Community Notes


FREDERICK COUNTY NOTES

GRAPES WRATH (1940) - CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES March 14, 7:30pm, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD.Enjoy this classic film once more on the big screen! In this timeless film based on the book, a family must join dozens of others beset the same fate after their drought-ridden farm is seized by the bank, by loading up their belongings and heading west to escape the dust bowl. Featuring Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, and Charley Grapewin. Cost: $7.

ALL-U-CAN EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER March 20, 4-7pm, Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department, 1320 West Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD. Dinner incls: marinara & meat sauce, bread sticks, salad bar, iced tea & water. Adult $12, children 6-11 $6, children 5 & under free, carry-out, $13. Baked table available at additional cost.

SPRING BIG $ BINGO hosted by Libertytown Volunteer Fire Departmentt, Sat, May 13. 60 PP In advance/$65 at door. Price Incl: Dinner, Coffee/tea, Reg. 9 Block game pack, 1 game strip for each special & Jackpot paying $500/$1000 & $1200). Extra game papers, Sodas & snacks for sale. Call LaRue @ 301-829-2510 for tickets. Make checks payable to LVFD. LVFD reserves right to reduce payout if less than 150 players. No Refunds.

TAYLORSVILLE WINFIELD LIONS CLUB Annual Dance with live band, May 4, 8pm-12am, Winfield Community VFD Hall, 1320 W Old Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD. Music provided by Bootleg. Set-ups will be provided. BYOB/BYOBeer. Cost $40 per couple/$20 single. For information or tickets, contact Lion Tom Harney at tom@tharcoinc.com. 443-250-4442 (cell).

IMPROV JAZZ WITH JOE KEYES AND THE LATE BLOOMER BAND FAC After Hours, recurring weekly Wednesdays Feb 21 thru June 19, 7-9pm, 5 E. 2nd Streeet, Frederick, MD. 301-662-4190.

MEDITATIVE DANCE MOVEMENT - FAC AFTER HOURS Presented By: Transformative Arts Project, Mondays thru June 24, 5 E. 2nd St., Frederick, MD, 301-662-4190. Price: $10 donation. Time: 6-7pm.

MURDER MYSTERY PARTY 2/23, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24, 9/13, 10/25, 11/29, 7-10pm, 581 Himes Ave, Frederick, MD. Price: $85 per person.


MONTGOMERY COUNTY NOTES

THE DAMASCUS LIONS CLUB will host a Pancake, Sausage and Scrambled Egg Breakfast from 7 am to 11 am Saturday, March 16, at the Damascus U. M. Church, 9700 New Church Street, Damascus. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, home fries, chipped beef gravy and biscuits and hot apples. The ticket donation is Adults $15, Children $7 and under 4-free. A Bake/Craft Table will offer goodies for a donation. Tickets will be available at the door or from any Damascus Lions. Contact Lion Mary Frances 301-829-1002 for more information. All proceeds from the Lions fund raisers are used for approved community projects.

JAZZ CONCERT JOHN LAMKINK II & THE FAVORITES QUINTET March 23, 5-7:30pm, Norbeck Community Church's 50th Anniversary, 2631 Norbeck Rd. Silver Spring, MD. Proceeds raised benefit MoCO Young Life & Unity Christian Fellowship Game Changer Conference for Youth. Visit https://ticketstripe.com/events/4043104574678779 for details.

GAS & STEAM ENGINE SHOW April 27, 10am-5pm & April 28, 10am-3pm, Agricultural History Park, 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD. Gas engines & tractors, live music on Saturday only, Antique cars & truck, pony rides & more.


CARROLL COUNTY NOTES

THE KIWANIS CLUB OF MT AIRY is having a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Sat, March 16th from 7 am to 11 am in the Good Shepherd Hall (top level) of Calvary United Methodist Church, 403 South Main St., Mount Airy. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-10, and free for children 5 and under. This all-you-can-eat breakfast includes pancakes (regular, chocolate chip, and blueberry), eggs (cooked to order), Wagner Meats sausage, and beverages. The proceeds will benefit local community service projects. Please bring a nonperishable food or toiletry item to donate to the Mt. Airy net Food Pantry!

EASTER FESTIVAL Sat, March 23, 10am-12pm, Prospect United Methodist Church, 5923 Woodville Road, Mt. Airy, MD. Easter Egg Hunt - 10:10am, Children's Crafts and Games. Animal Puppet Show. Decorate Your Own Cookie. Inside Yard Sale & Bake Table.Inside activities rain or shine. Bring your own basket. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call (301) 829-9244.

HOLY WEEK EASTER SERVICES Sunday, March 24 - Palm Sunday: 9am contemporary worship, 11am traditional worship. Thursday, March 28 - Maundy Thursday: 1pm service & 7pm service. Friday, March 29 - Good Friday, 7pm service. Sunday, March 31, Easter Sunday, 9am contemporary worship & 11am traditional worship. All are welcome to attend these services. Calvary is located at the Woodbine exit off I-70.

