-5060, or 410-381-0449. Production The Liberty High School Drama Department is presenting a production of The Pirates of Penzance on April 17, 18. 19, 24, 25, and 26. All shows will be at 7 p.m. Written in 1879, Pirates is one of Gilbert and Sullivans greatest comic operas. Adventure, romance and comedy combine to ensure a great evening of entertainment. All performances will be presented in the Liberty High School auditorium. Admission is $7 at the door or $6 if purchased in advance at the school at 5855 Bartholow Road in Eldersburg. Friday Night Buffets American Legion Post 191, 901 Prospect Rd., Mt. Airy, will host Friday Night Buffets. The buffets are held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at a cost of $10 per person. Upcoming buffets: April 18 fried chicken and roast beef; April 25 roast beef and catfish. Benefit Dance The Brunswick 2008 Safe and Sane Committee will hold a fundraiser benefit dance Friday, April 18, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Brunswick Eagles Club, featuring local Rock-n-Roll band Blind Dog. Tickets are $10 at the door or in advance. For more information, call Pam Masser at 301-834-7067. Yard Sale A multi-family yard sale to benefit Damascus Relay for Life Team Dos Amigos will be held Saturday, April 19, beginning at 8 a.m. at 3322 Gillis Falls Rd., Mt. Airy. For directions or more information, call 301-829-5635. Pancake/Sausage Breakfast An all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast will be held Saturday, April 19, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prospect U.M. Church, 5923 Woodville Rd., Mt. Airy. Menu includes buckwheat and regular pancakes, country sausage and all the fixins, milk, juice and coffee. Cost is $6.50 for adults, $4.00 for children age 6 to 12 and free for children age 5 and under. Community Expo Discover Mt. Airy at the 2008 Community Expo on Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Fun for the whole family, entertainment, moon bounce, door prizes throughout the day, business displays, and much more. For more information, visit MtAiryBusiness.com. Vendor Expo The Damascus Heritage Society will sponsor a Vendor Expo on Saturday, April 19 at the Damascus Recreation Center, Rt. 27 and Oak Drive, Damascus. Home vendors, local artisans, and crafts people will have products for sale. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is a fund raising event to benefit the Damascus Museum Project. For more information call 301-520-5100. Fundraiser A roller skating fundraiser is being held to benefit MacKenzie Stuck and family. MacKenzie is a local 5th grader at Mt. Airy Elementary who is battling a recurrent brain tumor, and we are raising money to help with their enormous medical bills. The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 19, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the Wheels Skating Center in Odenton. Tickets are $10. For more information, contact Theresa Johnson at 301-829-4240 or e-mail at Beasa_Boo@msn.com. Wednesday Dinners Counties Four VFW Post 10076 in Mt. Airy, 111 S. Main St., holds dinners on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month through May. The cost of the dinners is $ 7.50 per person and is served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There is parking in the town community parking lot with entry through the back door off Veterans Lane or the front door off S. Main St. The menus are as follows: April 23 turkey dinner with all the trimmings; May 14 - pork chops; May 28 spaghetti and lasagna. Dinners benefit the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and their programs. Jaycees Yard Sale The Mt. Airy Jaycees are getting ready for the Big Spring Yard Sale on Saturday, April 26 at the Mt. Airy Fireman's Carnival Grounds (Twin Arch and Rt. 27). With over 300 vendors, this is one yard sale you do not want to miss. Vendor spaces are $35 a space (Grass 14x20/ Hardtop 9x18) pre-registered by April 18, $45 there after. Pavilion spaces are also available at $45 a space (limited amount). Shoppers are free admission. Sale is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is on line at mtairyareajaycees.org or call 301-829-MAAJ(6225). Basket Bingo The New Market District Lions Club is sponsoring a basket bingo Saturday, April 26, at the Libertytown Fire Hall. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 6 p.m. Admission is $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Food will be available. For tickets or more information, call Donna at 301-865-3134 or Sue at 301-865-3667. Parade of Horses Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) will host a free Movin On Up Parade celebrating their move to a spacious 58-acre farm. On Saturday, April 26, 12 noon to 1 p.m., Days End horses, mounted police and rescue vehicles carrying officials from various animal rescue groups will make their way from the old farm in Lisbon, 15856 Frederick Rd., to the new one in Woodbine, 1372 Woodbine Rd., less than a mile away. Following the parade will be a ribbon cutting ceremony, tours and refreshments. Walkers raising a minimum of $100 in sponsorship may join the parade. For more information, visit defhr.org, email info@defhr.org, or call 301-854-5037 or 410-442-1564. Annual Dinner Howard Chapel-Ridgeville United Methodist Church, 1970 Long Corner Road, Mt. Airy, will be holding its annual roast beef, fried shrimp and ham dinner, with dessert, served family style, on Saturday, April 26, from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bake Table will be available. Cost is $13 for adults and $6.50 for children age 6 to 12. Carry outs will be available for $14. For more information, call 301-829-2391. Spaghetti Dinner A spaghetti dinner will be held Saturday, April 26 at 5:30 p.m. at New Beginning Nazarene Church, 12350 Jesse Smith Road, Mt. Airy. Gluten free spaghetti available upon request. