Community Notes
HOWARD COUNTY NOTES
HOLY WEEK SERVICES AT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH Palm Sunday April 13, services 9am and 11am. April 17, Maundy Thursday services 3pm and 7pm. Good Friday service, 7pm. Calvary is located at the Woodbine exit off I-70.
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES AT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday, April 20, 9am and 11am. Calvary is located at the Woodbine exit off I-70.
HOMEMADE EASTER EGGS Calvary Lutheran Church has homemade Easter eggs are available, chocolate covered, buttercream, cocnut, peanut butter and assorted. Call the church at 410-489-5280 to place your order.
EASTER EGG HUNT AT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH Monday, April 21, 1-2:30pm, for 12 and under accompanied by an adult. Calvary is located at the Woodbine exit off I-70.
LITTLE PORTION FARM SPRING FESTIVAL AND PLANT SALE April 26, 12-3pm, Farm-to-table lunch, live music, and tours. Herbs, flowers, and veggie plants for sale. Little Portion Farm is a ministry of the Franciscan Friars Conventual, Our Lady of the Angels Province. The farm is located on the property of the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City, MD. Contact us at 443-585-8005 or info@littleportionfarm.orgwww.littleportionfarm.org/giles
THE "FARM STAND BOOK MARK-IT" will be at The Community Yard Sale, May 3, 8am-1pm, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 11795 Route 216, Fulton, MD. Enjoy browsing our collection, "pick-your-own" books, and "harvest" the stories. Affordable, lightly used, curated for Toddlers to Adults, topics Agriculture to Zebras! Bring the family! All proceeds go to SPLC Children's Ministry. Refreshments will be on sale. www.stpaulslutheran.info or email Barb for more information glennbarb6@gmail.com.
KEITH URBAN: HIGH AND ALIVE WORLD TOUR June 19, Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD. Gates open 5:30pm, show 7pm. Visit https://merriweathermusic.com/event/keith-urban-high-and-alive-world-tour/ for details.
ROD STEWART: ONE LAST TIME July 19, Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD. Gates open 5:30pm, show 7pm. Gates: 6:00 pm ยท Show: 7:30 pm. Visit https://merriweathermusic.com/event/rod-stewart-one-last-time/ for more information.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 21-25, 6-7:45pm. St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 11795 Rt. 216, Fulton, MD. Ages 3 thru 5th grade. Led by an Adventurous pup Scout. Kids will learn that God is always with them. Light dinner will be offered for the entire family at 5:30pm, before the program starts. To register and see a sneak peek at the program, visit https://splcfulton.mycokesburyvbs.com/ . For more information contact Pastor James FitzGerald, 301-725-0241.
THE NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard, Aug 4, 8pm, 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD.
LUKE BRYAN IN CONCERT Aug 7, 7:30pm, Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD.
2025 OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVAL Willie Nelson and Family, Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, Sept 14, 4pm, Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD.
LAINEY WILSON Oct 9, 7pm, Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD.
WEEKLY BINGO Every Tuesday night, 101 High Street, New Windsor, MD. Doors open at 5pm, games start at 7pm. Food and beverage available.
CARROLL COUNTY NOTES
THE KNIGHT BROTHER "GOOD NEW" CONCERT Friday, April 11, 6:30 doors open, 7pm concert, New Beginning Nazarene Church, 12350 Jesse Smith Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771. Free will offering for Hospice. For questions, contact 240-409-2572.
BIG COUNTRY BREAKFAST BUFFET WITH BUNNY April 13, 7:30-11am, Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Co. Reception Hall, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy. The buffet will feature scrambled eggs, smoked sausage, bacon, French toast, pancakes, biscuits, home fries, sausage and chipped beef gravies, baked apples, make your own waffle bar, coffee, orange juice, milk, tea and hot chocolate. Cost: $15 adults, $9 children ages 6 to 12 and children 5 and under are free with a paying adult. Cash or Credit accepted. Proceeds benefit the Fire Company.
BIG MONEY BINGO April 12, New Windsor Fire Dept, 101 High Street, New Windsor, MD. Tickets $60.00 in a dance/ $70.00 at the door. Dinner and drinks included with ticket. Contact Angie Took 443-677-2166.
EASTER FESTIVAL April 12, 10am-noon, 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.
Animal Puppet Show - 10:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt - 10:30 a.m. Children's Crafts and Games Decorate Your Own Cookie. Inside activities rain or shine. Bring your own basket. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call (301) 461-3380 Prospect United Methodist Church 5923 Woodville Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771
PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE April 13, 8:30am & 11am, Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 4901 Woodbine Road, Winfield, MD. The Rev. Judith A. Emerson is Pastor of Ebenezer UMC.Information: 410-795-6136, eumcwinfield@gmail.com, or www.ebenezerumchurch.org.
EASTER EGG HUNT for infants to 5th grade, April 13, 12:30pm, Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 4901 Woodbine Road, Winfield, MD. Crafts, games, snacks, and egg hunt. The community is welcome. Contact Julie Jones at 410-404-1275 or juliejones3@comcast.net for information and registration.
ALL-U-CAN EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER April 16, 4-7pm, Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department, 1320 West Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD. Dinner incls: all you can eat spaghetti, 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.
