20070703 Westminster Eagle Community Calendar

Westminster Eagle Community Calendar

July 3^rd, 2007

Community Calendar

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ARTS

> Maryland Ensemble Theatre's Fun Company will present the play, "Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Re-invented," on stage at the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, on Thursday, July 5, for shows at 2 and 7 p.m. The show adds a few modern twists to the classic tale. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for CCAC members, seniors 60 and over and students 18 and under. Call 410-848-7272, or go to www.carr.org/arts.

> The Van-Dells, an oldies show group that specializes in 1950s and '60s rock 'n roll, will perform as the next installment of the Month of Sundays concert series at Westminster City Park, Sunday, July 8, at 6:45 p.m. The concerts are free. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Residents are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets and picnics. The anthem will be sung by Christopher Nusbaum, 9, and the Classic Corvette Club will show their cars at 5:30 p.m.

> Bronze and wood will come together in a concert featuring harp and handbells with the group, Bronzewood Paedeia, on Tuesday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m., at Springfield Presbyterian Church, 7300 Spout Hill Road, Sykesville. The performance will include an program of ancient and modern music, from Renaissance dances to modern jazz. Admission is free, but an offering will be taken with a suggested donation of $10 per person. Call 410-795-6152.

EVENTS

> The annual Manchester Volunteer Fire Department Carnival is being held this week, through July 7, opening at 6 p.m. each night, with the kitchen open at 5 p.m. Food, nightly music, rides, games and fireworks on July 3 at sundown. Held at the Manchester activity grounds, on York Street.

> Carroll County Farm Museum will host its Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Wednesday, July 4, beginning at noon, at the museum, 500 S. Center St., Westminster. The event includes tours of the farmhouse, live music and dance, artisan demonstrations and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Admission is $5 general and $3 for seniors and children. Call 410-386-3880.

> Union Mills Homestead will host its annual Ice Cream Sundae Social on Sunday, July 8, 1-4 p.m., 3311 Littlestown Pike north of Westminster. The Littlestown Municipal Band will provide music; Penny Pickles the Clown and wagon rides will provide fun. The gift shop and blacksmith shop will be open, and stone ground flours from the Shriver Grist Mill will be available. Tours of the Shriver Homestead and Grist Mill will begin at noon for a small fee. Call 410-848-2288.

> On Saturday, July 14, 7-11 p.m., the Westminster Fire Department will sponsor a Crab Feed and Bull Roast at the firehouse, 28 John St., Westminster. Music will be by "DJ Gary" and the event will be catered by Atlantic Caterers. The menu will include steamed crabs, choice pit beef, turkey breast, country smoked ham, fried chicken, barbecue pork ribbies, hot dogs, baked beans, corn on the cob, macaroni and cheese, string beans, fresh fruit bowl, cheese and crackers, fresh veggies & dips, pickled beets, potato salad, tossed salad/dressings, cake, coffee, iced tea, bread, rolls, beer and soda. Tickets are $35 a person. Call 410-848-1800, 410-596-6482 or 410-848-4268.

> A Four County Square Dance will be held Saturday, July 14, 8-10 p.m. at the Westminster Senior Center, 125 Stoner Ave., Westminster. Causual attire. Cost is $5. Call 301-829-2430 or e-mail jgdelagran@aol.com.

> The 125th annual Sunday School picnic at Zion United Methodist Church, 2716 Old Washington Road, Westminster, will be held Saturday, July 14, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. The event includes food including fried chicken platters, entertainment until 7 p.m., and a flea market and craft sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendor space is available at $10. Mail a request to Zion Sunday School, 528 Hillside Court, Westminster, MD 21157. Call 410-848-9080.

> Carroll Area Transit System (CATS) will host its annual golf tournament on Friday, July 20, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Oakmont Green Golf Club, Hampstead. The event includes a steak luncheon, awards, prizes, trophies and refreshments all day. Individual golfers are $90; sponsorships are available. Call Sandy at 410-857-0080 or 1-866-304-2287.

> The Gamber and Community Fire Company will host its annual craft show and flea market at the fire hall, Route 32 at Niner Road, on Saturday, July 21, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Raffles, 50/50, food available for purchase. Vendor spaces available. Call 410-795-1478 or e-mail fleamarket@gambervfd.org.

> Westminster Christian Preschool and Kindergarten will host its Back-to-School Consignment Sale on Friday, Aug. 3, 3-7 p.m.; and Saturday, Aug. 4, 7 a.m.-noon, at First Presbyterian Church of Westminster, 65 Washington Road, Westminster. Featuring quality used clothes sized 2-T to 12, lunch boxes, backpacks and sporting equipment. To consign or volunteer, call 410-857-0702.

LIBRARY

> Westminster Branch Library, 50 E. Main St., will host the following events. Call the branch at 410-386-4450 or visit the Web site at www.library.carr.org for details.

*Wednesday, July 4, all branches will be closed for Independence Day.

*Monday, July 9, 1 p.m., "Spirit's Reading Road Trip," recommended for ages 5-10. Join Spirit, an education assistance dog and Ann Gearhart from the Snyder Foundation as they follow the USA from coast to coast through fascinating animal books.

