For dinner at the Carroll County Fair

For dinner at the Carroll County Fair this we had pork chops, mashed potatoes,  sauerkraut, and cran-apple crisp. We really enjoyed our dinner. 29Jy2017

At the Carroll County Fair for dinner

At the Carroll County Fair for dinner. I really like the American flags lining the pedestrian walkway. 29Jy2017

This evening's 5 o’clock service at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster

This evening's 5 o'clock service at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster 29Jy2017

We had a great this worship assistant lay leader at this evening's 5 o’clock service at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster

We had a great this worship assistant lay leader at this evening's 5 o'clock service at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster 29Jy2017

Professor Ted Dix takes another look at the music for this evening's service at Grace Lutheran

Professor Ted Dix takes another look at the music for this evening's 5 o'clock service at Grace Lutheran 29Jy2017

Our weekly visit to the Downtown Westminster Farmers’ Market for our weekly CSA

After our breakfast at Applebees, for the fundraiser for the Carroll County NAACP, we stopped by for our weekly visit to the Downtown Westminster Farmers' Market for our weekly CSA - with Grammy and Caroline. 29Jy2017

Grammy Babylon, Bob Ruby, Caroline and I enjoyed our chicken pot pie dinner at the dining hall at the Carroll County Fair

Grammy Babylon, Bob Ruby, Caroline and I enjoyed our chicken pot pie dinner at the dining hall at the Carroll County Fair. We really liked our dinner and it's great to see all our friends and neighbors at the fair. Hopefully we will see you tomorrow at the fair for Beef tacos, pork chops, with a side of cran-apple crisp. 28Jy2017 With Katie Bryan.

“Living History campers experience 1800s life” by Michel Elben

"Attempting tinsmithing, rising fourth-grader Colby Petry said in the middle of his camp last week that he signed up because he is 'really into history.'"

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-living-history-camp-2017-20170719-story.html

"Living History campers experience 1800s life" by Michel Elben

"Twenty-four fourth-grade campers, some dressed in period garb, tried their hands at sewing, cooking, painting, tinsmithing, weaving, ropemaking, cane-fishing and candy-making last week during the Carroll County Farm Museum's annual Living History Camp. This week, fifth-graders are getting their turn…"

Dinner at the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept

Dinner at the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. 24Jy2017

Welcome to church services at Grace Lutheran this morning

Welcome to church services at Grace Lutheran this morning, the 7th Sunday after Pentecost. We enjoyed Pastor Martha's message about the parable of the wheat and the weeds found in Matthew chapter 13. 23Jy2017

Frederick County Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Frederick County Vietnam Veterans  Memorial N. Bentz and Calvary Dr. in downtown Frederick.

Just when you think that your Comcast user experience and customer service could not get more horrid

Just when you think that your Comcast user experience and customer service could not get more horrid, Comcast comes through with yet another horrible-horrible-horrible experience. SMH. July 20, 2017.

At Volt, 228 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21701 www.voltrestaurant.com

At Volt, 228 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21701 www.voltrestaurant.com

At Volt, 228 North Market St., Frederick, MD

At Volt, 228 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21701 www.voltrestaurant.com  With Grammy, Marian, Sarah, and Caroline.

I ordered the zucchini, trumpet mushroom, and brownie sundae:

Zucchini cauliflower cashew, and curry. The trumpet mushroom, steel cut oats, yeasted beer sauce. And brownie sundae chocolate brownie, fudge, chocolate malt ice cream. 20July2017

Stop by and see us at the Md. Troopers Assoc. Lodge #20 booth at the Reese Fire Co. carnival

Stop by and see us at the Md. Troopers Assoc. Lodge #20 booth at the Reese Fire Co. carnival. Caroline, Eric, Jon and I are selling raffle tickets to help support troopers and their families, and our community outreach. 18Jy2017.

