Westminster High School's Instrumental Music Boosters will have their 14th Annual Bull, Oyster and Shrimp Roast from 7 to 11 p.m. April 20 at Pleasant Valley Fire Hall.
According to Joan North, a volunteer on the bull roast committee, money from this event will go toward the entire instrumental music program at Westminster High. "We use that money to fix existing instruments, to purchase new instruments, for the scholarship fund for seniors, to purchase music, training and other needs," she said. "The amount and the number of scholarships given each year varies according to the amount they collect."
The menu at this event includes pit beef, pit turkey, fried chicken, and raw, steamed and fried oysters as well as oyster bisque, steamed shrimp and more. Beer, wine and soda are included in the ticket price.
The band Bootleg will bring the dance floor to life. "They do a lot of different types of music," North said. "They're a cover band. They play a mix of some older, [classic rock] mixed with country and favorites, a whole bunch of stuff."
North said of the event: "Oh my gosh, it is so much fun. We have a silent and live auction, 50/50 tickets, big wheels, pull tab tickets, and with the dancing and dinner it's a great time. And the food is delicious."
Silent auction and live auction items include sports memorabilia, wine tasting, music lessons, Ski Liberty ski passes, Carroll County Farm Museum season passes, baseball tickets from the Frederick Keys and much more.
Those who attend must be at least 21 years old. A photo ID is required.
Tickets cost $40 per person or $380 for a table of 10 and must be purchased by April 9. For tickets or more information, call 443-293-7449 or email ticketswhsimb@gmail.com.
The fire hall is at 2030 S. Pleasant Valley Road, Pleasant Valley.
Mart's Easter show
The Carroll County Farmers Market will have its Easter show from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Carroll County Agriculture Center, off Gist Road, Westminster.
Look for Easter candy, Easter Flowers, Easter crafts and more than 100 vendors with a variety of homemade items, home-baked goods, gourmet foods, plants and more.
Breakfast and lunch will be sold in the cafeteria.
For more information, call Anita Bullock at 410-848-7748.
Hunting for eggs
Families with children ages 1 to 8 may head out Saturday to Westminster City Park, adjacent to the old Armory at 11 Longwell Ave. in Westminster, for an free egg hunt for kids.
There will be more than 4,000 filled plastic eggs to be found.
At 10:30 a.m., children ages 1 to 4 are invited to hunt for eggs. At 11:30 a.m., ages 5 to 8 may participate.
According to Kristi Turgeon, head of media relations at Westminster Recreation and Parks, about 1,000 people have turned out in the past for this fun event.
"A 4-H group will hold a bunny petting zoo for us," Turgeon said. "They come out for us every year."
There will also be face painting and a visit from the Easter Bunny. "We won't have anyone taking photos, but you are welcome to take your own," Turgeon said.
Hot dogs, chips, soda and water will be sold at this event, administered by the City of Westminster Recreation and Parks and partially sponsored by Kiwanas Club of Westminster.
"It's a free event," said Turgeon, "one that's been a tradition in the city of Westminster for many, many years."
For more information visit http://www.westgov.com or call Turgeon at 410-857-9071.