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children age 5 to 10, and free for children age 4 and below. For tickets, call the church at 301-865-7300. Fundraiser is for Women of Faith overnighter. Tennis Event West Winds Rally for the Cure Tennis Event, benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure, will be held Sunday, April 27, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at West Winds Tennis & Fitness Center, 11411 Gas House Pike, New Market. Group instructional clinics, focusing on doubles play taught by several of resident pros as well as guest professionals, will be held 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Doubles matches begin at 11 a.m. You will have the opportunity to play with a pro after participating in the group clinic. At 2 p.m. lunch will be provided for all the participants. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy a wine and cheese reception and silent auction. Contribution is $40 per participant for the entire event. For more information, call 301-865-2701. Family Sock Hop St. James Episcopal Church, 1307 N. Main St., Mt. Airy is hosting a Family Sock Hop, Friday, May 2, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the church. There will be dancing to some old favorites (line dancing too!) and grooving to some new tunes also! Refreshments will be available for purchase and there will be cake walks during the evening for those with a sweet tooth. Cost for families (one parent required to attend) is $10 and a parent/child couple is $8. Contact Yvette Allen 301-831-7788 or the church office 301-829-0325 for more information. Performance New Windsor Middle School, 1000 Green Valley Rd., New Windsor, will present Annie Jr. Friday and Saturday, May 2-3 at 7 p.m. All seats are only $5; you must have a ticket to enter. For tickets or more information, call 410-651-3355 or email lkshiel@k12.carr.org. Fishing Derby The Mt. Airy Lions Club will host their 16th annual fishing derby Saturday, May 3 at Prospect Park, Mt. Airy. Sign up begins at 7:30 a.m., derby begins at 8 a.m. Children 2 to 16 years old are welcome. Children need rod, bait, and stringer or pail. Four main prizes will be awarded, but all children who complete derby will get a prize. The derby runs from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call chairman Clyde Gibson at 301-854-6474. Flea Market Lighthouse Ministries Church of God, 28912 Ridge Rd. (Rt.27 between Mt. Airy and Damascus) will host a flea market Saturday, May 3. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spaces available. For more information, call Gilbert Shifflett at 301-698-5335. Yard Sale An indoor/outdoor yard sale will be held Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marvin Chapel United Methodist Church, 5101 Woodville Rd., Mt. Airy. Bake table and lunch will be available. Spots for outside vendors also available. Call 301-829-1656 for more information. Yard Sale The Taylorsville-Winfield Lions Club will hold their 5th annual Lion size yard same Saturday, May 3, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Mary 4, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Community Park and Little League Fields off Old Liberty Rd., near the intersection of Liberty and Salem Bottom Rds. Donations of saleable items are needed. (No adult clothing.) For pick up of items or space rental, call Gerry at 410-875-4072 or Bob at 410-875-2630. Adult Education Beth Shalom Congregation of Carroll County, 2020 W. Liberty Road, will be holding a series of adult education classes: Sunday, May 18 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. More Jewish value to live by; and Sunday, June 1 What Comes Next? Jewish views of the afterlife. Registration is required by calling 410-875-2800. Thrift Shop St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 16457 Old Frederick Rd., Mt. Airy, is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. For more information, call the church at 410-489-4411. Bonanza Bingo American Legion Post 191, 801 Prospect Rd., Mt. Airy, will hold a bonanza bingo Sunday, April 20. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and dinner will start at about 2 p.m. Bingo begins at 3 p.m. Admission is $25 per person in advance and $30 at the door and includes a fried chicken dinner. No one under age 16 will be admitted. For tickets or more information, call Dick Baker at 410-795-6444. Lions Club The 4 County Lions Club of Mt. Airy meets second Tuesday of each month at Kozy Corner, 11 W Ridgeville Blvd., at 5:30 p.m. for social and 6:30 p.m. meeting. Dinner provided, children welcome, guest speakers, and non smoking. For more information about joining, call Charlie Stott at 301-514-7293 or Ray Miller at 301-370-3046 Puppy Raising Classes Guiding Eyes for the Blind is looking for local volunteers to open their hearts and homes to a future guide dog puppy. All training, support, and veterinary expenses are provided free of charge and the only requirement is a love of dogs. Puppy Raising Classes will be held the first Thursday of the month at the Frederick Youth Center, 413 Burck St., Frederick and the third Thursday of the month at the Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ, 4 W. Church