​Ready to get spooky?! We are too. Check these things out:

Murder and Mayhem Walking Tour Through Downtown

• What: Join us as we step through time to hear the “other side” of Frederick’s history, including some of the most scandalous, nefarious, and unbelievable moments in the city’s storied past.
• Where:  Museum of Frederick County History, 24 East Church Street in Frederick
• When: Every Friday and Saturday at 7 pm 
• Cost: Tickets are available in advance or at the door. $10 Adults, $8 Seniors (60+), and $6 Child (6-12). To reserve tickets contact Jennifer at 301-663-1188 x104 or jwinter@frederickhistory.org.
  

Ravenseye Manor

• What: Three Haunted Attractions: Haunted Hayride (Back and better than ever), Dark Corn Maze (An eerie experience in the dark), Carnival of Souls (A 3D experience you will not want to miss)
• Where: 8778 Jordan Road, Fairplay, MD
• When: Fridays and Saturdays in October 7-11 pm 
• Cost: Cursed Hayride: $10, Carnival of Souls: $10, Dark Corn Maze: $5, Combo All 3: $20

Markoff’s Haunted Forest

• What: Celebrating their 25th anniversary, Markoff’s Haunted Forest is Maryland’s original greatest Halloween Event. With 2 trails (and a town) to explore, you will be amazed by our haunts, our extreme events, and huge bonfires! Get Ready ~ Get Psyched!
• Where: 19120 Martinsburg Rd, Dickerson, MD
• When: Opens at dusk on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (and Halloween night!). Last patrons are accepted at 10:30 pm. 
• Cost: Trail Pass: $35, Town Pass: $25

Screamland Farms @ Crumland Farms

• What: Screamland Farms is bringing you five exhilarating experiences on Fridays and Saturdays this Halloween season! Two Horrifically Scarier Haunts. Enter at your own risk! A ghastly night of bone-chilling fear and unspeakable terror for those who dare.
• Where: 7612 Willow Road, Frederick, MD
• When: Fridays and Saturdays until November 4th from 7-10 pm
• Cost: Starts at $15 per haunt, All-Inclusive pass is $75

Halloween in Baker Park in Downtown

• What: Each year our Haunted Baker Park has many new twists and turns throughout the evening. We keep some of everyone’s favorites while adding new and scary characters in secret places that no one is expecting. Many different themes and surprises for all! “Trunk or Treat” will be back again this year due to popular demand. So bring your favorite empty treat bag or pumpkin and wear a costume if you like!
• Where: Baker Park, Frederick, Maryland
• When: Friday, October 20th at 6:30-8:40 pm
• Cost:  You have to pre-register and it costs $6 for in-city residents and $8 for non-city residents.

HOWL-O-WEEN
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It’s Halloween! Leaves are changing, pumpkin spice lattes are being sipped, candy is being sold in bulk, what’s not to love? Here at FiND iT Frederick we always like to show our four-legged friends a little love (link to White Collar, Blue Collar, Dog Collar here). So we put together the best “paw”stumes that were submitted by our readers.

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Mr. Darcy says “You’re a wizard Hairy.”
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DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS FACE?

If you went to Urbana High School, you might just recognize Jenny Leigh!

Cool thing is, this Frederick Native wrote a song, co-written with Barrett Baber (whom you may recognize from The Voice, Season 9) and Adam Wakefield (whom you may ALSO recognize from The Voice, Season 10) AND it’s going to be available for digital download and streaming everywhere starting this FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th!

Her new single, “Let It Just Happen” is “a true representation of [her] as an artist and individual. It showcases a mix of [her] influences, having grown up listening to everything from country classics to Motown to southern rock, and has a timeless feel to it.” Leigh says “I hope the song translates to the listener in a way that is timeless, and lets the listener know that it’s OK to not have everything figured out all the time. Whether you feel stuck in a job, in a relationship, or have an outcome in your life that you’re trying to force, sometimes it can be healing to take a step back and let the pieces fall where they may.”

Although she’s releasing her debut single as a country-recording artist, she’s not quite a rookie. She’s performed the main stages at CMA Fest and some local venues like Merriweather Post Pavilion, Hard Rock Cafe, Rams Head Live, and the 9:30 Club. She also released her debut single, called “Spitfire” last year, which is currently available on all digital and streaming platforms.
Wanna learn more about Jenny Leigh? Check out her website.

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​(Photo Via PBS- www.pbs.org/mercy-street/home)
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The return of MERCY STREET Season 2 on PBS has the NOVA area buzzing. Based out of Alexandria, the series dives into stories inspired by real events to produce an anticipated drama of Civil War Medicine around the nation’s capital in the 1800’s. The program follows the lives of two nurses on opposing sides of the renowned conflict between North and South. Sides clash when the two nurses come face to face at Mansion House, the Green family’s luxury hotel that has been transformed into a Union Army Hospital in Alexandria, VA.

Visit this historic yet revolutionary city as it hosts new and existing tours alongside interactive events highlighting the exciting return of MERCY STREET and all of the intriguing locations as seen on TV. Eight MERCY STREET- inspired tours, including interactive and walking attractions, will be offered by land and a few by water. Tours will be lead by well-known locals DC Military Tours, Alexandria Colonial Tours, the Lee-Fendall House, and The National Women’s History Museum.

With its pristine location rich with history, excellent shopping, and waterfront views, Alexandria is the perfect place to turn your MERCY STREET excursion into an unforgettable weekend getaway. Enjoy a weekend away at Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco and experience the life inside MERCY STREET with their “Have Mercy” package- details here! Or call- 703-549-6080.

Find Alexandria experiences inspired by PBS’ MERCY STREET at
www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/mercystreet

VISITOR EXPERIENCE DETAILS
TOURS:
Mercy in Alexandria Walking Tour
Public tour every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. (additional tour times coming soon)
Additional tours by appointment
Tour starts at Alexandria Visitors Center, 221 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314
DC Military Tours
703-407-6663
www.dcmilitarytour.com
Experience an inside access tour of 19th century Alexandria. Inspired by the PBS mini-series “Mercy Street,” accompany a trained military historian through Civil War-era Alexandria and learn the actual history behind the TV show. Get behind-the-scenes stories of locations where “Mercy Street” characters lived, worked and played.

