Fox Haven Farm invites locals to discover the transformative practice of “forest bathing” on May 10, offering a respite from our technology-saturated lives. This Japanese-inspired practice (shinrin-yoku) has gained more traction since the pandemic, drawing those seeking deeper connection with nature. Guide Monica Wenzel creates space for participants to heighten sensory awareness through invitations that anchor them in the present moment. Research reveals forest bathing’s impressive benefits: lowered stress hormones, reduced blood pressure, improved immune function and enhanced sleep quality — all through the phytoncides released by trees.
ALIVE@FIVE IS BACK
Perhaps the unofficial marker of warmer days, Frederick’s Alive@Five will return to Carroll Creek Amphitheater this week. The outdoor music series will continue each Thursday through Sept. 25. The happy hour runs from 5 to 8 p.m. with live music, craft beverages and local food. Entrance is $6 for this 21+ event. Kicking things off on May 8 is The 19th Street Band, who brings together a constellation of Americana, country and rock.
NURSES TAKE OVER DOWNTOWN
Downtown Frederick will become a playground for our healthcare heroes on May 9, as nearly 400 nurses gather for their annual Bar Crawl Scavenger Hunt. The event, which falls during National Nurses Week, gives medical professionals a chance to decompress through outrageous challenges like giving strangers lap dances. Organizer Lauren Martin, who inherited leadership before the pandemic, has watched the event grow tremendously while partnering with local businesses like McClintock’s Distillery (the 3 p.m. starting point) and Special Tees for custom shirts. Participants will scatter across downtown at 4 p.m., documenting their adventures before reconvening at Steinhardt Brewing Co. along Carroll Creek at 8 p.m. to determine winners of gift card prizes. The event draws nurses from throughout the tri-state region.
OPA! GREEK FESTIVAL RETURNS!
Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church will once again become a mini Mediterranean village from May 9 to 11 when the beloved Frederick Greek Festival returns to town. The celebration offers immersion in Hellenic culture through authentic cuisine (gyros, souvlaki, Athenian chicken, spanakopita), traditional dancing (with interactive lessons for guests) and the always-bustling Greek Agora Marketplace featuring art, jewelry and religious icons. This year introduces Zythos, a Greek-style beer crafted specially by Brewers Alley.
RAISE A GLASS TO CRAFT BEER
The Maryland Craft Beer Festival will once again transform Carroll Creek Linear Park on May 10, this year celebrating the Brewers Association of Maryland’s quarter-century milestone. Beer enthusiasts will discover over 200 unique brews from 58 local producers, including exclusive releases from breweries not yet open to the public. At least 3,000 attendees are expected, and this year also promises live music and a few surprises. The festival extends into the MARC train parking lot this year with a second main stage. For 200 “Super VIP” ticketholders, exclusive experiences await, including rare beer releases and conversations with pioneering brewers.
“SEINFELD” WRITER IN TOWN
Pat Hazell, one of NBC’s original “Seinfeld” writers and a “Tonight Show” veteran, will bring his critically acclaimed one-man show “The Wonder Bread Years” to New Spire Arts on May 9 and 10. Aspiring writers and comedians can also participate in Hazell’s Comedy Writing Workshop on May 8 at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, where he will share techniques for crafting monologues and developing humor for theater and TV.
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Festival celebrates 25 Years of Maryland craft beer as challenges brew for the local beer industry
BY JILL GARTZ
Special to The News-Post
If you are a craft beer lover, be sure to set aside May 10 for the Maryland Craft Beer Festival at Carroll Creek Linear Park. It’s the 25th anniversary of the Brewers Association of Maryland, and there is plenty of reason to celebrate this momentous birthday.
An extraordinary selection of over 200 unique beers will be featured from dozens of local breweries, including new and upcoming breweries not yet open to the public.
Kelly Dudeck, executive director of the Brewers Association of Maryland, says 58 breweries are being featured at the festival this year and at least 3,000 people are expected to attend.
The festival serves as a fundraiser to support Maryland’s craft beer industry, during an increasingly challenging landscape.
Dudeck says 25 years ago, Maryland’s craft brewing industry was “still in its infancy.” There were more experimental, grassroots and hyperlocalized breweries. “Today, it’s a thriving part of the states’ economy and identity.” In 2012, legislative reforms were made in Maryland to make it easier to be a craft brewery in the state. Dudeck said there were 34 breweries before 2012, and today, there are more than 130.
Other changes the industry has experienced over the years are diversity of ownership, beer styles and business models, ranging from tap rooms and brewpubs to farms. Dudeck said consumer tastes have evolved as well. People have moved from “light lager loyalists” to “flavor explorers,” preferring to drink more IPAs, sours and non-alcoholic beers. Breweries are also embracing more local Maryland ingredients, adding rye and oyster stouts to their beer. The industry is also facing new challenges. Tariffs are a big concern as many breweries get their grains and malts from Canada. “It’s a very global supply chain, and many people don’t realize that,” Dudeck said, adding that the aluminum and steel used to make cans, kegs and brewing vessels, is also imported. She says if tariffs stay in place and
hang in there,” Dudeck added. “We’ll likely lose a lot of small businesses before we get to the place where we can source our own inputs locally.”
In addition to rising costs, breweries are being impacted by regulatory burdens, shifting consumer habits and the legalization of cannabis. Dudeck said it’s a “hard time for our brewers.” The future, she added, will be determined by opportunities and challenges. Breweries have become very active in shaping legislation, tourism and community development. Dudeck says in the future we’ll likely see the use of more local ingredients, a rise in creativity, and deeper community involvement, adding, “breweries will continue to evolve.” She said people’s tastes are diversifying and breweries are “chasing” what consumers want “year after year.”
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The Brewers Association of Maryland and Visit Frederick present the Maryland Craft Beer Festival :: noon to 5 p.m. May 10 along Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick. For festival and ticket information, go to mdcraftbeerfestival. com.
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go up, it could lead to closures in the brewing industry.
