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.

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. Dress up as a police man or fireman and get $1.00 off a pumpkin! Saturday, October 19, 12 noon – 5 pm: Brookeville Beer Farm visits our farm!

Saturday & Sunday, October 12 & 13: Farmer Chuck Sharp’s Birthday! What better way to honor this one of a kind, fashion-forward farmer, than to dress like him! He’s known for his unique style: so we encourage you to get your beard on, don’t get a haircut for months, find a ripped shirt and dirty, stained jeans because it’s dress up as Farmer Chuck Weekend! Your reward for doing this is receiving $1 off your pumpkin purchase!

Sunday, October 6 - Dress Up Day: Wear a farm animal costume and receive $1.00 off your pumpkin! Come as a group and each member who dresses up will count. So, a family of four dressed up as a small herd would receive $4.00 off their pumpkin! Take a free hayride to pick your own pumpkin and be sure to visit the farm animals. Open every Sat. & Sun. 10AM to 5PM (410) 489-2572 www.sharpfarm.com

Saturday, October 5: Iron Bridge Horses & Hounds come to visit about 10:30 AM. A spectacular sight of horses, riders, hunt master, and lots of happy hounds arriving at our farm! Stay around & take a free hayride to pick your own pumpkin & visit the farm animals. Open every Sat. & Sun. 10AM to 5PM (410) 489-2572 www.sharpfarm.com