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Functional, stoneware pottery for sale.
Other artists. Raku pottery demonstrations (Saturday only)
Masks and social distancing required. Outdoor venue
Free Tickets required
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/146005154347.

2018; 1 h 39 m; R for disturbing war images
This moving documentary about World War I commemorates the centennial of the end of the war with never-before-seen footage from the battlefield. Using colorization and modern production techniques, this is the closest you’ll ever feel to the soldiers’ actual experiences.
The 1pm screening will be captioned.
Limited tickets available.
Tickets: https://carrollcountyartscouncil.org/event/they-shall-not-grow-old/2021-05-14/2/.

5:30 – doors open; 7 p.m. – bingo start.

2018; 1 h 39 m; R for disturbing war images
This moving documentary about World War I commemorates the centennial of the end of the war with never-before-seen footage from the battlefield. Using colorization and modern production techniques, this is the closest you’ll ever feel to the soldiers’ actual experiences.
Limited tickets available
Tickets: https://carrollcountyartscouncil.org/event/they-shall-not-grow-old/2021-05-14/2/.

SPREAD THE WORD! We are pleased to announce that starting Saturday May 8, 2021 the Taneytown Farmers Market will be held at Thunderhead Bowl & Grill from 8am-1pm weekly. All of your favorite Farmers, Bakers and Crafters will be back plus some new vendors. Please give Jodi a call at 410-751-1750 or contact by FB if you are interested in setting up.
For the latest updates and event postings, visit the Taneytown Farmers Market facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/TaneytownFarmersMarket/?ref=page_internal

The 2021 Downtown Sykesville Farmers Market is nestled in historic Sykesville. Vendors are set up on Baldwin Drive or integrated in the fabric of our charming shopping district, in between the unique shops and boutiques of the Best Main Street in America 2020 (award by Independent We Stand).
The Market runs every Sunday, 9:00am-1:00pm from May 16th to Oct 24th!
You can find a variety of locally sourced fruits and vegetables, herbs, honey, cakes, nuts, beef, pork, poultry, eggs, cheese, baked goods, dog treats, as well as eclectic artisan booths displaying jewelry, home decor, and art pieces.
We have the Junior Market returning that will host special activities each week for our younger Market attendees! We will also be having a poetry and art contest at the Junior Market – for more information on how to enter your poetry or art please email downtownsykesville.event@gmail.com
Main Streets shops and boutiques are opening earlier to welcome you as well!
We have so many more surprises but would rather have you come check them out.
Enough blabbing on our part: come on down to the Sykesville Farmers Market you will not regret it!
Thank you to our 2021 Sponsors:

Wheelhouse Farm Market
http://www.wheelhousefarmmarket.com/
2465 MD-97, Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 489-6569

