Year Round
Mt. Airy 10K Volksmarch - 9 a.m.-5 p.m.  McDonald's, 1706 Ridgeside Drive, Mt. Airy.  Information:  Jerry Baugher, 301-829-3685.
 
Sykesville 10 KM Volksmarch - 9 a.m.-5 p.m.  The Inn at Norwood, 7514 Norwood Avenue, Sykesville.  Information:  Linwood Van Horn - 410-871-9464.
 
Westminster 10 KM Volksmarch - 7 a.m.-dusk.  Shell Gas Station and Convenience Store, 74 W. Main Street, Westminster.  Information:  Ocie Sigley, 410-874-0534.
 
Volunteers and Foster Homes Needed - Goldheart Golden Retriever Rescue seeking foster homes and volunteers for homeless Golden's until forever home is found.  Information:  410-877-9697, goldheart@goldheart.org or visit www.goldheart.org.
 
Sundays and Wednesdays
Western Maryland Railway Museum - Sundays, 1-4 p.m. and other days by appointment.  Memorabilia, archives and pictures.  41 N. Main Street, Union Bridge.  Information:  410-775-0150.
 
Mondays
Drop-In Computer Basics - 2 p.m.  Get help in setting up an e-mail account, downloading an e-reader or tablet device, navigating the internet or start exploring the jungle of social networking.  Adults.  North Carroll CCPL.
 
Russian Language Tutoring - 6 p.m.  Course is designed for people who are serious about learning Russian.  Based on basic grammar and in parallel, useful words and phrases.  Weekly course will teach necessary tools and how to se them.  Gain the ability to assemble any sentence.  Adults.  Eldersburg CCPL.
 
First and Third Mondays
Center for Conscious Living:  Spirituality and Recovery – 6:30 p.m.  Facilitated by Fred and Fred B.  South Carroll Senior and Community Center, 5928 Mineral Hill Road, Eldersburg.  Information;  Frank – 443-340-8677, Fred – 4l0-802-6426, Office – 410-318-8877/www.cccc.org.
 
Tuesdays
Tuesday Night Bingo - 5:30 p.m.-midnight.  Held each Tuesday with the exception of holidays, carnival week and other weeks as announced.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for food purchase.  Bingo starts at 7 p.m.  $  New Windsor Fire Department Social Hall, 101 High Street, New Windsor.  Information:  Dorothy Rue, 40-635-6373.
 
First Tuesdays
The Next Step - 7-8 p.m.  Support for the new lifestyle of a non-tobacco user.  Free.  Ground Floor Conference Room, Carroll Hospital Center.  Information:  410-871-7000.
 
Third Tuesdays
Blood Pressure Screenings - 9:30-11:30 a.m.  Free blood pressure checks given by a Registered Nurse from the Carroll County Health Department.  North Carroll CCPL.
 
Last Tuesdays
Drop-In Knitting - 6:30 p.m.  Last Tuesday of the month to share ideas, patterns, books and projects.  Beginnings should take a size 8 needle and light colored yarn (look for #4 on the label).  Ages 12-Adult.  Taneytown CCPL.
 
Wednesdays
Needles, Hooks and Books - 10 a.m.  Knit and talk about ideas, techniques, patterns and books.  Mt. Airy Town Hall.  Information:  Toni Minkel - 301-829-2348.
 
Alcoholics Anonymous - 8:30 p.m.  Calvary U.M. Methodist Church.
 
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Knit Wits - 7 p.m.  Beginners take a light colored worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles to class.  Beginners and experienced knitters welcome.  Ages 11-Adult.  Eldersburg CCPL.
 
Thursdays
Carroll County Business Professionals Networking - 7:30 a.m.  Weekly presentations. Harry's Main Street Grille, 65 W. Main Street, Westminster.
 
Trap Shoot - 6:30-10 p.m.  Must supply own shells.  $  Mt. Airy Chapter Izaak Walton League of America, Woodville Road, Mt. Airy.
 
Saturdays
Narcotics Anonymous - 7:30 p.m.  St. James Episcopal Church, 204 N. Main Street, Mt. Airy.
 
Fridays
Celebrate Recovery - 7:30-9 p.m.  Twelve-step Christian-based recovery program to help people deal with life's hurts, habits and hang-ups.  Free, open to the public.  West Falls Christian Community Church.  Information:  301-829-0733.

WESTMINSTER CCPL - THURSDAYS
 Songs at 6:30 Concert Series - Local and regional musicians featured.  Take a blanket or chair and enjoy.  All ages, children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  CCPL downtown (rain date location: Longwell Parking Garage lower level).  June 6 - Tony Sciuto; June 13 - The Billy Hedrick Bank; June 20 - The Weber Brothers; June 27 - The Tom Garmin Band; July 11 - Ray Owen; July 18 - Ron Zuskin & Friends; July 25 - Jesse Davis
 

MAGIC OF ROGER LINDSAY
Summer Reading Ambassador Roger Lindsay  will transport kids from 4 to 104 with magical happenings, illusions and laughter.  Joining Roger is Prop, the Magic Bunny.  Registration required.  June 21: Finksburg CCPL - 9:45 and 11 a.m.  June 26: Eldersburg CPPL - 9:45 and 11 a.m.  July 8:  Mt. Airy CCPL - 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  July 11:  Taneytown CCPL - 9:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.  July 12:  North Carroll CCPL - 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.  July 19:  Westminster CCPL - 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
 
CARROLL ARTS CENTER FREE MOVIES FOR THE FAMILY
Annual Summer Family Free Movies - 7 p.m.  First come, first served basis.  Concession stand.  June 25 - E.T The Extra Terrestrial, PG, 115 mins.; July 2 - An American Tail, G, 80 mins.; July 9 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, PG, 104 mins.; July 16 - The Little rascals, PG, 82 mins.; July 23 - Field of Dreams, PG, 107 mins.; and July 30 - The Muppet Movie, G, 95 mins.  Free.  Carroll Arts Center.
 

FARMERS MARKETS
Carroll County Farmers' Market - Carroll County Agriculture Center
Information:  Anita Bullock, 410-848-7748
Official opening date June 15 through Sept. 7.  Christmas Market:  Nov. 2-16, 30, Dec. 7-14 - 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fresh local, in-season produce, baked goods, eggs, jams and jellies, homemade crafts.
 
Carroll Hospital Center Farmers' Market - Parking lot facing Center below Emergency Department.
Information:  Colleen Duerr, 410-871-7073 or cduerr@carrollhospitalcenter.org
Thursdays, mid-June to Nov. 7, 12:30-4:30 p.m.  Call for opening information.
 
Downtown Westminster Farmers' Market - Municipal Parking Lot, Route 27 and Railroad Avenue.
Information:  Missie Wilcox, City of Westminster, mkw1498@aol.com
Tuesdays through Oct. 29 - 2-5 p.m.
Saturdays through Nov. 16 - 8 a.m.-noon
Producers Only market.  Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods, jams and jellies and plants.
 
Hampstead Farmers' Market - 1341 N. Main Street.
Information:  443-821-1339
Saturdays, Opening day June 1 through Sept. 28 - 9 a.m.-noon
Fresh, seasonal produce, homemade offerings and local artisans.
 
Mt. Airy Main Street Farmers' Market - Park Avenue between Cross Street and Veterans Way
Information:  301-829-1983
Wednesdays through Sept. 25 - 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Fresh produce, baked goods, honey, eggs, crafts and entertainment.
 
Taneytown Farmers' Market - Memorial Park, Route 140.
Information:  443-918-8100
Saturdays through Sept. 7 - 9 a.m.-noon.
Local fruits, vegetables, herbs, baked goods, eggs, honey, flowers and plants.  Entertainment or demonstrations every Saturday.
 
Westminster Antique Mall Farmers' Market - 433 Hahn Road
Information:  443-536-3581
Tuesdays, call for opening day - 3:30-6:30 p.m.

MAY

May 2, 23
Small Steps to Health & Wealth - 7 p.m. May 2 - Taneytown CCPL; May 23 - Mt. Airy CCPL.  Learn strategies to jumpstart  your physical and fiscal health.  Dr. Virginia Brown of the University of Maryland Extension Education office will assist in identifying achievable goals and develop strategies on how to make them a reality.  Take 1-2 physical and financial goals to the meeting.  Adults.  Taneytown CCPL.

May 3-4
One-Act Play Festival! - 7:30 p.m. - May 3-4; 2 p.m. - May 4.  Carroll Community College Drama Club will host its third festival, plays that are student-selected and produced.  Free and open to the public.  Scott Center, Carroll Community College.  Information:  William Gillett, 410--386-8564 or wgillett@carrollcc.edu.

Mystery Dinner Theatre - 7 p.m.  $  Krug auditorium, Carroll Lutheran Village, 300 St. Luke Circle, Westminster.  Information:  Maryann Leckron, 443-605-1011.

