Community Glade Valley 

Thrift Shop Seeking Volunteers

Volunteers are needed for the Community Thrift Shop to work when the Thrift Shop is open Saturdays or to help sort clothing during the week. Volunteers for Saturday hours have been in short supply the last few months. Please volunteer for a couple of hours or on a regular weekly or monthly schedule. To volunteer, contact MaryAnne at maryanne.schouw@gmail.com or 301-845-4126. The Community Thrift Shop has its fall and winter clothes ready and waiting for cooler weather. As you clean out summer clothes and bring out the fall and winter…

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Marsala's Restaurant Community 

The Eyesore on the Corner

Standing at the main intersection in Walkersville, Marsala’s Restaurant greets residents and visitors with a sight of blight that has upset many residents.   The small restaurant at the corner of Main Street and Frederick Street never seemed very busy.  For over a year now, the property serves no purpose outside of an eyesore for the community. A tree fell through the roof of the restaurant dealing a death knell to the struggling restaurant.  The damage and repairs required all of the furniture to be moved out of the building.…

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Community 

Walkersville Day 2014

Today is Walkersville Day, a day filled with yard sales, church fundraisers, and a chance for the whole town to enjoy spring. The St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Pennsylvania Avenue hosts its annual Strawberry Festival, which may be the biggest draw in town.  A bluegrass band entertains the crowd as they enjoy hot foods and strawberry desserts. The Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Company also host events to pull in crowds.  They offer hot dogs, drinks and Italian ices.  Visitors can tour emergency vehicles, practice putting out fires, an…

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