If your cabin fever is getting a bit high, Messiah United Methodist Church is offering two opportunities for fellowship during Meet Our Missionary Night Feb. 22 and Mardi Gras Night March 1, with both events beginning at the church at 5:30 p.m.
The Rev. Brenda Shields, pastor, said Victor Taryor, a missionary with the Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, will talk about the work he does during Meet Our Missionary Night.
Taryor works as a hospital administrator at Ganta Hospital in Liberia, Africa, a position the Messiah UMC congregation has supported for a number of years, as the congregation also supported Taryor's predecessor.
The following week, the Evangelism Committee will be hosting Mardi Gras Night for those who would like to celebrate and feast prior to the penitential ritual fasting of the Lenten season. The event includes a game night where people can play their favorite games, something the congregation does every so often, said Shields.
Participants to either event are asked to bring a covered dish to share; drinks will be provided.
The church is at 20 Middle St. in Taneytown.
For more information, contact the church at 410-756-6085.
Family-style meal
Grace United Church of Christ is hosting a family-style supper from noon to 4 p.m. March 1 at the Taneytown Activities Building, 49 Memorial Drive.
The menu includes fried oysters, fried chicken, ham, red beets, pepper slaw, parsleyed potatoes, rolls, applesauce, green beans, cake and coffee.
Tickets are $18 for adults and $8 for 5- to 12-year-olds; children 5 and younger may eat for free. Carryout is available for $19 per person.
Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. the day of the event. Only cash will be accepted.
There will also be homemade fudge and baked goods for sale, including apple dumplings, pies, cakes and cookies.
Proceeds from the event will help fund the installation of a new video system in the sanctuary.
For more information, call 410-756-2898 or 410-756-2302.
Feast at VFW
Monocacy Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 6918 will host an all-you-can-eat oyster and chicken feed bonanza from 1 to 4 p.m. March 8 at the post.
The menu features steamed, raw and deep-fried oysters from the Chesapeake Bay and oyster stew as well as home-cooked, deep-fried chicken served with a variety of side dishes and draft beer and beverages.
For entertainment, attendees can participate in games of chance with money prizes.
Tickets are $30 per person and are for sale at the post, 5801 Conover Road, Harney.
For more information or to reserve tickets, call the post at 410-756-6866 or Frank Rauschenberg at 410-756-5444.
