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EDITOR’S DESK “There is not enough time to do all of the nothing I want to do.” – Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin and Hobbes At the beginning of every summer, like a kid starting vacation, I always have an enormous list of things I want to get done. I invariably have a vacation to-do list, plan to spend more time with the kids, see old friends, take in summer concerts and events around town, and try a few new outdoor activities.

Just to add to the fun, by which I really mean pressure, I also usually work in a few personal goals, like eating right, exercising more, and reading more books.

This issue of the Frederick County Guide will help you build your own summer “bucket list” –those things you want to do before the chill of fall sets in and summer is gone. If you’re new to Frederick, perhaps you want to get to know your new home town. Or if you are a long time resident, you may plan to take advantage of all the great free events and activities right here at home.

SUMMER 2011 Vol. 10 Issue 1 ­­­­­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 publisher@pulsepublishing.net. Deadline for the Fall issue is August 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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If so, be sure to see our articles on Frederick’s Fashion Week, the Art at the Point Festival, and The Creek Speaks event and mark the dates on your summer calendar. Read Brandi Owens’ article on our own Catoctin Zoo and plan a summer safari right here in Frederick. And for your personal improvement checklist, don’t miss “Sugar and Your Kids” by nutrition expert Heather Wurzer, the “ABCs of Yoga” by Lori Love, and “Get Out Your Walking Shoes” by Kristen Weddle.

CONTRIBUTORS­­­­ Rene Beaupain, Shuan Butcher, Elizabeth Cromwell, Duane Doxzen, Charles Gischlar, Karen Highland, Karen Justice, Christine Lothen-Kline, Lori Love, Brandi Owens, Pepper Scotto, Marita Stup Loose, Kristen Weddle, Heather C. Wurzer

Who says turning over a new leaf has to wait until January 1? With summer just starting, we’ve got plenty of time for all that “nothing” we want to do. And with everything going on in Frederick, there is plenty of “something” to do!

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IN THE COMMUNITY & COUNTY HISTORY

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Art, History, and Fun at the Point

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Something for Everyone at UMD Extension

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The Creek Speaks

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Connecting Frederick County

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HOUSING & REAL ESTATE

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The 2011 Frederick Real Estate Market

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B uilding Success Through Mentoring

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B usiness and Technology Resource Center Programs

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County Recreation Map

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Calendar of Events

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FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES–THE LATEST CHAPTER BY: ELIZABETH CROMWELL, FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES When the doors opened at the new Brunswick Public Library on April 16, a crowd poured inside to experience the latest chapter of Frederick County Public Libraries. Hundreds were on-hand to welcome the new library on the same spot where its predecessor once stood.

The library was designed by Morris & Ritchie Architects.

The building’s attractive interior benefits from an abundance of natural lighting, thanks to its generous windows and

skylights. The natural lighting is just one of many features that contribute to the environmentally friendly designation the project has received.

Frederick County’s Brunswick Public Library is the first county-owned facility to be registered in the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, rating system. Darrell Batson, Director of Frederick County Public Libraries, voiced enthusiasm about

Below: Grand opening of new Brunswick Library. L to R front row: Amy Whitney (Branch Manager), Angie Leith, Robin Bowers, Sarah Middlemiss, Colleen Conley, Mary Minnis, Christine Lash, Ellie Mullen. L to R back row: Gary Heimes, Mark Hatfield, Tara Lebherz, Robin Goetz, Caroline O’Connell, Laura Dennis.

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the project. “Before the building was designed, we held several meetings with the Brunswick community to get their impressions about the future. The residents made it clear that they wanted a building that was built in an environmentally sensitive way. We were pleased to be able to make the LEED certification a reality.”

The building has been certified with a LEED Silver rating. The LEED credit for diverting construction waste from landfills requires builders to keep 50-75 percent of their waste out of landfills. The contractors were able to divert 97 percent of their waste. The facility also exceeds the water use reduction standard of the LEED checklist, which requires a 20-30 percent reduction. The Brunswick Library uses 43 percent less water than a conventional facility.

The new 15,000-square-foot building at 915 N. Maple Avenue replaces the branch’s former 2,500-square-foot home.

An expanded collection of books and media, more public access computers, two quiet study rooms, and a public meeting room are among the library’s many features. The facility also features a children’s room, teen zone, adult reading room, and wireless internet access throughout the facility.

