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JUST MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN FREDERICK. Perched atop a 154-acre ridge with sweeping mountain valley views, Tallyn Ridge at Pinecliff Park is where the joy of parkside living meets exceptional value and convenience. This community presents a unique lifestyle with desirable amenities, and a location that’s just minutes from downtown Frederick and the highly-rated Frederick County schools.
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With a county population of 300,000 and 13 golf courses, Clustered Spires has earned “Best of Frederick Golf Course” for the 3rd straight year and our 17th time out of 20 years! Golf Digest awards Clustered Spires a HHHH rating. Clustered Spires reputation is a great conditioned golf course with wonderful greens and considered the best value golf course in central Maryland.
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Monday–Friday .............. $33
TWILIGHT RATE
5 pm–Dusk ..................... $27
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FREE QUARTERLY PUBLICATION FOR THOSE ON THE A MOVE AND THE RESIDENTS OF FREDERICK COUNTY. No intent was shown by the editor to be partial to any individual, group, or event. Any omission in our resource listing sections was completely unintentional. Should anyone who is not listed herein desire to be included in the next Frederick County Guide, please contact Donna Elbert at 301-662-6050, or email publisher@pulsepublishing.net. Deadline for the Summer issue is June 6, 2018. If you are currently listed and have recently experienced an address or phone number change, please contact the editor to update your listing.
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Spring has most definitely (finally) sprung in Frederick County. With the warmer weather, greener lawns and colorful blooms comes a huge number of wonderful activities throughout the region. To keep up with it all, you may need to add a few extra fitness classes to your regime. If you’re looking for some new ideas with respect to exercise, check out the Health section, beginning on Page 30. You’ll learn all about classes that fuse fitness and dance, cardio and weights, high intensity interval training, and even funky power fitness. For the older members of the community, senior moments may sound like a bad thing, but at the senior centers located throughout Frederick County, senior moments are exciting and educational, enhancing the quality of life for older residents. See all that the centers have to offer in the Seniors section, starting on Page 36. Our cover story in this issue is all about the vibrant, growing town of Mount Airy, whose borders are located in four counties, Frederick included. Read all about the exciting new businesses opening their doors as well as all the fun activities planned in town during the next several months, starting on Page 62. And be sure to check our Calendar of Events, starting on Page 58, to get the lowdown on all the exciting activities happening in April, May and June in Frederick and beyond!
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Mount Airy’s own Blossom and Basket Boutique creates gorgeous floral designs for weddings and events throughout the region. Photo by David S. Spence, Spence Photographics
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS POLICE/FIRE/ AMBULANCE
O 911
POISON CONTROL
O 1-800-222-1222
NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER Report Chemical/Oil Spills & Chemical Biological Terrorism
O 1-800-424-8802
UTILITIES EMERGENCY Electric Potomac Edison
O 1-800-686-0011 Gas Washington Gas
O 1-800-752-7520 Water/Sewer
O 301-600-2194 O 301-600-2187
NON-URGENT NUMBERS
GENERAL NUMBERS
LANDFILL INFORMATION
FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT
YOUTH CRISIS HOTLINE
O 301-600-1630
O 301-600-2100 FREDERICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
O 301-600-2071 FREDERICK COUNTY FIRE MARSHALL
O 301-600-1479 MARYLAND STATE POLICE (FREDERICK BARRACKS)
O 301-600-4151 BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES (ATF)
O 443-965-2000
HELPLINES/ CRISIS INFO ADULT ABUSE/ PROTECTIVE SERVICES (FREDERICK COUNTY)
O 301-600-2635 CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (FREDERICK COUNTY)
O 301-600-2464 FREDERICK COUNTY CRISIS & INTERVENTION HOTLINE
O 301-662-2255 HOSPICE OF FREDERICK COUNTY
O 301-600-1848 LIBRARY INFORMATION
O toll free: 1-800-422-0009 FREDERICK COUNTY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
O 301-600-9000 w www.frederickcountymd.gov ANIMAL CONTROL
O 301-600-1546 O 301-600-2558
OFFICE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
O 301-600-1063 PARKS AND RECREATION
O 301-600-1646 PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
O 301-600-2313
(emergency-after hours)
PLANNING AND ZONING
BULK TRASH PICK-UP
O 301-600-1138
O 301-600-1035
RECYCLING
CITIZEN SERVICES
O 301-600-1063
O 301-600-2960
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
TRANSIT (TRANSPORTATION)
O 301-600-1100
O 301-600-2065
COUNTY COURTHOUSE
TOURISM COUNCIL
O 301-600-1976
O 301-600-2888
FREDERICK SENIOR CENTER
O 301-600-1605
O 301-600-1029
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
WORKFORCE SERVICES
O 301-600-1029
O 301-600-2255
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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FREDERICK COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1888 N. Market St.
O 301-662-4164
Frederick, MD 21701
O 301-600-4555
w
VITAL RECORDS
www. dhr.maryland.gov/local-
offices/frederick-county/
FREDERICK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
O 301-663-5895
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ADOPTION/FOSTER CARE
FREDERICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
O 301-600-2466 w www.foster.careinfo@maryland.gov
O 240-566-3300 w www.fmh.org
O toll free: 1-800-843-5678
ELECTIONS
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD
FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
O 240-566-3030 MISSING CHILDREN MARYLAND
O toll free: 1-800-RUN-AWAY SUBSTANCE ABUSE (FREDERICK COUNTY)
O 301-600-1775
O 301-600-VOTE O 301-600-2206 FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
O 301-644-5000 HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
O 301-600-1061 HUMAN RELATIONS
O 301-600-1109 HUMAN RESOURCES
O 301-600-1070 O 301-600-2315
O toll free: 1-800-950-1MVA w www.mva.maryland.gov MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF FREDERICK COUNTY
O 301-663-0011 THE ARC OF FREDERICK COUNTY
O 301-663-0909 w www.arcfc.org U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
O 301-695-2803
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UTILITY LISTINGS ELECTRIC – GAS Allegheny Power
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Frederick, MD
O 1-800-255-3443 1-800-955-9445 24 hours / 7 Days
Ferrellgas
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Frederick, MD
O 301-662-1531 PPL Gas Utilities
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Lock Haven, PA
O 1-800-652-0550
Columbia Propane
OIL COMPANIES
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Aero Energy
Frederick, MD
O 301-620-9046 Ferrellgas
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Frederick, MD
Geiser Distributing Company, Inc.
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Frederick, MD
O 301-662-1885 Lee's Gas Supply
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Frederick, MD
O 301-662-5306 Penn Fuel Propane
,
Emmitsburg, MD
Washington Gas – Frederick Division
The Plumbery
,
O 301-829-1770 O 1-828-238-5258
24 hours / 7 Days
GAS – PROPANE Aero Energy
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Frederick, MD
O 301-662-4101 O 1-800-998-4311
Mt. Airy, MD
Shawley's Superior LP Gas So Fine, Inc.
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Hagerstown, MD
O 301-797-4887
Servicing Myersville, Thurmont,
Emmitsburg, and Burkittsville
Amerigas (Columbia Propane)
Southern States Cooperative, Inc. Frederick Petroleum Service
,
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Frederick, MD
O 301-620-9046 O 1-800-545-6103 Carroll Independent Fuel
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Westminster, MD
O 410-848-4477 O 1-800-834-8590
Delivering to Frederick County
Frederick, MD
O 301-663-6168 Suburban Propane
O 1-800-258-0606 Thompson's Gas & Electric Service
O 1-800-768-6612 United Propane
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Mt. Airy, MD
O 301-831-5551
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O 301-662-4101 O 1-800-998-4311 Carroll Independent Fuel
Serving Parts of Frederick County
Frederick, MD
Frederick, MD
O 301-662-1531
O 301-447-6110 O 1-800-464-6110
O 301-662-2151
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Westminster, MD
O 410-848-4477 O 1-800-834-8590
Delivering to Frederick County
Tevis Oil/Modern Comfort Systems
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Monrovia, MD
O 410-875-2600 O 1-888-468-4949
Service Provided to most of Frederick. Serving oil to Mt. Airy, Libertytown, Monrovia, and New Market
Voneiff Oil
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Mt. Airy, MD
C. Richard Dewees Fuel Oil
O 301-829-0244
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West Oil, Inc.
Thurmont, MD
O 301-271-7303 Damascus Fuel Company
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Thurmont, MD
O 301-898-7116
Damascus, MD
O 301-253-2161
Serving southern Frederick County
WELL AND SEPTIC INFORMATION
Farmer's Cooperative Association, Inc.
Frederick County Division of Utilities and Solid Waste Management
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Frederick, MD
O 301-663-5422 O 1-800-255-0023
Public Water Information
Griffith Energy Services, Inc.
Billing Department
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Frederick, MD
O 301-663-3111 O 1-800-486-2477 LS Fuel Oil
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Brunswick, MD
O 301-834-9701 O 301-663-3833 Mason Dixon Oil Company
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Emmitsburg, MD
O 301-447-3199 Southern States Cooperative, Inc. Frederick Petroleum Service
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Frederick, MD
O 301-663-668
O 301-696-2997 O 301-600-2354 County Water/Sewer Emergencies
O 301-600-2187 (Daytime) O 301-600-2194 (Evening) Frederick City Water/Sewer Emergencies
O 301-600-1440 Frederick County Health Department Environmental Health Problems
O 301-600-1719 Water Quality Problems
O 301-631-3168
CONTENTS Spring 2018
COMMUNITY 12 Frederick County Offers Visitors Animal Encounters REAL ESTATE 20 Keeping Buyers and Sellers Safe in the
Real Estate Market
BUSINESS 24 Main Street Association Helps Promote
Mount Airy Businesses
EDUCATION 28 Maryland School for the Deaf
Celebrates 150th Anniversary
HEALTHCARE 20
34 New Classes Help You Dance Your Way to Fitness SENIORS 40 ‘Senior Moments’ Can Be Exciting, Educational TRANSPORTATION 44 Continue Your Healthy Resolutions with
Transportation Alternatives
ARTS & LEISURE 50 Ain’t They Got Fun? The Dapper DJs Expand with
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New DJ Training Program
58 Events Throughout Frederick County FREDERICK COUNTY TOWNS 62 Celebrating Mount Airy’s ‘Four Corners’ 70 Towns Throughout Frederick County
Brunswick / Burkittsville / Emmitsburg / Frederick City / Middletown / Myersville / New Market / Rosemont / Thurmont / Urbana / Walkersville / Woodsboro
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2017-2018 SEASON Voted Frederick’s Best Theatre Company Frederick News Post
Evening Acting Classes FREDERICK • Summer Camps • Family Theatre Series • Improv Comedy • More! 3131WWPATRICK 301.694.4744 MARYLANDENSEMBLE.ORG PATRICKSTREET STREET FREDERICKMD MD 21701 21701 • • 301.694.4744 ••MARYLANDENSEMBLE.ORG 10
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Gateway to the Mountains! Explore the Hiking Trails at Catoctin Mountain Park, Enjoy Cunningham Falls State Park where you will find the largest Cascading Waterfall in Maryland, Experience Covered Bridge History, Take a Stroll Down Main Street, Unwind at one of our Scenic Wineries, Savor the Freshness of our Orchards, Enjoy Local Flavors at Our Restaurants.
V I S I T
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ThurmontMainStreet.com
THURMONT MAIN STREET
Voted Best of Frederick for Twenty-Two Years
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YEARS
RELAX. REJUVENATE.
SALON • SPA • MEN’S GROOMING
1201 N Market Street Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 695-7777 www.nynyhair.com
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FREDERICK COUNTY Offers Visitors Animal Encounters BY MELISSA JOSEPH MUNTZ, VISIT FREDERICK
There is only one place in the Mid-Atlantic where you can board an open-air truck and ride through the habitats of emus, zebras and bison. That place is Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo in Thurmont. During your hour-long journey, animals of all kinds will approach your vehicle giving your family the opportunity to feed and photograph them. If you would rather stroll at your own pace, the zoo also offers walking paths surrounding more than 450 exotic animals. Camel rides and parakeet feedings are among the other fun activities available to visitors. If your family has never made a trip to a working farm, South Mountain Creamery in Middletown is a great destination for you. Take a guided tour of the farm to learn how fresh milk is made, or you can also visit the cows on your own. Visitors have a chance to feed the calves daily from large bottles of milk, and to watch the cows being milked. When you’re finished making friends with the creamery’s residents, check out Karen’s Kountry Store, where you can sample and take home some of the fresh dairy products you just witnessed being made. You’ll have a hard time turning down a taste of their fresh ice cream.
If you have a bird lover in your midst, you’ll want to visit the aviary at Cunningham Falls State Park in Thurmont. The birds and reptiles that reside here are part of the Scales and Tales program, an effort by the State of Maryland to expose visitors to stories of
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Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo 13019 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont 301-271-4922 www.cwpzoo.com South Mountain Creamery 8305 Bolivar Road, Middletown 301-371-8565 www.southmountaincreamery.com Fountain Rock Nature Center 8511 Nature Center Place, Walkersville 301-600-4460 www.fountainrock.wordpress.com Catoctin Creek Nature Center 2929 Sumantown Road, Middletown 301-600-2051 www.catoctincreek.blogspot.com Cunningham Falls State Park 14039 Catoctin Hollow Road, Thurmont 301-271-7574 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/ cunningham.aspx PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF CATOCTIN WILDLIFE PRESERVE AND ZOO AND SOUTH MOUNTAIN CREAMERY
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Do you know someone who is obsessed with all things creepy and crawly? Fountain Rock Nature Center, located in Walkersville, is home to Madagascar hissing cockroaches, Vietnamese walking sticks, an observation honeybee hive, bearded dragons, snakes, tarantulas and more creatures. The surrounding park also offers a fishing pond and natural wetlands where you can find frogs, turtles and other native animals. Catoctin Creek Nature Center, located in Jefferson, is also home to many live animal that are naturally found in Frederick County. With its playground, pavilion and outdoor sensory trail, Catoctin Creek Nature Center is also a great place to have a picnic lunch and spend some time in the sun.
animal habitat loss, environmental pollution, resource management and biodiversity. The animals here cannot be released into the wild. From the red-tailed hawk, to the snowy owl, to the biggest snapping turtle you’ve ever seen, these characters are can’t-miss for animal lovers. This location is even home to a live, and sometimes very noisy, bald eagle.
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FITNESS
PET CARE
Barre East
Care Veterinary Center
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Frederick, MD
O 301-378-2938 William R. Talley Recreation Center
Habitat For Humanity Of Frederick County Restore
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1080 West Patrick St. Frederick, MD 21703 O 301-662-2273 w http://www.carefrederick.com
, Frederick, MD
O 301-600-1492 The YMCA Of Frederick County DOWNTOWN Y
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1000 North Market St. Frederick, MD 21701 O 301-663-5131 w https://www.frederickymca.org
GREEN VALLEY Y
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11791 Fingerboard Rd. Monrovia, MD 21770 O 301-607-6900 w https://www.frederickymca.org
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Zonta Club Of Frederick
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917 N. East Street Frederick, MD 21701 O 01-662-2988 w www.frederickhabitat.org Shop, donate and volunteer at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore! Bring your donation of furniture, appliances, household goods, and building materials and shop for a deal. Every donation and every purchase gives more families in Frederick County the strength, stability and selfreliance that comes through affordable homeownership.
United Way Of Frederick County
P.O. Box 3896 Frederick, MD 21705 O 301-606-8161 m pbrosensteel@aol.com w www.zontafrederick.com They are dedicated to advancing the status of women worldwide and work alongside the community to eradicate violence against women, provide literacy tutoring, and raise funds for scholarships to benefit women in their education.
, 629 N. Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
O 301-663-4231 w www.unitedwayfrederick.org
@UnitedWayFrederick United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Frederick County.
MINI DANCE CAMPS (ages 5-8) YOUTH HIP HOP CAMP (ages 7-11) MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOPS (ages 5-18) DANCE/TECHNIQUE INTENSIVES (ages 7-18) EVENING CLASSES (ages 4-adult)
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Summer Camps 2018
We’ll keep the kids busy this summer when they’re not in school! Summer camps are held throughout Frederick County. For a list of camps, visit www.recreater.com or call 301-600-2936.
$20 OFF with coupon code: SMRCAMP20 Use coupon code SMRCAMP at checkout to save $20 on your summer camp registration at www.recreater.com. Offer expires 6/30/18. Limit one per customer.