“Local brewers are very concerned about how long they’ll be able to
The brewing industry also helps boost the economy. Craft breweries create jobs, bring communities together and fuel our local economy, Dudeck said. “When you raise a
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Listen to episode 384 of the UnCapped podcast for host Chris Sands’ conversation with John Zerivitz of Cultivate and Craft, representing the Brewers Association of Maryland, and Abby Casarella, the event manager for the Brewers Association of Maryland, ahead of the Maryland Craft Beer Festival. They dive into everything you need to know about the festival and its impressive growth.
Kelly Dudeck, executive director of the Brewers Association of Maryland.
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A previous Maryland Craft Beer Festival at Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick.
Battle of the Bands will benefit Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County
Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County will host its third annual Battle of the Bands on May 10 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Frederick Fairgrounds, Building 14. This year’s event is being held in partnership with Let There Be Rock Schools, featuring performances by five youth bands from the rock schools, as the Boys & Girls Clubs highlight their mission of providing opportunities for youth in Frederick County.
Jarad Bowens of Benefactor Events will once again emcee.
“This event is incredibly important,” Bowens said. “I am super excited to raise money supporting the incredible mission and work being done by Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County. These kids deserve the very best programming, supporting critical needs in this community.”
Competing in this year’s Battle of the Bands will be Sapphire Signal, Gnomes, Midnight Sun, Extermination and one additional youth band from the rock schools. Last year’s Battle of the Bands winner, Kill the King, will also perform at this year’s event as a headliner.
The winning band will receive the prize of a recording studio package valued at $5,000, donated by Frederick Recording Studio. Prize packages will also feature items donated by M ‘N’ M Frederick.
The event will feature local food trucks, beer from Rockwell Brewery, wine from Hidden Hills Vineyard, as well as a Kids Zone with face painting and other games and activities the whole family can enjoy. Event attendees will get to hear testimonials from Boys & Girls Club youth and their families.
The annual Battle of the Bands highlights talented youth in the area.
Entry is $10, and kids under 5 get in free. Tickets are available at botbfrederick.com and will also be available at the gate the day of the event. This event will be held rain or shine and will take place primarily indoors at the Frederick
Fairgrounds. All proceeds from this event will benefit youth in Frederick County, helping keep Boys & Girls Club programs affordable and ensure no child is ever turned away based on inability to pay.
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Jorge Bernardo is performing every Beatles song on YouTube — and ranking them
BY COLIN MCGUIRE
Special to The News-Post
Jorge Bernardo loves the Beatles. No, really. He loves the Beatles. So much so that he recently started a YouTube series where he ranks every Beatles song ever, complete with snippets of performances of the songs as well as skits he produces himself.
We caught up with the downtown Frederick resident recently to talk about the project, how long he thinks it’s going to take to get through the Fab Four’s catalog, his one-man Beatles show that he plans to perform in Frederick, and if he would ever take on such a project dedicated to other artists. Let’s start with the project. Can you explain it?
I’ve done some things in the Beatle world — I started a Beatles fan club in the D.C. area and I met the Beatles producer George Martin at an event — and I got a job as a trash truck driver and I started listening to “With the Beatles,” but I never got sick of it. I’d listen to it over and over and over. I started looking at different YouTube pages and there’s some really good Beatles stuff out there that people are making. I was like, “I wonder if I could do one of these shows,” but then I was like, “I don’t know. Who am I? I’m a nobody.” But I do play guitar and sing, and I kind of sound a lot like the Beatles. How did you come up with the ranking system?
I watched a video that was ranking the songs. As I listened to the list, I thought, “This is a list that’s contrived based on preconceptions.” “Hey Jude” had to be in the top five, and it’s all sort of from the top down. I thought if you’re going to have a real list, the way to do it is to start at the beginning. Start with the first song they ever released in England — “Love Me Do” — and then the second song was the B-Side to that, “PS, I Love You.” You go from there, song by song. I thought I’d make a series where I do a video for every song. I’m going to commit to doing over 200 videos in the next couple years where I’ll say, “This song belongs at No. 3 and this one at No. 8.” I’d also perform the song and put a snippet of it in the video.
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It didn’t take long for me to come up with a list of criteria that I started following. One was melody and chord structure. Two was the arrangement or the Beatle treatment, like what instruments they used and how they arranged the song. Three was a combination of production and performance — was it recorded well? Did they perform it well? Four was the most important one, which was how did the song make you feel? When you hear “I Wanna Hold Your Hand,” you don’t know what’s happening, but you feel really happy. The fifth one was lyrics. After I had those, in a couple episodes, I would give each criteria a grade. It didn’t amount to a point system, though. It’d still come down to how I felt in the end (laughs).
So, how far along are you currently?
Jorge Bernardo has given himself the task of documenting — through performance and ranking — every Beatles song ever recorded.
Check out the series at youtube.com/@jorgeb555/videos.
my own rules. I speak in a Liverpool accent and I’m very self-deprecating. When I get into the persona, I start cracking jokes in some of the videos. The performances, I realized, are practices, too, and I can see myself getting better in real time. Last night, I posted a few songs just to pump up some traffic on my page and I got a ton of views. I played “In My Life,” “Blackbird,” “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” and “Baby, It’s You.” I posted Shorts on those and it’s rare I get more than 500 or so hits, but I got 1,000 on every one. It was pretty exciting. Most of the feedback was good. Someone said, “This is terrible. Why would you put it up there?” And someone actually defended me. I was like, “Oh, that’s nice!”
How often do you put these out?
saying it’s not cheesy. I cut back and forth and do all the camera work myself.
Do you have an end game with all of this?
I told my wife, I think I’m getting pretty good at singing and playing. I think I want to make my goal to semi-retire and do a Beatles one-man show. I was just talking out of my ass, but then I was like, “Screw it. I’ll just put together a show now.” So, the last couple weeks, I’ve been putting my show together. It’s going to be June 7 downtown. We’re renting a little space — Give Rise Studio — and we’re going to make it a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association. Tickets will be $20. We’ll give away prizes, too — some Beatles gadgets. I’ve got a couple stories to share, too. I’m teaching myself how to be an entertainer.