“The Mercy Walk” Guided Tour
March 25, 26, 27 & April 1, 2, 3, 2016 at 2:30 p.m.
Alexandria Colonial Tours
703-519-1749
www.AlexColonialTours.com
Walk the same streets as the Green family and all of your favorite characters from “Mercy Street.”
Based on the PBS series, “Mercy Street,” Alexandria’s “The Mercy Walk” tour will give visitors and locals alike a feel for Alexandria and what it was like to live in an occupied city during the Civil War. This tour includes stops at the former Marshall House, the Confederate Statue, James Green’s furniture factory and the only portion of the Mansion House Hotel still standing today. Join us to hear the true stories of Alexandria, a true microcosm of the Civil War all within one city. Space is limited!

Contrabands & Freedmen Cemetery Memorial Tour
April 2, 2016 at 10 a.m.
Admission: Free
Office of Historic Alexandria and the Alexandria Black History Museum
1001 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
www.alexandriava.gov/FreedmenMemorial
Join City Archaeologist Fran Bromberg and Black History Museum Director and PBS’ “Mercy Street” history consultant Audrey Davis as you learn about the history of contrabands buried in the cemetery, the fascinating archaeology behind its rediscovery, and how the site became a memorial.

Medical Heroism in Alexandria: Tour by Land and Water
April 2016 through Columbus Day; 2nd Saturday and 4th Friday of each month
Saturday tours at 2 p.m.; Friday tours at 3 p.m.
Start at the Alexandria City Marina
DC Military Tours
703-407-6663
www.dcmilitarytour.com
Explore the “Mercy Street” story by land and by water on this guided tour of Civil War Alexandria. Accompany a trained military historian from DC Military Tours by boat through Alexandria’s 19th-century seaport and then by land for an inside access look at period sites depicted on “Mercy Street,” including a Civil War hospital and other parts of the city’s Civil War landscape.

Beyond the Battlefield Walking Tour
May 14, July 9, September 10 & November 12, 2016
10 a.m.
Admission: $15
Tour starts at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-1789
contact@leefendallhouse.org
www.leefendallhouse.org
Discover the real-life stories and locations of soldiers, citizens and former slaves that inspired the PBS drama “Mercy Street” in this walking tour of Old Town. Discover the challenges, triumphs and controversies of life behind the front lines in an occupied city during the Civil War. See the locations of hospitals, hotels, prisons and more that filled Alexandria during four years of conflict. Tour length is three hours and the route is approximately 1.75 miles. Parking is not available at The Lyceum’s lot for this program.

Women of Civil War Alexandria Tour
Presented by the National Women’s History Museum
June to October 2016
Admission: $15
Schedule TBD
703-461-1920
www.nwhm.org
Alexandria was in a unique position during the Civil War. It was a city with Southern sympathies continuously occupied by the Union Army and virtually operating as a Northern supply depot due to its proximity to Washington, DC and its transportation infrastructure. The women who remained in Alexandria and those who came during occupation experienced the War not as a battle but a day-to-day way of life. This tour will explore the stories of a diverse group of women and their experiences living in Civil War Alexandria.

Occupied City: Civil War Alexandria Self-Guided Tour
The Lyceum-Alexandria’s History Museum
201 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-746-4994
www.alexandriava.gov/Lyceum
Fans of PBS’ “Mercy Street” drama series will learn about the real history behind the show on this self-guided walking tour, which features significant Civil War Alexandria sites all within walking distance of The Lyceum, which was seized and used as a hospital during the war.

Ivy Hill Cemetery Self-Guided Tour
2823 Kings Cloister Circle, Alexandria, VA 22302
703-549-7413
www.ivyhillcemetery.net
Ivy Hill Cemetery presents a self-guided tour on the Green family and Frank Stringfellow, who are featured in the PBS drama “Mercy Street.” Chartered in 1856, Ivy Hill Cemetery is the final resting place of the Green family and Frank Stringfellow. Guided tours will be available upon request. Maps for self-guided tours are available at the Ivy Hill Cemetery office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also available for download from Ivy Hill Cemetery’s website.

EXHIBITS:
Who These Wounded Are: The Extraordinary Stories of the Mansion House Hospital
Carlyle House Historic Park
Ongoing exhibit
121 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-2997
www.carlylehouse.org
From 1861-1865, the U.S. Army used Carlyle House, then the home of Emma Green and her family, and the adjacent Mansion House Hotel as a hospital and staff quarters. The people who lived and worked at this site in Alexandria and their real life stories have inspired the PBS television show, “Mercy Street.” The owner of the house and hotel, James Green, was one of the richest men in town and made a deep historical footprint on Alexandria.
Carlyle House’s exhibit features the factual story of the history of the site and its occupants. Upstairs, a new interpretation will explore the lives of these individuals through period hospital rooms and doctor/officer housing.

Green Family Exhibit
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
January to May 2016
107 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-746-3852
www.alexandriava.gov/Apothecary
The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary remained open and operational when Alexandria was occupied during the Civil War. The Green family and Union Quartermaster staff shopped there to purchase everything from laudanum to cologne. Today, visitors can take a guided tour and experience the historic space where occupied Alexandria came to shop. The exhibit features the purchases and stories of the Green family and the Union Quartermaster.

The Journey to be Free: Self-emancipation and Alexandria’s Contraband Heritage
Alexandria Black History Museum
Exhibit extended through May 8, 2016
902 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-746-4356
www.alexandriava.gov/BlackHistory
During the Civil War, thousands of African Americans escaping slavery sought refuge behind Union lines in Alexandria, Virginia. The fugitives found freedom in Alexandria, but also a city under siege. The influx overwhelmed the city. Rampant disease and deprivation took their toll on the freedmen. A cemetery was created for those who had survived slavery, but did not live long in freedom. “The Journey to be Free” shows the legacy of Alexandria’s contraband community and the amazing story of their burial ground that was lost and rediscovered, now memorialized as the Contraband and Freedmen Cemetery.

Hotel vs. Hospital Exhibit
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Ongoing exhibit
134 N. Royal St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-746-4242
www.alexandriava.gov/GadsbysTavern
Learn the story of the fine hotel industry in Alexandria and how it quickly changed after the Civil War began. The City Hotel (today part of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum) was the only major hotel in Alexandria to remain open during the entirety of the war. The two other fine hotels in town, Mansion House and Marshall House, had closed. Guests will discover how tavernkeeper Samuel Heflebower was able to remain in business as he catered to the new customers in town.


“Mercy Street”-Inspired: The Alexandria Back Story
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Ongoing exhibit
717 Queen St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-746-1703
www.alexandria.lib.va.us
The Alexandria Library’s Special Collections played an integral role in providing historically accurate research and information to the creators of PBS’ “Mercy Street.” Today, visitors can view these rare, one-of-a-kind articles, ads and other materials illustrating the particular challenges of living in Alexandria during the Civil War in a special exhibit at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library in Old Town.