Finally Heard:  Feminine Heroes of An Uncivil War - 8 p.m. - May 3; 2 p.m. - May 4.  The Maryland Ensemble Theatre will present the story of six women who served their country in different capacities during the Civil War.  Based on journals, letters, medical records, family accounts and legends, the stories include a nurse, a canteen woman, a slave, two spies and a soldier.  Ages 12-adult.  Sponsored by the Carroll County Office of Tourism.  $.  Carroll Arts Center.  

May 3-5
44th Annual Flower and Plant Market- noon-4 p.m. - May 3; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. - May 4; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - May 5.  Specialty plants, hanging baskets, perennials, annuals, vegetable plants and shrubs.  Tours of the historic Shriver Homestead and Grist Mill.  Free admission to grounds.  Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Silver Run.  Information:  Marlene Lufriu, 410-848-2288.

May 4-5
First Call Civil War Expo and Living History Reenactment - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. - May 4; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - May 5.  First Call begins the 150th commemorative anniversary of Carroll County's involvement in the Civil War.  $  Carroll County Farm Museum.  Information:  410-386-3880.

Mayberry Mill Arts, Crafts & Gifts Show - 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  Handcrafted items displayed in a pre-Civil War flour mill.  Hanging baskets, bedding and vegetable plants available.  Mayberry Mill, Mayberry & Stone Roads, Westminster.  Information:  Mary Ann Galandak, 410-848-6213.

May 7-17
McDaniel College Senior Capstone Exhibition II - May 7, 7-9 p.m. - Opening reception.  Call for gallery hours.  Featured works are from students working studio art.  Free and open to the public.  Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall, McDaniel College.  Information:  410-857-2595.

May 11-12
Rhododendron Society Show - 7 a.m.-4 p.m. - May 11; 9 a.m.=2 p.m. - May 12.  Azaleas, rhododendrons, and companion plants, such as hollies, hostas and other perennials will be available for purchase.  Free.  Shipley Arena, Carroll County Agriculture Center.  Information:  http://mdrhododendron.org.

Shiloh Pottery Mother's Day Show and Sale - 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  Homemade pottery for sale.  Pottery making demonstrations.  Farm animals.  Refreshments.  Music by Slim Harrison.  Sunnyland Music Raku and blacksmithing demonstrations.  Shiloh Pottery, 1027 Brodbeck Road, Hampstead.  Information:  Ken Hankins, 410-239-8888.

May 11, 25
The Confederates are Coming … Again!  May 11:  10 a.m. - Westminster  CCPL; 2 p.m. - North Carroll CCPL.  May 25:  11 a.m. - Mt. Airy CCPL; 2 p.m. - Eldersburg CCPL.  General J.E.B. Stuart, portrayed by storyteller David Shuey, and his warhorse Skylark will be out and about in town before they make their appearance at the library to regale every9ohe with their exploits.  All ages; children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.


May 13-14
Carroll Singers Presents What a Wonderful World - Songs of Faith, Hope and Inspiration - 7:30 p.m.  $  Westminster High School Auditorium.  Tickets:  Stu's Music, Coffey Music, Carroll Arts Council and Carroll Singers members.  Information:  Glenn Patterson, 410-848-5581.

May 13-June 11
2nd Annual Paint-Out Westminster Exhibit - 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  Artwork created during the Westminster Flower and Jazz Festival will be on display in the new Director's Hall Gallery, Carroll Arts Center.  Free.

May 17-18
Relay for Life - call for times.  Join the global movement to end cancer.  Help raise awareness and honor a cancer survivor loved one or loved one lost.  Get a group together for the walk.  Shipley Arena, Carroll County Agriculture Center.  Information/sign-up:  Jen Burdette, 410-781-4316 or jen.burdette@cancer.org.

May 18-19
Blacksmith Days- 8 a.m.-5 p.m.  Guest blacksmiths demonstrate specialty forged items.  Hands-on classes.  Auction of equipment and forged items.  Food for sale.  Farmhouse tours.  Living History Center, exhibit buildings and Museum gift shop.  Hosted by the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland.  $  Museum season passes honored.  Information:  Carroll County Farm Museum, 410-386-3880.

Mount Airy MayFest - 9 a.m.-5 p.m.  Old fashioned street festival with lots of vendors, crafts, artists, food, live entertainment and much more.  Historic Main Street, Mt. Airy.  Information:  Ricky Lawson, 301-829-2112.

Wednesday, May 1
Senior Law Day - times vary, call for correct times.  Attorneys will help prepare Medical Power of Attorney, Living Wills and Advance Directives.  Appointments required at front desk.  All Senior and Community Centers in Carroll County.  

Thursday, May 2
Birthday Celebration- noon.  Westminster Senior and Community Center.

Lunch & Learn:  Spring Cleaning - 12:30 p.m.  FSC Educator, Virginia Brown, with the University of Maryland, will lead the discussion.  South Carroll Senior and Community Center.

Videopalooza - 6-10 p.m.  Annual showcase of student-produced digital features.  Public speaking contest for students,  Prizes awarded preceding the film screening.  Free and open to the public.  Decker Auditorium, Lewis Hall of Science, McDaniel College.

Friday, May 3
McDaniel String Ensemble - 7 p.m.  Director Nicholas Currie.  Free and open to the public.  Little Baker Chapel, McDaniel College.

Saturday, May 4
Trash to Treasures Flea Market - 8 a.m.-2 p.m.  Household items, furniture, tools, jewelry and more.  Proceeds for space rental and concessions go directly to the Freedom Area Recreation Council.  Carrolltown Center Parking Lot, 6400 Ridge Road, Eldersburg.  Information:  Tracy Cox, 410-795-9101.

Jedi Training Day - 11 a.m.  Celebrate Star Wars Day by becoming a Jedi Knight.  All ages; children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  Taneytown CCPL.

Sunday, May 5
Historical SocieTea Tea & Tidbits - call for times and details.  The afternoon tea, with a Civil War twist, will have a variety of teas and delicious foods while learning about women during the Civil War.  $  Koontz-Yingling Learning Center, Cockey's Tavern.  Historical Society of Carroll County.

Carroll County Zumbathon - noon-3 p.m. Join 300+ zumba fitness enthusiasts for two hours of zumba fitness to benefit Freedom Area Recreational Council programs in the Carroll County area.  $  Winfield Fire Hall, 1320 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville.  Information:  Tracy Cox, 410-795-9101.

4th Annual Fine Art & Wine Festival - noon-5 p.m.  Juried artists, wine, food, live music.  Sykesville Main Street.  Information:  410-795-8959 or www.sykesvillemainstreet.com.

Taste of Eldersburg - 5-8 p.m.  Taste delicious foods from a dozen or more local Eldersburg restaurants, vote on your favorite.  Silent auction.  $  Winfield Fire Hall, 1320 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville.  Information:  Tracy Cox, 410-795-9101.

Music Theatre/Opera Workshop Presents - 7 p.m.  Director Kyle Engler.  Music and theatre students will perform a program of selections from both musicals and opera.  Free and open to the public.  WMC Alumni Hall, McDaniel College.  Information:  410-8587-2599.

Monday, May 6
An Evening of Madrigals - 7:30 p.m.  Department Chair Margaret Boudreaux will direct.  Madrigal singers are selected from the membershi8p of the college choir.  They perform exclusively unaccompanied vocal music, primarily Renaissance Madrigals, but also include a variety of world music and vocal jazz.  Free and open to the public.  Little Baker Chapel, McDaniel College.  

Tuesday, May 7
Memory Screening Day - 9 a.m.-noon.  Appointment required.  Taneytown Senior and Community Center.

Medical Talk:  Strokes - 10 a.m.  Registered Nurse Melissa Murdock, Community Educator from the Learning Center at Carroll Hospital Center, will lead the discussion.  Reservations required.  North Carroll Senior and Community Center.

YA Forever Book Club - 7 p.m.  Book club for teens and adults.  This month's selection is Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein.  Refreshments served.  Ages 14-Adult.  Eldersburg CCPL.

Wednesday, May 8
Make the Craft of the Month - 10 a.m.  Reservation required.  Westminster Senior and Community Center.

North Carroll Senior Book Discussion Group - 1 p.m.  Book of the month is The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce.  Adults.  North Carroll CCPL.

Thursday, May 9
Carroll Tech Council - 8-10 a.m.  Meeting open to the public.  Carroll Nonprofit Center, 255 Clifton Boulevard, Westminster.  Information:  Carroll Technology Council - 443-244-1262

Mother's Day Luncheon & Tea - 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.  Reservation required by May 2.  Taneytown Senior and Community Center.

Mother's Day Luncheon: Baked Potato Day - 11:30 a.m.  Reservations for lunch must be made by May 2.  Entertainment by Rear View Mirror.  Westminster Senior and Community Center.

Mother's Day Celebration - 11:45 a.m.  Reservations required by May 2.  Mt. Airy Senior and Community Center.

Mother's Day Celebration - noon.  Entertainment by Dean Martin impersonator, Eric Richardson.  Lunch reservations required.  South Carroll Senior and Community Center.

