Westminster

For ages 16 - Adults. Join Douglas Tallamy, author of Nature's Best Hope, for a virtual presentation on Homegrown National Park®, a grassroots call-to-action to regenerate biodiversity and ecosystem function. Register to attend the watch party at Exploration Commons at 50 East or watch virtually. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

For all ages. Do you have an overabundance of plants? Do your houseplants keep making babies? Well then, this event is for you1 Bring one or more pest-free plants to trade. They can be potted (recycled material suggested), cuttings, or with bare roots.

FREE class offered by The Bureau of Aging & Disabilities in partnership with Carroll Community College. Learn about sleep patterns, sleep techniques, sleep hygiene and ways to improve sleep for your loved one: • Stages of sleep • Sleep hygiene practices • Ways to improve sleep • Coping with sleep disorders Continental Breakfast Provided. No […]

For ages 12 - 17. Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too! Participants can join us in person or log in virtually through Zoom by registering. Visit site for details.

For Adults. Amiee Gibbs grew up in rural Maryland where she still lives on an allegedly haunted road but has dreams of running away to Ireland. She has worked for Penguin Random House for 13 years as a Sales Manager for independent bookstores across New England, New York, and the West Coast. Her first novel, […]

McDaniel College President Julia Jasken hosts an outdoor movie night to welcome the community to McDaniel’s campus. This free family-friendly event features Disney’s “Encanto” along with glow giveaways. Refreshments will be available for purchase from McDaniel College concessions starting at 7:30 p.m. Movie begins at approximately 8:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring their own […]

For Adults. Tracey Enerson Wood is a published playwright whose family is steeped in military tradition. Her novels include The Engineer's Wife and The War Nurse. Her latest, The President's Wife, is the incredible story of the First Lady who clandestinely assumed the presidency to protect her husband and her country at all costs. Books […]

The Official Maryland SummerFest will be hosted at the historical Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster, MD 🔆 Bringing to you a mashup of top notch artists and bands, local foodies, the best local wineries and breweries, and many unique vendors to shop from 🎸

For ages 16 - Adults. In this hands-on class, we'll make and enjoy delicious falafel with a creamy tahini sauce. This event requires a payment of $10.00 per registrant to attend. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

For Adults. Need to upgrade your computer skills? Our three-day digital literacy program will provide you with the technical skills needed to level up your career or computer use! It's more than an online class; you will earn a nationally recognized certification (Northstar Digital Literary Certificate) demonstrating your new digital literacy skils. Registration is required. […]

Marriage is a journey, filled with highs, lows, and all the in-betweens. With the right tools, there’s nothing two people in love can’t conquer together. So, if you’re engaged, seriously dating, or a recently-married couple, this day is for you! Key topics to be covered include: communication and conflict management, family dynamics, intimacy and affection, […]

For Adults. Join CCPL's Westminster Branch staff members, Tina Mawhinney, Joy Zimmer, and the Exploration Commons Teaching Kitchen for Cook the Book! This program features Trisha's Table: My Feel-Good Favorites for a Balanced Life, by Trisha Yearwood and Beth Yearwood Bernard. We'll start by making Trisha's Granola Parfait and Spinach Frittata, then discuss other recipes […]

For ages 16 - Adults. Get familiar with embroidery machines and the tools and materials you need to create a successful project. Through both lecture and demonstration, learn about Exploration Commons' Bernina 535E Embroidery Mache, types of hoops and stabilizers, and use embroidery motifs. Attendees may schedule an appointment to complete the Embroidery Machine Independent […]

The Historical Society of Carroll County presents the renowned Carroll County historian Joe Getty as he shares his extensive research and writing on the history of the Manchester cigar industry. He will share his latest discoveries in this not-to-be-missed look at one of Carroll County’s most unusual industries. Please check in when you arrive! The […]

Every family needs a fun “time-out” day out together! Celebrate National Family Day with MREC and create lasting memories at this year’s Mission Possible Family Event. The cost of $10 per family includes: Bear Branch Nature Center exhibits A uniquely-designed scavenger hunt Lawn games Play equipment A light dinner A family challenge and even more […]

Chamber Music on the Hill, in residence at McDaniel College, presents a concert by the Maryland State Boychoir. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and veterans, and free for children, as well as students with valid ID. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online. Visit www.facebook.com/CMOTH or call 443-974-6374 for ticket […]

