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As published Feb. 17, 2010 Nature Walk The Audubon Society of Central Maryland will
sponsor a nature walk Saturday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Fred
Archibald Audubon Sanctuary, on the east side of Boyers Mill Rd., one mile
north of Rt. 144 in New Market. The nature walk will lead participants into
some of the more remote parts of the 140-acre sanctuary, covering about three
miles. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing appropriate for the predicted weather.
There are no restroom facilities. The walk will be canceled in the event of
inclement weather or deep snow. For more information, call Bob Schaefer at
301-831-5660 or email robert.schaefer@gmail.com. Open House Join The Banner School and meet faculty, staff and friends
Saturday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Basket Bingo Winfield Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a Basket
Bingo with proceeds to support the activities of BSA Troop 733 on Friday, Feb. 26.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance or $15 at
the door. For advance ticket sales or information call 410-635-6311, 410-848-6522,
or e-mail barrdc@aol.com. Turkey/Oyster/Ham Dinner The Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire
Company will be hosting its turkey, oyster and ham dinner at the Carnival
Grounds, Rt. 27 and Wednesday Dinners The Counties Four VFW Post 10076 Ladies
Auxiliary is serving dinners on the second Wednesday of the month from 5 p.m.
to 7 p.m. The cost is $8 per person and benefits the Ladies Auxiliary programs.
The post is located at Open
House/Adoption Event A March Madness Open House and Adoption
Event, sponsored by the Animal Welfare League of Frederick County, will be held
Saturday, March 13, to celebrate the opening of the new Retreat
Sisters in Faith 2010 day retreat will be held Saturday, March 13, 8 a.m.
to 3 p.m., at Montgomery UMC, Health
Fair The second annual Mt. Airy Health Fair, sponsored by the 4 County Lions
Club and ICARE (International Cancer Alliance for Research and Education) will
be held Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Health Unlimited Fitness
Center, 103 Century Drive, Mt. Airy. The health fair will feature speakers,
free health screenings, food vendors and fun. Psychologists, dentists, pharmacists
and other health professionals will be on hand to speak to attendees.
Opportunities are still available for health professionals to participate. For
more information, visit 4countylions.org/Health-Fair.html. Bull Roast
The South Carroll
High School Athletic Boosters Annual Bull Roast and Silent Auction will be held
at the Winfield Fire Hall on Saturday, March 20, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Please come
out to support your local high school for this fun filled evening. All proceeds
benefit Girls Softball MAYAA/Mt. Airy Girls Softball (8U, 10U, 12U and
14U) spring softball season registration is now open. Visit mayaasports.org for
online registration or for more information, email ghgtk@comcast.net. Grief Support Have you lost a spouse, child, family member or friend?
GriefShare Support Group is for people grieving the loss
of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are
experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult
time. GriefShare meets on Wednesday evenings beginning
Feb. 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Winter Sale Marvin Chapel's Thrift Shop is now having a winter sale
- 50% off all coats and clothing. Open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m., weather permitting. Softball Registration The Maryland Stars Girls Fastpitch Softball Program has a few roster openings on their
12U, 14U, 16, and 18U teams for the 2010 season. The Stars are a select fastpitch program that plays a tournament only schedule during
the spring and summer with teams playing 10-12 events during this time. More information
about the Stars may found at marylandstars.org or by contacting
Glen Warholic at 443-745-3177 or glen@thewarholics.com. Historical Society Meetings The Mt. Airy Historical Society meets
the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Mt. Airy Fire
House, Sewing Guild Meetings The Central Maryland group of the Family Fun Night Families, singles, young and old are
invited to Family Fun Night on the first Friday of the month. Bring a game, a snack
or dessert and a fun spirit. We will provide pizza you come and enjoy yourself.
Howard Chapel-Ridgeville United Methodist Church (UMC) welcomes home all members,
their guests, friend and community residents. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. at Free English Classes English classes for beginner, intermediate
and advanced students will be held every Tuesday evening from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
at Calvary U.M.C., Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Do you write your grocery list in crayon?
Need other moms of little ones to connect with? Join MOPS every third Tuesday, 9
a.m. to 11 a.m. at Calvary U.M.C. in Mt Airy, to eat, Fire Company Auxiliary The Auxiliary to the Mt. Airy Volunteer
Fire Company meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the lower level
of the fire company, Star Association A fully-licensed charter of the STAR
Touring and Riding Association (motorcycle) meets each Saturday at 9 a.m. in the
parking lot of Friscos Family Pub, 10 Carroll Plaza, Westminster, for a motorcycle
ride. For more information, email westminsterstar@yahoo.com. Thrift Shop 4 Prayer Meetings Bingo Wednesday Daytime Bingo at American Legion Post 191, Alcoholics Anonymous AA Meeting AA meetings will be held every Sunday at St. James
Episcopal Church, NA Meetings NA meetings are held Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays
at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, Al-Anon Meeting Thursday Night Bingo Thursday Night Bingo continues year
round at Post 191, 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 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 Edo Japanese Cuisine, MOMS Club
The MOMS Clubฎ of
New Market/Mt. Airy-West is a support group for stay-at-home mothers living within
the New Market and Twin Ridge elementary school boundaries. We meet the fourth Wednesday
of each month and offer many activities for stay-at-home mothers and their children.
For more information, call 240-394-9636. MOMS Club The MOMS Clubฎ of Kemptown/Green Valley meets the first Monday
every month, 10 a.m. to noon, at Providence U.M.C., Celebrate Recovery Every Friday night from 7:30 p.m. to
9 p.m., 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). Pet Adoptions- The Animal
Welfare League of Frederick County conducts animal adoptions every Saturday, 11
a.m. to 4 p.m., at PetsMart (Rt. 355), Pet Valu ( Needles, Hooks & Books If you love to knit and/or crochet
please join us. Bring your latest project and we'll sit and knit (or crochet) and
talk about ideas, techniques, patterns, books. We now meet every Wednesday at 10
a.m. at the Bingo Smoke-Free Bingo, every Monday, 7 p.m. (doors open at 5:30
p.m.) at 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
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