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When the holidays end, do you find yourself yearning for spring, tired of the cold and wishing winter were over? At my house, my kids start to grouse, the rooms seem smaller, and cabin fever sets in. Last year, the piles of snow were a constant reminder for months that winter was here to stay.

In anticipation of another long winter, the writers for this issue help prepare for weathering it safely and making good winter memories.

Michelle Kershner from the Tourism Council of Frederick County offers a “A Flurry of Winter Activities” — cozy local spots for winter dining, entertainment, or weekend retreats. Lynn Fleming from FCC and Karen Freeman from the Maryland Shakespeare Festival spotlight programs and plays to get you out of the house and lighten your spirits.

To help stave off the blues, Barbara Luborsky from Way to Grow shares strategies for staying active, and the Maryland State Highway Association provides tips for staying safe on winter roads. For some quiet solitude, check out the article on peaceful winter activities for seniors at Fountain Rock Park.

These activities, as well as the extensive list on the FCG Calendar of Events, should help us weather any storm, and get us primed for Frederick in Spring!

We hope you enjoy this issue!

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Redmond, Managing Editor Frederick County Guide

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A FREE QUARTERLY PUBLICATION FOR THOSE ON THE 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 [email protected]. Deadline for the

Spring issue is February 15, 2011. 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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COVER PHOTOGRAPHYMichelle Kershner

The Frederick County Guide is a quarterly publication of Pulse Publishing, LLC. Customer inquiries should be directed to Pulse Publishing, LLC. Manuscripts, drawings, photography, and other

submissions must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. The Frederick County Guide is not responsible for unsolicited material. All contents of this publication are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or in part for any reason without prior consent of the publisher. The Frederick County Guide makes every effort to ensure accuracy of its resource

listings, but does not hold responsibility for incorrect or missing information.Advertising Information, Comments, Questions

Please call 301-662-6050 or email us at [email protected] wish to thank our advertisers for their continued support!

Many thanks to the countless Frederick County residents and employees who offered their time and insight to add to the content of this issue.

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13 IN THE COMMUNITY & COUNTY HISTORY

14 A Flurry of Activities to Take the Chill Out of Winter

18 Bookfest 2011 Takes You Out of This World

20 Frederick County Map

21 Not Just a Man’s War

23 Connecting Frederick County

24 Progress Continues on Carroll Creek Park

26 HOUSING & REAL ESTATE

27 The “New Normal” Really Isn’t So New

30 BUSINESS & INSURANCE

31 Mainstreet Maryland Communities in Frederick County

32 Business and Technology Resource Center Programs

34 CHILD CARE & EDUCATION

35 Bullying—A Serious Matter For Schools

44 Homeschooling Continues to Grow

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58 Programs for the Young at Heart at Fountain Rock

59 TRANSPORTATION

60 Make Smart Decisions on the Road

64 ARTS & LEISURE

65 Giggles and Gore from Maryland Shakespeare Festival

68 Make Some Music with FCC’s String Ensemble

69 County Recreation Listings

70 Calendar of Events

78 TOWN OFFICES & SERVICES

79 Brunswick

80 Burkittsville

81 Emmitsburg

82 Frederick City

87 Middletown

88 Mount Airy

89 Myersville

90 New Market

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52 ’Tis the Season for the Blues

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BY: MICHELLE KERSHNER, TOURISM COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTYPHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE TOURISM COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY

When the hustle and bustle of the holidays subsides and Old Man Winter sets in for good, bundle up, get cozy, and enjoy the season instead of wishing it away for warmer weather. Winter in Frederick County brings plenty of opportunities to enjoy the backdrop of snow and cold while still staying warm.

CHILL OUTKeep warm while chilling out at local favorite gathering spots. Over 100 years ago, C.F. Main made and sold ice cream where

Middletown’s The Main Cup now serves up hot drinks and hearty meals. Once a place to cool down on a summer day, the full-service restaurant and bar is now an area hot spot. The lovingly restored building offers a cozy atmosphere year-round. They offer a full menu, a wide selection of locally-roasted coffees and teas as well as a full bar. Late night happy hours from 10:00PM until midnight, evening music, and rotating displays of art work provide ample entertainment for the long winters’ nights.

At Proof Bakery & Cafe, guests can spend their morning sipping on steamy mugs of coffee house-style drinks and enjoying fresh-

View of East Patrick Street after a snowstorm

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baked sweets and breads. Pretzel & Pizza Creations offers a cozy atmosphere where guests can enjoy a variety of foods made with fresh Amish-style dough. At night, head to the Tasting Room’s bar area or the lounge at VOLT for seasonal cocktails, extensive wine lists, and dessert.

LET IT SNOWWhen it’s frightful outside, fireside dining is even more delightful. After a scenic drive with unspoiled views of the Catoctin Mountain, dine fireside at Emmitsburg’s Carriage House Inn or Thurmont’s Cozy Restaurant. In Frederick, nestle in at Dutch’s Daughter, where wood-carved fireplaces glow.

When the snow doesn’t show signs of stopping, find the perfect spot to watch it fall. Brewer’s Alley in Downtown Frederick offers a front seat to a snowy show. Quynn’s Attic and Firestone’s Culinary Tavern offer abundant window seats and views of downtown Frederick. From the warmth of the second floor, diners can watch the snow blanket the streets below them.

SNUggLE UPGetting away from it all doesn’t mean going far. Whether you’re looking for a romantic retreat or a place to nestle in with the family for old fashioned fun, there’s a warm place to stay nearby. Cozy and quaint, local winter retreats offer the perfect getaway.

Ole Mink Farm Recreation Resort offers luxury cabins for couples, families, and groups. Amenities include garden-style tubs, wi-fi, and fully-equipped kitchens. There’s even room for Fido at this pet-friendly resort. At The Inn at Stone Manor Bed & Breakfast, guests can relax and indulge in the luxury of a suite, with unique amenities like romantic fireplaces, two-person whirlpool baths, and separate sitting rooms. On a 114-acre estate, the 18th century manor home is elegantly adorned with a majestic staircase, nine fireplaces, and period antiques.

Top: Even in the snow, there’s plenty of activity to keep visitorsand residents busy. Bottom: Marshmallow Roasting for last year’s Fire in Ice


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HEAT UP THE NIgHTAfter the sun sets, the nights heat up even though summer has long passed. Special events, shows, music, and theater keep the city hot even in the dead of winter. The Weinberg Center and Maryland Ensemble Theater offer entertainment throughout the winter months for patrons of all ages. Frederick’s annual Fire in Ice First Saturday on February 5 turns downtown into a winter wonderland of ice sculptures. Bundle up, but warmth is never far away with hot cocoa stands, marshmallow roasting, and over eighty downtown galleries, shops, and restaurants open until 9:00PM or later. Other notable winter events include the Chocolate Gala at the Cultural Arts Center on January 30 and the Valentine’s Day Dinner and Concert at Thorpewood on February 13.

TIP OF THE ICEBERgThese are just a few of the ways to enjoy wintertime in Frederick County. The area’s attractions offer entertainment year-round, including winter nature hikes, bird-watching, restaurants, and special events. For more great winter events, activities, and retreats visit www.fredericktourism.org.

Top: Snow-covered streets of Downtown Frederick Bottom: A snow-covered Carroll Creek


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BOOKFEST 2011 TAKES YOU OUT OF THIS WORLDBY: ELIZABETH ANN BOWEN, LIBRARY ASSOCIATE, FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES

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Explore strange, new worlds at your local public library during this year’s BookFest on Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 10:00AM-5:00PM, and at select library branches on Sunday, March 13, 2011 from 1:00PM-5:00PM! Free lectures, hands-on activities and family-oriented programs allow for a fun and engaging weekend for the whole family.

BookFest has always been an incredible event, providing free entertainment and educational programs to the public. Last year, BookFest had a “superhero” theme, promoting both everyday

heroes and comic book superheroes. This year, BookFest is leaping terrestrial bounds with an “out of this world” theme.

Out-of-this world activities are planned at five Frederick County Public Library branches including the C. Burr Artz Public Library, the Thurmont Regional Library, the Urbana Regional Library, Emmitsburg Branch Library, and the Walkersville Branch Library. Each branch will provide a variety of family programming related to anything that might be out of this world.


The free festival features lectures, crafts, and entertainment for the entire family. Visitors will have the chance to meet costumed characters like Darth Vadar and view out of this world feature films such as Wall-E and Toy Story. Educational lectures vary per location and may include topics such as science fiction, astronomy, paranormal research, costume-making, fan fiction. and exploring the unknown on planet Earth.

During the month of March, the C. Burr Artz Public Library will have a science fiction and fantasy book display to promote BookFest, so be sure to check out some great new reads! BookFest aims to promote literacy and reading through informational programs for all ages to enjoy. Gretchen Fry, Library Associate at the C. Burr Artz Public Library, says that BookFest “offers programs for all ages and is great opportunity for families to enjoy books together. It brings new patrons to the library and highlights what a wonderful place the library is.”

BookFest happens only once a year, so mark your calendars and get set to have an out of this world weekend, full of free family activities at a Frederick County Public Library branch near you. To find out what’s happening at your local library branch, please call 301-600-1630 or visit us at www.fcpl.org.

In case of weather-related closings, the snow date for BookFest is Saturday, March 26, 2011.

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Women, North and South, were affected by the Civil War. Some leapt into the war effort by taking on uncommon of duties of nursing, spying, and even soldiering! Others performed more personal activities, maintaining homes and families while husbands and sons fought. The women of Frederick County were greatly affected by the war, particularly by the July 9, 1864 Battle of Monocacy.

AN END AND A BEgINNINgLieutenant John Spangler, 87th Pennsylvania Volunteers, was mortally wounded during the final Confederate charge past the Thomas House. The bullet entered John’s chest, travelled downward and lodged in his stomach. Surgeons could do nothing but ease his pain. Ruth Doffler, a Frederick widow, offered to care for wounded in her home. John was brought to Ruth’s that evening. Under her tender care John lived long enough for his father to arrive in Frederick from York, Pennsylvania and see him one last time. Lieutenant Spangler died on July 15 and his father accompanied his body to York for burial. Unable to forget the woman who had nursed his dying son, John’s father returned to Frederick and married Ruth.

COURAgE AND COMPASSIONMary Worthington and her family emerged from their cellar following the battle to the sight of dead and dying soldiers. A field hospital was established at the Worthington’s farm and every member of the family provided care to the wounded. Behind the house a mortally wounded Confederate soldier lay dying. Mary comforted him, talking of his wife and children at home. He never saw his family again as he died within the hour. The soldier may have died far from home and family but thanks to Mary he did not die alone.

HEROINES OF URBANAWhen the Confederates passed through Urbana after the battle they had in tow several hundred Union prisoners. On reaching the village that hot day, the guards and their prisoners collapsed in Mrs. Columbus Windsor’s shaded yard. Mrs. Windsor and two other women were soon taking the names and addresses of the soldier’s

wives, mothers, and sweethearts, so as to notify them of their loved ones whereabouts. While this was happening, three Union soldiers inched behind the house and pushed themselves into a unheated bake oven. The women set up a board in front of the oven obscuring the soldier’s hiding place from view. The quarters in the oven were rather cramped but perhaps it was the lesser of two evils, for thanks to Mrs. Windsor and her friends the Confederates continued their march on Washington with three less prisoners!

These stories of Frederick County women, at the time of the Battle of Monocacy, certainly attest to the idea that women fought the war in their own ways and played a vital role in supporting the war effort. To learn more, visit the special exhibit “Not Just a Man’s War” at Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick, March 2011.

NOT JUST A MAN’S WARBY: BARBARA W. JUSTICE, PARK RANGER, MONOCACY NATIONAL BATTLEFIELDPHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

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EMERgENCY NUMBERSPolice/Fire/Ambulance911

Poison Controltoll free: 1-800-222-1222

National Response Center: Report Chemical/Oil Spills and Chemical Biological Terrorismtoll free: 1-800-424-8802

UTILITIES EMERgENCYElectric - Allegheny Powertoll free: 1-800-255-3443

gas - Washington gastoll free: 1-800-752-7520

Water/Sewer301-600-2194 or 301-600-2187

NON-URgENT NUMBERSFrederick Police Department301-600-2100

Frederick County Sheriff’s Office301-600-2071

Frederick County Fire Marshall301-600-1479

Maryland State Police (Frederick Barracks)301-600-4151

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)443-965-2000

HELPLINES/CRISIS INFORMATIONAdult Abuse/Protective Services (Frederick County)301-600-2635

Child Protective Services (Frederick County)301-600-2464

Frederick County Crisis & Intervention Hotline301-662-2255

Hospice of Frederick County240-566-3030

Missing Children Marylandtoll free: 1-800-843-5678

National Runaway Switchboardtoll free: 1-800-RUN-AWAY

Substance Abuse (Frederick County)301-600-1775

Youth Crisis Hotlinetoll free: 1-800-422-0009

gENERAL NUMBERSFrederick County government Information301-600-9000www.co.frederick.md.us

Animal Control301-600-1546301-600-2558 (emergency after hours)

Bulk Trash Pick-Up301-600-1035

Citizen Services301-600-1063

County Commissioners301-600-1100

County Courthouse301-600-1976

Department of Aging301-600-1605

Department of Health 301-600-1029

Department of Social Services301-600-4555

Elections301-600-VOTE

Frederick County Public Schools301-644-5000

Housing and Community Development301-600-1061

Human Resources301-600-1070301-600-2315 (24-Hour Job Line)

Landfill Information301-600-1848

Library Information301-600-1630

Parks and Recreation301-600-1646

Permits and Inspections301-600-2313

Planning and Zoning301-600-1138

Recycling301-600-2960

TransIT (Transportation)301-600-2065

Tourism Council301-600-2888

Vital Records301-600-1029

Workforce Services301-600-2255

Frederick County Chamber of Commerce301-662-4164

Frederick County Fairgrounds301-663-5895

Frederick Memorial Hospital240-566-3300www.fmh.org

Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles toll free: 1-800-950-1MVAwww.mva.state.md.us

Mental Health Association of Frederick County301-663-0011

The ARC of Frederick CountyFrederick, MD 301-663-0909www.arcfc.org

U.S. Department of Agriculture301-695-2803

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PROGRESS CONTINUES ON CARROLL CREEK PARK BY: HEATHER GRAMM, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, CITY OF FREDERICK DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PHOTO CREDIT: TIM JACOBSEN – COURTESY OF CITY OF FREDERICK DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The City of Frederick is the hub of arts, culture, and commerce in Frederick County. Anchoring the northern end of the I-270 Technology Corridor, Frederick’s business community has grown to nearly 3,500 businesses employing 49,000 people. A diverse economic base, consisting of bioscience, technology, manufacturing, professional services, and tourism, provides a stable source of employment opportunity within the Washington metro area.

At the heart of this thriving commercial activity is Downtown Frederick. A recipient of the 2010 Great Places in America award from the American Planning Association (APA), Downtown Frederick is the largest contiguous historic district in Maryland and the location of choice for more than 600 businesses that employ nearly 5,000 people in the professional services, government, and retail sectors. Downtown is also home to a growing cluster of technology companies, drawn by the character and ambiance


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of the historic district and the innovative spaces located within renovated buildings.

Running through the heart of downtown is an opportunity for infill development, job creation, and recreational space that cannot be realized in most communities. Carroll Creek Park is a 1.3-mile world-class urban park with opportunities for new infill development and historic renovation along either side of the park.

The first phase of Carroll Creek Park opened in the summer of 2006, and was named the 2007 Maryland APA Project of the Year. The park includes brick pathways, planter beds and shade trees, water features, unique pedestrian bridges, boating from Market Street to East Patrick Street, and a 350-seat amphitheater for outdoor performances and entertainment.

The next phase, between the Delaplaine and East Patrick Street, is expected to begin construction in the summer of 2011. Along this section of park and South East Street a number of exciting new infill or historic renovation projects are underway. The new Frederick County Board of Education consolidated headquarters building was completed just last summer. Next door, renovations of the new Frederick County Visitors Center and offices for the Tourism Council are nearly complete and will open in April of 2011. Six other development sites are fully approved and ready to begin construction in the near future. These sites will add 120 residential units, 136,000 square feet of retail, and 211,000 square feet of office space.

The recent opening of the I-70/East Street interchange created a new gateway in Downtown Frederick and bisects Carroll Creek Park. This $90 million SHA transportation project is surrounded by the Frederick Brickworks property, 65 acres of developable land zoned for Mixed-Use, which provides an exciting new opportunity for office, residential, and retail development. In September of this year, the Frederick Brickworks selected Foulger-Pratt Development LLC as their partner in the future development of this site.

To learn more about economic development programs, projects, and opportunities the City of Frederick, visit www.businessinfrederick.com or call the Department of Economic Development at 301-600-6360.

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THE “NEW NORMAL” REALLY ISN’T SO NEW BY: STEVE SEAWRIGHT, FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, FREDERICK COUNTY BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

What home ownership could not sustain, not in 2005-2007 or ever, is the myth that housing is just another financial investment in a commodity that offers a quick, risk-free return, which readily can be converted into cash—and that this commodity investment is best made through the maximum use of other people’s money and none of one’s own.

