12/6 Sunday

Artisans’ tour — The Carroll County Artisans Studio Tour, held at artists’ studios throughout the county, will be held Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For details, hours and locations, go to www.ccartists.com or call Cliff Losee at 410-239-5092.

Pottery show — Christmas Studio Show and Sale and Artists' Tour at Shiloh Pottery, 1027 Brodbeck Road, Hampstead will be held Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handmade pottery, crafts, demonstrations and food, plus farm animals. Call Ken at 410-239-8888.

Farm Christmas — Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St., Westminster, is hosting its holiday tour on Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., with holiday theme decorations and farmhouse tours. The tour includes Santa, wagon rides on the weekends and food. For details, call Dottie Freeman or Jackie Koch 410-386-3880.

Decked out in New Windsor — The New Windsor Holiday Homes Tour will be held Sunday, 12:30 to 5 p.m., at locations throughout New Windsor. Tickets are $15 for ages 18 and older; $16 for under 18. Tickets available at the New Windsor Museum, 207 Main St., and at all New Windsor Bank locations. For details, call 410-635-2602. Sponsored by The New Windsor Heritage Committee.

Festival of Wreaths — The Carroll County Arts Council will conclude its 12th annual Festival of Wreaths, Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. The festival features more than 200 decorated wreaths on display in a silent auction. Bidding ends Sunday at 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Carroll County Arts Council. The public can also vote for favorites and awards in several categories will be presented. Admission is free. Call 410-848-7272.

Gift alternatives — An “Alternative Christmas Market” will be held Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 6:45 to 8 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Community, 915 Liberty Road, Eldersburg. Patrons can buy Christmas gifts for family, friends, teachers, etc. by making a donation in their name to a charitable organization. Local, national and international charities will be represented. Also a bake table, with proceeds benefiting Springfield Hospital, and Shepherd’s Staff’s “Products with a Mission sale,” religious Christmas cards, and more. Contact Kathy Reid at reidk@saintjoseph.cc, or 443-920-9113.

Season of Seuss — A free screening of the 1966 television special, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas, will be held Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at the Carroll County Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. The show is on a double bill with “Emmett Otter’s Jug Band Christmas,” (1977) at 1:30 p.m. Concessions will be available and income will benefit the arts council’s scholarship fund. Call 410-848-7272 for details. The screening is part of the arts center’s holiday films series.

Christmas prayer — Elders Baptist Church, 1216 Liberty Road, Eldersburg, will present the musical drama “A Christmas Prayer,” Sunday in two shows, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Admission is free. Call 410-795-9481.

12/7 Monday
Learn & Play — Taneytown Library, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, will host a Learn & Play session on Monday at 10 a.m. for ages birth to 5 in its Play & Learn Early Literacy Center. Library staff will offer suggestions on using the learning toys in the center. Informal play will follow.

Artsy party — The Carroll County Artists Guild will hold its regular monthly meeting and Christmas party on Monday, 7 p.m. at Bud’s at Silver Run, 4115 Littlestown Pike, Silver Run. For more details, call Kay Bernstein at 410-795-6784.

12/8 Tuesday
Woodland tots — Nature Tots, a program for preschool and elementary school students, at Piney Run Nature Center, 30 Martz Road, Sykesville, will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. to noon. After a short walk, snuggle up with some stories. Bring a blanket and dress appropriately for the weather. Cost is $5. Call 410-795-6043.

Lyndi on the farm — The next Box Lunch Talk, sponsored by the Historical Society of Carroll County, will be held Tuesday at noon. Lyndi McNulty, author of the new book, “Images of America: Farming in Carroll County,” will discuss the county’s farm families in the 19th and 20th centuries. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. $1 for HSCC members, $4 for non-members. Held at the Carroll Post American Legion, corner of Green and Sycamore streets, Westminster. Bring your own Lunch or order from the legion by calling 410-857-7953 before 11:30 a.m. Beverage and dessert provided.

12/9 Wednesday
Gift of talent — Keymar Evangelical Wesleyan Church, 1011 Francis Scott Key Highway, Keymar, will present the drama “The Best Christmas Present Ever,” for all ages, Wednesday at 7 p.m. Free. Call 410-775-2400. Additional performances will be Dec. 12 at 5 p.m., followed by a spaghetti dinner (donations for dinner accepted); and Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.

Jazz at CCC — The Carroll Community College Jazz Ensemble will perform in the college’s Scott Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $5. Call 410-386-8575.