Merritt Clubs Eldersburg
Eldersburg

1388 Progress Way, Eldersburg, MD 21784
(410) 549-8855
Market Vendors:
* Diveley’s Fruit Farm https://diveleysfruitfarm.com/home
* Grace A Mano https://www.graceamano.com/
* Valencia’s Produce  https://www.facebook.com/valenciaproduce
* Beads by Bettina  http://www.beadsbybettinadesigns.com/
* DC Dills  https://dcdills.com/
* Ridge’s Hot Peppers  https://www.instagram.com/ridgehots/?hl=en
* Staffords Produce  https://www.facebook.com/StaffordsProduce/
* Fiddlers Green  https://fiddlersgreen.io/
* Dilly Dally Garden/Bee Haven/ Patchwork Dahlias  https://www.beehavenflowerfarm.com/ , ` http://dillydallygarden.com/ , https://www.facebook.com/Patchwork-Dahlias-1450276655274772/
* Caramel Kettle https://www.thecaramelkettle.com/
* Greek Superfoods/ Dimitri Olive Oil  https://dimitrioliveoil.com/
* My Favorite Things https://www.myfavoritethingshome.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Oq2P0OSGEjW4Vk7HsUWqFEQURs2J1a-uxSPW3OAaec3ja2F3ECYGe_2I
* The Exotic Bean https://theexoticbean.com/
* Balti Marons  https://www.facebook.com/BaltiMarons1/
* Addison’s Bakery  https://www.facebook.com/Addisons-Bakery-144758865702984/
* Serene Lavender Farm  https://www.serenelavenderfarm.com/about-us
* Goose Ridge Soaps  https://www.gooseridgesoaps.com/
* MISCellaneous Distillery  https://www.miscdistillery.com/
* Detta’s Delight Lids  https://www.etsy.com/shop/DettasDelight
* Puerto Rico Distillery  https://puertoricodistillery.com/
* Revive Juice  https://revivehealth.life/
* Forging and Welding by Will
* Great Harvest  https://www.greatharvest.com/
* Braglio Farms  https://www.bragliofarms.com/
* The Golden Stitch Boutique  https://www.etsy.com/shop/thegoldenstitchmd/?fbclid=IwAR18ybXTJfhhUg6Yq9Ee3k8HLPHhgnEouxeHs5nAoYXNF3hJDZsP469JOd4
* Twin Valley Distillers  https://marylandistillery.com/
* All GenZ  https://www.facebook.com/maddy.whiteman.31
* Real Tasty Food  https://www.realfoodrealtasty.com/
* Raising Kane Designs  https://www.raisingkanedesign.com/
* Infinite Love Project  https://infiniteloveproject.com/
* God Scent Herbs  https://www.facebook.com/God-Scent-Herbs-259439127431748
* All That’s Golden Designs
Food vendors:
* El Piquin Food Truck – https://piquinrestaurantessex.com/  only to-go options will be offered in accordance with Health Department Guidelines and Governor Hogan’s COVID-19 Safety Plan
We all have a responsibility to stop the spread of COVID-19; as such the Sykesville Farmers Market requires mandatory mask usage while attending the market, social distancing, and frequent hand sanitizer usage. All of our vendors are required to answer COVID-19 screening before attending each Market and we ask that if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, have been exposed or have come in contact with someone exposed to COVID-19 that you refrain from attending the Farmers Market.

Our Spring cleaning is your opportunity to score big! We have more than we can possibly use of all types of leashes, collars, harnesses, pet costumes, accessories, and more, so we are turning it all into more help for our adoptable pets! Come out and shop the deals at this not-to-be-missed, one-time event! Prices range from $1-5, except for the crates. All proceeds benefit the Baltimore Humane Society!

Sunday, May 16th: 11am-1pm

Baltimore Humane Society: 1601 Nicodemus Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136.

For any more questions or concerns, please call (410) 833-8848).

Sunday, May 16, 2:00 pm: ‘From the Harp’ featuring Amber Koeppen, harp soloist. Amber has dazzled audiences across the world from America to Australia, winning competitions along the way. Enjoy an afternoon of enchanting harp solos featuring music specially curated for a natural setting.

GreenSpring International Academy of Music is pleased to present a new socially-distanced outdoor Concert Series entitled Music from the Woods with performances for the public in the Frederick area in May and June. This series presents a harp soloist, a violin trio and a Jazz/Country duo.

In lieu of tickets, free-will offerings will be collected at each event to benefit the GreenSpring Foundation’s Music Education Scholarship Fund. In an effort to keep our audience safe, the series will take place outdoors in the beautiful Utica Picnic Woods, 7515 Lewistown Road, Thurmont, MD 21788. Concert goers are invited to bring a lawn chair or enjoy the concert from the comfort of their vehicle by tuning in on their radio.

5:30 – doors open; 7 p.m. – bingo start.