As the burst residential real estate bubble bears out, the appropriate expectations of home ownership are achieved through an investment having a duration greater than simply a few years, with many of the rewards for that investment being non-monetary, and where financial reward is not the result of “quick flips”. In the future, as in the recent past, the phrase “quick flips” should not describe things done outside of a frying pan or off the gymnastic floor.

With the ruinous results that follow from pursuing false myths in home ownership now abundantly clear, today’s home buyer can be confident that their expectations most likely will be met when they are guided by the following:

• Expect and experience intangible, but real and significant personal rewards associated with owning a home. Each of our homes is indeed our “castle”, for all that the notion of “castle” implies for security, privacy, and a place of refuge from an ever-busy world outside.

• Realize financial rewards that arise through the disciplined pay-off of mortgage debt and longer-term price appreciation of 2-3% a year on a home that represents a careful balance between what one can afford and the home one needs. If there is a conflict between “needs” and “wants”, needs should take precedence, and if there is a conflict between “needs” and “affordability”, affordability should prevail. As noted above, if a successful “quick flip” is the only way for satisfying expectations for owning that first or next home, keep leasing or stay put.

• Recognize that home ownership, like any goal worth pursuing, requires long-term planning, preparation, commitment, and often sacrifice. Certainly one fallout of a burst bubble in residential real estate is that lending banks are continuing to require a higher degree of home buyer financial qualification and commitment in the form of higher credit scores and/or down payment. For many, improving credit scores or

accumulating a greater initial down payment will be a sacrifice requiring trade-offs among competing priorities. From the lender’s perspective, an increased down payment simply helps ensure that there is better alignment between the lender’s belief in the value in making the loan and the home buyer’s commitment to repay the loan.

• Recognize that as part of long-term planning, achieving ownership of the home that embodies all or most of what one wants in a home is most likely achieved over the course of multiple “move up” purchases, each accomplished at intervals of 3-7 years. Similarly, with home ownership occurring in an era where limitations on resource availability are more widely recognized, a home’s “green attributes”, those promoting energy efficiency, sustainability, and indoor air quality, are features most likely to promote and sustain long-term home value.

Whether the preceding perspective reflects a new way of understanding the expectations that home ownership can satisfy, or simply reaffirms what should have been recognized all along– a home investment made with the foregoing realities in mind is an investment most likely to be judged a success.

The Frederick County Builders Association is a professional trade association that serves its members by fostering a successful business environment in our community. For more information, contact us at 301-663-3599 or visit www.frederickbuilders.org.

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LS Fuel OilBrunswick, MD301-834-9701301-663-3833

Mason Dixon Oil CompanyEmmitsburg, MD301-447-3199

Southern States Cooperative, Inc. Frederick Petroleum ServiceFrederick, MD301-663-6168

Tevis Oil/Modern Comfort SystemsService provided to most of FrederickServing oil to Mt. Airy, Libertytown, Monrovia, and New Market410-875-2600toll free: 1-888-468-4949

Voneiff OilMt. Airy, MD301-829-0244

West Oil, Inc.Thurmont, MD301-898-7116

WELL AND SEPTIC INFORMATIONFrederick County Division of Utilities and Solid Waste ManagementPublic Water Information301-696-2997

Billing Department301-600-2354

County Water/Sewer Emergencies301-600-2187 (Daytime)301-600-2194 (Evening)

Frederick City Water/Sewer Emergencies301-600-1440

Frederick County Health DepartmentEnvironmental Health Services301-600-1719

Water Quality Problems301-631-3168

The PlumberyMt. Airy, MD301-829-1770toll free: 1-888-238-5258

Shawley’s Superior LP gas So Fine, Inc.Hagerstown, MDServicing Myersville, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, and Burkittsville301-797-4887

Southern States Cooperative, Inc. Frederick Petroleum ServiceFrederick, MD301-663-6168

Suburban Propanetoll free: 1-800-258-0606

Thompson’s gas & Electric Service toll free: 1-800-768-6612

United Propane, Inc.Mt. Airy, MD301-831-5551

OIL COMPANIESAero EnergyFrederick, MD301-662-4101toll free: 1-800-998-4311

Carroll Independent Fuel Westminster, MDDelivering to Frederick County410-848-4477toll free: 1-800-834-8590

C. Richard Dewees Fuel OilThurmont, MD301-271-7303

Damascus Fuel CompanyDamascus, MDServing southern Frederick County301-253-2161

Farmer’s Cooperative Association, Inc.Frederick, MD301-663-5422toll free: 1-800-255-0023

griffith Energy Services, Inc.Frederick, MD301-663-3111toll free: 1-800-486-2477

ELECTRIC-gASAllegheny PowerFrederick, MD24 hours/7 daystoll free: 1-800-255-3443TDD toll free: 1-800-955-9445

FerrellgasFrederick, MD301-662-1531

PPL gas UtilitiesLock Haven, PAServing parts of Frederick Countytoll free: 1-800-652-0550

Washington gas-Frederick DivisionFrederick, MD24 hours/7 days301-662-2151

gAS-PROPANEAero EnergyFrederick, MD301-662-4101toll free: 1-800-998-4311

Amerigas (Columbia Propane)Frederick, MD301-620-9046toll free: 1-800-545-6103

Carroll Independent FuelWestminster, MDDelivering to Frederick County410-848-4477toll free: 1-800-834-8590

Columbia PropaneFrederick, MD301-620-9046

FerrellgasFrederick, MD301-662-1531

geiser Distributing Company, Inc.Frederick, MD301-662-1885

Lee’s gas SupplyFrederick, MD301-662-5306

Penn Fuel PropaneEmmitsburg, MD301-447-6110toll free: 1-800-464-6110

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help all of our existing business owners as well as new entrepreneurs,” said Nancy Poss, Thurmont Main Street Manager. The town is home to approximately 170 thriving businesses. To learn more, please view the Thurmont Main Street website: www.thurmontfirst.com.

On the eastern side of Frederick County, straddling the Carroll County line, is another Main Street Maryland community. The town of Mount Airy was awarded the designation in 2004. The downtown area is a dynamic mix of locally-owned shops and service providers. Main Street in Mount Airy offers everything from antique stores to a day spa to various interests for the hobbyist. To date, there are nearly 400 businesses in town. For more information on the town’s Main Street organization, please visit their website: www.mountairymainstreet.org.

Known for its railroad history, the town of Brunswick was also named a Main Street Maryland community in 2004, thanks to a dedicated group of business people and local officials who felt it was time to beef up the town’s downtown business district. “We have seen an increase in the number of merchants opening shops in

BUSINESS

Nestled among the confines of Maryland’s largest county are five of the state’s 23 designated Main Street Maryland Communities. The program, created in 1998 by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, is a comprehensive downtown revitalization effort that strives to strengthen the economic potential of so-called traditional main streets and business communities. The initiative was modeled after a program begun in 1980 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation; it has been implemented in more than 1,700 communities, resulting in nearly 60,000 new businesses and 200,000 new jobs.

The latest Frederick County entry in the program is the town of Middletown, a rural community located in a stunningly beautiful valley between the Catoctin Mountains to the east and South Mountain to the west. Middletown found its roots during the early years of Colonial American history; George Washington remarked that the Middletown Valley was one of the most beautiful places he had ever seen. In 2009, its first year of existence, the Main Street Middletown program focused on several goals: improving the appearance of downtown; promoting Middletown as a destination for working, living, shopping, and playing; and strengthening the town’s existing economic base while recruiting new businesses and investors. To date, Main Street Middletown has received over $20,000 in grants to promote local businesses and improve the appearance of the town’s business district. For more information, visit the organization’s website: www.mainstreetmiddletown.org

Thurmont, perched on the outskirts of the Catoctin Mountains in the northern part of the county, is also relatively new to the program. State authorities, in 2005, presented the designation certificate to a very appreciative group of Thurmont officials and business people. “We continue to work hard to bolster our economic viability and to

Welcome to Frederick County!

FREDERICK’S MAIN STREET MARYLAND COMMUNITIESBY: RANDY GRAY, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, FREDERICK COUNTY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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BUSINESSdowntown Brunswick and an even larger number of inquiries from large and small companies considering moving to town,” said Mayor Carroll Jones. Currently, 210 businesses are located in Brunswick. To find out more, visit: www.brunswickmainstreet.org.

Hailed as a Great American Main Street Award winner in 2005, the City of Frederick’s downtown area is home to more than 600 businesses and 5,000 employees. A state-designated Arts and Entertainment District, Frederick was named one of a dozen Distinct Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2002. The city received its Main Street designation in 2001.

Only 23 cities or towns carry the Main Street Maryland designation, which requires: a minimum population of one thousand, a commitment to hire a program manager, and a defined central business district, among other criteria. While the term Main Street Community may mean different things to different people, in Frederick County it means an emphasis on a high quality of life for those who live and work here.

If you are new to the area, and perhaps interested in starting a business, you may find useful information from the following local organizations:

• Frederick County Office of Economic Development, 301-600-1058, www.discoverfrederickmd.com

• City of Frederick Department of Economic Development, 301-600-6360, www.businessinfrederick.com

• Tourism Council of Frederick County, 301-600-2888, www.fredericktourism.org

• Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, 301-662-4164, www.frederickchamber.org

• Downtown Frederick Partnership, 301-698-8118, www.downtownfrederick.org

• Fort Detrick Business Development Office, 301-620-7071, www.fdbdo.com

FREE CLASSES AT THE FCPL BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOgY RESOURCE CENTER

BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER PROgRAMSAll business events are free and held at C. Burr Artz Public Library in Frederick unless otherwise noted and require advanced registration.

Foundation Directory Online Database OrientationPat Anderson, Grants Librarian, will demonstrate effective database search techniques for non-profits seeking funding for their organizations. Meet at the library’s main entrance.Wednesday, January 26, February 23, 9AMRegister online at www.fcpl.org/programs or call the Business Resource Center at 301-600-1367.

How to Start Your Own BusinessLearn about regulatory requirements, legal business structures to consider, how to begin, and money matters with Chris Olson, the MD Small Business Development Center counselor. Tuesday, January 4, February 1, 6PMRegister online at www.fcpl.org/programs or call the Information Desk at 301-600-1630 x3.

TECHNOLOgY CENTER PROgRAMSFree one-hour classes for adults are held at C. Burr Artz Public Library in Frederick unless otherwise noted and require advance registration. Call the Information Desk at 301-600-1630 x3 to register.

Open Office Calc—similar to Microsoft ExcelBasic Learn the process for setting up a simple spreadsheet Prerequisite: Experience using word processing software. Saturday, January 8, 8:50 AM

Intermediate, Part 1 Learn additional features including sorting, moving, and copying cells and columns, and simple formulas. Prerequisite: Open Office Calc–Basic or experience using spreadsheet software. Saturday, January 22, 8:50 AM

Intermediate, Part 2 Charts and graphs, formatting, and printing are a few of the features covered. Prerequisite: Experience using spreadsheet software. Saturday, February 5, 8:50 AM

Open Office Impress - Similar to Microsoft PowerPointPart 1 Become acquainted with basic features of this presentation software. Prerequisite: Experience using word processing software. Saturday, February 19, 8:50 AM

Basic one-on-one computer tutoring is available in English/Spanish. Call Patty Stephens, 301-600-1371, for details.

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CHILD CARE & EDUCATION

BY: DR. LINDA D. BURGEE, SUPERINTENDENT, FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PREVEntIon IS thE GoAL At FCPS

BULLYING: A SERIOUS MATTER FOR SCHOOLS

Everyone has the right to feel respected and be treated with dignity. That is why Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) has policies and regulations that take a tough stance against all forms of bullying, harassment, and intimidation. No one should tolerate these acts.

Bullying is intentional conduct that:

• Creates a hostile educational environment

• Substantially interferes with a student’s well-being or education

• May be motivated by a characteristic such as race, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, physical attributes, socioeconomic or familial status, or physical or mental ability

Acts of bullying and harassment can be spoken, physical, or written acts that cause physical harm, damage property, cause fear of harm to person or property, or disrupt school. For students who are victims, bullying can interfere with learning, cause grades to suffer, lead to absenteeism, damage self-esteem, and cause social and emotional problems.

FCPS trains staff to follow clear procedures to respond promptly and appropriately to stop bullying and harassment. These include the responsibility to fully respect a student’s right to privacy in the process. FCPS expects administrators, teachers, and other staff to establish clear behavior standards, be aware of problems, provide proper guidance and supervision, and consistently and fairly enforce policies.

Watch a video about bullying at http://apps.fcps.org/tv/tv.cfm under Superintendent’s Messages.

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Prevention is an important strategy FCPS employs to reduce bullying, along with intervention, remediation, and consequences. For more than a decade our schools have infused Character Counts! values in lessons at all grade levels. Character education teaches children to practice caring, good citizenship, fairness, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness. Schools partner with families and community members to reinforce these traits, which reduce bullying.

We know that bullying frequently occurs out of sight of school staff. Research and experience show that a comprehensive approach that includes parents and students is most effective in reducing bullying and the harm it causes.

Parents help by encouraging their children to find peaceful resolutions to difficult encounters with classmates and by teaching them to develop and strengthen friendships and interests that foster acceptance, self-confidence, and success. It is also important for parents to work collaboratively with school staff when they believe their child is being bullied. Contact the school, and arrange a conference to establish a team approach to address the matter.

Students who feel they are being bullied can help by responding calmly and assertively to the bully and by reporting incidents to the principal or school counselor and, of course, to parents. Classmates can help by speaking up or offering support to victims of bullying, using kind words to support those being hurt, expressing disapproval of bullying by not joining in teasing or gossip, and speaking out in support of respect for all people. Students can sometimes defuse a situation when they take the bully aside and ask him or her to “cool it.”

Working together we can teach students not to practice or tolerate bullying, harassment, or intimidation. I urge everyone to join the FCPS commitment to ensure that our schools are non-threatening environments in which all students can learn.

HOW TO REPORT BULLYINg

All school and FCPS counselors’ offices have forms to report bullying, harassment, and intimidation using the FCPS Regulation 400-48: Bullying-Intimidation-Harassment Complaint Process for Students. The FCPS Calendar Handbook informs families of the Regulation, posted at www.fcps.org, and of disciplinary consequences. The FCPS Legal Counsel’s office also provides copies of the Regulation. Their staff may be contacted at 301-696-6851.

Prevention is an important strategy FCPS employs to reduce bullying, along with intervention, remediation, and consequences. For more than a decade our schools have infused Character Counts! values in lessons at all grade levels. Character education teaches children to practice caring, good citizenship, fairness, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.

CHILD CARE RESOURCESChild Care Choices/ReferralFrederick, MD 301-662-4549 or 1-800-753-6841LOCATE 301-695-4508 or 1-877-230-7422 TDD: 301-695-7225www.fcmha.org

Maryland Committee for ChildrenBaltimore, MD 21202410-752-7588www.mdchildcare.org

PRESCHOOLSFrederick County Public Schools Pre-K ProgramsFCPS offers pre-kindergarten programs to all students eligible for free or reduced price meals. To enter the pre-kindergarten program for 2010-2011, a child must observe the 4th birthday on or before September 1, 2010. 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 parent-teacher conferences in March. Enrollment is limited. (Excerpted from www.fcps.org.)

The Banner SchoolFrederick, MD301-695-9320

Beth Sholom Nursery SchoolFrederick, MD301-663-3437

Brook Hill Weekday PreschoolFrederick, MD301-662-2232

Calvary Methodist Weekday SchoolFrederick, MD301-662-6783

Celebree Learning CentersFrederick, MD301-620-9990, 301-668-9881


ABOUT FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2010-11 Enrollment – 40,236

36 elementary schools, grades pre-kindergarten - 5

• all provide full-day kindergarten

• pre-kindergarten offered to all students eligible for free or reduced-price meals

13 middle schools, grades 6-8

10 high schools, grades 9-12, plus:

• a flexible Evening High Program,

• Career & Technology Center for high school students countywide,

• Heather Ridge and Rock Creek schools for students with special needs, and

• Maryland’s first public charter school, Monocacy Valley Montessori, prek-8

Newsweek’s 2010 Challenge Index ranked all 9 eligible FCPS high schools in the nation’s top 6%. (Our 10th high school, Oakdale, just opened this year.)

Dropout Rate – 1.65%, among Maryland’s lowest

Employees – 5,500, of which about 3,000 are teachers, including Maryland’s 2011 Teacher of the Year, Michelle Shearer, who teaches chemistry at Urbana High

Student Demographics – 73% White, 13% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Asian, Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native

Per Pupil Annual Expenditure – $12,093

Combined SAT Scores – 1,502 Maryland, 1,509 U.S., 1,559 Frederick County

Advanced Placement – 4,981 tests taken, many with scores that qualify for college credit

Internet connectivity – all schools meet or exceed the Maryland standard, with 1 mid/high-capacity computer for every 3 students

School Bus Riders – 29,000+

Meal Cost*

• Elementary: $2 lunch, $1.10 breakfast

• Middle/High: $2.25 lunch, $1.35 breakfast

• 21% of students are eligible for free or reduced price meals.