Medical Care for the Civil War Soldier Exhibit
Fort Ward Museum
Ongoing exhibit
4301 West Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA 22304
703-746-4848
www.alexandriava.gov/FortWard
Fort Ward Museum has an ongoing exhibit that features original medical instruments and equipment from the Civil War period and information on Union Army hospital sites in Alexandria.

Alexandria’s Nurses & Hospitals During the Civil War
The Lyceum—Alexandria’s History Museum
Ongoing exhibit
201 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-746-4994
www.alexandriava.gov/Lyceum
The Lyceum mounts an exhibit on the life of Clarissa Jones, a nurse at The Lyceum hospital during the Civil War. It will bring home to visitors the true story of an actual nurse in Alexandria during the war, drawing parallels with characters portrayed in the PBS drama “Mercy Street.” It will include references to the experiences of other Alexandria nurses at that time, such as Anne Reading, who actually worked in the Mansion House Hospital, and Jane Woolsey, who served at the Fairfax Seminary Hospital.

Mercy Street Uncovered: Archaeology in Alexandria
Alexandria Archaeology Museum
Ongoing exhibit
105 N. Union St., Studio #327, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-746-4399
www.alexandriava.gov/Archaeology
Exhibits include dioramas and period objects found during excavations, including a musket that was still cocked and loaded. For families, “meet” a Civil War drummer boy and try to decode a letter from a Southern spy.

EVENTS:
Speak, Sister: Alexandrian Women’s Songs and Stories of the Civil War
March 10, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-0035
www.nvfaa.org
Admission: $20
Local actors will read from diaries and letters of women who lived in Alexandria during the Civil War, and award-winning bluegrass band Dead Men’s Hollow will play songs of the Civil War.

Beyond the Call of Duty: Roles and Responsibilities of Civil War Nurses Lecture
Co-sponsored by Carlyle House and The Lyceum
March 29, 2016 at 7 p.m.
The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-2997
www.carlylehouse.org
Admission: $10; reservation required
Join Chris Foard MSN, RN (The Foard Collection of Civil War Nursing) for an in depth lecture on the diverse practices of male and female Civil War nurses. Discussion includes an important but largely neglected aspect of Civil War nursing—roles and responsibilities of nurses in relation to current practices of today. Lecture is based on historical analysis from letters, documents, books and diaries from The Foard Collection of Civil War Nursing. This event is co-sponsored by Carlyle House Historic Park (NOVA Parks) and The Lyceum (Office of Historic Alexandria) and will take place at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street. Reservations are recommended. To order tickets, visit:https://apm.activecommunities.com/novaparks/Activity_Search/464.

Civil War Medicine Living History
April 23, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rain date: April 30
Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site, 4301 West Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA 22304
703-746-4848
www.alexandriava.gov/FortWard
Admission: Free
Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site will sponsor a Civil War medical living history program presented by Civil War medical historian and interpreter Von Barron, who portrays U.S. Army Regimental Surgeon Captain Turner Kitt in a field hospital setting that features a variety of medical tools and equipment of the era.

Civil War Ball
April 30, 2016 from 8-11 p.m.
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N Royal St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-746-4242
www.alexandriava.gov/GadsbysTavern
Admission: $45 in advance; reservations required
Enjoy an evening from the 1860s in the historic ballroom at the Civil War Ball. The ball will include live music, dance instruction and period desserts. Period attire, either civilian or military, is encouraged. Dance classes for the ball will be held January 7, 14 and 21 from 7:30-9:30 p.m.Cost is $12 per class or $30 for the series.

Spies & Scones – A Special “History Mystery” Tea
May 21, 2016
Lee-Fendall House, 614 Oronoco St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-1789
www.leefendallhouse.org
Admission: $50
Alexandria was filled with spies and during the Civil War. Enjoy a Victorian tea, learn about real life secret agents like Frank Stringfellow (portrayed in the PBS drama “Mercy Street,” then put your own powers of detection to the test to discover the spy in the room!
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Surgeons & Citizens, Spirits & Soldiers
October 8, 2016
Lee-Fendall House, 614 Oronoco St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-1789
www.leefendallhouse.org
Admission: $10
Explore how Americans dealt with the tragedy of the Civil War in this living history program. Visit a soldier facing his own death in a hospital. See a casket displayed in proper Victorian style, surrounded by the grieving family and friends of a lost loved one. Listen as a spiritualist tries to sell her services to those in need of hope and closure.




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When asked about the upcoming 7th annual Clutch the Future Purse Auction, hosted by Women to Women Mentoring (W2WM), executive director Tonya Hatosy-Stier couldn’t hold back her excitement “It really is an incredible event that brings the women of our community together,” she said.

The event will include activities and shows such as the much-anticipated Live Auction lead by Dana Dudley, where nearly 150 new and gently used brand-name purses will be auctioned off to raise money for women mentorship opportunities throughout the city. Other grand prizes include tickets to sporting events, hotel accomodations, and more! Members of the community are invited to donate their gently used or new purses for auction at any of the local drop off spots: Smooch, Digital Bard, Sylvana Institute, FISC, SoldierFit, Frederick School of Cosmetology, and State Farm Middletown at the office of Dean Rose.

Clutch the Future will also showcase local boutiques, such as Aspire, and their best selling fashions during the fashion show from 8:00pm-9:00pm. The fashion show celebrates the women of our community and encourages those desiring mentorships as well as mentor opportunities in order to become and produce high achieving members of our society.

Clutch The Future Purse Auction will be celebrating their 7th year this year at their new venue- Cobblentz Hall on Hood College’s campus. In previous years, the event took place at FCC- the original host of the Woman to Woman Mentoring program. But as of this year, the organization became their own non-profit. “This is a huge step for us, allowing for 100% of the proceeds of this event to go towards the mentoring opportunities we strive to provide to the community,” Hatosy-Stier said.

Last year, the event raised nearly $60,000, raising their 6 year accumulated fundraising efforts to nearly $225,000. “We are truly humbled by the incredible turnout these events generate,” Hatosy-Stier said.

Doors open for General Admission at 7:00pm, VIP entry begins at 6:00pm. More details about the event and W2WM can be seen below. Registration closes on March 17th, so don’t delay and mark your calendars today for this remarkable event!

Event VIP hours 6pm-7pm for $75 a person.

VIP Experience includes exclusive bidding opportunities, live entertainment, special drink offers, & a SWAG bag with local artist’s wine glasses.

