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DECEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

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CAN YOU BELIEVE WE’RE WRAPPING UP 2021?! Time really flies when you’re

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This month, we highlight the magic of the winter season, with holiday celebrations,

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festive attire, fun things to do and big hearts giving back to those in need. If you’re entertaining for the holidays, take a look at our extravagant hosting tips on Page 23 and check off “WOW factor” from your to-do list!

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winter reads. Fire? Cocoa? Great book? Yes, please! What a wonderful time to thank an officer in our community for their service and sacrifice. Head to Page 18 to be reminded of the heart behind so many of our men and women in blue. As this year comes to a close, we’d like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for YOU, dear reader. We wouldn’t be here without you, and we look forward to another great year ahead.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2021

FEATURES 14 Savannah’s Book Picks Must-Reads for Your Snow Days, Slow Mornings and Everything In Between

18 Silent Courage An Inside Look at Our Frederick Police Department

23 How to Throw a WOW-worthy Holiday Party 3 Secrets to Level Up Your Hostess Game and Leave Your Guests in Awe

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34 N.Y.E. Lookbook The Inspiration You Need For Your New Year’s Eve

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Local Experiences

Page Turners

Inspired By

23 Trend Setter 26 Giving Back 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Artist’s Palette

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on December 11 (Monocacy Village Park: 409 Delaware Rd.) and virtually on December 10-12. All proceeds from the race will benefit the YMCA of Frederick County’s Annual Campaign to provide individuals suffering from Parkinson's Disease the opportunity to participate in YMCA programs. Signing up early ensures a free race shirt, and all finishers will receive a medal that doubles as an ornament! The Santa Run hopes to promote family-oriented fitness. Search Santa Run at FrederickYMCA.org

TRUTH + BEAUTY BRIGHTENS THE SEASON WITH $5 HOLIDAY COCKTAILS Truth + Beauty Bar and Kitchen gives us yet another reason to celebrate this holiday season. $5 holiday cocktails are offered every Thursday in December! This restaurant prides itself in locally crafted twists on classics and completely new drink recipes. Founded in 2020, Truth + Beauty sits on Carroll Creek in Downtown Frederick and is an ideal spot for a date or a holiday celebration with friends. Go ahead, jump at the chance to try a new concoction (or an old favorite) for just a few bucks! TruthAndBeautyMD.com

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WINTER AND REVEL WINTER IS A TIME TO ENJOY FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHILE USHERING IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON. Whether you are enjoying one of the many festive activities our city has to offer or spending time with loved ones, the memories made will be cherished.

THINGS TO DO IN WINTER + Santa Train Families take a ride in a beautiful historic train with Santa Claus! During the scenic ride, Santa visits each family with a surprise. WSRR.org 34 West Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville + Holiday Art Competition at the Delaplaine A beautiful collection of original art by talented local artists is on display at the Delaplaine this season. Try to guess which artist will win! Delaplaine.org 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick + Skate Frederick Whether you’re a seasoned skater or a novice, you can enjoy

time with family and friends at Skate Frederick this winter. SkateFrederick.com 1288 Riverbend Way, Frederick + The Kitchen Studio Cooking School This cooking school offers online classes, with options for teens and adults. Learn to bake buttery biscuits or even delicious crab dip! KitchenStudioFrederick.com + Frederick Brew Bus You can enjoy Frederick’s most-loved breweries just by hopping on and off the bus with an all-day pass every Saturday. FrederickBrewBus.com 12

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THE BEST PART ABOUT WINTER IS GETTING

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do believe something very magical can

how I love a read that keeps you turning pages,

happen when you read a book.”

drawing you deeper and deeper into a new world or a different time, with friends who are sometimes

I hope you’ll love these picks as much as I do.

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FINLAY DONOVAN IS KILLING IT by Elle Cosimano

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THE LYING GAME by Ruth Ware

If you enjoy a book with a twisty

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read each book in this series again.

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best part? It’s the author’s first book

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you questioning its characters and

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She, like the character in this beautifully

the timeless characters and the plot

illustrated book, has gorgeous almond-

itself. (I’ve read this book countless

shaped eyes. After reading this story

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times and enjoy it as much as I did all

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I RECENTLY HEARD ABOUT A MAN WHO CARRIES WATER BOT-

Officers balance a lot on their plates each

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community, to averting a crisis.

whose children are in need of a role model. He is one of our own, a Frederick City Police Officer. But for some time, he remained nameless. Intrigued by both the anonymity and the potential for a great story, I set out to find out more about him. When I inquired after the officer, the Public Information Officer only shared my questions. He and the Chief of Police jumped in to help with my query. After phone calls and email chains, the officer’s identity was discov-

For them, the constant balancing act continues 24/7, not just when they are on a shift. This is what OFC Salahov explained as the biggest challenge on the job: not allowing the stress and strain of a day’s work to interfere with personal and family life. “We have to come home and be a daddy, a husband or wife,” says OFC Salahov.

ered. In fact, I had the pleasure of speaking with him myself. I learned

He adds that a police officer must work hard

about his work as an officer, as a community champion. And I learned the

to “be the light not only in the community but

same about the men and women who work alongside him daily.

also in [his/her] family” and that is challenging,

Officer First Class (OFC) Andrey Salahov was not only polite but was

especially during the stress of a busy season

clearly wise beyond his years. He shared his experience as a police officer

when officers may find themselves facing a

and provided insight to the career in general.

plethora of alarming calls.