• Free and reduced-price meals available to families with limited ability to pay. For details, contact the school or call 30-644-5065.

Most figures are based on the most recent audited financial report; some are estimates based on most recently available data.

The Children’s Center for DiscoveryMonrovia, MD301-798-0223

The Children’s Center of WalkersvilleWalkersville, MD301-845-4803

Children’s World Early Learning CenterWalkersville & Frederick, MD301-845-4984, 301-662-3004

Church of the Brethren Learning CenterFrederick, MD301-662-4730

Circle of Life Cooperative PreschoolFrederick, MD301-473-7680

Emmitsburg Early Learning CenterEmmitsburg, MD301-447-6100

Evangelical Lutheran Church Wee Folks SchoolFrederick, MD301-663-5117

Fort Detrick Child Development CenterFrederick, MD301-619-3300

Frederick Christian AcademyFrederick, MD301-473-8990

Frederick Community College Children’s CenterFrederick, MD301-846-2612

Frederick Country Day Montessori SchoolFrederick, MD301-694-7000

Frederick County Head StartFrederick County, MD 301-600-1024

Frederick County Public Schools Pre-KFrederick County, MD301-644-5000

Friends Meeting SchoolIjamsville, MD301-798-0288

glade Valley PreschoolWalkersville, MD301-845-4152

The goddard SchoolFrederick, MD301-631-6699

Urbana, MD 240-699-0006

good Shepherd Nursery/Kindergarten SchoolFrederick, MD301-695-5855

green World Nursery SchoolMt. Airy, MD301-865-0911

The Kiddie Academy of WhittierFrederick, MD301-620-7790


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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FCPS PROgRAMS:

•WatchFCPS-TV,cable channel 18

•Visitwww.fcps.org and sign up for Find Out First e-mail news

•ContactFCPS Communication Services, 115 E. Church Street, Frederick, 301-696-6900


Kids Come First Learning Center, Inc. Mt. Airy, MD 301-829-3162

Kindercare Learning CentersFrederick, MD301-695-9088

La Petite AcademyFrederick, MD301-695-7227

Learning Tree Early Learning CenterBrunswick, MD 301-834-7577

Lucy School: An Arts-Based Preschool and KindergartenMiddletown, MD301-293-1163

Meadows MontessoriFrederick, MD 301-662-8910

Middletown United Methodist ChurchMiddletown, MD 301-371-8681

Mom’s Day Out Christian Learning CenterFrederick, MD301-473-4337 x 305

Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter SchoolFrederick, MD301-631-3888

Onica Prall Child Development Laboratory School at Hood CollegeFrederick, MD 301-696-3416

Stepping Stone Centers Frederick & Middletown, MD301-662-4242, 301-371-4711

St. John Regional Catholic SchoolFrederick, MD301-662-6722

St. Paul’s Learning CenterMyersville, MD301-293-1980

St. Thomas More AcademyBuckeystown, MD301-874-9014

Trinity Center for Early Childhood DevelopmentFrederick, MD301-662-2728

Walkersville United Methodist Church Weekday NurseryWalkersville, MD301-845-4282

Yes I Can Children’s CenterIjamsville, MD 301-831-6166

YMCAFrederick & Monrovia, MD301-663-513, 301-607-6900

FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (FCPS)Superintendent, Dr. Linda BurgeeGeneral Information: 301-644-5000www.fcps.org

Frederick County Board Of Education115 E. Church StreetFrederick, MD 21701301-696-6850

FCPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Ballenger Creek Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-2500

Brunswick Elementary Brunswick, MD 240-236-2900

Carroll Manor Elementary Adamstown, MD 240-236-3800

Centerville Elementary Frederick, MD 240-566-0100

Deer Crossing Elementary New Market, MD 240-236-5900

Emmitsburg Elementary Emmitsburg, MD 240-236-1750

glade Elementary Walkersville, MD 240-236-2100

green Valley Elementary Monrovia, MD 240-236-3400

Hillcrest Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-3200

Kemptown Elementary Monrovia, MD 240-236-3500

Lewistown Elementary Thurmont, MD 240-236-3750

Liberty Elementary Libertytown, MD 240-236-1800

Lincoln Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-2650

Middletown Elementary Middletown, MD 240-236-1100

Middletown Primary Middletown, MD 240-566-0200

Monocacy Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-1400

Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter SchoolFrederick, MD 301-668-5013

Myersville Elementary Myersville, MD 240-236-1900

New Market Elementary New Market, MD 240-236-1300

New Midway Elementary Keymar, MD 240-236-1500

North Frederick Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-2000

Oakdale Elementary Ijamsville, MD 240-236-3300

Orchard grove Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-2400


Parkway Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-2600

Sabillasville Elementary Sabillasville, MD 240-236-6000

Spring Ridge Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-1600

Thurmont Elementary Thurmont, MD 240-236-0900

Thurmont Primary Thurmont, MD 240-236-2800

Tuscarora Elementary Frederick, MD 240-566-0000

Twin Ridge Elementary Mt. Airy, MD 240-236-2300

Urbana Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-2200

Valley Elementary Jefferson, MD 240-236-3000

Walkersville Elementary Walkersville, MD 240-236-1000

Waverley Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-3900

Whittier Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-3100

Wolfsville Elementary Myersville, MD 240-236-2250

Woodsboro Elementary Woodsboro, MD 240-236-3700

Yellow Springs Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-1700

FCPS MIDDLE SCHOOLSBallenger Creek Middle Frederick, MD 240-236-5700

Brunswick Middle Brunswick, MD 240-236-5400

Crestwood Middle Frederick, MD 240-566-9000

governor Thomas Johnson Middle Frederick, MD 240-236-4900

Middletown Middle Middletown, MD 240-236-4200

Monocacy Middle Frederick, MD 240-236-4700

Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter SchoolFrederick, MD 301-668-5013

New Market Middle New Market, MD 240-236-4600

Oakdale Middle Ijamsville, MD 240-236-5500


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Thurmont Middle Thurmont, MD 240-236-5100

Urbana Middle Ijamsville, MD 240-566-9200

Walkersville Middle Walkersville, MD 240-236-4400

West Frederick Middle Frederick, MD 240-236-4000

Windsor Knolls Middle Ijamsville, MD 240-236-5000

FCPS HIgH SCHOOLS Brunswick High Brunswick, MD 240-236-8600

Catoctin High Thurmont, MD 240-236-8100

Frederick High Frederick, MD 240-236-7000

governor Thomas Johnson High Frederick, MD 240-236-8200

Linganore High Frederick, MD 240-566-9700

Oakdale High Ijamsville, MD 240-566-9400

Middletown High Middletown, MD 240-236-7400

Tuscarora High Frederick, MD 240-236-6400

Urbana High Ijamsville, MD 240-236-7600

Walkersville High Walkersville, MD 240-236-7200

OTHER FCPS SCHOOLS AND PROgRAMS(Information is excerpted from the FCPS Calendar Handbook available at www.fcps.org.)

Adult Education/Flexible Evening High Walkersville, MD 240-236-8450

Career and Technology Center240-236-8500

FCPS Excel Schools At designated schools, students performing below grade-level standards are required to attend school beyond the regular hours and/or days of operation in order to receive specialized instruction.

FCPS Fast Forward Through agreements with various post-secondary institutions, the FCPS Fast Forward program is an opportunity for students to earn college credit for certain high school classes in which they achieve a grade of “B” or better.

FCPS gifted and Talented, Enrichment 301-696-6891Based on multiple performance criteria, students with outstanding capabilities and specific academic aptitudes participate in enriched and accelerated learning activities.

FCPS Heather Ridge School240-236-8000Provides a transitional educational program for all secondary students who require a highly structured setting. It is a challenging and rigorous learning environment that prepares students for graduation, post-secondary education, and career development.

FCPS High School AcademiesThe following programs are available to students countywide at the high schools listed: Brunswick –Teaching Academy; Catoctin–Environmental Academy; Frederick–Advanced Placement Diploma Academy; Governor Thomas Johnson–Arts & Communications Magnet; Linganore–Junior ROTC Magnet; Middletown–Advanced Placement Experience Academy (APEX); Tuscarora–Pre-Engineering Academy; Urbana–International Baccalaureate (IB) Magnet; Walkersville–

Pre-Engineering Academy. Out-of-district students must provide their own transportation, and enrollment may be limited. For more information, contact the school guidance office.

Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School301-668-5013Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students are enrolled through a lottery system and attend classes grouped in mixed ages and abilities.

OTHER EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OFFERED THROUgH FCPSEarth And Space Science Laboratory 240-236-2694The Earth and Space Science Laboratory is located at Lincoln Elementary School and may be used by all students in Frederick County. Emphasis is placed on use by grades 1-5. Planetarium programs are open to the public.

English Language Learning (ELL)240-236-8763Promotes successful integration into mainstream academic programs for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 whose first, or primary, language is not English and who have limited English proficiency. ELL students new to Frederick County are assessed for English language proficiency. The ELL department recognizes the importance of parental involvement and provides interpreters for parent conferences and many translated documents.

Even Start 240-236-8780Located at Hillcrest Elementary and Rock Creek School, Even Start is a federally funded grant program offering classes four days per week for qualifying families served by Waverley and Hillcrest elementary schools. This family literacy program targets families in need of Adult Basic Education or English Language Learner classes. Parents and their young children birth through age 8 participate in various program components: adult education, parenting, early childhood education, interactive literacy activities, and home visits.



FCPS Summer ProgramsOur schools offer a variety of summer remedial, enrichment, and credit courses for all grades during the summer. An elementary Summer Success Program helps currently enrolled students who have not met the county readiness standard for the next level. In addition, regular summer school is offered to middle school students who need to repeat or review a core course taken during the school year. High school students can make up a failing grade, have an opportunity to improve a previously earned grade, or earn credit for a course not taken. Information about courses, locations, and fees is available in the spring from school principals.

Judy Center240-236-8770Prepares students for academic success in school through a combination of high-quality childcare, educational experiences, and comprehensive family services. Based at Waverley Elementary, the program also offers services at Hillcrest and Lincoln Elementary. Judy Center services are available to all families residing in those school districts with a child through age 5.

Learning/Language Support301-696-6887The Learning/Language Support Program provides specialized intervention addressing the needs of students identified as having phonics-based reading difficulties. Teachers are trained to identify appropriate students and implement strategies for remediation. This program is available in all elementary and middle schools.

TITLE I 301-696-6894Provides supplemental instructional services to meet student needs in some schools with a high concentration of low-income families. Emphasis is on additional assistance in reading and mathematics.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLSIn addition to providing outstanding public schools, Frederick County also offers a generous and varied selection of truly excellent independent schools, with something to fit each individual student and family. Call the school’s phone number for more information and enrollment criteria.

The Banner School (Pre-K - 8)Frederick, MD301-695-9320

The Barnesville School (Pre-K - 8)Barnesville, MD301-972-0341

Beth Sholom Day School (Pre-K - K)Frederick, MD 301-663-3427

Frederick Adventist School (K - 8)Frederick, MD301-663-0363

Frederick Christian Academy (K - 12)Frederick, MD301-473-8990

Friends Meeting School (Pre-K - 8)Ijamsville, MD 301-798-0288

The goddard School (Pre-K - K)Frederick, MD 301-631-6699

Urbana, MD 240-699-0006

grace Baptist Academy (K-12)Brunswick, MD 301-834-5000

Lucy School (Pre-K - 2)Middletown, MD 301-293-1163

Mother Seton School (Pre-K - 8)Emmitsburg, MD301-447-3161

New Life Christian School (K - 12)Frederick, MD301-663-8418

Saint Thomas More Academy (Pre-K - 8)Buckeystown, MD301-874-9014

St. John Regional Catholic School (Pre-K - 8)Frederick, MD301-662-6722

St. John’s Catholic Prep High School(9 - 12)Frederick, MD301-662-4210

Trinity School of Frederick (K - 8)Frederick, MD 301-228-2333

Visitation Academy (Pre-K - 8)Frederick, MD301-662-2814

HOMESCHOOLINg RESOURCESFrederick County Public Schools Office of Pupil Personnel301-644-5238When new to Frederick County and considering homeschooling, contact the Frederick County Public School’s Office of Pupil Personnel for information on how to proceed with home instruction.

Maryland State Department of EducationFor a list of “Nonpublic entities registered with the Maryland State Department of Education to Supervise Home Instruction of Maryland Students” visit: www.msde.state.md.us/nonpublic/home_instruction/table_contents.htm.

Homeschool Frederick!An educational portal for the homeschool community in Frederick, this site provides resources available through umbrella groups, Student Services personnel in Frederick County Public Schools, hybrid organizations, businesses, and others interested in the homeschool community. The site provides an extensive list of homeschool support groups or umbrella organizations in Frederick County. www.homeschoolfrederick.com

Telos Academy of Mindworks301-898-7222Provides tutorial programs for 6th- 10th grade homeschooled students.www.mindworkslearning.net

SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES IN FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Information is excerpted from the 2010-2011 Calendar Handbook available at www.fcps.org.)

FCPS Director of Special Education301-644-5281

FCPS Learning for Life ProgramHoused in a regular school setting, this program is designed to meet the needs of moderately disabled students that are not diploma bound. Small-group instruction is based on IEP goals and students have opportunities for inclusion with non-disabled peers, as appropriate. Students learn functional life skills as well as academics.


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FCPS Child Find Project301-644-5292Child Find is the process for identifying all children from birth through age 21 who have special needs.

FCPS Challenges Program301-644-5281 Provides integrated support to students with special needs in communication, social skills, academics, and pre-vocational/vocational skills. Services are available for children age 3 through 21.

Infants and Toddlers Program301-600-1612This interagency program provides early intervention services for children from birth through age 2 who are experiencing developmental delays in areas such as motor development, cognition, communication, social-emotional, or self-help skills. Audiology, nursing, nutrition, occupational and physical therapy, vision and hearing services, speech/language therapy, special instruction, developmental pediatrics, and family counseling services are available at no cost to families. The Frederick County Health Department is the lead agency for this program, together with FCPS, the Frederick County Department of Social Services, and the Maryland School for the Deaf.

FCPS Partners for Success 240-236-8430 Serves parents and educational professionals of all Frederick County children and youth with disabilities from ages 3 through 21. For parents, Partners for Success offers individual consultation, an information and referral service, problem-solving assistance, training, and support. For educators, the program offers information on disabilities and support for making accommodations for students with special needs.

FCPS Pyramid Program Serves students with significant emotional/behavioral needs who require intensive special education and therapeutic services in a small-group setting. Students have opportunities for inclusion with non-disabled peers, as appropriate. Most students also receive special transportation and other related services. This program

is housed at Lewistown Elementary, Ballenger Creek Middle, New Market Middle, Tuscarora High, and Walkersville High.

FCPS Rock Creek School301-236-8700Provides individualized special education programs for eligible students with more severe intellectual, physical, emotional, hearing, visual, and learning disabilities, from age 3 through the school year they reach age 21. Students are admitted by the county IEP team process.

FCPS Success Program240-236-8436 Provides post-secondary transition education for students ages 18-21 who have completed at least four years in a comprehensive high school and exhibit potential for competitive employment. Students earn a Maryland Certificate of Completion. They work in a community-based setting to learn skills for independent living and are exposed to the world of work.

Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC)301-644-5281 The Frederick County SECAC meets monthly, September-May, to collaborate with and provide input to the Special Education Office. Membership includes parents, community representatives, students, and FCPS staff. Meetings are open to the public and new membership is solicited each year.

OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCESLOCATE: Child Care Special Needs Enhanced Counseling Servicetoll free: 1-800-999-0120 TDD: 410-385-1042

The ARC of Frederick CountyFrederick, MD 301-663-0909www.arcfc.org

Autism Society of AmericaFrederick County Chapter301-746-8080www.frederick-autism.org


Challenger BaseballFrederick, MD 301-694-8673 www.challengerfrederick.org

Dept. of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)Frederick, MD 301-699-3075

Frederick County Developmental CenterFrederick, MD301-600-1611Provides funding of respite services for children with special healthcare needs and their families.

Frederick County Special Olympics Frederick, MD 301-694-7779 www.somdfrederick.org

Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding ProgramThurmont, MD 301-898-3587 www.fc4htrp.org

F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Frederick County-based group formed to connect with other families to lend support, network, and educate each other on Down Syndrome.www.friendsoffredco.org/index.htm

The Jefferson SchoolJefferson, MD301-624-8400For students with primary emotional disturbance and/or behavior disorders and secondary learning, developmental, and post-traumatic stress disorders.

Job Training Association (JTA) Frederick, MD 301-631-3566

Kennedy Krieger InstituteBaltimore, MD toll free: 1-888-554-2080www.kennedykrieger.org

Maryland School for the Deaf Frederick, MD301-360-2000TDD: 301-360-2001www.msd.edu

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FCPS SCHOOL CLOSINg RULES—INCLEMENT WEATHER

Are Schools Closed for Snow?

• Check for bulletins at www.fcps.org

• Subscribe to the FCPS FindOutFirst e-mail and text message service: www.fcps.org/fof

• Watch FCPS-TV on Comcast cable channel 18

• Tune in to local TV and radio stations

When travel conditions…

Delay school opening TWO hours:

• Breakfast is still served.