For further information about the Brunswick Public Library, visit www.fcpl.org. To learn more about Frederick County’s efforts in green building and sustainability, visit www.

SustainableFrederickCounty.org.

Right: Robin Goetz talks to a patron at the entrance of the children’s department.

Bottom: The new Brunswick Public Library Photos Courtesy of Frederick County Public Libraries

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ART, HISTORY, AND FUN AT THE POINT BY: PEPPER SCOTTO, POINT OF ROCKS RURITAN CLUB Photo Credits: Ruritan club, saede stewart

Join the fun at the 2nd Annual Art at The Point, a juried openair fine arts and craft festival and traditional bluegrass jam at Point of Rocks Community Commons Park on Saturday, September 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. With a theme of “The Civil War Comes to the Point� the traditional acoustical bluegrass festival will also feature a Civil War living history encampment, art demonstrations, food, and opportunities for children to participate in 19th-century art projects. There will also be an award-winning youth jump rope exhibition by a local group, the Skip Wizards, and hula-hoops for kids young and old.

The event organizer, the Point of Rocks Ruritan Club, has gathered seasoned and popular artists together with newly discovered artists and those who have never exhibited publicly.

Their goal is to highlight how small communities are rich with their own artists and to encourage others to find their own hidden talents.

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The Community Foundation of Frederick County was organized in 1986 as a 501(c)3 public charity to serve as a catalyst to create positive and lasting impact by building and fostering relationships–for good, forever, for Frederick County, through grants and scholarships.

The Point of Rocks Ruritan Club is a non-profit 501(c)4 community service organization, chartered in 1956. The club is a chapter of Ruritan National, a 32,000 member organization in over 1,200 local communities across the U.S. For fifty-five years, this club has worked to improve life at The Point.

Ms. Joyce Michaud, Associate Professor of Art at Hood College in Frederick and artist, educator, and author, will serve as the visual art juror. Up to fifty artists will be selected for a balance of disciplines including paintings, drawings, photos, sculpture, ceramics, fabric, wood, and literary projects.

A traditional acoustic bluegrass jam session will include local groups and individuals along with mini-workshops for anyone of any age to try their hand with the instruments.

The festival is a benefit for The Community Foundation of Frederick County’s Point of Rocks Ruritan Community Service Fund, for public art projects to be developed in the future at the Community Commons park.

To get the day off to a healthy start and to celebrate National Public Lands Day, the festival will start with the Point of Rocks-Catoctin 5 & 10K Run on the C&O Canal National

Historical Park’s towpath. The finish line officials will be from the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club. Net proceeds from the run will benefit the C&O Canal Current Initiatives Fund at The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

The festival’s location is 3729 Clay Street/MD Rt 28, just off US Route 15 at the Potomac River Bridge, only thirteen miles south of Frederick, twelve miles north of Leesburg, VA, and approximately fifty miles from either the Washington or Baltimore beltway. The grounds are quiet, intimate, and level, in a park atmosphere with free admission and free, convenient parking.

For more information on the festival, visit www.pointofrocks.org/ art/artatthepoint.html or contact Point of Rocks Ruritan Club organizer and chairman, Pepper Scotto at 301-834-9907, or email Art@pointofrocks.org.

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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION FREDERICK COUNTY Something for Everyone!

BY: CHRISTINE LOTHEN-KLINE, university of maryland extension When people hear the phrase University of Maryland Extension, they often think of agriculture and farms. And while agriculture is an important part of our history and who we are today, the reality is that Extension has something to offer everyone.

The University of Maryland Extension (UME) is the outreach arm of the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. As Maryland’s land grant institution, our roots date back to 1914 when we were established to offer educational programs to promote the application of useful and practical information to enhance people’s lives. And that purpose remains true today, nearly 100 years later.

The mission of UME is to provide accessible, unbiased, expert knowledge that people can use to improve their economic stability, their quality of life and community, and the environment in which they live. We do this through educational programs, events, clinics, field days, seminars, conferences, consultations, small group discussions, camps, after school programs, and club meetings in the areas of Agricultural and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Home Horticulture, and 4-H Youth Development.