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WE ARE THE
Passionate
WALKING TO END CANCER Relay is an overnight team fundraising event where team members take turns walking around a “track� for 12 hours. Each team is asked to have a member on the track at all times to signify that cancer never sleeps. Cancer patients don't stop because they're tired, and neither do we. Support the American Cancer Society!
Relay For Life of Frederick County May 11-12, 2018 The Banner School
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DO SOMETHING TODAY THAT YOUR FUTURE SELF WILL THANK YOU FOR. Give your wallet a break and support your community. Visit shopgoodwill.com/gimv for fashionable spring styles.
Visit our 8 retail locations or shop online 24/7 at www.shopgoodwill.com/gimv
Shop. Donate. Volunteer.
Every donation, every purchase and every volunteer helps Habitat for Humanity give more families in Frederick County the strength, stability and self-reliance that comes through affordable home ownership.
917 N. East Street, Frederick, MD 21701 www.frederickhabitat.org 301-662-2988 Hours: Monday: 11am - 4pm Tuesday – Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Every Child Deserves a place to call home Foster and adoptive parents come in all shapes and sizes. But they all open their homes and lives to provide safe, stable, loving environments to children who have been separated from their families and need temporary or permanent care.
If you can open your heart and home to a child or teen in need, contact us for more information. FREDERICK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 301-600-2466 foster.careinfo@maryland.gov
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R E A L E S TAT E \ \
KEEPING BUYERS AND SELLERS SAFE in the Real Estate Market
BY KAREN HIGHLAND, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, FREDERICK COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® AND MEG GAWLER, LAKESIDE TITLE
During the home sale process, many different buyers are coming and going through your home. While the vast majority of these buyers have no malicious intent, there is no need to expose your family or your home and possessions to anyone who may have bad motives. Sellers can benefit from the following nine safety tips to protect loved ones and personal belongings. 1. Put away your valuables. Putting away your collectibles and valuable items, such as cash, jewelry, small electronics and expensive décor, means more safety. It probably won’t be a surprise that the master bedroom is the No. 1 target for thieves. 2. Lock your guns and any other weapons away, and keep them out of sight. Attics are a great thing to use when your home is on the market. 3. Lock your medicines and pharmaceuticals away, and out of sight. It is unfortunate, but the police department gets regular reports of theft from homeowners’ medicine cabinets.
the system and view the home. Ultimately, you want your home to be available and easy to show when buyers want to see it. 9. Work with a Realtor®. One of the best ways to ensure safety and to make sure random people are not walking through your house is to work with a Realtor® when you want to sell your home. One of the duties Realtors® perform is to list your home on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The MLS communicates to all cooperating agents the conditions under which the seller chooses to show their home.
4. Depersonalize your home. This is good advice for anyone getting his or her home ready to sell. Realtors® often advise sellers to minimize highly personalized décor to appeal to the largest number of buyers. You may consider removing some of your family photos. Look at it this way: you are going to be moving soon, so why not get a head start on the packing? 5. Hide personal information, such as calendars, important paperwork, lists or phone numbers.
7. Enlist the help of neighbors. They can alert you if they see any suspicious behavior from visitors. 8. Consult with your Realtor® about your current home security system. If you leave the system on, you will need to provide your Realtor® with a code to disable the system. Your Realtor® will provide that code to the buyer’s agent so they can turn off
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6. Consider installing security cameras. Prices on home security cameras have become more affordable in recent years. A home seller should disclose to potential buyers that there are home security cameras in use. Audio recordings are not allowed in Maryland without consent. Consult with your Realtor® for details on this and for their recommendations.
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“Whether you are buying or selling, engaging the services of a Realtors® adds a layer of security to the process,” said Maureen Nichols, Frederick County Association of Realtors (FCAR) president-elect and real estate agent with RE/MAX Realty Plus in Mount Airy. “We have the ability to screen potential buyers as well as the Realtors® showing your home, and we can utilize an electronic key box - these are three simple, but key, ingredients to a more secure transaction.”
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For the most part, selling your home is a safe activity with many professionals on the alert for those who may have bad intentions. At the same time, by taking some extra precautions on your own you can ensure you leave no gaps where someone meaning to do harm can take advantage.
+ Frederick County Association of Realtors® is the Frederick County Maryland professional association serving over 1,100 members and is dedicated to preserving the vitality of the real estate market. REALTORS® is a registered collective membership mark which may only be used by those real estate professionals who subscribe to the REALTORS® organization’s strict Code of Ethics, and who are members of the National, State and Local REALTORS® organization.
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HOUSING
The Residences At The Manor
Embrace Home Loans
O 301-662-3303 w www.theresidencesatthemanor.com
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30 W. Patrick St. Ste 300
Frederick, MD 21701
O 240-415-7111 w www.embracehomeloans.com Please see our ad on this page.
Estate MAX & Mission Transition
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93 Monocacy Blvd.
Frederick, MD 21701
O 844-378-6291 w https://estatemax.net/missiontransition The Grove At Alban
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REALTORS
141 Willowdale Dr.
Frederick, MD 21702
Michelle Hodos
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Tuscarora Creek Homes & Townhomes
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5301 Buckeystown Pk. Suite 250
Frederick, MD 21704
O 301-644-1056 m michelle@yourtriphome.com w www.thehodosgroup.com
Frederick, MD
O 301-620-9455 Willowdale Crossing Apartment Homes
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O 301-788-4236
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Frederick, MD 21702
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O 844-467-1356 m willowdale@bhmanagement.com w www.willowdalecrossing.com
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O 855-513-7042
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MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION helps promote Mount Airy businesses BY GINA GALLUCCI-WHITE
On the Town of Mount Airy’s logo, you will find the slogan “Heart of the Four-County Community.” The heart of the town itself, according to Ellie Bonde, president of the Mount Airy Main Street Association (MAMSA), is the downtown area. “It is the old heart of the community, and we want it to remain the heart of the community,” Bonde said. “In our logo that we use, there is a little heart. The town also has a little heart on the town logo but if the heart isn’t healthy then there are indications that the rest of the community needs help, too. We are trying to maintain a healthy heart with vibrant businesses, making (the town) look good and doing (events) that will bring people downtown.” In 2004, Mount Airy was awarded the Main Street Maryland Community designation, which was created by the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development in 1998 to strengthen the economic potential of traditional neighborhoods and focal byways. The approach focuses on five points: design, organization, promotion, economic restructuring and clean, safe and green. In years past, MAMSA had held events every month, but eventually moved away from the idea. This year, they are looking to do monthly events again to promote visiting the historic downtown for goods and services. “We are at a rebranding, a rebirth, a re-acknowledging of who we are, what we are here for and the fact that we are looking for volunteers to join our group,” Bonde said. Folks don’t have to own, rent or work downtown to become a member of MAMSA. Anyone can join and the group is looking for people to bring new ideas as well as help with planning. “We are energized and excited about drawing attention to what we have,” Bonde says. “...I think there is just a general excitement about making what we have — I don’t know if the right word is ‘better’ because it is already great — making it more well known. Sharing it with the world.” The association is planning multiple events throughout the year, including old favorites and new ones. Folks from across the East Coast annually make their way to Mount Airy in April for the 24
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annual Chili Cook Off, which is sanctioned by the International Chili Society. Chili afficionados from Connecticut, Ohio and the Carolinas competed with their perfected recipes in the past. In July the town is set to host the annual Celebrate Summer event, featuring a movie and sidewalk chalk art competition. History 101 is a weeklong September event featuring speakers at various locations around Mount Airy.
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October will feature a harvest festival and cornhole competition, while November offers shoppers a chance to get a head start on holiday shopping with a holiday preview event during which shops stay open later. The annual Main Street Christmas celebration includes a tree lighting ceremony and Santa Claus visit. Aside from adding an art and music celebration in early June, association members are also planning new events for May and August. MASMA also hosts a farmers market every Wednesday from mid-May to late August. For nearly 20 years, Bonde has been the co-owner of the Main Street-based Blossom and Basket Boutique. She said events such as the ones hosted by MAMSA help to bring foot traffic to her store. During a well-attended Chocolate Crawl in February, she estimates that about 300 people came through her shop during extended evening hours for the event. The events help to let folks know about their businesses and what goods they offer to the community. “It’s a win-win for a lot of people,” Bonde said. “It’s an interactive family activity.”
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MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Celebrates 150th anniversary In the fall of 1868, 34 students arrived at the Maryland School for the Deaf, its first class of students. Studies began in the stark abandoned stone barracks that had housed captured Hessian soldiers during the Revolutionary War, but a few years later, by autumn 1875, a new building was added to accommodate the school’s growth. Today’s sprawling campus, located off Market Street in Downtown Frederick, is much more impressive, with fountains, walkways lined with trees, modern facilities and an abundance of open space. The Maryland School for the Deaf is currently celebrating its 150th school year. The school is also celebrating the 60th anniversary of the integration of African-American students, the 45th anniversary of the establishment of its Columbia Campus, and the 30th anniversary of the MSD Foundation. MSD was established by the Maryland General Assembly in 1867, and opened the following year in Frederick. They lived and studied for several years at the Frederick Town Barracks, also known as the Hessian Barracks. In the fall of 1875, the newly constructed Victorian building known as the Old Main was opened to serve a growing student population. After almost 100 years, the Old Main was torn down to make way for the Ely Building and other school buildings that were constructed between 1975 and 1985. In recent years, a new elementary/family education complex and a school cafeteria were built. MSD student enrollment grew to more than 400 students during the 1980s due to a worldwide rubella epidemic in the 1960s. In spite of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) law’s Least Restrictive Education provision, MSD student enrollment today has been steady at about 500 students. MSD continues to be the first choice for the majority of families residing in Maryland, and attracting families from all over the United States. During its history, MSD has had nine principals or superintendents leading the school. Since the school’s beginning, the focus has been on early language acquisition to support students’ cognitive, linguistic and social development and their future academic
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and career successes. A rigorous academic curriculum is central to MSD’s purpose, and after-school programs, such as clubs, athletics, drama and student employment, serve to make each student well-rounded. Today, instruction includes Chromebooks for every middle school and high school student, SmartBoards in every classroom, and access to the internet and videophones in the classrooms and residence halls. During MSD’s 150 years, Maryland governors, legislators, state Department of Education officials, MSD Board of Visitors, MSD
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Board of Trustees, MSD administration, faculty and staff, MSD alumni and MSD families and allies have made many contributions, collectively and individually, to improve MSD educational programs and services to all students residing in Maryland. In November, MSD held a gala to celebrate its 150-year anniversary at Springfield Manor Winery & Distillery in Thurmont. More than 230 people attended, and more than $8,000 was raised to for student scholarships. Today, MSD lives by its mission statement, to be “a diverse, bilingual community, in partnership with families, [that] provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and become responsible lifelong learners.�
+ Maryland School for the Deaf 101 Clarke Place, Frederick VideoPhone: 240-575-2966; Phone: 301-360-2000; TTY: 301-360-2001 www.msd.edu
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EDUCATION throughout FREDERICK COUNTY COLLEGES/ UNIVERSITIES
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Saint John’s Regional Catholic School
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8414 Oppossumtown Pk.
Frederick, MD 21702
Frederick Community College
Banner School
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7932 Opossumtown Pk.
Frederick, MD 21702
1730 N. Market St.
Frederick, MD 21701
O 301-846-2400 w frederick.edu
O 301-695-9320 w www.bannerschool.org
Hood College
Beth Sholom Early Childhood Center
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401 Rosemont Ave.
Frederick, MD 21701
O 301-696-3400 m admission@hood.edu w www.hood.edu Mount St. Mary’s University
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16300 Old Emmitsburg Rd.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
O 301-447-6122 m admissions@msmary.edu w www.msmary.edu Mount St. Mary’s University, Frederick Campus
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5350 Spectrum Dr.
Frederick, MD 21703
O 301-682-8315 m inquiry@msmary.edu w www.msmary.edu Shepherd University
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301 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
O 301-876-5000 w www.shepherd.edu
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1011 North Market St.
Frederick, MD 21701
O 301-663-3427 w www.bethsholomfrederick.org Friends Meeting School
Friends Meeting School is a premiere K-12 Quaker school which inspires students to change the world. Our confident and compassionate students, encouraged by passionate teachers, become inquisitive leaders who aim to Seek and Speak Truth and Love.
, Ijamsville, MD
O 301-798-0288 w www.friendsmeetingschool.org Lucy School Arts-Integrated Curriculum
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9117 Frostown Rd.
Middletown, MD 21769
O 301-293-1163 w www.lucyschool.com Mother Seton School
Small classes, hands-on learning, and a well-rounded curriculum are complimented by a beautiful natural setting adjoining the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, who founded in 1810 the pioneering school that became Mother Seton School. Today we continue her mission to provide an excellent, affordable Catholic PK-Grade 8 education to all who seek it.
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100 Creamery Rd.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
O 301-447-3161 w www.mothersetonschool.org
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O 301-662-6722 w www.sjrcs.org
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Frederick Adventist School (K–8)
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Frederick, MD
O 301-663-0363 Frederick Christian Academy (K–12)
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Frederick, MD
O 301-473-8990 The Goddard School (Pre-K–K)
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Frederick, MD
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Urbana, MD
O 301-631-6699 O 240-699-0006 New Life Christian School (K–12)
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Frederick, MD
O 301-663-8418 Saint Thomas More Academy (Pre-K, 3–8)
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Middletown, MD
O 240-490-5479 St. John’s Catholic Prep High School (9–12)
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Frederick, MD
O 301-662-4210 Visitation Academy (Pre-K–8)
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Frederick, MD
O 301-662-2814
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PRESCHOOLS Frederick County Public Schools Pre-K Programs FCPS offers pre-kindergarten programs to all students eligible for free or reduced price meals. To enter the pre-kindergarten program for 2011–2012, a child must observe the 4th birthday on or before September 1, 2011. Students are selected first on eligibility for free or reduced price meals. Additional factors that increase a child’s risk of not being successful in school may then be considered. Applications are available at the designated schools, and registration begins the first day of parentteacher conferences in March. Enrollment is limited. (Excerpted from fcps.org.)
Educare Learning Center
Full-day, year-round child care program for children 8 weeks through school-age, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Additional part-time preschool program available 9 a.m.-1 p.m. during the school-year. Educare is MSDE Accredited, EXCELS Level 5, Approved Non-Public Educational Program (for 3-5 year olds), and Licensed (#65870).
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2538 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, MD
O 301-834-9007 w www.educatewithcare.com Frederick County Head Start
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Frederick County, MD
O 301-600-1024 Frederick County Public Schools Pre-K
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Frederick County, MD
O 301-644-5000
FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (FCPS) Superintendent Dr. Theresa Alban
O 301-696-6910
Frederick County Board of Education
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Main Administrative Office
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191 S. East St., Frederick
O 301-644-5000 (General Information) w www.fcps.org
FCPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Lincoln Elementary
Ballenger Creek Elementary
Middletown Elementary (grades 3–5)
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5250 Kingsbrook Drive, Frederick
O 240-236-2500 w www.education.fcps.org/bces Brunswick Elementary
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400 Central Ave., Brunswick
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200 Madison St., Frederick
O 240-236-2650
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201 E. Green St., Middletown
O 240-236-1100 Middletown Primary (grades K–2)
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403 Franklin St., Middletown
O 240-236-2900
O 240-566-0200 w www.education.fcps.org/mps
Carroll Manor Elementary
Monocacy Elementary
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5624 Adamstown Road, Adamstown
O 240-236-3800 Centerville Elementary
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3601 Carriage Hill Drive, Frederick
O 240-566-0100 w www.education.fcps.org/ces Deer Crossing Elementary
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10601 Finn Drive, New Market
O 240-236-5900 Emmitsburg Elementary
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300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg
O 240-236-1750
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7421 Hayward Road, Frederick
O 240-236-1400 Myersville Elementary
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429 Main St., Myersville
O 240-236-1900 New Market Elementary
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93 W. Main St., New Market
O 240-236-1300 w www.education.fcps.org/nmes/ New Midway Elementary School (grades 3–5)
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12226 Woodsboro Pike, Keymar
Glade Elementary
O 240-236-1500
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North Frederick Elementary
9525 Glade Road, Walkersville
O 240-236-2100 Green Valley Elementary
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11501 Fingerboard Road, Monrovia
O 240-236-3400 Hillcrest Elementary
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1285 Hillcrest Drive, Frederick
O 240-236-3200 Kemptown Elementary
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3456 Kemptown Church Road, Monrovia
O 240-236-3500 w www.education.fcps.org/kes Lewistown Elementary
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11119 Hessong Bridge Road, Thurmont
O 240-236-3750 Liberty Elementary
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11820 Liberty Road, Frederick
O 240-236-1800
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1010 Fairview Ave., Frederick
O 240-236-2000 Oakdale Elementary
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5830 Oakdale School Road, Ijamsville
O 240-236-3300 Orchard Grove Elementary
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5898 Hannover Road, Frederick
O 240-236-2400 w www.education.fcps.org/oges/ Parkway Elementary
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300 Carroll Parkway, Frederick
O 240-236-2600 Sabillasville Elementary
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16210-B Sabillasville Road, Sabillasville
O 240-236-6000 Spring Ridge Elementary
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9051 Ridgefield Drive, Frederick
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ABOUT FCPS 2016–17 Enrollment
> 41,378 Enrollment Growth in Past Year
> 658 students, biggest single-year
Thurmont Elementary (grades 3–5)
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805 East Main St., Thurmont
O 240-236-0900
Ballenger Creek Middle
Thurmont Primary (grades Pre-K–2)
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7989 Rocky Ridge Road, Thurmont O 240-236-2800
increase since 2001
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Graduation Rate
Tuscarora Elementary
> 92% Employees
> 5,787, of which nearly 3,000 are teachers (fulltime equivalent positions) Student Demographics
> 62% White, 16% Hispanic of any race, 12% Black or African American, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.