Crafting with Old Books:  Spring - 6:30 p.m.  See April 4 for information.  All materials furnished.  Registration begins April 25.  Eldersburg CCPL.

Genre-flecting Book Club - 7 p.m.  Spring quarter selections are classic short stories.  This month's selection is Big Blonde by Dorothy Parker.  Adults.  Finksburg CCPL.

Jazz Night - 8 p.m.  McDaniel College's Department of Music students will be directed by Bo Eckard.  Ensembles include the Thursday Jazz Ensemble, the Monday Jazz Ensemble and the Jazz Combo with vocalists.  Jazz will include big band swing, bebop, Latin, funk, jazz-rock and Tin Pan Alley.  Free and open to the public.  Decker Center Forum, McDaniel College.

Friday, May 10
AARP Older Driver Safety Class - 9 a.m.-3 p.m.  Registration required.  North Carroll Senior and Community Center.

Mother's Day Tea and Fashion Show - noon.  Sponsored by the Site Council.  South Carroll Senior and Community Center.

Senior Activity Night - 4 p.m.  Dinner at 5.  Cards, games, billiards, computer or exercise equipment use.  Reservations for dinner required  by May 9.  South Carroll Senior and Community Center.

McDaniel College Band Concert - 7 p.m.  More than 60 students, faculty members, band alumni and community musicians, under the direction of Dr. Linda Kirkpatrick, will perform everything from classical to pops.  Free and open to the public.  WMC Alumni Hall, McDaniel College.

Saturday, May 11
Flower and Jazz Fun Run Walk and 5K - 9 a.m. - 200 yard dash for children ages 6 and under; 9:15 a.m. - one mile fun run for children ages 7 and up; 9:30 a.m. - 5K begins.  $  Proceeds benefit the  Carroll County Youth Services Bureau and the Westminster Family Fitness Center Group Fitness Program.  Awards are courtesy of Flying Feet Running Program and Change, Inc.  $  Wakefield Valley Community Trail.  Information:  Sarah Carias or Beth Lande, 410-751-5501.

2nd Annual Paint-Out Westminster - 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  .  In conjunction with Westminster’s Flower and Jazz Festival, artists will paint “plein air” (on-site).  The public will have the chance to see how artworks are created by artists working in a community setting.  Rain or shine.  Artists will be stationed in various locations throughout downtown Westminster, capturing images of historic buildings and colorful gardens.  Artists, 18 years or older, interested in participating can visit the Art Center's website or all Susan Williamson.  Pre-registration must be in by May 1.

Swing Music and Dance - 10 a.m.  This outdoor program of lively swing music and dance helps to kick off the Westminster Flower & Jazz Festival.  Featured are the Herb Sell Ensemble, singer Audrey Cimino, and the Gottaswing Dancers.  All ages; children 3 and under must be accompanied by adult caregivers.  Mary Lou Dewey Sculpture Park, Westminster CCPL.

Annual Flower and Jazz Festival - 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  Day of fun and jazz.  Local nurseries set up displays of unusual plant and shrubs.  Over 100 craft vendors displaying unique items.  Free, no pets allowed.  Downtown Historic Westminster Main Street.  Information:  410-848-916.

CompuKids and TechWorks Donation Day - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  Volunteers needed, service learners welcome.  Carroll Nonprofit Center, 255 Clifton Boulevard, Westminster.  Information:  Carroll Technology Council - 443-244-1262

Free Spirit Book Club -  2 p.m.  May selection is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.  Adults.  Eldersburg CCPL.

Westminster Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert - 3 p.m.  Performing under the direction of Dr. Linda Kirkpatrick, will be students from McDaniel College and Carroll Community College and faculty members from McDaniel.  $  Scott Center, Carroll Community College.  Information:  410-386-8000.

Sykesville Cinema:  Finding Nemo - call for time and during questionable weather conditions.  Rated G.  Take your lawn chair.  Concessions on sale.  Free.  South Branch Park, 350 W. Friendship Road, Sykesville.  Information:  410-795-8959

Sunday, May 12
Gospel Choir Concert - 3 p.m.  Under the direction of Music Lecturer Eric Byrd, the choir will perform spirituals, as well as traditional and contemporary gospel music.  Voices of Praise will open the concert.  WMC Alumni Hall.  Free and open to the public.  McDaniel College.

Monday, May 13
Spring Cleaning - noon.. Dr. Virginia Brown, University of Maryland Extension Office, will demonstrate how to make green cleaning products.  Westminster Senior and Community Center.

Tuesday, May 14
Senior Blood Pressure Screening - 11 a.m.-noon.  Free service by Carroll Hospital Center.

HSCC Box Lunch Talk:  Hidden Treasures, Lost and Then Found - noon-1 p.m.  St. John Catholic Church was Westminster's tallest landmark on Main Street from 1865 until 1977 when the last portion of the bell tower was demolished. Imported European artifacts - including marble statuary and Franz Mayer stained glass windows - disappeared!  Mary Jane Buettner, author of the novel A Key to Love, will discuss the uncovering of the hidden treasure, once lost, then found.   Carroll Post American Legion, corner of Green and Sycamore Streets, Westminster.  Take your lunch or buy it.  Dessert and beverages are provided.  $  To order lunch:  410-857-7953.

Healthy Cents - 12:30 p.m.  Presentation by Terry Serio of the University of Maryland Extension.  South Carroll Senior and Community Center.

Wednesday, May 15
Clean Car Clinic - 9 a.m.-noon.  ASE-certified technicians from the University of Maryland, will perform a 15 minute, 26-point inspection.  Appointments must be made at front desk.  Mt. Airy Senior and Community Center.

Older Americans Day Celebration - 11:30 a.m.  Unleash the Power of Age luncheon.  Reservations must be made by May 8.  Entertainment by the Silver Tones.  Westminster Senior and Community Center.

Older Americans Day - 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.  Entertainment by Douglas Phebus.  Taneytown Senior and Community Center.

Older Americans Day - 11:45 a.m.  Fried chicken lunch.  Live entertainment at 12:15 p.m. by the Retro-Rockets.  Reservations must be made by May 8.  Mt. Airy Senior and Community Center.

Unleash the Power of Age - noon.  Older Americans Month celebrates with fried chicken lunch followed by a talent show.  Reservations required for lunch by May 10.  South Carroll Senior and Community Center.

Older Americans Month - noon.  Special fried and baked chicken meal with strawberry sundaes.  Registration required by May 8.  North Carroll Senior and Community Center.

Mt. Airy Book Discussion Group - 1 p.m.  May selection is Next to Love by Ellen Feldman.  Adults.  Mt. Airy CCPL.

Family Movie Night - 6:30 p.m.  Popcorn furnished.  All ages; children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  Westminster CCPL.

Thursday, May 16
Taneytown Adult Book Discussion Group- 6:30 p.m.  Book discussion:  Jefferson's Sons by Kimberly Brubaker.  Adults.  Taneytown CCPL.

Carroll Tech Council's 16th Annual Golf Tournament - 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  The Links at Challedon.  Registration/information:  443-244-1262 or www.carrolltechcouncil.org.

U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters - 7 p.m.  Under the leadership of Senior Chief Musician Georgina L. Todd, the Sea Chanters will perform a variety of music ranging from classical choral music to traditional sea chanteys to Broadway musicals.  Free, limit of four tickets per person.  Reserve on line or mailing as self-addressed stamped envelop to the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main Street, Westminster 21157.  Additional information:  410-848-7272.

Ring in Spring Concert - 7 p.m. Freedom Area Ringers Bell Choir perform.  Refreshments served.  All ages; children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  Eldersburg CCPL.

Saturday, May 18
Annual Hampstead Day - 8 a.m.-4 p.m.  Antiques, crafts, hot dog eating contest, entertainment.  Kid's rides, Antique, Classic Car Show.  Bus shuttle from North Carroll High School.  Hampstead Main Street.

And They're Off!  Preakness in the Park - 11 a.m.  Activities for the young and young-at-heart, to include relay races, stomp the fly contest, sugar-cube-in-the-haystack search, scavenger hunt for horse items, and creating a hat for the Preakness celebration.  All ages; children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  Mary Lou Dewey Sculpture Park, Westminster CCPL.

40th Anniversary Candlelight Gala and Reception - 3 p.m.  Featured will be performances sampling the outreach master class, recitals and chamber ensembles from the professional and rising star groups: Dhalia Flute Duo; Park Piano Trio9; Beijing Guitar Duo.  Tickets/Information:  410-997-2324 or www.candlelightconcerts.org.

Bull & Oyster Roast - 6-10 p.m.  Food, entertainment, silent auction.  $  New Windsor Fire Hall.  Information:  410-596-9636.

Sunday, May 19
Handel's Israel in Egypt - 7 p.m.  Masterworks Chorale's spring concert, directed by Dr. Margaret Boudreaux.  The 70-member chorale will be accompanied by a chamber ensemble.  Organist Ted Dix will be featured.  Reception will follow immediately.  $  Big Baker Memorial Chapel, McDaniel College.  Information:  410-871-3371 or www.masterworksofcc.org.