ALL-U-CAN EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER April 17, 4-7pm, Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department, 1320 West Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD. Dinner incls: marinara & meat sauce, bread sticks, salad bar, iced tea & water. Adult $12, children 6-11 $6, children 5 & under free, carry-out, $13. Baked table available at additional cost.

43RD AUCTION TO BENEFIT DISASTER RESPONSE May 4, 2024, 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 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.

FREE BLUEGRASS CONCERT Billy Harrison and Haywire, Saturday May 4th, 7-9 pm Doors open at 5:30pm, Stone Chapel UMC, 1448 Stone Chapel Rd, New Windsor, MD. Food and Drinks Available. A free will offering will be taken. For information contact Tim Blizzard 410-596-3867.

CARROLL COUNTY FARMERS MARKET CELEBRATING 53 YEARS Spring Market (Saturdays Only), 8am-2pm. March 30th, Easter Show; April 20th, Spring Fling; May 11th, Mother's Day.

CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY BAZAAR Nov 1, 9am-7:30pm & Nov 2, 9am-2pm, Oakland UM Church Hall, 5971 Mineral Hill Road, Sykesville, MD. Crafts, Pinecone & Gift Baskets, Wreaths, White Elephant, Cakes, Cookies, Handmade Ornaments, Turkey Noodle and Vegetable Soups, Chili, Turkey Salad Sandwiches, Italian Sausages, Cheesesteak & Meatball Subs, Hot Dogs, BBQ and Delicious Assorted Desserts.

CHURCH TO HOLD FOOD PANTRY Ebenezer United Methodist Church will hold the "Rock of Help" Food Pantry for anyone in the community 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. Non-perishable foods, assorted frozen foods, a non-food household item and children's shoes are available. The food pantry currently is drive-through only. Church staff will put pre-loaded bags of food in your car. The food pantry will be held Saturday March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov.16 and Dec. 21, 2024. The church is one-half mile south of Liberty Road on Woodbine Road. The church is one-half mile south of Liberty Road on Woodbine Road. Information: call the church office at 410-795-6136 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; e-mail eumcwinfield@gmail.com; or go to www.ebenezerumchurch.org.

JUDY BLUME FOREVER (2023) Jan 19, 1pm, Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St., Westminster, MD. $6 - $8. Generations of readers have found themselves in a Judy Blume book. Her name alone launches a flood of memories for anyone who's gripped one of her many paperbacks. For decades, Blume's radical honesty has comforted and captivated readers - and landed her at the center of controversy for her frankness about puberty and sex. Now the beloved American author candidly shares her own coming-of-age story. Emmy-winning filmmakers Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok trace Blume's journey from fearful, imaginative child to storytelling pioneer who elevated the physical and emotional lives of kids and teens, to banned writer who continues to fight back against censorship today. Playful and poignant animations celebrate the magic and awkwardness of being young, while intimate conversations with acclaimed authors and artists reveal Blume's profound impact on readers. Long-standing fans share open-hearted letters they wrote to Blume over decades. With humor, sensitivity, and a healthy dose of adolescent cringe, "Judy Blume Forever" tells the story of the woman whose trail-blazing books changed the way millions of readers understand themselves, their sexuality, and what it means to grow up.


HOWARD COUNTY NOTES

A CELEBRATION OF CHORUS & BRASS First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ellicott City. The Columbia Pro Cantare chorus will present a "Celebration of Chorus and Brass," at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3604 Chatham Road in Ellicott City on Sunday, March 17, 2024, 4 pm. The chorus is under the direction of Laura Lee Fischer, artistic director. For this concert, CPC will be joined by the Dunloggin Middle School Chorus and soprano soloist Kayla Currie. The program will include Bruckner's "Locus Iste," Liszt's "Ave Maria," Hailstork's "When Storms Arise," and "Bagatelles for Brass," among other works. Tickets $23, $18 in advance; $2 more at door. Children 15 and under: $10. Tickets available online at www.procantare.org or by calling 301-854-0107.

SERPENTINE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT March 17, 9am-2:30pm, Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area. The Maryland Natural Heritage Program is holding several Serpentine Ecosystem Restoration Project work days this winter at Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area. Volunteers will assist by removing non-native Virginia pine and other invasive plants, allowing grasses to recolonize the area. A variety of methods will be employed, including hand-pulling, chipping, and use of hand tools. Bring a lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. Pack light, with layered clothing, a hat, sturdy shoes, and work gloves. Call 410-260-8568 after 7 p.m. the night before the event to check for inclement weather schedule changes. Space is limited, so registration is required! Email paula.becker@maryland.gov to register.