Purchase your group’s table for the event:
Full Table VIP $600, Half Table VIP $300
Gen Admin Table $400, Gen Admin Half Table $200
Event website: http://clutchthefuture.com/
Facebook: Clutch The Future: Purse Auction
Website: http://www.womantowomanmentoring.org/
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(PHOTO COURTESY OF Clutch The Future: Purse Auction FACEBOOK PAGE-KELLY HAHN PHOTOGRAPHY)

(Photo Courtesy of Antrim 1844)

With 17 hundred different selections and 17 thousand bottles lining the walls of their antique wine cellar, the staff at Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel pride themselves in their hospitality and ability to serve the best spirits to each of their beloved guests. On Wednesday, February 3rd,  treasured friend of Antrim wine masters and renowned wine maker, James Cahill, stops by to share his favorite Northern Valley Wines with you at Antrim 1844 Hotel!

The event will take place in the beautifully adorned twin drawing rooms of the Antrim’s main mansion, and will offer you the chance to meet Cahill, a 20-season veteran of North Valley Winery based out of Oregon. It is at North Valley that some of the finest Pinot Noirs and Sparkling wines are produced with help from the cooler climate and pristine attention to detail. “The team at North Valley Wines is very conscious of the earth while producing all of their wines,” said Amanda Stein, Marketing Director at The Antrim 1844. “They know exactly what they put in and take out of their products.”

Antrim’s wine master and own Richard Mollett often travel across the country in search of some of the areas greatest wineries to learn more about the trade and to add to their growing collection. “It’s in these travels that our staff is able to meet such wonderful people and form great relationships with so many great winemakers,” Stein said.

Come meet Cahill and learn more about his three tiers of exceptional wines including “Classics”, “Origins”, and “Reserves”. Event begins at 5pm on Wednesday February 3rd . $35 per person and includes meet and greet, wine tasting, and hand passed hors de’oeuvres.
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Learn about the chance to earn $100 to use at Antrim’s Smokehouse restaurant or towards accommodations on our Facebook now through Monday 2/1.

(Photo Credit: Easels in Frederick- www.easelsinfrederick.org)

A Frederick favorite returns this Spring for the 6th Annual Juried Plein Air Event presented by Easels in Frederick! Thirty of the nation’s most talented artists and their easels will fill our city and surrounding counties to bring us one-of-a-kind artwork that displays some of our area’s finest scenery.

The painters can be seen from June 13th- June 18th. Monday and Tuesday, expect to see artists scattered around Frederick County paying homage to historic buildings, landmarks, and farmland in the early morning near sunrise and late evening around dusk. This is when the light will yield the most lucent colors and pronounced shadows.

Downtown Frederick invites all participating artists to the downtown scene of their choice on Wednesday, June 14th all day. Thursday through Friday morning, assigned areas will be mapped out for each artist, who must bring their skillset to the table in order to produce the specified scene provided to them by the Juried Plein Air Event officials. Thursday night from 6:30pm-9:00pm, the Frederick Tourism Center will host a special Plein Air presentation by the Awards Judge.

See a piece of art you wish to hang in your own Frederick home? Preview the easels created throughout the week at the Grand Exhibition Collector’s Preview event on Friday night from 6:30pm-9:30pm in the William Talley Recreation Center in Downtown Frederick. Artists will also take this opportunity to earn cash prizes and numerous awards. Purchase your favorite pieces from 1pm-4pm on Saturday, as well as cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award.
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All of this, including more open-art projects and a Quick Draw Competition at the Art Market, arriving to Frederick THIS SPRING! Don’t forget to mark your calendars today so you don’t miss this exciting Frederick staple in our city of steeples! For more information, please visit  http://www.easelsinfrederick.org/.

A board filled with purple ribbons and beautifully crafted keys sat on display at the beginning of the Mental Health Matters tour held at the Mental Health Associaton (MHA) center in Frederick. Notecards hung loosely from each key with a personal story from members of our community, describing their experiences with the team at MHA or a story of triumph with their mental health journey. “These keys represent the goal to unlock the stigma, fear, and anxiety barriers behind ‘mental health’,” said Niki Thrash, Director of Development and Marketing at MHA. “There’s a negative connotation behind the term ‘mental health’ and we are here to help change that.”

The goal of Frederick’s MHA is to “promote positive mental health and offer not just education, but the support and compassion needed to make real and lasting changes in the lives of those we serve.” Their compassionate group works to help the members of our growing community achieve a positive, healthy state of mental health to live the best life possible.

Niki, along with the dedicated staff of MHA, guided a group pf community members around their newest wing of the facility- located at 226 South Jefferson Street- teaching us about the everyday duties of the small staff that is devoted to helping the people of Frederick through mental health concerns.

One main discussion during the tour was around the call center, that handles nearly 40 thousand calls a year. “With that volume, it’s definitely a busy position to be in,” Thrash said. “There are always two members of our team in the call center at all times. We are looking to add two more to help accommodate the need.” The staff also stated that the counseling center is looking for new attendants to aid with the growing volume of attendees.

The center sees close to 1,100 child visits in the year and helps accommodate over 900 non-custodial visits with families. These meetings are monitored and visitations are supervised in a homelike, relaxed setting that allows for children and parents to feel safe and comfortable. The MHA staff works with adults, both women and men, as well as senior citizens, young adults, teens, and children at early development stages with behavioral concerns. Of the visits seen at the MHA office, 75% of them reported relationship improvements with their loved ones and with themselves.

“Many times throughout the day, this lobby is full of people just waiting to see or talk to someone,” said Thrash. Another member of the group shared their story about how they overcame a mental health issue they experienced after returning home from serving in the military. They explained the feeling of anxiousness that accompanied his decision to seek help from MHA, but after being greeted in the lobby by the great team at MHA, he felt at ease and confident in his decision. He is now a part of the growing team at MHA, committed to helping others with their mental health journey.

Employers are also strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the team at MHA and utilize their services to better support their employees and their ongoing mental health.
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The team at MHA invites everyone to come by one of their wonderful “Mental Health Matters” tours held every 2nd Thursday from 8:30am to 9:30am and every 4th Thursday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Call their 24/7 hotline by dialing 211. Crisis hotlines are available for local calls at 301-662-2255 and statewide at 800-422-0009. Walk-Ins available Monday through Friday 12pm to 8pm and weekends from 12pm to 4pm. For more information, visit: www.fcmha.org
Photo courtesy of Jasmine Sneed of MHA Frederick.

​Santa is replacing his squad of eight reindeer with one famous, furry companion this Saturday, December 12th, at the Frederick Municipal Airport. Join the man in red and Turbo the Flying Dogat the AOPA National Aviation Community Center at the Frederick Municipal Airport on Saturday between 1pm and 4pm for a chance to get your picture taken with Santa and Turbo, as well as take part in educational activities, story times, and book signings.