Monday, May 20
North Carroll Book Discussion Group - 6:30 p.m.  Hillary Jordan's novel Mudbound will be selection for the month.  Adults.  North Carroll CCPL.

Dr. Arthur G. Tracey's Papers - 7:30-9 p.m.  Cathy Baty will discuss the collection of research materials, file cards, drawings, surveyors' books and maps of early land patents and settlements patterns in Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick and Washington counties that were the life long work of Drs. Arthur G. and Grace Tracey.   Free.  Carroll County Genealogical Society, Dixon Room, Westminster CCPL.  Information:  Linda Conroy, touching.the.past@gmail.com.

Tuesday, May 21
Senior Game Night - 5-8 p.m.   Dinner at 5 p.m., games follow at 6-8 p.m.  Taneytown Senior and Community Center.

Wednesday, May 22
AARP Older Driver Safety Class - 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  $  Mt. Airy Senior and Community Center.

Medical Talk:  Stroke Talk - noon.  Mellissa Murdock, RN, BSN.  Westminster Senior and Community Center.

Thursday, May 23
Health Chat - 9-10:30 a.m.  Melissa from Carroll County Medical center will lead the discussion.  Free blood pressure screenings will follow the chat.  Taneytown Senior and Community Center.

Lecture:  Stroke - noon.  Presentation by Melissa Murdock from Carroll Hospital Center.  Mt. Airy Senior and Community Center.

Memorial Day Party - noon.  Picnic lunch followed by Maria Rose and Danny Elswick entertaining.  Reservations for lunch required by May 16.  South Carroll Senior and Community Center.

Mt. Airy Senior Book Discussion Group - 12:30 p.m.  The selection for this month is The Lost Valentine by James Michael Pratt.  Adults.  Mt. Airy Senior and Community Center.

Friday, May 24
Memorial Day Picnic - 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  Reservations must be made by May 17.  Taneytown Senior and Community Center.

Memorial Day Indoor Picnic - 11:45 a.m.  Reservations must be made by May 17.  Mt. Airy Senior and Community Center.

Monday, May 27
All branches of the Carroll County Public Library will be closed.

145th Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony- 10 a.m.  One of the oldest Memorial Day parades in the U.S., the parade starts on Pennsylvania, meanders down Main Street and ends on Church Street at the Westminster Ceremony where a memorial service will begin at 11 a.m.  Information:  Daniel Bohn, 410-259-8285.

Tuesday, May 28
Let's Get American Singing - 12:30 p.m.  Karaoke with Rick Hill.  South Carroll Senior and Community Center.

Thursday, May 30
Remembering Memorial Day - 11:10 a.m.  .....with Bob Alexander.  Westminster Senior and Community Center.

JUNE
Through June 7
Carroll Arts Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary - A special exhibit of 120 works of arts, each measuring exactly 10"x10" featuring painting, drawing, printmaking collage, sculpture, photography and mixed media will commemorate the occasion.  All works will sell for $100 each with 75 percent going directly to the artist and 25 percent benefiting the Arts Council.  Information/times:  410-848-7272.
 
Through June 11
2nd Annual Paint-Out Westminster Exhibit - 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  Artwork created during the Westminster Flower and Jazz Festival will be on display in the new Director's Hall Gallery, Carroll Arts Center.  Free.

June 1- Aug. 10
2013 Summer Reading Program at CCPL  - Readers of all ages are encouraged to sign up for our Summer Reading Program. The summer will be filled with activities, programs with special guests, puppet shows, and prizes. Register online at library.carr.org or at any library branch. There will also be a special summer reading program just for adults.  All programs are free!  For more information, call 410.386.4488.
 
June 1-Aug. 16
The Shepherd's Staff's "Back to School" Program - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Monday-Tuesday-Friday; Thursday - 3-7 p.m.  Seeking donations for school essentials, i.e. school supplies, new backpacks, monetary donations to purchase new shoes, new/nearly new school clothing and new or used books.  Special need for new or gently used back-to-school clothing 2T-5T and larger sized clothing for high school students.  Information:  410-857-5944 or shepstaff@comcast.net.
 
June 3, 18, July 1, 16
North Carroll Knitter's Night - 7 p.m.  All knitters and crocheters, join informal gathering to share projects, tips and books.  Adults.  North Carroll CCPL.
 
June 8, July 13
Sykesville Cinema Outdoor Movie in the Park - dusk.  Free. South Branch Park on Main Street.  June 8 - We Bought a Zoo; July 13 - How to Train Your Dragon.  Fresh popcorn and refreshments.  Information:  410-795-8959.
 
June 10, 18, July 8, 22
North Carroll Writers Group - 8 p.m. Meet bi-monthly to share in a non-judgmental atmosphere.  Adults.  North Carroll CCPL.
 
June 10, July 8
Digital Photo Books - 7 p.m.  Learn to create your own digital books by adding personal photos to tell your story.  Create a book of vacation memories, sports endeavors, and a special gift.  Take your laptop to learn on the spot or take the new scrapbooking skills home.  Registration required.  Ages 13-Adult.  Finksburg CCPL.
 
June 11, July 9
Thinking Out Loud - 1 p.m.  This facilitated discussion meeting will explore the ramifications of social mores, the nature of human life, and anything else under the sun.  The goal of this program of practical philosophy is to help libraries, retirement communities, and other venues engage the public in reflections and discussion on topics such as the importance of reputation, closed-mindedness, the nature of beauty, patience, friendship, optimism, and similar subjects.  There is just one rule: no discussion of partisan political issues. Adults.  Finksburg CCPL.
 
June 13-Aug. 6
Meet the Artists - 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Opening Reception.  Over 100 local artists will be featured .  Free and open to the public.  Carroll Arts Center Commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War
 
Lincoln, 2013 Award-Winning Film - 3 and 7 p.m.  Rated PG13, runs 150 mins.  $  Carroll Arts Center.
 
Cold Mountain- 7:30 p.m.  The story takes place in the waning days of the Civil War as a wounded soldier embarks on a journey back to North Carolina to reunite with his sweetheart.  Rated R, run 154 mins.  $  Carroll Arts Center.
 
June 14, July 12
80's Retro Movie Series -   2 p.m.  Go back in time to the era of big hair and parachute pants.  Visit library.carr.org for movie title and rating.  Ages 11-Adult.  Westminster CCPL.
 
Tunes Under the Main Street Moon Concert Series - 7-10 p.m.  Live Music, Sykesville Main Street Gazebo.  Shops open until 10 p.m. serving wine and refreshments.  Main Street, Sykesville.  Information:  410-795-8959.
 
June 19, July 17
Family Movie Night - 6:30 p.m.  Refreshments served.  Call library or visit library carr.org for movie title and rating.  All ages, children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  Westminster CCPL.
 
Crochet 911 - 7 p.m.  Join Caroline Brocato to learn how to crochet.  Take a size J hook and light colored yarn to class.  Ages 11-Adult.  Eldersburg CCPL.
 
June 20, July 18
Crafting with Old Books- 6:30 p.m.  Fun program to rescue and repurpose old books, turning them into art objects or practical items for the home.  All materials furnished.  Registration begins Jun 6.  Adults.  Eldersburg CCPL.
 
June 21, July 19
Sykesville Concerts in the Park -  7-10 p.m.  June 21 - Tay Jacobe; July 19 - Jessie McGee of Leftstronger.  Snack bar and playground.  Millard Cooper Park, Sykesville.  Information:  410-795-8959.
 
June 22, 23
Wine, Art and Jazz Festival - 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Fine artists and artisans, sculpture, wine-themed accessories, live jazz bands, children's activities.  Food vendors.  Memorial Park, Taneytown.  Information:  410-751-1100.
 
June 22, 29, July 5
Movies @ Your Library - 2 p.m.  Refreshments.  Ages 7-Adult.  Visit library.carr.org for title and rating.  Eldersburg CCPL.
 
June 22, July 27, Aug. 24
Movie in the Park (TBA) - dusk.  Free movie night.  Take your blanket or lawn chair.  Food and movie-time snacks available at FSK concession stand.  Memorial Park, Taneytown.  Information:  Bob Mitchell, 410-751-1100.
 
June 27-29
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - 8 p.m.  Outdoor summer production is a hilarious tale of overachievers' angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsides vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime.  Free.  Carroll Community College.  Information:  410-386-8256.
 
June 28-30
Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of Corbits Charge - Three days packed with special events.  Union Mills Homestead.  Information:  unionmills.org.
 
June 30-July 5; July 7-12
Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks  Classes to fit everyone, single class or complete day.  Music, art, dance, film and more.  Learn from world-class musicians, performers, artists and lecturers.  McDaniel College.  Registration and class information:  www.commongroundonthehill.org.
 