• Pre-k students attend ninety-minute sessions. Morning sessions start two hours late and dismiss one hour later than usual, while afternoon sessions start one hour later than usual and dismiss at the regular time.

• Morning Career & Technology Center classes start two hours late and dismiss about one hour later than usual. Afternoon CTC sessions start forty minutes late and dismiss at the regular time.

• If an early dismissal was planned to accommodate a Teacher Work Session, FCPS will typically postpone the early dismissal until another day and, on the delayed-opening day, keep students in school until their regular dismissal time.

Close schools 2 hours early:

• Lunches are served.

• Morning pre-k students stay at school for dismissal with full-day students.

• Afternoon pre-k and Career & Technology Center (CTC) programs are canceled; CTC students stay at their home schools. Flexible Evening High and Heather Ridge Twilight programs are canceled.

For details see Regulation 400-2 at www.fcps.org


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HOMESCHOOLING IN FREDERICK—JUST THE FACTS!BY: BETH REDMOND, HOMESCHOOL FREDERICK

Homeschooling is growing in Frederick County and the United States. According to Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) there are approximately 2170 registered homeschoolers in the county, up from 1655 last year. Nationwide, the relative increase in the percentage of students homeschooled has been dramatic, increasing by 74% from 1999 to 2007, the last date numbers were captured by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) (http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2009/2009030.pdf ).

As the numbers increase, so do the reasons that people choose to homeschool. Many people assume that most parents homeschool for religious reasons. But per the NCES, this is only cited as the most important reason for about one third of families: “The reason reported by the highest percentage of homeschoolers’ parents as being most important was to provide religious or moral instruction (36 percent). For an additional 21 percent, the most important reason

was concern about the school environment, and for 17 percent it was dissatisfaction with the academic instruction available at other schools.” Other “most important” reasons cited included interest in a non-traditional education, special needs, and family time, travel, or distance.

HOW IS HOMESCHOOLINg REgULATED?Homeschooling laws vary by state. In Maryland, homeschoolers have a few options for how they choose to be monitored. After registering with their local school system, they may choose to be monitored by the local school system, or they may choose to be supervised by a private school or organization, often church-related, that is registered with Maryland’s Department of Education. Homeschoolers monitored by their local school system keep a portfolio of the student’s work to demonstrate compliance. Participation in the state’s standardized testing is optional and parents may choose the curriculum used.

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DOWNSIDES TO HOMESCHOOLINgParents are fully responsible for the costs of school materials, textbooks, and supplies, and sometimes there is a loss of one income when a parent is homeschooling. Parents who choose to homeschool give up certain benefits available to children in the public school system. For example, homeschooled children in Maryland, unlike many other states, are not allowed to participate in school sponsored sports or other after-school activities. With regard to special education, FCPS will provide Child Find services which include location, identification, and evaluation of students who are homeschooled within Frederick County. But no special education services are provided by FCPS after the evaluation if the child remains homeschooled. This differs from children parentally-placed in private schools who may retain eligibility for some special education services.

TO FIND OUT MORE: Frederick County has a large and welcoming homeschool community. For more information on this growing educational alternative see: www.homeschoolfrederick.com and www.fcps.org.

COLLEgES/UNIVERSITIES College of Notre Dame of Maryland at Frederick Community College Frederick, MD 410-532-5500 www.ndm.edu

Frederick Community CollegeFrederick, MD301-846-2400www.frederick.edu

Frostburg State UniversityFrostburg, MD301-687-4411www.frostburg.edu

Hagerstown Community CollegeHagerstown, MD301-790-2800www.hagerstowncc.edu

Hood CollegeFrederick, MD301-663-3131www.hood.edu

McDaniel College (Formerly Western Maryland College)Westminster, MD 410-857-2260toll free: 1-800-638-5005www.mcdaniel.edu

Mount Saint Mary’s UniversityEmmitsburg, MDtoll free: 1-800-448-4347www.msmary.edu

Mount Saint Mary’s University Continuing Studies CenterFrederick, MD 301-682-8315toll free: 1-877-982-2329www.msmary.edu/adult

Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV304-876-5000www.shepherd.edu

University of Maryland at College ParkCollege Park, MD301-405-1000www.umd.edu

University System of Maryland at HagerstownHagerstown, MD240-527-2060www.hagerstown.usmd.edu

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BENEFITS OF HOMESCHOOLINg: Homeschooling can be a great way to provide individualized instruction based on the child’s needs and/or interests. For example, a teen interested in art could structure their homeschool day around project-based learning. Their course of study may include building a portfolio, interviewing working artists, studying geometry as it pertains to art and architecture, writing a business plan for selling their art work, and volunteering as a teen intern at the National Gallery of Art.

Students can move at their own pace and work at their own level without feeling rushed or held back. The ability to get things done in a focused manner often allows more time for outside activities such as sports, music lessons, volunteering, or internships.

Many homeschoolers also join local homeschool cooperatives which meet on a regular basis for socializing, field trips, and academic enrichment. Frederick County has many active homeschool cooperatives. You can find a list of these at www.homeschoolfrederick.com under the listings for support groups.

Many colleges, including some of the most selective, are now very accepting of homeschoolers and one Frederick County homeschooling family currently has two children enrolled at Harvard University.


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Now that the holidays are over some of us may be suffering from the blues. We get these dips in mood because the days are shorter with fewer hours of daylight and we tend to be less active. Scientists agree that light and exercise improve mood. Getting outside to exercise will expose you to the full spectrum light as well as giving you the benefits of exercise. Even when the weather is bad, indoor exercise is a great way to stay happy and healthy throughout the winter.

When you exercise, particularly with aerobic activities, your body pumps adrenalin and endorphins as well as higher levels of oxygen and the neurotransmitter serotonin into your bloodstream. High levels of serotonin are associated with a happy mood while lower levels are associated with feelings of sadness or depression. Research shows that serotonin levels in the body are influenced by exposure to sunlight and other factors including exercise and diet.

When we are feeling blue, it can be hard to get moving. Experts say that you can break up your exercise time throughout the day. Walking as little as ten minutes, three times a day, on three days each week can make a difference. You can use simple strategies to add a little exercise to each day. Try parking a little farther from the door of the grocery store or at the far end of the mall from the store you intend to visit. Your errand will be a motivator to get you to take those few extra steps.

As you think about activities you might like to do, assess what each has to offer and try to choose a variety that offer a range of benefits. For example, walking, jogging, swimming, skiing, playing basketball, or taking jazzercise or aerobics will offer you the benefits of aerobic exercise and improve your strength, endurance, and stamina. Yoga, Pilates, karate, weight training, or stretching will help you build strength, flexibility, and manage stress.

Other kinds of activities will give you the benefits of social engagement. Going to a “paint your own” pottery store gets you out into the community while you produce something that is uniquely yours. Similar benefits can be found by taking craft classes such

BY: BARBARA LUBORSKY, WAY TO GROW, LLC

as knitting, beading, sewing, scrapbooking, painting, or jewelry-making. These classes abound in and around Frederick at privately owned businesses as well as through the local recreation department. The internet is an excellent way to find just about any kind of class you may want here in Frederick.

Remember to take the same approach when planning for your kids. They need plenty of opportunities to get off the couch and move! Most of the venues already mentioned have programs and classes for kids too. Frederick has many options for sports for kids, from structured leagues to clinics that run at the county and city recreation centers. Even something as simple as a walk around the block can go a long way to change everyone’s frame of mind. Be adventurous, and most of all, have fun!

Be kind to yourself and keep in mind that changing the way we do things is a big undertaking and it will take some time. Think of yourself as a work in progress and allow changes to happen gradually. Also, if you feel very sad and think you are clinically depressed, call your healthcare provider and make an appointment to get professional help.

Barbara Luborsky, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist and owner of Way to Grow, LLC in Frederick. She specializes in treating kids with sensory processing disorder, learning differences, and autism spectrum disorders.

Now that the holidays are over some of us may be suffering from the blues. We get these dips in mood because the days are shorter with fewer hours of daylight and we tend to be less active. Scientists agree that light and exercise improve mood.


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FMH Preventative Cardiology and Rehabilitation400 W. Seventh StreetFrederick, MD 21701240-566-3229Outpatient, hospital-based program designed for patients who have experienced a recent cardiac event.

FMH Psychiatric Services400 W. Seventh StreetFrederick, MD 21701240-566-3904Crisis intervention. Inpatient and outpatient care. Behavioral health partners. Outpatient clinic.

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Radiation Oncology: 240-566-4500

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Located across the street from the hospital, provides quality cancer care for patients and aids efforts to finding a cure for the disease.

FMH Rose Hill Rose Hill Plaza1562 Opossumtown PikeFrederick, MD 21702240-566-3100State-of-the-art outpatient facility providing laboratory services, imaging and rehabilitation services, and pre-admission testing.

FMH Urbana3430 Worthington Blvd.Frederick, MD 21704301-874-2163Provides x-ray imaging services, a lab draw and specimen collection station, and immediate care for non-life threatening emergencies on weekends.

FREDERICK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT350 Montevue LaneFrederick, MD 21702301-600-1029

FREDERICK MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FACILITIESFrederick Memorial HospitalMain Campus400 W. Seventh StreetFrederick, MD 21701www.fmh.org

General Information240-566-3300TTY: 240-566-3700

Emergency Room240-566-3500TTY: 240-566-3592

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FMH Immediate Care at Oak Street850 Oak StreetFrederick, MD 21701301-698-8374 A walk-in, no appointment needed healthcare facility.

FMH Immediate Care Mount Airy Mount Airy Plaza1502 S. Main StreetMt. Airy, MD 21771301-829-5888A walk-in, no appointment needed healthcare facility.

FMH Advanced Skin and Wound Care400 W. Seventh StreetFrederick, MD 21701240-566-3840Interdisciplinary care of wounds, ostomies, and skin conditions.

FMH Crestwood7211 Bank CourtFrederick, Maryland 21703240-215-1420Serving south Frederick, FMH Crestwood provides state-of-the-art imaging and rehabilitation services, as well as a laboratory draw and specimen collection stations.

FMH Diabetes CenterFSK Mall 5500 Buckeystown PikeFrederick, MD 21703240-379-6045Diabetes self-management training. Certified by the American Diabetes Association.

FMH Home Health ServicesDivision of Frederick Memorial Healthcare System240-566-3568Comprehensive home health care system. Medicare certified and JCAHO accredited with commendation organization.

FMH Medical Fitness1845 Brookfield CourtFrederick, MD 21702301-620-1250Medically monitored exercise programs to promote good health and prevent disease.

FMH Mount AiryMount Airy Plaza1502 S. Main StreetMt. Airy, MD 21771301-829-5800Mount Airy location extends FMH services to local residents. Offers imaging services, home health care, laboratory, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and immediate care.

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Income Eligibility Guidelines forMaryland WIC Program Benefits

Effective April 6, 2009185 Percent of 2009 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines

Applicants must meet income guidelines

Frederick WIC is an equal opportunity provider and employer

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Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, Inc.708 W. Rogers AvenueBaltimore, MD 21209410-578-8600www.mwph.org

Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health14901 Broschart Road Rockville, MD 20850 301-251-4500www.potomacridge.com

Saint Agnes Hospital900 S. Caton AvenueBaltimore, MD 21229410-368-6000www.stagnes.org

Shady grove Adventist Hospital9901 Medical Center DriveRockville, MD 20850301-279-6000www.adventisthealthcare.com

Sheppard Pratt Services at Frederick Memorial Hospital400 W. Seventh StreetFrederick, MD 21701240-566-3990www.sheppardpratt.org/index.cfm

Washington Adventist Hospital7600 Carroll AvenueTakoma Park, MD 20912301-891-7600www.adventisthealthcare.com

Washington County Hospital Association251 E. Antietam StreetHagerstown, MD 21740301-790-8000www.wchsys.org

Washington Hospital Center110 Irving Street, NW Washington, DC 20010202-877-7000www.whcenter.org

Frederick Memorial Hospital400 W. Seventh StreetFrederick, MD 21701240-566-3300www.fmh.org

Frederick Surgical Center915 Toll House Avenue Frederick, MD 21701301-694-3400

georgetown University Hospital3800 Reservoir Road, NWWashington, DC 20007202-444-2000www.georgetownuniversityhospital.org

The gettysburg Hospital147 Gettys StreetGettysburg, PA 17325717-334-2121www.gettysburghosp.org

good Samaritan Hospital5601 Loch Raven BoulevardBaltimore, MD 21239410-532-8000www.goodsam-md.org

greater Baltimore Medical Center (gBMC)6701 N. Charles StreetBaltimore, MD 21204443-849-2000www.gbmc.org

Holy Cross Hospital1500 Forest Glen RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-754-7000www.holycrosshealth.org

Johns Hopkins Medical Center600 N. Wolfe StreetBaltimore, MD 21287toll free: 1-800-455-6467www.hopkinsmedicine.org

Mercy Medical Center301 St. Paul’s PlaceBaltimore, MD 21202410-332-9000www.mdmercy.com

FMH Wellness CenterFSK Mall5500 Buckeystown PikeFrederick, MD 21703240-379-6000240-379-6010Provides wellness education and health screenings. Promotes healthier lifestyles by providing health education classes, health screenings, and individual services.

Hospice of Frederick County516 Trail Avenue, Suite CFrederick, MD 21701240-566-3030Medical, emotional, and spiritual support for those with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Offers bereavement support.

REgIONAL HOSPITALSAdventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland9909 Medical Center DriveRockville, MD 20850240-864-6000www.adventisthealthcare.com

Brook Lane Health ServicesMental Health Services13218 Brook Lane Drive P.O. Box 1945 Hagerstown, MD 21742301-733-0330toll free: 1-800-342-2992www.brooklane.org

Carroll County general Hospital200 Memorial AvenueWestminster, MD 21157410-848-3000www.ccgh.com

Children’s National Medical Center111 Michigan Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20010202-884-5000toll free: 1-800-787-0021www.cnmc.org

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PROGRAMS FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART AT FOUNTAIN ROCK BY: ALICE NEMITSAS, PARK NATURALIST, FOUNTAIN ROCK PARK AND NATURE CENTERPHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF: ALICE NEMITSAS

help with weeding the many butterfly gardens in the spring, or to host in the nature center during weekend hours.

The nature center is dedicated to all ages. Over ten thousand visitors enter through its doors every year. Its one room is divided into areas that display birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects–including an active honey bee observation hive. Many school children enjoy learning aspects of their curriculums through a captivating environment with hands-on experiences. Nature birthday parties are offered on the weekends to all ages and summer nature camps for children are always popular throughout the summer months.

So young–or just young at heart—come and see all that Fountain Rock has to offer!

Fountain Rock Park is located at 8516 Fountain Rock Court, Walkersville, MD in Frederick County. To learn more about the park call 301-898-1460 or log onto www.recreater.com.

To many, Fountain Rock Park and Nature Center is still the best kept secret in Frederick County. Upon entering the park, visitors are impressed by its mature trees and wildflower gardens. The handicapped-accessible park welcomes seniors to come and explore its meandering paths that lead throughout the park.

Its nature center is open to walk-in visitors on the weekend and to group-programs during the week. There is also a children’s playground, a large pavilion where you may eat lunch, a historic battery of lime kilns built in circa 1872, and a trout fishing pond stocked by DNR with rainbow trout. One path ends at an environmentally-protected quarry pond where birds, fish, and turtles can be seen in abundance.

The nature center offers many programs through the Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation. One of the favorite senior group-programs is “Reminiscing”. Seniors are invited to come and share with others their life experiences. All have a good time in reminiscing about their families, friends, accomplishments, and treasured memories. Many times it becomes a history lesson! Other examples of programs offered to senior individuals and groups include “Butterflies”, “Birding”, and “Campfires”.

Park Naturalist, Alice Nemitsas, encourages seniors to visit the park. “It’s a beautiful spot in Frederick County. Many visitors still tell me that they never knew the park existed.” She often sees seniors walking and enjoying the park in the late afternoon hours, even in winter. Some come to bird-watch or just read a book and listen to the sounds of nature. Some come to volunteer a couple hours and

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MAKE SMART DECISIONS ON THE ROAD

BY: CHARLES GISCHLAR, MARYLAND STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

Last winter was a challenge to say the least––a blizzard that welcomed the holidays, two back-to-back blizzards in February, and a late season blizzard in far Western Maryland. The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is prepared for whatever tricks Old Man Winter sends our way this year. Our salt barns are fully stocked and snowplows are shined up and ready to move snow. Sugar beet molasses is being purchased to mix with salt brine to stick on the roads for a longer duration during winter. The major question remains–are you prepared for winter and winter driving?

SHA reminds all highway users to “Take It Slow on Ice and Snow.” If conditions begin to deteriorate, let SHA get out in front of the storm and clear and treat the highways. If you must venture out, it is extremely important to never pass a plow or a group of plows known as a “snow plow train.”

It is also critical to get your vehicles in shape before the first flakes ever hit the ground. This includes checking your battery, making

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sure tires have adequate tread to deal with snow, and that all belts and hoses are in good condition. A few extra minutes of checking over your vehicle can potentially keep you from becoming stranded on the roads in less than perfect conditions.

