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 February Events
1 Wed  
  10 am Fairfield Baseball/Softball registrations, Registration is for boys and girls ages 4 - 15. Any questions please contact Mike Ball, 717 642 3768.
     
2 Thursday  
  10:30 am Pastors and Church Workers Appreciation Day at Mother Seton School, Program followed by a Reception. The faith community is invited to visit Mother Seton School and be honored for their contributions to the faith formation of our students. 100 Creamery Road, Emmitsburg, MD. For info: 301-447-3161 or principal@mothersetonschool.org
  6:30 pm The Adams County Council of Republican Women's 57th Annual Lincoln Day Dinner will be held at the Pike, in Gettysburg.  “This year is lining up to be a very exciting one as we have seven candidates running for the Pennsylvania senate seat,” said Marcia McClain President of the Woman’s Council. “All of them have  been invited to attend as well as the three candidates for Auditor General, the two candidates for Attorney General as well as the two candidates for Treasurer. This would be an excellent opportunity for you to meet the candidates.” she said.
Reservations and advance payment is required. Everyone is welcome to attend. More information about  the dinner can be obtained by calling Marcia at 717-334-8376.
     
3 Friday  
  8 pm The Musical of Musicals: The Musical! Performed by The Fredericktowne Players! 

The production is actually five short musicals, each in the style of various American and British musical theatre composers (Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Kander & Ebb) all dealing with roughly the same plot: "I can't pay the rent!" A fast-paced musical extravaganza, it’s like getting 87 musicals for the price of one!

Reserved seating: adults $22; students, senior citizens, FCC faculty and staff with college ID $16; children under age 12 $8. Tickets may be purchased at the theater box office the evening of the performance. Group discounts are available. For information: contact 240.315.3855.  or visit www.fredericktowneplayers.org.
     
4 Saturday  
  10 am Fairfield Baseball/ Softball registrations  10:00 - 1:30,
Registration is for boys and girls ages 4 - 15. Any questions please contact Mike Ball, 717 642 3768.
  Noon Saint John's Lutheran Church's Fried Oyster & Turkey Dinner - 8619 Blacks Mill Road, Creagerstown.  Adults $16.00 6 - 12 years $ 7.00 Under 5 free Carryouts $17.00
  1:30 pm Mid-Winter Talks at Gettysburg NMP: The War in 1862. 
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War's second year, the National Park Service free winter lecture series in 2012 will explore events and personalities who figured prominently in 1862, as well as perspectives on the Gettysburg Campaign and Battle. Gettysburg National Military Park.  For more information go to Gettysburg National Military Park's website at www.nps.gov/gett or call 717/ 334-1124 x 8023.
  4 pm Museum and a Movie Night at the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton,  Double Feature: 4pm - Dolphin Tale; 5:45pm - The Way.  Come early to visit the museum and participate in a museum hunt for a prize! Free family fun event; free will offering appreciated. FREE popcorn!
339 S. Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, 301.447.6606
  6 pm Hauser After Hours - live music featuring acoustic artists through full bands provide rousing entertainment.  Wine and Cider is available by the glass or bottle. Admission to Hauser After Hours is always free. Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information call 717-334-4888  or visit /www.hauserestate.com
  8 pm The Musical of Musicals: The Musical! Performed by The Fredericktowne Players! 

The production is actually five short musicals, each in the style of various American and British musical theatre composers (Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Kander & Ebb) all dealing with roughly the same plot: "I can't pay the

rent!" A fast-paced musical extravaganza, it’s like getting 87 musicals for the price of one!

Reserved seating: adults $22; students, senior citizens, FCC faculty and staff with college ID $16; children under age 12 $8. Tickets may be purchased at the theater box office the evening of the performance. Group discounts are available. For information: contact 240.315.3855.  or visit www.fredericktowneplayers.org.
     
5 Sunday  
  1:30 pm Mid-Winter Talks at Gettysburg NMP: The War in 1862. 
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War's second year, the National Park Service free winter lecture series in 2012 will explore events and personalities who figured prominently in 1862, as well as perspectives on the Gettysburg Campaign and Battle. Gettysburg National Military Park.  For more information go to Gettysburg National Military Park's website at www.nps.gov/gett or call 717/ 334-1124 x 8023.
     
