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This six week workshop series is available FREE for people who have Chronic Conditions like Heart Disease, Arthritis, MS, COPD, etc. and their families, friends and caregivers. Learn how to choose a healthier lifestyle, take control of your health, and to self-manage your condition by focusing on problem-solving, decreasing stress, making informed treatment decisions, managing symptoms and setting weekly goals. Program does not require a doctor’s order or replace your existing treatment.

This six week workshop series is available FREE for people who have Chronic Conditions like Heart Disease, Arthritis, MS, COPD, etc. and their families, friends and caregivers. Learn how to choose a healthier lifestyle, take control of your health, and to self-manage your condition by focusing on problem-solving, decreasing stress, making informed treatment decisions, managing symptoms and setting weekly goals. Program does not require a doctor’s order or replace your existing treatment.

Could you use assistance with Diabetes Management? Free, six-week workshop for people with Type 2, pre-diabetes, and those who care for them helps you learn to thrive and not simply survive, and take control of your diabetes! Workshops focus on managing blood sugar levels; reading nutrition labels; planning healthy meals; dealing with frustration, fatigue, poor sleep; and appropriate use of medications. Program does not require a doctor’s order or replace your existing treatments.

This end-of-the-year exhibition showcases works by graduating art and art history majors working in a range of media from two- and three-dimensional approaches to digital and new media.

For all ages. Today is Poem in Your Pocket Day, and we’re helping you celebrate! Folks of all ages are welcome to drop in any time today to choose a poem to carry and share throughout the day. And if you don’t have a pocket, we’ll have supplies to make one perfectly sized for a poem.

For adults. Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas.

McDaniel College’s G4 Saxophone Quartet performs under the direction of adjunct lecturer David Duree.

April 26 & 27, 2019.  Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair & Carroll County Agriculture Center will be hosting their 5th annual Buckwild Truck Tractor Pull.  Fri. 4pm-11pm; Sat. Show 9am; Racing 1:30pm; Pulling 5:30pm.
 

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

McDaniel College students perform vocal and piano solos of musical selections spanning from classical to contemporary.

April 26 & 27, 2019.  Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair & Carroll County Agriculture Center will be hosting their 5th annual Buckwild Truck Tractor Pull.  Fri. 4pm-11pm; Sat. Show 9am; Racing 1:30pm; Pulling 5:30pm.
 

Check website for details and ticket information!
 

For ages birth – 8. Join us for a special train storytime at the historic Mackenzie Caboose in downtown Mount Airy. Please choose one date to attend. Only kids need to register. Registration begins 4/13.

For ages 6 – 12. Corn husk dolls, toy boats, pinwheels… What toys might children in the 1800s have made and played with? Take a trip into the past as we try out some of the crafts from the Living History Camp at the Carroll County Farm Museum. Only kids need to register. Registration begins 4/14.

For all ages. Join local guitarist, Sam Vilcek, for an afternoon of 80s hits as he plays on his acoustic guitar.

The McDaniel College Choir, led by Margaret Boudreaux, director of choral activities at McDaniel, presents “Of Wisdom and Folly.” According to Boudreaux, “this musical journey will take the audience around the world and from the most ancient times to the present days–exploring human natures–from fables to foibles.” Audience participation is encouraged on several pieces.
David Kreider, director of keyboard studies at McDaniel College and founder and artistic director of Chamber Music on the Hill, serves as accompanist. The Madrigal Singers, McDaniel’s premier a cappella vocal ensemble, also perform on several selections.

For ages 2 – 5. Explore dancing, singing, and shaking your sillies out at this movement-based program. Older siblings welcome.

For adults. Do you like to make home repairs on your vehicles but get occasionally stumped? Join Sara S. as she discusses how to use CCPL’s online resource, All-Data Pro, to find online manuals for vehicle repairs. All-Data Pro isn’t just good for the home mechanic, either. You can also learn how your vehicle works and what potential problems may be lurking just around the corner for your personal vehicles.

This end-of-the-year exhibition showcases works by graduating art and art history majors working in a range of media from two- and three-dimensional approaches to digital and new media.

For ages 2 – 5. We will read a story and take a nature walk to practice our scientific skills of observation. Only kids need to register. Registration begins 4/18.

McDaniel College’s Student African Drum Ensemble, under the direction of music faculty member Pape Demba “Paco” Samb, a Senegalese griot, and students in the “Making Rock” class, under the direction of music faculty member Roxanne Wehking, perform.

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

Debbie Wojciechowski, Evidential Medium presents “Connecting with Your Loved Ones”. Evidential mediumship is a style of mediumship practiced around the world that puts heavy weight on the medium’s ability to bring through extremely specific evidence. This evidence can include, but is certainly not limited to, names, personality traits, physical ailments, favorite past times, and phrases often used by loved ones in spirit. The connections often help the recipients to better understand their journey, and help them to realize that a different level of relationship is possible with their loved ones. Even if not all participants receive a message, they will gain an understanding of spiritual communications and the connections that are possible, and how to understand and notice signs from their loved ones. Tickets: $35.

The Ascension Country Breakfast is held on the first Saturday of every month. Come hungry, leave full. Called the best in Carroll County by many of our customers, a full all-you-can-eat breakfast menu including pancakes, Hahn sausage, scrambled eggs, hashed brown potatoes, egg and ham casserole, sausage gravy and biscuits, creamed chipped beef, assorted fruit, assorted pastries, fresh brewed coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, milk, and juices all at an affordable price. Plenty of parking in the lot behind the church off Ralph St.
The breakfast crew is always looking for more volunteers. If you would like to be involved with this monthly event that benefits the church financially, please contact the church office.

