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If it's happening in Carroll County, you can hear about it on WTTR. From church suppers to youth organization functions to community events, WTTR broadcasts tens of thousands of public service announcements every year, and broadcasts live from many events in the area.
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Put your non-profit organization's events on WTTR--on the air and on the website--by emailing a flyer about three weeks before the event to info@wttr.com! Note: If your organization is having a raffle or bingo or anything else that requires a gambling permit from the county, WTTR must also have a copy of the permit before we can put your PSA on the air.
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Hampstead Day--Main Street in Hampstead |
We're broadcasting live from the Annual Hampstead Day between 11 AM and 1 PM. Stop by and say "Hi!" |
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WTTR Carroll Calendar
The Carroll County Farm Museum is adding a new feature to this year’s Fall Harvest Days—a Giant Pumpkin Contest. Carroll County students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades are invited to participate in this contest by growing giant pumpkins. Those wishing to participate can register and pick up free Atlantic Giant pumpkin seeds through May 15th between 9 am and 3 pm at the Farm Museum. Each registered participant will also receive planting instructions and a participant ribbon. For more information, call the Farm Museum at 410-386-3880.
Carroll County Public Schools would like to invite parents, students, and concerned citizens to hear the Department of Human Resources speak on “Hiring & Retaining Highly Qualified Minority Educators” on Tuesday, May 20th at the Carroll County Board of Education offices, 125 North Court Street in Westminster beginning at 6 pm. Refreshments and child care will be provided. An RSVP is required by Thursday, May 15th. Call Pat Levroney, Minority Achievement Liaison, at 410-386-1680.
The Carroll County Health Department wants you to know that May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. As we approach warmer weather and spend more time outdoors, remember to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing including hats and sunglasses. The Cigarette Restitution Fund Program of the Health Department is working to fight cancer and end tobacco use in Carroll County.
Narconon Arrowhead reminds you that May is National Alcohol & Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Month. If you or someone you know is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, call Narconon today to get the answers needed to live a drug-free and productive life. Narconon offers free assessments, addiction counseling, and referrals to centers nationwide. Visit www.stopaddiction.com or call 1-800-468-6933.
In June and July, Farmer’s Markets will open for the 2008 season. Vendors are needed for the Carroll County Farmer’s Market, Downtown Westminster Farmer’s Market, Sykesville Apple Butter Market, Taneytown Main Street Farmer’s Market, Main Street Mount Airy Farmer’s Market and a new Sykesville Farmer’s Market. Vendors needed include fruit and vegetable growers, honey producers, bakers, jam and jelly producers, flower growers, egg producers, and others. Interested vendors should call Gabe Zepp at 410-386-2070.
The Christopher A. Nusbaum I C.A.N. Foundation helps local visually impaired children obtain the technology and other items needed to keep them equal with the sighted community. They are holding a fundraiser in conjunction with the Frederick Keys. For only $5, you can purchase tickets to the May 17th Frederick Keys game through the Foundation. For tickets or more information, call 410-756-1542.
Join local plant lovers and Master Gardener Mary Lewis for Piney Run Nature Center’s spring plant exchange on Saturday, May 18th. Meet behind the Nature Center, next to the Butterfly Garden, between 1 and 3 pm to share the bounty of your perennial and herb beds, shrubs, trees, and seeds. Label your contributions and bring any information about them to share. Even if you don’t have any plants to share, stop by as there are plenty of extra plants needing homes. For more information, call the Nature Center at 410-795-6043.
The Carroll County Farm Museum and the Blacksmith Guild of Maryland will hold the 20th Annual Blacksmith Days on Saturday, May 17th and Sunday, May 18th from 8 am to 5 pm each day. The cost of admission from 8 am until closing including breakfast and lunch both days is $40 at the gate or $30 in advance. Children 12 and under are free. Farm Museum general admission begins at noon and is $5 for adults, $3 for children 7 to 18 and seniors 60 and older, and ages 6 and under are free with a paying adult. The event will feature demonstrations, exhibits, a silent auction, and much more. For more information, call 410-386-3880.
Zion United Methodist Church will hold its annual Spring Flea Market on Saturday, May 17th from 8 am to noon at the church on Old Washington Road in Westminster. Shop for collectibles, housewares, toys, clothing, jewelry, furniture, and much more. For more information, call 410‑848‑9080.
Faith Lutheran Church in Eldersburg will hold a “Thunder at Faith Biker Rally” on Sunday, May 18th from 2 to 6 pm. The purpose is to reach out to motorcycle enthusiasts through their common interest with friendship, camaraderie, and the offer of the Word of salvation. Refreshments, motorcycle show, vendors, music, and much more will be offered. For more information, call the church at 410-795-8082.