12/10 Thursday
Celtic Christmas — A Celtic Christmas, an evening of holiday music with artists Maggie Sansone (hammer dulcimer), Laura Byrne Egan (wooden flute and tin whistle), Pat Egan (guitar) and Jim Eagan (fiddle), will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at Baldwin’s Station, 7618 Main St., Sykesville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for dining. Tickets are $20. Due to limited seating, advance tickets are recommended. Call 410-795-1041.

Voices of Owls — The Westminster High School Choir will "Sing in the Holidays" at the Westminster Library, 50 E. main St., Westminster on Thursday at 7 p.m. The performance is for all ages, though children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

12/11 Friday
A ‘Carol’ in Carroll — The Tree of Life Theatre Troupe will present “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens, and directed by Danny Hughes and Sierra Field, on Friday at 7:30 p.m., and also Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at Freedom Christian Church, 6400 Liberty Road, Eldersburg. Tickets are $8 in advance through mycommunitytickets.com or $10 at the door.

College Choir Christmas — Carroll Community Concert Choir will host its holiday concert, with the Vocal Jazz Ensemble, on Friday, 7:30 p.m. in the college’s Scott Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, Cost is $5. Call 410-386-8575.

The Dickens, you say — The classic holiday show, “A Christmas Carol,” by the Maryland Ensemble Theatre, will be performed at the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, on Friday at 8 p.m. and in two shows Saturday, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Cost is $15 adults, $12 arts center members, students and seniors. Sponsored by Finch Services & BB&T. Call 410-848-7272.

12/12 Saturday
Farmers’ holiday — The Christmas edition of the Carroll County Farmers Market at the Agriculture Center, 700 Agriculture Center Dr., Westminster will be held Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Health fair, holiday crafts, fine arts, gourmet foods and baked goods. Call 410-848-7748.

Bazaar times — A Christmas Bazaar will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3978 Littlestown Pike, Westminster Christmas crafts, baked goods and fruit. Call 410-346-7146.

Holiday tea — A Christmas Holiday Tea will be held in Miss Jane's Tea Room, at the Leister’s Store Museum, 1374 Pleasant Valley Rd., Pleasant Valley, on Saturday at 2 p.m. For details, fees and reservations, call Jean at 410-848-7786.

Seasonal square — Four County Square Dances will host a Christmas Dance on Saturday, 8 to 10 p.m., at Eldersburg Elementary School, 1021 Johnsville Road, Sykesville. Cost for dance is $6. Call Janice at 301-829-2430 or e-mail  artdelagrange@hotmail.com.

12/13 Sunday
Children’s Chorus of Carroll — Children's Chorus of Carroll County will host its Winter Celebration concert at Baker Memorial Chapel, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, on Sunday at 3 p.m. The three Children's Chorus choirs will be joined by The Old Line Statesmen Barbershop Chorus to performing holiday favorites with a twist. Call 410-871-3391.

Springfield series — The Springfield Concert Series at Springfield Presbyterian Church, 7300 Spout Hill Road, Sykesville, will host, “Vivaldi Gloria & Messiah,” Sunday 3 p.m. A string quartet will accompany the chorus singing the full “Vivaldi Gloria” and some choruses from Handel’s “Messiah.” A reception to follow concert. Call Linda at 410-549-1582.

Going up? — Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 2205 Old Liberty Road Eldersburg, will hold its annual Christmas play “Christmas on an Elevator.” The show is preceded by a Christmas celebration with desserts and fellowship. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. Call 410-795-6333.

Hard Travelers — The folk-country group, The Hard Travelers, will perform in concert at Baldwin’s Station, 7618 Main St., Sykesville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for dining. Tickets are $22.50. Limited seating, advance tickets are recommended. Call 410-795-1041.

12/14 Monday
Seasonal sing-along — On Monday at 11 a.m., the Finksburg Library, 2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, will host a holiday sing-along. Musician Sam Eddington will lead participants in favorite holiday songs. All ages are welcome for this interactive event. Call 410-386-4488.

12/15 Tuesday
Animated discussion — The Anime Club at the Mount Airy Library, 705 Ridge Ave.,, Mount Airy, will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The club is for ages 11 to 16. Anime enthusiast and artist Scott Phillips will draw and discuss anime and manga, and delve into the realm of Web comics, cosplay and other aspects of Japanese culture. Call 410-386-4470.

Natural approach — A workshop for preschoolers to create natural ornaments will be held Tuesday, 10 to 11 a.m., at Piney Run nature Center, 30 Martz Road, Sykesville. Making nature ornaments and crafts for gifts or for fun. For ages 3 to 6. Cost is $5.

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