Saturday, June 1
Trash to Treasures Flea Market - 8 a.m.-2 p.m.  Household items, furniture, tools, jewelry.  Proceeds from rental of spaces and concessions go directly to the Freedom Area Rec Council.  Carrolltown Center Parking Lot.  Information:  www.freedomfitness.info/events.
 
Strawberry Festival, Yard Sale & Flea Market - 9 a.m.-2 p.m.  Fresh Strawberries available by the quart and fresh Strawberries over Ice Cream.  Food served all day.  Baked items, handmade crafts, plants, white elephant, Christmas items, handmade jewelry.  Pleasant Valley Fire Engine Display.  Entertainment by Carroll Lutheran Village’s “Never Too Late Band.”  Rain or shine.  St. Mary's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3978 Littlestown Pike, Westminster.  Information:  410-346-7146 or www.stmaryelc.org.
 
Art in the Park - 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  Over 70 artists will display paintings, drawings, collages, photographs, fine prints, sculptures, jewelry, ceramic art and stained glass.  Entertainment will be provided by roaming musicians and dancers.  Free craft activities for children.  Free.  Westminster City Hall grounds, Locust, Longwell and Key Streets.  Information:  410-848-7272   or www.carrollcountyartscouncil.
 
Hafla Summer Belly Dance Festival - 2:30 p.m.  Yasaman and Friends will demonstrate the different styles of belly dancing.  All ages, children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  Registration begins Ma
 
7th Annual Strawberry Festival - 3- 7 p.m.  Fried chicken platters, sandwiches, strawberries and ice cream, entertainment.  $  Zion United Methodist Church, Route 97 at Nicodemus Road, Westminster.
 
Westminster Ringers Handbell Concert - 7:30 p.m.  Scott Theatre, Carroll Community College.  Information:  thewestminsterringers.org.
 
Sunday, June 2
Spring Muster and Antique Fire Equipment Show - 9 a.m.  Antique fire equipment on display, fire service items flea market, drafting by the lake, pumping contests and a parade.  Food vendors on site.  $  Carroll County Farm Museum.  Information:  cafaa.net.
 
Pipes in the Park - 2 p.m.  Jared Denhard, a member of Howard Community College and Stevenson University, will introduce the Highland Bagpipes, the Celtic harp, Irish whistle, and the Galacian and Border pipes.  All ages, children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  Westminster CCPL.

Frederick Moyer Classical Piano Concert - 2 p.m.  Free and open to the public.  Carroll Lutheran Village Krug Chapel Auditorium.  Information:  443-605-1025.
 
Wednesday, June 5
Crime Prevention Talk - noon.  Bruce Lohr from the Maryland Community Crime Prevention Institute will talk about "Homeland Security."  Taneytown Senior and Community Center.
 
Book Discussion Group - 6:30 p.m.  This month's selection is The Cookbook Collector by Allegra Goodman.  Adults.  Westminster CCPL.
 
Thursday, June 6
Gang Awareness - noon.  Bruce Lohr with the Maryland Crime Prevention Program will speak on this subject.  Mt. Airy Senior and Community Center.
 
Strawberry Feast & Birthday Celebration - noon.  Westminster Senior and Community Center.
 
Monthly Birthday Celebration - 12:15 p.m.  Taneytown Senior and Community Center.
 
Eek!  Bugs are in My Garden  7 p.m.  Master Gardener Connie Hoge will introduce you to the world of insects in your yard and gardens.  Adults.  Eldersburg CCPL.
 
Friday, June 7
Mother's Day & Father's Day Program - 11 a.m.  Music and dancing with entertainment by Never Too Late.  Special FKC or grilled chicken meal.  Call center by May to register for lunch.  North Carroll Senior and Community Center.
 
Saturday, June 8
Yard Sale - 7 a.m.-2 p.m.  Household items, jewelry, art, collectibles.  Donations accepted June 3-4 and 7 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and June 6 from 3-6 p.m.  Sponsored by Shepherd's Staff and Grace Lutheran Church, 30 Carroll Street, Westminster.  Rain date June 15.  Information?:  410-857-5944.
 
41st  Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention - 9 a.m.-7 p.m.  Juried arts and crafts, children's area, and food.  Take a lawn chair and enjoy the band competitions.  Bluegrass, old-time, Celtic music, as well as Southern Appalachian clog dancing.  Take an instrument and join in.  $  Carroll County Farm Museum.  Information:  www.commongroundonthehill.org.
 
Shepherd's Staff Fund Raiser - 10 a.m.-3 p.m.  Have breakfast or lunch at Roy Rogers, corner of Sullivan Road and Route 140/97.  Roy Rogers will contribute 25% of the receipts to help fund The Shepherd's Staff programs.  Information:  410-857-5944.
 
Meet Humorist Michele Wojo Wojciechowski - 1 p.m.  Ms. Wojciechowski, award-winning author, freelance writer, humorist and stand-up comedian, will be a guest of the Carroll County Chapter Maryland Writers Association.  Elections follow talk.  Mt. Airy CCPL.
 
Free Spirit Book Club - 2 p.m.  June selection is Tara Road  by Maeve Binchy.  Adults.  Eldersburg CCPL.
 
Sunday, June 9
Country Cruizn Car Show - 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  Cars, trucks and motorcycles, any year, make or model.  Food, beverages, vendors, live auction, entertainment, games, 50/50 and more.  Live music by Wylde Fire Band.  Memorial Park, Taneytown.  Rain date June 17.  Information:  Grand, 443-824-0639, Sheila, 410-412-6787 or http://www.streetcarsofdesire.com/Flyers/2012%20Country%20Cruizn.pdf.
 
Monday, June 10
Health Talk:  What Are the Facts about Strokes? - 10 a.m.  Melissa Burdock from the Carroll Hospital Center will lead the discussion.  Mt. Airy Senior and Community Center.
 
Tuesday, June 11
HSCC Box Lunch Talk:  Rural Routes as Relics of History: The Mills of Carroll County- noon-1 p.m.  Priscilla Ord explores the many roads named after the once numerous mills of Carroll County.  Carroll Post American Legion, corner of Green and Sycamore Streets, Westminster.  Take your lunch or buy it.  Dessert and beverages are provided.  $  To order lunch:  410-857-7953.
 
Thinking Out Loud - 1 p.m.  This facilitated discussion meeting will explore the ramifications of social mores, the nature of human life, and anything else under the sun.  The goal of this program of practical philosophy is to help libraries, retirement communities, and other venues engage the public in reflections and discussion on topics such as the importance of reputation, closed-mindedness, the nature of beauty, patience, friendship, optimism, and similar subjects.  There is just one rule: no discussion of partisan political issues. Adults.  Finksburg CCPL.
 
Terrarium Creations - 7 p.m.  Make a terrarium in a container that can be found in the home.  All supplies will be provided.  Registration begins May 28.  Eldersburg CCPL.
 
Get to Know Goodreads - 7 p.m.  Find out how keep track of books you have read, want to read or to own.  Connect with other readers and friends and find out what they are reading.  Free website.  Registration begins May 28.  Adults.  Westminster CCPL.
 
Wednesday, June 12
Senior Center Book Discussion Group- 1 p.m.  This month's selection is Please Look After Mom by Kyung Sook Shin.  Adults. North Carroll Senior Center.
 
Getting to Know Goodreads - 7 p.m.  See June 11 for info.  Ages 13-Adult.  Eldersburg CCPL.
 
Thursday, June 13
Cardiac Yoga and Balance - 10 a.m.  Mt. Airy Senior and Community Center.
 
AARP Senior Safe Driving Course - 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  Minimum of five students required.  Lunch provided.  $  Taneytown Senior and Community Center.
 
Special Father's Day Luncheon - 11:30 a.m.  Reservations required by June 6.  Taneytown and Westminster Senior and Community Centers.
 
Father's Day Celebration - 11:45 p.m.  Luncheon reservations must be in by June 6.  Mt. Airy Senior and Community Center.
 
Country Western Day & Father's Day Celebration - noon.  Captain Charles Fisher will entertain.  Lunch reservations must be made by June 6.  South Carroll Senior and Community Center.
 
Genre-flecting Book Club - 7 p.m.  The last of this quarter's choice is Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner, chapters 1-3.  The summer quarter selections will be the reading of a Pulitzer Prize winning novel.  Adults.  Finksburg CCPL.
 
Friday, June 14
You Wouldn’t Want to be a Soldier in the Civil War! - 1-3 p.m.  Richard Anderson f the Snyder Foundation for Animals, will explore what it was like to be a Civil War soldier at Gettysburg.  Learn about the animals, clothing, food, gear, enlistment, guns and medicine of the battle.  Registration begins May 31.  Taneytown CCPL.
 
Saturday, June 15
2nd Annual Carroll County Expo - 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  Over 50 exhibitors, demonstrations, free seminars and contests. Leashed pets welcome.  $  Shipley Arena, Carroll County Ag Center.  Information: Helen Dagilis, 410-857-7869.
 
Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas: The Black Influence on the Civil War - 1 p.m.  Local historian Mike Eckard will discuss the black experience during the Civil War, including the abolitionist movement and the Emancipation Proclamation.  He will also discuss the influence of black leaders such s Frederick Douglas, Sojourner Truth and Harriett Tubman on President Lincoln and the war effort.  Civil War-related artifacts will be on display.  Ages 12-Adult.  Westminster CCPL.
 
Dig Up Your Ancestors Online! - 2 p.m.  Join Eileen A. Souza of Old Bones Genealogy as she leads you through the ins and outs of using online genealogical tools, such as Google and Ancestry.com, to gather ancestor information.  She will also provide specific techniques that will optimize your searches.  Adults.  Finksburg CCPL.
 
Sunday, June 16
South Carroll "Tri-to-Win" Triathlon - 7 a.m.-noon.  Eleventh annual charity sprint triathlon.  Great for first timers and experienced athlete in a family friendly, enthusiastic and well-supported event.  400-meter swim features outdoor pool, 14-mile bike ride and 5K run.  South Carroll Swim Club.  Information:  www.winthefight.org.

Eric Byrd Trio Pays Tribute to Nat King Cole - 3 p.m.  Nathaniel Adams Coles was born in 1919 but was known professionally as Nat King Cole.  He first came into to prominence as a jazz pianist but most of his popular musical fame was due to his signature velvety soft baritone voice.  He was one of the first black Americans to host a television variety show and has maintained worldwide popularity since his death.  $  Carroll Arts Center.

Civil War Soiree - 5-9 p.m.  Period music by Gilmore's Light Ensemble and period dance demonstrations by Choreographic Antique from Goucher College.  Dinner, silent and live auction.  Proceeds support the HSCC.  $  Reservations required by June 9.  Information/reservations:  410-848-6494 or hscc@carr.org.
 
Monday, June 17
Movies @ Your Library - 1 p.m.  Refreshments.  Take a blanket.  All ages, children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  Visit library.carr.org for title and rating.  North Carroll CCPL.
 
Beading Basics - 6:30 p.m.  Join Judi Sutherland of the Potomac Bead Company, Hanover, PA, as she demonstrates basic beading and jewelry-making techniques.  All supplies are provided.  Auxiliary aid or service available by calling Gina Valentine, 410-386-3800 or MD Relay 7-1-1/1.800.735.2258 or gvalentine@ccg.carr.org at least 72 hours before event.  Registration begins June 3.  Adults.  North Carroll CCPL.
 
Green Cleaners for Green Spring Cleaning - 7 p.m.  Dr. Virginia Brown of the University of Maryland Extension will demonstrate how to make your own green cleaning items, how to properly store and prevent poisoning of household items.  Take home two green cleaners and 'recipe book.'  Registration begins June 3.  Adults.  Westminster CCPL.
 
Return to the Civil War with Kent Courtney - 7 p.m.  Mr. Courtney will regale you with Civil War history, songs, music, costuming, instruments and stories.  He is currently appearing on The History Channel's Stealing Lincoln's Body.  Refreshments served.  Adults.  Eldersburg CCPL.
 
Tuesday, June 18
Gang Awareness - noon.  Bruce Lohr with the Maryland Crime Prevention Program will speak on this subject.  Westminster Senior and Community Center.
 
Senior Game Night - 5-8 p.m.  Senior Center open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. this day.  Taneytown Senior and Community Center.
 
Craft & Movie Night:  Soap Making - 6 p.m.  Learn to make this craft and while it sets, enjoy a PG13 movie.  All supplies provided.  Ages 3-Adult.  Taneytown CCPL.
 
Finksburg Book Discussion Group - :6:30 p.m.  This month's book is The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf.  Adults.  Finksburg CCPL.
 
Downtown Abbey Tea - 7 p.m.  Gypsy's Tea Room will entertain with tea and refreshments from the era of Downton Abbey.  In addition to the food and drink, characters from Downton Abbey will be visiting.  You are invited to dress for the occasion, such as hats and gloves, but not necessary.  Registration begins June 4.  Adults.  Mt. Airy CCPL.
 
Wednesday, June 19
Insurance Help for Maryland Consumers - 11 a.m.-3 p.m.  If you are confused about rate increases or billing notices, perhaps you policy has been cancelled or non-renewed and you don’t understand why? May you are concerned about the insurance company’s handling of your claim? A representative from The Maryland Insurance Administration will be available to help you better understand the coverage on your insurance policy so that you are a well-informed consumer.  Eldersburg CCPL
 
Mt. Airy Discussion Group - 1 p.m.  Take a dish for a summer potluck lunch and join this month's discussion of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce.  Adults.  Mt. Airy CCPL.
 
How to Publish Your Book - 6:30 p.m.  Authors, illustrators, or anyone wanting to publish a book, Craig Schenning of Old Line Publishing will be present to discuss how to publish in a variety of formats, including traditional, e-book, or self publishing options.  Ages 13-Adult.  Eldersburg.
 
Pin It!  Parent Make-and-Take - 6:30 p.m.  This program is an overview of the social media site to teach how to use it to find project ideas for children.  You will make an educational toy, using the site as inspiration.  Kids welcome, toys will be available for to play with while the grownups work on the project.  Registration required for adults, starting June 5.  Adults.  Mt. Airy CCPL.
 
Beneath the Surface Origami - 6:30 p.m.  Learn to create beautiful creatures found beneath the surface.  No prior skills necessary.  Supplies will be provided.  Ages 11-Adult.  Finksburg CCPL.
 
Taneytown Adult Book Discussion Group - 6:30 p.m.  June's selection is The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley.  Adults.  Taneytown CCPL.
 
Thursday, June 20
2nd Annual Car Show - 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.  Rain date June 27.  Westminster Senior and Community Center.
 
Saturday, June 22
Flea Market and Craft Fair - 7 a.m.-2 p.m.  Support the WHS Instrumental Music Program.  Westminster High School Stadium Parking Lot.  Information:  www.owlband.org.
 
Summer Indoor Flea Market - 8 a.m.-2 p.m.  Vendors, food.  Danele Shipley Memorial arena, Carroll County Ag Center.  Information:  410-848-6704 or www.carrollcountyagcenter.com.
 
Sunday, June 23
31st Anniversary Barbershop Show - 3-5 p.m.  Songs in four-part a capella harmony by chorus, quartets and guest entertainment.  $  Scott Center, Carroll Community College.  Information:  www.oldlinestatesmen.org.
 
Monday, June 24
North Carroll Book Discussion Group - Join the group to discuss  Born Under an Assumed Name by Sara Mansfield Taylor.  Adults.  North Carroll CCPL.
 
The Ghosts of Gettysburg College - 7 p.m.  Join Charley Dittrich, an alumnus of Gettysburg College, as she shares some of the local ghost stories associated with this historical and haunted college.  Adults.  Taneytown CCPL.
 
Tuesday, June 25
Intergenerational Day - 10 a.m.-noon.  Games and lunch.  Reservations required by 10 a.m. June 18.  Westminster Senior and Community Center.
 
Pinterest 101 - 7 p.m.  This popular social media site is used for creating and sharing virtual pinboards on any subject you can imagine.  Learn the basics on getting started.  Ages 13-Adult.  Taneytown CCPL.
 
Wednesday, June 26
Seven Steps to a Healthier Home - 7 p.m.  Dr. Virginia Brown, University of Maryland Extension Educator, will discuss how your home affects health and seven ways to increase  your well-being.  Registration begins June 12.  Adults.  Eldersburg CCPL.
 
Parents:  What Drugs are Carroll Kids Using?- 7 p.m.  Linda Auerback, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator for Carroll County, will discuss the alarming use and availability of drugs and alcohol among Carroll county youth, including synthetic drugs such as bath salts and spice; in addition the alcohol use trends, such as hand sanitizer misuse.  She will provide an update on overdose deaths and use of heroin and prescription drugs in the community.  Adults.  Westminster CCPL.
 
Thursday, June 27
Mt. Airy Senior Book Discussion Group - 12:30 p.m.  June selection is One Summer by David Baldacci.  Adults.  Mt. Airy Senor Center.
 
Ladies Night Out - 6 p.m.  An evening of food, crafting and a chick flick.  Design mugs and watch a great movie.  Visit library.carr.org for the movie title and rating.  Registration begins June 13.  Taneytown CCPL.
 
Heritage Tree Walk & Talk:  Trees of Downtown Westminster - 6:30 p.m.  Explore tree life on and around Willis Street, starting at City Hall, with Steve Allgeier, Horticulture Consultant for the Carroll County University of Maryland Extension.  The discussion will focus on interesting trees found throughout Willis Street and will highlight various attributes including potential liabilities, concerns and general care of trees.  Rain date July 2.  Ages 12-Adult.  Westminster CCPL.
 