> 26.6% Eligible for free or reduced-price school meals (about 11,000)
> 10% Receiving Special Education services (about 4,200)
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www.education.fcps.org/tps
6321 Lambert Drive, Frederick
O 240-566-0000 w www.education.fcps.org/tues Twin Ridge Elementary
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1106 Leafy Hollow Circle, Mount Airy
O 240-236-2300 w www.education.fcps.org/tres Urbana Elementary
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3554 Urbana Pike, Frederick
O 240-236-2200 w www.education.fcps.org/ues
> 6% Families for whom English is not the
Valley Elementary
primary language (about 2,400)
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Per Pupil Expenditure
> $13,003 per year (2015–16) Combined SAT Scores (2016)
> 1,456 Maryland, 1,484 U.S.,
FCPS MIDDLE SCHOOLS
3519 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson
O 240-236-3000 w www.education.fcps.org/ves Walkersville Elementary
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83 W. Frederick St., Walkersville
5525 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick
O 240-236-5700 Brunswick Middle
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301 Cummings Drive, Brunswick
O 240-236-5400 Crestwood Middle
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7100 Foxcroft Drive, Frederick
O 240-566-9000 Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
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1799 Schifferstadt Boulevard, Frederick
O 240-236-4900 Middletown Middle
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100 Martha Mason St., Middletown
O 240-236-4200 Monocacy Middle
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8009 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick
O 240-236-4700 w www.education.fcps.org/moms New Market Middle
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125 W. Main St., New Market
1,558 Frederick County
O 240-236-1000
O 240-236-4600 w www.education.fcps.org/nmms
Advanced Placement (2016)
Waverley Elementary
> 4,462 tests taken, with 72% of scores
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Oakdale Middle
qualifying for college credit 36 Elementary Schools, Grades Kindergarten–5
> All provide full-day kindergarten > Pre-kindergarten is offered to all students eligible for free or reduced-price meals
201 Waverley Drive, Frederick
O 240-236-3900 w www.education.fcps.org/waves Whittier Elementary
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2400 Whittier Drive, Frederick
O 240-236-3100 w www.education.fcps.org/whes
13 Middle Schools, Grades 6–8
Wolfsville Elementary
10 High Schools, Grades 9–12,
,
and a Virtual (Online) School Program
> Career & Technology Center for high school students countywide
> HeatherRidge and Rock Creek schools for students with special needs
12520 Wolfsville Road, Myersville
O 240-236-2250 Woodsboro Elementary (grades Pre-K–2)
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101 Liberty Road, Woodsboro
> Maryland’s first public charter school,
O 240-236-3700
Monocacy Valley Montessori;
Yellow Springs Elementary
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter; and Frederick Classical Charter School. School Bus Riders
> 30,000+ Meals Served Daily
> 12,500 lunches, about 6,200 breakfasts Meal Cost*
> Elementary: $2.25 lunch, $1.45 breakfast > Middle/High: $2.50 lunch, $1.70 breakfast Free and reduced-price meals available to families with limited ability to pay (For details, call 301-644-5061, visit fcps.org/meals or contact the child’s school.)
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8717 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick
O 240-236-1700 w www.education.fcps.org/yses
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9840 Old National Pike, Ijamsville
O 240-236-5500 Thurmont Middle
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408 E. Main St., Thurmont
O 240-236-5100 Urbana Middle
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3511 Pontius Court, Ijamsville
O 240-566-9200 w www.education.fcps.org/ums Walkersville Middle
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55 W. Frederick St., Walkersville
O 240-236-4400 West Frederick Middle
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515 W. Patrick St., Frederick
O 240-236-4000 w www.education.fcps.org/wfms Windsor Knolls Middle
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11150 Windsor Road, Ijamsville
O 240-236-5000 w www.education.fcps.org/wkms
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FCPS HIGH SCHOOLS Brunswick High
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101 Cummings Drive, Brunswick
FCPS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS
O 240-236-8600
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter School
Catoctin High
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14745 Sabillasville Road, Thurmont
O 240-236-8100 Frederick High
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650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick
O 240-236-7000 Gov. Thomas Johnson High
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1501 N. Market St., Frederick
O 240-236-8200 w www.education.fcps.org/gtjhs Linganore High
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Middletown High 200 Schoolhouse Drive, Middletown
O 240-236-7400 w www.education.fcps.org/mhs Oakdale High
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5850 Eaglehead Drive, Ijamsville
O 240-566-9400 w www.education.fcps.org/ohs
Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program
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8445 Spires Way, Frederick
3471 Campus Drive, Ijamsville
Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School
F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
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217 Dill Ave., Frederick
O 301-668-5013 w www.education.fcps.org/mvmpcs
OTHER FCPS SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS Adult Education/ Flexible Evening High
O 240-236-8450 w www.education.fcps.org/flex/fehs
Career and Technology Center
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7922 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick
www.friendsoffredco.org
The Jefferson School
For students with primary emotional disturbance and/or behavior disorders and secondary learning, developmental, and post-traumatic stress disorders.
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2940 Point of Rocks Road, Jefferson
O 240-315-0200 Maryland School for the Deaf
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101 Clarke Place, Frederick
O 301-360-2000
TDD: 301-360-2001
w
www.msd.edu
210 Madison St., Frederick
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81 W. Frederick St., Walkersville
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O 240-236-2694 w www.education.fcps.org/essl
Walkersville High
O 240-236-7200
A Down Syndrome Advocacy group in Frederick County
O 240-236-8500 w www.education.fcps.org/ctc
HOMESCHOOLING RESOURCES
O 240-236-7600
www.somd.org/frederick-county
O 301-898-3587 w www.fc4htrp.org
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,
w
O 240-236-1200 w www.frederickclassicalcharterschool.org
Earth and Space Science Lab
Urbana High
O 301-663-0909 w www.arcfc.org
Frederick Classical Charter School
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O 240-236-6400
The ARC of Frederick County
Frederick County Special Olympics
Tuscarora High 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick
O 301-663-7970 w www.education.fcps.org/ccmpcs
12013 Old Annapolis Road, Frederick
O 240-566-9700
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7215 Corporate Court, Frederick
SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES
www.fcps.org/academics/home-instruction.cfm
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H E A LT H \\
NEW CLASSES HELP YOU dance your way to fitness BY GINA GALLUCCI-WHITE
Many people turn to fitness clubs and gyms for in maintaining a healthy weight However, there is another option out there for those who are looking for a different type of environment to reach their fitness goals. Area dance studios are offering a wide variety of fitness classes in a less competitive, community-based atmosphere. Fusion Fitness & Dance in Walkersville hosts morning and evening classes available as drop-ins or for monthly or 10-week sessions. The studio’s Strength Training class focuses on barbell and dumbbell lifting and targets major muscle groups. iSTOCKPHOTO.COM / KATE_SEPT2004
Co-owner Jennifer Ringer said it is a great class for those wanting to start working out again because you can pick your weight size and rest during reps if needed. “People really fall in love with (the class) and start to see the benefits of strength training,” she said. “When they start seeing it, they can’t help but keep coming back.” Fusion Fitness & Dance also offers R.I.P.P.E.D. (cardio and weights), BANG Power (funky power fitness), Zumba (high intensity interval training) and Strength/Core classes. Ringer believes dance studio fitness classes are a greater value for participants because the classes are smaller and allow for more individualized attention and guidance. “I think (a dance studio) is a place you can build confidence,” she said. “Our mission is building confidence, creativity and community. ...It’s always a really fun time. It’s not like you are lost in a big gym. You have the support of the instructor and the support of the community that is taking the classes.” Most dance studio students include a mix of parents whose children are enrolled as dancers as well as members of the community who just want a different fitness experience. Frederick’s 24/7 Dance Studio owner Gina Korrell says fitness classes help parents at the studio “feel like they are involved a little bit more in what is going on, especially if the class can be run simultaneously with their child’s class. It gives them something to look forward to and a little bit more of a personal connection to the studio – as opposed to just sitting in the lobby. I think it helps them to bond with other parents as well. Plus it is a no-brainer. If you are going to be there anyway, why not do something positive for yourself so you can walk out and feel great about it?” 24/7 provides BANG Power fitness classes incorporating hip-hop dancing, kickboxing and cardio.
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“The instructors are super energetic, so they really pump you up,” Korrell said. They also offer Freedom Barre, which focuses on stretching and building strength. “Parents focus on everybody else first,” Korrell says. “Sometimes people don’t take time to take care of themselves and you have to take care of (yourself) and keep yourself in great shape to be able to take care of everybody else. Just that one hour a week of your time, to focus on yourself and your mental health as well as your physical well-being, you will increase your productivity and your overall life twofold. You need that personal time and everybody deserves that time for yourselves.” Korrell thinks people just need to move more and be active. “The world has gotten so stagnant,” she says. “If we want to be able to be around for a long time, we need to move. I think a dance studio is a very positive non-competitive place to do that.”
+ Find out more Fusion Fitness & Dance • 25 E. Frederick St., Walkersville 301-845-2482 • www.fusionfitanddance.com 24/7 Dance Studio • 482-A Prospect Blvd., Frederick 301-846-4247 • www.24-7dancestudio.com
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FREDERICK (TJ) OFFICE 87 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 101, Frederick, MD 21702 HOURS: Monday–Friday, 8am–7pm (6pm in summer); Walk-Ins 8–9am Saturday, 9am–noon (by appointment only, no walk-ins) PHONE: 301-694-0606 BALLENGER CREEK OFFICE 6550 Mercantile Drive, Suite 106, Frederick, MD 21703 HOURS: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm; Walk-ins 8–9am PHONE: 301-668-6347 MOUNT AIRY OFFICE 1311 South Main Street, Suite 304, Mount Airy, MD 21771 HOURS: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm; Walk-ins 8–9am PHONE: 301-829-6146 URBANA OFFICE 3500 Campus Drive, Suite D, Urbana, MD 21704 HOURS: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm; Walk-ins 8–9am PHONE: 301-874-6107
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DENTISTS Mt. Airy Children’s Dental Associates Dr. David Hasson Dr. Allison Green Dr. Stuart Sheer
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Mt. Airy, MD 21771
FMH Center For Diabetes & Nutrition Services
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7211 Bank Ct., Suite 240
Frederick, MD 21703
O 240-215-1474 FMH Crestwood
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7211 Bank Ct.
Frederick, MD 21703
O 240-215-1420
O 301-829-6588 w www.mtairysmiles.com
FMH Home Health Services
Scott, Pitrone, Sorkin & Jarvic
FMH Immediate Care Mt. Airy
, Mt. Airy, MD 21771
1502 S. Main St.
O 301-829-1660
O 240-566-3568
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Mt. Airy Plaza
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
O 301-829-5888
MEDICAL CENTERS BIOMAT USA
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Frederick, MD
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O 301-694-5580 FMH Rose Hill
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Rose Hill Plaza
1562 Opossumtown Pk. Frederick, MD 21702
O 240-566-3100 FMH Urbana
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3430 Worthington Blvd.
Frederick, MD 21704
O 301-874-2163 FMH Wellness Center
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Francis Scott Key Mall
5500 Buckeystown Pk. Frederick, MD 21703
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FMH Mt. Airy
O 301-620-1414 w www.hhamd.com
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Mt. Airy Plaza
1502 South Main St. Mt. Airy, MD 21771
Rockville, MD
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Eldersburg, MD
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Silver Spring, MD
O 301-590-1234 O 410-692-8991 O 301-592-1611 w www.SeniorHelpers.com Brooklawn Apartments
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Frederick, MD 21701
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850 Oak St.
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240-379-6010
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Senior Helpers In-Home Senior Care Agency
O 240-379-6000 Holistic Health Associates Acupuncture, Massage, Nutrition
FMH Immediate Care Oak St.
SENIOR SERVICES
603-B W. Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701
Hospice of Frederick County
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Frederick County Health Department
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Frederick, MD 21702
O 301-600-1029 Vindobona Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Frederick Memorial Hospital System (FMH)
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Main Campus
X-Ray and Imaging Services
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The Parkway Neuroscience And Spine Institute, Llc
O 301-371-7160 w www.thevindobona.com
400 W. 7th St.
Frederick, MD 21701
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Emergency Room
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Rehabilitation Services
Hagerstown Office
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Patient Information
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Frederick, MD 21701
O 240-566-3229
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FMH Psychiatric Services
Volunteer Services
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FMH Advanced Skin & Wound Care
FMH Therapy Center
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Radiation Oncology
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Frederick Office , 194 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite C
Frederick, MD 21702
O 301-797-9240 w pnsi.org Rehan Waheed, D.O, J.D. Ali I. Khawaja, M.D. Charles J. Winters, M.D., FAANS Omobonike Olowosuko, D.O. Juliet Gyebi-Foster, M.D., DABA
6012 Jefferson Blvd.
Frederick, MD 21703
Vindobona is a licensed 65-bed nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the picturesque community of Braddock Heights, Maryland. We offer skilled nursing, post-hospital rehabilitation services, wound care, long-term care and respite stays. Warm and personalized care is delivered in a home-like setting.
REGIONAL HOSPITALS Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland
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Rockville, MD
O 240-864-6000 Brook Lane Health Services
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Hagerstown, MD
O 301-733-0330
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Carroll County General Hospital
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Westminster, MD
O 410-848-3000 Children’s National Medical Center
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Washington, D.C.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
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Frederick Surgical Center
Johns Hopkins Medical Center
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Frederick, MD
O 301-694-3400 Georgetown University Hospital
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Washington, D.C.
O 202-444-2000 The Gettysburg Hospital
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Gettysburg, PA
O 717-334-2121 Good Samaritan Hospital
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Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, MD
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Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
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Rockville, MD
Mercy Medical Center
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Sheppard Pratt Services at FMH
Baltimore, MD
O 410-332-9000 Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, Inc.
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Baltimore, MD
O 410-578-8600 Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health
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Frederick, MD
O 240-566-3990 Washington Adventist Hospital
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Takoma Park, MD
O 301-891-7600
O 410-532-8000
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Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)
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Washington County Hospital Association
Saint Agnes Hospital
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Baltimore, MD
O 443-849-2000
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Rockville, MD
Baltimore, MD
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Holy Cross Hospital
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Silver Spring, MD
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Hagerstown, MD
Washington Hospital Center
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Washington, D.C.
O 202-877-7000
O 301-754-7000
Frederick, MD
O 240-566-3300
Comprehensive Pediatric Care Seven Offices to Better Serve You Convenient Office Hours Including Nights & Weekends Telephone Advice From Our Nurses During Office Hours Online Referral & Prescription Refill Requests Available Committed to Patient Service & Satisfaction 1475 Taney Ave • Frederick | 610 Solarex Ct • Frederick 504 E. Ridgeville Blvd, Ste 101 • Mt. Airy | 9093 Ridgefield Dr • Frederick 3020 B Ventrie Ct • Myersville | 3430 Worthington Blvd #204 • Urbana
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I treat 850 cancer patients each year. Dr. Patrick Mansky is the medical director of medical oncology at Monocacy Health Partners Oncology Care Consultants.
