Rockin' Reagan - 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 at 6:45 p.m., at Westminster City Park, 11 Longwell Ave., Westminster. Free, but bring 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.

Apples and 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.

Monday 07-26

Carnival craze - The Mount Airy Fire Company Carnival begins Monday and runs through July 31 at the carnival grounds, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy, 6-11 p.m. nightly. Rides, food, games and entertainment. Go to www.mavfc.org.

Crafty Monday -  Finksburg Library, 2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, will host an afternoon of Drop-In Crafts on Monday in two sessions, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., for all ages. Come by and make a craft. Children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Call 410-386-4505.

Tuesday 07-27

Fancy Nancy -  Taneytown Library, 10 Grand Drive, will host two Fancy Nancy Galas Tuesday at 2 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. 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.

Wednesday 07-28

Mill 'Pops' - 'Union Mills with Pops' is held at the historic Union Mills Homestead, on Littlestown Pike, north of Westminster, Wednesdays at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. The program for ages 8-10 includes a fun tour with "Pops" detailing the mill and site history, a milling demonstration, souvenirs and a boxed lunch ($2.50 extra). Cost is $2.50. Reservations required. Call 410-848-2288.

Camp 'Percy' - Camp Half Blood: A Percy Jackson Party, will be held at the Eldersburg Library, 6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg, on Wednesday at 2 p.m., for ages 11-17. Visit the oracle to learn your mythological parent, show your skills in shield making and lightning bolt throwing and enjoy the food of the gods. Refreshments will be served. Teens can earn Library Bucks for attending. Call 410-386-4460.

Thursday 07-29

Barnyard ballads - "KidSinger Jim" will present his show, The Zoo in My Room, on Thursday, 1:30 p.m., at the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. Jim rocks the house with his music and his friendly barnyard puppet partners. Note: An earlier show at 10:30 a.m. show is sold out. Tickets are $6 adults, $4 for arts council members, students and seniors. Call 410-848-7272.

Side by Side - Doris Justis and Sean McGhee, who celebrated their 25th year of performing together as Side by Side in 2009, will perform Thursday at Baldwin's Station, 7618 Main St., Sykesville, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for dining. Tickets $18. Call 410-795-1041.

Friday 07-30

Teen defense - "Self Defense for Teenage Girls" will be presented Friday, 1 p.m., by members of Sykesville Tae Kwon Do in a program at the Eldersburg Library, 6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg, for ages 13-17. Learn self defense techniques, and how to avoid and diffuse potentially dangerous situations in the first place. Call 410-386-4488.

Pet project - The group, Pet Rock, will sing oldies, country rock and blues at the next edition of the free, outdoor Sykesville Concerts in the Park series, Friday, 7 to 9 p.m., at Millard Cooper Park, on Springfield Avenue, Sykesville. The park also has a playground and snack bar. Call Ivy, 410-795-8959, or go to www.sykesville.net.

Saturday 07-31

Fair warning -  The Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair officially opens on Saturday, and continues through Aug. 6 at the Carroll County Ag Center, Agricultural Center Drive, Westminster. Events Saturday include two sessions of Antique Tractor Square Dancing (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.), a Family Fun Fest (4:30 p.m.), and the annual Combine Demolition Derby (6 p.m.). The derby has a cost of $10 for adults; free for ages 7 and under. For details on the fair, see our listing of the full schedule, go to carrollcountyfair.com or call 410-848-FAIR.

Play's the Thing - The Shakespeare Factory Players will host a "Performing Shakespeare" workshop at Eldersburg Library, 6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg, on Saturday at 2 p.m. Actors from the troupe's production of "Much Ado About Nothing" will lead activities and games that teach students the basic principles of acting. Registration is required. Then, at 3:30 p.m., the troupe will host "Shakespeare: Out Loud," for ages 14 and older, teaching the tricks of performing Shakespeare live. Call 410-386-4488 for more information on either session.

Cabin fever - A hike to the historic Martin Cabin will be held at Bear Branch Nature Center, 300 John Owings Road, Westminster, will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Take a trip back into time and see what life was like in the 1800s at this period family log cabin. For all ages. Cost is $5. Call 410-386-3580.

Mission for fun -  Willet Missions Family Fun Day fundraiser -- an outreach effort of the Taneytown-based Willet band -- will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Route 140 in Westminster, in the parking lot of Team Utz Real Estate. There will be carnival games, a moon bounce, food, a silent auction, and more, including live music by Monte Leister, Unity and others. Admission is free. Call 410-259-3463.

Sunday 08-01

Paddle time - An "adults only paddle" kayak trip will be held Sunday, 5 to 7 p.m., at Piney Run Nature Center, 30 Martz Road, Sykesville. Explore Piney Run Lake and spot birds, wildlife and wildflowers. Previous kayaking experience recommended; must be able to swim. Wear clothes that can get wet, bring a water bottle and towel. Cost is $10. Call 410-795-6043.

Monday 08-02

Outlaw overview - On Monday, noon to 1 p.m., George Miller will share his knowledge of "Outlaws of the Old West" during the Learning Lunch series at the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St., Westminster. Miller will discuss the Pinkerton Agency and its role in tracking outlaws such as Jesse and Frank James. Cost is $2; no registration required. Bring a lunch; beverages and snacks provided. Call 410-386-3880 or go to www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org.

Tuesday 08-03

Library scoops - Mount Airy Library, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy, will host an ice cream social on Tuesday at 2 p.m., for ages 11 to 17. Drop in to fix a bowl of ice cream with your favorite toppings and help staff at the library pick which music, movies, books and magazines to stock. Teens can earn Library Bucks for attending.

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