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HOWARD COUNTY NOTES

  • ELKRIDG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT LADIES AUXILIARY ANNUAL YARD SALE May 30, 2026, 8am-1pm, Eldridge Volunteer Fire Dept., 5700 Rowanberry Drive, Elkridge, Md. Important: No early birds permitted.

  • COMMUNITY YARD SALE - WE DO IT RIGHT! June 6, 8-1pm, Lisbon UMC, 15875 Frederick Rd, Lisbon, Md. Come to sell, come to socialize or come to shop. Don't forget to bring your appetite or you'll miss out on grilled hot dogs with the fixings, sausages with peppers and onions, chips, assorted drinks and other yummy snacks. Vendor participants must pre-register to secure a space by texting Jackie Mills(240-400-0904). Space is $free or $10 per table is needed. Tables go quickly, don't delay. All are welcome so treat yourself to a day of fun, food, and fellowship while hunting for your treasure! Rain date is June 20, 2026, same time same location.

  • 148th Annual Clarksville Picnic June 27, 2026, St. Louis Catholic Church, located 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD, 9am White Elephant and Plant Sales. Noon -7:30pm - games, food, rides, entertainment and more!For more information go to www.ClarksvillePicnic.com

  • THE METTA MEDIATION CENTER would like to start in the public middle and high schools. By the way of "teacher training to be the meditation Instructor." This offering is only 2 years, for the class of 2026 - 2028. Those teachers, and seniors, who interesting to be the first groups to planting the Seeds of Peace, in your school, kindly contact us; by email at: arryberrigan78@gmail.com, or by letter at Arry Berrigan Klema, 13221 Triadelphia Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042-1140.

  • WIZARD OF OZ thru-June 7, Toby's Dinner Theatre, 5900 Symphony Woods Road Columbia, MD. L. Frank Baum's beloved story of a Kansas farm girl who travels over the rainbow to the Land of Oz has thrilled audiences for generations. This delightful musical adaptation of the classic tale features the iconic score from the MGM film. Follow Dorothy, Toto, and friends down the yellow brick road to the Emerald City to find brains, heart, courage, and the magical power of home!

  • SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY TOUR The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers, Tuesday, June 16, Gates open: 5:15pm, show: 6:30 pm, Merriweather Post Pavillion, 10475 LIttle Patuxent Pkw, Columbia, MD. 410-715-5550

  • TRAIN - DROPS OF JUPITER: 25 YEAR IN THE ATMOSPHERE Friday, July 17, 2026. Gates open: 5:15pm, Show: 6:45pm. Merriweather Post Pavillion, 10475 LIttle Patuxent Pkw, Columbia, MD. 410-715-5550

  • ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH IN FULTON IS CALLING ALL KIDS ages 3 through 12 years to come to Vacation Bible School, July 20-24, 2026. Our Irish Adventure, "Emerald Crossing" will be led by an Irish Lamb named Mya who will show us that the Lord Is Our Shepherd. Join us for a FREE light family dinner at 5:15 pm before our VBS program begins each night at 6:00 pm. The program ends at 7:45 pm. For a sneak preview and registration, visit https://stpaulslutheran.info . Registration is $25per child. The cost will cap at two children, so any child after the second is FREE. For more information contact Pastor James FitzGerald, 301-725-0241, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 11795 Route 216, Fulton, MD 20759.

  • MEANS GIRLS Mean Girls, June 12-August 23, Toby's Dinner Theatre, 5900 Symphony Woods Road Columbia, MD. On Wednesdays we wear pink. Mean Girls, the brutally hilarious musical from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock) is adapted from the hit 2004 film and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will she rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But Cady learns the hard way that you can't cross a queen bee without getting stung.

CARROLL COUNTY NOTES

  • FAIRHAVEN'S ANNUAL TREASURE SALEJune 12, 10am-3pm. Gently loved and used items from Fairhave residents who donated to the treasure sale due to downsizing in levels of life care. Jewelry, furniture, vintage items, beautiful things, linens, china, kitchenware, lamps, toys, games, small appliances, framed art/prints, glassware, electronics, books, flower arrangements, and more. Quilt Raffle! Lunch available 11:30am to 1:30pm. Fill a bargain bag after 2pm for $5 (exception: bargain bag filling does not include jewelry or beautiful things items). Cash or checks only. 7200 Third Ave, Sykesville, MD. Free parking.