Dr. Mansky believes in holistically supporting patients throughout their cancer journeys. With his personal approach to patient care and Frederick Regional Health System’s affiliation with MD Anderson Cancer Network®, a program of MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Mansky and the oncology team are one step closer to reaching their goal: ending cancer.
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Frederick County
WIC is a nutrition program for women, infants, and children that gives extra food, health screenings, tips on healthy eating, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other services.
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‘SENIOR MOMENTS’ can be exciting, educational BY CAROLYN B. TRUE, DIRECTOR, FREDERICK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING
Senior moments — we’ve all had them in some form. At the senior centers in Frederick County, senior moments are exciting and educational, and can help enhance the quality of life for our county’s older citizens. Frederick County is fortunate to have a variety of activities and programs for seniors sponsored by Frederick County government as well as educational institutions, and nonprofit and community organizations. iSTOCKPHOTO.COM /RAWPIXEL
The Frederick County Department of Aging, a department within the Citizens Services Division of Frederick County government, offers a wide range of programs and services for residents who are 55 and older. A host of exercise classes including chair yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi, drop-in Pickle ball, and strength training are all offered during the week. Fall prevention programs, computer classes, line dancing, day trips, cards and craft/art classes are also offered. During income tax season, volunteers help complete tax forms for eligible individuals. With the use of technology, the Department recently started a “virtual” senior center to bring programs to homebound individuals. Senior centers offer companionship, socialization and educational opportunities. They are also the gateway to other services for seniors and their families. There are five senior centers across Frederick County and depending on the one you visit, you may find an activity or interest that suits you. At these centers, you can also: • Receive assistance in completing government benefit applications. • Learn about available services to improve the quality of your life and help you age in place. • Obtain Medicare insurance counseling and information. • Attend a caregiver support group. A mid-day meal program is available, and the Friendship Café at the Frederick Senior Center offers an a la carte menu several times during the week. Other ways to keep busy in Frederick County include volunteering your time. Without volunteers in the Department of Aging programs, many services such as tax help and safe-driving courses could not be offered.
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Meals on Wheels, a program that provides a hot and cold meal five days per week to homebound individuals, depends on volunteers to deliver meals. Volunteers also provide information and assistance during the Medicare Part D enrollment period, and they assist staff in the Ombudsman program and in the senior centers. Some people offer their talents and expertise by teaching a class about their favorite hobby. Not only does volunteering give a sense of satisfaction and of giving back to the community but the volunteer, in some cases, is also the eyes and ears of the Department and help to assure the well-being of individuals we serve. The tremendous growth of the senior population through the year 2030 will place precedent-setting demands on all human service agencies, not just on the Department of Aging. This will necessitate cooperation and collaboration to meet expanding needs in both the public and private sectors. However, given the spirit of community that Frederick County represents, this challenge can be met with creativity and unity.
+ For more information on services or volunteer opportunities, call the Department of Aging at 301-600-1605 or visit us at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/aging
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CONTINUE YOUR HEALTHY RESOLUTIONS With Transportation Alternatives BY KENDALL TIFFANY, COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER, TRANSIT SERVICES OF FREDERICK COUNTY
Commuting long distances in your car alone can cause stress, take up valuable time, and be costly for your wallet. According to a study published by the Royal Society for Public Health in 2016, people who commute about an hour each way to work noted increases in stress, which also affects other parts of life, such as sleep and snacking. By using an alternative form of transportation, such as the MARC (Maryland Area Regional Commuter) train, commuter bus, or a vanpool instead of driving alone, you can stick with your resolutions and improve the following:
HAVE MORE TIME TO TACKLE DIFFERENT THINGS
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Imagine if you had an extra hour or two in your day to catch up on your favorite Netflix show, read a book, respond to emails or even take a short nap? By hopping on the train, bus, or in a carpool or vanpool, where someone else is doing the driving for an hour or two each day, you could tackle a variety of different things that promote your overall wellbeing. By using your commute time to tackle these things, then you’re also allowing more time to be present with family or friends while at home.
ADDED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY If using public transit is an option for your commute, but the stop is not next door to your home or office, incorporate physical activity to connect to each point. Walking to and from your transit stop is a great way to add exercise into your day. Or, you can ride your bike from home to your transit stop. All of TransIT’s buses are equipped with bike racks for easy transport to your connection location. Bikes can be secured at the Transit Center for the day while you’re at work. According to Active Living Research, “public transit users take 30 percent more steps each day than people who rely on cars.”
CHANGE OF SCENERY Many employers have a formal telework or flex scheduling policy that may allow for a change in scenery or adjusted work hours. This can help to improve your overall wellbeing weekly. By teleworking one day per week, you could save a few hours of your day that could otherwise be spent in a car to run errands, sleep an hour longer, or tackle chores at your house.
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Flex scheduling (working different hours from the traditional 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule) can allow for a quicker commute by commuting in off-peak hours or allow for shorter hours at the end of the week. Find what works best for your commute and lifestyle for a better wellbeing in 2018.
+ Find Out More For more information on TransIT Rideshare and commuter assistance to improve your commute, call 301-600-RIDE or visit online at frederickcountymd.gov/transit.
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AIN’T THEY GOT FUN? The Dapper DJs Expand with New DJ Training Program BY MOLLY FELLIN SPENCE
When Alex Sincevich was a kid, growing up in a small house on Downtown Frederick’s Market Street, there were always musical instruments lying around. “You’d trip over them,” he said with a chuckle. As the second oldest in a family with eight children, Sincevich always had at least one sibling to share music with, whether it was banging on some drums in the basement or spinning tunes on an old record player in the living room. These days, Sincevich is still spinning tunes with two of his brothers; they make up three-quarters of The Dapper DJs, a business founded by Alex in 2011. Jack and Sam Sincevich join their older brother as masters of ceremony and DJs for weddings and events throughout the Frederick and Washington, D.C., region. Their friend, Will Cole, is the current fourth member of the team. “We all have our own personalities; Jack is really keen on ’90s hip hop and ‘90s jams in general, Sam really loves blues and old soul. Will is ‘Mr. Showman,’ he sings and engages with the crowd big time, he really is up on Top 40 music as well,” Alex said. The Dapper DJs work hard to build relationships with their clients and to understand exactly what they want for their event. “Finding a DJ to mesh with the client is huge,” he said. The biggest part of understanding what clients want, Alex says, is listening to their vision for the event, then facilitate that vision. First, clients pick out their must-have songs, “then we move from that and figure out a set list that blends with what they want and that has floor-packing tunes. “We want to represent them well and pull off an experience that keeps everyone excited, entertained and dancing,” Alex said. Alex officially started The Dapper DJs as a side gig in 2011. His wife, Jen, suggested it, as she understood music was his true passion. At the time, he was commuting from Rockville to Frederick each day for his day job, and buying old record albums and Victrolas to use in small gigs in Downtown Frederick on weekends. 50
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“I’d spin at businesses like Venus on Half Shell or Tiara Day, and the Downtown Frederick Partnership would hire us for First Saturday shows,” he said. “I enjoyed that street performing gig… Then people started asking us to do weddings.” Now, Sincevich has embarked on another entrepreneurial adventure he calls Monocacy Music Factory. The goal is to recruit, train and develop talent in the Frederick area to serve as “amazing” DJs and emcees. “The Dapper DJs were already training talent in-house over the past several years, grooming new team members to be the ultimate event and wedding professionals from the ground up,” Sincevich says on the Monocacy Music Factory website. “We’ve learned a lot and we saw an opportunity to expand our training and share our knowledge of what works with the community at large.” Monocacy Music Factory intends to offer regular seminars, oneon-one training sessions, apprenticeship opportunities and live event shadowing. “If you’ve got the gumption and the desire, we’ll give you the skills and opportunities to become successful in this exciting line of work,” the website states.
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ART CENTERS & GALLERIES
Command Post Pub
Firestone’s Culinary Tavern
Mexicali Cantina
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Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center
Ott House
Flippin’ Pizza
Nido’s Little Italy Ristorante
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Frederick, MD
O 301-698-0656
DINING Beans In The Belfry
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Brunswick, MD
O 301-834-7178 Coach’s Deli
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Brunswick, MD
O 301-834-6850 King’s Pizza
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Brunswick, MD
O 301-834-9999 New China Chinese Restaurant
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Brunswick, MD
O 301-834-8888
Emmitsburg, MD
O 301-447-3137 Emmitsburg, MD
O 301-447-2625
Opa
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O 301-447-3689
Frederick, MD
O 301-662-7750 Glory Dough & Diner
Orchard Restaurant
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Emmitsburg, MD
O 301-447-4116
Frederick, MD
O 240-651-3467 Golden Corral
Pistarro’s
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Emmitsburg, MD
O 301-447-6767
Frederick, MD
O 301-662-5922 Good Juju
Pretzel And Pizza Creations
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Frederick, MD
O 240-651-5155
Frederick, MD
O 301-378-0042 Hootch And Banter
Ragin’ Reef
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Frederick, MD
O 301-662-9090
Frederick, MD
O 301-732-4971 Il Porto
Red Horse Steak House
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Frederick, MD
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Frederick, MD
Frederick, MD
O 301-620-7480
Sabor De Cuba
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Frederick, MD 21701
Frederick, MD
O 301-698-8922
Wing N Pizza Shack
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Cacique Restaurant
O 301-732-5197
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Frederick, MD
Frederick, MD
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Frederick, MD
Carleo Italian Pizza
O 301-695-2756
La Paz Mexican Restaurant
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Cafe 611
O 301-694-8980
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Emmitsburg, MD 21727
O 301-447-2366 w www.carriagehouseinn.info Chubby’s Barbeque
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Emmitsburg, MD
O 301-447-3322
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Frederick, MD
O 301-631-1460 China Garden
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Frederick, MD
O 301-695-5055 Dutch’s Daughter
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Frederick, MD
O 301-668-9500 Family Meal
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Frederick, MD
O 301-378-2895
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O 301-663-3030
Isabella’s Taverna & Tapas Bar
Jojo’s Restaurant & Tap House
200 S. Seton Ave.
Frederick, MD
O 240-815-5438
Blue Side Tavern
O 301-695-6988
Carriage House Inn Restaurant & Catering
Frederick, MD
O 301-694-9299
Black Hog Bbq Bar
Bushwaller’s
O 301-447-1999
Frederick, MD
O 301-378-9536
Ayse Meze Lounge
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Emmitsburg, MD
Frederick, MD
O 301-663-4912
Stavros Pizza
Potomac Street Grill
O 301-834-5555
Frederick, MD
O 240-651-3915
Rube’s Crab Shack Llc
O 301-631-0089
Brunswick, MD
Frederick, MD
O 301-624-1052
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Brewer’s Alley
O 301-969-0548
O 240-455-4444 Gladchuk Bros Restaurant
Emmitsburg, MD
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Brunswick, MD
Frederick, MD
Frederick, MD
O 301-663-3800
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Penny’s Diner Brunswick, MD
O 301-663-0330
Palms
O 301-663-0200
O 240-772-9099
Frederick, MD
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Frederick, MD
Lazy Fish: Asian & Sushi Bistro
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Frederick, MD
O 301-695-9656 Lucky Corner Vietnamese
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Frederick, MD
O 301-624-1005 Magoo’s Pub & Eatery
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Frederick, MD
O 301-378-2237
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9 E. Patrick St.
O 301-663-1036 w www.sabordecubarestaurant. com
Santa Rosa Restaurant
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Frederick, MD
O 301-662-9348 Sumittra Thai Cuisine
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Frederick, MD
O 301-668-2303 That Hummus Place
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Frederick, MD
O 301-668-0800 The Cellar Door
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Frederick, MD
O 301-695-8460 The Tasting Room
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Frederick, MD
O 240-379-7772
// A RT S & L E ISU R E LIS T I N GS The Wine Kitchen
Valley Grill Sports Bar
Mt. Airy Tavern
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50 Carroll Creek Way #160
Frederick, MD 21701
O 301-663-6968 w www.thewinekitchen.com Vini Culture Wine Bar & Cafe
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Frederick, MD
O 301-695-2816 Volt
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Frederick, MD
O 301-696-8658 Wag’s Restaurant
Middletown, MD
O 301-371-0400
Bolder Food & Drink
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Mt. Airy, MD
O 410-489-2491 Brick Ridge
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Mt. Airy, MD
O 301-829-8191 Carterque BBQ
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Mt. Airy, MD
O 301-829-2222
O 301-694-8451
Chong Yet Yin Chinese Restaurant
White Rabbit Gastropub
O 301-829-2882
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Frederick, MD
O 240-651-1952 Windy City Red Hots
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Frederick, MD
O 240-815-5558 Aleko’s Village Cafe
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Middletown, MD
O 301-371-3500 Asian Cafe
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Middletown, MD
O 301-371-5988 Cinco De Mayo
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Mt. Airy, MD
Concetta’s Main Street Bistro
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Mt. Airy, MD
O 301-829-7571 Cryin’ Johnnies
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Mt. Airy, MD
O 301-829-6555 Grille At Challedon
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Mt. Airy, MD
O 301-829-3000 X 13
O 301-829-3212
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Thurmont, MD
O 301-271-3500
Olde Town Restaurant Mt. Airy, MD
O 301-829-4257
Fratelli’s Ny Pizza
Quickfire Hibachi
O 301-271-0272
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Mt. Airy, MD
Thurmont, MD
O 301-829-6083
The Furnace Bar & Grill
Siempre De Fiesta
O 240-288-8942
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Mt. Airy, MD
Thurmont, MD
O 301-829-1423
Hoffman’s Market
Superfoods On Main
O 301-271-4707
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Mt. Airy, MD
Upperdeck
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Peking Palace Restaurant
Jb Seafood
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Rocky’s Pizza
Old Town Diner
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O 301-508-7096
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Thurmont, MD
O 301-271-7181
Myersville, MD
Katana Sushi Bar
Thurmont, MD
O 301-271-7280
Myersville, MD
O 301-293-2722
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Thurmont, MD
O 301-271-4373
Mt. Airy, MD
O 301-829-4400
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Thurmont, MD
Mountain Gate Family Restaurant
O 301-829-9464
New Market Asian Bistro
Mt. Airy, MD
Bollinger’s Restaurant, Catering, & BBQ
Mt. Airy, MD
Shamrock Restaurant
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Thurmont, MD
O 301-271-2912
New Market, MD
O 301-882-7889
Simply Asia
Dempseys Grille
Kozy Corner Sport & Ale House
Blue Sky Bar & Grill
O 301-271-2857
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301-865-1116
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Middletown, MD
O 301-373-7373 Middletown, MD
O 301-371-7400
O 301-829-9333
Mt. Airy, MD
O 301-829-2700
James Gang Pizzeria
Laurenzio Brick Oven Cafe
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Middletown, MD
O 301-371-7777 The Main Cup
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14 W. Main St.
Middletown, MD 21769
O 301-371-4433 w www.themaincuprestaurant.com Schroyer’s Tavern
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Middletown, MD
O 301-371-0000
Mt. Airy, MD
O 301-829-6900 Lu & Joe’s Restaurant & Lounge
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New Market, MD
Thurmont Bar & Grill
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Milo’s Pizza & Pasta
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Thurmont, MD
Thurmont, MD
O 301-271-7422
New Market, MD
O 301-865-2222
Thurmont Kountry Kitchen
Morgan’s American Grill
O 301-271-4071
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New Market, MD
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Thurmont, MD
O 301-865-8100
Atlantic Grille
O 301-831-5577
Pasquale’s
O 301-810-5220
Memories Charcoal House
O 301-882-7103
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Mt. Airy, MD
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New Market, MD
O 301-829-2264
Vintage Restaurant
Mount Airy Inn
O 301-882-7674
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Mt. Airy, MD
O 301-829-1400
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New Market, MD
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Frederick, MD
Mangia E Bevi Ristorante Italiano
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Frederick, MD
O 301-874-0338 Manhattan Pizza
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Frederick, MD
O 301-810-5330
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Frederick, MD
O 240-341-7157 Alverdi’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
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Walkersville, MD
Asian No. 1
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Walkersville, MD
O 301-845-6973 China Wok
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Walkersville, MD
O 301-845-8888 Hcrab Inc
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Walkersville, MD
O 301-845-0105 King’s New York Style Pizza
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Walkersville, MD
LODGING Best Western
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420 Prospect Blvd.