It’s a good thing that the lost puppy found her persons

It's a good thing that the lost puppy found her persons. As I left for a church council meeting, it was obvious that I had been replaced. LOL Just saying.

Lunch at Westminster Vol. Fire House. Sun. 16Jy2017

Lunch at Westminster Vol. Fire House. Sun. 16Jy2017. Life is good. Covering for Lt. Darby. Congratulations, we miss you.

My article on the Estonian dancers is in the Sunday print edition of the Carroll County Times

https://www.google.com/amp/www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/features/ph-cc-dayhoff-071617-20170713-column,amp.html 

My article on the Estonian dancers is in the Sunday print edition of the Carroll County Times.. Please enjoy Sunday, July 16, 2017

Summertime in Carroll County. Life is good

Summertime in Carroll County. Life is good. Sat. 15Jy2017

Summertime in Carroll County. Life is good

Summertime in Carroll County. Life is good. Sat. 15Jy2017

Sunday morning at Grace Lutheran Church

Sunday morning at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster. Pastor Kevin spoke to us about "touching the lives of those in need." 16Jy2017

"Time Witch" by Maeve Gilchrist at Common Ground on the Hill

Ryan Koons, Niccolo Seligmann and Ken Koons perform
"Time Witch" by Maeve Gilchrist at Common Ground on the Hill

Photogs Koons Ken, Music, Music Wherligig, Common Ground on the Hill, 
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Linda Louise Shafer, Westminster High School class of 1971, July 24, 1953 - June 27, 2017

Sadly, our Westminster High School class of 1971 classmate, Linda Louise Shafer, passed away on June 27, 2017.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family, colleagues, loved-ones and friends. She will be missed.

Linda Louise Shafer of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Westminster, MD, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2017, after a long illness.

She was born on July 24, 1953, to Lindsay and Louise Shafer of Westminster, MD. After graduating from Westminster High School in 1971, Linda attended West Virginia Wesleyan College, where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in 1975. She received a Master of Divinity in 1979 from the Union Theological Seminary in New York and, later, a Ph.D. in Sociology in 1994 from American University in Washington, DC.

She served as Deacon, Elder, Associate Pastor, and Pastor in the United Methodist Church, Baltimore-Washington Conference, from 1979 to 1989.

From 1989 to 2011, Linda was engaged in research project leadership, review, and analysis in the fields of education, health, and human services, most recently with the American Institutes for Research.

Linda had a strong calling to serve others, but her greatest joy and commitment was to her son, Arkee. She was also a very generous, loyal, and supportive friend. Linda's favorite pastimes included cake decorating, knitting, reading, and singing in her church choir.

In addition to Arkee, Linda is survived by her brother Larry and his wife Pamela Shafer of Westminster, MD, her brother Lee and his wife Donna Shafer of Big Piney, WY, and eight nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate Linda's life will be held at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 16, 2017. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Linda's name to the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, 310 Tulip Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912.

Published in Carroll County Times on July 8, 2017 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/carrollcountytimes/obituary.aspx?n=linda-shafer&pid=186027585

Sadly, our Westminster High School class of 1971 classmate, Linda Louise Shafer, passed away on June 27, 2017. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211412332677591&set=a.10203968656950350.1073741840.1040426835&type=3&theater

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Westminster Patch: http://patch.com/users/kevin-e-dayhoff?page=1

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff

Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/
Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:

Baltimore Sun - Carroll County Times - The Carroll Eagle: www.explorecarroll.com: http://www.explorecarroll.com/search/?s=Dayhoff&action=GO

Soundtrack: http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/ = http://www.kevindayhoff.net/

Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/ or http://kevindayhoffart.com/ = http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/ or http://www.westgov.net/ = www.kevindayhoff.org
Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ = www.newbedfordherald.net

Smurfs: http://babylonfluckjudd.blogspot.com/
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/

E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.com
My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/

See also - Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art, artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalists and journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maiorem Dei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson: “That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!” - See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf

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We really enjoyed spending some time with Trish and Kevin Wagman

We really enjoyed spending some time with Trish and Kevin Wagman at the 4th of July festivities at the Carroll County Farm Museum. #july4th2017

The “Fire House” at the Carroll County Farm Museum

The "Fire House" at the Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster, Md. http://carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org #july4th2017

Last Sunday, July 2, 2017 at the 10:30 in the morning service at Grace Lutheran Church

Last Sunday, July 2, 2017 at the 10:30 in the morning service at  Grace Lutheran Church. Pastor Martha spoke to us about Matthew 10: 40-42 "Whoever welcomes you welsomes me … and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one …"

She asked the question, "What does it mean in our world today to offer a cup of cold water? How do we provide a compassionate welcome to others?"

She finished her sermon by saying, "I leave you today with a challenge for this week: Look and listen for concrete examples of people offering hospitality and a cup of water to others.

"And I urge you to offer God's grace when you see your neighbor in need…"

This is why I go to church, to learn insights that I can use in the following week. Just saying.

Investigating the Wakefield Valley Trail “2-squares - #112” mystery

Investigating the Wakefield Valley Trail "2-squares - #112" mystery. I wonder, if I unravel the mystery, will I learn whether or not Rick Deckard is a replicant or a human. Sunday, July 2, 2017 

Terry Smack elected to the board of directors of Farmers and Merchants Bank

Terry Smack elected to the board of directors of Farmers and Merchants Bank

Huge congratulations to my friend Terry Smack for being elected to the board of directors of Farmers and Merchants Bank. She will do a great job. It is about time. This speaks well of Farmers and Merchants Bank as it is about time, that boards of directors start looking like the local community by adding women, and men and woman of color. Just saying.

If you are not aware of the epic accomplishments of Ms. Smack; she is the owner of Terry's Tag and Title Service, a tag and title agent for the State of Maryland. And she understands that as a responsible business owner, she has a social contract with the community. She gives back to the community and in spite of her phenomenal success, she is still fun, friendly, approachable, and has never forgotten her roots. And the greater community has recognized her efforts by naming her, and her business, in the business category, as one of the Community Foundation of Carroll County's 11th annual Philanthropists of the Year in October 2016.

Join me in recognizing and congratulating bank director Terry Smack. June 29, 2017

Read more here: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/business_technology/farm-merch-employee-news-20170629-story.html and here: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-philanthropist-terrys-tag-and-title-20161016-story.html

1931 Model A Ford

Caroline and I visited the vendor's booths at the #MSFA 2017 Maryland State Firemen's Association Convention, but after some thought and consideration we have decided that we want the Westminster Fire Dept. to buy the 1931 Model A Ford, for its next piece of equipment. Just saying. Monday, June 19, 2017.

For dinner on Wed., on our eating tour of Ocean City Md., we ate at Huggins

For dinner on Wed., on our eating tour of Ocean City Md., we ate at Huggins Crab House www.higginscrabhouse.com at 31st St. 410-289-2581

We choose to eat outside on the rooftop, which worked out well because it gave us a great view of the sunset.

I ordered the Seafood Pasta, which includes over ½ pound of shrimp, scallops, clams, and mussels sauteed, and served with a choice of Alfredo or marinara sauce $25.99.

Caroline ordered Seafood Tacos, with Mahi Mahi. It included two tacos with a fresh vegetable blend that has been infused with a special Asian sauce. $15.49.

Our dinners were wonderful. The service was great. The restaurant was nicely appointed and decorated and quite appealing.

If you go, ask for our server, Sherwood, he was friendly and very good. We liked him.

Or ask for Emily Mitrovich. Emily is a Winter's Mill High School graduate from Westminster, who recently graduated from Salisbury University. She has a teacher's certificate in early childhood education and is currently looking for work in Carroll and Baltimore County public schools. Of course we encouraged her to to come back to Carroll County.