SPREAD THE WORD! We are pleased to announce that starting Saturday May 8, 2021 the Taneytown Farmers Market will be held at Thunderhead Bowl & Grill from 8am-1pm weekly. All of your favorite Farmers, Bakers and Crafters will be back plus some new vendors. Please give Jodi a call at 410-751-1750 or contact by FB if you are interested in setting up.
For the latest updates and event postings, visit the Taneytown Farmers Market facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/TaneytownFarmersMarket/?ref=page_internal

The Downtown Sykesville Connection & Antwerpen Chevrolet invite you to join us on May 22, 2021, for our family-friendly event, Game On Main! This brand new event will celebrate all that makes Sykesville the Coolest Small Town and Best Main Street in America with sidewalk displays from our unique shops and boutiques, food and drinks from our amazing eateries, and a
VIDEO GAME TRUCK COMPETITION
Get Syked to Game on Main
all right here on Main Street!!! This is the perfect event to showcase those gaming skills you have been perfecting during quarantine with three gaming trucks offering family-friendly competition games: Mario Kart, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, and Rocket League. What are you waiting for? Reserve our time slot today! We cannot wait to see you back on Main Street!
We will have three trucks to choose from:
Truck #1: Rocket League casual play!
10-minute round on Rocket League in an 8 player split-screen set up with ONE winner being selected at the end of each round. The winner takes a prize home!

Truck #2: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate casual play!
10-minute round on Super Smash Brothers Ultimate in an 8 player split-screen set up with ONE winner being selected at the end of each round. The winner takes a prize home!

Truck #3: Rocket League Face-off Competition!
From 12:00-3:00PM players will compete in a 4v4 set up with the highest-scoring player progressing to the “Final Hour Faceoff”. At 3PM all winners will be invited back to the truck for our “Final Hour Faceoff”! Our 18 top scoring winners competing for head to head to determine the Grand Prize Winner in an instant elimination process. Starting in 3v3 format players will face off in 5-minute matches with the lowest scoring player being eliminated after each round. After all 18 players have played we will be left with 12 players who will compete in a 2v2 5-minute match, again the lowest scoring player will be eliminated. This will leave 6 players remaining who will compete in TWO 5 minute matches to determine our highest scoring player!
Please note that points will be cumulative throughout the entire day!
If you are eliminated during the “Final Hour Faceoff” you will be added to our second chance bracket where you will be able to play one more game against the other eliminated players.
Interested in volunteer opportunities for this event? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c44aaa828a1fd0-gaming
Thank you to our Sponsor: Antwerpen Chevrolet, 6110 Sykesville Road, Eldersburg, MD 21784, Phone: 410-795-1200

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your time, late arrivals will not be guaranteed a spot.
Non-refundable, event is rain or shine.
NO PETS ALLOWED (Town Ordinance 301, which modified the Town Code. The Town Code reference for the “no pets or animals allowed at Town events is: Chapter 51, Article 1, Sections 51-1 through 51-)
*Information provided to the Downtown Sykesville Connection will not be used for any purpose other than the distribution and/or confirmation of receipt of tickets.
*The Downtown Sykesville Connection is not responsible for any situations that arise due to the Paypal transaction system.
*By attending the 2021 Get Syked to Game on Main, I understand that I may be photographed or videotaped for promotional or educational purposes.

Please be advised that we all have a responsibility to stop the spread of COVID-19. The Downtown Sykesville Connection works closely with the Carroll County Health Department to ensure all of our events are COVID compliant and safe for all attendees. As such, we require that you wear your face mask at all times, practice social distancing on 6 feet or more, and frequent hand washing. We will have hand sanitizers located throughout Main Street and encourage you to take advantage of these resources. Our game truck partners will be sanitizing all equipment between players, please be patient during these rotations so we can ensure sanitization of all gameplay areas.
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 or are feeling ill within two weeks of the event we ask that you DO NOT attend the Game On Main event. If we all do our part we can continue to enjoy our beautiful Main Street safely!

If you have any questions or concerns please contact downtownsykesville.event@gmail.com.