Don’t miss Santa’s grand entry at 1:15pm when he will arrive by plane!
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This festive event will feature activities for you and your family, including flight simulators, as well as demos and informational presentations on how to airplanes and hot air balloons fly, aviation navigation, aviation weather, the phonetic alphabet, and aviation radio.

Special guests include Sugarloaf Chapter of the Ninety-Nines and the authors of the children’s book series,Turbo the Flying Dog, to raise awareness among the community about both aviation and animal rescue.  The stars and authors of the Turbo the Flying Dog series will offer book readings and signings! Other attendees include The Sugarloaf 99s, Frederick County Animal Control, The College Park Aviation Museum, and Tailwinds Over Frederick Hot Air Balloons,

The Art of Beauty Skincare Associates, located on Rosemont Avenue in Frederick, is home to a number of friendly licensed estheticians that offer an abundance of services to leave you feeling healthy, pampered, and rejuvenated.
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That’s why we are excited about partnering with our friends at The Art Of Beauty  for our current GIVEAWAY GIFT (happening Wednesday 11/4 through Friday 11/6) to help you pamper yourself before the big Holiday Hurry sets in! What can you win?

1. Keyano Aromatics Green Tea Scrub
   This exotic exfoliating cream will douse your skin on tired hands, feet, and body with natural sea salts and vitamins to leave you feeling fresh and smooth. Just scrub into skin and rinse. Perfect for busy bees!
2. $70 Towards a European Facial
   Use the gift card to treat yourself to a day of pampering while the licensed estheticians give you a unique aromatherapy massage for your face, neck,  and decollete. Their most luxurious facial utilizes essential oils from pure flower and plant, to balance, lift, tone, and hydrate. Followed by a customized mask treatment tailored to your needs. The package also includes a paraffin hand dip and foot massage.
3. Age Defying Eye Complex and Solar Protection Cream
   Samples of Age Defying Complex and Solar Protection Cream to apply when your skin needs a jolt of healthy antioxidants, vitamins, and other natural skin inflammation remedies.
4. Keyano Aromatics Green Tea Butter
   This luxurious, hydrating cream will illuminate your skin with its combination of shea butter and vitamins to leave your hands, feet, and body feeling healthy and protected from harsh winter temps and wind. Just rub into skin and voila!

Visit Theartofbeautyskincareassociates.com for more information on their products! And don’t miss your chance to enter for a chance to win this beautiful basket of amazing products on our Facebook- HERE

(photo courtesy of Fred & Co 1745- www.fredandco.us)
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Featured in our Fall Issue of FiND iT FREDERiCK, Fred & Co 1745 shares their story about the up-and-coming brand for comfortable, fashionable, garments and textiles- all manufactured and sold right here in the historic district. Here’s 5 facts about the designers and their artful wardrobe masterpieces that you should know!

1.  Fred & Co 1745- Why 1745?​
This company embodies the rich culture and fun perspective of our growing city. So it’s no wonder the group behind this city-serving brand chose 1745- the year Frederick Maryland came to be!

2.  The Mission
In their own words, founders AJ Naylor, Chaz Stitely, and Sam Delgado state: ” Living in a disposable world, Fred & Co 1745 provides tough, quality garments, Our handcrafted, American-made goods are representative of the city we were raised in: rooted in rebellion, progression, and history.”

3.  Climbing the Ranks
Ever heard of the fashion luminary- Claire McCardell? Born in Frederick Maryland in 1905 and a Hood College student from 1923-1925, McCardell is a renowned designer who’s pieces, especially in women’s athletic wear, reached fashionistas and style gurus all over the world. Her stature during her rise to fame in the fashion industry was surely impressive, and Fred & Co 1745 has been compared to this monumental icon and even noted as joining the ranks alongside this local trendsetter. Not too shabby!

4. Products That Give Back
The goods produced by Fred & Co 1745 pay homage to Frederick’s industrial and military history. The trio behind the brand is energized by the opportunity to join the garment and textile industry here in Frederick and hopes to partake in the growth of this town’s own economic growth.

5. You Could WIN Your Own Fred & Co 1745 Shirt!
FiND iT FREDERiCK Magazine is excited to offer one lucky winner an authentic Fred & Co 1745 T-Shirt. Like all F&C tops, this T is comfortable, stylish, and made entirely local! Head over to FiND iT FREDERiCK’s FB and Instagram to learn how!

If you have three minutes to spare between now and October 12th, make sure you take the short survey made available by the Mental Health Association (MHA) of Frederick County to help the non-profit gain valuable information about the community it serves.

All Frederick area residents are encouraged to take the survey, which asks a series of simple questions regarding your knowldge of MHA, mental illness and its impact on our community, as well as an open forum to gain suggestions to help form local programs in order to support the communty’s need for mental health resources. You may access the survey HERE.

The Mental Health Association of Frederick County has served the community as a private, non-profit organization since 1965. MHA strives to build a strong foundation of emotional wellness for our whole community through education, empowerment, advocacy and treatment by preparing resilient children, securing vulnerable families and facing crises together. For additional information or questions regarding the survey, please contact: dmintern@fcmha.org or call 301-663-0011 ext. 124
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(Photo: Mental Health Association http://www.fcmha.org/)

Ghost Tours of Frederick- Brewers Alley (October 9, 16, 23, 30)
Join a group of fellow ghost gatherers as you explore Maryland’s most haunted city. The Dead Come Alive Ghost tours of Frederick meet every Friday night in October as the sun goes down on Historic Downtown Frederick to lead the bravest souls through our haunted historical city. Tours begin 7:30pm-9:30pm and begin at Brewers Alley on Market Street.

Walk a Mile In Her Shoes- Oct 10th
Think you’re man enough? The Heartly House of Frederick hosts a memorable mile long walk for men as they brave the Carroll Creek course in high heel shoes. The event brings awareness and offers the chance for community members to take a stand against violence against women. Registration starts at noon, race begins1:00pm on October 10th. For more information, visit heartlyhouse.org.

Comedy Pigs- October 16th-17th
The MET’s very own improv sensation “The Comedy Pigs” are back for a scary good time. Their return to the MET this season is sure to tickle your funny bone and leave you wanting more! Showtimes available October 16th -17th. For more information, visit https://marylandensemble.org/the-comedy-pigs.

Cornhole Classic- Oct 17th
The Downtown Frederick Partnership proudly presents their second annual Cornhole Classic Tournament on Carroll Creek in Downtown Frederick. This double elimination tournament welcomes teams of two to come and enjoy friendly competition and the chance to win cash prizes. For more information, visit their website HERE!

