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HOWARD COUNTY NOTES
DEPOLARIZING WITHIN WORKSHOP BY BRAVER ANGELS, Saturday, August 29, 10am-1pm. Learn to respond to political differences with more curiosity and calm, and help keep our country united. Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD. Register on Eventbrite. dkleinberg@braverangels.org, 301-503-9469.
CRAB FEAST AT THE LISBON VFD Sept 27th, 1-5pm, Harris Seafood doing Crabs on site, buffet by the Ladies Aux. Crabs, Buffet, Games and lots and lots of fun. $75 pp, no tickets at door, no refunds and no kids or minors. BYOB. Call for flyer or details. Madge, 410-489-7211, mcjs2@yahoo.com, or Debbie, 443-912-9461, hribar01@gmail.com, or CJ 443-286-7610. Come Join Us for a Good Time!
RUMMAGE SALE AT ST. ANDREWS CHURCH IN GLENWOOD, Sat, Sept 26, 8am-2pm, rain or shine. St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 2892 Route 97, Glenwood, MD 21738. Large variety of items for sale: plants, bulbs, books, art, jewelry, collectibles, kitchenware, antiques, tools, toys, Christmas decorations, and much more! Coffee and baked goods for sale.
POWER TO THE PEOPLE AT MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILION Power To The People is a celebration of peace, love, justice, music and community action. Curated by Tom Morello, this non-partisan, one-day event is about the power everyday human beings have when they come together Ѡthrough music, art, community and action. Saturday, October 2, 2026, 1pm. Learn more at powertothepeoplefest.com.
WHEELS PLUS MEALS FOOD TRUCK NIGHTS Food truck night held at Linden Linthicum United Methodist Church in Clarksville, Md! Each week we have a rotating schedule of food trucks with all different types of cuisines. The event is held every THURSDAY to the end of October from 5-8pm. Linden Linthicum United Methodist Church, 12101 Linden Linthicum Ln, Clarksville, MD 21029.
AMERICA250 EXHIBIT AT THE MUSEUM OF HOWARD COUNTY HISTORY
A Place Between: Building a Nation from the Patapsco Valley explores how the landscapes, people, and ideals of our own region helped shape the American story. Through Dec 20, 2026. Museum open Saturdays-Sundays, 1-5pm with free admission. Museum of Howard County History, 8328 Court Ave, Ellicott City, MD 21043.BABY PLAY PARTNERS AT THE HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Free ticket required. Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Free tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class. Class capacity will determine the availability of tickets. Find times and locations at https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/
CARROLL COUNTY NOTES
HEIRLOOM TOMATO FESTIVAL Carroll County Master Gardeners will hold their Heirloom Tomato Festival on August 22 from 8am-1pm at the Carroll County Ag Center, 706 Agricultural Drive, Westminster, MD 21157. Taste as many as 40 different varieties of Heirloom tomatoes, collect seeds from your favorites and learn how to save them for 2027, get Heirloom tomato growing tips, and sample breads made from tomatoes.
NEW WINDSOR FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY YARD SALE August 29, 2026, 8am-2pm. 101 High St, New Windsor, MD, at the carnival grounds. $10 for 12ո12ՠoutside space, $15 for covered space. Call only 410-635-2909 and leave message, or text 443-605-8083 for information.
MONDAYS IN MT. AIRY WEEKLY FOOD TRUCK EVENT Mondays in Mount Airy is a weekly food truck event running from 4 to 8 p.m. on Mondays in the Railyard (3 N. Main St.). This community event is designed to support locally owned and operated food trucks as well as the businesses along Downtown Main Street. Running every Monday until Sept. 28, Mondays in Mount Airy features a variety of menu options with different food trucks participating every week. There will be no event on Memorial Day (May 25) and Labor Day (Sept. 7).
CARROLL COUNTY FARMERS MARKETS Carroll County is home to thousands of acres of farmland. Its rolling pastures and open fields provide idyllic scenery and bring a whole new meaning to the phrase Ҧrom farm to table.ӠFarmers Markets throughout the county offer the best in locally grown produce, fresh eggs, meats, baked goods, flowers, crafts and more. Find times and locations at www.carrollcountyfarmersmarket.com.
CARROLL COUNTY COIN CLUB COIN SHOW October 31, 9am-3:30pm, Best Western Conference Center, 451 WMC Drive Westminster, Maryland.
UNION MILLS HOMESTEAD CHRISTKINDMARKT November 21, 10-4pm, $5. Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike Westminster, MD. Come and join us for a German-style Christmas market. Food and drinks will be available to purchase, along with a variety of hand-crafted and unique gifts from vendors in the Grist Mill and Tannery. Our gift shop will be open for your holiday shopping as will the blacksmith and woodworking shops. A portion of the historic Homestead will be decorated and open for you to visit. Parking is onsite, $5 per vehicle. Buses are extra, please call for details! Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season at Union Mills, celebrating our German heritage!