The Carroll County Historic Preservation Commission will host the Historic Homes Tour “From Westminster to Uniontown” on Saturday, June 7th. The day will provide the opportunity to visit seven historic buildings in the village of Uniontown, five private residences plus the Uniontown Academy and the Uniontown Bank. The tour will include a deluxe boxed lunch served at the Uniontown Academy and conclude with a stop for a question and answer session at the Uniontown Bank. The tour departs by bus at 9 am from the County Office Building and returns at 4 pm. Tickets are $55 per person and include transportation and lunch. Tickets will be available through May 19th. For tickets or more information, call 410-386-2094.
North Carroll High School’s Music and Arts Departments will present “An Evening of Sights and Sounds” on Thursday, May 15th at the school in Hampstead. An Art Show will be held in the Media Center from 6 to 7 pm, followed by the Spring Choral Concert in the auditorium. Admission is free. For more information, call the school at 410-751-3450.
Maryland’s Junior Miss is searching for contestants from Carroll County, Frederick, Washington, Alleghany, and Garrett Counties to compete in the state program to be held on July 12th at the Carroll Arts Center in Westminster. If you are a high school junior girl, Class of 2009, and are looking for the opportunity for college scholarships and the chance to be America’s Junior Miss, call Cheri Polkemba at 443-277-7694. To learn more, come to the free Open House on Sunday, May 18th from noon to 1 pm at the Merritt Athletic Club in Eldersburg.
The Charles Carroll Cougars 15U Metro Baseball Team will sponsor a Basket Bingo on Friday, May 16th in the cafeteria of West Middle School in Westminster. Doors open at 5:30 pm and bingo starts at 6:30. Tickets for 20 games of bingo are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. A silent auction with sports memorabilia will also be featured. For tickets or more information, call Bryan Harman at 410-346-7030.
The Gamber Fire Company Auxiliary will sponsor a Basket Bingo on Friday, May 16th in the Community Fire Hall on Route 32 in Gamber. Doors open at 5:00 pm with dinner platters available and bingo starts with an early bird game at 6:45. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. For tickets or more information, call 410-833-4810.
West Carroll Recreation Council Softball will sponsor a Basket Bingo on Friday, May 16th at the Union Bridge Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 pm with affordable light fare available, and the games start at 7. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. For tickets or more information, call Debbie at 410-635-3985.
The Carroll Arts Center will screen the acclaimed documentary “Touch the Sound” on Saturday, May 17th at 8 pm. It is the story of Evelyn Glennie, a Grammy-winning classical percussionist whose solo work is unrivaled. She is also deaf. Her energy and ability to “hear” with her whole body is fascinating. The 2004 film is not rated and runs 99 minutes. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for Carroll County Arts Council members, students 18 and under, and seniors 60 and over. For more information, or to purchase tickets in advance, call the Arts Center at 410-848-7272.
The Old Line Statesmen Barbershop Chorus will present its 25th Annual Show, “25 Years of Barbershop Harmony in Carroll County,” on Sunday, May 18th at 3 pm in the Scott Center for the Fine & Performing Arts on the campus of Carroll Community College in Westminster. Tickets are $10 each and are available at Coffey Music, Stu’s Music, the Carroll Arts Center, or by calling 410-795-5050. Children 6 and under are free.
Carroll County residents can dispose or up to 8 scrap tires free of charge on Saturday, May 17th from 8 am to 2 pm at the Northern Landfill in Westminster. This event is limited to residents only, 8 tires per household, and only one visit per household. Commercial vehicle and business tires are prohibited. For more information, call the Carroll County Department of Public Works at 410-386-2035.
The Piedmont Pacers Volkssport Club will celebrate its 20th anniversary by holding a Volkswalk at the Union Mills Homestead and Grist Mill on Sunday, May 18th. Start anytime between 8 am and 2 pm and finish by 5. There are two trails to choose, a 5K or an 11K. Both trails are on wooded paths, fire lanes, through meadows and hills. There public is invited and there is no cost to participate. For more information on this event or Volkssports in general, call 410-795-7855.
Earth-2-Eldersburg Educational Awareness Day will be held on Sunday, May 18th from noon to 4 pm at the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Hall. This expo-style event will highlight local groups, businesses, and organizations who are dedicated to helping the environment, animals, and people in need here and around the world. The day will also focus on self-care and physical fitness. For more information, visit www.earth2eldersburg.org.
The Least of These Ministries, a Westminster-based Non-Denominational Christian Ministry, is holding its annual Dinner and Silent Auction on Sunday, May 18th from 3 to 7 pm at Martin’s Westminster. Tables of eight are $250 and individual tickets are $32. There will be entertainment, a silent auction, dinner, and an informational program. For tickets or more information, call 410-848-2128.
The Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department is having an All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner on Wednesday, May 21st beginning at 4:30 pm at the fire hall on Route 26 in Winfield. The menu includes spaghetti with meat sauce or marinara sauce, tossed salad, and breadsticks. The cost is $6.50 for adults and $3.25 for children 3 to 10. The Ladies Auxiliary will offer home baked goods and an afghan will be raffled off.
Westminster United Methodist Church is having a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, May 17th from 4 to 7 in Jubilee Hall on East Main Street in Westminster. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. For more information, call 410-857-2853.