Craig Ferguson: The New Deal Tour- October 19th
Best known for his role as the host of “The Late Late Show”, Craig Ferguson comes to the Weinburg for the first time to bring a night full of laughs and sharp humor. Purchase your tickets through TicketMaster or the Weinburg’s box office at 301.600.2828.
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Halloween in Baker Park October 23rd-25th
Take a walk through Baker Park on the evenings of October 23rd through October 25th for a scary good time! Zombies, Goblins, and Ghouls will join your escapades when you least expect them, so be on your toes! Begins at dusk, guided ghost tours available! For more information, contact 301-600-1492.

Brian Roberts is no stranger to the concept of concoctions. After 20 years as a scientist, Roberts accumulated quite the resume- focusing on diagnostics for infectious diseases and working for integral projects within the confines of Fort Detrick. Traveling across the globe following large disease outbreaks, including deployment time with the armed forces to research diseases over seas, Roberts has always been a busy man.

It wasn’t until a walk through the Frederick Fair with his wife that a hobby even became a consideration. “She told me to find a hobby,” the scientist said. “I walked by a ‘home-brew’ section at the Fair and I thought- I’ll try this! I drink beer…I like beer…why not make beer!” With the purchase of his first home-brew kit, Roberts produced three “partial mashed” brews and all three placed the following year at the The Great Frederick Fair. Not a bad start for the newer-brewer. Thus, Mad Science Brewery (MSB) was born!
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Brian and his family reside in Adamstown. His wife, Louisa, runs Thanksgiving Farms, a nursery and produce farm that most recently participated in the “Farm to Fork” Initiative in Frederick. “All of our fruits and flavors that go into the beer are hand picked,” Roberts said. “It’s a therapeutic passion- much like cooking!” While his wife manages the farm, the whole family often shares in the picking process for Brian to use fresh ingredients in the production of his craft beer. “My family is on board and supports me,” Roberts said. “That makes a HUGE difference!”

Now a certified Class A Farm Brewery, MSB is ecstatic to continue its growth as one of six in the entire state. To be classified as such, brewers must grow at least one ingredient on their farmland to include in the brew’s production. This brewer has it covered, especially since all of the fruits, vegetables, and hops that are used to create the beer is picked off of his own land. “It’s an honor considering there are only four in Frederick and six approved in the entire state of Maryland. It’s just really cool.”

With each season comes new flavors, depending on what fruits and veggies are in season. Featured flavors have included Blackberries infused into the notorious base brew-Helles Belles. Other favorites include Helles Belles with peaches, a scrumptious concoction of vanilla and coconut named Mad Cow, the Julian CJD, and base brews infused with blueberries. Notice the names keep the theme of scientist’s lab in mind! The farm where his brew is sold also holds a small bar decorated with a vintage periodic table from 1979.

October is a big month for MSB, marking its 11th year in production… and the Mad Scientist is only looking at more and more opportunities to grow. In 5 years, Roberts hopes to be a full-time brewer with his own bar adorned with lab benches, high school chemistry-style tabletops, old-school light bulbs and flasks that look just like beakers.

The brewery continues to grow and produce new favorites to be poured all over the Frederick area. Local bars like JoJo’s Taphouse enjoy serving MSB brews at “Tap Takeovers”, which introduces the public to these fastly-favored flavors. The beers you choose to taste are also available for check-in on the widely popular smartphone app- Untapped.
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Keep an eye out for new flavors and upcoming events on The MSB website HERE. You won’t want to miss any chance you get to try these “mad” concoctions of seriously tasty beers.

If you passed by the window looking into Frederick’s Cafe Nola on Sunday, you may have seen Emily Catharine Dean standing on a small step ladder, hanging the newest artwork to be displayed within the small restaurant nestled in the historic district. For Emily, it wasn’t just any artwork, but her very own (stunning) collection of celebrity portraits as part of her new Forever 27 exhibition.

Emily Catharine Dean, now 27,  was inspired when she first learned about the The Forever 27 Club back when she was only 18 years old. The Club celebrates a collective group of numerous talented individuals in the realm of music who lost their lives at the age of 27, including Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, and Kurt Cobain… all of whom lost their lives to differing causes. “It’s such a strange but cool phenomenon,” Dean said of the Forever 27 Club. “It was so interesting conducting the research and learning each individual story. Not every person died of an expected cause. It’s just such a crazy coincidence!” Dean chose 15 faces to display throughout the café, each palette using oil based paints in an array of different, vibrant colors.

(photo courtesy of Emily Catharine Dean)
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Dean is no rookie to the art scene. The local artist recalls her love for drawing and painting beginning at a very young age, especially since she was raised by incredibly supportive parents who always provided encouragement to pursue her passion for art. “I grew up going to art classes at the Delaplane and other extracurricular programs around Frederick,” she said. “I went to a Summer seminar in Savannah in 2005 where I picked up oil painting. I haven’t looked back since.”

(photo courtesy of Emily Catharine Dean)

Now through October 25th, Emily Catharine Dean’s “Forever 27” portraits will hang in the quaint Patrick Street café and will give daytrippers and diners alike a chance to stop in for a cup of coffee or for an evening of live music and experience the talent Frederick’s art scene has to offer.

On October 3rd, Dean invites everyone to stop by Café Nola between 3pm and 6pm to enjoy the opening reception, as well as partake in the meet-n’-greet that allows everyone the chance to get to know a little more about Emily and and her incredible showcase. “The venue is perfect,” Dean said. “I’m really excited for Saturday!”
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Come by between 3pm-6pm for the reception. Live music by local musicians including Ponyboy Blues begins at 10pm. Café Nola is located at 4 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701 ​

All year, we look forward to certain traditions. Whether yours be a specific holiday, family event, or festival, be sure to add Frederick’s In The Streets to your list (If it’s not a tradition of yours already!)

Tomorrow, Celebrate Frederick’s annual In The Streets Celebration hits the ground running, with festivities beginning with the Market Street Mile at 8:45am. The day continues on all the way up through the night with an abundance of your favorite local boutiques, eateries, and entertainment spilling into the streets (the name seems fitting) to bring you everything you need to have a memorable weekend! Shop, eat, and enjoy great music around the downtown district.