SHA maintains the state numbered highways such as US 15, MD 80, and I-70. We don’t maintain all roads in the state as counties and local governments maintain the non-numbered roads. When winter begins knocking at our door, be prepared and have SHA’s website bookmarked on your PC, laptop, or mobile device. The address is www.roads.maryland.gov.

On the site, there are three key areas that you may want to pay attention to closely:

• First and foremost, the Choose Safety for Life page (www.choosesafetyforlife.com) will help you brush up on skills necessary to have a safe commute.

• On the SHA website, the home page features a link to our CHART system. Here you will receive real-time traffic and weather information and access to live traffic cameras located across the State. The site also has pavement temperatures on highways in the region.

• Lastly, on SHA’s home page is a “contact us” button. By clicking this tab, you will be directed to the page on how to contact SHA. If a problem or emergency situation arises on SHA-maintained highways, there is an online submission page that will be directed electronically to the appropriate department or maintenance facility in the area. This will help us pinpoint locations that require attention.

Be safe this winter season and make smart decisions on the road. By following simple rules of the road or not venturing out until SHA has had a chance to clear and treat the highways, we can all get through winter and look forward to longer, warmer days of springtime.


COMMUTER SERVICES MARC train to Washington, DCFrederick MARC Train Schedule The trains run Monday-Friday, departing Frederick three times in the morning and returning three times in the evening.

Link to the MTA Train site for train info: www.mtamaryland.com/services/marc

Trains depart from two stations: Departing: Downtown Monocacy (East Street extended) (Riverview Plaza) 5:12AM 5:18AM 6:05AM 6:11AM 7:10AM 7:16AM

Returning: Downtown Monocacy (East Street extended) (Riverview Plaza) 5:22PM 5:14PM 6:58PM 6:50PM 8:07PM 7:59PM

For more information on arrival and departure times at specific stops, call MARC at 1-800-325-RAIL.

Parking Monocacy Station: 800 free parking spaces

Downtown Station: No parking. TransIT provides two commuter shuttles to transport commuters to the train: Meet-the-MARC shuttles from Walkersville and Point of Rocks.

The shuttles are wheelchair accessible.

FaresThe fare for the TransIT Meet-the-MARC shuttle is $1.10 each way, but shuttle service is free to commuters who purchase MARC tickets or monthly passes in advance.

MTA 991 to Shady grove MetroCommuter bus service to the Shady Grove Metro station is provided by MTA #991 from the Monocacy Station. This schedule may be viewed on the MTA website, www.mtamaryland.com.

410-539-5000 (voice system)toll free: 1-866-RIDE-MTA (voice system)TTY: 410-539-3479

Montgomery Ride-On 240-777-7433TDD: 240-777-5869

PUBLIC TRANSITTransIT’s Connector routes operate in Frederick City and urbanized areas of Frederick County serving medical, employment, education, and shopping centers. These routes operate Monday-Friday from approximately 5:40AM to 9:30PM (9:45PM on Fridays) and from 7:30AM to 9:45PM on Saturday.

Fares are $1.10 each way for all routes except the Frederick-Emmitsburg route which is $1.25. Seniors and disabled citizens may ride for half price. Ten-trip tickets and monthly passes are available and there are discounts for seniors and students.

Commuter Shuttle Service:• The Brunswick Shuttle operates between

Brunswick, Knoxville, Jefferson, and Frederick.

• The Emmitsburg/Thurmont Shuttle operates between Emmitsburg, Thurmont, and Frederick.

• The Meet-the-MARC Shuttles operate between Walkersville and Frederick, and between Frederick and Point of Rocks. The shuttles are timed to meet many of the MARC trains to and from Washington D.C.

• The Route 85 Shuttle serves the business centers along Route 85 and Crestwood Boulevard.

• The East County Shuttle operates between Frederick and Spring Ridge and provides service to Lake Linganore, New Market, and eastern Frederick County upon request.

For specific shuttle routes or schedule information, please refer to the individual route brochures or call the TransIT office at 301-600-2065 or link to the Transit schedule site at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/transit.

TRANSIT-PLUS TransIT-plus is a shared-ride, demand-response transportation service for seniors and persons with disabilities. After registering with TransIT, these individuals contact TransIT to schedule a ride. For fares and to schedule a TransIT-plus trip call 301-600-1725.

PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR

SOON TO BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN FREDERICK COUNTY

Submitted by the Maryland State Highway Administration (www.marylandroads.com)

US 15Limits: At Mount Zion Road

Work: Ridesharing facility construction

Start Date: Summer 2010

Est. Comp: Spring 2011

I-70Limits: East of MD 144 (Patrick Street) to west of MD 355 (Urbana Pike)

Work: Interchange construction

Start Date: Summer 2010

Est. Comp: Summer 2013

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RideshareAs a member of the Washington Metropolitan Council of Government’s Commuter Connections, TransIT provides car and vanpool matching services free to Frederick area commuters.

For general TransIT information 24 hours a day, access the website at www.co.frederick.md.us/transit.

LOCAL AND REgIONAL AIRPORTSBaltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) Baltimore, MD 21240toll free: 1-800-435-9294www.bwiairport.com

Frederick Municipal Airport111 Airport Drive EastFrederick, MD 21701301-600-2262www.cityoffrederick.com

Hagerstown Regional AirportHagerstown, MD 21742240-313-2777www.hagerstown.com

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)Washington, DC 22201703-417-8000www.mwaa.com

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)Sterling, VA 20041703-572-2700www.mwaa.com

NAVIgATINg THE MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATIONCustomer Assistance Operators toll free: 1-800-950-1MVA

License, Emissions, Vehicle Registration InformationMonday-Friday: 7AM-6PMSaturday: 8AM-1PM www.mva.state.md.us

TDD (Hearing Impaired)toll free: 1-800-492-4575

Out of State301-729-4550

Local MVA Branch OfficeFull Service: Frederick County1601 Bowman’s Farm RoadFrederick, MD 21701toll free: 1-800-950-1MVA

Monday through Friday: 8:30AM-4:30PM (Full Services)

Saturday: 8:30AM-12:00PM (Driver License Services Only)

Closed State Holidays

Vehicle Registration and TagsVehicle owners have 60 days to register their vehicles after relocating to Maryland. You will need to supply proof of ownership and a Maryland Safety Inspection Certificate issued within 90 days prior to registering your vehicle. Safety inspections are not completed on rainy days. More information for new residents of Maryland can be found at www.mva.state.md.us/driverserv/apply/newtomd.htm.

Mark your Calendars for our Upcoming Events!

www.equinoxdance.org

January & February6 Week Youth Outreach

Workshop SeriesRegister at [email protected]

February 5First Saturday Mini

Performance & Open ClassesCultural Arts Center | 5-8:30pm

February 26Annual Children’s Concert“Sandman and the Sand Witch:

A story told through dance” (written by Ellen Nibali)

Cultural Arts CenterTWO SHOWS! 1 & 4pm

equinoxdancecompanyfrederick’s premiere adult modern dance troupe

April 15 & 16 EDC Annual Spring Performance

“Classics With A Twist”Friday, 8pm | Saturday, 2 & 8pm

Cultural Arts Center

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MARYLAND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL PRESENTS GIGGLES AND GORE THIS WINTERMaryland Shakespeare Festival, Frederick’s only professional classical theater company, will present the hilarious Much Ado About Nothing in February and the hair-raising Titus Andronicus later in March.

In the 2010-2011 “Season in Exile”, Maryland Shakespeare Festival’s acclaimed ensemble of professional actors from across the country

is taking on some of William Shakespeare’s most famous outcasts. This winter’s offerings will contrast the virtuous, wrongly-accused Hero of Much Ado About Nothing with the seductively bloodthirsty Tamora of Titus Andronicus.

Both plays will be presented in Maryland Shakespeare Festival’s smash-hit Bare Bard Experimental style. Today, professional theater

BY: KAREN FREEMAN, MARYLAND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPH CREDIT: JASON AUFDEM-BRINKE

A scene from the Bare Bard performance of Romeo & Juliet

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companies rehearse plays for as many as six weeks and follow the strict interpretations of a director, but in Shakespeare’s day, plays were produced with little or no rehearsal and the actors directed themselves. To recreate this experience and discover its value for our time, Maryland Shakespeare Festival’s Bare Bard actors arrive in Frederick on the Friday before a performance with their lines for the play fully memorized. They eat dinner together, talk about the play, and work on improvisational theater exercises. On Saturday, they practice sword fights, choreograph dances, and arrange live music. But they never rehearse the play or pre-plan any characterizations or scenes.

The first time the ensemble goes through the entire play together is on Saturday evening, with a live, sold-out audience witnessing every moment. They perform again on Sunday afternoon, inviting the audience to stay after the performance to meet the actors and discuss the play.

Maryland Shakespeare Festival will present the Much Ado About Nothing Bare Bard on Saturday, February 12th at 8:00PM and Sunday, February 13th at 2:00PM. In this famous romantic comedy about the bitter feud between Benedick and Beatrice that suddenly

turns romantic, the company is staging a “Match of Champions.” Acting Artistic Director John Bellomo and Board President Shannon Parks–audience favorites and company leaders–will be pitted head-to-head in the roles of Benedick and Beatrice. And in the midst of their bickering, what will become of Beatrice’s innocent young cousin Hero, who is falsely accused by her jealous fiancé?

The Titus Andronicus Bare Bard will play just one month later, on Saturday, March 19th at 8:00PM and Sunday, March 20th at 2:00PM. The company is delighted to welcome home former Artistic Director and Frederick resident Becky Kemper to help lead the ensemble through Shakespeare’s bloodiest play. No less than fourteen bodies will fall in the play’s brief 90-minute span, some hanged, some starved to death, and some too gory to mention here. Is Titus Andronicus, Shakespeare’s first play and a crowd pleaser in his time, just an Elizabethan version of the slasher film—or is there more here than meets the eye?

Both Bare Bards will be presented for a $15 suggested donation in the Parish Hall of All Saint’s Episcopal Church at 21 North Court Street in downtown Frederick. Visit www.mdshakes.org for more information.

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2010-2011 Season HighlightsEmmylou Harris | Golden Dragon Acrobats | David Sedaris | Maceo Parker Esperanza Spalding | Rhythm of the Dance | Jim Brickman | And many more!

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For every $100 spent in locally owned stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here. Spend it online and nothing comes home.

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MAKE SOME MUSIC WITH FCC’S STRING ENSEMBLEBY: LYNN FLEMING, DIRECTOR, FCC STRING ENSEMBLE

the attic or somewhere else in the house, and have re-discovered the fun of playing. Few resources are available for the adult beginner to join others and have the gratifying experience of playing in a group. Yes, Frederick Symphony Orchestra is here; and they have taken community level playing to ever-rising heights!

So what does a beginner do?

Well, first off, you can call FCC and register for this non-credit continuing education class. Or if you have questions, call Lynn Fleming at 301-922-0398 or email [email protected]. Currently, the group meets in the music building on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:00PM. Registration began in December, and first class will be on Tuesday, January 25, 2011.

What about youngsters? Are they welcome? Yes, absolutely! Anyone with a joy for music and a desire to play in a group is welcome to join in. What kind of music do we play? Anything from Bach to Birdland, Brahms, Beethoven, and Beatles—add some Tchaikovsky and Duke Ellington, and you have an idea of the eclectic selections the group covers each semester, and you will see why this group attracts newcomers of all ages!

And what do the members say? Well, after the concert and reception last spring, the members of the group asked for “ just one more rehearsal–PLEASE!”–and so, rehearse they did!

Are you interested in making music and having fun? In January 2008, Frederick Community College (FCC) added a string ensemble to its roster of performing opportunities. The first season took off with a small group of five players under the direction of Lynn Fleming. Lynn Fleming, director, is a double bassist with several decades of orchestral and chamber music experience. A Juilliard graduate from New York City, Lynn has taught musicians throughout her career. Having joined FCC in 2007 she enthusiastically responded to the challenge of developing a string orchestra.

The planning of this musical group began years ago, with many minds bringing various needs to the table. According to Dr. Jan Holly, FCC’s department chair for Communications, Humanities and Arts, the String Ensemble is designed to provide an opportunity for players to learn musically challenging repertoire, improve on ensemble playing, and to perform.

Says Dr. Holly, “This group is a triple threat. They consume volumes of entertaining music, they work together as a great team, and they give the audience a fun show! Its numbers have more than doubled since it was established two years ago. We expect it to continue to grow and grow and grow!”

Many youth orchestra abound for talented and beginning students; in fact, many children who are in school have the opportunity to play in class several times a week, in some schools– every day. But consider the poor adult beginner! Typically, this musician, who works full time, has decided to study an instrument as part of FCC’s Continuing Education Music Enrichment Program.

Some might be skilled on another instrument and are just looking to have “fun” with a new instrument. And then there are those who played “way back when” who might still have their instruments in

This group is a triple threat. They consume volumes of entertaining music, they work together as a great team, and they give the audience a fun show!

South Mountain Recreation Area301-791-4767

Swallow Falls State Park and Harrington Manor State Park301-387-6938

Washington Monument State Park301-791-4767 (County, C8)

MUSEUMSBarbara Fritchie House and Museum301-698-0630 (City, G11)

Beatty Cramer Architectural Museum301-293-2215 (County, J9)

The Frederick County Historical Society 301-663-1188 (City, I9)

Brunswick Railroad Museum301-834-7100(County, C14)

george Alfred Townsend Museum301-371-4575

National Museum of Civil War Medicine301-695-1864 (City, I11)

Rose Hill Manor Children’s Museum301-600-1646 (County, H10)

Schifferstadt Architectural Museum301-663-3885 (County, H11)

Seton Shrine Center 301-447-6606 (County, J2)

Taney House Museum301-663-7880 (City, E13)

ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS COUNTYWIDEAdventure Park USA301-865-6800 (County, L12)

Boy Scouts301-739-1211

Catoctin Rec Center301-600-1358 (County, I5)

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo301-271-3180 (County, H6)

Centerville Rec Center240-629-6639 (County, J13)

Deer Crossing Rec Center301-865-1769 (County, K11)

NATIONAL PARKSAppalachian TrailHarper’s Ferry, WV304-535-6331

Catoctin Mountain Park Visitors’ Center301-663-9388

C & O Canal National Park301-739-4200 (County, G3)

National Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial ParkEmmitsburg, MD301-447-1365 (County, J2)

Shenandoah National ParkFront Royal, VA540-999-3500

STATE PARKSReservations: 1-888-432-CAMP (2267)www.reservations.dnr.state.md.us

Big Run State Park301-895-5453

Cunningham Falls State Park301-271-7574 (County, G4)

Dans Mountain State Park301-465-5487

Deep Creek Lake301-387-5563

Fort Frederick State ParkBig Pool, MD301-842-2155

gambrill State Park - Tea Room301-271-7574 (County, F9)

gathland State Park301-791-4767

greenbrier State Park301-791-4767 (County, C7)

Herrington Manor State Park301-334-9180

New germany State Park301-895-5453

Patuxent River State Park301-924-2127

Rocky gap State Park301-777-2139

Fountain Rock Recreation Center 301-898-1460

Frederick City Recreation Department301-600-1492 (City, G9)

Frederick County Parks and Recreation301-600-1646 (City, I9)

Frederick Indoor Sports Center240-215-4040 (County, H10)

Frederick Ski Club301-695-4417

girl Scouts301-662-5106

Middletown Rec Center240-566-0222 (County, E11)

Oakdale Rec Center301-600-1359 (County, J11)

Skate Frederick301-662-7362 (County, I10)

Tuscarora Rec Center240-566-0025 (County, H12)

YMCA301-663-5131 (County, J1)

SPORTS FOR THE DISABLEDBaltimore Chapter-Baltimore Adapted Recreation and Sports [BARS]410-771-4606 www.barsinfo.org

Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating410-626-0273www.crab-sailing.org

Disabled Sports USA301-217-0960www.dsusa.org

Maryland Ravens (Wheelchair Basketball)410-825-5359www.mdravens.org

LINKS TO AREA SPORTS If you coach a sport you’d like to see listed in future Guides, please email [email protected]. If you see an error or note a change in any of the listings above, please update us ASAP. Thanks!


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January 1–31, 2011 MONOCACY AND THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

Hours: 8:30AM-5PM

Description: The visitor center will feature an exhibit on slavery and slave resistance at L’Hermitage, home to the second largest enslaved population in Frederick County in 1800. The exhibit will explore the lives of those who were enslaved at L’Hermitage and sought freedom, including artifacts taken from excavations of the slave village.

Location: Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick

Contact: 301-662-3515

January 2, 2011CARILLON CONCERT

Hours: 12PM

Description: Carillon concerts featuring City Carillonneur John Widmann. Free. Tower will be open.

Location: Baker Park, Carillon Tower, Frederick

January 1–8, 2011HANSEL AND GRETEL

Hours: Various showtimes

Description: When Hansel and Gretel get lost in the forbidden forest after their trail of bread crumbs disappears, they come upon an enticing gingerbread cottage. The problem is, it’s inhabited by a witch! As the witch plots to keep them there forever, the siblings must figure out how to avoid becoming her next dessert!