It sounds like all of this has turned into a project that’s going to take up a lot of your time.
It is. The further I go, I want to make my videos better. Right now, they’re kind of crappy. People tune in for five seconds, they get bored and turn it off. I’ve got to speed things up, but I’m trying to do things my way. I don’t want to succumb to expectation. I don’t want to be TikTok. I want to do things at a nice pace but also keep it entertaining and keep it light. Beatles music is joyful, so I want to keep things joyful. That’s my approach.
Would you ever want to do anything like this with any other artists?
No. I played in a Beach Boys tribute band from 2003 to 2012. I was singing in falsetto, traveling around the country. The sum was greater than the parts in that, so it sounded good, but I wouldn’t want to try and do any other artists. Before I decided to do a one-man show, my energy was dedicated to putting a band together called 1963 The Sound, and that’s what I’m still going to do. It’s going to be all early Beatles, and the vision is that the last song we’ll do is “I Wanna Hold Your Hand.” It ends at the end of 1963. We’re going to sing super-tight harmonies and we’re going to try and sound as good as we can.
Have you seen any Beatles tribute acts that you like?
I’ve seen 1964, like, 20 times. I’ve seen The Fab Four. In a way, I feel like it doesn’t excite me unless there is something special about it. 1964 is fabulous, though. They’re so good. I don’t ever imagine being quite as good as that, but I’ll substitute quality with enthusiasm.
All told, do you think this will last months? Years? How long do you plan on staying committed to all of these Beatles projects?
I’ve gotten all the way through the first LP in England. They had a couple singles after that, and I got to those. Since it’s my thing, I started to make
I’ve kind of slowed down on releasing new videos because I’m getting ready to do the second record, which is my favorite, and I really want to do it justice. I really want to get my brain together in terms of how I’m going to approach it. In the meantime, the four songs in between the two records are singles. Those songs inspired me to make skit videos and in the first one, I play both John and Paul. They have a discussion on if “From Me to You” is cheesy. John says it’s kind of cheesy and Paul is
I would say probably two songs a week, so it should take me, considering it’s 200 songs, about four or five years ... assuming I don’t give up (laughs).
Colin McGuire has been in and out of bands for more than 20 years and also helps produce concerts in and around Frederick. His work has appeared in Alternative Press magazine, PopMatters and 72 Hours, among other outlets. He is convinced that the difference between being in a band and being in a romantic relationship is less than minimal. Contact him at mcguire.colin@gmail.com.
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The Frederick Mom’s recommendations for the weekend of May 9
Activities to do with the kids this weekend, courtesy of The Frederick Mom.
The Frederick Greek Festival
11 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 9 and 10, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 11
Sts. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 920 W. Seventh St., Frederick Free
Our city’s favorite festival is back! Bring the whole family to experience authentic Greek food and pastries, enjoy live music and traditional Greek dancing, shop the Greek Agora Marketplace, and take a tour of the beautiful Greek Orthodox church. A little something new this year: participate in Greek dancing lessons! Guests 21+ should sample their imported wine and beer or try a Zythos, a Greek-style beer made especially by Brewers Alley. Get your fix of gyros, spanakopita, and baklava all weekend long! Rain or shine event with free parking and plenty of seating under a large tent. Opa!
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Kids Build a Bouquet
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10
Flower Fashions, 909 W. Seventh St., Frederick
$49.87/person
Dads, take the little ones to Flower Fashions anytime between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. this Saturday to create a fresh floral arrangement in a special burlap tote to give to Mom on her special day! Mom’s love fresh flowers, and kids love creating; this is a perfect drop-in event. Free Mother’s Day cards will be avaible for children to color. Ticket includes all materials needed, expert instructions, and one make-and-take flower arrangement.
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Blooms 4 Mama!
10 to 11:30 a.m. May 10
Dream Free Art, 1341 Hughes Ford Road, Frederick
$30/person
This Saturday, it’s a “Big and Little” paint event at Frederick’s one-andonly art splatter studio! At Dream Free Art, you can get messy (unlike at home), so this is the place to stop in
and create a beautiful, hand-painted keepsake. You and your child will pour-paint a rose and create a oneof-a-kind heartfelt Mother’s Day gift! No experience is needed. Just have fun! Register at dreamfreeart.com/ blooms.
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Happy MOO-ther’s Day
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10, 11, 17 and 18
Black Rock, 3002 Black Rock Road, Myersville $15/person
Have you visited the Myersville
farm with Highland cows yet? Take mom for a one hour experience on the farm where you meet these hairy animals, brush them, feed them treats, then take photos with an adorable Highland calf in front of a Mother’s Day backdrop. You and the kids can then make a flower pot craft making it a great time. Grab your tickets at blackrock-farm.com.
Spring Fling
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 10
The Derby Restaurant, 83 W. Main St., New Market
Free
The ultimate family party is at The Derby! Live music, entertainment, delicious food, plus a moon bounce for the kids… there’s something for everyone! Face painting and balloon animal art will also be popping up. A Tableside Magician will entertain you with tricks and wonderment! The Derby is known for great food and their pretty outdoor patio seating complete with a Crush Bar and an ice cream shop! Expect a great time. Parking is limited. •••
Mommy & Me Candle Making Workshop
3 to 4:30 p.m. May 10
Chappelle & Co., 223 N. Market St., Frederick
$40/pair
This Sunday, head to downtown Frederick to create your very own candle from start to finish at the cutest boutique, Chappelle & Co. Hosted in an intimate makers space, you and your child will leave with the knowledge of candle making while creating those lasting memories! Ticket covers mom and child’s experience with all materials included and one 8 oz. custom scented soy wax candle keepsake. Get your tickets at chappelleandco. com.
Battle of the Bands
3 to 8 p.m. May 10
Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick
$10/adults, $5/kids ages 5-20, kids under 5 are free
BOTB is a family-friendly concert fundraising event to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Frederick County, and you won’t want to miss this year’s lineup! Featuring six youth bands from Let There Be Rock School plus the 2024 BOTB winner, Kill the King! Aside from incredible live music, there will be delicious food from local food trucks, beer from Rockwell Brewery, wine from Hidden Hills Vineyard, and a Kid Zone with games and face painting! Let’s support our community’s talented youth and watch them compete for a recording session from Frederick Recording Studio! Rain or shine event. For tickets, go to botbfrederick.com.