  • 25TH ANNUAL LIONS GOLF TOURNAMENT to benefit The American Diabetes Association The Lions Vision Research Foundation, Inc. Abby's Carts of Courage, Friday, May 22, 2026, shotgun start 7:30am, $110 per golfer. Oakmont Green Golf Course, 2290 Golfview Lane, Hampstead, MD. For more information, golf registration, sponorship opportunities. Call Lion Martin Bonura: 443-472-5456 or email lionsbonura@gmail.com.

  • CARROLL COUNTY'S 42ND MARYLAND WINE FESTIVAL Sat, June 6, 11am-5pm, Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster, Maryland, Carroll County's 42nd Maryland Wine Celebration! For more information or to buy tickets: www.marylandwinefestival.org

  • 4TH ANNUAL CARROLL COUNTY CELTIC FESTIVAL June 13, 10am-6pm, Carroll County Agriculture Center, 706 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD. Artisans, dance performances, traditional music, food, and beer, will all be indoors. Athletics, Sheep Herding, Living History, The Gaelic Language Village, and Clans will be outside. Please plan accordingly.Admission: Adults 16-64 - TBD, Children 7-15 - TBD, Seniors 65 and over - TBD. Children 7 and under are FREE. A Celebration of Celtic Life and Culture held in the heart of Carroll County, Maryland. Join us in experiencing the music, food, athletics, dancers, demonstrations and fun of all things Celtic. https://carrollcountycelticfestival.com/

  • ESSAY CONTEST The South Carroll Lioness Lions Club announces the 2025-2026 American Heritage, Preservation and Patriotism Essay Contest. July 4, 2026, marks the semi-quincentennial, 250 years of American independence from Great Britain since July 4, 1776. The essay topics for 2025-2026 are:Elementary School (Grades 1-5): What if the Declaration of Independence had a secret code leading to hidden treasure? Where do you think it would be hidden and why? Middle School (Grades 6-8): Imagine you are a colonist. Write what you think about the Declaration of Independence. High School (Grades 9-12): Pick one founding father that signed the Declaration of Independence. What motivated them to risk their lives and fortunes by declaring independence from Great Britain? How does their service and sacrifice inspire you to serve your community? Adult: Pick one founding father that signed the Declaration of Independence. How did their personal experiences and background shape their views on independence? How does their service and sacrifice inspire you to serve your community? Each entry must comply with the following program rules for participation: Use 8 " by 11" white paper, Essay must be either typed or computer generated and double spaced, Minimum of 300 words, maximum of 500 words, Attach a separate cover sheet which includes the following information, entrant's name, entrant's home address including street, city, state and zip code, entrant's home phone number, name of school or "home schooled" (except for Adults), name of sponsoring club - South Carroll Lioness Lions Club. Prizes will be awarded. Completed essays should be emailed by Monday, January 5, 2026, to South Carroll Lioness Lions Club at southcarrolllions@gmail.com. Call 443-745-1281 if you have any questions. T

  • 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. A Compassion Closet behind the Food Pantry offers assorted clothing, shoes, household items, and holiday decorations free to food pantry families. The food pantry will be held Saturday April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, 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.

  • TANEYTOWN HERITAGE & MUSEUM MEETING to be held at Grace United Church of Christ, March 23, 7pm, 49 W. Baltimore Street, Taneytown, MD in the Parish Hall. Parking in back of the church. Guest speaker will be Jesse Johnson, lifelong resident of Carroll County who is the owner of Brewery Fire in Taneytown. He will be opening a restaurant later this year in Westminster, Brewery Fire Taphouse. Before opening Brewery Fire, he worked in Health & Human Services for 19 years. The presentation will be the history of grains, hops and brewing. Light refreshments will be served immediately following.

