MAY CALENDAR

online Virtual 50+ Center

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6007020

BBQ Safety

Frederick County Fire and Rescue will be taking blood pressures and giving a presentation on BBQ safety. Free, drop-in.

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location: Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@

FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6003525

May 19

Groceries for Seniors

A free monthly distribution of seasonal produce, canned goods, and shelf stable products. All Frederick County residents age 60+ with an income below $1,450 per month are eligible to participant. Please bring a photo ID to register the first time. Groceries for Seniors is offered on the third Friday of each month.

Time: Noon (and continues until all food is distributed)

Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave. Frederick

Contact: SeniorServices@

FrederickCountyMD.gov or call 301600-1234

Thurmont Main Street Art & Wine Stroll

Meet a variety of 17 local artists and artisans, sample wine from local vineyards and spirits from distilleries, three genres of live musical entertainment throughout and three food trucks. Free admission.

Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Location: Thurmont Main Street area

Contact: 240-626-9980 or thurmontmainstreet.com

May 20

Maryland Iron Festival

Continues 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 21. Commemorates the state as a center for ironmaking and features traditional blacksmithing, period music, food trucks, artisan and makers market, garden and trail tours, more. Free admission.

Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont

Contact: 240-288-7396 or catoctinfurnace.org

Spring Festival

Throughout the town with live music, vendors, food, kids’ activities, beer garden and more. Free admission.

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Downtown Brunswick, 1 E. Potomac St., Brunswick Contact: 301-834-7500 or brunswickmd.gov

Beyond the Garden Gates Garden Tour

This self-guided tour will feature 13 of Frederick’s finest gardens and is sure to inspire green thumbs. Advance tickets online or at the Frederick Visitors Center, 151 S. East St.; day of tour tickets at 101 N. Court St. $25 advance, $30 day of tour.

Time: 1 to 5 p.m.

Location: Begin at the Hospitality Center, City Hall, 101 N. Court St., Frederick Contact: celebratefrederick.com

May 25

Senior Resource & Education Fair

This event is free and open to seniors, family members, caregivers and professionals. No cost to attend the event, however there will be a $10 fee for lunches.

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Community College Athletic Center, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick Contact: 240-575-9665 or info@ soarfrederick.org