4-H Youth Development “Make the Best Better”

Frederick County has one of the largest and most active 4-H Youth Development programs in Maryland, with thirty-seven active clubs, over 1800 members and nearly 1800 volunteers spread throughout the county. Through participation in projects, clubs, camp, fairs, competitions, and volunteer activities, youth between the ages of five and eighteen learn life skills such as citizenship, public speaking, leadership, record keeping, responsibility, and teamwork–skills that are valuable

to them not only now but throughout their lives. While many people assume that 4-H is only for youth who live on farms, most 4-H members do not. There are projects in almost any area of interest, including animals, photography, robotics, cooking, rocketry, and many others.

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programs to offer the latest best management practices to improve profitability and minimize environmental impacts on the county’s natural resources. Agriculture programs include small farm startup programs, pasture walks, forest stewardship workshops, milkers’ schools, integrated pest management, business management, nutrient management, and alternative farming enterprises.

Family & Consumer Sciences (fcs)

Many of us grew up using the term “home ec” to refer to this program area, although it’s not quite the “home ec” that we knew.

FCS educators provide youth, individuals, and families with the information and skills to make informed decisions about their health, finances, food, healthy homes, and overall well-being.

These programs are provided in schools, libraries, senior centers, faith-based organizations, in partnership with other agencies, and many other settings.

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Frederick County has an active Horticulture and Master Gardener program. Our Horticulture Educator directly assists county residents and businesses with home and garden questions and provides education to the community on various topics related to horticulture. She also provides and coordinates training for the Master Gardener volunteers.

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The mission of the Frederick County Master Gardeners is to help educate Maryland residents about safe, effective, and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. These volunteers significantly increase the reach of these educational opportunities to the community through initiatives such as: Grow it Eat It, Bay Wise programs, demonstration gardens, Jr. Master Gardener Program, plant clinics, seminars, newspaper columns, and individual consultations about safe, effective, and sustainable horticulture practices.

In addition to the local faculty and staff, we have access to regional and university specialists and the Home and Garden Information Center which also provides valuable services both directly and indirectly to our citizens.

As you can see, UME really does have something to offer everyone. Please give us a call at 301-600-1594 if you have questions or if you are interested in one of our great programs!

Find us on the web at www.Frederick.umd.edu or at 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. (Please call first before visiting because we are slated to move this summer for building renovations.)

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THE CREEK SPEAKS EVENT Remembering the 1976 flood BY: DUANE DoXzeN, HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FREDERICK COUNTY The year 1976 was a celebratory milestone in the history of our nation, but it also was one of unforgettable devastation to the Frederick County community. Thirty-five years ago this October, Carroll Creek spilled over its banks and inundated Frederick with more floodwater than it had seen in over 100 years.

Other county communities, too, found themselves underwater as heavy downpours ran off soil bogged by months of steady rain and streams and rivers throughout the region swelled to historic levels. Though Frederick experienced no loss of life, the city sustained tens of millions of dollars in damage, making the flood the costliest in its history.

In 1976 Carroll Creek wound its way through downtown Frederick, a rambling and unimpressive waterway that had served mills and other businesses and residences throughout the city’s history. However, at times the shallow creek could overflow its banks and flood the downtown area. One such flood occurred in July 1868, which put the entire downtown area under muddy water. In August 1898 an afternoon downpour, the “heaviest rain in years” according to the Daily News, turned Frederick’s streets into canals.

With a history punctuated by periodic flooding, the flood of 1976 became Frederick’s worst. It also helped create the resolve to make it the city’s last. In the late 1970s the Carroll Creek flood control project was conceived with the objective to remove the downtown area from the 100-year floodplain and restore its economic vitality. Today, the beautiful Carroll Creek Park includes garden areas, public art, and pedestrian walkways along the creek’s edge lined by shops, restaurants, and residential buildings.

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Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Historical Society of Frederick County

Market Street in Frederick is under water in this photograph taken August 18, 1898.

On Friday evening, September 23, 2011 the Historical Society of Frederick County will present The Creek Speaks, a fundraising event that commemorates the historic flood and celebrates the subsequent transformation of Carroll Creek into the destination it is today. The semi-formal event is scheduled to include cocktails and hors d’oeuvres along the creek near the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, a silent auction, dinner at the Delaplaine Center’s Gardiner Pavilion, a short film taken downtown during the flood, and a special presentation by Maryland State senator Ron Young. Young who was Mayor of Frederick during the flood and helped create Carroll Creek’s flood control plan.

Mark your calendar now and plan to attend this memorable evening. It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy great food, make new friends, and hear about a watershed event in the community’s history. Tickets go on sale this summer, and sponsorship opportunities will soon be available. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society’s educational public programs.