6 Monday  
     
7 Tuesday  
  10 am

Seton Heritage Literary Guild (SHLG) – at the Visitor Center in the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Selection, 'Friendship of My Soul,' by Sister Betty Ann McNeil, DC. Will meet on Tuesdays for 3 weeks.  339 S. Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, 301.447.6606
     
8 Wed  
  1 pm Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve's Wednesday walk in the woods.  Start the New Year off right and join us for a walk in the woods!  We'll pick a new trail each week, and get fit while having fun.  Free.
  6 pm Dancing with the Vines.  Back by popular demand, our dancing series begins with the Rumba!  Bring a partner or come by yourself. The evening will start with a welcome reception from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Then the class will begin at 7:00pm and end at 8:00pm. Then students are more then welcome to stay, have a glass of wine and practice! $5 a person or $8 a couple.Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information call 717-334-4888  or visit /www.hauserestate.com
     
9 Thursday  
     
10 Friday  
     
11 Saturday  
  Noon The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County will host its second annual indoor triathlon from noon to 3:30 p.m. at 909 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg.

The triathlon will consist of three timed events: a 10-minute swim, a 20-minute stationary bike ride, and a 10-minute treadmill run. Participants may compete as individuals or as members of a team. Competitors must be age 16 or older. Entry fee is $30 and includes a t-shirt. Registration closes February 9. Proceeds from the event will be put toward the purchase of two new accessibility lifts for the YWCA pool and whirlpool.

For more information or to register for the triathlon, call the YWCA service desk at 717-334-9171.
  1:30 pm Mid-Winter Talks at Gettysburg NMP: The War in 1862. 
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War's second year, the National Park Service free winter lecture series in 2012 will explore events and personalities who figured prominently in 1862, as well as perspectives on the Gettysburg Campaign and Battle. Gettysburg National Military Park.  For more information go to Gettysburg National Military Park's website at www.nps.gov/gett or call 717/ 334-1124 x 8023.
  6 pm Hauser After Hours - live music featuring acoustic artists through full bands provide rousing entertainment.  Wine and Cider is available by the glass or bottle. Admission to Hauser After Hours is always free. Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information call 717-334-4888  or visit /www.hauserestate.com
  7 pm BINGO Vera Bradley at Mother Seton School, Emmitsburg. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance $20 at the door. Tickets include 20 regular games with new 2012 and classic patterned bags as prizes. Specials and Raffles available for purchase. Door prizes and concessions available. For more information or tickets, please contact MSS at 301-447-3161, or Lena at 301-717-8860. Snow date: February 18.
     
12 Sunday  
  1:30 pm Mid-Winter Talks at Gettysburg NMP: The War in 1862. 
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War's second year, the National Park Service free winter lecture series in 2012 will explore events and personalities who figured prominently in 1862, as well as perspectives on the Gettysburg Campaign and Battle. Gettysburg National Military Park.  For more information go to Gettysburg National Military Park's website at www.nps.gov/gett or call 717/ 334-1124 x 8023.
     
13 Monday
     
14 Tuesday
     
15 Wednesday  
  1 pm Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve's Wednesday walk in the woods.  Start the New Year off right and join us for a walk in the woods!  We'll pick a new trail each week, and get fit while having fun.  Free.
     
16 Thursday  
     
17 Friday  
     
18 Saturday  
  1:30 pm Mid-Winter Talks at Gettysburg NMP: The War in 1862. 
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War's second year, the National Park Service free winter lecture series in 2012 will explore events and personalities who figured prominently in 1862, as well as perspectives on the Gettysburg Campaign and Battle. Gettysburg National Military Park.  For more information go to Gettysburg National Military Park's website at www.nps.gov/gett or call 717/ 334-1124 x 8023.
  6 pm Hauser After Hours - live music featuring acoustic artists through full bands provide rousing entertainment.  Wine and Cider is available by the glass or bottle. Admission to Hauser After Hours is always free. Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information call 717-334-4888  or visit /www.hauserestate.com
     
19 Sunday  
  1:30 pm Mid-Winter Talks at Gettysburg NMP: The War in 1862. 
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War's second year, the National Park Service free winter lecture series in 2012 will explore events and personalities who figured prominently in 1862, as well as perspectives on the Gettysburg Campaign and Battle. Gettysburg National Military Park.  For more information go to Gettysburg National Military Park's website at www.nps.gov/gett or call 717/ 334-1124 x 8023.
  3 pm St. Mary's Church All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner.  St. Mary's Church, 256 Tract Road, Fairfield. Dinner $7.00, $3.00 children 6-12. Information 717-642-8815
     
20 Monday  
     
21 Tuesday
  
22 Wed
  1 pm Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve's Wednesday walk in the woods.  Start the New Year off right and join us for a walk in the woods!  We'll pick a new trail each week, and get fit while having fun.  Free.
     