Three auctions: 9am outside (tools, lawn and garden, household; 9:30am special items (antiques, collectibles, art, jewelry, theme baskets); 12pm quilts and comforters.  Plants, baked goods and food (breakfast 7am-9:30am and lunch 10:30am-1pm), handcrafts and gifts, books and white elephant table.

For ages birth – 24 months. It’s prom season! Don’t let the big kids have all the fun, though. Wear something fancy and bring your little one to the library for some songs, movement, and photos in front of an elegant backdrop! Black-tie onesies are optional.

The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue is dedicated to preserving and performing the greatest music ever made – the music of the 1950’s Doo Wop era. From New Hampshire to New Orleans and Virginia to Vegas, The Corvettes perform the great music of the Doo Wop era with a fresh new energy. Their incredibly entertaining show and comical stage antics have left many a happy audience screaming for more! In the tradition of legendary Doo Wop revivalists Sha Na Na, every Corvettes show is more than a concert – it’s an all out a Doo Wop Celebration! Tickets: $28

This year, the Downtown Sykesville Connection (DSC) is not only showcasing some of the best Maryland wineries, the DSC is also bringing to downtown Sykesville over 50 vineyards from the Sonoma Valley, Argentina, France and Italy. Whites, reds and rosés, sangrias, wines, cavas and other specialty wines will be available for unlimited sampling with your collectible Sykesville glass.

Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at www.DowntownSykesville.com/Store

for $35 while supplies last.

Tickets will be available at the door for $40.

The 2019 wine sampling is as exciting and diverse as our live entertainment, local artists, and food trucks display! Three different music venues, street performers and tons of local artists will await you in downtown Sykesville. The event also showcases the local business community, embodying an atmosphere of old-fashioned, historic, small town charm.

Masterworks Chorale presents “Songs of Peace and Rejoicing” on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. in McDaniel College’s (Big) Baker Chapel. The concert features works from Praetorius, Brahms, Thomson, and others. Tickets and information are available at MCCC, Ticketleap, or the Carroll Arts Center.

Tickets cost $10 in advance or $12 at the door.

MCCC is funded in part by grants from the Maryland State Arts Council and the Carroll County Arts Council.

Margaret Boudreaux, director of choral activities at McDaniel, leads the Masterworks Chorale, with McDaniel College organist Ted Dix as accompanist. The concert features works by Michael Praetorius and others.

Handbell Concert sponsored by Westminster Ringers, Inc.

The Phi Beta Kappa Lifelong Learner Award is given to a member of the greater Westminster, Md., community and students from a variety of disciplines present their research at this event. Call 410- 857-2530 for more information.

Music and theatre arts students at McDaniel from the “Singing on Stage” class taught by Kyle Engler, senior lecturer in music, perform selections from renowned operas and Broadway musicals.

This annual concert features The Madrigal Singers, McDaniel’s premier a cappella vocal ensemble, under the direction of Margaret Boudreaux, director of choral activities at McDaniel. The Madrigal Singers perform unaccompanied vocal music, primarily Renaissance pieces, but also world music and vocal jazz. Audience participation is encouraged on several pieces.

For ages birth – 8. Join us for a special train storytime at the historic Mackenzie Caboose in downtown Mount Airy. Please choose one date to attend. Only kids need to register. Registration begins 4/23.

For adults. Looking for a Mother’s Day gift? Join us as we make a book folding project complete with fairytale flowers! All attendees need to register. Registration begins 4/23.

For adults. You can save up to three lives with your blood donation. Visit redcross.org or the Mount Airy Service Desk to sign-up now.

Directed by music lecturer Tim Jenkins, the concert features diverse styles of jazz, including classic big band swing, bebop, Latin, Funk, Jazz-rock and classic blues.

This annual event showcases student-produced fiction and documentary films as the culminating project for each cinema student’s senior capstone.

For ages 5 – adults. Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join us for a LEGO® program where you can build whatever you would like! We supply the blocks and you supply the creativity! Bring your dad or your mom and build together!

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

Directed by Linda Kirkpatrick, senior lecturer in music, the College Band performs musical selections chosen by members of the band. The McDaniel College Band features nearly 50 musicians, including McDaniel students, as well as McDaniel faculty members, band alumni and community musicians, performing everything from classical to pops.

May 11 & 12, 2019.  Hand-made functional stoneware pottery. Raku and wheel-throwing demonstrations. Other artists. Bring your mother and spend a fun day at the farm. Refreshments and recipes; farm animals.

Under the direction of music lecturer Shelley Ensor, McDaniel College’s Gospel Choir performs traditional and contemporary gospel music, as well as spirituals.

Come join us for an hour presentation on what the Orthodox Church is, what it believes and how it practices this belief. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A. Refreshments will be provided.

November 11, 2018 – May 12, 2019.  Second Sunday of every month.  Listen to snow emergency plan for cancellations.

May 11 & 12, 2019.  Hand-made functional stoneware pottery. Raku and wheel-throwing demonstrations. Other artists. Bring your mother and spend a fun day at the farm. Refreshments and recipes; farm animals.