Music of Early Maryland - 7 p.m.  Dr. David Hildebrand will play a variety of Maryland's early music, ranging from instrumental dance music to ballads and patriotic songs to military marches.  All ages, children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  .  Auxiliary aid or service available by calling Gina Valentine, 410-386-3800 or MD Relay 7-1-1/1.800.735.2258 or gvalentine@ccg.carr.org at least 72 hours before event.  Mt. Airy CCPL.
 
Saturday, June 29
Patriotic Concert and Fireworks - noon-9:30 p.m.  Chuckwagon supper.  95.1 SHINE-FM will broadcast from 4-7 p.m.  Outdoor concert begins at 7 p.m. followed by the fireworks display (around 9 p.m.).  $  River Valley Ranch.  Information:  www.rivervalleyranch.com.
 
READ Local Author Visits - 2 p.m.  Mary Jane Buettner, author of A Key to Love, is a featured author of READ Local, which features a published author from the Carroll County community each month.  Adults.  Westminster CCPL.
 
The Deconstruction of Gettysburg:  An Evening Dialogue with the Producer - 6:30-10 p.m.  5:30 p.m. - Reception.  HSCC and Carroll Community College are partnering on this event, focusing on the 1993 film Gettysburg with film producer James Wilberger, a McDaniel College alumnus, to include a film screening and discussion with James Wilberger who will give an inside view of how the film was made including anachronisms and the challenges of making an historical movie in modern times.  $  Scott Center, Carroll Community College.  Information/registration:  www.carrollcc.edu/Gettysburgfilm.
 
Sunday, June 30
Foggy May Concert @ the Library - 2 p.m.  Enjoy an outdoor concert with Foggy May, musicians who blend the sounds of Foo Fighters with the older styles of artists such as the Beatles and Nirvana.  All ages, children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  Westminster CCPL.
 
 
JULY
July 1-5, July 8-12
Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks Evening Concerts and Dances - 8 p.m.  Nightly concerts, followed by a dance.  Alumni Hall, McDaniel College.  Complete schedule:  www.commongroundonthehill.org.
 
Common Ground on the Hill Art Lectures and Shows - 6:45-7:45 p.m.  Artists from across the world display and discuss their work.  Art forms include painting, oil, pastels, screen painting, straw weaving, fibre arts, jewelry, life casting, instrument-making, ceramics, woodcarving and more.  Free. Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall, McDaniel College.  Information:  www.commongroundonthehill.org.
 
July 10, 22
Meet Levi:  Guide Dog in Training - Meet Levi and his dog friends, learn how puppies are raised to become guide dogs for people with visual impairments.  All ages, children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  July 10 - 9:45 a.m., Taneytown CCPL; July 22 - 1 p.m., Finksburg CCPL.
 
July 13-14
16th Annual Common Ground on the Hill Roots Music & Arts Festival - 10 a.m.-9 p.m. - July 13; f10 a.m.-6 p.m.  - July 14.  Four stages of continuous music and dance; juried arts and crafts, variety of food, world renowned musicians from many musical traditions.  Headliners include Buckwheat Zydeco, C.J. Chenier "the Crow Prince of Zydeco," Little Queenie "the Darling of New Orleans," the Paul McKenna Band of Scotland, Margot Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys and more.  $  Carroll County Farm Museum.
 
July 15-18
Vacation Bible School - 6:30-8 p.m.  Community Event.  Trinity Lutheran Church.
 
July 19-20
Celebrate Summer! - Friday:  Games and activities start at 6 p.m.  Free concert featuring Elvis.  Elvis' movie Blue Hawaii starts at 8:30 p.m.  For the show and outdoor movie, take your blanket or chair.  Saturday:  Sidewalk chalk art contest at 10 a.m.-noon.  (space to be assigned); judging/prizes at 1 p.m.  Mt. Airy Horse Net rescue program in the Municipal Parking Lot 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Cornhole in the Railyard from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.  Everything is free but the refreshments.  Information:  301.829.8300
 
July 27-Aug. 2
Carroll County 4H & FFA Fair - 10 a.m.-11 p.m.  Local 4-H and FFA members showcase their skills and talents.  Great events, food.  Carroll County Agriculture Center.
 
Monday, July 1
The Battle of West Frederick - 7 p.m.  Author Joseph Collins will talk about his genealogical research brought to life through this little-known/long-forgotten Civil War battle. His book, The Battle of West Frederick, July 8, 1864: Prelude to Battle of Monocacy, details what took place in the farm field west of Frederick City and the ransoms of three Maryland communities - Frederick, Hagerstown and Middletown - by the invading Confederates.  Ages 12-Adult.  Westminster CCPL.
 
Tuesday, July 2
Independence Day Luncheon - 11:30 a.m.  Reservations required by June 27.  DJ Ralph Gann will provide music.  Taneytown Senior and Community Center.
 
July 4th Celebration - 11:45 a.m.  Reservations for lunch must be in by June 25.  Mt. Airy Senior and Community Center.
 
Summer Games - 12:30 p.m.  Independence Day lunch at noon.  Reservations required by June 6.  South Carroll Senior and Community Center.
 
Wednesday, July 3
Civil War Times: Songs Lincoln Loved - 2:30 p.m.  Suzanne and Jim Hale will present this program.  Free and open to the public.  Carroll Lutheran Village Krug Chapel Auditorium.  Information:  443-605-1025.
 
Westminster Book Discussion Group - 6:30 p.m.  The July selection is Never Knowing by Chevy Stevens.  Adults.  Westminster CCPL.
 
Music of the Civil War Era - 7 p.m.  Dr. David Hildebrand will tell stories and perform and sing musical selections from this era, accompanied by guitar, banjo, flute and piano.  All ages, children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  Westminster CCPL.
 
Thursday, July 4
All branches of the Carroll County Public Library will be closed.
 
Old Fashioned July 4th Picnic Celebration & Fireworks - noon-dusk.  Onstage entertainment, children's games; food and crafts for sale.  Farmhouse tours, living history center, exhibit buildings and museum gift shop open.  $  Parking fee.  Fireworks sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Westminster.  Carroll County Farm Museum.  Information:  410-386-3880 or www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org.
 
Friday, July 5
Songs, Stories & Seniors - 10:30 a.m.  Program with bell ringing, stories and a craft with the Senior Inclusion Program, a group of senior citizens with developmental disabilities who participate in a retirement program at the Westminster Senior Center.  Ages 3-Adult, children 3 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
 
Sunday, July 7
Ice Cream sundae Social - 1-4 p.m.  Entertainment by the Littlestown Municipal Band.  Wagon rides, clown, tours of the historic Shriver Homestead and Grist Mill.  Free admission to the grounds.  $  Union Mills Homestead, Route 97, Silver Run, Westminster.  Information:  unionmills.org.
 
Monday, July 8
Dig into Your Family History - 7 p.m.  Discover your ancestors.  Basic genealogy research steps will be covered, as well as an overview of national, regional and local resources, including useful internet sites.  Adults.  Eldersburg CCPL.
 
Tuesday, July 9
Blood Pressure Screening - 11 a.m.-noon.  Representative from Carroll Hospital Center will conduct the screenings.  Free.  Westminster Senior and Community Center.
 
HSCC Box Lunch Talk:  Digging for History - noon-1 p.m.  Teacher Lisa Lardieri Macurak from New Windsor Middle School will discuss what the students have learned about life in early New Windsor as they dig near the old springhouse on the property of the town founder, Isaac Atlee (c. 1797).  Carroll Post American Legion, corner of Green and Sycamore Streets, Westminster.  Take your lunch or buy it.  Dessert and beverages are provided.  $  To order lunch:  410-857-7953.
 
Archaeology:  Learning from the Past - 2 p.m.  Steven Israel will discuss the treasures that lie beneath our feet and will have on display artifacts from Maryland's early pioneer days to before the Native Americans.  Ages 6-Adult.  Taneytown CCPL.
 
Garden Craft Party - 7 p.m.  Make a few crafts for your summer garden party or just sitting out on the deck.  Registration begins June 25.  Adults.  Eldersburg CCPL.
 
Wednesday, July 10
Craft Day - 10 a.m.  Make the craft of the month.  Reservations required.  Westminster Senior and Community Center.
 
Thursday, July 11
Freedom Celebration - 11:30 a.m.  Entertainment by Maria Rose.  Lunch reservations required by July 3.  Westminster Senior and Community Center.
 
Sub Day & Indoor Pool Party - 11:45 a.m.  Mt. Airy Senior and Community Center.
 
Gang Awareness - noon.  Bruce Lohr with the Maryland Crime Prevention Program will speak on this subject.  Taneytown Senior and Community Center.
 
Grandparents Day - noon.  Zoo Mobile will bring an assortment of small animals for seniors and their grandchildren.  Lunch reservations required by June 25.  South Carroll Senior and Community Center.
 
Genre-flecting Book Club - 7 p.m. See June 13 for information.  Continuation of discussion on Angel of Repose by Wallace Stegner, chapters 4-6.  Adults.  Finksburg CCPL.
 
