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HOWARD COUNTY NOTES
FALL FEST AND YARD SALE AT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH Calvary Lutheran Church will hold their annual Fall Fest and Yard Saleʯn Saturday, September 26,ʸam-2:30pm. Yard sale spaces are available; call 410-489-5280 to reserve your space. ʗe will have mums, pumpkins, apples, cider, and our famous homemade apple dumplings. ʂreakfast and lunch will be available to purchase. Calvary is located at the Woodbine exit off I-70. ʁll are welcome!
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!
PAPER SHREDDING AND BATTERY RECYCLING EVENT Saturday, September 26, 9-11am. Howard Chapel-Ridgeville United Methodist Church, 1970 Long Corner Rd, Mt. Airy, MD. Materials accepted: any paper products like office paper, mail, folders, envelopes, etc., with paper clips and staples, and all batteries are accepted. Please do not bring: CD, DVDs, xrays, photographs. Limit of 5 bankers boxes of documents per car. Contact Linda Brightwell 240-394-2528 or lindabrightwell@hotmail.com.
ELLICOTT CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE Saturday, October 10, 2026, 1-4pm RAIN or SHINE. 4150 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043. FREE family-friendly activities. 410-313-2602.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS AT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH Blessing of the Animals will be held again this year at Calvary Lutheran Church, 16151 Old Frederick Rd, Mt Airy, Md. Locatedʡt the Woodbine exit off I-70, on Sunday, October 11, from 1-5 pm. ʄachshund derby races, dog costume contest, trunk or treat for dogs, animal advocates and pet services, and a dog and cat food drive. Bring a small bag or can to the event. ʆind your next best friend from the rescues that will be visiting. This is a free event for the community! ʍore info 410-489-5280.
SHARPՓ FARM HOSTS PET PANTRY DONATION DRIVE Sharpճ Farm at Waterford Farm is partnering with the Morgan Chapel Food Pantry to raise awareness and collect much-needed supplies for the Morgan Chapel Pet Pantry. The Pet Pantry helps local families who are struggling to provide food and essential supplies for their beloved pets. The community is invited to join the fun on Saturday, October 31, from 11am to 5pm at Sharpճ at Waterford Farm, 4003 Jennings Chapel Road, Brookeville, Maryland 20833. Donations of dry and canned dog food, dry and canned cat food, food and supplies for other pets, collars and leashes, pet toys, and pet treats are welcome. Cash donations are also appreciated; checks may be made payable to Morgan Chapel Food Pantry, and cash donations will be accepted. There will be plenty of fall fun for the whole family, including a special invitation to costume your dog! Attendees who bring a costumed dog will receive a doggie treat bag. All donations will benefit the Morgan Chapel Pet Pantry and help provide support to pets and families in our community. For more information, visit sharpfarm.com or call 410-489-2572. Sharpճ Farm is proud to support the Morgan Chapel Pet Pantry with the spirit of ҆armers feeding our community."
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
HARVEST DAY AT TANEYTOWN HISTORY MUSEUM September 26, 340 E Baltimore St, Taneytown. Antique tractors, free refreshments of hot dog, chips, drink, snacks, and homemade ice cream. Music entertainment by BETTER WEATHER BAND from 1-3 pm. Museum exhibit 'We the People' open from 1-4 pm, free admission. Handicap accessible. Parking in back of museum. http://www.taneytownhh.org
ҒED, WHITE, AND BLOOMӠAT THE MT. AIRY LIBRARY The Mount Airy Garden Club is pleased to present "Red, White, and Bloom," a patriotic flower show for the community to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our great USA on October 1, 2026, 1 -6 p.m., at the Mount Airy Library. Flower and horticulture displays, creativity, inspiration, all free to the public.
WINFIELD LADIES AUXILIARY SPAGHETTI DINNERS Held at the Winfield Fire Hall, 1320 W. Old Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD. Wednesday, October 21, 4-7pm. Adults $13, children 6-11 $6, children 5 and under eat free, carry-out $14. All you can eat spaghetti dinner includes marinara and meat sauce, bread sticks, salad bar, iced tea, and water. Baked goods table available for an additional cost.
2026 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY BAZAAR Oakland UM Church Hall, 5971 Mineral Hill Road, Sykesville, MD 21784. Friday, November 6, 2026 9am-7pm and Saturday, November 7, 2026 9am-2pm. Come shop for homemade crafts, one of a kind ornaments, unique gifts, mouth watering pies, cakes, cookies and dumplings. Stay for lunch and dinner featuring beef barbecue, turkey salad, homemade soups and sandwiches.