Frederick, MD 21701
O 301-695-6200 w www.bestwesternfrederick.com
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Hillside Turkey Farm
The Lodges at Gettysburg
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685 Camp Gettysburg Rd.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
O 717-642-2500 w www.gettysburgaccommodations. com
SALONS & SPAS Alazzo Med Spa
Village Tavern
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Walkersville, MD
Walkersville Diner
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Walkersville, MD
O 301-304-9471 Casey’s Pizza & Grill
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Woodsboro, MD
O 301-845-2425 Jr Sports Bar & Restaurant
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Trout’s Towne Restaurant
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Frederick, MD
O 301-810-5740 Mystique Color Salon
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Woodsboro, MD
O 301-662-0212 w www.hairsalonfrederick.com Six East Street Hair Salon & Spa
O 301-271-2728 w www.hillsideturkey.com
THEATRE COMPANY Other Voices Theatre at the Performing Arts Factory
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244 B S. Jefferson St.
Frederick, MD 21701
O 301-662-3722 w www.othervoicestheatre.org
Beatty Cramer Architectural Museum
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Frederick, MD
O 301-668-2086 The Frederick County Historical Society
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Frederick, MD
O 301-663-1188 Brunswick Railroad Museum
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Brunswick, MD
O 301-834-7100 George Alfred Townsend Museum
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Jefferson, MD
O 301-791-4767 National Museum of Civil War Medicine
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Frederick, MD
O 301-695-1864
VINEYARDS & WINERIES
Rose Hill Manor Children's Museum
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Frederick, MD
O 301-600-1650 Big Cork Vineyards Rohrersville, MD 21779
O 301-663-3885
SHOPPING
Elk Run Vineyard & Winery
Frederick, MD 21701
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200 N. Market St.
O 800-520-0321 w www.edgeworksonline.com
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4236 Main St.
15113 Liberty Rd.
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
O 410-775-2513 w www.elkrun.com Linganore Winecellars
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13601 Glissans Mill Rd.
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
O 301-831-5889 w www.linganorewines.com
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Frederick, MD
O 301-600-4047
O 301-302-8032 w www.bigcorkvineyards.com
Woodsboro Tavern
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O 301-698-0800
Frederick, MD
Edgeworks Knife & Supply
Woodsboro, MD
30 Elm St.
Thurmont, MD 21788
Barbara Fritchie House and Museum
Schifferstadt Architectural Museum
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O 301-898-5686
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MUSEUMS
8303 River Run Rd.
Frederick, MD 21701
Woodsboro, MD
O 301-845-1324
O 301-663-0704 w www.voilaspecialteas.com
O 301-694-6600 w www.daysinn.com/frederick
5646 Buckeystown Pk.
Walkersville, MD
O 301-845-2262
10 N. Market St.
Frederick, MD 21701
Frederick, MD 21704
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O 301-845-0641
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SPECIALTY FOODS
Days Inn
O 301-845-4910 Italia New York Pizza
Voila! In Frederick Special Teas & Other Goodness
Frederick, MD
Seton Shrine Center
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Emmitsburg, MD
O 301-447-6606 Roger Brooke Taney House Museum
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Frederick, MD
O 301-663-7880
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ACTIVITIES & SPORTS COUNTYWIDE
Frederick Ski Club
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Frederick, MD
O 301-694-9400 Girl Scouts
Adventure Park USA
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Monrovia, MD
O 301-662-5106
O 301-865-6800
Middletown Rec Center
Thurmont Rec Center
O 301-600-2936
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Thurmont, MD
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Middletown, MD
O 301-600-2936
Oakdale Rec Center
Catoctin Creek Park and Nature Center
O 301-600-2936
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Middletown, MD
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Ijamsville, MD
Tuscarora Rec Center
O 301-600-2051
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Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo
YMCA
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Thurmont, MD
O 301-271-4922 Centerville Rec Center
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Frederick, MD
O 301-600-2936 Deer Crossing Rec Center
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New Market, MD
O 301-600-2936 Fountain Rock Park and Nature Center
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Walkersville, MD
O 301-600-4460 Frederick City Rec Department
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Frederick, MD
O 301-600-1492 Frederick County Parks and Rec
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Frederick, MD
Frederick, MD
O 240-600-2936
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Frederick, MD
O 301-663-5131
SPORTS FOR THE DISABLED Baltimore Chapter – Baltimore Adapted Recreation and Sports (BARS)
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Baltimore, MD
O 410-771-4606 Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating
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Frederick, MD
O 410-266-5722 Disabled Sports USA
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Rockville, MD
O 301-217-0960
O 301-600-2936
Maryland Ravens (Wheelchair Basketball)
Frederick Indoor Sports Center
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Frederick, MD
O 240-215-4040
Baltimore, MD
O 301-825-5359
NATIONAL PARKS
Fort Frederick State Park
Appalachian Trail
Gambrill State Park – Tea Room
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Big Pool, MD
O 301-842-2155
Harper’s Ferry, W.V.
O 304-535-6331
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Catoctin Mountain Park Visitors' Center
Gathland State Park
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Thurmont, MD
C & O Canal National Park Williamsport, MD
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park Emmitsburg, MD
O 301-477-1000 Front Royal, VA
O 540-999-3500
Boonsboro, MD
Herrington Manor State Park
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Oakland, MD
O 301-334-9180
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Grantsville, MD
O 301-895-5453 Patuxent River State Park
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Gaithersburg, MD
O 301-924-2127
STATE PARKS State Park Reservations
O 1-888-432-CAMP (2267)
Rocky Gap State Park
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Flintstone, MD
O 301-722-1480 South Mountain Recreation Area
Bug Run State Park
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New Germany State Park
Shenandoah National Park
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Greenbrier State Park
O 301-791-4767
O 301-582-0813
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Frederick, MD
O 301-791-4767
O 301-663-9338
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Frederick, MD
O 301-271-7574
Swanton, MD
O 301-895-5453
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Cunningham Falls State Park
Swallow Falls State Park
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Thurmont, MD
Dans Mountain State Park Lonaconing, MD
O 301-465-5487 Deep Creek Lake
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Oakland, MD
O 301-387-6938
O 301-271-7574
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Boonsboro, MD
O 301-791-4767
Washington Monument State Park
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Middletown, MD
O 301-791-4767
Swanton, MD
O 301-387-5563
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EVENTS throughout FREDERICK COUNTY APRIL Easter Mass April 1
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National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 339 South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg
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National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, 16330 Grotto Road, Emmitsburg
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New Breed Brass Band April 5 7:30 pm Pay-What-You-Want at the door. Laissez les bons temps rouler! The New Breed Brass Band lives and breathes the culture of New Orleans, infusing funk, rock, jazz, and hip-hop into a custom-made enhancement of second-line brass band tradition. With influences ranging from Earth, Wind & Fire to Brass Construction, New Breed is united to one cause: rocking out and entertaining audiences to the max.
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Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20. W. Patrick St., Frederick
O 301-600-2828 w www.weinbergcenter.org Frederick Speaker Series: Rita Moreno April 6 7:30 pm At just 82 years young, Rita Moreno remains one of the busiest stars in show business. In January 2014, Moreno received the Screen Actors Guild’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Her first book, “Rita Moreno: A Memoir,” instantly became a New York Times Bestseller. She appears on the remake of Norman Lear’s classic sitcom “One Day at a Time,” for Netflix.
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Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20. W. Patrick St., Frederick
O 301-600-2828 w www.weinbergcenter.org/frederick-speaker- series-2018
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“Rapture, Blister, Burn”
First Saturday: Downtown Revealed
April 6-29 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m. An intensely smart, immensely funny play that asks the question “What makes us happy in life?” After graduate school, Catherine and Gwen chose polar opposite paths. Catherine built a career as a rock star academic, while Gwen built a home with her husband and children. Decades later each woman covets the other’s life, commencing a dangerous game of musical chairs.
April 7 3-9 p.m, Downtown Frederick On the First Saturday of every month, Downtown Frederick comes alive with late-night shopping, live entertainment and in-store events until 9 p.m. This spring we’re celebrating the hidden spaces and vibrant places that make our downtown unique. To make shopping a breeze, catch a ride on the free trolley that circulates every 15 minutes. The trolley runs from 3-9 p.m.
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O 301-694-4744 w www.marylandensemble.org
April Fools Blind Tasting
Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 West Patrick St., Frederick
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” April 7 – May 19 Friday & Saturday evenings; Matinees on 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays Stephen Sondheim’s joyous, musical romp through Rome has desperate lovers, scheming neighbors and secrets behind every toga. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors and a showgirl or two.
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Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick
“Super” April 7-29, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Children’s Professional Theatre, by Sarah Shulman. Supertopia was home to the greatest super heroes of all time. They began to vanish, one by one, ushering in…the Age of Villains! Supertopia is now ruled by the evil super genius Dexterity and his right hand man Sticky Fingers Magee. But fear not! A new team of “superheroes” has assembled lead by the overzealous Captain Obvious. When the children of Supertopia start to disappear, Captain Obvious must save the day.
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Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 West Patrick St., Frederick
O 301-694-4744 w www.marylandensemble.org
April 8 2-4p.m. For wine tasters who enjoy a challenge. Join us for an April Fools Blind Tasting. Tasting about six brownbagged wines with light appetizers, guests are asked to identify everything from what color the wine is to varietal identification dryness and sweetness, while blindfolded. Reservation is required.
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Elk Run Vineyards, 15113 Liberty Road, Mount Airy
w www.elkrun.com Liquid Gold: The Olive Oil Class April 12 6:30-8 p.m. An in-depth look at the importance of fresh olive oil, from learning about transparency in groves to the health benefits of fresh, quality olive oil. Event includes comparative olive oil tasting, a cooking demonstration and a take-home recipe. Price per person: $34.
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Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium, 214 North Market St., Frederick
w www.loveoliveoilvinegar.com Sky Stage Literature Series April 12 Recurring monthly on the 2nd Thursday
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Sky Stage, 59 South Carroll St., Frederick
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April-May-June “The Mountaintop”
Take a Turn at the Wheel
April 13 More than 50 years after his death, glimpse the human side of a civil rights legend in this Olivier Award winner for Best New Play, presented in a unique radio-theater style. Synopsis: On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated outside room 306 of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. What happened inside room 306 the night before is a mystery. Rife with humor and political jabs, “The Mountaintop” explores what may have transpired in those overnight hours between MLK, Jr., and a seemingly inconsequential hotel maid.
April 14 6-9 p.m. Recurring monthly on the 2nd Saturday Always wanted to try throwing clay on a potter’s wheel? Here is your chance! The Potters’ Guild of Frederick holds an introductory evening at the potter’s wheel every 2nd Saturday evening of each month. No experience is necessary. The Guild instructors provide all the materials and tools needed for the evening. All you need to bring is yourself and an old towel. Pieces made by participants are finished by instructors and ready for pick up about three weeks after the course. $100; Register and pay online.
Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20. W. Patrick St., Frederick
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Frederick Clay Studio, 119 North East St., Frederick
O 301-600-2828 w www.weinbergcenter.org /14506/the-
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Thurmont Restaurant Week: A Taste Of Thurmont April 13-22, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., daily Experience Thurmont’s locally owned restaurants and enjoy prix fixe menus for signatures dishes.
w www.thurmontmainstreet.com “The Big Parade” (1925) April 14 An early cinematic depiction of war that influenced a number of subsequent films, including “All Quiet on the Western Front.” Featuring live accompaniment on the mighty Wurlitzer organ. Synopsis: The idle son of a rich businessman joins the army when the U.S.A. enters World War I. His upbringing and way of life is challenged when he is sent to France, where he befriends two working-class soldiers. Along the way, he falls for a Frenchwoman, and is ultimately torn between duty and love.
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Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20. W. Patrick St., Frederick
O 301-600-2828 w www.weinbergcenter.org /14365/the-big- parade-1925
Schifferstadt Architectural Museum Opening Day April 14, noon-4p.m. An in-depth look at the importance of fresh olive oil, from learning about transparency in groves to the health benefits of fresh, quality olive oil. Event includes comparative olive oil tasting, a cooking demonstration and a take-home recipe. Price per person: $34.
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1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick
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Car, Truck & Motorcycle Super Show April 15, noon-4 p.m. Event benefits the New Market Volunteer Fire Company, DJ Gregg Todd; food may be purchased from the Chuck Wagon Café. Awards include Best of Show and Bosses Choice. For more information contact Janine Weiger at 301-865-6800, ext. 103; e-mail: janine@adventureparkusa.com.
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Adventure Park USA, 11113 W. Baldwin Road, Monrovia
MAY Key City Food & Farm Market May 4-October 26 Weekly on Fridays, 10 a.m.- 1p.m. Food trucks and locally sourced goods. Outside the William Talley Recreation Center
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121 North Bentz St., Frederick
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First Saturday: Mayfest May 5 5-9 p.m. Celebrate all things spring in Downtown Frederick. Enjoy late-night shopping, dining, live music, and a free trolley to guide your way, as well as other special events including a chance to build your own bouquet.
w www.downtownfrederick.org Frederick Running Festival May 5-6 Frederick Running Festival features 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday and half marathon and 2-person team relay on Sunday. All events start and end at the Frederick Fairgrounds.
w http://adventureparkusa.com/events-and-specials
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Catapult
Spring in the Village, Art at the Furnace
April 15, 3 p.m. Shadows dance, and storytelling combine in a fantastical performance from these “America’s Got Talent” finalists. Silhouettes transform into mountains, elephants, helicopters and even a dragon or two. You’ll never figure out how they do it, and you won’t believe what they’ll create next in this fun-for-the-whole family spectacle full of humor, delight, and magic.
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Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20. W. Patrick St., Frederick
O 301-600-2828 w www.weinbergcenter.org /14236/catapult Frederick Craft Spirits Festival
May 5-6 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday Celebrate spring in historic Catoctin Furnace at this 7th annual juried arts and crafts festival, which benefits restoration of the historic structures. Featuring local beer, wine, historic food, baked goods, flowers, heirloom plant mini-gardens, historic house tours, craft demonstrations, and activities/crafts for children. This year will feature a special visit from Harriet Tubman, a performance by the Landless Theater Company of musical numbers from “1776,” and two performances by a Fife and Drum Corps. Free admission.
w www.catoctinfurnace.org Carillon Recitals
Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick
May 6 & May 20 Monthly, on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, 12:30-1 p.m. City Carillonneur John Widmann plays the 49-bell carillon mechanically using both hands and feet. Relax on the lawn of Baker Park and let the music soothe your soul.
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April 21 2-6:30 p.m. Featuring samples and more from Maryland’s finest distilleries.
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Bark in the Park May 12 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon with your furry four-legged friend. Demonstrations, sample dog-related products and services, agility courses, off-leash area, dog adoptions. Limit 2 dogs per owner.
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Ballenger Creek Park, 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick
w www.recreater.com/554/Bark-in-the-Park Maryland Craft Beer Festival May 12 noon-5 p.m. Beer tastings from 40+ Maryland breweries pouring more than 180 unique local craft beers. Live music, delicious food and an eclectic display of Frederick art. Tickets are only available in advance.
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Carroll Creek Park, 44 South Market St., Frederick
Beer Bacon Music Festival
“A View from the Bridge”
May 19 1-5p.m. Cold beer, hot bacon, live music, interactive lawn games, and unique food and merchandise vendors, set in an expansive outdoor area.
May 25-June 17 8 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 3 p.m., Sundays By Arthur Miller, Directed by Jerry Stropnicky. The limits of family bonds and personal honor are tested in Miller’s gripping tragedy. The poverty of an American working class family comes face to face with the sheer destitution of their immigrant cousins, desperate to make a new life when an admirable longshoreman takes in two if his wife’s Italian cousins who have been smuggled into this country. One falls in love with his niece and a 1950s plot becomes more topical than ever.
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Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick
Beyond the Garden Gates Garden Tour May 19-20 1-5 p.m., both days Venture beyond the garden gates of historic Downtown Frederick in this unique tour featuring public and private gardens. From sweet fragrances and lush colors, to unique uses of small spaces, this tour is certain to inspire your green thumb. Live musicians and plein air artists will be in many gardens.
w www.celebratefrederick.com Color Me Spring Festival May 19 10 a.m.-5 p.m. More than 50 arts and crafts vendors, music and food.