St., Frederick. Contact Cheryl, region coordinator, at 301-253-4008 or email chestersmom@comcast.net to confirm dates and locations and to RSVP. For more information, visit cdc.guidingeyes.org. Prayer Meetings West Falls Christian Community Church is holding prayer meetings on Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Please call for prayer requests on Mondays between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at 301-829-0733. Volunteers/Foster Homes Needed GoldHeart Golden Retriever Rescue is seeking foster homes and volunteers. A foster home provides a safe haven for a homeless Golden until a forever home can be found. GoldHeart pays the bills, you provide the love. For more information, call 410-877-9697 or visit goldheart.org/foster.htm. Bingo Wednesday Daytime Bingo at American Legion Post 191, 801 Prospect Road, Mt. Airy. This is a very popular and inexpensive pastime for those who like to play bingo, but do not want to come out at night. Also, it is timed to be over at 3 p.m., before school children come home. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., 4 early bird games start at 12:45 p.m. and 21 other games of various types begin at 1 p.m. Food is available in the kitchen. Alcoholics Anonymous Calvary U.M. Church, 403 S. Main Street, Mt. Airy, will host open meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday nights at 8:30 p.m. AA Meeting AA meetings will be held every Sunday at St. James Episcopal Church, 1307 N. Main St., Mt. Airy, beginning at 7 p.m. Weekly NA meetings are held Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Thrift Shop St. James Thrift Shop, 234 South Main St., Mt. Airy, is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours on Thursday until 8 p.m. Senior citizens 55 and older receive a 10 percent discount every Wednesday. Bag sale ($8 for a full bag of clothing) is Friday and Saturday of the last full week of the month. For more information, call 301-829-0314. Thursday Night Bingo Thursday Night Bingo continues year round at Post 191, 801 Prospect Road, Mt. Airy. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 7 p.m. Food is available. For information, call Dick Baker at 410-795-6444. TOPS Meeting Mt. Airy Chapter #417 of TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly), a non-profit weight loss support group, meets every Tuesday evening starting at 6:45 p.m. at the Mt. Airy Century Ford Motor Co., in the second floor meeting room. For more information, call Bonnie Glotfelty at 301-865-7306. PATH of Mt. Airy Parents AT Home (PATH) of Mt. Airy offers support, parenting information, networking, and family activities for parents of young children. PATH meets the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. at Calvary U.M. Church, South Main St., Mt. Airy. For more information, visit mtairypath.org or call 301-829-2605. Frederick Ski Club The Frederick Ski Club provides social activities year round as well as wintertime fun. The club meets the first Thursday of each month at Ricks Chinatown Restaurant, Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick. Social hour starts at 7 p.m. and the meeting begins at 8 p.m. For details, visit FrederickSkiClub.com. Moms Club The Moms Club of New Market-Main/Mt Airy-West, a support group for stay-at-home mothers living within the New Market and Twin Ridge elementary school areas, meets the fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information, call 301-865-4289. Celebrate Recovery Every Friday night from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., West Falls Christian Community Church will host "Celebrate Recovery," a 12-step Christian-based recovery program to help people deal with life's hurts, habits and hang-ups. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 301-829-0733. Trap Shoot The Mt. Airy Chapter Izaak Walton League of America, Woodville Rd., Mt. Airy, will host trap shooting every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. to 10 pm. Cost is $4 per round of trap (must supply own shells). Animal Adoptions The Frederick County Animal Shelter will hold satellite adoptions the first and third Saturday of the month at the Fredericktowne Mall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also satellite adoptions will be held the fourth Saturday of the month at Petsmart on Rt. 355, noon to 3 p.m. Pets from the shelter will be available for adoption. For more information, call 301-694-1546. Needles, Hooks & Books If you love to knit (or think you might like to give it a try) please join us. Bring your latest project and we'll sit and knit and talk about ideas, techniques, patterns, books. We now meet every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Mt. Airy Library. For info call Toni Minkel (301) 829-2348. Bingo Smoke-Free Bingo, every Monday, 7 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at St. Michael's of Poplar Springs Roman Catholic Church. For more information, call 410-489-7667. Frederick Singles Dance held the first, third and fifth Sundays of the month at the Holiday Inn, Route 355 (Exit 54 from Route 70), FSK Mall, Frederick, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. DJ, snacks, and cash bars. Cover charge. Mid-twenties and up. No denim dress code. For further information, call Ronnie Osterman at 301- 682-6174 or visit fredericksingles.org. If your group or non-profit organization has an upcoming event of interest to the community, send the information to: Mt. Airy Messenger, P.O. Box 897, Mt. Airy, MD 21771; or e-mail calendar@mtairy-messenger.com. | |