APRIL CALENDAR

Events are subject to change. Contact the sponsoring organization for any updates.

For more information on the Senior Rec Council and events, visit srcfrederick.org.

Open Duckpin Bowling — 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, Walkersville Bowling Lanes, 44 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville. Recreational bowling. Participants pay for cost of bowling. Contact Gerald at 240-651-1865.

Thursdays Bridge — 1 to 4 p.m., Spring Ridge Senior Apartments, call Judy at 336-662-2889. Reservations required.

Exercise — 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, William Talley Rec Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. $2 per session. Call Susan at 301-695-1785.

Basketball — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Walkersville Rec Center in the elementary school, Walkersville. Enter through the gym doors on right side of school. Continues through April. $2 per session. Gerald at 240651-1865.

Talley SRC Book Group — 10:15 a.m. third Monday of the month, William R. Talley Rec Center, Classroom A (ground floor) 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Jane at 501-6588680.

Taney SRC Book Group — 2:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month, Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Pre-registration required. Mary Ann at 301-662-6199.

Bicycling — Meeting locations vary, rides scheduled biweekly March through November, weather permitting. Helmets required. Kathy at 301-606-0064.

Easy Hikes — As scheduled during April, May, June, September and October, weather permitting. Locations vary. Hike from 3 to 6 miles on terrain with good footing and little or no elevation change. The pace is adjusted to the speed of the group. Call Kathy at 301-639-4144.

Moderate Hikes — As scheduled

April, May, June, September and October, weather permitting. Locations vary. For more advanced hikers. May be 5 to 7 miles in length or uneven ground and hills. Call Ray at 301-606-3452.

Softball — Practice 6 p.m. Wednesdays, April through September. Games on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. Pinecliff Park, Frederick. Open to women over 40 and men over 50. Associated activity costs. Call Adrian at 301-662-6623.

APRIL 1

Weekly Carillon Recitals

At the Joseph Dill Baker Memorial Carillon, on the instrument of 49 bells played mechanically by fists and feet by city carillonneur John Widmann. Every Sunday. Free.

Time: 12:30 to 1 p.m.

Location: Baker Park, Dulaney Ave. at Second St., Frederick

Contact: 301-788-2806 or bakerparkcarillon.org

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick

Also April 8, 15, 22 and 29. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $15.

Time: 7:15 p.m.

Location: Departs from Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick

Contact: marylandghosttours.com

The Steel Wheels in Concert

At home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, informed by the familiar sounds of the Virginia mountains where the band was formed, but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving sound. $25 and up.

Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick

Contact: 301-600-2828 or weinbergcenter.org

APRIL 2

Environmental Stewardship

Speaker Series: Native Plants

Speaker is Kim Leahy, Frederick County Master Gardener. Sign up for lunch, included. Freewill offering will be taken.

Time: 12:30 p.m.

Location: Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 8428 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick

Contact: 301-360-9581 or saintdrexel. org

Wags for Hope Orientation

Local pet therapy organization that provides therapy services to local nursing homes, Frederick Memorial hospital, elementary schools and libraries with the R.E.A.D. program. Learn how you and your pet can become a team and make a difference in the lives of others. Orientation for people only, no pets. RSVP required at info@wagsforhope.org. Free.

Time: 1 to 2 p.m.

Location: William Talley Rec Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick

Contact: wagsforhope.org

Bingo

Weekly bingo games continue April 9, 16, 23 and 30. Open to all.

Time: 5 to 10 p.m.

Location: Beth Sholom Congregation, 1011 N. Market St., Frederick Contact: 205-572-2907 or bethsholomfrederick.org

APRIL 3

Duplicate Bridge Games

Also April 6, 10, 13, 17, 20 and 24. Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills and make new, like-minded friends. All are welcome, no membership requirements. $7.

Time: 12:15 to 4 p.m.

Location: Orioles Nest 331, 1037 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-254-4727 or bridgewebs.com/frederick

FAC After Hours & Yogamour: Restorative Yoga with Soundbath

Join a gentle flow yoga session on the main level while enjoying art work that adorn the walls of this historic space. All levels which includes beginners. Some yoga mats available. $15.