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Middletown Community Park, 7628 Coblentz Road, Middletown
w www.middletown.md.us The Frederick Coin & Currency Show May 19-20 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thirty or more U.S. and World coin and currency dealers from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Ohio, and North Carolina will be buying and selling old and new U.S. and World coins and currency. Free appraisals.
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Frederick Elks Club, 289 Willowdale Drive, Frederick
w www.mdcraftbeerfestival.com
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Wine and Chocolate Walk
“Winnie The Pooh”
May 12 1-5 p.m. A day out in Historic Downtown Brunswick enjoying locally sourced wine and fine chocolate.
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Downtown Brunswick, 8 North Maple Ave., Brunswick
w www.brunswickmainstreet.org Sts. Peter & Paul Greek Festival May 16-20 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Celebrate Greek customs, food and culture. Live music and traditional dance performances by the Parathosi Dance Troupe. Vendors of Greek art, jewelry, books, religious icons, and more. Kids’ corner features a moon bounce, games and activities. Free admission, free parking, open rain or shine.
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May 19-June 10 1:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays Children’s Professional Theatre. Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where A.A. Milne’s beloved bear of very little brain is happily singing “Isn’t it funny how a bear likes honey,” when the terrible trouble begins. Join Piglet, Rabbit, and Owl as they try to figure out what to do! With Kanga’s soap for baths and spoonful’s of strengthening medicine, Winnie the Pooh learns that anything is possible with a team of friends.
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Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 West Patrick St., Frederick
O 301-694-4744 w www.marylandensemble.org
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Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 West Patrick St., Frederick
O 301-694-4744 w www.marylandensemble.org Last Full Measure of Devotion May 26-28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 26, Flag Installation – 9 a.m. 11:45 a.m. | Ranger Programs – 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. May 27, Ranger Programs – 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. May 28, Ranger Programs – 11 a.m., 3 p.m. Monocacy National Battlefield will honor the casualties of the Battle of Monocacy by installing 2,200 historic flags. Individuals, groups, or families interested in assisting with the installation of flags should be present to volunteer at 9 a.m., May 26.
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Monocacy National Battlefield, 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick
w www.nps.gov/mono/index.htm Kayak to Smoketown Brewery May 27, June 24, July 7, August 5, September 2 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. This guided 4.5 mile kayaking trip begins behind Bird Sanctuary Island, home to an amazing number of Blue Herons and wild ducks. Reaching beyond the island, the rising thermals from the river’s uplands support soaring Red-tail Hawks, American Bald Eagles, and other birds of prey. As you watch the silent sky, paddlers will hear the sound of falling water as you approach three Class II+ rapids. After the gradual drop of Knoxville falls, the Potomac settles into an easy flow and your attention turns again to the woodlands in search of birds, wildlife, and the fish that live below. After the paddle, enjoy the taste of craft beer at Smoketown Brewery in Brunswick.
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100 S. Maple Ave., Brunswick
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Historic National Road Yard Sale May 30 – June 3 Beer tastings from 40+ Maryland breweries pouring more than 180 unique local craft beers. Live music, delicious food and an eclectic display of Frederick art. Tickets are only available in advance.
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Historic Rocky Springs Chapel, 7817 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick
Maryland Lavender Festival June 16-17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
w www.facebook.com/ Enjoy picturesque views, vendors, live music, food 25th Annual Frederick Festival of the Arts June 1-3, Friday 7-9p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrating 25 years, the Frederick Festival of the Arts invites art lovers to enjoy a showcase of the finest national artists. Vendors are handpicked by local art enthusiasts, giving all who attend the best of quality fine art. Bring the family for food, music, and exceptional art.
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Carroll Creek Park, 50 Carroll Creek Way, Frederick
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Summer Concert Series June 10 – August 26, 7-8:30 p.m., Sundays Enjoy local and regional performers at these free concerts in the heart of historic Baker Park. From blues and swing groups to outstanding tribute artists, the concert series has something for everyone. In lieu of admission, canned food and cash donations will be accepted to benefit the Frederick Food Bank.
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Baker Park Bandshell, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick
w http://www.frederickartscouncil.org/
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First Saturday: I ART Downtown
8th Annual Mid-Maryland Celtic Festival
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June 2, 5-9 p.m. Cold beer, hot bacon, live music, interactive lawn games, and unique food and merchandise vendors, set in an expansive outdoor area.
w www.downtownfrederick.org Civil War Church Service & Living History Program June 10, noon-2:30 p.m. Venture beyond the garden gates of historic Downtown Frederick in this unique tour featuring public and private gardens. From sweet fragrances and lush colors, to unique uses of small spaces, this tour is certain to inspire your green thumb. Live musicians and plein air artists will be in many gardens.
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June 16, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Experience Scotland and the Celtic nations without the travel! Family-oriented. Honors veterans and wounded warriors. Highland games; Celtic rock and traditional music; bagpipes; dog friendly. Shop and find unique Celtic items. Sample the finest Celtic foods and drinks (whisky, beer, mead) available. Sing or dance to the Celtic music.
trucks, glasses and bottles of wine, pints & growlers of beer, handcrafted distilled spirits, educational seminars and demonstrations. Relax in the fragrant field, photograph the scenery, and shop the artisan vendors. Gifts, plants, dried lavender, and freshly cut bundles will be available for purchase.
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Springfield Manor Winery, Distillery, & Brewery, 11836 Auburn Road, Thurmont
w www.springfieldmanor.com Frederick Jazz Festival June 30, noon-7 p.m. The 2nd Annual Frederick Jazz Festival will provide jazz fans an opportunity to enjoy America’s unique musical art form in the heart of historic Downtown Frederick at the Carroll Creek Park Amphitheater. The festival will feature professional artists from Frederick and the greater Washington, D.C., area and support the fundraising efforts of a nonprofit organization.
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Carroll Creek Park Amphitheater, Frederick
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Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company Activity Grounds, 1003 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy
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In January, Harmony Autry and her mother, Melody Schell, took ownership of Firehouse Pottery & Arts on Mount Airy’s Main Street. During their first week in business, they said, a representative from every business located on the town’s Main Street stopped in to say hello, offer help and propose partnering to promote each other’s businesses. “You are not going to find that anywhere else,” Autry said. “(Mount Airy is) just a great place to be. It’s a wonderful place.”
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Settled in 1830 and incorporated in 1894, Mount Airy is one of Maryland’s most unique towns because its borders encompass four counties: Frederick, Carroll, Montgomery and Howard. The FourCounty Area, as it is sometimes called, grew over the years thanks to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad train station at Parr’s Ridge. Visitors today will notice a nod to the city’s rail history with a retired 1920s red B&O caboose parked at the end of Main Street. The caboose also serves as a visitor’s center from noon to 5 p.m., each Saturday. Firehouse Pottery, which opened in 2005, is located about a block from the caboose. Autry decided to buy the business because she was looking to get back into art, which has been her passion for many years. The mother-daughter pair says they plan to offer more classes for children and adults at the shop, with beginner to advanced levels in a variety of media, such as watercolor, glass fusion and pottery. “I tried to bring a little of everything in the studio so everyone has something that they are interested in there to do,” Autry says. “...With
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our place we want it to be like you leave the world behind you when you come into the door. We have a very open, family-oriented place. Everybody feels comfortable. There is no wrong answer. There is no right way to do things, no wrong way to do things. Families come in
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and they spend time with (each other). There are no electronics. It’s actual conversation.” Aside from offering monthly events and birthday parties, Firehouse Pottery will continue to host summer camps for children with themes such as LEGO/Minecraft, Harry Potter, Fairy Garden and Sports. As of early February, Autry said several children had already signed up for summer camps. Another unique activity for residents and visitors of Mount Airy is Enter Exit Escape, an “escape room” experience where clues, puzzles and codes must be figured out to complete a mission within an hour timeframe. Co-owner Kristen Ellis first got the idea to create an escape room business in Mount Airy while her family was on vacation in North Carolina. Three generations were all actively involved and engaged to work together to solve the mission during an escape room game they played, and so she decided to bring the experience back to Mount Airy. Opened in August, Enter Exit Escape features three rooms with different themes, difficulty levels and number of people allowed to participate. Folks can chose from the Science Lab, where you must earn one last credit toward graduation, or Special Ops: Dirty Money, which involves trying to find enough evidence to send a criminal to jail, or Professor E’s Mummy Mystery, where plans change before you are set to go to Cairo for a archaeological dig. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF FIREHOUSE POTTERY
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Each scenario is created by staff members, and rooms will change themes from time to time. “We just try to think of things that will appeal to a broad range of folks that will have some kind of excitement as well,” Ellis said. For participants who get stuck and can’t quite solve all the puzzles in time, don’t worry. Each group is allowed three clues from the game master. And if you still don’t solve the room in time, the game master will review what you missed after time is up. “It’s a unique experience,” Ellis said. “It’s different from things that most people would do. A lot of times people go out and they are either doing food or some type of passive activity like a movie. With escape rooms, it is a little more active and engaging. Escape rooms are popping up all over for a reason. They are popular because they are engaging and exciting and interesting and challenging and fun, all at the same time. It is great for a girls’ night out or a couple’s date night. It really appeals to all these different sets.” The business chooses a nonprofit community partner every month and donates a portion of proceeds to that partner. “We are constantly trying to raise awareness of groups in our town, in our area, that are in need and we try to raise awareness and raise funds and have a positive impact on our local community,” Ellis said.
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KEY TOWN EVENTS • Main Street Heat Chili Cook Off: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., April 7, in Downtown Mount Airy • Mount Airy Spring Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 5, at the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company (MAVFC) Carnival Grounds, 1008 Twin Arch Road • Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m., Wednesdays, May 16 – Sept. 26, in the Municipal Parking Lot on Park Avenue between Cross Street and Veterans Lane • MAVFC Summer Carnival: Last week of July, at the MAVFC Carnival Grounds, 1008 Twin Arch Road • Mount Airy Fall Festival: Oct. 13, at the MAVFC Carnival Grounds, 1008 Twin Arch Road
TOWN FACTS * Data as of July 1, 2016 based on U.S. Census
Population: 9,374
City Hall
Quick Fire Restaurant
Gun Shack/Crosswinds
Number of households:
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, 101 S. Main St.
3,130
110 S. Main St.
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$108,578
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Median household income:
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705 Ridge Ave.
$351,300
People under the age of 5: 7.1 percent
People under the age of 18: 32 percent
LOCAL FOOD AND RESTAURANTS CarterQue Barbeque & Grilling
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1310 S. Main St.
O 301-829-2222
People aged 65 years or older: 8.3 percent
Jimmie Cone
Language other than English spoken in home: 4.4 percent
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High school graduate or higher (aged 25+): 94.5 percent Bachelor’s degree or higher (aged 25+): 42.5 percent RESOURCES: ELECTED OFFICIALS MAYOR Patrick Rockinberg (term ends 2021)
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1312 S. Main St. Suite 14
Kozy Corner Sport & Ale House
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11 W. Ridgeville Blvd.
O 301-829-2700 Laurienzo Brick Oven Cafe
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114 S. Main St.
O 301-829-6900 Mamma Angela Ristorante
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5 Ridgeside Ct.
O 301-829-1575 Mount Airy Big Chef
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1001 Twin Arch Rd.
O 301-829-5028
437 Ridgeville Blvd.
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The Upper Deck Sports Bar and Grill
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237 S. Main St.
Olde Town Restaurant
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206 S. Main St.
O 301-829-4257
O 301-829-2444
Tutti Frutti
, 5 N. Main St.
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O 301-829-5604
411 E. Ridgeville Blvd.
O 240-475-1304
Patches, Quilting & Sewing LLC
, 308 S. Main St. O 301-829-5604
SHOPS
The Toy Exchange
Anita’s Liquors
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, 1001 Twin Arch Rd. Suite 12
1408 S. Main St.
O 301-829-0700
O 301-829-4121 Ben Gue Gifts & Collectibles
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4 S. Main St.
The Train Depot
, 1 S. Main St.
O 301-607-8155
O 301-829-2112 BJ Liquors
, 6 E. Ridgeville Blvd O 301-829-2210
Blossom & Basket Boutique
, 3 N. Main St.
O 301-829-8300 Castle Liquors
, 1312 S. Main St. Suite 8 O 301-829-1241
, 1312 S. Main St. Suite 5
O 301-829-3212
, 321 E. Ridgeville Blvd. Patapsco Bicycles
Comics to Astonish
1001 Twin Arch Rd. Suite 20
Mount Airy Liquors
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O 301-831-5718
O 301-829-1423
Mount Airy Inn Restaurant
Mount Airy Tavern
, 110 E. Ridgeville Blvd.
1001 Twin Arch Rd.
Peter Helt (term ends 2019), Robert H. King Jr. (term ends 2019), Larry Hushour (term ends 2021), Jason Poirier (term ends 2019) and Scott Strong (term ends 2021
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Lucy’s Consignments
Siempre de Fiesta
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1401 S. Main St.
O 301-829-0122
O 301-829-6083
O 301-829-1017
Deja Vu Boutique
, 200 S. Main St. O 301-829-1707
Firehouse Pottery and Arts
, 116 S. Main St. O 301-829-1665
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For Mount Airy children who need to get out some energy, Youth Play features a bevy of inflatables as well as a zip line, mega obstacle challenge and dual-lane slides. “Kids continue to come back,” says owner Wendy Rimbey. “We have enough inflatables in there we can rearrange and set up different stuff and the kids totally notice it when they come in. Their eyes light up. They get all excited.” Rimbey got the idea to open Youth Play in February 2017 because she often had to travel at least 30 minutes with her own family to find an inflatable business. The site also features sports activities, such as four baseball tunnels and a 3,600 square-foot field where soccer or lacrosse practices can occur. The business also hosts a number of birthday parties for those who like to jump into their new age. “It’s fun and energetic,” Rimbey said.
+ Firehouse Pottery & Arts 116 South Main St., Mount Airy • 301-829-1665 • firehousepottery.net Enter Exit Escape 1902 Back Acre Circle, Mount Airy • 301-703-5258 • enterexitescape.com Youth Play 1702 Back Acre Circle, Mount Airy • 301-798-3414 • youthplaymtairy.com
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Custom In-Ground Pools Liner Replacements Renovations Safety Covers
301-829-4008
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Hours: M-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-4
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MOUNT AIRY RESTAURANT WEEK 2018 APRIL 22 - 29
Escape your kitchen and explore the local flavors of Mount Airy! Restaurants are offering special menus at fixed prices.
www.mountairymd.org/restaurantweek
#MtAiryEats
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BRUNSWICK
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The once-sleepy City of Brunswick, located along the Potomac River, with close proximity to the C&O Canal, Harper’s Ferry, Antietam, Leesburg and Charlestown, is now filled with a new air of excitement.
Elected Officials
SHOPS
MAYOR
Residents (about 6,000 currently), business owners and city officials are stepping up efforts to revive and reinvent their community. Seeking to redefine Brunswick as an attractive outdoor destination, they are working to fill empty downtown storefronts, opening new businesses and building trails for hiking and biking.
Jeff Snoots (term expires August 2020)
Antiques & Ole Stuff O 301-514-6220
With the city working on a new municipal building, a new music and events venue opening downtown, and the continuous expansion of Brunswick Crossing – a population-doubling housing development – Brunswick may finally be on track to change its fortune from the 1950s, when the railroad pulled out of the city abruptly..
CITY COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tem Angel White (exp. 8/2020) Wayne Allgaier (exp. 8/2018) Carroll Jones (exp. 8/2018) Harry Lashley (exp. 8/2018) Vaughn Ripley (exp. 8/2020) Tom Smith (exp. 8/2020)
CITY HALL
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LIBRARIES Brunswick Library
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915 Maple Ave.
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Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
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1635 Ballenger Creek Pike,
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KEY CITY EVENTS: Railroad Days An annual event celebrating the town’s railroad history with passenger train rides, local food, live entertainment, model train exhibits, arts and crafts vendors, passenger train rides, kids’ activities, pony rides and more. Traditionally held on the first weekend of October.