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The annual Greek Festival returns this week.
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New solo exhibitions at TAG: Sarah Higgins and Cathy Wilkin
TAG/The Artists Gallery will showcase work by Sarah Higgins and Cathy Wilkin throughout May in two solo shows.
Sarah Higgins created waterbased oils on wood panels for her show, “Hidden Agenda.”
The series explores the interaction between realism and abstraction.
Cathy Wikin’s show, “Orchestrate!,” features her intricate and thought-provoking collages.
“If only my life could have an accompanying soundtrack,” says Wilkin. “If I can’t have one for myself, my art can. My full orchestra plays out on a 2D surface. I am the conductor orchestrating shapes, colors and movement. Some passages are percussive with strident reds and purples. Blues, greens and yellows hit the soft notes of flutes and harps. In the end, I look at my 2D musical score and sit back and listen.”
Work by the other gallery artists will be displayed in Gallery II.
Both shows opened May 2 and run through May 25.
TAG is at 501 N. Market St., Frederick. See theartistsgalleryfrederick.com, or call 301-228-9860 for more information.
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Call for Plein Air Artists: Live painting at the Maryland Iron Festival
Plein air artists are invited to participate in the Maryland Iron Festival at the historic village of Catoctin Furnace, Thurmont, on May 17 and 18. Artists can paint at the festival or at nearby Cunningham Falls.
Founded in the 1730s, the charming village played a key role in arming the Continental Army during the revolution.
In addition to the historic village and iron furnace ruins, there will be live blacksmithing demonstrations and hands-on casting and molding with experts from Hopewell Furnace, live music, and an artist and maker market.
For more details about the festival, including parking and access information, see catoctinfurnace.org/events.
Artwork completed during the festival will be exhibited at Links Bridge Vineyard in Thurmont from May 24 to June 1.
Contact Links Bridge Vineyard directly at 301-466-2413 (Bob Thompson) or 301-6025733 (Joan Cartier) to ensure that someone will be there to receive your work when you drop it off after the festival or any time up until May 23. Have your paintings ready to hang and include your name, title and price (or “NFS”) on the back of the work, along with your contact information. Repeat this information on a separate card to be used as a wall label for your work at the vineyard.
Links Bridge Vineyard is at 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont.
The Maryland Theatre presents Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
Friday, June 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM Fifteen-time
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“Rapids and Boughs,” by Pam Betts.
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“Look for Clay Thoughts,” by Sarah Higgins.
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the Moon,” by Cathy Wilkin.
The rise of forest bathing
A slow, intentional experience
BY JENNIFER LEE Special to The News-Post
Time spent in nature is dwindling, as technology use intensifies and urban environments expand. Forest bathing might just be the cure for society’s nature deficit disorder.
Translated from the Japanese shinrin-yoku , which means “to bathe in the essence of the forest,” forest bathing has “been growing in popularity in recent years,” said Alecks Moss, the marketing and events director at Fox Haven Farm, explained via email.
“We’ve seen more and more people drawn to this kind of slow, intentional nature experience, especially since the pandemic,” she said. “People often join a forest
bathing walk because they’re feeling overwhelmed or just need some space to slow down. Some come out of curiosity, others because they’re looking for a way to reconnect with nature on a deeper level.”
Connecting with the natural world seems to be more important now than ever. Society is in the midst of a great mental and physical health crisis, according to Monica Wenzel, forest bathing guide.
“For most of human existence, we have lived in close relationship with the natural world, and that connection is still a part of us,” Wenzel said in an email.
This time can be used to de-stress and slow down, allowing for a break from constant stimulation.
And forest bathing offers more
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A forest bathing tea ceremony with Monica Wenzel at Fox Haven Farm.
A forest bathing session at Fox Haven Farm in Jefferson.
UPCOMING SESSIONS WITH MONICA WENZEL AT FOX HAVEN FARM IN JEFFERSON
May 10 — Full Moon Forest Bathing Walk from 7 to 9 p.m. Meet on the barn porch before a short walk up to the orchard.
June 21 — Walnut Grove Forest Bathing Walk from 1 to 3:30 meet at the farm then walk about a half mile to the Walnut Grove for the forest bathing experience.
July 11 — Full Moon Forest Bathing Walk from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Meet on the barn porch before a walk to the orchard. Learn more about Wenzel at forestbathingfinder.com/guide-profile/ greatbearnatureconnection.
feeling out they’re with world of health Wenzel, a relationship de-stress break
than just relaxation. Research has shown the positive mental and physical effects of spending time in nature.
“Western science and ancient and indigenous knowledge systems have given us a wealth of evidence that being in nature is beneficial to our species,” said social worker Kris Bajgier, who is also a nature-informed trauma therapist and the founder of Outdoor Therapeutics in Frederick.
The body expresses stress in many ways, she said. Some might feel tired all the time or an utter sense of exhaustion; other indicators of stress could appear as mental fog, muscle tension or short temperedness.
“There are many signals our body and mind give us to let us know how we are doing and what we need, if
we take the time to notice. We are all different, so indicators vary from person to person.”
Forest bathing assists with regulating the parasympathetic nervous system, which aids in relaxation — and just being in nature has a way of enhancing one’s mood. Forest bathing benefits can include lowered stress, blood pressure and heart rate, Wenzel noted. “It can boost your immune system, mood, improve sleep, and attention.”
Taking forest-bathing walks might also help lower blood glucose, and the phytoncides — volatile chemical compounds released by trees — seem to have anti-inflammatory effects, along with myriad other healthful benefits, including a good night’s sleep.
“When we pull ourselves away from the toxic patterns of stress and productivity and immerse ourselves in nature, whether it’s a forest or not, we function better,” shared Bajgier.