The Downtown Sykesville Connection & Antwerpen Chevrolet invite you to join us on May 22, 2021, for our family-friendly event, Game On Main! This brand new event will celebrate all that makes Sykesville the Coolest Small Town and Best Main Street in America with sidewalk displays from our unique shops and boutiques, food and drinks from our amazing eateries, and a
VIDEO GAME TRUCK COMPETITION
Get Syked to Game on Main
all right here on Main Street!!! This is the perfect event to showcase those gaming skills you have been perfecting during quarantine with three gaming trucks offering family-friendly competition games: Mario Kart, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, and Rocket League. What are you waiting for? Reserve our time slot today! We cannot wait to see you back on Main Street!
We will have three trucks to choose from:
Truck #1: Rocket League casual play!
10-minute round on Rocket League in an 8 player split-screen set up with ONE winner being selected at the end of each round. The winner takes a  prize home!
Truck #2: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate casual play!
10-minute round on Super Smash Brothers Ultimate in an 8 player split-screen set up with ONE winner being selected at the end of each round. The winner takes a  prize home!
Truck #3: Rocket League Face-off Competition!
From 12:00-3:00PM players will compete in a 4v4 set up with the highest-scoring player progressing to the “Final Hour Faceoff”. At 3PM all winners will be invited back to the truck for our “Final Hour Faceoff”! Our 18 top scoring winners competing for head to head to determine the Grand Prize Winner in an instant elimination process. Starting in 3v3 format players will face off in 5-minute matches with the lowest scoring player being eliminated after each round. After all 18 players have played we will be left with 12 players who will compete in a 2v2 5-minute match, again the lowest scoring player will be eliminated. This will leave 6 players remaining who will compete in TWO 5 minute matches to determine our highest scoring player!
* Please note that points will be cumulative throughout the entire day!
* If you are eliminated during the “Final Hour Faceoff” you will be added to our second chance bracket where you will be able to play one more game against the other eliminated players.
Volunteer for the event!
Thank you to our Sponsor: Antwerpen Chevrolet, 6110 Sykesville Road, Eldersburg, MD 21784, Phone: 410-795-1200

This event is a fundraiser to support the operations of the Downtown Sykesville Connection, Inc., a community service nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in downtown Sykesville.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your time, late arrivals will not be guaranteed a spot.
Non-refundable, event is rain or shine.
NO PETS ALLOWED (Town Ordinance 301, which modified the Town Code. The Town Code reference for the “no pets or animals allowed at Town events is: Chapter 51, Article 1, Sections 51-1 through 51-)
*Information provided to the Downtown Sykesville Connection will not be used for any purpose other than the distribution and/or confirmation of receipt of tickets.
*The Downtown Sykesville Connection is not responsible for any situations that arise due to the Paypal transaction system.
*By attending the 2021 Get Syked to Game on Main, I understand that I may be photographed or videotaped for promotional or educational purposes.
Please be advised that we all have a responsibility to stop the spread of COVID-19. The Downtown Sykesville Connection works closely with the Carroll County Health Department to ensure all of our events are COVID compliant and safe for all attendees. As such, we require that you wear your face mask at all times, practice social distancing on 6 feet or more, and frequent hand washing. We will have hand sanitizers located throughout Main Street and encourage you to take advantage of these resources. Our game truck partners will be sanitizing all equipment between players, please be patient during these rotations so we can ensure sanitization of all gameplay areas.
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 or are feeling ill within two weeks of the event we ask that you DO NOT attend the Game On Main event. If we all do our part we can continue to enjoy our beautiful Main Street safely!
If you have any questions or concerns please contact downtownsykesville.event@gmail.com.
Tickets: https://downtownsykesville.com/event/2021-get-syked-to-game-on-main/.

Don your flapper dresses, feather boas and ganster gear and join the Marriage and Relationship Education Center when they host their 5th annual Roaring 20’s Garden Party and Croquet Benefit on Saturday, May 22, at the River Downs Golf Club in Finksburg, MD from 4 to 8 p.m.
Participants are encouraged (but not required) to wear 1920s era clothing, or garden party attire. There’s a Best Dressed Couple Award, too! With hors d’oeuvres and summer picnic fair, music by the Monte Leister Band, dancing, lawn games, antique cars, a croquet tournament, corn hole and other fun activities, you won’t want to miss this amazing afternoon, while helping raise funds to benefit students, couples and families.

Help MREC keep programs available and affordable to those in our community. The cost is just $50 per individual or $85 a couple, and all to benefit a good cause.

Learn more online at www.mrecenter.org/events