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Veterans Day Parade Brunswick’s Veterans Day Parade is one of the oldest in the country. It began in 1932, six years before Veterans Day became recognized as a national holiday. Brunswick is one of only two Veterans Day sites in Maryland to be officially sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which allows official military groups — such as the Armed Forces Color Guard of Washington, D.C. — to participate. This year, the event is set for Nov. 5.
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FOOD AND RESTAURANTS A Better Choice Bakery O 301-969-0341
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Brunswick Hardware & Sporting Goods
O 301-834-9207 Past & Present Antiques
O 301-969-0800 Pedal Pushers
O 202-642-1902 w www.pedalpushersclub.com Public Spectacle
O 301-834-6400 Three Points Cycle
O 301-834-7199 w www.threepointscycle.net HEALTH AND WELLNESS Five Dances Wellness Center O 301-834-7411
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Roots and River Yoga
O 240-938-8622 w www.rootsandriveryoga.com ACCOMMODATIONS Brunswick Family Campground O 301-695-5177
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Oak Tree Inn
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Benancio’s Southwest Grill
O 301-969-0201
LEARN AND EXPLORE
Beans in the Belfry
Brunswick Heritage Museum O 301-834-7100
O 301-834-7178 w www.beansinthebelfry.com King’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant
O 301-834-9999 Potomac Street Grill
O 301-969-0341 Smoketown Brewing Station
O 301-834-4828 w www.smoketownbrewing.com
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C&O Canal Towpath Walk or bike a historic trail located just a short walk from Brunswick downtown. Scenic Potomac River Kayaking, tubing, fishing, nature watching River and Trail Outfitters O 301-834-7100
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BURKITTSVILLE Burkittsville is a virtually unchanged example of an American townscape of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, when the town was a service center for the rural area around it. Today, Main Street’s buildings are still bordered by fields of crops and dairy farms, although there are no longer any commercial establishments in the town. Burkittsville became closely involved with the Civil War when forces of the Union and Confederate armies engaged in the Battle of Crampton’s Gap, a bloody prelude to the Battle of Antietam.
BURKITTSVILLE MAYOR
TOWN OFFICE
POST OFFICE
CHURCHES
Debby Burgoyne
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St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
POPULATION
500 E. Main St.
O 301-834-6780 w www.burkittsville-md.gov
8 E. Main St.
O 301-834-9592
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Burkittsville, MD
O 201-834-9866
151 as of 2010 Census
EMMITSBURG Emmitsburg, a quiet town nestled at the foot of the mountains, offers peace and tranquility. Incorporated in the early 1800s, Emmitsburg was the home of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. She established the first Catholic school in the U.S., that grew into St. Joseph’s College. The property is now home to the National Fire Academy and Homeland Security. A short drive away is Mount Saint Mary’s University. In Emmitsburg you can relax but still be within driving distance to major cities such as Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Harrisburg. You are just a few miles from the Gettysburg Battlefield, Ski Liberty Resort and numerous golf courses.
EMMITSBURG MAYOR
LIBRARY
Donald N. Briggs
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POPULATION 2,814 as of 2010 Census
TOWN OFFICE
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300 A S. Seton Ave.
O 301-600-6300 w www.emmitsburgmd.gov EMMITSBURG FIRE STATION #6
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25 W. Main St.
300 A S. Seton Ave.
O 301-600-6329 SENIOR CENTER
O 301-600-6350
POST OFFICE
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305 S. Seton Ave.
O 301-447-2655 TOWN PARKS Community Park
O 301-447-2728
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EMMITSBURG AMBULANCE COMPANY
Memorial Park
O 301-447-6626
W. Lincoln Ave. at Jamison Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD
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Chesapeake Ave. at Potomac Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD
Silo Park
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St. Anthony's Shrine Parish (Catholic)
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
O 301-447-3110
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Tom's Creek United Methodist Church
Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Emmitsburg, MD
Emmitsburg, MD
O 301-447-3171
O 301-447-6239
Trinity United Methodist Church
Incarnation of United Church of Christ
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Emmitsburg, MD
O 301-447-2326
CHURCHES
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Emmitsburg, MD
O 301-447-2367
Emmitsburg Business and Professional Association
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Emmitsburg, MD
O 301-447-3740
Emmitsburg, MD
O 301-447-2270 National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Catholic)
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Emmitsburg, MD
O 301-447-6606
Silo Hill Rd.
Emmitsburg, MD
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FREDERICK CITY One of the largest cities in Maryland, the City of Frederick is home to a diverse and thriving business community that includes Fort Detrick, the Frederick Memorial Healthcare System, and MedImmune. In addition to a strong employment base, Downtown Frederick is the hub of arts, culture and entertainment within the county. Downtown Frederick offers a thriving business district of 200+ eclectic and specialty retailers, restaurants and antique shops. Nearly 1.5 million tourists visit downtown each year, drawn by Civil War history and beautifully restored 18th, 19th and 20th century architecture. Activities and events can be enjoyed nearly every weekend throughout the year.
CITY FACTS *Data as of July 1, 2016 based on U.S. Census
Population: 70,060
Number of households: 26,591
Median household income: $64,700
People under the age of 5: 7.7 percent in 2010
People under the age of 18: 23.7 percent in 2010
People aged 65 years or older: 10.8 percent in 2010
Language other than English spoken in home: 23.9 percent High school graduate or higher (aged 25+):
FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Tuscarora Post Office
O 301-874-2303
O 301-631-3822
CITY OF FREDERICK DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LIBRARIES
MOM’s (MY Organic Market)
O 301-600-2100
O 301-629-6360
FIRE DEPARTMENTS Citizens Truck Company
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9 S. Court St.
O 301-600-1713 Independent Hose Company
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310 Baughman’s Ln.
O 301-600-1720 Junior Fire Company
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535 N. Market St.
O 301-600-2286 Spring Ridge Fire Station # 33
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6061 Spring Ridge Pkwy.
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5709-A Tuscarora Rd.
Frederick County Public Libraries C. Burr Artz branch , 110 E. Patrick St. O 301-600-1630
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TOWN PARKS Baker Park
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121 N. Bentz St.
Baker Park Swimming Pool
United/Westview Fire Station
BOARD OF ALDERMEN Kuzemchak, Ben MacShane, Kelly Russell, Derick Shackelford and Roger Wilson. (Sworn in for 4-year term in December 2017) City Hall , 101 N. Court St. O 301-600-1380 w www.CityOfFrederick.com
LIBRARY C.Burr Artz Central Library
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110 E. Patrick St.
GROCERY STORES The Common Market
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Frederick, MD
O 301-663-3416 Giant
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Monocacy Crossing
Frederick, MD
O 301-600-1630 w www.fcpl.org
O 301-815-2200
POST OFFICES
Frederick, MD
Frederick City Post Office
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201 E. Patrick St.
O 301-662-2131 College Estates Station Post Office
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1301 W. 7th St.
O 301-662-6115
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Kingsbrook Crossing
O 301-698-9411
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Sugarloaf Pkwy.
Frederick, MD
O 301-874-1200 Giant Eagle
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W. Patrick St.
Frederick, MD
O 301-668-8712 74
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Frederick, MD
O 240-575-7300
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Rt. 40 and Old Camp Rd.
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ELECTED OFFICIALS
O 301-600-9330
Wegmans
SWIMMING POOLS
O 301-600-6364
Michael O’Connor (Sworn in December 2017 for a 4-year term)
Frederick, MD
O 301-695-2833
O 301-473-5385
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5525 New Design Rd.
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O 301-600-1492
Diggs Memorial Pool
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Safeway
Frederick, MD
United Steam Fire Engine Co.
MAYOR
Frederick, MD
O 301-566-1444
City Recreation Department
Bachelor’s degree or higher (aged 25+): 37.7 percent
79 S. Market St.
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Weis
O 301-663-5666
O 301-600-1711
W. 7th St.
Frederick, MD
O 301-600-1493
O 301-600-9330
89.2 percent
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Prospect Blvd.
Frederick, MD
O 301-663-9075
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Spring Ridge
Frederick, MD
O 301-631-8162 FOOD AND RESTAURANTS The Tasting Room , 101 N. Market St. O 240-379-7772 Brewer’s Alley , 124 N. Market St. O 301-631-0089 Hooch and Banter , 49 S. Market St. O 301-732-4971 Volt , 228 N. Market St. O 301-696-8659 Lazy Fish , 10 E. Patrick St. O 301-10 E. Patrick St.
// F R E DE RI C K C O U N T Y TOW NS JoJo’s Restaurant and Taphouse , 16, 18 E. Patrick St. O 301-732-5197 Cacique , 26 N. Market St. O 301-695-2756 Rex’s Downtown Grill , 57 E. Patrick St. O 240-651-5278
That Hummus Place
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106 S. Market St.
O 301-668-0800
Beans and Bagels , 48 E. Patrick St. O 301-620-2165 Cafe Nola , 4 E. Patrick St. O 301-694-6652
The Wine Kitchen , 50 Carroll Creek Way O 301-663-6968
Serenity Tearoom and Fine Dining , 162 W. Patrick St. O 301-695-8327
Juliet’s Italian Market and Cafe , 9 E. Church St. O 301-620-0077
Pistarro’s , 221 N. East St. O 301-378-9536
Reina Restaurant and Bar , 129 N. Market St. O 301-694-3015
South Market Sandwich Co. , 105 S. Market St. O 240-651-3797
Magoo’s Pub and Eatery , 1 W. Second St. O 301-378-2237
Il Porto Restaurant , 200 S. Market St. O 301-620-7480 Glory Doughnuts , 244 E. Church St. O 240-651-3467
Pizza & Pretzel Creations , 210 N. Market St. O 301-694-9299 Black Hog BBQ Bar , 118 S. Market St. O 301-662-9090
The Frederick Coffee Company & Cafe , 100 N. East St. O 301-698-0039
Sabor de Cuba , 9 E. Patrick St. O 301-663-1036
Angelcakes LLC , 319 E. Church St. O 301-898-2666
Cafe 611 , 611 N. Market St. O 301-631-1460
Stone Hearth Bakery , 138 N. East St. O 301-662-2338 Ayse Meze Lounge , 6 N. East St. O 240-651-5155
Crabapples New York Delicatessen , 101 W. Patrick St. O 301-694-0208 Nido’s Little Italy Ristorante , 111 E. Patrick St. O 301-624-1052 Bushwaller’s , 209 N. Market St. O 301-695-6988 Olde Town Tavern , 325 N. Market St. O 301-695-1454
Firestone’s , 109 N. Market St. O 301-663-0330 Vini Culture Wine Bar and Cafe , 20 N. Market St. O 301-695-2816 Gravel & Grind , 124 S. Carroll St. O 301-682-2651
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LEARN & EXPLORE
SYNAGOGUES
National Museum of Civil War Medicine , 48 E. Patrick St. 301-695-1864
Beth Sholom Congregation
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Frederick, MD
O 301-663-0267 Congregation Kol Ami of Frederick
Scheifferstadt Architectural Museum , 1110 Rosemont Ave. O 301-663-3885
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Roads and Rails Museum , 200 N. East St. O 301-624-5524
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Rose Hill Manor Park and Museum , 1611 N. Market St. O 301-600-1650
Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Roger Brooke Taney House , 121 S. Bentz St.
St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church
O 301-663-7880
Frederick, MD
O 301-575-9690 MESSIANIC El Shaddai Congregation Frederick, MD
O 301-695-4496 CHURCHES
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Frederick, MD
O 301-663-1550
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Frederick, MD
O 301-695-6167 Wayman African Methodist Episcopal Church
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Frederick, MD
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Emmanuel Alliance Church
Evangelical Lutheran Church
New Hope Presbyterian Church
,
,
O 301-663-0002
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,
Frederick, MD
O 301-293-8938 Victory Christian Center
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-473-5253 Ambassador Baptist Church
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Frederick, MD
O 301-620-7729 Faith Baptist Church
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Knoxville, MD
O 301-834-7755 First Baptist Church of Frederick
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Frederick, MD
O 301-473-8283 First Missionary Baptist Church
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-662-3110 Frederick Baptist Temple
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Frederick, MD
O 301-473-8900 Frederick Korean Baptist Church
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-695-6446
Frederick, MD
O 301-663-6361 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
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,
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-663-1199
Frederick, MD
O 301-663-3344
Grace Community Church
Mount Zion Lutheran Church
,
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-473-4337
Frederick, MD
O 301-473-4737
Frederick Church of Christ
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
,
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-662-5789
Frederick, MD
O 301-473-4737
First Church of Christ Scientist
Hope Christian Fellowship Church
,
,
Frederick, MD
Adamstown, MD
Frederick, MD
O 301-624-5838
Edgewood First Church of God
Church of the Nazarene
,
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-682-5007
Frederick, MD
O 301-663-6271
Parkway Community Church
Frederick Christian Fellowship
,
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-663-0741 Frederick, MD
O 301-695-9053
,
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-473-4686
Victory Baptist Church
Frederick Christian Fellowship
,
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-620-2255
Frederick, MD
O 301-620-2255
,
Frederick, MD
SURE Fellowship Church
,
Walkersville
O 301-845-9870 Unity in Frederick
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-846-0868
Frederick Church of the Brethren
All Saints Episcopal Church
Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church
,
,
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-663-5625
Tibetan Meditation Center
First Love Church
,
,
Frederick, MD
Frederick, MD
Frederick, MD
O 301-663-0663 Apostolic Lighthouse United (Pentecostal Church)
O 301-694-8435
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St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
Thomas Tabernacle Holiness Church
Victory Christian Center
,
,
O 301-473-5750 Frederick, MD
O 301-662-8288
Frederick, MD
O 301-695-9148
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church
Emmanuel Bible Church
,
O 301-473-4686
Frederick, MD
O 301-360-9581 Harvest Christian Fellowship
,
Frederick
O 301-662-0206 District Office of Christian Missionary Alliance
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-620-9934 thefrederickguide.com
Frederick, MD
O 301-662-2762
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Jefferson, MD
O 301-473-8262
Emmanuel Bible Church
O 301-662-1819
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South End Baptist Church
Frederick, MD
Evangelical Reformed Church United Church of Christ
O 301-695-6550
O 301-662-0206
Frederick, MD
Frederick
O 301-473-7680
Emmanuel Trinity Lutheran Church
,
O 301-662-5153
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Jefferson United Church of Christ
,
Frederick, MD
Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Frederick
Faith United Church of Christ
People’s Baptist Church
O 301-662-4347
Frederick, MD
O 301-662-5254
O 301-874-5838
O 301-662-7852
Harvest Christian Fellowship
Frederick, MD
Frederick, MD
O 301-694-3595
Frederick Alliance Church
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
O 301-473-5635
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,
Frederick, MD
Korean Emmanuel Church
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-662-4796 Bethel Lutheran Church Office
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-694-8280
Frederick, MD
O 301-473-8788
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-473-5253 Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-662-0662 Frederick Presbyterian Church
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-663-5338 Good News Presbyterian Church
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-473-7070
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Frederick, MD
Grace Trinity United Church of Christ
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-662-2088 Grace United Church of Christ
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-662-3312 Araby United Methodist Church
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-694-8772 Asbury United Methodist Church
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-663-9380 Brook Hill United Methodist Church
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-662-1727 Buckeystown United Methodist Church
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-874-2313 Calvary United Methodist Church
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-662-1464 Centennial Memorial United Methodist Church
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-663-5273 Flint Hill United Methodist Church
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Adamstown, MD
O 301-874-0890 Hopehill United Methodist Church
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-874-1166 Jackson United Methodist Church
,
Frederick, MD
O 601-694-7315
// F R E DE RI C K C O U N T Y TOW NS Linganore United Methodist Church
Salvation Army
,
Union Bridge, MD
O 410-795-1291 Mount Carmel United Methodist Church
,
Frederick, MD
Clinch Fitness Self-Defense & Freestyle Jujitsu
Choi’s Martial Arts USA
O 301-662-2311
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O 301-694-3330
YOUTH SPORTS
Frederick Academy of Self-Defense
,
Frederick, MD
YMCA
O 301-662-1303
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Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church
Frederick Gymnastics Club
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Ijamsville, MD
O 301-865-5443 Trinity United Methodist Church
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Frederick, MD
O 301-662-2895
Frederick, MD
O 301-633-1651
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Frederick, MD
Frederick, MD
O 301-682-8589
,
,
Frederick, MD
Frederick Indoor Sports Center
,
Frederick, MD
O 240-215-4040
Frederick, MD
O 240-482-8081
Skate Frederick
Frederick City Rec. Department
O 301-662-7362
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Frederick, MD
,
Frederick, MD
O 301-695-9414
O 301-600-1492
Frederick City Recreation (Adult)
American Karate Academy
Kreimer’s Karate
O 301-600-1492
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Frederick, MD
O 301-698-5468
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Frederick, MD
Frederick, MD
O 301-695-3347
MIDDLETOWN Middletown is a small, rural community steeped in American history. It is located in the beautiful Middletown Valley that stretches between the Catoctin Mountains on the east and South Mountain on the west. A young Lt. George Washington, while surveying the South Mountain area, reported that the valley to the east was one of the most beautiful places he had ever seen. Middletown continues to evolve from a settlement of farmers and ranchers to one of tradesmen, craftsmen, businessmen, clergymen, commuters and retired folk—without losing its agricultural roots. From the stately old Victorian-style homes and soaring church steeples to the rustic dairy farms and modern housing developments, residents find in Middletown a refuge where they can enjoy small-town life as it used to be.