23 Thursday
    The Majestic Theater presents an "all new" Original Tribute to The Blues Brothers.  Dust off your pork pie hat, dig out your shades and prepare to party like never before! Join the Blues Brothers for a night of the finest music, moves, thrills and spills you're likely to see this side of Chicago! The Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg.  For more information call 717-337-8200 or visit www.gettysburgmajestic.org
     
24 Friday  
  4 pm St. Joseph's Holy Name Society and The Knights of Columbus's annual fish fry. St. Joseph's parish hall.
  4:30 pm Fairfield High School Class of 2012 Crab Cake/Fried Shrimp dinner  at the Fairfield Fire Hall. Dinners will be served from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cost per ticket is $15 and includes your choice of: Crab Cake Dinner (2 crab cakes); Fried Shrimp Dinner (6 deep fried Shrimp) or a Combination of both (1 crab cake and 3 fried shrimp). (Crab cakes are being made by the Vigilant Hose Company). Dinner includes baked potato, green beans, rolls, iced tea, coffee and dessert. To purchase tickets, please contact one of the following individuals by February 10: Carole at (717) 642-6865; Lisa at (717) 642-5424, or Laurie at (717) 642-5893. This event benefits the FHS Class of 2012 After Graduation Party
     
25 Saturday  
  7:30 AM Maple Sugaring at Strawberry Hill - Strawberry Hill provides the only hands-on demonstration of the tapping and the boiling process to school classes, home schools, organized groups, and Boy and Girl Scout troops (see below for program times).

Programs are also open to the public  beginning with a pancake breakfast at Camp Eder (1-mile east of Strawberry Hill) starting at 7:30AM.
  1:30 pm Mid-Winter Talks at Gettysburg NMP: The War in 1862. 
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War's second year, the National Park Service free winter lecture series in 2012 will explore events and personalities who figured prominently in 1862, as well as perspectives on the Gettysburg Campaign and Battle. Gettysburg National Military Park.  For more information go to Gettysburg National Military Park's website at www.nps.gov/gett or call 717/ 334-1124 x 8023.
  5:30 pm Emmitsburg’s Eighth Annual Burns Night will be held on in JoAnn’s Ballroom of the Carriage House Inn, 200 South Seton Avenue. Snow date is Sunday, February 26, same time and place.
 
The event is a fundraiser for the Emmitsburg Osteopathic Primary Care Center, 121-123 West Main Street, Emmitsburg, and profits will be applied to Phase II of the EOPCC Building Fund. Tickets are $50 per person, of which approximately $35 is tax deductible.
 
We will have a piper, and guests are encouraged to recite Burns’s poems or sing his songs. Many typical Scottish dishes will be on offer, including haggis. Please contact Bill O’Toole (301-447-2690, otoole@msmary.edu) or visit www.burnsnite.com for more information.
  6 pm Hauser After Hours - live music featuring acoustic artists through full bands provide rousing entertainment.  Wine and Cider is available by the glass or bottle. Admission to Hauser After Hours is always free. Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information call 717-334-4888  or visit /www.hauserestate.com
     
26 Sunday  
  1:30 pm Mid-Winter Talks at Gettysburg NMP: The War in 1862. 
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War's second year, the National Park Service free winter lecture series in 2012 will explore events and personalities who figured prominently in 1862, as well as perspectives on the Gettysburg Campaign and Battle. Gettysburg National Military Park.  For more information go to Gettysburg National Military Park's website at www.nps.gov/gett or call 717/ 334-1124 x 8023.
     
27 Monday  
  6:30 pm Catoctin Youth Association  Competition Cheerleading
Sign-ups and Parent Meeting.  Thurmont Regional Library - Small Conference Room.  If interested and would like more information please call Penni Wiltrout 301-748-0765 or Carrie Ridenour 240-315-5021 or email us at cyacompetitioncheer@hotmail.com or visit us on Facebook at Catoctin Cheerleading.
     
28 Tuesday  
     
29 Wed  
  1 pm Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve's Wednesday walk in the woods.  Start the New Year off right and join us for a walk in the woods!  We'll pick a new trail each week, and get fit while having fun.  Free.