20070711 Westminster Eagle Community Calendar

Westminster Eagle Community Calendar

07/11/07

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ARTS

Common Ground on the Hill will present Summer Concert Week at the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Center St., this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 11, 12 and 13, with the following performances. Cost is $10 for adults; $5 children 12 and under.

*Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m., Bob Franke and Caroline Doctorow, singer songwriters, with Antion, Hawaiian chant and song, and Michael Chapdelaine, acoustic guitar master.

*Thursday, July 12, 7 p.m., Blues Night, with Andy Cohen, Ernie Hawkins, Walter Liniger, Harry Orlove and Jesse Palidofsky.

*Friday, July 13, 7 p.m., Maryland Playback Theater Workshop Performance with Jack Gladstone, Native American songwriter; Bryan Bowers, autoharp master; and D.C. Bluegrass Union All-Stars with Tony Trischka, banjo master.

The movie, "Fly Away Home," will be presented as part of the Kids' Summer Movie Series at Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, on Thursday, July 12, at 1 p.m. Cost is $4 adults; and $3 for CCAC members, seniors 60 and over and children 12 and under.

The Carroll Players are holding auditions in July for the fall production, "Leading Ladies." Those interested in auditioning may call 410-876-2220 for availability. Performances will be at the Carroll Arts Center, Oct. 12-20.

The rock 'n roll band, Truth 'N Tempest, will perform at Belisimo's Restaurant in Finksburg on Saturday, July 14, beginning at 9 p.m. Proceeds benefit a college fund. Tickets are $5 each.

Yesterday's News -- a four-piece rock 'n roll band offering a tribute and throwback to the roots of rock and roll, will perform as the next installment of the Month of Sundays concert series at Westminster City Park, Sunday, July 15, 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 national anthem will be sung by Charity Smith, 25, an employee of Cactus Willie's Restaurant.

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. Admission is free, but an offering will be taken with a suggested donation of $10 per person. Call 410-795-6152.

The movie, "The Big Chill," will be presented at Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, on Thursday, July 19, at 7 p.m. Cost is $5 adults; and $4 for CCAC members, seniors 60 and over and children 12 and under.

The movie, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," will be presented at Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, on Friday, July 20, at 9 p.m. Cost is free. This special screening will end with the release of the newest Harry Potter book at midnight. Call 410-386-4490, Ext. 739. Sponsored by the Carroll County Public Library.

EVENTS

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 467, 519 Poole Road, Westminster, is open for lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday and 5-8 p.m. for dinner on Friday. Open to the public. Call 410-848-9888. Each meal comes with two sides and rolls. The dinner schedule is as follows, with other menu items available:

*July 13, crab cakes, $12.

*July 20, spaghetti and salad, $7.

The Civil War Encampment at Union Mills Homestead, Littlestown Pike, will be held Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, July 15, beginning at 10 a.m. both days, rain or shine. The theme of the encampment will center on the aftermath of the "Great Battle." The grounds and gift shop will open at 10 a.m. Guided tours of the Shriver Homestead and Grist Mill will begin at noon. Food will be provided by Kountry Kafe and Katering. Call 410-848-2288.

Cash bingo is held every Friday night at the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire hall, 6680 Sykesville Road (Route 32). Doors open at 6 p.m.; games begin at 7:30 p.m. Food available for purchase; call Rob or Kim, 410-795-6039.

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 AT 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.

Westminster High School's Instrumental Music Boosters group is seeking craft sale and flea market vendors for its second annual craft fair and flea market, to be held Sept. 8, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at Westminster High School, 1225 Washington Road, Westminster. Spaces are $20 (indoors) or $15 (outdoors). Those who sign up before July 31 can choose a location. To reserve a space, call 410-857-9673.

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 AT gambervfd.org.

HISTORY

The Sherman-Fisher-Shellman House, a museum of the Historical Society of Carroll County, at 210 E. Main Street, Westminster, is open for summer hours and guided tours, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 and 2 p.m.; and Thursdays, 11 a.m. and noon. Group tours are available by appointment. Admission is free for HSCC members; $3 for non-members. Call 410-848-6494 or e-mail hscc AT carr.org.

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.

*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.

*Saturday, July 14, 1 and 2 p.m., Woodworking for Kids and Teens, for ages 7-12; must be accompanied by an adult. Home Depot will present a woodworking project. Participants will build the project from a kit.

*Monday, July 16, 7 p.m., "Purse-Palooza," for adults, teens. Get inspired to create something new or perk up something old. Bring a purse or tote to perk up.

*Monday, July 16, 1 p.m., Reading Road Trip Fun, for ages 7-10. Brush up on your facts about the United States with games, songs, snacks and crafts.

*Wednesday, July 18, 10 a.m., "Uncle Pete: UP with Kids," for all ages. This is a children's interactive musical celebration with live, interactive performances. Registration is under way.

*Friday, July 20, 1 p.m., Bear Branch Nature Center: "Raptors," for children ages 7 and older. A naturalist from Bear Branch will introduce guests to a few of the hawks, owls and other birds of prey spending time at the center.

*Friday, July 20, 8:30 p.m., Harry Potter Movie Party, held at the Carroll Arts Center. Come dressed as your favorite character and maybe win a prize in the costume contest. Enjoy cake and refreshments and see a showing of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."

Parenting

Moms on the Move will host the following events. For details and membership information, call Angela at 410-552-0064.

Friday, July 13, 7 p.m., Moms-Only "Murder Mystery Night" at a member's home.

*Wednesday, July 18, noon, swimming at Westminster City Pool, 325 Royer Road, Westminster.

*Thursday, July 19, 2:30-4 p.m., visit to South Mountain Creamery, 8303 Bolivar Road, Middletown, for a tour.

The Westminster MOMS Club will meet on Tuesday, July 24, 10 a.m. at the Church of the Ascension, 23 N. Court St., Westminster. Call 401-871-2466 or e-mail moms_club_west AT yahoo.com.

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 410-848-6384.

Politics

Carroll County Democratic Club's summer picnic will be held Sunday, July 22, 2 p.m., at Union Mills Lions' Club Park, next to Union Mills Homestead on Littlestown Pike. All are welcome; free to dues paying members, others $10. Drinks, hot dogs and burgers will be provided. Guest speaker will be Andrew Duck, Iraq War veteran and candidate for Maryland's 6th District Congressional seat in 2008. RSVP to 410-848-0218 by July 14. Dues are $10; $20 per family.

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 AT hotmail.com. Mail checks to William Niner For You, P.O. Box 339, Hampstead, MD 21074.

SUPPORT

Carroll County Holistic Network will meet July 17, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Westminster Senior Activities Center, 125 Stoner Ave., Westminster. Speaker will be Mike Smith, discussing, "Stress Reduction through Oneness." Free. E-mail KarenACCE AT aol.com

The Fibromyalgia/Arthritis Support Group will meet today, Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m. at The Women's Place, 291 Stoner Ave., Westminster, for a Caring & Sharing program, plus a section from the Self-Help Course. Call 410-871-6161.

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.

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

TRIPS

The 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 is due by July 17. All seniors who participate in trips must fill out intake forms at the North Carroll Senior Center. Call the center at 410-386-3900.