  • WESTMINSTER I LOVE THE 80'S WINE STROLL April 24, 12-4pm, Historic Downtown Westminster, 15 East Main St, Westminster, MD. Sip, swirl, and savor your way through a day of pure wine-soaked fun! This stroll is bursting with bold flavors, good vibes, and unforgettable memories. From crisp whites to robust reds, explore a delicious lineup of local Maryland wines while enjoying live entertainment, great food, local artisans, and plenty of laughs. Grab your friends, raise a glass, and let the good times pour! Entertainment: Locust Lane Stage, 10:30am-1:30pm: Ebb & Nova; Library Stage 1:30-4pm: The Reagan Years; Covalent Spirits Stage, 11:30am-1:30pm: Late Night Record Shop, 2-4pm: Three Sheets and the Wind; 45 West Main Street, 10:30am-4pm: DJ Thumper; Center Street, 10:30am-4pm: DJ Swamdog. Visit https://carrollcountytourism.org/event/westminster-wine-stroll-2/ for more information.

  • 45th ANNUAL AUCTION TO BENEFIT DISASTER RESPONSE May 2, 2026, 7 am, Carroll County Agricultural Center, Shipley Arena, 706 Agricultural Center Drive, Westminster, MD. Breakfast, lunch, baked goods, books, crafts, plants, white elephant tables. 9 am general auction of tools, garden, household, etc. 9:30 am specialty auction of art, antiques, collectables, furniture, theme baskets. 12:30 pm quilt and comforter auction. Benefits Church of the Brethren Emergency Disaster Fund, sending building materials, supplies, and volunteers to help with childcare and rebuilding homes for U.S. and overseas disaster victims. http://www.madcob.com/disaster-response-auction/. 443-547-5958.

  • ALL DAY CASH BINGO April 25, Fireside on Main Event Center, 1341 North Main Street, Hampstead, MD. Doors Open: 10:30am, food Available for Purchase: 11:30am, bingo Starts: 1pm. Ticket Information: Advance Sale: $40 per ticket, At the Door: $50 per ticket. Ticket Includes: over 60 games of bingo, 6 bingo cards, unlimited soda, water, and coffee. All seats must have a ticket. Only 225 tickets will be sold.

FREDERICK COUNTY NOTES

  • 48TH ANNUAL GAS ENGINE, TRACTOR AND TRUCK SHOW June 12, 13, 14 at Virginia-Maryland Tractor, 5509 Mt. Zion Rd, Frederick, MD. Friday June 12 Antique Collection Auction, 7pm. Memorial Bake Auction proceeds to benefit the Scholarship Fund. Saturday, June 13, 10am Antique Tractor Pull, 1pm Kiddie Pedal Pull. For more information contact Jeremiah 443-286-7843 or www.cmatc.org.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY NOTES

  • SUNDAY SERENADE SERIES PRESENTS Love Riot, Sunday, May 26, Cabin John Regional Park Amphitheater, 7400 Tuckerman Ln, Bethesda, MD. Love Riot is a Baltimore-based indie rock band started in 1993. In 1994 Love Riot won MusicQuest, a worldwide contest sponsored by Yamaha, traveling to Japan and taking grand prize. They released four critically acclaimed albums before going on a hiatus in 2000. Now Love Riot is back, with a new album, Better Now, set for early 2026 release.

GENERAL NOTES

  • WELCOME TO THE FOURTH ANNUAL WINE VILLAGE IN BALTIMORE! May 6-31, Wednesday - Thursday: 3pm - 9pm, Friday - Sunday: 1pm - 9pm, Memorial Day Monday: 1pm - 9pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.nWest Shore Park, Inner Harbor, 401 Light Street, Baltimore, MD. Free Admission, Are you looking for things to do in Baltimore in May? Welcome to Wine Village in Baltimore, the newest wine festival at the Inner Harbor. Following Germany's traditional and casual wine events, it is finally time for Baltimore to get a taste of them. Enjoy a wine and food market in addition to local and international wines as well as European delicacies, summer appetizers and desserts. What can you expect? No admission - you pay as you go for your food and drinks. Local and international curated wines, non-alcoholic and kid-friendly drinks, beer, cocktails and more. Arts & Crafts Vendors. European inspired food and more Family friendly picnic area, traditional wine-garden as well as chill-out seating areas. Live performances on the stage. Movie nights, a historic carousel and more kids attractions.