It is a small world, after talking with Emily, she was able to recall that she came to the Westminster mayor's office to interview me when she was in the third grade. I remember it well. What fun

The Westminster Municipal Band performs it's annual Ocean City Boardwalk concert in front of the Days Inn at 23rd St

The Westminster Municipal Band performs it's annual Ocean City Boardwalk concert in front of the Days Inn at 23rd St. 20Je2017 #MSFA2017

We finally found time to visit the vendor displays at the #MSFA2017 20Je2017

We finally found time to visit the vendor displays at the #MSFA2017 20Je2017 

Caroline and I went to dinner at Phillips Crab House

Caroline and I went to dinner at Phillips Crab House at 2004 Philadelphia Ave. C had decided that having soft shell crab for dinner was calling her. www.phillipsseafood.com Mon. June 19, 2017 #MSFA2017

We ate at The Dough Rollers at 41st Street and the Coastal Highway #MSFA2017

We ate at The Dough Rollers at 41st Street and the Coastal Highway - right next to the OC Convention Center,  after the memorial service. It was nice to sit down for a dinner and the place was very pleasant - almost like a country restaurant. Our servers were really nice, the food was not over-priced, and we both enjoyed our dinner. www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com Sunday, June 18, 2017. #MSFA2017

Md State Firemen’s Association Convention JOINT MEMORIAL SERVICE

Maryland State Firemen's Association Convention JOINT MEMORIAL SERVICE – Roland E. Powell Convention Center Bay Front Hall Room 1700 hours Sunday, June 18, 2017 #MSFA2017

Class at the Maryland State Firemen’s Association convention in Ocean City on “Social Media Best Practices and Tips”

Class at the Maryland State Firemen's Association convention in Ocean City on "Social Media Best Practices and Tips" presented by Jennifer Williams, the Public Relations Specialist with MFRI Sunday, 1445 hours June 18, 2017 #MSFA2017

Most fire and EMS departments have some type of social media profile, but do they know how to manage it properly? This workshop will provide best practices and tips from experienced Maryland PIOs and allow time for Q and A with some of the experts! 

Maryland State Firemen’s Assoc. Convention

Maryland State Firemen's Assoc. Convention at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City. SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017

Chaplain Charlie Barnhart leads the Sunday morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. at the Maryland State Firemen’s Assoc. Convention

Carroll County Chaplain Charlie Barnhart leads the Sunday morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. at the Maryland State Firemen's Assoc. Convention at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City. This is the 10th annual worship service. It was initiated by Chaplain Charlie Barnhart 10 years ago. Music is provided by Westminster Municipal Band members David and Dandy Miller, Lisa Warner, and Ellen Nash-West. Sunday, June 18, 2017.

I’ll just set this this right here

I'll just set this this right here. Sat. 17Je2017

For lunch Sat, June 10, 2017, Grammy, Caroline and I ate at local Korean Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

For lunch Sat, June 10, 2017, Grammy, Caroline and I ate at local Korean Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich in Newport News, Virginia.

We got off 64 at Rte 17 north, exit 259a. At the intersection of Rte 17 and Old Oyster Point Road, we found "Straight Outta Philly," at 12:15. Lunch took an hour. We left at 1:15 and resumed driving up Rte 17.

I got a Philly Cheese Steak Pizza. I am not kidding. Grammy actually got a Philly Cheese Steak. Caroline got the Korean Beef Bolgogi, with three Mondoos and no Kimchi. All of our food was quite good.

The restaurant was clean, well-lit and nicely decorated in a vinyl record musical theme. I especially appreciated several home-made signs that the server explained, were made by a local regular customer.

One sign explained that 'Tipping' was not a faraway Chinese city… We sat under a very large neon sign with the restaurant's name.

We always take a great deal of pride in finding locally-owned restaurants for eating when we are on the road. We like supporting local small businesses. More often than not, they have a story to tell, the food is great and the restaurant employees and servers are fun.