ROCK OF HELP FOOD PANTRY Ebenezer United Methodist Church will hold the "Rock of Help" Food Pantry for residents in need of food from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at the food pantry building behind the church, 4901 Woodbine Road, near Winfield. Nonperishable food, assorted frozen foods, a non-food household item and children's shoes are available. The food pantry is drive-through only. Church staff will put pre-loaded bags of food in your car. The food pantry will be held Saturday Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19, 2026. The church is one-half mile south of Liberty Road on Woodbine Road. Information: Church office, 410-795-6136 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday; e-mail eumcwinfield@gmail.com; or www.ebenezerumchurch.org.
GAMBER & COMMUNITY FIRE CO. WEEKLY BINGO Join us each week for BINGO! Doors open at 5, regular games start at 7pm. Specials, pull tabs and food available for purchase. Every Tuesday, Gamber & Community Fire Company, 3838 Niner Rd, Finksburg, MD.
FREDERICK COUNTY NOTES
KIDS WORKSHOP SERIES AT THE FARM Join us for our KidsՠWorkshop Series at South Mountain Creamery, a weekly summer program packed with creativity, movement, farm fun, and ice cream! Held at our pavilion rain or shine, these hands-on workshops are designed for kids ages 3б2 and offer a new theme and activity each week. Rain or Shine ѠPavilion Fun All Summer Long! Tuesdays from 10б1AM. Advance registration required. South Mountain Creamery, 8305 Bolivar Rd, Middletown, MD 21769. https://southmountaincreamery.com/visit/events/
FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES BY CELEBRATE FREDERICK Enjoy free, high-quality musical entertainment on Sunday nights from 7-8:30pm in June, July, and August at the Baker Park Band Shell. From tribute artists and oldies to Afrofunk and bluegrass, Celebrate Frederick's Summer Concert Series showcases professional musicians from a wide range of musical backgrounds. Previous artists have included jazz legend Charlie Byrd, Spyro Gyroճ Scott Ambush and Julio Fernandez, country chart-climber Cleve Francis, Bluegrass favorite Railroad Earth, L.A.-based Latin group Incendio, bluesman Tom Principato, and many more. All concerts are free to the public. In lieu of admission, the Summer Concert Series Committee invites attendees to bring a canned food item to donate to the Frederick Food Bank. All donations can be brought to the Drees Homes Information Booth. Rain Policy: Concert cancellations are announced on the specific concert event page on www.celebratefrederick.com and will be posted on Celebrate Frederick's Facebook Page and Instagram. Every effort is made to post cancellation notices by 5:00 PM on the day of the concert. Baker Park Band Shell, 121 N. Bentz St, Frederick, MD 21701.
ALIVE @ FIVE AT THE CARROLL CREEK AMPHITHEATER, Alive @ Five is an outdoor happy hour every Thursday from 5-8pm through September 24, 2026, and Downtown Frederick Partnershipճ largest fundraiser of the year. These events are made possible by a wonderful team of sponsors and volunteers, and all proceeds from Alive @ Five are reinvested into the Downtown Frederick community. All events are 21+ only, $5 entry, $7 drinks, Food available for purchase on site. Find the lineup and event details at downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive.
BEAR CUBS AT DANCING BEAR TOYS AND GAMES Bear Cubs will run until October 27! Enjoy a morning of engaging activities and wonder at Dancing Bear Toys and Games at 11 am each Tuesday with new adventures each week! Activities include story times, interactive songs, and more. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Intended for children under the age of two. Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701. info@dbeartoys.com
CITY OF FREDERICK PARKS & REC: SENIOR EXERCISE A full body class! Utilizing bands, light weights and body weight exercises you will get a full body workout. Cardio and stretching are incorporated into this class to give you a well-rounded workout. $3 City Resident / $6 Non City Resident, 9-10AM, weekly on Tuesday and Thursday. William R. Talley Recreation Center, 121 N Bentz St, Frederick, MD 21701. https://mdfrederickweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/splash.html
MONTGOMERY COUNTY NOTES
STAY LOCAL SATURDAYS AT THE CLARKSBURG YARD A once a month market event, held on the 2nd Saturday of every month from June - September, to serve as a community-building platform to attract people to the Clarksburg district, highlight local businesses, and reinforce community identity. We hope to support entrepreneurship and build local economic opportunities. Each event will center on a theme; we plan to have activities, vendors, food and fun! These themed gatherings will feature local vendors, artisans, food partners, interactive activities, and family-friendly experiences that encourage neighbors to shop local, connect intentionally, and engage with one another in a dynamic and supportive setting. Beyond commerce, our goal is to cultivate local economic opportunity, encourage entrepreneurship, and create a recurring destination event that reinforces pride in our community. Saturday events are scheduled from 10AM-2PM. Learn more at theclarksburgyard.com/staylocalsaturdays.
