CALENDAR

the trials and tribulations of struggling young artists striving to survive in Lower Manhattan’s East Village at the height of the HIV/Aids epidemic. $20. 240-315-3855. hello@ ftptheater.com. ftptheater.com.

Saturday March 25

From Sap to Syrup! Free Maple & Walnut Sugaring Demo at Willow Oaks + Syrup Pre-order — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Willow Oaks Cidery, 6219 Harley Road, Middletown. Observe the process of making sap into syrup with orchardist Taylor Roman at Willow Oaks. Maple or walnut syrup ($12 per 5-ounce bottle) is available for pre-order with pick-ups taking place after March 25. 301-418-8248. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/from-sap-to-syrupmaple-walnut-sugaring-demo-at-willow-oaks.

Classes

AstroHerbalism: The Connection of Plants and Planets with Myra Chung — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Explore the deeper connection between the planets above and the plants below. 4-part series (each class purchased separately). Observe the land as it changes through the seasons, explore how it mirrors the sky, and learn how the zodiac manifests through us. $52. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/astroherbalism-theconnection-of-plants-and-planets.

“Creating a Flower Cutting Garden & Arrangements” — 10 a.m. to noon at UME Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Presented by the UME Frederick County Master Gardeners. Learn how to design, plant and harvest flowers from your own cutting garden. Discover the best sun and shade annuals for cutting and how to maintain the garden for maximum production. Also will demonstrate techniques for creating arrangements. Register online: bit.ly/FCMG23CuttingGarden.

Freedom BANG class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Public Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout. Ages 18 and older. 301-600-8200. AWadding@ FrederickCountyMD.gov. fcpl.org.

Zumba Saturdays at the Library — 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Ready to exercise! Ready to dance! Ready to shake off the pounds? Come on in for Zumba at the Library on Saturday mornings through May 27. Ages 18 and older. 301-600-7004. marchange-desir@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/ zumba-saturdays-library-8.

Seed Saving & Starting Seeds Indoors

— 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Middletown Public Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. We are starting a seed library. Megan Rice, a local Master Gardener, will share her story of seed saving, seed swapping and sustainable gardening. Hands-on event. Seeds and supplies provided. This is the first event in a gardening series which will continue throughout the year. 301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org/calendar.

Making Photographic Portraits in Natural Light — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Cumberland Valley Photographers exhibition first-place winner Jillian Abir MacMaster leads this class. Bring your camera or phone for a hands-on workshop. Pre-register. $60; $50 members. 301-739-5727. drastelli@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/making-photographic-portraits-innatural-light.

Advanced Beekeeping Classes — 2:20 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Eversweet Apiaries, 85 Everhart Drive, Kearneysville, W.Va. Eversweet Apiaries will be instructing two classes on Advanced Beekeeping via Zoom and in-person. 6+ hours of advanced beekeeping education, Class instruction is provided by Eversweet owner and professional beekeeper Jennifer King. $40. 304-876-3832. info@eversweetapiaries.com. eversweetapiaries.com.

Etcetera

Bikes for the World Collection Event — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Road, Fredrick. Bikes for the World “re-cycles” used bikes to transform lives. Volunteers, community groups and businesses collect, “prep” and donate bikes to nonprofit partners around the world. Drop off or call for local pick up. Bikes for the World also accepts sewing machines and hand tools for donations! See what is accepted at www.bikesfortheworld. org. 301-662-1727. katlman@bhumc.org. bhumc.org.

Art in Bloom Floral Displays — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Displays inspired by art at the museum are on display for two days. March 25, a free floral demonstration will be at 1 p.m. Free. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/art-in-bloom.

Elementary and Secondary Science Fair and Elementary Social Studies Fair — 9:30 a.m. to noon. Elementary school students have the option to participate in both the Science and Social Studies Fairs. The secondary science fair judging takes place from 9 a.m. to noon. A STEM Showcase, with hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities is also open to the public during the elementary science fair. The STEM Showcase is open to students of all grade levels. 301-644-5267. fcps.org.

New to You: A Library Cardholder Event — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. An opportunity to chat with librarians from the Urbana Regional Library, learn about upcoming programs and see technology in action. 301600-7000. bbrannen@frederickcountymd. gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/event.

Forest Bathing with Monica Wenzel — 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Association of Nature and Forest Therapy trained guide Monica Wenzel, will guide you through sensory invitations to help you slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with nature. Bring your own yoga mat or lawn chair to rest on during this experience $35. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm. org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/forest-bathingwith-monica-wenzel.

Family

Easter Egg Hunts — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. Also March 26, April 1-2, and 6-9. Hunts will be all day between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Hunt areas will be sectioned off according to age. No sign up is necessary. Participating children will get a Hunt Ticket with the purchase of a farm admission. Bring your own basket or buy one from us. $16 (credit) for ages 2+. 301-865-9203. info@greenmeadowsevents. com. greenmeadowsevents.com.

“The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon” — 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. “One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight.” So begins Enchantment Theatre Company’s new live theatrical production based on the seven delightful picture books by Crockett Johnson that follow the zany adventures of an inventive young boy. Recommended for ages Pre-K through Grade 5, and their friends of all ages. $25 to $35, $5 discount for children. 717337-8200. majestictheater@gettysburg.edu. gettysburgmajestic.org.

