July 2012 Events & Programs
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EVERY DAY IN JULY, A NEW ADVENTURE!
July 1: A Month of Sundays Summer Concert Series kicks off the fun at Westminster City Park beginning at 6:45pm with Say Chance. Admission is free with the donation of a personal care item for Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc. City of Westminster Recreation and Parks Department will on hand with raffles and give-a-ways and Rec on the Move will be there to get all the kids up and moving! For more information on A Month of Sundays, contact HSP at
410-857-2999.
Click here for an A Month of Sundays Flyer to view and print!
July 2: Rec On The Move, our award winning program designed to get kids unplugged and moving will be coming to Dutterer Family Park, Monroe Street, from 6-7:30 pm! The mission of Recreation on the Move is to get children ‘unplugged’ and playing, creating opportunities and activities for kids who might not otherwise have the chance to participate in structured programs.
Operated by the City of Westminster Recreation and Parks Department, the recreation van will be stopping by Dutterer Family Park to play games, do crafts and have a snack. A staff member will be on hand to interact and provide instruction.
Recreation on the Move is a free program.
July 3: "Storytime in the Park!" Take one of your favorite books to one of our quieter parks in town like Locust Lane or Belle Grove Square!
July 4: Celebrate Independence Day and watch the fireworks with your family! Click here for details on Westminster's annual event!
July 5: FREE Blood Pressure Screening: The first step to a healthier you is to know your numbers! Stop by the Westminster Family Fitness Center, 11 Longwell Avenue between 9-11am and get your free pressure check!
American Red Cross Blood Drive - Give the gift of life! Drive will be held from 1-7pm at the Westminster Family Fitness Center. Call Eva or Shelly for an appointment.
Songs at 6:30 at Mary Lou Dewey Library Park, 50 East Main Street. Bronson & His Earthlings will be performing. Admission is free. Click here to view and print a flyer!
July 6 and July 7: Camp Out in City Park (yes, overnight!). Join the City of Westminster Recreation and Parks Department for a good old fashioned camp out in Westminster City Park. Get WILD about Recreation and Parks with roasted marshmallows and hot dogs, a tent, a movie and an overnight adventure in the "wilderness" of City Park! Cost to camp out over night is $10 per family. The "Movie in the Park" portion of the evening is open to the public at no charge. Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase. This event is sponsored by Carroll Community College, Carroll County Public Library, Westminster Police Department and Ramblin' Pines Campground!
Click here for a registration form!
Click here to view and print a flyer!
July 8: A Month of Sundays Summer Concert Series continues at Westminster City Park beginning at 6:45pm with Middle Sister. Admission is free with the donation of a personal care item for Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc. For more information on A Month of Sundays, contact HSP at 410-857-2999.
Click here to view and print a flyer for A Month of Sundays!
July 9: Rec On The Move, our award winning program designed to get kids unplugged and moving will be coming to Westminster City Park form 10am-1pm!
Get a free car seat inspection from SafeKids Carroll County between 10am and 1pm! You can never be too careful with precious cargo! Call Maggie Rauser for more information at 410-876-4448.
July 10: FREE Snowballs at King Park at 1 p.m. while they last, courtesy of the City of Westminster Recreation and Parks Department!
July 11: Picnic in the Park! Join our friends from Texas Roadhouse at Westminster City Park from 12 noon (til we run out!) for a FREE picnic in the park! Enjoy a delicious pulled pork sandwich from our generous friends!
July 12: Songs at 6:30 at Mary Lou Dewey Library Park, 50 East Main Street. No Saints Band will be performing. Admission is free. Click here to view and print a flyer!
July 13: Night Hike at the Wakefield Valley Community Trail, Tahoma Farm Road. Beginning at 8:30pm, try your luck with us for a night hike along Wakefield Valley Community Trail, Tahoma Farm Road, Westminster on this unluckiest of days! Bring a flashlight and a rabbit's foot along as you hike our two mile trail while avoiding black cats, sidewalk cracks, ladders, broken mirrors and more! This event is free and open to the public. No preregistration is required.