*Wednesday, July 11, 1 p.m., "cARTwheel" art program, for ages 5-12. Take a look at "cARTwheel," an art program for homeschoolers based on the art elements, line, shape, color, value, space and texture.

*Wednesday, July 11, 1 p.m., Westminster Book Club, for adults. Join a discussion of "The Devil In the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair that Changed America," by Erik Larsen.

*Thursday, July 12, 7 p.m., Let's Talk Classics: "The Ones Who Walked Away from Omelas" by Ursula K. Le Guin. For teens, adults. Join a reading and discussion.

MEETINGS

> The Carroll County Chapter of AARP will meet on Friday, July 6, at 11:30 a.m. at The Elks, at Route 140 and Gorsuch Road, Westminster. Amanda Alvarez will talk about the Hanover Hospital Acute Rehab Center, and Mark Anderson will entertain with songs and guitar. A buffet lunch will be served. Wear red, white and blue if possible. Call Joe at 410-848-1838, Shirley at 301-829-0791 or Paul at 410-374-9249.

> The Carroll Birthing Circle meets 7-8:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Eldersburg Branch Library, 6400 Hemlock Drive. Dads, sisters, grandparents and friends are welcome. Call Stephanie at 410-552-3725 or Tina at 410-552-0558.

> The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 467 regular membership meetings are held 8 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the post home, 519 Poole Road, Westminster. Call 410-848-9888.

> The Carroll Camera Club meets 7:30 p.m. the third Monday of every month at the Carroll Lutheran Village retirement center. Call 410-795-0354 or 410-876-7284.

> Carroll County Toastmasters meets 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Westminster Senior Center, 125 Stoner Ave. Call 410-374-6339.

Parenting

> PATH (Parents at Home) of Westminster will host a "Water, Water, Everywhere" social on July 27, at Dutterer Park in Westminster, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Kids can enjoy playground play, then cool off with water games. Bring a spray bottle, bucket and sponge or squirting toy. Drinks and snacks provided. Contact Amy at abaldrich4@yahoo.com or Brenda at 410-751-2450. Rain date is July 30.

> Pleasant Valley Playgroup, a support group for stay-at-home moms and dads and children up to age 5, meets 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays at St. Matthew's United Church of Christ, 1427 Pleasant Valley Road, Westminster. No fees or dues. Call Susan at 410-848-6384.

Politics

> Niner Old-Fashioned Sunday Dinner and political fund-raiser will be held Sunday, July 29, 1-4 p.m. at Dean's Restaurant, 832 S. Main St., Hampstead. Tickets are $20; or $10 for children 10 and under. Reservations due by July 21. Call 410-374-5174 or e-mail williamniner@hotmail.com. Mail checks to William Niner For You, P.O. Box 339, Hampstead, MD 21074.

SUPPORT

> Celebrate Recovery, for those with hurts, habits and hangups, meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Westminster Church of Christ, at the corner of Route 97 (Littlestown Pike) and Lamb Drive. Call Gary Pearson at 410-848-1064.

> Carroll Hospice Support Group hosts a bereavement luncheon at Baugher's Restaurant the last Tuesday of each month at noon. The group is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Call 410-871-7231.

> The Carroll County Family Support Center offers free programs for parents-to-be and parents of children ages birth to 3. Services include GED classes, parent support groups, cooking classes, playgroups, recreational activities and child development services. The center is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and is located on the top floor at 10 Distillery Drive. Call 410-857-0629.

> Educating Our Own homeschool support group meets 6:30-9:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in Westminster. Share homeschooling concerns and stories and build friendships. Call Debi at 410-848-3390.

> The Carroll County Alzheimer's Support Group meets 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the library of the administrative offices of the Carroll County Bureau of Aging, 125 Stoner Ave., Westminster. For details, call 410-386-3800.

> Sober, Starting Over Alcoholics Anonymous meets 1 p.m. on Tuesdays in Westminster. Go to www.d9mdaa.org.

TRIPS

> North Carroll Senior and Community Center Site Council will sponsor a trip to Ride the Rails in West Virginia, Oct. 17-19. The trip includes two nights lodging at the Canaan Valley Resort, two breakfasts and two dinners, train rides through the Appalachian Mountains on three trains with various stops. The cost is $365 per person, double occupancy. Payment due by July 17. Call 410-386-3900.

VolunteerS

> The Hugs and Stitches Crochet and Knit for Charity group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Summerville Assisted Living on Route 32. The group, which also accepts yarn donations (no wool), knits scarves, hats, mittens, gloves and blankets for local charities. Call Sandy at 410-848-8860 or e-mail crafter359@aol.com.

> Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Region of the American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to assist staff at blood drives and blood donor centers. Volunteers assist with customer service and caring for donors in the refreshment area after donation. Must be 14 years of age or older. For training, call 1-800-272-0094, Ext. 1, or e-mail karlofft@usa.redcross.org.

> The 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program is seeking volunteers, ages 14 and up, to help with lessons at the 4-H arena at the Agriculture Center in Westminster. Horse experience is a plus, but is not required. Call 410-876-1760.