A new community event will be held at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Saturday, May 24th from 9 am to 5 pm. The Maryland Heartland Sustainable Living Fair has been organized by local residents who are interested in promoting environmental awareness and the development of a sustainable economy in Carroll County. The fair will include green building materials and methodologies, renewable energy technologies, and sustainable living practices that aim to forge a healthier relationship with the natural world and its resources. Admission is $10 for individuals or $15 per couple for ages 16 to 59; $5 for age 60 and older, and age 15 and younger are free. For more information, visit www.sustainablelivingmd.org.
The Carroll County Farm Museum is hosting the first ever Senior Celebration, exclusively for high school seniors across Carroll County, on Sunday, May 25th from 1 to 7 pm. The day will feature a volleyball tournament and tug of war competition between schools, a live DJ for dancing and karaoke. Food will be available to purchase or bring your own picnic. A professional photographer will be on hand to take memorable pictures of the seniors and their friends in the beautiful Farm Museum setting. For more information, call the Farm Museum at 410‑386‑3880.
The Lineboro-Manchester Lions Club is sponsoring the 4th Annual Catherine Anne Mullikan Memorial Scholarship 1K Walk on Monday, May 26th at 10 am beginning and ending at the Manchester Pool on Victory Street. Registration begins at 9 am and refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the walk and participants are invited to cool off in the pool when it opens at noon. The cost to participate is $10 per person over 12, $5 under age 12, and $50 family maximum. Proceeds will be used for a scholarship to be awarded to a North Carroll High School senior majoring in education. For more information, call 410-239-3078.
Celebrate the 225th Anniversary of St. Luke’s (Winter’s) Lutheran Church on Route 75 in New Windsor at the Annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 31st from noon to 8 pm. Enjoy 25 cent hot dogs, 5 cent sodas, fried chicken platters, baked goods, strawberries and ice cream, a silent auction, games, music by the William F. Myers Band from 5 to 8, and much more. For more information, call the church at 410-635-6177.
The 38th Annual Maryland Antique Fire Apparatus Muster will be held on Saturday, May 31st from 10 am to 3 pm on the outer grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster. A parade through Westminster will begin at 9:45 am on Monroe Street, travel down Pennsylvania Avenue, Main Street, Center Street, and ending at the Farm Museum. Participation in the Muster is open to any fire company or privately owned fire apparatus which is at least 25 years or older. Admission to the Muster only is free. General admission to the Farm Museum grounds is $5 for adults, $3 for ages 7 to 18 and 60 and over, and kids 6 and under are free. For more information or an application, call Muster co-chairman Bob Alexander at 410-848-8508.
The Ladies of the Westminster Elks are sponsoring a Vera Bradley Bingo on Saturday, May 31st at the lodge on Gorsuch Road. Doors open at 5 pm with refreshments available and bingo starts at 7. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased by calling 410-876-7915.
The Shepherd’s Staff is having its annual Outdoor Flea Market on Saturday, May 31st from 9 am to 3 pm in the parking lot on Carroll Street in Westminster. The Shepherd’s Staff welcomes donations of household items, furniture, art, jewelry, toys, books, bikes, and collectibles. For donation drop-off dates and times, or more information, call 410-857-5944.
Rape Crisis Intervention Service is looking for dependable, friendly and compassionate people to become Volunteer Hotline Crisis Counselors. Rape Crisis will hold its Summer training on Friday, June 20th from 6 to 9 pm; Saturday, June 21st from 9 am to 5 pm; Friday, June 27th from 6 to 9 pm, and Saturday June 28th from 9 am to 5 pm. All training sessions will be held at the Rape Crisis office at 224 North Center Street. The 20 hour training will prepare volunteers to conduct crisis counseling with survivors of sexual assault and rape. Volunteers will be expected to respond to our 24-hour hotline during night and weekend shifts and must be 21 years of age. No experience necessary; a criminal background check is required. Applications must be received by June 2, 2008. For more information or to request an application, call 410‑857‑0900.
Sharing daily life with a teenager from another country and culture is a rich and rewarding experience, AFS, the leading international high school student exchange program, needs families in our community to host high school students for an academic year or six months. Students arrive in August. Interested families can learn more by visiting www.afs.org/usa, or by calling 1-800-AFS-INFO.
The Carroll County Health Department offers free classes to help those who want to quit using tobacco. Nicotine Replacement Therapy or Chantix vouchers may be available for people who attend classes. For more information, call 410-876-4429.
The Carroll County Farm Museum will offer Traditional Arts Classes in June including Basket Making, Blacksmithing, Wool Felting, Stenciled Floorcloth, and Theorem Painting, For complete class details or to register, call the Farm Museum at 410-386-3880 weekdays between 8 am and 4 pm.
Learn firsthand about another culture without leaving the United States and establish a friendship that will last a lifetime. Pacific Intercultural Exchange is looking for host families for international students from more than 40 countries arriving in the area for student exchange programs. Interested families are urged to call 1-800-828-9001 or visit www.pieusa.org.
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