Location: Maryland Ensemble Theatre31 W. Patrick Street, Frederick

Contact: 301-694-4744

January 1–28, 2011EXHIBIT: “BINDING WOUNDS, PUSHING BOUNDARIES: AFRICAN AMERICANS IN CIVIL WAR MEDICINE”

Hours: Museum hours

Description: The National Museum of Civil War Medicine honors the history of the African Americans that served in the American Civil War by mounting its latest exhibit: “Binding Wounds, Pushing Boundaries: African Americans in Civil War Medicine”. The exhibit was developed and produced by the National Library of Medicine with research assistance from the Historical Society of Washington, DC.

Location: National Museum of Civil War Medicine 48 E. Patrick Street, Frederick

Contact: 301-695-1864

January 1, 2011FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON

Hours: 12PM

Description: New Year’s Day Potomac River Plunge to benefit the Brunswick Area Recreation Commission, Brunswick Main Street, and local charities.

Location: Brunswick Campground, Brunswick

Contact: 301-834-8045

January 1, 2011JANUARY FIRST SATURDAY - DOWNTOWN FREDERICK GIVES BACK

Hours: 5-9PM

Description: Your favorite Downtown Frederick shops and restaurants will give back a portion of the evening’s proceeds to their favorite charities. Enjoy an evening of exhibit openings, guest artists, and live entertainment designed to showcase the best of Downtown Frederick on the First Saturday of every month. More than 80 shops, galleries, and restaurants are open until 9PM or later.

Location: Downtown Frederick Main Street Area, Market and Patrick Streets, Carroll Creek Park and Everedy Square & Shab Row, Frederick

Contact: 301-698-8118

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February 4, 2011APPALACHIAN SPRING

Hours: 8PM

Description: Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring paints a vivid picture of the verdant American countryside using folk dances and song.

Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W. Patrick Street, Frederick

Contact: 877-286-1444

February 4–March 5, 2011DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE


Description: An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet cafe. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man—with a lot of loose ends. So begins this wildly imaginative dark comedy, tracing the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her own assumptions about morality, redemption, and the need to connect in a technologically obsessed world.


Contact: 301-694-4744

January 30, 2011THE 10TH ANNUAL CHOCOLATE GALA

Hours: 2-5PM

Description: Sample goods from some of Frederick’s finest chocolatiers at this Valentine’s Day preview event. Approximately ten chefs, bakers, and chocolate makers will compete for various awards and guests can enjoy samplings while benefiting a good cause. The event will also feature wine pairings and other food selections.

Location: The Cultural Arts Center of Frederick 15 N. Market Street, Frederick

Contact: 301-662-4190

February 1–28, 2011MONOCACY AND THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

Hours: 8:30AM-5PM

Description: The visitor center will feature an exhibit on slavery and slave resistance at L’Hermitage, home to the second largest enslaved population in Frederick County in 1800. The exhibit will explore the lives of those who were enslaved at L’Hermitage and sought freedom, including artifacts taken from excavations of the slave village.


Contact: 301-662-3515

January 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2011FREDERICK COUNTY SOCIETY OF MODEL ENGINEERS (FCSME) OPEN HOUSE

Hours: 1-4PM

Description: Model railroad club open house and operating exhibit.

Location: FCSME Club423 E. Patrick Street, Frederick

Contact: 301-371-5293

January 21–22, 2011THE COMEDY PIGS

Hours: 9PM

Description: Improv/sketch comedy at its finest! The Pigs celebrate 18 years as the Mid-Atlantic’s premiere comedy troupe with some primetime shows and their trademark late night laugh-fests. Join the hilarity!


Contact: 301-694-4744

January 22, 2011EBPA 50/60’S DANCE

Hours: 8PM-12AM

Description: 50/60’s dance featuring The Rock and Roll Relics Band.

Location: Emmitsburg Ambulance Building 17701 Creamery Road, Emmitsburg

Contact: 301-447-6272

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February 12, 2011VICTORIAN TEA AND VALENTINE MAKING WORKSHOP

Hours: 12-3PM

Description: Join the Brunswick Railroad Museum for an afternoon of tea, light refreshments, and Victorian Valentines! Practice proper tea etiquette and create a one-of-a-kind Valentine using Victorian methods. Craft supplies are provided. Event is recommended for ages 7+. Space is limited. Reservations are required.

Location: Brunswick Railroad Museum 40 W Potomac Street, Brunswick

Contact: 301-834-7100

February 12 –13, 2011TAMING OF THE SHREW

Hours: Saturday 8PM and Sunday 2PM

Description: Taming of the Shrew is one of Shakespeare’s most well-known plays of courtship. Come see the play that inspired films “Kiss Me Kate” and “10 Things I Hate About You” to ask what is the balance between social roles and individual happiness? Part of the MSF Bare Bard series “A Season in Exile.”

Location: All Saints Episcopal Church106 W. Church Street, Frederick

Contact: 301-668-4090

February 6, 2011FREDERICK ARTIST MARKET

Hours: Call for times

Description: The indoor arts and crafts market features the work of up to 30 local artists, including jewelry, pottery, art, photography, and other hand-crafted items. The event is free and open to the public, and happens six times per year.


Contact: 301-662-4190

February 6, 2011FREDERICK COUNTY SOCIETY OF MODEL ENGINEERS (FCSME) OPEN HOUSE

Hours: 1-4PM

Description: Model railroad club open house and operating exhibit.

Location: FCSME Club423 E. Patrick Street, Frederick

Contact: 301-371-5293

February 12, 2011AFRICAN AMERICAN SURGEONS IN THE CIVIL WAR

Hours: 11AM-12PM

Description: Dr. Robert Slawson, MD, FACR opens the National Museum of Civil War Museum’s new lecture series, “Civil War Talk” with a lecture on “African American Surgeons in the Civil War”. Dr. Slawson is the author of “Prologue to Change: African Americans in Medicine in the Civil War”. The monthly lecture series feature distinguished speakers from 11AM-Noon on the second Saturday of each month from February through September.

Location: National Museum of Civil War Medicine 48 E. Patrick Street, Frederick

Contact: 301-695-1864

February 5, 2011FEBRUARY FIRST SATURDAY - FIRE & ICE

Hours: 5-9PM

Description: Sparkling ice sculptures, ice carving demonstrations, marshmallow roasting and hot cocoa stations await you in Downtown Frederick. Enjoy an evening of exhibit openings, guest artists, and live entertainment designed to showcase the best of Downtown Frederick on the First Saturday of every month. More than 80 shops, galleries, and restaurants are open until 9PM or later.

Location: Downtown Frederick Main Street Area, Market and Patrick Streets, Carroll Creek Park, and Everedy Square & Shab Row, Frederick

Contact: 301-698-8118

February 5, 2011FREDERICK COUNTY DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE

Hours: 6-8:30PM

Description: Take your little princess on a date to remember. Dress to impress while dancing the night away. Light refreshments will be served and photo opportunities will be available. Space is limited so sign up early. An adult male must accompany his princess(es).

Location: Frederick Fairgrounds Eventplex 797 East Patrick Street, Frederick

Contact: 301-600-2936

February 6, 2011 CARILLON CONCERT

Hours: 12PM

Description: Carillon Concerts featuring City Carillonneur John Widmann. Free. Tower will be open.


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February 26, 2011THE COMEDY PIGS

Hours: 10:30PM



Contact: 301-694-4744

February 27, 2011THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS GOES BAROQUE

Hours: 3PM

Description: The organists of the Central Maryland Chapter of the AGO offer a free concert to benefit its Student Scholarship Fund. A free-will offering will be requested. No tickets required.

Location: Evangelical Lutheran Church35 E. Church Street, Frederick

Contact: 240-397-3585

February 19, 2011THE COMEDY PIGS

Hours: 10:30PM



Contact: 301-694-4744

February 20, 2011BEETHOVEN’S EYEGLASSES

Hours: 3PM

Description: BSO ensemble performance


Contact: 877-876-1444

February 24, 2011GO FOR BAROQUE!

Hours: 5:30-7:30PM

Description: A delightful masquerade party to celebrate Handel’s 326th birthday and introduce Frederick’s First Baroque Festival. Cash bar, music, and entertainment. Learn to dance a minuet! Come in your own costume or enjoy one of our masks!

Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts20 W. Patrick Street, Frederick

Contact: 240-397-3585

February 12–13, 2011THE CENTRAL MARYLAND ANTIQUE TRACTOR CLUB TOY AUCTION AND SHOW

Hours: Auction at 11AM, show 9AM-3PM

Description: An auction with consigned collectible toys and farm toys is held on Saturday with consignments taken on Friday. Sunday is a Toy Show consisting of Farm Toys, collectible toys, and other memorabilia and display tables. Food is provided both days.

Location: Wastler’s Construction8005 Reich’s Ford Road, Frederick

Contact: 717-552-7691

February 12–13, 2011CABIN FEVER FESTIVAL

Hours: Saturday 10AM-6PM, Sunday 10AM-5PM

Description: Arts and crafts show

Location: Frederick Fairgrounds

797 E. Patrick Street, Frederick

Contact: 301-898-5466

February 13, 2011VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER AND CONCERT

Hours: 3-8PM

Description: The Finnish singer/songwriter, Ruut, who has been a Maryland resident from her teens, is returning for her 3rd Valentine’s Day concert. Her performances at our mountain retreat in Thurmont, MD have been tremendous successes, and this year, she is returning with new songs and stories.

Location: ThorpeWood12805-A Mink Farm Road, Thurmont

Contact: 301-271-2823

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March 6, 2011 CARILLON CONCERT

Hours: 12PM

Description: Carillon Concerts featuring City Carillonneur John Widmann. Free. Tower will be open.


March 11, 2011THE COMEDY PIGS

Hours: 9PM



Contact: 301-694-4744

March 11, 18, & 25, 2011LENTEN FISH DINNER

Hours: 5-7:30PM

Description: Family dining with fried or baked fish and two sides. Babysitting provided for younger children.

Location: Saint John the Evangelist Church 112 E. Second Street, Frederick

Contact: 301-695-9633

March 5, 2011MARCH FIRST SATURDAY - GO GREEN

Hours: 5-9PM

Description: Go Green with First Saturday and learn about unique and fun ways to recycle, reduce, and reuse. Enjoy an evening of exhibit openings, guest artists, and live entertainment designed to showcase the best of Downtown Frederick on the First Saturday of every month. More than 80 shops, galleries and restaurants are open to 9PM.

Location: Downtown Frederick Main Street Areas, Market and Patrick Streets, Carroll Creek Park, and Everedy Square & Shab Row, Frederick

Contact: 301-698-8118

March 6, 2011FREDERICK ARTIST MARKET

Hours: Call for times

Description: The indoor arts and crafts market features the work of up to 30 local artists, including jewelry, pottery, art, photography, and other hand-crafted items. The event is free and open to the public, and happens six times per year.


Contact: 301-662-4190

March 1–5, 2011 DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE


Description: An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet cafe. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man - with a lot of loose ends. So begins this wildly imaginative dark comedy, tracing the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her own assumptions about morality, redemption, and the need to connect in a technologically obsessed world.


Contact: 301-694-4744

March 1–31, 2011NOT JUST A MAN’S WAR

Hours: 8:30AM-5PM

Description: The visitor center will feature an exhibit that explores the lives of Frederick County women during the Civil War.


Contact: 301-662-3515

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March 12–13, 2011BOOKFEST

Hours: Library Hours

Description: Frederick County Public Library’s BookFest is “out of this world” in 2011! Join us at your local library for a variety of themed activities. Please contact your local library for more information and library hours.

Location: Various LocationsFrederick County Public Libraries, Frederick County

Contact: 301-600-1630

March 12–13 & 19-20, 201141ST ANNUAL MAPLE SYRUP MAKING DEMONSTRATION

Hours: 9:30AM-2:30PM

Description: Come welcome spring back to Cunningham Falls State Park by learning about and enjoying maple syrup made from trees in the park. Donations are requested and support Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks. A pancake breakfast will accompany the event for an additional charge from 9:30AM until 2:30PM.

Location: Cunningham Falls State ParkManor Area Visitors Center 13102 Catoctin Mountain Highway, Thurmont

Contact: 301-271-7574

March 13, 2011THE THREE ORGANISTS

Hours: 3PM

Description: The Three Organists featuring Stephen Kalnoske, Organist, Damascus United Methodist Church, Elizabeth A. Krouse, DMA, Organist, Basilica of Seton Shrine, and Wayne Wold, DMA, Assistant Professor, Hood College. This concert is part of the Frederick Goes Baroque Festival.

Location: Evangelical Lutheran Church35 E. Church Street, Frederick

Contact: 240-397-3585

March 19–20, 2011TITUS ANDRONICUS

Hours: Saturday 8PM, Sunday 2PM

Description: “If one good deed on all my life I did, I do repent it from my very soul.” Titus Andronicus, Shakespeare’s bloodiest work, is a tragedy of cyclical revenge, which explores power, betrayal, honor, and death. Part of the MSF Bare Bard series “A Season in Exile.”


Contact: 301-668-4090

March 20, 2011THE FREDERICK FESTIVAL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA PLAYS BAROQUE

Hours: 3PM

Description: Enjoy a Bach Brandenburg Concerto and other marvelous orchestral works played by some of the area’s finest instrumentalists. RoseAnn Lester, concertmistress.

Location: Frederick Church of the Brethren 201 Fairview Avenue, Frederick

Contact: 240-397-3585

March 25–April 16, 2011BOEING BOEING


Description: Bernard, a a successful Parisian architect, juggles three flight attendant fiancees. He tracks their airlines’ timetables, and his long-suffering housekeeper, Bertha, reluctantly resets the menus and bedroom decor depending on the arrivals and departures.


Contact: 301-694-4744

March 26–April 23, 2011READY! SET! ME!


Description: A “Free to Be You and Me” for this generation. Through energetic song and dance, young audiences will share our message that anything is possible if you believe in yourself ! Appropriate for ages 6 - 12.


Contact: 301-694-4744

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CAMP2011 SUMMER

June 20 - August 19, 2011

Save The Date!May 21 & 22, 2011Symphony Woods, Merriweather Post Pavillion

12 - 6pm, Columbia, Maryland.

Over 40 wineries, live bands on two stages, juried artisans, gourmet food, wine education and roving performers. For info call 410-313-4700 www.wineinthewoods.com

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Jefferson Post Office3702 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson301-473-8484

Point of Rocks Post Office1597 Bowis Drive, Point of Rocks301-874-2131

TOWN PARKBrunswick City Park301-834-7500

SWIMMINg POOLBrunswick Swimming Pool301-834-7567

gROCERY STORESuper Fresh40 Souder Road, Brunswick301-834-9895

LOCAL NEWSPAPERThe Brunswick Citizen301-834-7722

CHURCHESBethany Lutheran ChurchA Street & 1st Avenue, Brunswick301-834-8003

Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church720 N. Maple Avenue, Brunswick301-834-8767

Faith Assembly of god3700 Burkittsville Road, Brunswick301-834-8632

First Baptist Church 3 E. A Street, Brunswick301-834-8166

MAYORCarroll Jones

POPULATION5,242

POSTAL ZIP CODESBrunswick 21716Jefferson 21755Point of Rocks 21777

TOWN HALL1 W. Potomac Street, Brunswick301-834-7500www.brunswickmd.gov

POLICE DEPARTMENT301-834-9101

FREDERICK COUNTY SHERIFF301-600-2071

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT301-834-8300

VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE301-834-8102

LIBRARIES915 Maple Avenue, Brunswick301-834-9065

1635 Ballenger Creek, Point of Rocks301-874-4560

POST OFFICESBrunswick Post Office315 Brunswick Street, Brunswick301-834-9944

BRUNSWICKLong known for its attractive scenery and railroad history, the City of Brunswick has become a destination for tourists from far and wide. The city’s downtown area is home to a bookstore/coffee shop, railroad museum, children’s clothing store, some curiosity shops, outdoor goods shopping, professional offices, and more.

Brunswick is nestled near the scenic Potomac River, with camping and fishing amenities just a stone’s throw from downtown. Whether you’re an outdoors enthusiast, history buff, train watcher, or just enjoy the warmth and coziness of a small town, Brunswick has what you’re looking for! Don’t miss Brunswick’s “First Friday” events each month from 5-9PM downtown and many city-sponsored recreation events throughout the year!

