CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MAY
MAY 1
2nd ANNUAL MAY CROWNING
Following the 12pm Mass, join us for
the 2nd Annual May Crowning of the
25 foot tall Statue of Mary that sits
atop a 95 foot tower.
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National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
16330 Grotto Rd. Emmitsburg 21727
O 301-447-5497
w www.msmary.edu/grotto/index.html
MAY 2
GEORGE TAKEI
Actor and social media mega-power.
A Japanese-American who was unjustly
imprisoned in two U.S. internment camps
during World War II, this speaker is
an outspoken supporter of human
rights issues and a passionate
community activist.
MAY 7
CENTENNIAL VOLUNTEER PROJECT
Help beautify your nearby national park
site by participating in a park clean-up day.
Register at the park visitor center.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W Patrick St. Frederick 21701
O 301-600-2828
w www.weinbergcenter.org
MAY 4, 11, 18 & 25
WEDNESDAY NIGHT CONCERT
SERIES AT WESTVIEW
PROMENADE
A variety of family-friendly musical
performances in the courtyard near
Regal Cinemas.
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O 301-662-3515
w www.nps.gov/mono
Frederick Fairgrounds
797 E Patrick St. Frederick 21701
} 9am–1pm
Monocacy National Battlefield
5201 Urbana Pike Frederick 21704
MAY 7
CREATIVE OUTLET AT THE
DELAPLAINE ARTS CENTER
Drop-in art activities for all ages.
Explore a variety of mediums in a fun
and open atmosphere while learning
about different cultures.
MAY 7
O 443-463-6437
w www.catoctinforestalliance.org
5TH ANNUAL BRUNSWICK WINE
AND CHOCOLATE WALK
Stroll downtown Brunswick while tasting
vibrant wines and savoring mouth-watering
chocolate. Music, shopping, and a vintage
fashion show.
} 1pm
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Downtown Brunswick
1 E Potomac St. Brunswick 21716
O 301-834-7500
w www.BrunswickMainStreet.org
Local artists and wineries will display their
wares inside businesses up and down Main
Street in Thurmont. Entertainment while
you browse!
Downtown Frederick 21701
O 301-698-8118
w www.downtownfrederick.org/
calendar/first-saturday
THURMONT ART & WINE WALK
} 11am–4pm
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Downtown Thurmont 21788
O 240-626-9980
w www.thurmontmainstreet.com
MAY 7 & 8
MOUNTAIN TO VALLEY TOUR
AT THE SHRINE
Choose the fully guided two-day group
tour or a free self-guided tour. Begin at
the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann
Seton Visitor Center.
} 10am–1pm
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National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
339 S Seton Ave. Emmitsburg 21727
O 301-447-7050
w www.setonshrine.org
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FREDERICK COUNTY GUIDE | SPRING 2016
SPRING IN THE VILLAGE/
ART AT THE FURNACE
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O 240-446-2303
w www.shopwestview.com
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MAY 7 & 8
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