Community Notes
FREDERICK COUNTY NOTES
MURDER MYSTERY PARTY 11/29, 7-10pm, 581 Himes Ave, Frederick, MD. Price: $85 per person.
BILLY HARRISON AND HAYWIRE Dec 7, Stone Chapel UMC, 1448 Stone Chapel Rd, New Windsor, MD. Doors open at 5:30, show stars at 7pm. No charge but we do ask for donations to deter the costs. For information contact Tim Blizzard at 410-596-3867.
EBENEZER UMC CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS Advent worship begins Sunday, Dec 1, at the 8:30am and 11am services the sanctuary. On Dec 8 (no Sunday school) and Dec 15 there will be only one worship at 11am in the Fellowship Hall. The Chancel Choir will present a Christmas cantata at 11am Dec 15. Worship will be held at 8:30am Sunday, Dec 22, in the sanctuary, followed by Sunday school and the Children's Christmas Service during the 11am worship service in the Fellowship Hall. Christmas Eve services Tuesday, Dec 24, will feature a traditional family worship with the Chancel choir at 8 p.m., followed by a candlelight worship, with special music, at 10pm, both in the sanctuary. Only one service will be held at 11am Sunday, Dec. 29 in the Fellowship Hall.Church is located at 4901 Woodbine Road in Winfield. For more information call 410-795-6136, email eumcwinfield@gmail.com or visit www.ebenezerumchurch.org.
CASH BINGO Jan 25, New Windsor Fire Dept 101 High Street, New Windsor, MD, doors open at 3pm, dinner served at 4:30pm, bingo starts at 6pm. Dinner will be turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, rolls & applesauce. Iced tea, water, and coffee served all evening. $40 per ticket, incls dinner and 20 regular games (every seat must have a ticket). For more information or tickets contact Debbie Hossier 410-848-2419. Sponsored by the Auxiliary of the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association. Benefits the Bessie Marshall Fund and CCVESA Scholarship Fund.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY NOTES
BASIC COMPUTERS FOR ADULTS Nov 20, 10am-12:30pm, Germantown Library. Learn and understand the basics of using a computer and understanding computers. In this class you will learn the basics of using a computer with a Windows operating system. You will learn important vocabulary related to computer system, the basics of using a computer, and important information about using the public computers at Montgomery County Public Library. You will also learn how to open applications, and introduced to basic the Internet. This program will take place in the computer lab on the upper level. All are welcome to attend. Questions about this program? Contact Germantown Library 240-777-0110
LEARN HOW TO PLAY MAH JONGG! Nov 20, 1-3pm, Have you wondered how Mah Jongg is played? Now you can learn! Join us for a four-session class led by Deborah Bloch, an avid Mah Jongg player. Age group: adults/older adults. This event is held with the Village of North Bethesda Library.
CARROLL COUNTY NOTES
NEW WINDSOR FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXLIARY Looking for Christmas Bazaar vendors for November 16, 2024. $15 for 8' table space and 2 chairs. Call or text: 443-605-8083 for information. Call only 410-635-2909. Leave a message and we will return your call.
BIG COUNTRY BREAKFAST BUFFET Nov 17, 7:30-11am, Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Co. Reception Hall, 1008 Twin Arch Rd, Mt. Airy. Buffet features: scrambled eggs, smoked sausage, bacon, French toast, pancakes, biscuits, home fries, sausage & chipped beef gravies, baked apples, make your own waffle bar, coffee, orange juice, milk, tea and hot chocolate. $14 adults, $9 children (ages 6-12), children 5 & under free with paying adult. Cash or credit accepted. Proceeds benefit the Fire Company.
WESTMINSTER TOY TRAIN SHOW Nov.24th 10 AM to 3 PM at the Carroll County Ag Center, 706 Ag Center Drive, Westminster, MD. 180 Tables of toy trains & related items for sale. Admission $5, children under 12 , free. For information call 410-848-4929.
PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST December 7, 7am-noon, Prospect United Methodist Church, 5923 Woodville Road, Mount Airy, MD. Buckwheat & Regular Pancakes, Country Sausage, Applesauce or Fruit Cup, Milk, Juice, Coffee. All you can eat, $12 for adults, $6 for kids 6-12, kids 5 and under free.
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 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.
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!