Watch for more information about what will be the most talkedabout event of the fall!

The Historical Society of Frederick County is a private, nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to preserving the county’s history and sharing that history with people of all ages and backgrounds. For more information about getting involved or upcoming programs, visit www.hsfcinfo.org or call 301-663-1188.

CONNECTING FREDERICK COUNTY QUICK REFERENCE contact guide EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police/Fire/Ambulance

911 Poison Control

toll free: 1-800-222-1222 National Response Center: Report Chemical/Oil Spills and Chemical Biological Terrorism

toll free: 1-800-424-8802

Hospice of Frederick County

240-566-3030 Missing Children Maryland

toll free: 1-800-843-5678 National Runaway Switchboard

toll free: 1-800-RUN-AWAY Substance Abuse (Frederick County)

301-600-1775 Youth Crisis Hotline

Library Information 301-600-1630 Parks and Recreation 301-600-1646 Permits and Inspections 301-600-2313 Planning and Zoning 301-600-1138 Recycling 301-600-2960

toll free: 1-800-422-0009

TransIT (Transportation) 301-600-2065

toll free: 1-800-255-3443

GENERAL NUMBERS

Gas - Washington Gas

Frederick County Government Information

Tourism Council 301-600-2888

Utilities Emergency Electric - Allegheny Power

toll free: 1-800-752-7520 Water/Sewer

301-600-2194 or 301-600-2187 NON-URGENT NUMBERS

301-600-9000 www.co.frederick.md.us Animal Control 301-600-1546 301-600-2558 (emergency after hours)

301-600-2100

Bulk Trash Pick-Up 301-600-1035

Frederick County Sheriff’s Office

Citizen Services 301-600-1063

Frederick Police Department

301-600-2071 Frederick County Fire Marshall

301-600-1479 Maryland State Police (Frederick Barracks)

301-600-4151 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)

443-965-2000 HELPLINES/CRISIS INFORMATION CUT OUT AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE

Adult Abuse/Protective Services (Frederick County)

County Commissioners 301-600-1100 County Courthouse 301-600-1976 Department of Aging 301-600-1605 Department of Health 301-600-1029 Department of Social Services 301-600-4555 Elections 301-600-VOTE Frederick County Public Schools 301-644-5000

301-600-2635

Housing and Community Development 301-600-1061

Child Protective Services (Frederick County)

301-600-2464

Human Resources 301-600-1070 301-600-2315 (24-Hour Job Line)

Frederick County Crisis & Intervention Hotline

Landfill Information 301-600-1848

Vital Records 301-600-1029 Workforce Services 301-600-2255 Frederick County Chamber of Commerce

301-662-4164 Frederick County Fairgrounds

301-663-5895 Frederick Memorial Hospital

240-566-3300 www.fmh.org Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles

toll free: 1-800-950-1MVA www.mva.state.md.us Mental Health Association of Frederick County

301-663-0011 The ARC of Frederick County

Frederick, MD 301-663-0909 www.arcfc.org U.S. Department of Agriculture

301-695-2803

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HOUSING & REAL ESTATE

2011 FREDERICK REAL ESTATE MARKET BY: KAREN HIGHLAND, THE HIGHLAND GROUP, REAL ESTATE TEAMS The good news is the Real Estate Roller Coaster has (almost) come to a complete stop. Please exit to the right, watch your step, and hopefully, we won’t be riding again soon!

To understand the present state of the residential real estate market in Frederick County, let’s take a look at recent history.

This last decade has certainly been an uncomfortable roller coaster ride for anyone involved with or affected by real estate (which means almost everyone). We saw home values skyrocket at a rate of 15-20% year over year between 2001 and 2005. The roller coaster has been slowing its descent during this last year and many of us are looking for the new normal.

The chart on the right shows the number of home sales coinciding with the average sales price for the last decade.

Home values are very close to 2001–2002 levels. Remember that interest rates are lower than they were in 2001, so home buyers are able to afford more house than they were then. The chart reflects a higher average value today than in 2001.

What is the New Normal?

The present market in Frederick County is the most affordable market in several decades. The combination of lower home prices and historically low rates (~5%) has created a great opportunity for buyers. We’ve consistently seen that about 20 to 25% of sales have been distressed properties each month, and these have been about 10 to 15% under market value. Add to that the shrinking inventory and you have a supply and demand environment that is likely to see firming up of prices. This, along with upward pressure on interest rates, may make this the lower point of the ride.