First Church of god503 Brunswick Street, Brunswick301-834-6971

gospel Temple Church(Pentecostal)46 W. J Street, Brunswick301-834-7204

grace Baptist Church25 W. Potomac Street, Brunswick301-834-5000

Mt. Olive Baptist Church26 W. J Street, Brunswick301-834-8600

New Hope United Methodist Church7 S. Maryland Avenue, Brunswick301-834-7320

Point of Rocks Assembly of god1508 Bank Street, Point of Rocks 301-874-2214

Potomac Believers Fellowship 1200 Maple Avenue, Brunswick301-834-9620

Rosemont Alliance Church 3525 Petersville Road, Knoxville 301-834-8290

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church113 First Avenue, Brunswick301-834-9185

St. Mary’s Catholic ChurchCatholic Church Road, Petersville301-834-9185

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St. Paul Lutheran Church 3684 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson301-473-8626

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 1914 Ballenger Creek Road, Point of Rocks301-874-2995

MAYORDebby Burgoyne

POPULATION186

POSTAL ZIP CODE21718

TOWN OFFICE500 E. Main Street, BurkittsvillePhone and fax: 301-834-6780www.burkittsville-md.gov

YOUTH SPORTSPotomac Valley Youth Association(PVYA)www.pvya.com

BaseballBrunswick Eagles 14 Selectwww.eteamz.com/brunswickjrbb

Brunswick Little Leaguewww.eteamz.com/brunswickll


MIDDLETOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.301-371-6907

POST OFFICE8 E. Main Street, Burkittsville301-834-9592

Cross CountryJefferson, Burkittsville, Point of Rocks, and Pleasant Valley, Washington County regions301-834-8045 email: [email protected]

FootballBrunswick Junior Railroaderswww.bjrfootball.com

CHURCHESSt. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church5 E. Main Street, Burkittsville301-834-9866

YOUTH SPORTS Town youth typically join teams from nearby Middletown or Brunswick. Some find appropriate placement on Frederick City or County teams. Check the information listings under “youth sports” in these neighboring towns for sign-up information.

BURKITTSVILLESource: www.mdmunicipal.orgBurkittsville is a well preserved, 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. Churches, houses, and trade establishments along Main Street were bordered at the rear by fields surrounding the town. The mountains rose to the west. To this day, the town retains those early visual characteristics. 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. The town’s inhabitants fled for safety to nearby villages.

Today, many of Burkittsville’s residents commute to jobs in the nearby metropolitan areas, but the town maintains a strong sense of community through its many services, social activities, special events, and town meetings.



TOWN PARKSCommunity ParkW. Lincoln Avenue at Jamison Avenue, Emmitsburg

Memorial ParkChesapeake Avenue at Potomac Avenue, Emmitsburg

Silo ParkSilo Hill Road, Emmitsburg

SWIMMINg POOLEmmitsburg Pool301-447-9820

gROCERY STOREJubilee515 E. Main Street, Emmitsburg301-447-6688

LOCAL NEWSPAPERThe Emmitsburg Dispatch9 E. Main Street Box 358, Emmitsburg301-447-3039

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONEmmitsburg Business and Professional Association (EBPA)301-447-3110email: [email protected]

MAYORJim Hoover

POPULATION2,369


TOWN OFFICE 300 A S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg301-600-6300www.emmitsburgmd.govwww.emmitsburg.net


EMMITSBURg FIRE STATION # 625 W. Main Street, Emmitsburg 301-447-2728

EMMITSBURg AMBULANCE COMPANY301-447-6626

LIBRARY300 A S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg301-600-6329

POST OFFICE305 S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg301-447-2655

EMMITSBURGEmmitsburg, a quiet little 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 free school that grew into St. Joseph’s College, now home to the National Fire Academy and Homeland Security. A short mile away is Mt. Saint Mary’s University.

In Emmitsburg you can relax but still be within driving distance to major cities such as Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Harrisburg. You are just a few miles from the Gettysburg Battlefield, Ski Liberty Resort, and numerous golf courses. Emmitsburg has it all!

CHURCHESElias Evangelical Lutheran Church100 W. North Avenue, Emmitsburg301-447-6239

Incarnation United Church of Christ124 W. Main Street, Emmitsburg301-447-2270

National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (Catholic) 333 S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg301-447-6606

St. Anthony’s Shrine Parish (Catholic)16150 St. Anthony Road, Emmitsburg301-447-2367

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 47 DePaul Street, Emmitsburg301-447-2326

Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church10926 Simmons Road, Emmitsburg301-447-3171

Trinity United Methodist Church 313 W. Main Street, Emmitsburg301-447-3740

YOUTH SPORTSPlease check general county informationor your neighboring town section formore information regarding tennis, volleyball, basketball, youth sports, and activities.


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FIRE DEPARTMENTSBraddock Heights Volunteer Fire Company6715 Jefferson Boulevard, Frederick301-371-6820

Carroll Manor Volunteer Fire Department2795 Adams Street, Adamstown301-874-5111 or 301-694-8111

Citizen’s Truck Company 9 S. Court Street, Frederick301-600-1713

green Valley Volunteer Fire Company301-600-9250

Independent Hose Company310 Baughman’s Lane, Frederick301-600-1720

Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company301-473-5150

Junior Fire Company535 N. Market Street, Frederick 301-600-2286

Spring Ridge Fire Station # 336061 Spring Ridge Parkway, Frederick301-600-9330

United Steam Fire Engine Co.79 S. Market Street, Frederick301-600-1711

United/Westview Fire Station5525 New Design Road, Frederick301-600-9330

MAYOR Randy McClement

POPULATION59,618

POSTAL ZIP CODES21701 2170221703 217042170521709Adamstown 21710Braddock Heights 21714Buckeystown 21717Tuscarora 21790

CITY HALL101 N. Court Street, Frederick301-600-1380fax (Mayor/Alderman): 301-600-1381www.cityoffrederick.com

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT 301-600-2100


FREDERICK CITY CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS(Central Alarm)301-600-1603

FIRE MARSHAL301-600-1479

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.

C. BURR ARTZ CENTRAL LIBRARY 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick301-600-1630www.fcpl.org

POST OFFICESFrederick City Post Office201 E. Patrick Street, Frederick 301-662-2131

Adamstown Post Office5537 Mountville Road, Adamstown301-874-5429

Braddock Heights Post Office4707 Schley Avenue, Braddock Heights301-371-5998

Buckeystown Post Office4001 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown301-874-5294

College Estates Station Post Office1301 W. 7th Street, Frederick301-662-6115

Jefferson Post Office3702 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson301-473-8484

Tuscarora Post Office5709-A Tuscarora Road, Tuscarora301-874-2303

TOWN PARKSBaker Park121 N. Bentz Street, Frederick 301-600-1493

City Recreation Department301-600-1492



Wayman African Methodist Episcopal Church10112 Old Liberty Road, Frederick301-898-7100

ANglICAN

St. Michael the Archangel Anglican Church6938 N. Clifton Road, Frederick301-293-8938

ASSemBly of god

Victory Christian Center7722 Edgewood Church Road, Frederick301-473-5253

BAhA’I fAIth

Baha’i FaithPO Box 1424, Frederick301-694-3107

BAptISt

Ambassador Baptist Church216 Carroll Parkway, Frederick301-620-7729

Faith Baptist Church2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville301-834-7755

First Baptist Church of Frederick7040 Bowers Road, Frederick301-473-8283

First Missionary Baptist Church899 Swallowtail Drive, Frederick301-662-3110

Frederick Baptist Temple5305 Mt. Zion Road, Frederick301-473-8900

Frederick Korean Baptist Church55 Winchester Street, Frederick301-695-6446

People’s Baptist Church6648 Carpenter Road, Frederick301-473-5635

South End Baptist Church506 Carrollton Drive, Frederick301-662-4347

WeisRt. 40 and Old Camp Road, Frederick301-473-5385

199 Motter Avenue, Frederick301-662-8065

Prospect Boulevard, Frederick301-663-9075

Spring Ridge, Frederick301-631-8162

LOCAL NEWSPAPERSThe Frederick News-Post301-662-1177

gazette Newspapers 301-846-2100

THE CITY OF FREDERICK DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT101 N. Court Street, Frederick240-629-6360fax: 240-629-6363www.cityoffrederick.com

SYNAgOgUESBeth Sholom Congregation1011 N. Market Street, Frederick301-663-0267fax: 301-663-8154

Congregation Kol Ami of Frederick4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick240-575-9690

MESSIANICEl Shaddai Congregation226 S. Jefferson Street, Frederick301-695-4496

CHURCHESAfRICAN methodISt epISCopAl

Quin Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church106 E. 3rd Street, Frederick301-663-1550

St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church6002 Bartonsville Road, Frederick301-695-6167

SWIMMINg POOLS

Baker Park Swimming Pool301-663-5666

Diggs Memorial Pool301-600-6364

Hood College Pool 301-696-3484

YMCA Pool301-663-5131

gROCERY STORESBloomYellow Springs Road, Frederick301-846-4623

Bottom DollarCrestwood Boulevard, Frederick 301-846-4704

The Common Market5728 Buckeystown Pike Unit 1-B, Frederick301-663-3416

giantMonocacy Crossing, Frederick301-815-2200

Westridge Shopping Center, Frederick301-695-4420

Kingsbrook Crossing, Frederick301-698-9411

1700 Kingfisher Drive, Frederick301-698-9411

giant EagleW. Patrick Street, Frederick301-694-6895

W. 7th Street, Frederick 301-631-3822

MOM‘s (My Organic Market)5273 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick240-566-1444

Safeway927 W. 7th Street, Frederick301-695-2833

Super FreshBallenger Creek, Frederick301-682-6700


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St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church27 Franklin Street, Frederick301-663-6218

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First Love Church431 Carrollton Drive, Frederick301-694-8435

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Thomas Tabernacle Holiness Church517 S. Market Street, Frederick301-695-9148

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Emmanuel Bible Church7817 Baltimore National Pike, Frederick301-473-4686

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Korean Emmanuel Church8325 Yellow Springs Pike, Frederick301-662-4796

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Bethel Lutheran Church Office9664 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick301-694-8280

Evangelical Lutheran Church35 E. Church Street, Frederick301-663-6361

good Shepherd Lutheran Church1415 W. 7th Street, Frederick301-663-3344

Mount Zion Lutheran Church5709 Mt. Phillip Road, Frederick301-473-8566

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church5463 Jefferson Pike, Frederick301-473-4737

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church5132 Doubs Road, Adamstown301-874-5838

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church of the Manor Parish4004 Ballenger Creek Road, Frederick301-874-5838

First Church of Christ Scientist5 E. 2nd Street, Frederick301-662-3015

Jefferson United Church of Christ3837 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson301-473-8262

ChURCh of god

Edgewood First Church of god8204 Edgewood Church Road, Frederick301-682-5007

Maranatha Church of god123 Byte Drive, Frederick301-663-5444

Parkway Community Church5665 New Design Road, Frederick301-663-0741

Pentecostal Tabernacle Church of god in Christ9545 Liberty Road, Frederick301-228-2277

ChURCh of JeSUS ChRISt of lAtteR-dAy SAINtS

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsFamily History Center, Frederick301-698-0406

CommUNIty

Emmanuel Bible Church7817 Baltimore National Pike, Frederick301-473-4686

Frederick Christian Fellowship14 W. Patrick Street, Frederick301-620-2255

grace Brethren Church of Frederick 5102 Old National Pike, Frederick301-473-4337

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All Saints Episcopal Church108 W. Church Street, Frederick301-663-5625

Church of the Transfiguration6909 Maryland Avenue, Braddock Heights301-371-7505

fRedeRICK CIty CON’T

Victory Baptist Church6513 Jefferson Pike, Frederick301-662-5153

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Frederick Church of the Brethren201 Fairway Avenue, Frederick301-662-1819

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Tibetan Meditation Center9301 Gambrill Park Road, Frederick301-473-5750

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St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church112 E. 2nd Street, Frederick301-662-8288

St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church2037 William Franklin Drive, Frederick 301-360-9581

ChARISmAtIC

Harvest Christian Fellowship8707 Indian Springs Road, Frederick301-662-0206

ChRIStIAN

District Office of Christian and Missionary Alliance292 Montevue Lane, Frederick301-620-9934

Emmanuel Alliance Church7102 Ladd Lane, Frederick301-663-0002

Frederick Alliance Church1631 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick301-663-1199

grace Community Church2100 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick301-663-1240

ChRIStIAN SCIeNCe

Church of Christ1305 N. Market Street, Frederick301-662-5789



Calvary United Methodist Church133 W. 2nd Street, Frederick301-662-1464

Centennial Memorial United Methodist Church8 W. 2nd Street, Frederick301-663-5273

Christ United Methodist Church5609 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick301-695-0731

Flint Hill United Methodist Church2732 Parkmills Road, Adamstown301-874-0890

Hopehill United Methodist Church7648 Fingerboard Road, Frederick301-874-1166

Jackson United Methodist Church6027 Bartonsville Road, Frederick301-694-7315

Linganore United Methodist Church8919 Clemsonville Road, Unionville410-795-1291

Mount Carmel United Methodist Church9411 Baltimore Road, Frederick301-662-1303

Pleasant grove United Methodist Church3425 Green Valley Road, Ijamsville301-865-5443

Trinity United Methodist Church 705 W. Patrick Street, Frederick 301-662-2895

VARIoUS deNomINAtIoNS

Salvation Army223 W. 5th Street, Frederick301-662-2311

VOLUNTEER ORgANIZATIONSVolunteer Frederick31 W. Patrick Street, Frederick301-663-5214www.volunteerfrederick.org

pReSByteRIAN RefoRmed

New Hope Presbyterian Church216 Carroll Parkway, Frederick301-694-3595

SeVeNth-dAy AdVeNtISt

Seventh-Day Adventist Church6437 Jefferson Pike, Frederick301-662-5254

UNItARIAN UNIVeRSAlISt

Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Frederick4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick301-473-7680

UNIted ChURCh of ChRISt

Evangelical Reformed Church United Church of Christ15 W. Church Street, Frederick301-662-2762

Faith United Church of Christ9333 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick301-695-6550

grace Trinity United Church of Christ9501 Old Baltimore Road, Frederick301-662-2088

grace United Church of Christ25 E. 2nd Street, Frederick301-662-3312

Trinity E & R United Church of Christ 5603 Mountville Road, Adamstown301-874-2633

UNIted methodISt

Araby United Methodist Church4619 Araby Church Road, Frederick301-694-8772

Asbury United Methodist ChurchW. All Saints & Court Street, Frederick301-663-9380

Brook Hill United Methodist Church8946 Indian Springs Road, Yellow Springs301-662-1727

Buckeystown United Methodist Church3440 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown301-874-2313

NAzAReNe

Church of the Nazarene7899 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick301-663-6271

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Frederick Christian Fellowship10142 Hansoville Road #5, Frederick301-620-2255

Harvest Christian Fellowship8707 Indian Springs Road, Frederick301-662-0206

SURE Fellowship Church 10142 Hansonville Road, Bldg 1, Frederick 301-845-9870

Unity in Frederick1 W. 9th Street, Frederick301-846-0868

oRthodox

Saints Peter and Paul greek Orthodox Church920 W. 7th Street, Frederick301-663-0663

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Apostolic Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church7857 Gambrill Park Road, Frederick301-473-8788

Victory Christian Center7722 Edgewood Church Road, Frederick301-473-5253

pReSByteRIAN

Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church8158 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick301-662-0662

Frederick Presbyterian Church USA115 W. 2nd Street, Frederick301-663-5338

good News Presbyterian ChurchPO Box 1051, Frederick301-473-7070


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SKAtINg

Skate Frederick301-662-7362

SoCCeR

F. C. Frederick www.fcfrederick.com

Frederick Soccer Club301-696-9398www.fredericksoccerclub.com

Frederick Indoor Sports Center240-215-4040

VolleyBAll

Frederick City Recreation (Adults)301-600-1492


Frederick Academy of Self-Defense301-662-1972

Frederick City Recreation Department301-694-1492

golden Knights Karate301-416-7959

Kreimer’s Karate301-695-3347

Martial Arts USA301-694-3330

Super Sport Karate301-682-8866

lACRoSSe


fRedeRICK CIty CON’T

YOUTH SPORTSYMCA301-663-5131www.frederickymca.org

gymNAStICS

Frederick gymnastics Club301-695-9414

KARAte

American Karate Academy301-698-5468

Clinch Fitness Self-Defense & Freestyle Jujitsu301-682-8589

URBANA (SUBSECTION OF FREDERICK CITY)

URBANA FIRE DEPARTMENT3602 Urbana Pike, Frederick 301-663-3822

URBANA REgIONAL LIBRARY 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick301-600-7000

COMMUNITY AgENCY SCHOOL SERVICES (CASS)Urbana High School3471 Campus Drive, Ijamsville240-236-7658

YOUTH SPORTSUrbana Recreation CouncilMembers provide recreation scheduling for the nearby communities of Urbana, Kemptown, Green Valley, Windsor Knolls, and the surrounding areas. www.urbanarec.com

Linganore/Urbana Youth Athletic Association (LUYAA) Baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, lacrosse, and soccer.www.luyaa.org

Urbana Jr. Hawks Baseball(ages 5 - 18)email: [email protected]

Urbana Lacrosseemail: [email protected]

Urbana Soccer Association301-363-8739www.urbanasoccer.org


Source: www.urbanamaryland.comRapidly completed, Urbana’s population and housing have boomed since 2003. Young families, older residents, and community spirit envelop the atmosphere. The Urbana online newsletter at www.urbanamaryland.com provides detailed information about this unique region, combining long established homes with newly developed communities.