FiND iT FREDERiCK Magazine and our sister publications will be joining the fun this year with a tent and an incredible amount of opportunities for YOU (yes, YOU!) to WIN amazing prizes, like a free makeover at NUVO salon, as well as overflowing gift baskets from McCutcheons, Gateway Candy, and Art of Beauty! Be sure to stop by and spin the prize wheel outside our office at 12 S. Market Street with the ladies in blue and green Tie-dye to win gift cards, zoo tickets, sweet treats, and so much more! Each spin is a win, so don’t miss us!

Gateway Candy
The Muse
The MET
McCutcheons Apple Products
NUVO
Curious Iguana
Dancing Bear
Linganore Wine
Molly’s Meandering
Catoctin Zoo
Frederick County Bank
Common Market
Pulse Publishing
Renaissance Festival
Dublin Roasters
Eastern Home and Travel Magazine
Art of Beauty
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A huge THANK YOU! to our local businesses around Frederick for contributing! Their support and excitement for our community is what makes Frederick the best place to be!

Photo Credit: www.TravisTritt.com

Want to win free tickets to the event? Read on to find out how!

The Hagerstown Fairgrounds is gearing up for another fantastic Country Fest, presented by Budweiser! Notable musicians from around the country are stopping in to celebrate the best of Country music and the Fall season right here in Hagerstown, Maryland.

The stage will light up with local, national, and up-and coming artists, including Davisson Brothers Band, Jana Kramer, Josh Morningstar, Lindsey Highlander, “The Voice” season seven winner Craig Wayne Boyd, and Grammy Award Winner- Travis Tritt. The day begins at 12pm with open vendors, food, drinks, and live music to guarantee a rockin-good time!

Budweiser is proud to present this much-anticipated event. Other sponsors include Sheetz, Hagerstown Convention and Visitors Bureau, Jersey Mikes, Creekside Manor and more! For more information on this event, check out their website at http://fairgroundsfest.com.
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And don’t miss your chance to win free tickets to the show! Check out FiND iT FREDERiCK’sFacebook for more details!


(Photo Credit: www.travistritt.com)

Main Street Middletown is proud to present their first annual “The Heat is On” 5k and Fun Run, Saturday- August 29th. This exciting 5k to benefit Main Street Middletown and Frederick County Public Libraries- Middletown Branch will guide runners through a scenic route past beautiful historic buildings and views out into the Valley. Warm-ups will be of no worries for experienced or beginner runners alike thanks to Rockstar Fitness’ stretch session prior to the start on Saturday morning.

Becky Reich, Main Street Middletown Manager, truly believes this event will really enhance the Main Street programs! “This year, we have plans to add way-finding signage to direct more people downtown, revise our Main Street brochure, and revamp the heritage marker program to update the downtown walking tour, Reich said. “These are just a few of the things that Main Street Middletown is doing to help bring more residents, shoppers, and visitors to our lovely downtown!” The race will begin at Rockstar Fitness, located at Green Street and Route 17.

The full-circle course promises a flat fun run experience with a downhill finish, sure to provide runners with a great fast finish. Race time starts at 8am. Children 8 years old and under can participate in a shorter “Fun Run” that begins at 8:30am. Awards will be given for top 3 finishers in each age category. Parking is free at designated lots throughout the town. On-street parking will not be available on race morning to accommodate runners.

All interested runners are encouraged to sign up at www.mainstreetmiddletown.org. Event sponsors include Zion Lutheran Church, Middletown Valley Bank, Candlelight Floral Designs, Sportsland, Hello Gorgeous Salon, The Garden Center, The Main Cup, Middletown Valley Family Medicine, Rockstar Fitness, Mountain Spirit Yoga, C. Basil Grossnickle Inc. Insurance, and FiND iT FREDERiCK Magazine.

Photo courtesy of Way Off Broadway– Facebook

Head over to FiND iT FREDERiCK Facebook to win tickets for a showing of West Side Story and dinner for two!

West Side Story is a well known theatrical performance that brings Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to a modern, New York City street where the opportunities for two love birds are less than ideal. But did you know that Sondheim originally wanted the play to be the first to drop the “F-bomb” on Broadway and bring a controversial twist to the stage for its growing audience? Check out five other facts you may not have known about this classic love-story of the notorious West Side-

1.  Shakespeare based the concept of “West Side Story” after reading a poem by Arthur Brooke titled The Tragic Historye of Romeus and Iuliet. This poem was actually created on the idea created by another poem by Roman poet, Ovid- titled Pyramus and Thisbe.
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2.  When the play was picked up for film adaption, the cast from Broadway was immediately rejected, claiming that they all looked too old to play “children” on screen. Maybe it’s true- the camera adds 10 years!

3. A scene in the movie, titled “Cool”, required actors to wear knee pads. Choreographer, Jerome Robbins, was known to push the actors to the limits during rehearsals and stage shows so much so that the actors burned their knee pads in his office after shooting to display their emotions towards the long hours of strenuous activity. Take that, Robbins!

4. Due to serious topics and risqué language, the original producer of West Side Story completely stopped raising money for the show early in the development process. The new director that came on board believed the show was well worth the fund raising. And luckily so- West Side Story became one of the most successful Broadway Musical in history.

​5. On stage, Tony and Riff vow to make a lifelong promise of friendship and devotion to one another that includes the words “from sperm to worm.” To satisfy television censors, the film adaptation changed the line to “from birth to earth.” Would this still have been changed in today’s censorship guidelines? Food for thought.
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(Facts courtesy of HERE)

​You may think you know every acronym behind PBR, but think again! People’s Blues of Richmond (PBR), an up-and-coming band with a sound of carnival-like mayhem mixed with psychedelic blues, is coming to Flying Dog Brewery on July 18th.  This power trio’s newest single, “Gone Gone Gone,” was produced by the notorious Mark Neill- mastermind behind Grammy winning record Brothers by The Black Keys.

Critics from all over can assure you this is one show you won’t want to miss.  Relix Magazinedescribed the sound of this embryonic band as, “…blues meets Modest Mouse-inspired crunch.” Creative Loafing states “[PBR is] A cross between The Black Keys and Black Sabbath with a healthy dose of Led Zeppelin cock-strut appeal- dark and heavy rock n’ roll, dosed in psychedelia and driven by metal-shredded guitar and bluesy riffage.”

The reputation behind the raw intensity of PBR is spreading like wild fire. Their live performances attract large flocks of fans at festivals like Lockn’ & Electric Forest. The trio has shared stages with big names like Modest Mouse and Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes. The band also shares bills with an impressive collection of artists including JJ Grey & Mofro to Dinosaur Jr.
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Come see the show at Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, July 18th. Doors open at 5pm and you must be 21+ with a valid photo ID to enter. Other performances include sets by Surfer Blood and The Sun Club. Tickets are available at flyingdogtix.com.

