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Read Aloud 21-Day Challenge
Read Aloud is a national organization that promotes reading aloud for 15 minutes each day. Beginning in March they are promoting the Read Aloud 21-Day Challenge. The idea is that if you do something for 21 days it becomes a habit. The campaign is promoted primarily through social media. We have established a Facebook page (Washington County Read Aloud) as well as a Twitter link (#WCReadAloud) to help promote the initiative. The challenge is easy! Take pictures of adults or…
Find out more »The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy presented by Middletown High School Drama
That lovable family of creepy kooks is alive and well and living in their super-spooky mansion in Central Park. The Addams family, led by the elegantly gaunt and seemingly undead Morticia and her ever-devoted husband Gomez, is in turmoil. Their daughter Wednesday, now 18, finds herself falling in love—a sensation that is unsettling for both her and her family of endearing misfits. When the teen invites her new boyfriend, Lucas Beineke, over with his “normal” family to get better acquainted…
Find out more »The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy presented by Middletown High School Drama
That lovable family of creepy kooks is alive and well and living in their super-spooky mansion in Central Park. The Addams family, led by the elegantly gaunt and seemingly undead Morticia and her ever-devoted husband Gomez, is in turmoil. Their daughter Wednesday, now 18, finds herself falling in love—a sensation that is unsettling for both her and her family of endearing misfits. When the teen invites her new boyfriend, Lucas Beineke, over with his “normal” family to get better acquainted…
Find out more »Caring for Your Mental Health in a Constantly Connected World
Does your social media account sometimes stress you out? Learn strategies to care for yourself in a world that never gets unplugged. The Build Your Resources program offers varied, relevant, monthly resource workshops available to the entire community, regardless of income level. All workshops are held at Seton Center, 226 East Lincoln Avenue in Emmitsburg, open to the general public and FREE! However, registration is required ahead of time for the workshops, either registering online at www.setoncenter.org or by calling Program Coordinator Kelly Overholtzer…
Find out more »Civil War Walking Tour
Explore what it was like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. Stories include the last Confederate invasion of the North, the ransom of Frederick, and the Battle of Monocacy.
Find out more »Tots2Tweens Egg Hunt at FSK Mall
Join us at this awesome, annual family event! NOTE: These events are very well-attended and we get large crowds early in the event. If you’re looking for less crowds come after the first hour! The first 500 kids will get an Egg Hunt sack and a list – they will take their list to the vendors marked and get a free treat. The first 500 parents will get a parent bag to help them carry all the goodies they pick up…
Find out more »Basket Bingo
Join The Arc for our Annual Basket Bingo! Featuring Longaberger Baskets, Cash Prizes, Alex and Ani, 31 Gifts and Vera Bradley! Doors open at 11:00 AM. First Game: 1:00 PM. Free lunch catered by Hempen Hill BBQ served at 12 noon. 20 Regular Games and 5 Specials Tip Jars/Raffles, King Tuts Advanced Tickets: $25 Tickets at the Door: $30 Buy tickets online: www.basketbingo2019.eventbrite.com Buy an advanced ticket and your name is entered for a free Fitbit Charge 3 and $50…
Find out more »Financial Literacy Fair
This is a FREE and FUN, drop-in event! Curious about paying for college? How about Credit Repair? Need support in creating a family budget? You’ll find resources for this and so much more! There will be door prizes and giveaways throughout the day. The Build Your Resources program offers varied, relevant, monthly resource workshops available to the entire community, regardless of income level. The fair will be held at Seton Center, 226 East Lincoln Avenue in Emmitsburg! For more information on workshops and…
Find out more »Operation Paws for Homes 5th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K/1M
5K race and 1M walk to benefit Operation Paws for Homes – an all-breed 501c3 dog rescue. This event is the rescue’s 2nd biggest annual fundraiser focused on raising funds toward the medical needs of our dogs. Each year, Operation Paws for Homes incurs over $150,000 in medical costs. This event aims to replenish a piece of those funds. We encourage families, runners, walkers, supporters and anyone interested in helping this organization while enjoying a fun event. Silent auction items,…
Find out more »Kenny Chesney: Songs For The Saints Tour
Kenny Chesney has announced 2019 tour dates he’s calling the Songs for the Saints Tour. The 2019 tour coincides with the release of Chesney’s latest album, bearing the same name. The Knoxville native and enduring country music icon–Chesney has been at it since the mid-’90s–will be criss-crossing the country in April and May, performing concerts in small and mid-sized markets across the U.S. Click here for tickets to this event.
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