Civil War Medicine, Battlefield Surgery, and Deadly Diseases - 7 p.m.  Kyle Wichtendahl, of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, will discuss the importance of medicine in the American Civil War. Topics will include battlefield surgery, why disease was deadlier than shot and shell, and medical advances that were made during the Civil War that continue to save lives today. Ages 13-Adult.  North Carroll CCPL.
 
Friday, July 12
The Crawdaddies - 8 p.m.  The group will bring a spicy mix of Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, Roots, Rock and Reggae.  Kraig Greff on accordion and piano, Chris Huntington vocal and guitar, Chris Everett, vocal, guitar and washboard, Rod Gross on drums and vocals and Dan Hones brass and vocals.  $  Carroll Arts Center.
 
Saturday, July 13
131st Annual Picnic - 8 a.m.-8 p.m.  An established event in the Village of Shipley since 1883. Flea Market – Fried Chicken Platters – Entertainment. Church is located south of Westminster just off Route 97 at Nicodemus Road.  $  Zion United Methodist Church, Route 97 at Nicodemus Road, Westminster.

Rebel Heels and Northern Scum: Maryland's Role in the Civil War - 11 a.m.  Hagerstown Community College professor Thomas g. Clemens will highlight how Maryland played a pivotal role in the Civil War.  All ages, children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  Finksburg CCPL.
 
Downton Abbey's Highclere Castle - 1 p.m.  PBS film.  Refreshments served.  Adults.  Mt. Airy CCPL.
 
Free Spirit Book Club - 2 p.m.  You are invited to join this discussion group for this month's selection, The Calligrapher's Daughter by Eugenia Kim.  Adults. Eldersburg CCPL.
 
Common Ground on the Town - 9 p.m.-midnight.  Paul McKenna Band at O'Lordans, Professor Louie and Chris James at Johansons, the Eastman String Band at the Library.  Information:  www.commongroundonthehill.org.
 
Sunday, July 14
Thomas Pandolfi Classical Piano Concert - 2 p.m.  Free and open to the public.  Carroll Lutheran  Village Krug Chapel Auditorium.  Information:  443-605-1025.
 
Monday, July 15
Photo Coasters - 7 p.m.  Learn to turn ordinary tiles into unique and personalized keepsakes.  Supplies provided.  Take photographs that will fit into a 4"x4" tile; be sure to take a variety.  Registration begins July 1.  Adults.  Taneytown CCPL.
 
Tuesday, July 16
Lunch and Learn - 12:15 p.m.  Bruce Lohr will talk about Gang Awareness.  South Carroll Senior and Community Center.
 
Amigurumi:  Little Turtle - 3 p.m.  Ami is Japanese for knit or crochet and nuigurumi is stuffed doll.  Learn to make a small turtle.  Must have some experience with single crochet stitch.  Yarn will be provided.  Take a size G/6 crochet hook and a tapestry needle to class.  Registration begins July 2.  Ages 12-Adult.  Finksburg CCPL.
 
Finksburg Book Discussion Group - 6:30 p.m.  July selection is The Sisters by Nancy Jensen.  Adults.  Finksburg CCPL.
 
Faux Stained Glass - 7 p.m.  Learn to decorate tiles, votives or vases with alcohol inks.  Supplies provided.  Registration begins July 2.  Ages 11-Adult.  Eldersburg CCPL.
 
Wednesday, July 17
Mt. Airy Book Discussion Group - 1p.m.  Take a dish for a summer potluck luncheon while discussion the months selection, The Body in the Library by Agatha Christi.  Adults.  Mt. Airy CCPL.
 
North Carroll Senior Center Book Discussion Group- 1 p.m.  Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather is the July selection.  Adults.  North Carroll Senior Center.
 
Designs by You:  Flower Arranging - 7 p.m.  Rene Bonde Shiffler, co-owner of Blossom and Basket Boutique, will show tricks of the trade and touch briefly on the meanings of some readily available flowers.  Leave with an arrangement you create.  Registration begins July 3.  Adults.  Mt. Airy CCPL.
 
Thursday, July 18
Taneytown Adult Book Discussion Group - 6:30 p.m.  The July selection is Bee Season by Myla Goldberg.  Adults.  Taneytown CCPL.
 
Moonrise Kingdom - 7:30 p.m.  Quirky comedy set in a 1960's New England town where two young lovers run away from home, causing the entire community to search for them.  Rated PG13, 94 mins.  $  Carroll Arts Center.
 
Friday, July 19
Summer Party with the Hatfield and the McCoys- 11 a.m.  Special FKC or grilled chicken meal.  Sign up by July 12.  North Carroll Senior and Community Center.
 
Saturday, July 20
Silk Road Gourmet - 2 p.m.  Author Laura Kelly will share her cookbook recipes which span from the shores of the Black Sea to the sands of the Pacific - the Silk Road.  Refreshments served.  Adults.  Eldersburg CCPL.
 
Dig Up Your Ancestors Online - 2 p.m.  Presented by Eileen Souza of the Carroll County Genealogical Society, you will learn strategies and tips that will help you get past that 'brick wall'.  The presentation will focus on specific techniques that will optimize Ancestry.com and Google.  Adults.  Mt. Airy CCPL.
 
READ Local with Dick Ellwood - 2 p.m.  Meet Dick Ellwood, retired Baltimore police officer and author of Cop Stories: The Few, The Proud, The Ugly and Charm City's Blue Justice.  Adults.  Westminster CCPL.
 
Sunday, July 21
Summertime Fun Festival - call for times.  Maryland's famous seafood available, beef cuisine, stage entertainment, summertime activities and games.  Carroll County Farm Museum.
 
Monday, July 22
North Carroll Book Discussion Group - 6:30 p.m.  Choose a Newbery Winner: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli, Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, or Number the Stars by Lois Low and join the group for an evening of fun.  New members welcome.  Adults.  North Carroll CCPL.
 
Tuesday, July 23
Wound Care - 12:15 a.m.  Kathy Levering from Carroll Hospital Center will talk about caring for wounds. South Carroll Senior and Community Center.
 
Gumdrop Garden - 7 p.m.  Learn to make gumdrop flowers for a summer of enjoyment.  Materials supplied.  Registration begins July 9.  Ages 11-Adult.  Eldersburg CCPL.
 
Wednesday, July 24
Annual Orchestra and Collaborative Piano Studies - 8 p.m.  Members of The Peabody Institute and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform this special concert.  Reservations and advance purchase tickets advised.  BSO Concertmaster Jonathan Carney, Jeffrey Sharkey on piano, Julie Marie Savingnon on violin, Jessica Sharkey on viola and Alison Wells on cello.  Sponsored by Chamber Music on the Hill and McDaniel College's "Orchestra Camp and Collaborative Piano Studies.  $  Carroll Arts Center.  Information:  410-596-1022 or www.mcdaniel.edu/cmoth.
 
Thursday, July 25
Mt. Airy Senior Book Discussion Group - 12:30 p.m.  July selection is The Girl in the Green Raincoat by Laura Lippman.  Adults.  Mt. Airy Senior Center.
 
Saturday, July 27
A Harry Potter Birthday Celebration - 1 p.m.  Celebrate with Hogmeade's Butterbeer plus plenty of other Hogwart's inspired snacks and activities.  All ages.  Finksburg CCPL.
 
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - A Living History Presentation - 2 p.m.  This summer marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. King's Dream speech and Bill Grimette, a living history interpreter, will tell the stories and history that lead up the day of August 28, 1963.  Ages 11-Adult.  Eldersburg CCPL.
 
Tuesday, July 30
Retro Day - noon.  Entertainment by The Retro Rockets.  Pizza and salad and ice cream floats.  Reservations required by July 24.  South Carroll Senior and Community Center.
 
E-Reader Clinic - 6 and 7:30 p.m.  Talk with a librarian about any e-reader questions.  Topics can cover from initial setup to using the e-reader to finding reading material at the library.  Remember to take your device.  Registration begins July 16.  Adults.  Westminster CCPL.
 
Beaded Critters - 7 p.m.  Design and create your own unique jeweled creature.  Materials provided.  Registration begins July 16.   Adults.  Taneytown CCPL.
 
Wednesday, July 31
Harry Potter Hoopla! - 7 p.m.  Celebrate Harry's birthday with a themed bingo.  Answer trivia questions about the books and movies between bingo games.  Win prizes, drink butterbeer, eat a chocolate frog,  Ages 8-Adult.  Eldersburg CCPL.

CONTACT INFORMATION
CCPL Registration Number 410-386-4488 or website:  www.library.carr.org

Carroll Arts Center, Westminster 410-848-7272

Carroll County Historical Society 410-848-6494

Carroll Technology Council 443-244-1262 or website:  www.carrolltechcouncil.org.

Mt. Airy Senior and Community Center 410-795-1017/301-829-2407

North Carroll Senior and Community Center 410-386-3900

South Carroll Senior and Community Center 410-549-1357

Taneytown Senior and Community Center 410-386-2700

Westminster Senior and Community Center 410-386-3850