North & South - A Civil War living history exhibit will be held Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster. Call 410-848-2288 or go to www.unionmills.org.

Oldies Sunday -  The Van-Dells will be the next act at the Month of Sundays concert series in Westminster Sunday, beginning at 6:45 p.m., at Westminster City Park, 11 Longwell Ave., Westminster. The group plays oldies and rock 'n' roll. Free, but bring a donation of personal-care items, baby food, diapers, infant formula, paper goods or cleaning supplies for Human Services Program of Carroll County. Food available for purchase; bring lawn chairs or a blanket.

Monday 07-19

Reese carnival - Reese Volunteer Fire Company Carnival opens Monday and runs through July 24, 1745 Baltimore Blvd. (Route 140), Westminster. Hours are 6-11 p.m. Rides, food, games and entertainment. Call 410-848-7172 or go to www.reesevfc.org.

Tuesday 07-20

Fashion greats -  Recycle Runway Project will be held at Finksburg Library, 2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, Tuesday, at 2 p.m. The program, for ages 11-17, challenges participants to use materials provided to create a fashion masterpiece in three hours. At 7 p.m., designers will model their creations for a panel of judges. Awards will be given to the top three designers. Call 410-386-4488.

Froggy theater - "The Princess and the Frog" will be performed by members of The Arts Coming Together in Carroll County Tuesday, at 1:30 p.m., at the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. (An earlier show at 10:30 a.m. is sold out.) Tickets are $7 adults; $5 for Arts Council members, students and seniors. Call 410-848-7272.

Wallace and Gromit -  "Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit" is the next offering in the Free Summer Kids Movies series at the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, Monday, at 7 p.m. Rated G. Free. No tickets required. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Call 410-848-7272.

Wednesday 07-21

'Chimps' & 'Dogs' - Regal Cinemas at TownMall, Westminster, is hosting a free family movie series. On Wednesday, they will show a G movie, "Space Chimps," and a PG movie, "Hotel for Dogs," both at 10 a.m. Seating is limited. Go to www.REGmovies.com.

Mount market - The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers Market will be held Wednesday, 3:30-6:30 p.m., in the Mount Airy municipal lot, Veterans Lane and Park Avenue, Mount Airy. The market features produce, eggs, honey, coffee, plants, baked goods, breads and crepes. Call 301-829-5343 or go to www.mountairymainstreet.org.

Thursday 07-22

Bay watch - Cats, Canines and the Chesapeake Bay will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., for ages 6-adult, at Mount Airy Library, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy. Explore rivers and byways of waters entering the Chesapeake Bay with the Snyder Foundation's Spirit the Dog, and meet her aquatic and forest friends. Call 410-386-4488.

Mermaid tea - A little mermaid tea party will be held Thursday, 1 and 3 p.m., at North Carroll Library, 2255 Hanover Pike, Greenmount, for all ages. Bring a teacup for an Under the Sea for a Little Mermaid party for tea and make a seashell craft. Dress as a princess or bring a favorite mermaid doll. Refreshments will be served. Call 410-386-4488.

Rhythm & Roach -  The Songs at Six Concerts, Locust Lane in Westminster, continue Thursday, 6-8 p.m., with the Roach Brothers of Taneytown. The group plays classic rock. Free. Bring a lawn chair for seating. Call 410-848-5294.

Friday 07-23

Water works -  Christopher James will perform "Music Over the Waters," a concert of songs from Hawaii, Jamaica and Ireland, at 10 a.m. Friday at the Finksburg Library, 2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, for all ages. Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter James performs on guitar, mandolin, ukulele, harmonica and pennywhistle. Call 410-386-4488.

Main line to Redline - The group, Redline, will play at the next edition of the free, outdoor Sykesville Concerts in the Park series, Friday, 7-9 p.m., at Millard Cooper Park, on Springfield Avenue, Sykesville. The group performs Top 40 hits, Motown, classic rock, country and blues. The park also has a playground and snack bar. Call Ivy, 410-795-8959, or go to www.sykesville.net/dconcerts.

Saturday 07-24

Early birds and bass - Piney Run Park, 30 Martz Road, Sykesville, will host its Lunar Lunker II Morning Bass Tournament Saturday, 7 a.m.-noon. The entry fee is $15. Vehicle entrance fee will be waived, but the boat launch fee of $8 will apply. Rental boats available for $20 and can be reserved. Cash prizes awarded for top three largemouth basses. Registration encouraged. Call 410-795-5165, or go to ccgovernment.carr.org/recreation.

Bull and bluegrass - St. Benjamin's Lutheran Church will host a bull roast Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the church, 700 Krider's Cemetery Road, in Westminster. Live bluegrass music from Fair Mountain. Also silent auction and outdoor recreation. Tickets $10 for ages 12 and up, $5 for children 5-11. Children 4 and under free. Call 410-848-3311.

Dance fever - The Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, will host the Carroll County Dance Collaborative, a concert showcasing dancers and choreographers from across the county, Saturday, beginning at 2 p.m. Also meet and talk with dancers at a reception following the performance. Tickets are $10 for adults; and $8 for students, seniors and Arts Council members. Call 410-848-7272.

Moose calling -  Westminster Moose Lodge, 309 Buena Vista Drive, Westminster, will host its community yard sale and family fun day Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. Food, beverages and moonbounce. Call 410-857-1385.

Sunday 07-25

Apples and 24 Karats - The next Apple Butter Market in Sykesville will be held Sunday, noon-4 p.m. at South Branch Park, West Friendship Road and Main Street. Farmers market, crafts, live music, children's activities and food. The Shakespeare Factory will perform scenes from its summer season at 12:30 p.m., and live music from the group 24 Karat will run from 1-3 p.m. Call Ivy Wells at 410-795-8959 or www.sykesville.net/dapple.

Reagan revival -  The Reagan Years, featuring 1980s pop, new wave and heavy metal, will be the next act at the Month of Sundays concert series in Westminster on Sunday, beginning at 6:45 p.m., at Westminster City Park, 11 Longwell Ave., Westminster. Free, but bring a donation of personal care items, baby food, diapers, infant formula, paper goods or cleaning supplies for Human Services Program of Carroll County. Food available for purchase; bring lawn chairs or a blanket.

Monday 07-26

Fire company carnival - The Mount Airy Fire Company Carnival begins Monday and continues through July 31 at the carnival grounds, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy, 6-11 p.m. nightly. Rides, food, games and entertainment. Call Terry at 301-829-0100, Ext. 63, or go to www.mavfc.org.

Tuesday 07-27

Fancy Nancy - Taneytown Library, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, will host two Fancy Nancy Galas Tuesday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., each for ages 4-11. Youngsters can wear their fanciest clothes -- tiaras and boas welcome -- to celebrate the "Fancy Nancy" books by Jane O'Connor. Also crafts and food. Call 410-386-4488.

Puppy paradise - The movie, "All Dogs go to Heaven," will be shown Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Carroll County Arts Center, 91 W. main St., Westminster, as part of its summer kids movies series. Free. A young girl's ability to talk to animals leads her and a German shepherd on an adventure. Rated G. Sponsored by Clip Hooray. No tickets required. Seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. call 410-848-7272.

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