EBENEZER UMC HOLY WEEK & EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 4901 Woodbine Road, Winfield, will celebrate Holy Week and Easter worship services. An Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 12:30 p.m. Palm Sunday, March 24, for infants to fifth grade, and include crafts, games, snacks, and egg hunt. Palm Sunday worship will be held at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. March 24. Maundy Thursday Communion service will be at 7:30 p.m. March 28 and Good Friday service at 7:30 p.m. March 29.Easter Sunday, March 31, will begin with a Sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. outside the church. Traditional Easter services to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ will be held at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. The community is welcome. Contact Julie Jones at 410-404-1275 or juliejones3@comcast.net for information and registration.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COLUMBIA COUNCIL 7559 is hosting an Irish Heritage charity fundraiser on April 6 at 5:30 PM to build a Catholic high school in Tanzania. Information and tickets at stpatrick2024.eventbrite.com. All ages invited. 301-490-4660.

CHESAPEAKE GEM, MINERAL, JEWELRY & FOSSIL SHOW Saturday, April 20, 10am-4pm, Howard County Fairgrounds. Free Admission. Visit http://www.chesapeakegemandmineral.org/club-show.html for more information.

DISNEY'S BEAUTY & THE BEAST March 15 thru June 16, Toby's Dinner Theater, 5900 Symphony Woods Road Columbia, MD. "Be Our Guest" for this tale as old as time. Featuring the animated film's Academy Award(r)-winning score, this breathtaking musical is the story of Belle and the Beast, who happens to be a handsome prince cursed by a beautiful enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will be lifted. If not, he and his servants will be doomed for all eternity. Will their love bloom before time runs out? Visit https://tobysdinnertheatre.com for more information.

JERSEY BOYS June 21 thru Sept 21, Toby's Dinner Theater, 5900 Symphony Woods Road Columbia, MD. The fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history! JERSEY BOYS takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Discover the secret of a 40 year friendship as they work their way from the streets of Jersey to the heights of stardom. Filled with chart-topping hits including: "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," "Dawn," and "My Eyes Adored You," which brought them their highest honor: induction into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Please note: Contains mature language and themes. Visit https://tobysdinnertheatre.com for more information.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Sept 6 thru Nov 10, Toby's Dinner Theater, 5900 Symphony Woods Road Columbia, MD. This comical feast embraces the wackiness in every family and takes the musical theatre scene by storm with some of the most beloved characters of all time! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he's never done before- keep this secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's 'normal' boyfriend and his parents. Visit https://tobysdinnertheatre.com for more information.

THE MORGAN CHAPEL UMC FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9-11am, 6750 Woodbine Road Woodbine, MD.

THE MORGAN CHAPEL UMC PET PANTRY IS OPEN 2nd Saturdays, 9-11am, 6750 Woodbine Road Woodbine, MD 21797.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Nov 15 thru Jan 12, 2025, Toby's Dinner Theater, 5900 Symphony Woods Road Columbia, MD. One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, a young postulant, Maria, is sent to serve as a governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, Maria finds love while bringing music and joy back to a broken family. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, the entire von Trapp family must make moral decisions. This Tony and Oscar winning musical features a trove of cherished songs including: "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "My Favorite Things," "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and the title number, "The Sound of Music." Visit https://tobysdinnertheatre.com for more information.


GENERAL NOTES

FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS - THE LAST ENCORES Mar 24, 7:30pm, Lyric Baltimore, 140 W Mt. Royal Ave, Baltimore, Maryland. For over 60 years, Frankie Valli has captured the hearts and souls of fans worldwide with unforgettable hits such as "Sherry," "Walk Like a Man," and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You." This tour promises to be a poignant celebration of Valli's legendary career, showcasing his timeless music and incredible showmanship. In reflecting on the upcoming tour, Frankie Valli shared, "I am eternally grateful for the love and support of our fans throughout the decades. I always loved touring and can't wait to see the fans."

BUDDY GUY - DAMN RIGHT FAREWELLL April 4, 7:30pm, Lyric Baltimore, 140 W Mt. Royal Ave, Baltimore, Maryland. Due to a medical issue affecting the artist, the Buddy Guy - Damn Right Farewell show on September 29, 2023, at 8pm is being rescheduled to April 4, 2024 at 7:30 pm. Please hold on to your tickets! All previously purchased tickets will be valid for the rescheduled show. Ticket refunds and additional information is available at your original point of purchase.

BONNIE RAITT May 29, 8pm, Lyric Baltimore, 140 W Mt. Royal Ave, Baltimore, Maryland. Bonnie Raitt is a singer, songwriter and guitarist whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop. After 20 years as a cult favorite, she broke through to the top in the early 90s with her GRAMMY-award winning albums, 'Nick of Time' and 'Luck of the Draw,' which featured hits, "Something To Talk About" and "I Can't Make You Love Me" among others. The thirteen-time Grammy winner was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and Rolling Stone named the slide guitar ace #54 on their recently updated list of the "250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and one of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time."