Wiles Branch ParkKnoll Side Lane, Middletown301-371-6171

gROCERY STORESafeway815 E. Main Street, Middletown301-371-3126

LOCAL NEWSPAPERSThe gazettetoll free: 1-888-670-7300

The Middletown Valley Citizen301-834-7722

PARENTINg SUPPORTMiddletown Moms at HomeP.O. Box 33, Middletownwww.middletownmomsathome.org

CHURCHESChrist Reformed Church United Church of Christ 12 S. Church Street, Middletown 301-371-6610

Cornerstone Baptist Church4802 Broad Run Road, Jefferson 301-473-8777

Faith Baptist Church2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville301-834-7755

garfield United Methodist Church 13628 Stottlemeyer Road, Garfield301-416-0350

BURgESSJohn D. Miller

POPULATION2,860


TOWN OFFICE31 W. Main Street, Middletown301-371-6171fax: 301-371-6474www.middletown.md.us


VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY301-371-6907

LIBRARY101 Prospect Street, Middletown301-371-7560

POST OFFICE7227 Hollow Road, Middletown301-371-6880

TOWN PARKSMiddletown Community ParkCoblentz Road, Middletown301-694-1646

Middletown Memorial ParkS. Church Street, Middletown301-371-6171

MIDDLETOWNSource: www.mdmunicipal.orgMiddletown 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 Lieutenant 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.

Holy Family Catholic Community 7321 Burkittsville Road, Middletown301-473-4800

Jefferson United Church of Christ3837 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson301-473-8262

Jefferson United Methodist Church 3882 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson301-473-4022

Locust Valley Bible Church 1323 Marker Road, Middletown 301-371-7476

Middletown United Methodist 7108 Fern Circle, Middletown 301-371-5550

Pleasant View Church of the BrethrenCorner of Rt. 17 and Picnic Woods Road, Jefferson301-371-7707

Valley Baptist Church of Middletown 5678 Holter Road, Middletown301-371-8758

Zion Lutheran Church 107 W. Main Street, Middletown301-371-6500

YOUTH SPORTSMiddletown Recreation Council301-371-3344www.middletownrec.com

Middletown Valley Athletic Association (MVAA)301-371-3423 www.mvaasports.com


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TOWN PARKSProspect Park and East West Park301-829-1424

Watkins Park301-829-8373

gROCERY STORESFood Lion1312 S. Main Street, Mt. Airy301-829-5966

Safeway337 E. Ridgeville Boulevard, Mt. Airy301-829-6517

Super Fresh504 E. Ridgeville Boulevard, Mt. Airy301-829-6400

Weis1001 Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy301-829-1071

26075 Ridge Road, Damascus301-253-9787

LOCAL NEWSPAPERSMount Airy Courier gazette301-549-1846

Mount Airy Messenger301-829-2814

MAYORPat Rockinberg

POPULATION8,200


TOWN gOVERNMENT110 S. Main Street, Mt. Airy 301-829-1424fax: 301-829-1259www.mountairymd.org


RESIDENT TROOPERS301-829-0218


CARROLL COUNTY BRANCH LIBRARYMount Airy Branch705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy410-386-4470 Frederick County Number: 301-829-5290

POST OFFICE505 Windy Knoll, Mt. Airy301-829-1199

MOUNT AIRYThe Town of Mount Airy is a nationally accredited “Main Street Maryland Community” and holds the State of Maryland’s esteemed “Community Legacy” designation. Located directly off of Interstate 70, it is approximately 45 minutes from both the Baltimore and Washington Metropolitan job markets.

One can quickly become enamored with downtown Mount Airy and its small-town charm, quaint old buildings, and friendliness that takes you back to a time long past. Mount Airy has experienced a dramatic increase in growth, but because of effective growth management and land use strategies, still retains that quaint, small-town atmosphere. It boasts a booming downtown with community and cultural events, retail establishments, antique and craft collectible shops, cafes, and restaurants.

THE gREATER MOUNT AIRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEThe Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce is proactive in assisting business owners in their mission to succeed and grow to their fullest potential. Chamber officials offer information to local businesses and serve as a network for individual business owners. Most member businesses are locally owned and operated.301-829-5426 www.mtairybusiness.com

CHURCHESBethesda United Methodist Church 328 Klee Mill Road, Mt. Airy301-253-3222

Calvary United Methodist Church 402 S. Main Street, Mt. Airy301-829-0358

Church of Christ at Mount Airy703 Ridge Road, Mt. Airy301-829-5443

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints27 Watersville Road, Mt. Airy301-829-1904

Faith Tabernacle Assembly of god 1134 Long Corner Road, Mt. Airy301-829-1255

Hebron Christian Church(Non-denominational)3456 Kemptown Church Road, Mt. Airy301-829-8616

Locust grove Church of the Brethren 13356 Glissan’s Mill Road, Mt. Airy301-829-2100



MYERSVILLE

St. Michael’s Catholic Church1125 St. Michael’s Road, Mt. Airy410-489-2979

West Falls Christian Community Church5330 Buffalo Road, Mt. Airy301-829-0733

YOUTH SPORTSFour County Little Leaguewww.fcllbaseball.org

Kemptown Cardinals (Baseball)www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Lodge/1501

Mount Airy Youth Athletic Association (MAYAA)301-829-2027

CHURCHESChurch of the Saviour 200 High Street, Middletown301-665-9600

grossnickle Church of Brethren11301 Meeting House Road, Myersville301-293-9516

Harmony Church of the Brethren3924 Brethren Church Road, Myersville301-371-4297

Harmony Community Lutheran Church3939 Brethren Church Road, Myersville301-371-5188

Mt. Zion United Methodist Church603 Main Street, Myersville301-293-1401

Myersville Baptist ChurchRoute 40, Myersville 301-293-1335

Mount Airy Full gospel Church(Non-Denominational)13949 Penn Shop Road, Mt. Airy410-795-6511

Mount Airy Presbyterian13515 Old Annapolis Road, Mt. Airy301-829-5223

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church609 Center Street, Mt. Airy301-829-8509

St. James’ Episcopal Church 204 N. Main Street, Mt. Airy301-829-0325

POST OFFICE1 Wolfsville Road, Myersville301-293-1180

TOWN PARKSDoub’s Meadow ParkCorner of Route 40 and Route 17Wolfsville Road, Myersville 301-293-4281

Town Park8 Harp Place, Myersville 301-293-4281

gROCERY STOREMain Street Market & Deli308 Main Street, Myersville301-293-2330

LOCAL NEWSPAPERSThe Valley Citizen301-834-7722

The gazettetoll free: 1-888-670-7300

moUNt AIRy CON’T

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer27015 Ridge Road, Damascus301-253-3000

Montgomery United Methodist Church 28325 Kemptown Road, Damascus301-253-4460

Mount Airy Baptist Church 1402 N. Main Street, Mt. Airy301-829-2185

MAYORWayne Creadick

POPULATION1,500


TOWN OFFICEPO Box 295301 Main Street, Myersville 301-293-4281fax: 301-293-3080www.myercity.sailorsite.net

FREDERICK COUNTY SHERIFF 301-600-2071

FIRE DEPARTMENTSMyersville Volunteer Fire Company301-293-9817

Wolfsville Volunteer Fire Company301-293-1453

Source: www.mdmunicipal.orgMyersville is strategically located halfway between Frederick and Hagerstown, with convenient access from Interstate 70 to the south and US 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.

Today, Myersville takes care to ensure by ordinance and zoning control that its attractive location is matched by attractive development. The Canada Hill development and three other developments built in the 1990s—Ashley Hills, Meadowridge, and Terraces of South Mountain—exemplify the same standards of appearance set by the town.


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Wolfsville-Myersville Athletic Association (WMAA)PO Box 195, Myersville301-293-3115www.eteamz.com/wmaasports

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church400 Main Street, Myersville301-293-2979

YOUTH SPORTSMyersville Junior Baseball Leaguewww.myersvillebaseball.com

myeRSVIlle CON’T

Myersville Church of the Brethren201 Main Street, Myersville301-293-9513

Salem United Methodist Church12477 Wolfsville Road, Myersville301-293-1799

MAYORWinslow E. Burhans III

POPULATION8,620

POSTAL ZIP CODES21774Ijamsville 21754Monrovia 21770

TOWN gOVERNMENT39 W. Main Street, New Market301-865-5544fax: 301-865-5638www.townofnewmarket.org


NEW MARKET DISTRICT FIRE CO.301-865-5700

POST OFFICES168 W. Main Street, New Market301-865-3333

4411 Green Valley Road, Monrovia301-865-5432

gROCERY STOREFood Lion11802 Old National Pike, New Market301-865-6950

CHURCHESBush Creek Church of the Brethren4821A Green Valley Road, Monrovia301-663-3025

Daybreak Community ChurchPO Box 465, New Market301-865-8877

Dorsey’s Chapel United Methodist Church11851 Lime Plant Road, New Market301-865-5680

First Baptist Church of green Valley11402 Ridge Lane, Monrovia301-865-5566

grace Episcopal ChurchMain Street, New Market301-865-3270

Light of Christ Lutheran ChurchMeets at New Market Elementary SchoolP.O. Box 577, New Market301-606-7349

Monocacy Valley Church9861 Old National Pike, Ijamsville301-865-9100

New Market United Methodist ChurchRoute 874 & North Alley, New Market301-865-3530

St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church4103 Prices Distillery Road, Ijamsville301-695-8845

YOUTH SPORTSLinganore/Urbana Youth Athletic Association (LUYAA)www.luyaa.org

NEW MARKETSource: www.mdmunicipal.orgKnown 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. In 1986, the town received the Maryland Preservation Service Award.



Source: www.mdmunicipal.orgRosemont 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 where lawns are meticulously cared for, trees are neatly pruned, and flower plantings abound. Views of rolling farmland and mountains contoured by Harper’s Ferry Gap in West Virginia add to the tranquility of the town. There are no apartment buildings, condominiums, or row houses. Several of the homes are of architectural interest.

ROSEMONT

THURMONT

TOWN PARKLions Merryland Park3673 Petersville Road, Rosemont

LOCAL NEWSPAPERThe Brunswick Citizen301-834-7722

CHURCHESFaith Assembly of god3700 Burkittsville Road, Brunswick301-834-8632

Rosemont Alliance Church3525 Petersville Road, Knoxville301-834-8290

YOUTH SPORTSSee the Brunswick section.

Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Department13516 Motter’s Station Road, Rocky Ridge301-271-2666

LIBRARY76 East Moser Road, Thurmont301-600-7200

POST OFFICESThurmont Post Office110 Water Street, Thurmont301-271-2226

FIRE DEPARTMENTSVolunteer Fire Department 301-834-8300

Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue301-834-8102

LIBRARY915 Maple Avenue, Brunswick 301-834-9065

POST OFFICE1315 Brunswick Street, Brunswick301-834-9944


FIRE DEPARTMENTSThurmont Fire Department301-271-3413

graceham Volunteer Fire Department14026 Graceham Road, Thurmont301-271-2000

Lewistown Volunteer Fire Department1101 Hessong Bridge Road, Thurmont301-898-9988

BURgESSJackie Ebersole

POPULATION308


TOWN gOVERNMENT1219 Rosemont Drive, Rosemont301-834-7444, fax: 301-834-4458


MAYORMartin A. Burns

POPULATION6,036

POSTAL ZIP CODES21788Rocky Ridge 21778Sabillasville 21780

TOWN OFFICE10 Frederick Road, Thurmont301-271-7313fax: 301-271-2155www.thurmont.com


Source: www.mdmunicipal.orgThurmont 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 nearby: 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, DC 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.”

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Rocky Ridge Post Office13516 Motter Station Road, Rocky Ridge301-271-4920

SWIMMINgCunningham Falls State Park301-271-7574

gROCERY STOREFood Lion233 Tippin Drive, Thurmont301-271-9949

LOCAL NEWSPAPERSCatoctin Banner News301-271-1050

The Thurmont Dispatch9 E. Main Street, Box 358, Emmitsburg301-447-3039

Thurmont Times240-626-9980

CHURCHESApples United Church of Christ7908 Apples Church Road, Thurmont301-271-2087

BURgESSRalph W. Whitmore

POPULATION5,593


Catoctin United Methodist Church7009 Kelly’s Store Road, Thurmont301-271-3885

Evangelical Bible Church(Pentecostal)14698 Albert Staub Court, Thurmont301-271-3633

Harriet Chapel Episcopal12625 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont301-271-4554

Lewistown United Methodist Church11032 Hessong Bridge Road, Thurmont301-898-7888

St. John’s Lutheran Church15 N. Church Street, Thurmont301-271-7877

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Creagerstown8619 Black Mill Road, Thurmont

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church10625 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont301-898-9454

TOWN OFFICEPO Box 24921 W. Frederick Street, Walkersville301-845-4500fax: 301-845-2406www.walkersville-md.com

POLICE DEPARTMENT301-898-0200


Thurmont Church of the Brethren14 N. Altamont Avenue, Thurmont301-271-2634

Thurmont United Methodist Church13880 Long Road, Thurmont301-271-4511

Trinity United Church of Christ101 E. Main Street, Thurmont301-271-2305

Walkersville Christian Fellowship4 W. Main Street, Thurmont301-271-0123

Weller’s United Methodist Church101 N. Altamont Avenue, Thurmont301-271-2802

YOUTH SPORTS Catoctin Youth Association301-271-2256

Thurmont Little League301-271-4397


LIBRARY57 W. Frederick Street, Walkersville 301-845-8880

POST OFFICE7 E. Frederick Street, Walkersville301-845-8342

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WALKERSVILLE


Source: www.mdmunicipal.orgWalkersville 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.


WAlKeRSVIlle CON’T

WOODSBORO

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Walkersville19 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Walkersville301-845-4600

St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church 8651 Biggs Ford Road, Walkersville301-845-8025

United Methodist Church 22 Main Street, Walkersville301-845-9860

YOUTH SPORTSglade Valley Athletic Association301-845-2617www.gvaasports.com

Libertytown Recreation Council (LRC)www.libertytown-md.com/LRC

Walkersville Baseball Associationwww.walkersvillebaseball.com/

New Midway Volunteer Fire Company301-898-0543

POST OFFICESWoodsboro Post Office602 S. Main Street, Woodsboro301-845-8408

Ladiesburg Post Office12509 Woodsboro Pike, Ladiesburg1-800-ASK-USPS

CHURCHESBrethren in Christ207 Braeburn Drive, Walkersville301-845-2544

Calvary Assembly of god8234 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville301-898-7811

Faith Community Mennonite Church30 W. Frederick Street, Walkersville301-845-0800

Fredericktowne Baptist Church8645 Biggs Ford Road, Walkersville301-898-8600

glade United Church of Christ21 Fulton Avenue, Walkersville301-845-6775

glade Valley Church of the Brethren2 Chapel Place, Walkersville301-898-0886

Peace in Christ (Lutheran Missouri Synod)8798 Adventure Avenue, Walkersville301-845-6300

TOWN OFFICE2 S. 3rd Street, Woodsboro301-898-3800www.woodsboro.org

FREDERICK COUNTY SHERIFF 301-600-2071

FIRE DEPARTMENTSWoodsboro Volunteer Fire Company301-898-5100

Libertytown Volunteer Fire Company301-898-9193

TOWN PARKSCreamery ParkCorner of Pennsylvania Avenueand S. Glade Road, Walkersville 301-845-4500

gilmore C. Trout Memorial ParkCorner of Sandstone and Bedrock Drive, Walkersville 301-845-4500

Heritage Farm ParkDevilbiss Bridge Road, Walkersville301-845-4500

Walkersville Community ParkKenneth Drive off Biggs Ford Road, Walkersville301-845-4500

gROCERY STORES Bloom 8425 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville 301-845-6187

Safeway151 Walkers Village Way, Walkersville301-845-2844

BURgESSGary Smith

POPULATION912

POSTAL ZIP CODES21798Ladiesburg 21759Libertytown 21762New Midway 21775


Source: www.mdmunicipal.orgEarly 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. After the Civil War, the town developed some notoriety as a train stop that offered exceptional accommodations and relaxing pursuits.

Today, Woodsboro is still primarily an agricultural area, but an important industry is centered on the three lime quarries that border the town. There are small commercial activities and service providers within the town itself.

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WoodSBoRo CON’T Libertytown Post Office11941 Main Street, Libertytown1-800-ASK-USPS

New Midway Post Office 12048 Woodsboro Pike, New Midway1-800-ASK-USPS

TOWN PARKWoodsboro Town Park301-898-3800

gROCERY STORETrout’s Market3 N. Main Street, Woodsboro301-845-8674

CHURCHESChapel Lutheran Church10601 Daysville Road, Frederick301-845-2332

St. John’s United Church of Christ8 N. 2nd Street, Woodsboro301-845-7703

St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church9201 A Church Street, Libertytown301-898-5111

Woodsboro Evangelical Lutheran Church101 S. Main Street, Woodsboro301-845-4533

YOUTH SPORTSWoodsboro/New Midway Recreation CouncilPO Box 303, Woodsborowww.woodsboro.org/wnmrc/rec.htm

Libertytown Recreation Councilwww.libertytown-md.com/LRC

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