MAUNDY THURSDAY AND GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES Join Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 4901 Woodbine Road, Winfield, MD. for Maundy Thursday Communion service on April 17, 7:30pm and Good Friday service on April 18, 7:30pm. Information: 410-795-6136, eumcwinfield@gmail.com, or www.ebenezerumchurch.org.
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES April 20, Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 4901 Woodbine Road, Winfield, MD. Easter Sunday services 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 8:30am and 11am in the sanctuary. Information: 410-795-6136, eumcwinfield@gmail.com, or www.ebenezerumchurch.org.
THE SOUTH CARROLL LIONESS LIONS CLUB will present its Robert J. Miller Memorial Scholarship to two graduating seniors: one from Liberty High School and one from Century High School. Applicants should have a good citizenship record, a 3.0 grade point average and should demonstrate a commitment to community service. Applications are available at the guidance office of each school. The deadline for applications is April 25, 2025. For more information, check with the guidance office of each school.
44TH ANNUAL AUCTION TO BENEFIT DISASTER RESPONSE May 3, 2025, 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. 12:15pm 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. Visit http://www.madcob.com/disaster-response-auction/ for information. 443-547-5958.
ERNIE COUCH REVIVAL IN CONCERT May 3, 7pm, 5-6:30pm, Taylorville UMC, 4356 Ridge Road, Mt. Airy, MD. Sandwiches, sides, desserts for sale 5:00-6:30pm. An offering will be collected to support the band.
SEEKING VENDORS FOR ST. PAULS UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Gift and Thrift Event on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10am-4pm. Set up from 7am-10am the day of the event. 10x10 indoor with access to electricity $50, without electricity $40, non-refundable. Outdoor spaces-$25, non-refundable Registration form: https://forms.gle/oupgBuwJquUgVCxW9. For more information, contact Lisa at 410-259-0853 (text only) or Kelly at kelly@stpauls-ucc.org. Same day as Westminster Jazz and Flower Mart!
ST. PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST'S GIFT & THRIFT DAY May 10, 10am-4pm, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 17 Bond St, Westminster, MD. Crafts and Thrift Items!
NATIONAL TRAIN DAY 2025 May 10, 10am-3pm, Western Maryland Railway Historical Society Museum Complex, 41 North Main Street, Union Bridge, MD. Open to all ages. Free admission. Come out to this special Saturday open house to celebrate the National Train Day and celebrate the joy of trains and train travel! Visit http://westernmarylandrhs.com for more information.
BIG COUNTRY BREAKFAST BUFFET May 18, 7:30-11am, Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Co. Reception Hall, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy. The buffet will feature scrambled eggs, smoked sausage, bacon, French toast, pancakes, biscuits, home fries, sausage and chipped beef gravies, baked apples, make your own waffle bar, coffee, orange juice, milk, tea and hot chocolate. Cost: $15 adults, $9 children ages 6 to 12 and children 5 and under are free with a paying adult. Cash or Credit accepted Proceeds benefit the Fire Company.
33RD ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 9-4 at the Gamber Fire Dept Grounds, 3838 Niner Rd, Finksburg. Annual event sponsored by Messiah Lutheran Church. Vendor info: 443-201-8077 or https://www.melchurch.org/strawberry-festival.
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY BAZAAR Nov 7, 9am-7:30pm & Nov 8, 9am-2pm, Oakland U.M. Church Hall, 5971 Mineral Hill Road, Sykesville, MD. Join us for Handmade Holiday Ornaments, Gift Baskets, Wreaths, Seasonal Gifts, Hidden Treasures (White Elephant Items),Baked Goods and Candies, Handmade Bird Houses, Live Plants, Bird Seed Ornaments, Cocoa Fun in a Jar. Menu Items with (Carry Outs Availability): Vegetable Beef and Turkey Noodle Soups, Beef BBQ, Turkey Salad Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Cheese Steaks and Italian Sausage Subs, Various Desserts, Chicken Tenders, Macaroni & Cheese, French Fries, and Applesauce.
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 April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 and Dec. 20, 2025. 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.
FREDERICK COUNTY NOTES
EVIL LIBRARIAN: A NEW MUSICAL Nov 14 & 15, 8pm & Nov 16, 2pm, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD. Move over, Wicked! Landless Theatre has created a new musical with a pop-rock infused score and a supernatural teen romantic adventure for all ages! Visit https://weinbergcenter.org/shows/evil-librarian-a-new-musical for more information.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY NOTES
NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL PICKS AT THE GROVE thru April 13, 2025, The Grove Bar and Grill Join us at The Grove Bar and Grill during the National Cherry Blossom Festival! Put a little spring in your step with our limited-time, seasonal dishes and whimsical cocktails, crafted just for the occasion.
GENERAL NOTES
THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS April 18, 7:30pm, Lyric Baltimore, 140 West Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland. Visit https://www.lyricbaltimore.com for more information.
MELISSA ETHERIDGE & JOSS STONE April 30, 7:30pm, Baltimore, 140 West Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland. Visit https://www.lyricbaltimore.com for more information.