“Every day is different. Every call is different,” OFC Salahov begins.

He continues, explaining that stress can come

He explains that some days are full of emergency calls involving an

from “trying to do right by the people, doing the

endangered life, an arrest or a family crisis. And yet other days are more

right thing” and then coming home to your kids

laid back but are important all the same. During those shifts, OFC Salahov

who need the best from their parent, too.

stops in with children “randomly and check[s] in with families, to build relationships with the community.”

A balancing act, indeed. Chaplain Peter C. Myers, who works alongside

He acknowledges that there are people with negative perceptions of

the Frederick City officers, shares that although

police officers, but that a lot of people do show appreciation and like hav-

these men and women are highly-trained, highly

ing someone to check up on them.

dedicated professionals, they are still, at the end

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of the day, “husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, and soldiers—as well as police officers. Like the rest of us, they face life’s challenges—joys, sorrows, triumphs, failures, life and death. They were called to serve the public, and they have responded to that call admirably.” As a chaplain for the police department, Chaplain Myers is available for spiritual and emotional support in any way an officer may need. He explains, “The amount of stress that officers are expected to manage can take a toll on the officer, but also on the family. So, any way that I can help them manage and process that stress means that they can take a bit less of it home with them.” Policing is a profession that requires a solid skill set and an exemplary mental capacity, to be sure. It is a profession nothing short of admirable. And it is certainly not for the faint of heart. I ventured to ask OFC Salahov what he likes most about his work. After all, it was his own choice and passion to begin with! “There hasn’t been a day where I don’t enjoy coming to work...It is a fun job. You get to help people!” OFC Salahov shares warmly. The officers in our communities truly care. They love our communities and want to keep us safe. They want to build relationships. These men and women serve as role models and peacekeepers. It isn’t explicitly stated in the job description, but it’s part of the job all the same. If you happen to see a police officer this holiday season—and chances are, you will—be sure to thank them for their honorable service. CityofFrederickMD.gov

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3 SECRETS TO LEVEL UP YOUR HOSTESS GAME AND LEAVE YOUR GUESTS IN AWE IT’S THE HOLIDAY SEASON, AND YOU’VE GOT A LOT TO DO. And if you’re planning to throw a party, well, let’s face it: you’ve got even more to do. Especially if you’re going to really wow your guests. After all, that’s half the fun! (But that’s where we come in.) We’re here to suggest three ways you can wow your family and friends without too much fuss and leave them in awe of your hostess skills.

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Set the scene with music—but, not just any music. The Frederick Strings, which consists of string and flute-string quartets and trios, is an elegant and unique way to entertain your guests. Imagine sipping cocktails and laughing with friends as the melodious sounds of cello, violin and flute dance through the air. The Frederick Strings will immediately give your party an elegant feel, one that will be remembered for years to come. FredStrings.com 24

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Offer a signature dessert. May we suggest custom-made cakes, cupcakes and cookies? Whipp and Whisk offers the most beautifully decorated cookies, made for every occasion imaginable. Think of delicately painted snowflakes or names written in calligraphy. If cakes are more your thing, check out Sage Cakery! Themed cakes in any size, any shape, any design can give your party the tantalizing centerpiece it needs. SageCakery.com; @WhippandWhisk

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GIVING BACK

Gratefully

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GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000. Anna Sarol

“I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my family and I are,” Anna says. The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of a giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients across the country with a final distribution of $250,000 throughout the year. When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions. Community leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you nominated people that were in need of assistance. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers were able to help identify people who might have otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized. One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent.

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When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy. “When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.”

“This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.” CONTINUED >

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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.

In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient and was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which resulted in a loss of income for her. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. *Names changed for privacy 28

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BATH

DOM

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5451 DOUBS RD

100%

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92%

$1,249,000

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111%

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98%

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$835,000

$1,020,000

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108%

$929,900

$1,000,000

3104 MISSION PEAK WAY

108%

$925,000

$999,000

3007 HERB GARDEN DR

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$749,990

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10, 11, 12 THE NUTCRACKER

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The stunning artistry of Maryland Regional Ballet and the beloved Tchaikovsky score combine to trans-

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port audiences to the Kingdom of Sweets. Under the direction of Joyce Morrison and featuring guest artists

from the New York City Ballet and students from the Frederick School of Classic Ballet, it’s a holiday tradition at its finest. WeinbergCenter.org

11 ERIC BYRD TRIO PERFORMS A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE! The Maryland Theatre

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11 THE SANTA RUN 5K/10K YMCA of Frederick County

Beauty is Within

The YMCA annual Santa Run 5K was formed to promote family oriented fitness in the community and surrounding areas. All proceeds benefit the YMCA of Frederick County's Annual Campaign to provide individuals and families the opportunity to participate in YMCA programs

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and memberships. It is a hybrid race and will be offered both in-person on December 11 (Monocacy Village Park: 409 Delaware Rd.) and virtually on December 10-12. FrederickYMCA.org

18 KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: GINGERBREAD COMPETITION Ballenger Creek Park

Kids will love cooking up a storm in the kitchen! They will learn all the necessary techniques, secrets and kitchen safety. The cooking itinerary includes how to make snacks, meals, desserts and much more. Best of all, they get to taste what they make! ActiveKids.com

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