BURGESS John D. Miller
POPULATION 4,136 as of 2010 Census
TOWN OFFICE
,
31 W. Main St.
TOWN PARKS Middletown Community Park
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Coblentz Rd.
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S. Church St.
O 301-371-6171 Wiles Branch Park
VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
101 Prospect St.
O 301-371-7560 POST OFFICE
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7227 Hollow Rd.
O 301-371-6880
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O 301-834-7755 Garfield United Methodist Church
CHURCHES
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Pleasant View Church of the Brethren
Knoxville, MD
Middletown Memorial Park
O 301-371-6171 w www.middletown.md.us
LIBRARY
,
O 301-694-1646
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O 301-371-6907
Faith Baptist Church
Knoll Side Ln.
O 301-371-6171
Christ Reformed Church United Church of Christ
,
Middletown, MD
Smithburg, MD
O 301-416-0350 Holy Family Catholic Community
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Middletown, MD
O 301-371-6500
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Middletown, MD
YOUTH SPORTS
Jefferson United Methodist Church
Middletown Recreation Council
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O 301-371-3344 w www.middletownrec.com
Jefferson, MD
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Middletown Valley Athletic Association (MVAA)
Middletown, MD
O 301-371-7505
O 301-371-7476
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Middletown United Methodist
O 301-473-8777
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Middletown, MD
O 301-473-8262
Locust Valley Bible Church
Jefferson, MD
Jefferson, MD
O 301-371-8758
Jefferson United Church of Christ
Church of the Transfiguration
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Zion Lutheran Church
O 301-473-4022
Braddock Heights, MD
Valley Baptist Church of Middletown
O 301-473-4800
O 301-371-6610
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Jefferson, MD
O 301-371-7707
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O 301-371-3423 w www.mvaasports.com
Middletown, MD
O 301-371-5550
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MYERSVILLE Myersville is strategically located halfway between Frederick and Hagerstown, with convenient access from Interstate 70 to the south and U.S. Route 40 to the north, yet nicely buffered from both by a mile of local road. The outstanding location and beautiful, hilly terrain combined to make the town an attractive location for residential development during the last decades of the 20th century.
MYERSVILLE MAYOR
POST OFFICE
CHURCHES
Wayne Creadick
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Church of the Saviour
POPULATION 1,626 as of 2010 Census
TOWN OFFICE
,
301 Main St.
O 301-293-4281 w www.myersvillemd.govoffice2.com FIRE DEPARTMENTS Myersville Volunteer Fire Company
O 301-293-9817 Wolfsville Volunteer Fire Company
O 301-293-1453
1 Wolfsville Rd.
O 301-293-1180
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Rohersville, MD
TOWN PARKS
O 301-665-9600
Doub’s Meadow Park
Grossnickle Church of the Brethren
,
Corner of Rte. 40 and Rte. 17
Wolfsville Rd.
,
Myersville, MD
O 301-293-4281
O 301-293-9516
Town Park
Harmony Church of the Brethren
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8 Harp Pl.
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Myersville, MD
O 301-293-4281
O 301-371-4297
YOUTH SPORTS
Harmony Community Lutheran Church
Mountain Valley Baseball
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Wolfsville-Myersville Athletic Association (WMAA)
O 301-293-3115 w www.eteamz.com/wmaasports
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Myersville, MD
Myersville Baptist Church
,
Myersville, MD
O 301-293-1335 Myersville Church of the Brethren
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Myersville, MD
O 301-293-9513 Salem United Methodist Church
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Myersville, MD
O 301-293-1616 St. Paul's Lutheran Church
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Myersville, MD
O 301-293-2979
O 301-371-5188 Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
,
Myersville, MD
O 301-293-1401
NEW MARKET Known as the “Antiques Capital of Maryland,” New Market now offers a concentration of establishments where visitors can browse and purchase the treasures of yesteryear. Fine bed and breakfast accommodations and dining facilities in formal and casual settings are available. In 1975, New Market was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
NEW MARKET MAYOR Winslow E. Burhans III
POPULATION
Monrovia Post Office
,
4411 Green Valley Rd.
Monrovia, MD
656 as of 2010 Census
O 301-865-5432
TOWN GOVERNMENT
GROCERY STORES
,
Food Lion
39 W. Main St.
O 301-865-5544 w www.townofnewmarket.org NEW MARKET DISTRICT FIRE CO.
O 301-865-5700
POST OFFICES
New Market Post Office
,
168 W. Main St.
O 301-865-3333
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CHURCHES
Grace Episcopal Church
Bush Creek Church of the Brethren
,
O 301-865-3270
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Monocacy Valley Church
Monrovia, MD
O 301-663-3025
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New Market, MD
Ijamsville, MD
Daybreak Community Church
O 301-865-9100
,
O 301-865-8877
New Market United Methodist Church
YOUTH SPORTS
Dorsey’s Chapel United Methodist Church
O 301-865-3530
Linganore/Urbana Youth Athletic Association (LUYAA)
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O 301-865-8680
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St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church
First Baptist Church of Green Valley
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New Market, MD
O 301-865-6950
www.luyaa.org
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New Market, MD
New Market, MD
Monrovia, MD
O 301-865-5566
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New Market, MD
Ijamsville, MD
O 301-695-8845
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THURMONT Thurmont is a small city in northern Frederick County established in 1751. It is known as the “Gateway to the Catoctin Mountains,” where Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park are located. There are three covered bridges near by: Loy’s Station Bridge, Roddy Road Bridge and Utica Mills Bridge. Catoctin Iron Furnace and forge, built during the Revolutionary War, is just down the road. Frederick is about 15 miles south and Gettysburg is 20 miles north. Baltimore and Washington, D.C. are each about 60 miles away. The President’s retreat, Camp David, is also nearby. Thurmont is proud to have been designated a “Main Street Maryland Community.”
TOWN FACTS (Data from 2010 Census and estimates)
Population: 6,528
Number of households: 2,608
Median household income: $68,043
People under the age of 5: 5.3 percent
People under the age of 18: 25.8 percent
People aged 65 years or older: 13.1 percent
Language other than English spoken in home: 4.6 percent High school graduate or higher (aged 25+): 95.1 percent
SHOPS
Bollinger’s Family Restaurant
At Home Primitives
,
,
210 N. Church St.
O 301-271-3500 w www.Bollingersrestaurant.com
14802 N. Franklinville Road
O 301-271-2524 w facebook.com/AtHomePrimitives
Bachelor’s degree or higher
The Furnace Bar & Grill
Gateway Market and Candyland
(aged 25+): 26.6 percent
,
,
12841 Catoctin Furnace Road
14802 N. Franklinville Road
ELECTED OFFICIALS
O 240-288-8942 w facebook.com/FurnaceBarandGrill
MAYOR
Hoffman’s Market
Hobbs Hardware Inc.
John A. Kinnaird
,
,
TOWN COUNCIL
Mountain Gate Family Restaurant
Timeless Trends Boutique
Bill Buehrer, Martin A. Burns, Wes Hamrick, Wayne Hooper
,
,
Town Hall
,
iSTOCKPHOTO.COM / WILLIAM SHERMAN
FOOD AND RESTAURANTS
615 E. Main St., P.O. Box 17
405 E. Main St.
O 301-271-4707 133 Frederick Road
O 301-271-4373 w www.Mountaingatefamilyrestaurant.com
O 301-271-2322 w www. Gatewaycandy.com 15 E. Main St.
O 301-271-2233 21 E. Main St.
O 240-288-8226 w www.Timelesstrendsboutique.com
Rocky’s Pizza
O 301-271-7313 w www.Thurmont.com
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LIBRARIES
Fitzgerald’s Shamrock Restaurant
Frederick County Public Libraries Thurmont Branch , 76 E. Moser Road O 301-600-7200 w www.fcpl.org
,
205 Tippin Drive
O 301-271-7181 w www.RockysThurmont.com 7701 Fitzgerald Road
O 301-271-2912 w www.Shamrockrestaurant.com Thurmont Bar & Grill
,
10 E. Main St.
O 301-271-7422 Thurmont Kountry Kitchen
,
17 Water St.
LEARN AND EXPLORE Cunningham Falls State Park
O 301-271-7574 w www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ Pages/western/cunningham.aspx
Thurmont Historical Society
O 301-271-1860 w www.thurmonthistoricalsociety.org Catoctin Mountain Park
O 301-663-9388 w www.nps.gov/cato/index.htm
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ROSEMONT Rosemont is a village in southern Frederick County, one mile southeast of Route 340 and one mile north of the Potomac River. It is a quiet residential community. Rolling farmland and mountains contoured by Harper’s Ferry Gap in West Virginia add to the tranquility of the town.
BURGESS
TOWN GOVERNMENT
Thomas Watson
,
POPULATION
294 as of 2010 Census
1219 Rosemont Dr.
BRUNSWICK VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE & RESCUE
CHURCHES
Faith Assembly of God
O 301-834-8102
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rosemontmd/home
TOWN PARK
Rosemont Alliance Church
FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Lions Merryland Park
O 301-834-7444 w www.sites.google.com/site/ Volunteer Fire Department
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Brunswick, MD
O 301-834-8632
3673 Petersville Rd.
O 301-834-8300
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Knoxville, MD
O 301-834-8290
URBANA Nestled in the southeastern section of the county near major arteries such as Interstate 270 and Md. Routes 355 and 80, Urbana has become a haven for Montgomery County residents looking to move north and Frederick or Pennsylvania folks aiming to be closer to Washington, D.C., yet still live in a quiet, country setting. Villages of Urbana and Urbana Highlands subdivisions comprise the largest communities. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the Urbana region has more than 9,000 residents, and that number is still climbing.
TOWN FACTS
Buffalo Wild Wings
*Data from 2010 U.S. Census
O 240-699-0313
Population
Jimmy John’s
9,175
Number of households 2,804
Median age 33.4 years
People under the age of 5 10.5%
People 16 years and older 67.3%
People aged 65 years and older 4% FOOD AND RESTAURANTS Black Hog BBQ
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3323 Worthington Blvd. O 240-699-0070
Ledo Pizza
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3303 Worthington Blvd.
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3335 Worthington Blvd.
3321 Worthington Blvd.
O 301-874-0700
Mangia Bevi Italiano
,
8927 Fingerboard Rd.
O 301-874-0338
RETAIL CENTERS Turning Point Shopping Center
,
8900 block of Fingerboard Road
Urbana Village Center
,
Intersection of Md. Route 355 and Md. Route 80
Urbana Town Center
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3500 block of Sugarloaf Parkway
RECREATION
,
8329 Fingerboard Road
O 301-874-5400
,
Urbana Highlands
Surf House Island Cantina
,
8925 Fingerboard Rd.
Atlantic Grille
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3531 John Simmons St. O 301-810-5220
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Urbana District Park
O 240-341-7157
HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
Urbana Community Park
O 240-699-0303
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Worthington Manor Golf Club
3805 Urbana Pike
Centerville Recreation Center
,
3601 Carriage Hill Drive
O 301-600-1646
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www.villagesofurbana.net www.urbana-highlands.com
RESOURCES Frederick County Public Libraries / Urbana Branch
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9020 Amelung St.
O 301-600-7000 w www.fcpl.org
Urbana Senior Center
, 9020 Amelung St. O 301-600-7020 w www.frederickcountymd. gov/318/
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WALKERSVILLE Walkersville is a combination of two villages that were settled by German immigrants in the mid 1700s and early 1800s. By the late 1800s, the villages of Georgetown and Walkersville had grown so intertwined that it made sense to combine them into one entity, which was named Walkersville. Today, Walkersville aggressively pursues fiscal responsibility, recycling projects, and innovation. In 1995, it was credited with having the first State Police bicycle patrol in the nation. There are four schools, residential developments, a shopping center, several businesses and institutions, and numerous restaurants in the town. Walkersville has managed a rapid population growth wisely, enabling it to maintain a friendly, small-town atmosphere.
Glade United Church of Christ
WALKERSVILLE BURGESS
POST OFFICE
YOUTH SPORTS
Chad W. Weddle
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Glade Valley Athletic Association
POPULATION 5,800 as of 2010 Census
TOWN OFFICE
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21 W. Frederick St.
7 E. Frederick St.
O 301-845-8342 GROCERY STORES Safeway
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Walkersville, MD
O 301-845-2844
O 301-845-2617 w www.gvaasports.com Walkersville Baseball Association
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www.walkersvillebaseball.com
CHURCHES
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Walkersville, MD
O 301-845-6775 Glade Valley Church of the Brethren
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Walkersville, MD
O 301-898-0886
O 301-845-4500 w walkersvillemd.gov
TOWN PARKS
Brethren in Christ
Peace in Christ (Lutheran Missouri Synod)
Creamery Park
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
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O 301-898-0200
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Corner of Pennsylvania Ave.
and S. Glade Rd.
Walkersville, MD
O 301-845-2544
O 301-845-4500
Calvary Assembly of God
Gilmore C. Trout Memorial Park
O 301-898-7811
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St Paul's Lutheran Church of Walkersville
Walkersville, MD
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LIBRARY
O 301-845-4500
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Heritage Farm Park
O 301-845-0800
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Fredericktowne Baptist Church
57 W. Frederick St.
O 301-845-8880
Corner of Sandstone and
Devilbiss Bridge Rd.
O 301-845-4500 Walkersville Community Park
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Faith Community Mennonite Church
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Walkersville, MD
O 301-845-4600
O 301-600-9110
Bedrock Dr.
Walkersville, MD
O 301-845-6300
St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church
Walkersville, MD
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Walkersville, MD
United Methodist Church
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O 301-845-8700
Walkersville, MD
O 301-845-8043 Walkersville, MD
O 301-845-9860
Kenneth Dr. off Biggs Ford Rd.
O 301-845-4500
WOODSBORO Early history suggests that the Woodsboro area was a hunting and trapping ground for a wandering tribe of Susquehanna Indians. From early times, the settlement was located at a crossroads on the Indian trail running from the Chesapeake Bay to the mountains. When the stagecoach became the primary mode of transportation, the place became an important stop on its itinerary. Today, Woodsboro is still primarily an agricultural area, but an important industry is centered on the three lime quarries that border the town.
WOODSBORO BURGESS Gary Smith
POPULATION
Libertytown Volunteer Fire Company
O 301-898-9193
1,141 as of 2010 Census
New Midway Volunteer Fire Company
TOWN OFFICE
O 301-898-0543
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2 S. 3rd St.
O 301-898-3800 w www.woodsboro.org FIRE DEPARTMENTS Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Company
O 301-898-5100
POST OFFICES Woodsboro Post Office
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602 S. Main St.
O 301-845-8408 Ladiesburg Post Office
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12509 Woodsboro Pk.
GROCERY STORE
CHURCHES
Trout’s Market
Chapel Lutheran Church
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Woodsboro, MD
O 301-898-4103
St. John's United Church of Christ
TOWN PARK
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Woodsboro Town Park
St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church
YOUTH SPORTS
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Woodsboro/New Midway Recreation Council
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Union Bridge, MD
O 301-898-5111
Woodsboro, MD www.woodsboro.org/wnmrc/
rec.htm
Woodsboro, MD
O 301-845-7703
O 301-898-3800
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Walkersville, MD
O 301-845-2332
Woodsboro Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Woodsboro, MD
O 301-845-4533 Spring 2018 // FREDERICK COUNTY GUIDE
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