ANNUAL HOLLY MART CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT EBENEZER UMC Ebenezer United Methodist Church will hold its annual Holly Mart from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 at Winfield Fire Hall, 1320 W. Old Liberty Road, next to South Carroll High School. The holiday bazaar features the churchճ handmade crafts, birdfeeders, several flavors of homemade cheeseballs, baked goods, chocolates, meal and dessert mixes, silent auction and valuable door prize. More than 30 vendors and direct-sale home-based businesses will offer holiday and home dcor items, wreaths, art works, wood creations, hand-sewn fabric and knitted items, personal and home accessories, jewelry, needlework, clothing, bath and body care, and much more. Lunch will feature several flavors of homemade soups and pies; beef barbecue and chicken salad sandwiches; hot dogs; apple dumplings; some gluten-free items; and hot and cold drinks. Carry-outs and whole pies will be available. An ATM is available in the firehall. Information: church office, 410-795-6136 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; e-mail to eumcwinfield@gmail.com; or visit www.ebenezerumchurch.org.
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!
NEW WINDSOR FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY HOLIDAY BAZAAR Saturday, November 21, 8am-2pm. 101 High St, New Windsor, MD, at the fire department social hall. Visit Santa and his Elves at the Holiday Bazaar. Enjoy shopping for a wide variety of crafts and homemade items. Breakfast and lunch served by the New Window Auxiliary.
ELDERSBURG LIBRARY LEO CLUB The Eldersburg Library Leo Club meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. Middle school students are welcome to attend. For more information contact Lion Diane DeAtley at 240-841-8728.
WINTER BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY Looking for a fun way to get into the holiday spirit? Join Carroll County Recreation & Parks for our upcoming winter bus trip! New York City One-Day Bus Trip, December 5, 2026. Spend the day exploring the Big Apple at your own pace! Shop, sightsee, enjoy the holiday atmosphere, or take in the cityճ famous seasonal attractions. Transportation is in a 56-passenger motorcoach. https://ccrec.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=5315
A LONGWOOD CHRISTMAS BUS TRIP Looking for a fun way to get into the holiday spirit? Join Carroll County Recreation & Parks for our upcoming winter bus trip! Experience the magic of the holidays at Longwood Gardens! Enjoy breathtaking lights, festive displays, beautiful gardens, and plenty of Christmas cheer. Transportation is in a 56-passenger motorcoach. https://ccrec.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=5319
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 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
CHICKEN BBQ DINNER AT PROSPECT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Saturday, September 26, 12-6pm. 5923 Woodville Rd, Mt. Airy, MD 21771. 1/4 chicken (white or dark), choice of two sides: baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, roll, and drink, $13. Eat in or carry out. Homemade desserts for sale.
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
BOARD GAME NIGHT AT SANDBOX BREWHOUSE Learn a new game from local board game enthusiast Michael Southers and stay to play! The games are provided, and Michaelճ easy going style makes games approachable to new players for the evening. First come, first served. Alternatively, feel free to come out with friends to play your own game to be around others with a shared interest. Every Thursday evening at 6PM. Free. Sandbox Brewhouse, 880 N East St #201, Frederick, MD 21701.
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
BBQ DINNER & BAKE SALE AT ST. PAUL UMC IN LAYTONSVILLE Friday, October 10, 4-7:30pm. Adults $20, children 8-12 $10, 7 and under free. Cash and credit card accepted. 21720 Laytonsville Rd. Join us for an all-you-can-eat (dine-in only) BBQ pulled pork and BBQ pulled chicken meal with baked beans, mac-n-cheese, coleslaw, applesauce, rolls, and beverages. Carry out also available. www.stpaullaytonsville.org
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
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. September 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/
2026 MARYLAND STATE PARK ADVENTURE CHALLENGE To commemorate the MD 250 and Americaճ semiquincentennial, Maryland State Parks are challenging you to the ҁmerica in Miniature: 2026 State Park Adventure ChallengeӮ Discover Marylandճ past, present and future, all while having fun and exploring Maryland State Parks. Adventures await! Just snap a photo or selfie, check off your list and once youնe reached 250 points youլl earn your challenge patch. The best part is, thereճ no particular order; you decide where you want to go and what youդ like to see or do. Instructions: Youլl have until November 15, 2026 to complete the challenge. All photos should be taken during this time period. Anyone may participate. All information for the ҁmerica in MiniatureӠChallenge is found online. If you wish to receive a commemorative patch and be entered for additional prize drawings, you will need to register online using the DNR Online Store. There is a requested donation of $10/person. Learn more and download the printable checklists at https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/MPS-AIM.aspx
MARYLAND LANDOWNERS ENCOURAGED TO BECOME CERTIFIED TREE FARMERS The Maryland Forest Service is encouraging landowners to become certified tree farmers to access resources to help them manage their land sustainably. The Forest Service is an official co-sponsor of the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), which certifies small sustainable tree farms and works to connect tree farm owners through events and education programs. Landowners who own between 10 and 10,000 acres of forestland are eligible to participate in the program. Many join to protect their landճ long-term forest health, create a family legacy, access tax incentives, and market certified sustainable wood products. Learn more and enroll at https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/pages/programapps/tfarm.aspx
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 miles for Maryland Trail 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 Maryland Trail 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.