Wenzel said the practice of forest bathing has helped her navigate difficult events in her life. It may not be therapy in the clinical sense, but it is a powerful therapeutic practice that people have found to be extremely beneficial.
Moss feels that the increased popularity in forest bathing “reflects a shift in values. More people are seeking out practices that support mental clarity, emotional balance and a sense of connection, both to the Earth and to themselves.”
Forest bathing offers a flexible approach to mental and physical
health and can take place almost anywhere, even in urban and suburban settings. Anywhere with access to the elements of nature can be used for a forest bathing walk.
Wenzel shared that whether immersed deep within the wilderness, or simply tending to flowers on the balcony, “Our minds and bodies benefit from spending time in and connecting with the natural world.”
Forest bathing is “accessible, and is a form of self-care and mindfulness,” she added. “You may get some of the same benefits from walking in a forest [unguided].”
Yet forest bathing is more than just taking a walk in nature, so
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Monica Wenzel leads forest-bathing walks at Fox Haven Farm.
CineFridays at the VoxHouse presents four short films including the Maryland-shot ‘The Recursion Theorem’
CineFridays at the VoxHouse will present some of the Frederick festival-favorite live action shorts in its free Festival Flashback series on May 9. The aim of this particular series is to provide some re-screenings of great films that stood out during the Frederick Film Festival, as SilverVox leads up to a new film festival in 2026. This Festival Flashback series will consist of four short films: three short comedic films with the fourth film being a longer, halfhour short from Maryland-based filmmaker Ben Sledge titled “The Recursion Theorem.” The film, shot in
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MUST-SEE AT CANYONLANDS
Hiking the Druid Arch Trail leads you to a large arch in the shape of a druid. It is a strenuous hike of nearly 11 hours roundtrip, through the region of the park known as The Needles. The trail offers views of the area’s needle-like spires. Rock climbing is which is popular on the sandstone towers of the Island in the Sky.
CAPITOL REEF
NATIONAL PARK
Like other Utah parks, Capitol Reef is filled with eggshell- and orange-colored rock formations formed by erosion. White rock domes resemble the domes of capitol buildings. Throughout the park are tilting layers of rock and the bright orange colors common across Utah. Black basalt boulders dot the dramatic landscape among gigantic bursts of color.
Even more exciting are the Fremont Culture’s 2,000-year-old carvings of Petroglyph Panel. Best viewed with binoculars, the panel features human-like and animal features.
The park also features fossilized animal tracks. But the most unexpected offering can be found at the Gifford Homestead, an old farmhouse that sells quilts and crafts, jams and jellies and, most importantly, local fresh-baked pie.
MUST-SEE AT CAPITOL REEF
The Scenic Drive through the park is known as a “virtual geology tour.” Stops
Gaithersburg, stars Frederick’s own Dan Franko, who won Best Actor for his role in this film at the Garden State Film Festival.
The film has been described as “a short black and white Hitchcockian film noir that pays homage to The Twilight Zone, Asteroids [the arcade/video game], and ancient Greek mythology” which is a lot of influences to pack into such a deceivingly simple film.
Shot in black and white, the story follows Dan Everett, who awakens to find himself trapped in a unfamiliar room with its own set of bizarre
rules. Afraid and alone in this strange place, Dan is forced to question the very foundations of reality and the meaning of his existence.
Ben Sledge and Dan Franko will be in attendance, and a Q&A session with them will follow the screening.
CineFridays starts at 8 p.m. at the VoxHouse, above the Ordinary Hen restaurant at 228 N. Market St., Frederick. The event is free and open to the public. Food and drinks are available to order from your seat during the film. For more information, visit silvervox.org or email info@ silvervox.org.
Staff photos by Ric Dugan
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Hiking on the rim of Bryce Canyon.
along the way provide viewpoints of the varying landscape.
Hiking to Sunset Point at sunset is a short, easy hike with panoramic views best viewed at sunset.
ZION NATIONAL PARK
Zion was the first of Utah’s National Parks and, coincidentally, the first Utah park I visited. It is filled with looming cliffs and narrow passages. The first time I passed through the park, I was immediately enchanted by the bright orange rock. Zipping around curves
reminded me of a Jeep commercial inviting me to explore the rugged West.
According to the National Park Service, this majestic park is formed by the “uplift, tilting, and erosion of rock layers … the bottom layer of rock at Bryce Canyon is the top layer at Zion, and the bottom layer at Zion is the top layer at the Grand Canyon.”
MUST-SEE IN ZION
Take Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, which allows access to some of the park’s famous landmarks.
Also, Hiking the Narrows takes you upstream through the narrowest parts of
This magnificent sandstone hoodoo is called Thor’s Hammer and is possibly the most famous hoodoo in the world.
the park’s canyons. You can hike roundtrip or get a permit and hike through the passage.
Check the National Park Service website to see if your desired hike requires a pass. In the summer, make sure to take plenty of water and sunblock, and wear sturdy shoes.
Kari Martindale is a poet, spoken word artist and teaching artist who has read at arts guilds across Maryland and performed at the White House. A roadtripper at heart, she has visited all 50 states and more than 40 countries.
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ROCKY SPRINGS CEMETERY COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING
The Rocky Springs Cemetery Company will hold their Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm at 7904 Old Receiver Rd Frederick, MD 21702
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Thursday May 8
CLASSES
Senior Cafe: The Place to Come for Coffee, Conversation, Friendship and Fun Events: Driving Safely as we Age — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. You have a retirement plan in place; why not consider a transportation plan as well? Learn more about traffic trends, advancements in car technology, age-related risks, safety recalls and additional relevant topics. 301-600-8200. www.fcpl.org.
ETCETERA
Ask a Genealogist — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Do you have questions about researching your family history, or are you not sure where to begin delving into your ancestry? Maryland Room librarian Derek Gee will be here to answer questions about genealogy and local history. 18 and older. 301-600-7200.