Click here to view and print a flyer for this event!
July 14: Family Fun Day at Westminster City Park! Join our friends from Hoop Ed Carroll County at the park from 10am-4pm for basketball, games, a DJ, food and FUN FUN FUN!! This event is free of charge! Contact Shane Stem at 443-398-6069 or shane@hoopeducation.com for more information!
July 15:A Month of Sundays Summer Concert Series continues at Westminster City Park beginning at 6:45pm with Mason Vixon. Admission is free with the donation of a personal care item for Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc. For more information on A Month of Sundays, contact HSP at 410-857-2999.
Click here to view and print a flyer for A Month of Sundays!
July 16: Rec On The Move, our award winning program designed to get kids unplugged and moving will be at the Charles Street Tot Lot form 6-7:30pm!
July 17: Fly at Kite! - at King Park!
July 18: FREE Snowballs! 1pm at Dutterer Park. While they last, courtesy of the City of Westminster Recreation and Parks Department!
July 19: Songs at 6:30 at Mary Lou Dewey Library Park, 50 East Main Street. Mason Vixon will be performing. Admission is free. Click here to view and print a flyer!
July 20: FREE WORKOUT DAY! Use the Westminster Family Fitness Center for FREE! Pay no guest fee and give our center a try! Click here for more information on the Westminster Family Fitness Center!
July 21: FREE Snowballs at Bishop's Garth park, 1 pm 'til we run out, courtesy of the City of Westminster Recreation and Parks Department!
Family Fun Day at Westminster City Park! Rescheduled from July 14...Join our friends from Hoop Ed Carroll County at the park from 1-6pm for basketball, games, a DJ from Turn the Tables, food for sale from Jake's Grill and Catering and FUN FUN FUN!! Free admission! Contact Shane Stem at 443-398-6069 or shane@hoopeducation.com for more information!
July 22: A Month of Sundays Summer Concert Series continues at Westminster City Park beginning at 6:45pm with Patty Reese. Admission is free with the donation of a personal care item for Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc. For more information on A Month of Sundays, contact HSP at 410-857-2999.
Click here to view and print a flyer for A Month of Sundays!
July 23: Rec On The Move, our award winning program designed to get kids unplugged and moving will be at Whispering Meadows Community Playground from 6-7:30pm!
July 24: Magic Show and Ice Cream! Join us on Locust Lane at 1 pm for magic with Roger Lindsay and ice cream courtesy of The Mission! The show and ice cream are free, so bring the kids, and the neighbors kids, and prepare to be amazed!
July 25: Take the kids to the park! - Whispering Meadows Community Park
July 26: Songs at 6:30 at Mary Lou Dewey Library Park, 50 East Main Street. Bone Dri will be performing. Admission is free. Click here to view and print a flyer!
July 27: Tie Dye Party at the Westminster Municipal Pool! 6-8p.m. Bring an item to tie dye for $1 each or buy a tee shirt from us ($5 for adults, $3 for kids), plus enjoy a free snowball, play games, and maybe even win a prize! Regular pool admission rates apply. Call 410-848-9161 for more information. Click here to view and print a flyer for this event.
SPONSORED BY PICTURES R US INC.
July 28: Read a Book In The Park Day! Grab a book from the Carroll County Library and then stroll on over Westminster City Park to relax and read on a lazy Saturday!
July 29: A Month of Sundays Summer Concert Series continues at Westminster City Park beginning at 6:45pm with The Fabulous Hubcaps. Admission is free with the donation of a personal care item for Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc. For more information on A Month of Sundays, contact HSP at 410-857-2999.
Click here to view and print a flyer for A Month of Sundays!
July 30: Rec On The Move, our award winning program designed to get kids unplugged and moving will be at the Greens Tot Lot from 6-7:30!
July 31: Return your scavenger hunt forms to claim your prize!