As for the much dreaded “double dip” in real estate values, we don’t expect much of that here in Frederick County. Having sold real estate through three recessions, we’ve seen thorough evidence that the Washington D.C. metropolitan area is typically the last in and the first out of real estate recessions.

What About Lending?

It is true that lending requirements have tightened up in the last 2-3 years, but we’re seeing most of the major lending institutions providing programs with combinations of lower rates, lower down payments, and/or grants towards closing cost help (think underwriting guidelines circa 1992). Lenders are ready to help moderate income buyers who are well qualified but cash strapped.

AD TK

Frederick County has been and still remains a friendly community, full of natural beauty and historic charm, a lovely and affordable place to live.

Karen Highland and her husband Chris are licensed real estate agents with the Highland Group — Real Estate Teams in Frederick. They can be reached at 301-831-9947 or at www.chriskarenhighland.point2agent.com.

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UTILITY LISTINGS ELECTRIC-GAS Allegheny Power

Frederick, MD 24 hours/7 days toll free: 1-800-255-3443 TDD toll free: 1-800-955-9445 Ferrellgas

Frederick, MD 301-662-1531 PPL Gas Utilities

Lock Haven, PA Serving parts of Frederick County toll free: 1-800-652-0550

The Plumbery

LS Fuel Oil

Mt. Airy, MD 301-829-1770 toll free: 1-888-238-5258

Brunswick, MD 301-834-9701 301-663-3833

Shawley’s Superior LP Gas So Fine, Inc.

Mason Dixon Oil Company

Hagerstown, MD Servicing Myersville, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, and Burkittsville 301-797-4887

Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-3199

Southern States Cooperative, Inc. Frederick Petroleum Service

Frederick, MD 301-663-6168

Frederick, MD 301-663-6168

Tevis Oil/Modern Comfort Systems

Washington Gas-Frederick Division

Suburban Propane

Frederick, MD 24 hours/7 days 301-662-2151

Thompson’s Gas & Electric Service

GAS-PROPANE Aero Energy

Frederick, MD 301-662-4101 toll free: 1-800-998-4311 Amerigas (Columbia Propane)

toll free: 1-800-258-0606 toll free: 1-800-768-6612 United Propane, Inc.

Mt. Airy, MD 301-831-5551 OIL COMPANIES Aero Energy

Frederick, MD 301-662-4101 toll free: 1-800-998-4311

Carroll Independent Fuel

Carroll Independent Fuel

Westminster, MD Delivering to Frederick County 410-848-4477 toll free: 1-800-834-8590

Westminster, MD Delivering to Frederick County 410-848-4477 toll free: 1-800-834-8590

Columbia Propane

C. Richard Dewees Fuel Oil

Frederick, MD 301-620-9046

Thurmont, MD 301-271-7303

Ferrellgas

Damascus Fuel Company

Geiser Distributing Company, Inc.

Frederick, MD 301-662-1885

Damascus, MD Serving southern Frederick County 301-253-2161 Farmer’s Cooperative Association, Inc.

Lee’s Gas Supply

Frederick, MD 301-663-5422 toll free: 1-800-255-0023

Frederick, MD 301-662-5306

Griffith Energy Services, Inc.

Penn Fuel Propane

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Service provided to most of Frederick Serving oil to Mt. Airy, Libertytown, Monrovia, and New Market 410-875-2600 toll free: 1-888-468-4949 Voneiff Oil

Mt. Airy, MD 301-829-0244 West Oil, Inc.

Frederick, MD 301-620-9046 toll free: 1-800-545-6103

Frederick, MD 301-662-1531

Southern States Cooperative, Inc. Frederick Petroleum Service

Frederick, MD 301-663-3111 toll free: 1-800-486-2477

Thurmont, MD 301-898-7116 WELL AND SEPTIC INFORMATION Frederick County Division of Utilities and Solid Waste Management

Public Water Information 301-696-2997 Billing Department 301-600-2354 County Water/Sewer Emergencies 301-600-2187 (Daytime) 301-600-2194 (Evening) Frederick City Water/Sewer Emergencies 301-600-1440 Frederick County Health Department

Environmental Health Services 301-600-1719 Water Quality Problems 301-631-3168

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BUSINESS

BUILDING SUCCESS THROUGH MENTORING BY: KAREN JUSTICE, WOMaN TO WOMaN MENTORING PROGRAM

Whether a young woman is new to a community or embarking on the challenges and choices of adulthood, it’s nice to have someone to help negotiate foreign territory. Frederick County has a unique program to assist women 18-29 years old as they venture into building independent, successful lives.