2025 Exhibits at the Museum of Frederick History — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. See our all new and renovated exhibits, now through Dec. 13. Free admission on Wednesdays. $5, $10 adults, $5 seniors and students. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.
theater is turning 110! Celebrate the Arts & Cuisine on all four floors of the Performing Arts Center and enjoy the debut of a film honoring theater’s rich history. This event will include an immersive journey through over a century of entertainment, community, and heritage. Pre-registration required. $11 - $66. 301-790-2000. boxoffice@mdtheatre.org. www.mdtheatre.org/ anniversary-celebration.
200 Monroe Restaurant — 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick. Frederick Community College (FCC) invites you to enjoy a gourmet dinner created by the students at 200 Monroe Restaurant! Guests will enjoy a first course, entree, and dessert freshly made by the baking and pastry class. Reservations are required. $40-$48. hcti@frederick.edu. opentable.com/200-monroe.
The Maryland Theatre Celebrates 110 Years — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. For 110 years, the theater has been the heart of entertainment, history and unforgettable moments. Take the “Savor the Past Tour” 5-6 p.m., $10.10 per person, self-guided tour with mini performances, light snacks. “Savor the Past Celebration” 6 to 8 p.m., $60 per person, self-guided tour featuring catered food and a unique screening of a historic film that highlights the theater’s history. More details online. $10.10. 301-790-3500. boxoffice@mdtheatre.org. www.mdtheatre.org/ anniversary-celebration.
local author and historian Chris Haugh leads participants on a 1.3 mile walking tour of historic Mount Olivet Cemetery. This version will focus on outstanding citizens and events of the 1900s to present such as banker Joseph D. Baker, fashion designer Claire McCardell, Hood College president Joseph Henry Apple, inventor Harry Lebherz and those buried under the World War II Memorial among several others. Participants will traverse various parts of the cemetery for this 2-hour experience. (bathroom break). (NOTE: Meet at the World War I Gazebo in middle of Areas T, U, S) $20. 240-285-8519. calicojac@comcast.net. www.HistorySharkProductions.com.
Paws 2 Read with Go Team Therapy Dogs — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join Go Team Therapy Dogs to improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a therapy dog. All ages. 301-600-8200. www.fcpl.org.
FAMILY
Musical Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Music, movement, stories and more. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Teen Time: Pipe Cleaner Art (ages 1118) — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Use pipe cleaners to make some colorful springtime art! This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18). 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Pajama Storytime — 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for kids up to age 5 with a caregiver. 301-600-6329.
cdillman@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.
FESTIVALS
St., Hagerstown. The historic auditorium at
“Frederick History 101” Walking Tour of Mount Olivet (1900s-Present) — 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick. Award-winning
Storytime in the Heritage Garden — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Enter our enchanted garden for a special storytime and activity! Held on the second Thursday of every month, little learners will have the opportunity to hear a story and make their own related craft, as well as explore the beauty and sweet details of our Heritage Garden. Books and authors will be announced the month of the program. In the event of inclement weather, Storytime will be moved inside. Please RSVP! Outreach@FrederickHistory.org.
Tween Gaming Hour: Switch Edition! (Ages 9-13) — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Play our Nintendo Switch or bring your own and play with friends! Open to all skill levels for ages 9-13. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Read to a Therapy Dog with WAGS for Hope — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Come share a story with a specially trained therapy dog from WAGS for Hope! 301-600-6329. cdillman@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.
Gettysburg Film Festival: Victory in World War II — 10 a.m. at Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. Continues through May 11. Focusing on the legacy of WWII. Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns opens the festival on May 8, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day. Special guests include Martin Sheen, Anna Deavere Smith, Susan Eisenhoiwer, Stephan Lang and others. On May 10, country music’s Trace Adkins will join actor Stephen Lang and the American Battlefield Trust’s Garry Adelman for a special conversation following the screening of “Beyond Glory.” Plus Adkins will perform the National Anthem before “Reflecting on ‘Ike’” at 7 p.m. with Susan Eisenhower and Craig Symonds. Some events are free, others have admission cost. Visit website for full schedule, ticket information. 717-337-8200.
gettysburgfilmfestival.org/2025-festival.
The Frederick Greek Festival — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 720 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Authentic Greek cuisine, live music, and traditional dance performances. Dine in everything from gyros and souvlaki to Athenian chicken, lamb, spanakopita and beyond! Sample a variety of Greek pastries like baklava, koulourakia, and crowd-favorite fried loukoumades! Visit our Taverna for a taste of our imported wine and beer. Including ZYTHOS, our Greek-style draft beer custom-crafted especially for our Greek Festival by Brewers Alley! Adult and children’s dance troupe performances, and NEW this year participate in a live Greek dance lesson! Greek Agora Marketplace features vendors of Greek art, jewelry, books, religious icons and more. Tour the church. Free admission and parking. 301-663-0663.
katiehyrkas@gmail.com.
may do and enjoy. The cost is $25 to get your space, room for the day. BYO lunch or snacks. Pre-register. 18 and older. $10 more if you come for Saturday too! $20 entrance fee. 301-712-6759. shelleysscrapshack@gmail.com. meetup.com/Shelleys-Scrap-Shack.
Mid-Atlantic Fruits & Berries with Michael Judd — 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. at The Common Market, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Join edible landscaper, author and permaculture designer Michael Judd for an engaging exploration of some of the easiest and most rewarding fruits and berries to grow in the Mid-Atlantic region. This presentation will focus on low-maintenance, naturally resilient plants that thrive with minimal effort, making them perfect for home gardens and landscapes. $25 - $50. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. www.commonmarket.coop.
Full Moon Forest Bathing — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. In this 1.5 hour session, the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy trained guide Monica Wenzel will walk you through sensory invitations to help you slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with nature. Bring a lawn chair or yoga mat and wear sturdy boots $40. 240-490-5484. info@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events.
ETCETERA
Blue Ridge Summit Free Library Mother’s Day Plant Sale — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. A fundraiser for the library, features a large assortment of annuals, perennials, native plants, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, herbs, patio planters and houseplants. In advance of the sale, plant donations of all kinds are wanted. Pots provided, if needed. 717-940-6711. brsmtnboard@gmail.com. discovery.fclspa.org/brs.