Time: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Location: FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick

Contact: 301-662-4190 or yogamour. org

APRIL 4

Slips, Trips and Falls

Frederick County Fire and Rescue will be taking blood pressures and giving a presentation on slips, trips and falls. Free, drop-in (lunch is available by reservation).

Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Brunswick 50+ Center, 12 E. A St., Brunswick

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-8348115

Pride on the Patio

Weekly LGBTQIA social mixer meets on Tuesdays. Relaxed an casual. Happy hour pricing, full menu available; drink special Gender Fluid. 21 and older.

Time: 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Location: Showroom, 882 N. East St., Frederick

Contact: 240-409-8858 or facebook. com/prideonthepatio

APRIL 5

Spring Floral Arrangements

The Silver Fancy Garden Club will show us how to make your own spring arrangements using fresh flowers! All materials will be provided. $5, preregister

Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location: Emmitsburg 50+ Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6006350

APRIL 6

200 Monroe Restaurant

Frederick Community College invites you to enjoy a gourmet dinner created by the talented students at 200 Monroe Restaurant! Reservations are required! For dine-in or carryout, visit opentable.com/200-Monroe. $40 to $44.

Time: 5 to 8:30 p.m.

Location: The Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick

Contact: opentable.com/200-monroe

Introduction to Permaculture and the REED Center

There is a 150-acre permaculture food forest in Middletown? Come meet Ben Friton, founder and director of the REED Center and Morning View Food Forest. Learn about permaculture, the work done by the REED Center and the events happening at the food forest. Free.

Time: 6 to 7 p.m.

Location: Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown

Contact: 301-600-7560 or fcpl.org

Pour House Trivia

Also April 13, 20 and 27. Bring your team and play. Extended happy hour 4 to 8 p.m.

Time: 7 to 9 p.m.

Location: Champion Billiards Sports Bar, 5205 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick

Contact: 301-846-0089 or frederickchampions.com

Tivoli Discovery Series: Ashley Ray Ray, who has established herself as one of Nashville’s most nuanced voices, is chasing down critical acclaim not only as a solo artist, but also as an in-demand songwriter for Little Big Town, Lori McKenna, Lady A’s Charles Kelley, and others. $10 suggested or pay what you can.

Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Location: New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick

Contact: 301-600-2828 or weingergcenter.org

APRIL 7

Biggs Ford Archeological Site Presentation

Lauren Lippiello, assistant professor of global studies, FCC, will give a talk about the Biggs Ford Archeological Site and its findings. This site, located in Frederick County, contains a large, well-preserved Native American village and has yielded artifacts dating back 11,000 years. Lauren will be joined by local archeologist Hettie Bellweber. 21 and older. Free.

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location: Middletown Public Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown

Contact: 301-600-7560 or fcpl.org

APRIL 9

Breakfast Fundraiser

All-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage biscuits, sausage gravy, puddin’, hominy, muffins and more. Benefits the fire company; cancelled if snow emergency plan is in effect. $10 adults, $5 ages 5-12, under age 6 free, $12 for carryout. (Prices subject to change as market prices dictate.)

Time: 7 to 11 a.m.

Location: Union Bridge Fire Co., 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge

Contact: 410-775-7422

Great American Chestnut Restoration and Potluck

Help restore the beautiful American Chestnut by volunteering for tree plantings. Baltimore Yearly Meeting has received a grant to plant 100 American chestnuts on our wooded acres! Free.

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Catoctin Quaker Camp, 12611 Tower Road, Thurmont

Contact: 717-481-4870 or bymcamps. org/community-work-days

Second Sunday Tree Walk

With the Frederick County Forestry Board. By donation.

Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Location: City of Frederick, Rec Center or Pergola.

Contact: frederick.forestryboard.org

APRIL 10

Stained-Glass Butterfly

Create a beautiful stained-glass butterfly with step-by-step instructions through the entire process. This class is for beginner and intermediate