There’s no better place to celebrate Independence Day 2015 than in our own back yard. Celebrate Frederick is helping to kick off the annual “Frederick’s 4th– An Independence Celebration” event in Baker Park and there are few excuses that should keep you from joining this epic gathering.

The celebration starts at noon with opening ceremonies at the Maryland Management Company Band Shell. The band shell will host multiple shows including Jason Didner and the Jungle Gym Jam (kids rock n’ roll), Sons of Pirates, and Damn the Torpedoes- a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Tribute. The WFRE Country Stage returns to the south side of the Baker Park Swimming Pool with a list of must-see performers, including City Clicker Band featuring Debbie Williams, Olivia Lane, Davisson Brothers Band, and Cam.

Beer and Wine Gardens will be set for all attendees over 21- One on second street next to the Baker Park Recreation Center, and another at Carillon by the tennis courts. Don’t leave the festivities until the stars come out and fireworks light up the cityscape. Point your blankets and lawn chairs towards Parkway Elementary School around dusk to see the much anticipated Fireworks Show, presented by Comfort One Shoes. Want to light up like the night sky? Purchase your glow sticks and necklaces at the park- $2 for 1 or $5 for 3.

Other festivities in the park include the Key 103 Bathtub Races, as well as the 33rd annual 4th of July Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Grass Doubles Volleyball Tournament, occurring on the Frederick High School lawn. Both activities require pre-registration to participate but open to spectators. Don’t miss out on making your best memories for July 4th this Saturday in Baker Park!

TRY 5 FREE CLASSES AT BARRE EAST- VISIT FiND iT FREDERiCK ON FACEBOOK!
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Being a runner, I tend to sway towards one of two workouts: One being a long slow jog, the other being an interval sprint workout- both focusing on cardio health, leg definition, and…well… running. While I feel like I exercise regularly and get a good calorie burn, my regimen only focuses on a few muscles, time and time again. In order to get the body we all strive for, the key on every fitness blog and health-nut site hones in on the importance of exercise variety. This is why Barre East is a no-brainer for those of us in search for a much-needed tone-up.

Barre workouts are steadily growing in number across the county, obviously a popular choice for men and women alike to come and tone muscles, lose weight, and see rapid results.

A number of regulars joined me during the first month of my Barre East experience. One attendee, Christa Hannon, enjoys the workouts so much, she will soon be one of your Barre East instructors. “I started coming to Barre East in May and I immediatey loved it,” Hannon said. “I have a passion for fitness and teaching, so this was a perfect fit. You don’t have to have a background in dance to enjoy these workouts and everyone here is so friendly”. Gina Pagliaro also enjoys attending Barre East classes, especially during lunch when a convenient class is held for her and her Market Street co-workers to participate in between busy office hours! “I come three to four times a week,” she said. “We come during our lunches, it’s so convenient. I really feel it toning my arms and legs.”
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My practice had me coming in to see the Barre East team two to three times a week, with results showing only after week number two. I was amazed at how my clothes were a tad looser and more comfortable after only five classes. I also noticed better balance and improved endurance, especially during my long runs. Did I mention slight ab definition? “By doing barre regularly, you’ll notice a remarkable improvement in your core strength and posture,” Sisco said. “Barre helps people develop core strength while standing, as well as pelvic floor strength, which is great for pre- and post-natal mothers.”

Come out to support the Tuscarora High School Marching Band Carwash on Saturday June 27th!

A vibrant spirit among the Frederick Community, the Tuscarora High School Marching Band (THSIMB) is an avid supporter of the school in a number of after school and weekend activities. The multi-talented group of motivated students find their way to bring music and morale to the student body of a thriving high-school community whether it be for football games, social events, and student body pep-rallies. They enhance community image and augment student learning on a large spectrum. With so much of their time giving back to their school and community, now is the time for us to return the favor!

This weekend, the marching band is asking for your support as they work to raise funds to purchase new uniforms to continue their prestigious run as a reputable force in the high school marching band arena. Like the majority of public schools in the country, the high school does not receive any funding from the public school system to purchase the uniforms rightly required for the sport.

The team has been performing for over 11 years with the same uniforms- which have needed repairs and alterations after a number of active, successful seasons. With each uniform costing near $400, the entire band is out to raise their own funds to reach approximately $40,000 in order to purchase the attire needed to maintain their group’s prestige and enthusiasm.
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Come out to enjoy the weekend with a wonderful group of teens who strive for excellence in every way. The event takes place from 9am to 1pm at PNC Bank at 5810 Ballenger Creek Pike in Frederick for their car wash fundraiser. See you there!

Photo Credit- The Frederick Keys.com

Baseball is in full swing at the newly acclaimed Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, and The Frederick Keys are well on their way to another busy season. Warm evenings, great comfort food, and the smell of fresh cut grass are just a few reasons why this is one of America’s favorite pastimes. The Frederick Keys make it easy for us to come out and enjoy the dog days of summer.

The five-month season includes a number of fun activities and themed nights when our local team plays at home. Every Monday, be sure to bring the kids and watch the game while filling their tummies for free. All children 12 years or younger receive a free voucher upon admission for a free hot dog, soda, and chips. Come back on Tuesdays for the Key’s “Tuesday Win Guarantee.”

Each game played on Tuesday night at Nymeo Field is a guaranteed Keys win! If by chance the Key’s can’t lock in a win, bring that night’s ticket back for any Monday-Thursday game to be re-admitted at no additional cost. Sounds like a win in our book! And don’t forget the much-anticipated Fireworks displays during the weekends! Grab your keys during the 7th inning stretch and shake em’ hard for a chance to get on camera during the game!

Many nights at the stadium benefit a great cause as well. On June 11th, come to the game to support Castaway Keyote to celebrate 15 years of the nationwide film phenomenon. Donate any Wilson sports equipment for charity to gain a free admissions ticket. Join the Keys on June 18th for their “Strike Out Hunger” event- all guests who donate to the Maryland Food Bank upon your arrival to the stadium will receive a free admissions ticket to that evening’s game. Just goes to show: It does good to do good!

If your little one is more hands-on and wishes to hit the field with future Orioles, sign them up for the Summer baseball camps, open to those ages 5-10. Price is $130 per camper and the day runs from 9:00 am – Noon. Session one starts June 29th – July 1st, session two runs August 11th-13th. Sign up now by going to the Keys Website!
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Head over to FiND iT FREDERiCK’s Facebook page to see how YOU could win a Flex pack of 10 tickets to be used anytime this season! Be sure to check out the Key’s schedule to ensure you hit a home-run with your plans this summer!