Walk in the Woods: Frederick Municipal Forest — 9 a.m. to noon at Frederick Municipal Forest, Hamburg Blue Lot, 39.515867914379065, -77.49418828765522, Frederick. What does it take to protect drinking water for the residents of Frederick City? Join us to explore the Frederick City Municipal Forest! This event is free but please register in case of delays or rescheduling due to bad weather.
301-417-4371. rbourassa@icprb.org.
Myersville Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Municipal parking lot, 301 Main St., Myersville. Saturdays through Oct. 25. myersvillefarmersmarket.com.
Community Plant Swap — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville. Bring seeds, seedlings, bulbs and full-fledged plants to donate or exchange with other plant lovers and gardeners. An experienced gardener
will be on hand for all of your plant-related questions. Be sure to stop by our Seed Library during the program or at any time the library is open! 301-600-8350. rkurtz@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Mother’s Day Maker’s Market Sip & Shop — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gravel and Grind, 15 E. Sixth St., Frederick. Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with live music, drinks and shopping, hosted in the Gravel & Grind patio and parking lot. Local Celitc band Vesper’s Echo will perform starting at noon. 240-741-9524. thedwellinggem@gmail.com.
Frederick’s Black Heritage Walking Tour — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Visit landmarks and hear stories revealing Frederick’s Black heritage from the early-19th century to the present day. This tour features sites associated with enslavement and segregation and highlights the achievements of a diverse and vibrant Black community in the pursuit of equality and freedom. Tour starts at and returns to 24 E. Church St. RSVP required. $5, $8, $12. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org/programs-and-events/ walking-tours.
One Vast Hospital: Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at National Museum of Civil
September, join NMCWM docents for a walking tour of Downtown Frederick focused on the city’s role as a makeshift hospital in the final months of 1862. $15. 301-695-1864. chris.reed@civilwarmed.org. www.civilwarmed.org/weekendtours.
Leave a Plant, Take a Plant- Plant Swap — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Bring a plant to trade with another plant. This is a great way to increase your variety of plants — houseplants, vegetables and flowers. 301-600-6329. www.fcpl.org.
Sgt. Lawrence Everhart Grave Monument Re-dedication — 11 a.m. to noon at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, West Green Street, and MD Route 17, Middletown. The Sgt. Lawrence Everhart Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will honor one of Frederick County’s Revolutionary war heroes, by holding a ceremony at Everhart’s burial site to mark the 270th anniversary of Everhart’s birth on May 5, 1755, and to re-dedicate his restored cemetery monument. 301-676-9562. mmoore46@verizon.net. www.mdssar.org/lawrenceeverhart.html.
Pop Up Vendor Event — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Home of Everything Frederick, 401 N. Market St., Frederick. Different businesses and nonprofits will be set up at outside if
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Author Panel with Cat Pleska & Karen Salyer McElmurray — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Middletown Public Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. The authors will speak with Magin LaSov Gregg about their latest novels in a unique author panel. Focusing on themes of identity, faith and human connection, Cat’s book “My Life in Water” and Karen’s book “I Could Name God in Twelve Ways” each reveals the shared experiences of the working class community. Following their conversation, Cat, Karen, and Magin will take questions from the audience and sign books. 240-575-4496. curiousiguanaevents@gmail.com. curiousiguana.com/event/authorpanel.
Drip Irrigation Workshop — 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Lucy School, 9117 Frostown Road, Middletown. Help install drip irrigation to the garden at Lucy School and learn how to set up a similar system for your own garden at home! Drip irrigation is an efficient way to keep your crops hydrated while and preventing sun-scorch and disease caused by wet foliage from overhead watering. The low flow rate leads to less surface evaporation and run off and helps to conserve water. Participants will be setting up irrigation for both raised beds and ground-level beds and will attach a simple timer to allow for easy watering.
201-920-0273. dan.buck@lucyschool.org.
Community Climate Action Workshop
— 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Brunswick Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Join this engaging workshop to help develop a Community-Wide Climate and Energy Action Plan. This is your chance to get directly involved in creating a plan that truly reflects our community’s needs and aspirations. Learn what research and data show are the impacts of a changing climate right here in Frederick County. acreamer@frederickcountymd.gov. frederickcountymd.gov/ClimateAction.
Tour Schifferstadt Architectural Museum
— 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick. Step back (way back!) in Frederick’s history to see how the pioneering Brunner family lived in the 1750s. You can do that at the Schifferstadt — Frederick’s oldest intact house, built in 1758. You can see how German engineering and home design came to Colonial America. Guided tours explain the features and tell the history of the family and their home. $8 adults, under 12 free. 301-663-3885. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Take a remarkable journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the “paranormal” with “Maryland’s Oldest Operating Ghost Tour!” Reservations recommended. $17 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@MarylandGhostTours.com. marylandghosttours.com.
FAMILY
Kids Build a Bouquet — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Flower Fashions, 909 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Dads, take the little ones to Flower Fashions anytime between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to create a fresh floral arrangement in a special burlap tote to give to Mom on her special day! Free Mother’s Day cards will be available for children to color. Ticket includes all materials needed, expert instructions, and one make-and-take flower arrangement.
$49.87 per person. 301-662-0606. flowerfashionsinc.com.
Happy MOO-ther’s Day — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Black Rock, 3002 Black Rock Road, Myersville. Have you visited the Myersville farm with Highland cows yet? Take mom for a one-hour experience on the farm where you meet these hairy animals, brush them, feed them treats, then take photos with an adorable Highland calf in front of a Mother’s Day backdrop. You and the kids can then make a flower pot craft making it a great time. Grab your tickets at www.blackrock-farm.com.
$15 person. blackrock-farm.com.
Blooms 4 Mama! — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Dream Free Art, 1341 Hughes Ford Road, Frederick. it’s a “Big and Little” paint event at Frederick’s one-and-only art splatter studio! At Dream Free Art, you can get messy (unlike at home), so this is the place to stop in and create a beautiful, hand-painted keepsake. You and your child will pourpaint a rose and create a one-of-a-kind heartfelt Mother’s Day gift! No experience is needed. Just have fun! Register online. $30 person. dreamfreeart.com/blooms.