FREE KINGSLEY SCHOOLHOUSE TOURS IN CLARKSBURG Join us on the first Sunday of each month, 1-4pm, through October for free tours of the historic one-room Kingsley Schoolhouse. Built in 1893 in response to the need for a school within walking distance of farms located in the Little Bennett Creek Valley, the Kingsley Schoolhouse served the local, rural farming community until it closed in 1935. Each year, around 20 children ranging in age from 6-12 years old attended the school. Since the immediate area was known locally as Froggy Hollow, due to the large number of frogs that could be heard peeping in the low-lying area, the school acquired the nickname of Froggy Hollow School. Kingsley Schoolhouse, Little Bennett Regional Park, 24758 Clarksburg Road, Clarksburg Maryland 20871. https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/little-bennett-regional-park/historic-sites/kingsley-schoolhouse/
GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET, First Saturdays through November, 8am-1pm, MARC rail parking lot, Bowman Mill Dr & Germantown Rd, Germantown Maryland 20874. Find hidden treasures or get cash for your unwanted goods at the largest Flea Market in Montgomery County! More than 150 vendors if the weather is good. Everything from household goods to antiques, to jewelry and electronics. First Saturdays April-November. There is no fee and free parking for customers. Vendors pay $25 for 10ո10 space and must arrive between 5:30-7am, visit website for rules. The Market benefits the Germantown Historical Society, the Button Farm Living History Center and Scout Troop 1325. Inclement weather cancellation posted by 6am at 301-972-2707.
GENERAL NOTES
109th ANNUAL WOODSTOCK FESTIVAL Hosted by St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church, 10800 Old Court Rd, Woodstock, MD. Saturday, August 8, 2-6pm and Sunday, August 9, 12-4pm. Join us for the best chicken dinner ever, outdoor family fun, and ride the Woodstock Express!
FRATINO & MATISSE: TO SEE THIS LIGHT AGAIN Two generations. One electric conversation. Contemporary painter Louis Fratino enters into a vibrant dialogue with modern master Henri Matisse in Fratino and Matisse: To See This Light Again. Born in Annapolis and trained at the Maryland Institute College of Art, Fratino spent years studying the Baltimore Museum of Artճ expansive Matisse collection. This influence shines through in his luminous interiors, sensual color, and intimate portrayals of the male figure. This striking exhibition brings Fratinoճ paintings together with masterworks by Matisse including figures, interiors, still lifes, and self-portraits. Side by side, their works ignite a dynamic exchange about color, light, pattern, and the emotional power of painting. Baltimore Museum of Art, through September 6. Learn more at artbma.org.
ARE YOU READY FOR HUNTING SEASON? Fall hunting season is right around the corner. Licenses are on sale now and valid through July 31, 2027. Marylandճ hunting regulations for the upcoming season can be found in our online Hunting and Trapping Guide for 2026-27. Also, Maryland DNR is excited to announce the release new durable hard card designs. Each card is waterproof, and perfect size to fit inside your wallet. Itճ just $10 to upgrade, so don't wait to snag yours today on the MD Outdoors website! https://mdoutdoors.maryland.gov/login
MARYLAND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 50th SEASON A perennially popular escape is the Renaissance festival, which brings medieval merriment to Crownsville, near Annapolis, from late August to mid-October. Wander through a forest setting, listen to merry minstrels, barter with a merchant, meet a king, and laugh out loud at a comedy show. August 29 & 30, September 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27, October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25, 2026. Learn more at rennfest.com
WATERFOWL FESTIVAL IN HISTORIC EASTON November 13-15, 2026. Discover the best of local wildlife, nature, art, heritage, food, and FUN at the annual Waterfowl Festival. Over a dozen venues spread throughout the town entice and engage visitors to explore the area and be part of a tradition that has been going strong for generations. The thousands of geese that fill the skies during the event each year are a visual reminder for visitors of the festivalճ mission. Rain or shine. Cashless event. Learn more at waterfowlfestival.org/the-festival/
MILES FOR MARYLAND TRAIL CHALLENGE To commemorate the MARYLAND 250, Maryland State Parks is challenging you to hike 250 miles for 250 years in State Parks this year! Register here to complete the ҍiles for MarylandӠTrail Challenge as either an individual or as a team (small group of family or friends). This challenge kicks off on January 1st and runs until the end of 2026. Register online, explore Marylandճ State Parksՠtrails, track your miles, and earn great prizes! Everyone who registers for the ҍiles for MarylandӠTrail Challenge will receive a commemorative keepsake item for participating. Additional prize drawings will be available for those who complete 250 miles. Your registration fee is a donation to the Maryland Park Service. Park entry fees will apply. Consider purchasing your Annual State Park & Trail Passport, if you donմ already have one. The passport is $75 for Maryland residents, $100 for out-of-state residents and is valid for one year from the month of purchase. The annual pass offers unlimited day-use admission for everyone in the vehicle (up to 10 people) to Maryland's state parks and facilities, unlimited boat launching at all applicable state park facilities, and a ten percent discount on state-operated concession items and boat rentals. IMPORTANT: At registration, you will receive a unique registration numberѴhis number is required for logging miles. When you register you'll get a six digit code (the order invoice number) . Keep that code handy, because it is how you'll submit your completed miles for the prize drawing. Teams need to designate ONE person as captain for registration and to track miles. Learn more and register at shopdnr.com/miles-for-maryland.aspx.