This one hour class for ages 7 - 14 provides students with cheerleading and dance skills without competitive pressures. Class includes learning jumps, motions, cheers and dances, as well as ways to build strength, flexibility, endurance and the importance of team building. For more information on this and other Poms classes go to https://apm.activecommunities.com/gaithersburgmd or www.gaithersburgmd.gov.

This one hour class for ages 7 - 11 focuses on building the technical skills, freestyle ability and mastering Hip Hop choreography. Students are challenged to improve their coordination, musicality and groove. There will be a dance recital on May 30 at Gaithersburg High School. NO classes on 1/20, 2/17, 4/6 and 4/13. For more information on other Hip Hop and dance classes or to register go to https://apm.activecommunities.com/gaithersburgmd or www.gaithersburgmd.gov

Learn skills on the balance beam, bars, in vaulting and tumbling. Skills are taught in a safe progressive order to build strength, flexibility and confidence. Parents do not attend but are invited to observe the last class. Children are divided into age and skill-level groups. Classes are for ages 5 - 15. For information on other gymnastics classes or to register go to https://apm.activecommunities.com/gaithersburgmd or www.gaithersburgmd.gov.

One hour classes provide the opportunity to learn or further one's knowledge of academic and classical ballet. An understanding of body movement, alignment, expression, grace and deportment are gained. A recital will be held on May 30 at Gaithersburg High School. No class on 1/29 and 2/5. For more information or to register go to https://apm.activecommunities.com/gaithersburgmd or www.gaithersburgmd.gov

One hour classes provide the opportunity to learn or further one's knowledge of academic and classical ballet. An understanding of body movement, alignment, expression, grace and deportment are gained. A recital will be held at Gaithersburg High School on May 30. No class on 1/29 and 2/5.

Class introduces children ages 5 - 6 to ballet. It begins to teach an understanding of body movement, alignment, expression, grace and deportment. NO classes on 1/20, 2/17, 4/6 and 4/14.

Class consists of barre work, center floor and combinations. Designed for new students and those refreshing their abilities after a few years away. To register or explore other offerings go to https://apm.activecommunities.com/gaithersburgmd or gaithersburgmd.gov

Saturday, November 2 & Sunday, November 3 – 12 noon & 3 pm: Give Thanks! Support the Howard County Food Bank by bringing in canned goods and in exchange you’ll hop aboard for a narrated, scenic hayride around our farm and through the Cattail Creek. This is our last weekend of the season so be sure to stop in and pick up cider and apples! We are open from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Hayrides are at Noon & 3 P.M.

Saturday & Sunday October 26 & 27: 3rd Annual Dog Days at Sharp Farm - Give your dogs a fun day out and help us celebrate our faithful pups by bringing them for a day on the farm! Dress your pup in a costume and receive $1 off any pumpkin! Leashes required for all pets and please come prepared to clean up after your pets when nature calls! Small Miracle Dog Rescue will be at the farm from 1 – 4 P.M. with their dogs on both Saturday & Sunday! Come see the dogs they bring! (410) 489-2572 www.sharpfarm.com

Saturday & Sunday, October 19 & 20: 12 noon – 4 pm, First Responder Appreciation Day! Join us in learning more about the men and women helping to serve our community. We will have a police car and fire engine from the Howard County Glenwood station at the farm to offer safety advice and special gifts for the kids! We will be offering all first responders $2.00 off their pumpkins all day.