The Illustrated Human* showcases the creative talent of tattoo artists beyond the canvas of skin and the diverse dialogues therein. Tattoo artists working in distinctive styles from across the U.S. are featured, with a specific focus on regional artists. *The exhibition title references Ray Bradbury’s famous short story collection, The Illustrated Man, wherein the narrator […]

For ages 8 - 12. Are you interested in participating in the Battle of the Books? Would you like some additional information about the titles on this year's elementary book list? Join us on Wednesday nights this fall as we listen to the first chapter of one of the books. There will be time to […]

Come watch and learn as Alon Nechushtan instructs CCC piano students in a masterclass setting before his evening concert. “Nechushtan is a talent to watch, with a surfeit of ideas, an unbridled spirit and bold, two fisted sense of architecture” —Downbeat Magazine Alon Nechushtan’s musical adventures have brought him to far corners such as the […]

Alon Nechushtan Ensemble: Time Went On Nechushtan is a talent to watch, with a surfeit of ideas, an unbridled spirit and bold, two-fisted sense of architecture.” —Downbeat Magazine Time Went On is an exciting new song cycle combining key moments in recent history that deal with emotions, observations, fears, aspirations and the changing times we […]

Mary Ann Ashcraft follows the journey of Carroll County native Isaiah Lightner from Union Bridge to Civil War battlefields, to an Indian reservation, and finally to a farm along Nebraska’s Platte River. Years of research and interactions with Lightner descendants have uncovered the twists and turns in the Lightner’s life. Please check in when you […]

Have you heard the tales of the ghosts of Cockey’s Tavern? Haunted portrait, footsteps, voices and more! Join HSCC and the Mid-Atlantic Paranormal Project (MAPP) as we investigate Cockey’s and the never before investigated Sherman-Fisher-Shellman house on October 21st. Learn the fascinating history of the buildings and explore with professional paranormal investigators two of Westminster’s […]

For ages 16 - Adult. Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives. Our October selection is the 2023 One Maryland One Book title, […]

NakedEye Ensemble: Looking Inward Facing Out NakedEye Ensemble is an electro-acoustic band with classical, rock and jazz DNA. Based out of Lancaster, PA, they commission work from young emerging composers such as Angélica Negrón, Molly Joyce, Florent Ghys and Monica Pearce, as well as established composers such as Jerome Kitzke, Randall Woolf and Zack Browning. […]

Baltimore-based painter Nora Sturges explores the transformation of visual environments in both practical and unintentional ways. Sturges, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in studio art from Bowdoin College and a Master of Fine Arts in painting from Ohio University, is the recipient of three Individual Artist Awards from the Maryland State Arts Council. Her […]

Mark your calendar for this year’s Annual Meeting of the membership on Halloween, October 31, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Best Western Conference Center, 451 WMC Drive, Westminster. A hot buffet and dessert will be provided by Santoni’s Marketplace and Catering followed by Society business and the event’s […]

For ages 12 - Adults. Interested in learning Python but don't know where to start? Join us for an introductory look at the Python programming language, resources for learning, and a general open discussion about programming. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

For Adults. Second in our Spices & Herbs series. This class will focus on black pepper's sourcing, flavors, and varieties. We will taste various forms of black pepper and evaluate the using flavor descriptors. Samples and receipts for sweet and savory dishes will be provided. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

For ages 13 - Adults. Participants will be enveloped by a positive atmosphere to create art that inspires kindness. Join Eric and Tina from Action for Kindness, to create your own hand-painted BE KIND sign. All supplies will be provided. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Join President Jasken and the McDaniel Women’s Leadership Network advisory council to celebrate the launch of the reimagined network and learn more about getting involved. McDaniel alum Kristin Kober '00, a certified executive coach and strategic consultant, will share how the Enneagram personality system can enhance self-awareness as a catalyst for success. To register and […]

Presented by Common Ground Downtown, a partnership between Common Ground on the Hill and the Carroll Arts Center. Fiddler, vocalist and master of stringed instruments, Bryan McDowell performed for 4 years with Claire Lynch and has since performed with bluegrass notables Sierra Hull, Alison Brown, Ron Block, & Molly Tuttle and many others from the […]

The Azimuth String Quartet, composed of Nicholas Currie and James Tung, violinists, Alice Tung, violist, and Adam Gonzalez, cellist, are joined by Dr. David Kreider, pianist, for an afternoon of classical string quartet gems.