HOWARD COUNTY NOTES
HOLIDAY BAZZAR Lisbon United Methodist Church located at 15875 Frederick Road, Lisbon, MD will hold their annual Holiday Bazaar on Sat, Nov 16, 9am-1pm. The Bazaar will feature Lisbon's renowned handmade candies. If you have yet to try our candies, they are a MUST! Fresh baked pies, cookies, jams and jellies will abound the bake table. Visit one of our many gift tables and you will find treasures from yesterday or yesteryear or stop by the Christmas Corner and load up on stockings, ceramics, wreaths, and more. Please don't forget the Silent Auction! In years past, we have auctioned everything from a puppy to spa packages to to a vacation get away. Come one, come all for a delightful day of treasure hunting and fellowship. Come hungry, sausages with peppers and onions and our famous chicken salad sandwiches and more will be prepared by the United Methodist Members!
TRIADELPHIA RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S annual Retriever Run: The STEAMazing Race (1 Mile Fun Run) for all students, families, and community members. Registration includes Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) activities. Participants may run or walk the 1-mile course! Money raised from this event goes directly to staff grants/appreciation, student enrichment, and community support. Nov 16, 11am-2pm, cost is $30. Please join us! To register, sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/EllicottCity/RetrieverRun. Information: TRESPTA1@gmail.com or https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/EllicottCity/RetrieverRun
CHRISTMAS MARKET Calvary Lutheran Church, Friday, November 22, 11am-7:30pm. Crab cake dinner at 4pm. Santa visit, silent auction, cheese balls, baked goods, white elephant, vendors, 16151 Old Frederick Road, Woodbine exit off I-70. 410-489-5280.
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.
COLUMBIA PRO CANTARE CHAMBER SINGERS Celebrate the Holidays with "A Christmas Noel", December 14, 2024, 5pm, Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road in Columbia. The program includes festive music from four centuries, some old, some new, in the acoustically rich sanctuary of Christ Church. The Chamber Singers comprise a small ensemble of the larger CPC chorus, selected for their vocal ability and harmonious sound. Tickets are now available. If purchased in advance, Adults $15, Students and Senior Citizens $13; $2 more at the door. Children 15 and under: $10. Visit www.procantare.org/Tickets.html to purchase tickets or call 301-854-0107.
MILLTOWN QUILTERS meet on Tuesdays at 10am at Christ Memorial Presbyterian Church, 10600 Shaker Drive, Columbia, MD and we would love to welcome you as a new member. If your passion is quilting, novice or expert, we encourage you to check out our website at milltownquilters.com and visit us.
FOUR COUNTY QUILTERS GUILD'S "QUILT BINGO" Sunday, October 27. Tickets: $38 (includes lunch & 20 regular games). Tickets sales begins August 14. To order: bingo@fourcountyquilters.org.
COLUMBIA PRO CANTARE PRESENTS HANDEL'S MESSIAH December 8, 2024, 7:30pm, at the Jim Rouse Theatre in Columbia. Joining the chorus and Festival Orchestra under the direction of Laura Lee Fischer will be renowned guest soloists soprano Amy Van Voekel, mezzo MaryAnn McCormick, tenor Daniel Reid, baritone Kenneth Overton, and Henry Lowe on positive organ. There will be a pre-concert talk at 6:30 and a post-concert reception. Tickets are now available: $25, $20 (Students and Senior Citizens); $2 more at the door. Children 15 and under: $10. Discounted tickets are available for groups. To purchase tickets, visit the CPC website www.procantare.org/Tickets.html or call 301-854-0107.
GENERAL NOTES
POW-WOW & NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL - BAIC! Nov 16, MD State Fairgrounds- Exhibition Hall! We will have lots of Native music, dancing and food for all. For more information call 410-675-3535 or go to www.baltimoreamericanindiancenter.org.
SESAME STREET LIVE! Nov 22, 8pm. The Lyric, Baltimore, MD, 140 W. Mt. Royal Ave, Baltimore, Maryland. Visit https://www.lyricbaltimore.com for ticket information.
MID-SHORE FISHING CLUB INVASIVE SPECIES TOURNAMENT thru December 1. Sponsored by the Mid-Shore Fishing Club of Maryland, anglers target blue catfish and northern snakehead inside the boundaries of the Eastern Shore. Payouts are awarded for most fish and largest fish. Visit https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2024/03/11/maryland-catfish-tournaments-offer-invasive-species-angling/ for more information.