Straight Outta Philly was great. Our server was a local girl, who wants to go to school to be an ultrasound technician. While we were there a number of local folks came to eat, including two post office employees.

Straight Outta Philly

809 Old Oyster Point Road

Newport News, Virginia 23602

757-595-7860

James and Uncle Kevin discuss...

James and Uncle Kevin discussed watermelon, Hegel's Dialectic Progression, and the meaning of life. Not necessarily in that order. Wednesday, June 7, 2017

When the going gets tough, the tough go for Blue Bunny

When the going gets tough, the tough go for Blue Bunny caramel mini swirls. Sunday, June 4, 2017 

June 2017 Westminster Maryland Carroll County Events

Eat, Shop, Experience... Westminster, Maryland             June 2017                      Get ready for Summer in the City! June is chock-full of great events to get your summer started.  Check out Art in the Park on June 3 on the City Hall grounds, featuring incredible and original artwork from amazing artists and artisans. On June 10, join us for our 2nd Annual Beer & BBQ Stroll -- we've added more than 15 microbreweries to the event to bring you a downtown experience unlike any other!  And that's not all -- that date features the return of our 2nd Saturday Pop UP Art Market, now co-located with our Farmers' Market on the Conaway lot! The County's oldest producer-only market features meats, sweets, wine and spirits, bath products, produce, and much more! Don't forget to "like" us on Facebook.    BBQ Stroll Downtown Westminster Saturday, June 10 12 Noon - 4pm on Main Street Tickets: $10 advance ticket includes a commemorative mug and 5 tickets for beer tastings. Purchase your advance tickets online by clicking here through 5pm June 9. Tickets purchased before 11:59pm on June 4 will be mailed out. Tickets purchased June 5-9 will be available for pick-up at WILL CALL on the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased at the event for $15. Stroll Main Street between Route 27 and Center Street for microbrews and bar-b-ques! BBQ Bites- $1 each! Large portion sizes available for sale. Suds Samples- 5 sample tickets included in cost of admission. Full pours available for sale! Live Music:  "What's Next" Noon on the Locust Lane Stage "Red Dirt Revolution" 2pm on the Library Stage          For more information call 410-848-9000 or click here. Farmers' Market   Downtown Westminster Saturdays 8:00 am - 12 Noon    This year's Downtown Westminster Farmers' Market will be open Saturday mornings from 8:00 am - 12 noon. The Market is the oldest "Producer Only," open air, seasonal farmers' market operating in Carroll County. Located on the Conaway Parking Lot off Railroad Avenue (MD27). Vendorofferings typically include: Fresh Vegetables Fresh Fruit Pickles Pasture-Raised Meats Homemade Body Products Coffee and Tea Baked Goods Eggs, Cheeses, Honey Herbs and Plants Naturally Grown Flowers Fresh-Made Soups, Dips, and Packaged Foods Wine and Cider The Farmers' Market is held rain or shine. The Market site is handicap accessible, with ample free parking.   For more information call  410-848-5294 or click here. Art in the Park Saturday, June 3rd 10 am - 4 pm Westminster City Hall grounds on Longwell Avenue    This annual event features fine art and craft displays by accomplished regional artists. Held rain or shine on the beautiful grounds of Westminster's City Hall.  Bring the kids for a free craft activity to inspire artists of the future! A small food court and live music round out this family friendly outdoor festival! FREE admission. Rain or Shine.   For more information call 410-848-7272 or click here.         Saturday, June 10 Farmers' Market, Conaway Lot, 8 am - Noon Pop-Up Art Market, Conaway Lot, 8 am - Noon BBQ Stroll, Downtown, Noon - 4 pm   For more information call 410-848-9000 or click here. Two Gallery Exhibits On View June 12 through August 5 Carroll Arts Center 91 West Main Street             "The Art of the Story"    From hand-drawn to computer-generated characters, this exhibit fosters appreciation for those artists who bring authors' words to life in books, stories and poetry. Featured artists include: Thomas Baker, Jessica Boehman,  Amber Harte Maurer-Farran, John Kasick, Marsha Leiter, Christopher Saghy, and Carolyn Seabolt, and Shelley Steinle.       "On the Road: Works by the Carroll County Artists Guild"    The Carroll County Artists Guild invites you to take a walk, drive down a winding country road, or visit a foreign land through the eyes of their member artists. Photorealist and impressionist styles combine with abstract and mixed media to make this a delightful show.     For more information call 410-848-7272 or click here. Common Ground on the Hill    "Deer Creek Fiddler's Convention"    Saturday, June 3 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Carroll County Farm Museum             Band and Individual Competitions with Cash Prizes 2017 Prizes:  Bluegrass Band Old-time, Celtic & Clogging Instrumental, Judges Choice NEW: Songwriting Food Vendors, Children's Area, Juried Arts & Crafts, Wine and Beer Garden Tickets: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 65, Children 12 and under FREE.    For more details, tickets and early registration call 410-857-2771 or click here. "Corbit's Charge" The Civil War in Carroll County 154th Anniversary Civil War Encampment    Saturday, June 24, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm  and Sunday, June 25, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm    1838 Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster, MD               Each year during the last weekend in June, the Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table (PCCWRT) and other historical groups commemorate the tragedy of war that took place on Westminster's streets and within surrounding Carroll County, MD. The annual event exhibits a great experience for visitors of all ages by providing children's activities, concerts, military demonstrations, vignette skits, skirmishes between the armies, and presentations by living historians. Traditional artisans, such as blacksmiths and tinsmiths, will be present at the event. There are also guided tours of Westminster detailing the historic landmarks of the city and battle. Authors, local historic societies, and historic artifacts will be featured inside the Emerald Hill house, Westminster City Hall.   The paramount activity will be a memorial service on Saturday, June 24th located at the Corbit's Charge Monument at 200 Willis St. which recognizes the sacrifice of the Civil War era civilians of Westminster, as well as the soldiers of both the Union and Confederate Armies. This memorial service concludes at the graveyard of Westminster's Ascension Episcopal Church located at 23 N. Court St. with the laying of two wreaths on the graves of two Civil War Veterans: 1st Lt. John Murray, Co. E 4th Virginia Cavalry (Confederate, killed during Corbit's Charge) and Samuel Butler Co. C 32nd Inf. U.S.C.T. (Union) So, please join the Pipe Creek Civil War Roundtable, Historical Society of Carroll County, and fellow historical groups in attendance at the 154th Anniversary of Corbit's Charge Encampment to honor and commemorate the Civil War history in Westminster, MD.    For More information visit here. In This Issue Beer and BBQ Stroll Farmers' Market Art in the Park Second Saturdays Gallery Exhibits Fiddler's Convention Corbit's Charge Other June Events     Now through Wednesday, June 28 Exhibit: A Passion for Pigment by Donna Yarish Off Track Art   Saturday, June 3 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Spring Muster & Antique Fire Equipment Show Carroll County Farm Museum    Saturday, June 10 1:00 pm, 3:45 pm, and 5:00 pm Sunday, June 11 1:00 pm, 3:45 pm, and 5:00 pm Legally Blonde Jr. Carroll Arts Center    Friday, June 16 12 Noon Lunchtime Concert Series Carroll County Public Library Westminster Branch    Friday, June 16 1:00 pm and 7:30 pm FLICC Presents: The Danish Girl  Carroll Arts Center    Saturday, June 17 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Summer Indoor Flea Market Carroll County Agricultural Center            