Music

Dead For One Night returns to Gambrill Mtn. Food Co. — 7 p.m. at Gambrill Mt. Food Co., 503 N. East St., Frederick. Apparently one night was not enough for this Grateful Dead supergroup. They will return for more at Gambrill Mtn. Food Co. 301-651-8385. thedirtymiddle@gmail.com.

Maryland Symphony Orchestra: “Northern Lights” — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Carl Nielsen, Helios Overture, Karol Szymanowski, Violin Concerto No. 2; Jean Sibelius, Symphony No. 5. See website for ticket info. 301-797-4002. nathan@ marylandsymphony.org.

An Evening with Jason Adamo — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. One of the nations most respected and honored singer/songwriters Jason is already the winner of Gold and Double Platinum songwriting awards. He is a brilliant soulful singer who can go from a raspy Joe Cocker in one song, to a romantic balladeer in the next. $25. 301-600-2868. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ an-evening-with-jason-adamo.

Winchester Chamber Choir Concert — 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church,

Shepherdstown, W.Va. “March Musical Madness — From Bach to Jazz” concert will feature both classical and contemporary works, including Johann Sebastian Bach’s motet “Komm, Jesu, komm”; British choral classics, and American songbook standards. It will also include the world premiere of a work called “Critters” by Georgiann Toole, of Shepherdstown, who is the former choir director of the Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church. $35. 304-876-5765. info@friendswv. org. friendswv.org.

Performer

Liberal Redneck Trae Crowder’s “Just Me and Y’all” Tour — 7:30 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Crowder first gained international attention in 2016 for his hugely viral series of “Liberal Redneck” comedic “porch rant” videos. Since then, Trae has written a best-selling book, “The Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin Dixie Outta The Dark,” toured the country playing sold out theater shows under the “WellRED Comedy Tour” banner. $29.50 and up. 301-600-2828. weinbergcenter.org.

Recreation

Pickleball 101 for Beginners — 10 a.m. to noon at Walkersville Community Park, 22 Kenneth Drive, Walkersville. Bring equipment if you have it, otherwise some equipment available. BYO water, too!. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Theater

“Matilda: The Musical” — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Century High School, 355 Ronsdale Road, Sykesville. Century Opening Knights will present Roald Dahl’s “Matilda,” a stage musical with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Dennis Kelly, based on the 1988 novel. Check the website in the spring for ticket information. centurydramapublicity@gmail.com. tickets.centurydrama.com.

“Grease” — 6 p.m. at Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theatre, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Dinner precedes show. Cash bar available. $63 adults, $57 active military and first responders, includes dinner and show. 301739-7469. washingtoncountyplayhouse.com.

FTP presents “Rent” — 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Performing Arts Factory, 244 S. Jefferson St., Frederick. Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway musical, produced by the Fredericktowne Players. The rock musical explores the value of love and life through the trials and tribulations of struggling young artists striving to survive in Lower Manhattan’s East Village at the height of the HIV/Aids epidemic.

$20. 240-315-3855. hello@ftptheater.com. ftptheater.com.

Sunday March 26

From Sap to Syrup! Free Maple & Walnut Sugaring Demo at Willow Oaks + Syrup Pre-order — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Willow Oaks Cidery, 6219 Harley Road, Middletown. Observe the process of making sap into syrup with orchardist Taylor Roman at Willow Oaks. Maple or walnut syrup ($12 per 5-ounce bottle) is available for pre-order with pick-ups taking place after March 25. 301-418-8248. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/from-sap-to-syrupmaple-walnut-sugaring-demo-at-willow-oaks.

Classes

Make a Welcome Sign — 1 p.m. at Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm, 8253 Dollyhyde Road, Mount Airy. Create a fun welcome sign. All materials will be included for an additional $25 material fee. There will be multiple designs for you to choose from. Registration required. Class fee is non-refundable. $25. carolann@milkhousebrewery.com. milkhousebrewery.com/classes.

“Hamilton vs. Wall Street: The Core Principles of the American System of Economics” — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Brunswick Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Nancy Bradeen Spannaus will discuss the relevance of Alexander Hamilton’s ideas for today. His core ideas were presented in his masterwork, the Report on Manufactures. 540-822-9194. edspannaus@verizon.net. americansystemnow.com.

Etcetera

Victorian Parlor Divination and Tea — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Walkersville Public Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join us for a mystical afternoon as we sample tea, and enjoy conversation and demonstrations by experts in their field. We will cover such topics as Tasseology, Divination, Crystals, Tarot cards and more. 18+. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Christian Science Talk: Why Everyone Is

Needed — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ (ERUCC), 15 W. Church St. (lower level), Frederick. James Shepherd from Eugene, Oregon, will present a talk based on the understanding of God through Christian Science. 301-6622300. joeymomcs@gmail.com.

Labyrinth Vespers — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mount Moriah Lutheran Church, 15116 Foxville Church Road, Sabillasville. This is an opportunity to walk an indoor labyrinth on the mountain in a beautiful setting. 240-405-2173. prjulie@verizon.net.

Family

5K Titans on the Run — 8 a.m. to noon at Tuscarora High School, 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. First in-person 5K fundraiser run. All monies raised get split between the school’s instrumental music and athletics groups. Non-runners are welcome to walk, jog or stroll. All ages. $25. thsimbinfo@gmail. com. runsignup.com/Race/MD/Frederick/ TitansontheRun.