Family Storytime with “Ms. Rachel.” — 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Stories, movement, music and fun for the entire family. Designed for kids with a caregiver. This Family Storytime features Thurmont Regional Library’s own “Ms. Rachel!” 301-600-7200.
Spring Fling — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at The Derby Restaurant, 83 W. Main St., New Market. The ultimate family party! Live music, entertainment, food, plus a moonbounce for the kids.Face painting and balloon animal art will also be popping up. A Tableside Magician will entertain you with tricks and wonderment! The Derby is known for great food and their pretty outdoor patio seating complete with a Crush Bar and an ice cream shop! Parking is limited. 301-865-2222. thederbymd.com.
Family Storytime — 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Stories, movement, music and fun for the entire family. Designed for kids, with a caregiver. 301-600-7200. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Mommy & Me Candle Making Workshop — 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Chappelle & Co., 223 N. Market St., Frederick. You and your child will leave with the knowledge of
candle making while creating those lasting memories! Ticket covers mom and child’s experience with all materials included and one 8 oz. custom-scented soy wax candle keepsake. Get your tickets at chappelleandco.com. $40 pair. 240-486-9458. chappelleandco.com.
Cruise for Kidz Cruise-In — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at At Home, 1811 Monocacy Blvd., Frederick. Join Cruise for Kidz Auto Show for a family-friendly cruise-in event! Hosted every second Saturday of the month, there will be tons of makes and models of cars, 2-wheels, 4-wheels, and more! Plus music, food and a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Children’s National Hospital. Kids are invited to bring their favorite Hot Wheels matchbox car to race on their Hot Wheels track.
FCC String Ensemble: FCC Rocks (Rachs?) — 7:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College, Visual & Performing Arts Center, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Parking Lot 9 , Frederick . Catchy riffs, headbanging bops and adoring fans. It turns out that rock stars come in all shapes and sizes. Director Lynn Fleming and the FCC String Ensemble present a concert of classic rock and classic Rachmaninoff. Light refreshments available following the performance. Register online for free tickets.
301-846-2566. mgersten@frederick.edu.
FCC2025StringEnsemble.eventbrite.com.
FESTIVALS
National Train DayOpen House — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Western Maryland Railway Historical Society Museum Complex , 41 N. Main St., Union Bridge. Celebrate the joy of trains and train travel! See the history of the Western Maryland Railway both in Carroll County and the state of Maryland. The Museum collection is housed in a 123-yearold railroad station and office building. See trains from full size ones to small model trains of all sizes scales. 410-857-4979. wmrhs1@verizon.net. westernmarylandrhs.com.
Annual Spring Fling — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thurmont Community Park, 18 Frederick Road, Thurmont. Live music, free food, moon bounce, karate demonstration, puppet show. Bring the whole family. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 301-471-9898. janjones0626@gmail.com. www.fbcthurmont.org.
The Frederick Greek Festival — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 720 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Authentic Greek cuisine, live music, and traditional dance performances. Dine in everything from gyros and souvlaki to Athenian chicken, lamb, spanakopita and beyond! Sample a variety of Greek pastries like baklava, koulourakia, and crowd-favorite fried loukoumades! Visit our Taverna for a taste of our imported wine and beer. Including ZYTHOS, our Greek-style draft beer custom-crafted especially for our Greek Festival by Brewers Alley! Adult and children’s dance troupe performances, and NEW this year participate in a live Greek dance lesson! Greek Agora Marketplace features vendors of Greek art, jewelry, books, religious icons and more. Tour the
church. Free admission and parking. 301-663-0663. katiehyrkas@gmail.com.
GALLERY
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Woodmont Triangle, 8000 Norfolk Ave., Bethesda. Continues 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11. Featuring over 100 of the nation’s best contemporary artists, plus live entertainment and local Bethesda restaurants. Artists will have the opportunity to sell original fine art and crafts. 301-215-6660. sparker@bethesda.org. www.bethesda.org/ bethesda-fine-arts-festival.
HEALTH
Bettie Jane Cancer Foundation 5K Run/ Walk — 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Riverside Park, 1801 Monocacy Blvd., Frederick. 5K Run/Walk to raise money for cancer patients in Frederick County & surrounding counties. Organization helps patients & their families financially while they go through cancer treatment. Go to website to register. To guarantee a T-shirt you must register before April 10. $30 for 18 and older, $20 for under 18 advance registration, $35/$25 respectively day of race. 301-693-2928. pmflickinger@gmail.com. www.bjcfmd.org.
MUSIC
Battle of the Bands — 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Frederick Fairgrounds, Building 14, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. A day of live music, food trucks, beer from Rockwell Brewery, wine from Hidden Hills Vineyard, face painting and games the whole family can enjoy, and more! 100% of proceeds benefit Frederick County youth. Bands competing for this year’s top prize will be Sapphire Signal, Gnomes, Midnight Sun, Extermination, and Twenty Bishop. Our 2024 BOTB winner Kill the King will also return to play a headlining set.
$10, ages 5 to 20 $5 and kids 5 and under free. 240-831-4333. laurenl@bgcfc.org. botbfrederick.com.
Gospel Choir Concert — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mainstage Theatre, WMC Alumni Hall, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. McDaniel College’s Gospel Choir performs traditional and contemporary gospel music, as well as spirituals, under the direction of senior adjunct lecturer Shelley Ensor with accompanist Alice Dorsey. mcdaniel.edu.
“Songs for a New World” — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Performing Arts Factory, 244 B S. Jefferson St., Frederick. Other Voices Theatre presents. Lyrics and music by Jason Robert Brown. Directed by Ashley Gerhardt. Music direction by Marci Shegogue $21.50 - $25. 301-693-9772. artisticdirector@othervoicestheatre.org. www.othervoicestheatre.org.
THEATER
“A Second Helping” The Church Basement Ladies Sequel — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. The ladies are back and funnier than ever. “A Second Helping”
