MET'S 21ST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Sat, March 28, 7-10:30pm, William Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick, MD. Dance the night away with Maryland Ensemble Theatre for our annual fundraising throwback party! Prom attire reminiscent of any time period or decade is encouraged but not required. Because this event is a fundraiser, your event purchases, donations, and sponsorships support MET's accessible performances and performing arts education programs. Dance to the DJ, enjoy dinner & desserts, grab drinks served by MET Ensemble Members at the Retro Prom Cash Bar. Purchase raffle tickets and donate to support MET! Admission to this event is 21+ only. No exceptions. Bring your government issued identification and be prepared to show it at the door before entry. Maryland Ensemble Theatre is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and regional ensemble theatre company serving Frederick County, Maryland residents and people throughout the region through the performing arts and performing arts education.

LITTLE MISS PERFECT thru March 8, Olney Theatre Center, Robert's Mainstage. Tickets: $42-$113. Visit https://www.olneytheatre.org/whats-playing/little-miss-perfect for more information or to purchase tickets.

TONY AWARD-WINNER "APPROPRIATE" March 18 - April 19, Olney Theatre, tickets $52 - $96, Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' searing satire of a family digging through their recently deceased patriarch's crumbling estate is both gut-splittingly funny and shocking in its confrontation of conveniently forgotten family history. DC-luminaries Kimberly Gilbert (Angels in America) and Cody Nickell (Ink) star as siblings battling over the possession and meaning of their father's dark patrimony. As the rest of the family descends on the ancestral property in rural Arkansas, old rivalries and grudges are eclipsed by the moral weight of what they find. Staged in our black box Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab, this will be a unique staging of one of the most important American plays of the past 15 years.Due to the layout of the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab, late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager. Those exiting the theatre during the performance will not be re-admitted while the performance is in progress.

CASH BINGO Feb 21, Reese Volunteer Company, 1745 Baltimore Blvd, Westminster, Md. Doors open at 3pm, dinner served 4:30-5:30pm, bingo starts at 6pm. Dinner incls: fried shrimp, ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, coleslaw & rolls. Iced tea, water & coffee served all evening. $40 per ticket, incls dinner & 20 regular games (every seat must have at ticket). Special games will be available for additional fee. For more information or tickets contact Linda Bowen, 443-375-0328. Permit #2026-16. Benefits the Maryland Fire-Rescue Services Memorial, LAMSFA Bessie Marshall Fund and CCVESA Scholarship fund. Sponsored by the Auxiliary of the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association.

ITALIAN BUFFET Feb 28, 4-7pm, Prospect United Methodist Church, 5923 Woodville Road, Mount Airy, MD. All You Can Eat Buffet, $16 (12 & up), children 6-11 yrs old $8, children 5 & under free. Spaghetti red sauce with or without meatballs, lasagna red meat sauce, chicken/white sauce, vegetable, tortellini (no meat), rigatoni (red meat sauce) and more! Salad, homeade dressings, greens & beans, rolls and dessert. Iced tea, lemonade, sodas and coffee.

WESTMINSTER IRISH CELEBRATION & CELTIC RUN FEST March 8am-5pm. Join the City of Westminster Recreation & Parks Department for shamrock-filled fun at our Irish Celebration & Celtic Run Fest on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 8 AM - 12 PM on Main Street! Get ready for a morning packed with Irish spirit featuring live entertainment, festive food & drink, artisan vendors, family fun, races, and a pub crawl to keep the party going! Canters (runs): 9am Celtic Canter 5k, 10:15am 1 Mile Leprechaun Chase, 11am .5k "Dont Miss the Point!". Proceeds benefit Access Carroll, Target Community & Educational Services, Inc. and Crossroads Church. Main Street Fun, 8am-12pm. Vendor Village with Irish-inspired arts, crafts & food. Kids Area. Beer Garden. Live Entertainment: DJ Thumper - 7:30am-12pm; Band TBA - 9:30am-12:00pm. Pub Crawl: 12pm-4pm. Free Trolley Rides from 12-5pm.

COUNTRY BREAKFAST Saturday March 14, 7-11am, served buffet-style. Menu: pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, potato casserole, sausage gravy, biscuits, spiced apples. Mt. Olive UMC, 2927 Gillis Falls Road, Mt. Airy, MD. Adults $15, 8 and under $5. Delicious homemade items available at the Bake Table. Contact: 410-549-2285

SPAGHETTI DINNER TO SUPPORT WINFIELD LADIES AUXILIARY March 18, 4-7pm, at the Winfield Fire Hall, 1320 W. Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD. All you can eat spaghetti dinner includes: marinara & meat sauce, bread sticks, salad bar, iced tea & water. Adults $12, children 6-11 $6, children 5 & under free, carry-out, $13. Bake Table available at an additional cost.

SPAGHETTI DINNER TO SUPPORT WINFIELD LADIES AUXILIARY April 15, 4-7pm, at the Winfield Fire Hall, 1320 W. Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD. All you can eat spaghetti dinner includes: marinara & meat sauce, bread sticks, salad bar, iced tea & water. Adults $12, children 6-11 $6, children 5 & under free, carry-out, $13. Bake Table available at an additional cost.

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

55th ANNUAL CORN ROAST Aug 1, 11-4pm, $1 meal ticket includes a serving of fried chicken, applesauce, sliced tomatoes, roll and butter, iced tea or lemonade and all the roasted corn that you can eat! Corn is roasted in the husk served at your table. Other Attractions: Musical Entertainment by the Martin Brothers, Gift Shop and Blacksmith Shop open. Tours of the historic House and Mill for a fee (11am-4pm).

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!

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.

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 March 20-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!

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.

RAMS HEAD PRESENTS Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights, March 27, 8pm, at the Lyric Baltimore, 140 West Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD. This show will be an evening with, Herb Alpert and his brand new Tijuana Brass. Herb along with his 6 great musicians will be playing all of your favorite TJB hit songs just as you remember hearing them while growing up. For tickets visit https://www.lyricbaltimore.com/events/detail/rams-head-presents-herb-alpert.

GARY OWENS March 28, 8pm, at the Lyric Baltimore, 140 West Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD. Gary Owen has been entertaining audiences for more than two decades with his sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling. Known for his unapologetic, rule-defying style, his material draws from his personal life, time in the military and the everyday absurdities that connect people across backgrounds. With a fanbase that has grown by the millions in recent months and continues to surge across social media, Owen's reach has cemented his place as one of the most in-demand touring comedians today.