Saturday, June 17 7:30 pm The Back Pages Band Carroll Arts Center    Tuesday, June 20 7:00 pm Free Family Movie: "Finding Dory" Carroll Arts Center     Friday, June 23 12 Noon Lunchtime Concert Series Carroll County Public Library Westminster Branch    Sunday, June 25 thru Friday, June 30 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Common Ground on the Hill-Traditions Week 1 Alumni Hall Theater McDaniel College    Tuesday, June 27 7:00 pm Free Family Movie: "An American Tale" Carroll Arts Center    Friday, June 30 12 Noon Lunchtime Concert Series Carroll County Public Library Westminster Branch      For more information call 410-848-5294            Box Lunch Talks sponsored by the Historical Society of Carroll County    Tuesday, June 20 12 Noon    "Corbit"    On June 29th, 1863, the tragedy of war unfolded upon the streets of Westminster, MD. This ferocious battle, although brief, caused major implications upon the battle of Gettysburg, and the Civil War as a whole. Historian Steven W. Carney describes the events leading up to "Corbit's Charge," the battle itself, the aftermath, and the major impacts it had upon the Civil War.   Grace Hall, Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster   Members $3, All Others $7   Bring your bag lunch and refreshments will be provided.   For more information call 410-848-6494 or click here.      July Events         "July is Recreation & Parks Month"   Saturday, July 1 9:00 pm - Midnight Common Ground on the Town Various Venues Downtown Westminster Sunday, July 2 thru Friday, July 7 Common Ground on the Hill-Traditions Week 2 McDaniel College   Sunday, July 9 6:45 pm A Month of Sundays Concert Series Featuring "Endless Summer" Beach Boys Tribute Band Westminster City Park Tuesday, July 4 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration and Fireworks Carroll County Farm Museum    Friday, July 7 1:00 pm and 7:30 pm FLICC Presents: "Hell or High Water" Carroll Arts Center    Friday, July 7 12 Noon Lunchtime Concert Series Carroll County Public Library Westminster Branch    Saturday, July 8 Common Ground on the Hill's Roots Music & Arts Festival Carroll County Farm Museum    Tuesday, July 11 7:00 pm Free Family Movie: "Kubo and the Two Strings"  Carroll Arts Center Thursday, July 13 10:30 am Live Theatre: "Junie B. Jones" Carroll Arts Center    Friday, July 14 12 Noon Lunchtime Concert Series Carroll County Library Westminster Branch Saturday, July 15 10:30 am Live Theatre: "Junie B. Jones" Carroll Arts Center Sunday, July 16 6:45 pm A Month of Sundays Concert Series Featuring: "Gringo Jingo" Ultimate Santana Band Westminster City Park Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16 9:00 am - 4:00 pm   Civil War Encampment Union Mills Homestead & Grist Mill      Tuesday, July 18  12 Noon - 1:00 pm Box Lunch Talks Grace Lutheran Church    Tuesday, July 18 7:00 pm Free Family Movie: "Babe: Pig in the City" Carroll Arts Center Wednesday, July 19 10:30 am Live Theatre: "Junie B. Jones" Carroll Arts Center      Friday, July 21 12 Noon Lunchtime Concert Series Carroll County Library Westminster Branch Sunday, July 23 6:45 pm A Month of Sundays Concert Series Featuring: "Ja Works" Reggae Westminster City Park     Tuesday, July 25 7:00 pm Free Family Movie: "Sing" Carroll Arts Center    Friday, July 28 12 Noon Lunchtime Concert Series Carroll County Public Library Westminster Branch Sunday, July 30 6:45 pm A Month of Sundays Concert Series Featuring: "Caribbean Chillers" Jimmy Buffet Tribute Westminster City Park    For more information call 410-848-5294   Community Links    Carroll Arts Center    Carroll County Ag Center    Carroll County Public Library, Westminster Branch    Carroll County Farm Museum    Carroll County Tourism    City of Westminster    Historical Society of Carroll County    Union Mills Homestead    Westminster City Recreation and Parks    Westminster Road Runners Club    Join Our Mailing List Want your event included? Email the information to sanderson@westgov.com at least two weeks prior to the event.

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