The Woman to Woman Mentoring Program is for young women who desire assistance in defining and attaining career, educational, and life goals. Matched with a mentor from an older generation, mentees work with their mentor to create and refine goals, to plan steps to achieve goals, and to make connections that will help the process. Mentors also help identify and celebrate mentees’ progress and successes.

In August, new mentoring pairs are matched to best meet the needs and interests of the mentees. Together, they go through orientation and sessions on goal setting, financial management, self-confidence, networking, and more. The mentoring pairs are asked to meet face-to-face at least four hours per month from September through June.

“I feel more confident now and better prepared to meet the future,” a 2010 graduate commented.

“My mentor has helped me get smart with my money,” said a 2011 mentee.

The mentoring pairs are supervised and supported for the first ten months of their match. Mentoring pairs are no longer supervised after completing the program; however, they are encouraged to stay in touch. Graduates are invited to participate in ongoing programs and events. Mentoring pairs often continue to enjoy and build their relationships beyond the June commencement.

“My mentor helped me get a job closer to home, so I could spend more time with my son,” said a 2010 participant. “And I have more time to spend with my mentor, too.”

The Woman to Woman Mentoring Program started in the fall of 2009 as a response to a county-wide survey by the Frederick County Commission for Women. Participants and their ambitions are as diverse as the county. Whether earning a GED or becoming a credentialed yoga instructor, studying nursing, counseling, marketing, accounting, or cosmetology, mentees bring excitement and a little uncertainty to the table.

Their mentors help them identify and evaluate options to help them plan a rewarding life.

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BUSINESS The program has growing community support and is housed within the Women’s Center of the Office of Adult Services at Frederick Community College. Advisory Board members work for small and large companies, non-profits, and entrepreneurial firms such as Bechtel, Frederick Memorial Hospital, Draper and McGinley, P.A., the Department of Social Services, the Literacy Council, and other communityminded organizations.

Volunteers support the program’s committees (finance, program, marketing, and others), as well as events coordinated for the benefit of the mentees. They may also serve as mentors.

Being a mentee requires commitment, but no financial payment. Program funding is based on grants, donations, and fundraising. Skilled, passionate, and dedicated people help the program and the mentees succeed.

Mentoring makes a difference in lives and in the community.

Applications for mentees and mentors are accepted year round. The application deadline for both is mid-August each year. For more information, visit www.womantowomanfrederick. org or call 301-846-2556.

FREE CLASSES AT THE FCPL BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAMS

TECHNOLOGY CENTER PROGRAMS

All business events are held at C. Burr Artz Public Library in Frederick unless otherwise noted and require advanced registration. Please submit ASL interpreter requests three weeks prior to the date of the program.

Free one-hour classes for adults are held at C. Burr Artz Public Library in Frederick on Saturdays at 8:50 AM unless otherwise noted and require advance registration. Call the Information Desk at 301-600-1630 x3 to register.

Register online at www.fcpl.org or call the Information Desk at 301-600-1630 x3.

OPEN OFFICE CALC

HOW TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS

Learn about regulatory requirements, legal business structures to consider, how to begin, and money matters.

Mondays at 6:00 PM: August 1 FOUNDATION DIRECTORY ONLINE DATABASE ORIENTATION

Pat Anderson, Grants Librarian, will demonstrate techniques to make your searches of this premier resource more effective, share some of its special features, and guide individuals from area non-profits to create custom searches. Meet at the C. Burr Artz Library’s front doors at 9:00 AM. Bring a flash drive.

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Spreadsheet software similar to Microsoft Excel. Prerequisite: Experience using a mouse and keyboard.

Part 1- Learn to create a basic spreadsheet.

Saturday 8:50 AM: July 9 Part 2 - Learn additional features for formatting and editing spreadsheets.

Saturday 8:50 AM: July 23 Basic one-on-one computer tutoring is available in English/ Spanish. Call 301-600-1371 and leave contact information.

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Lori Cromwell 240-529-1541

Joy Reichard 240-529-1543

Antietam Branch Office 198 Thomas Johnson Drive 240-379-7677

Michael McIntyre 240-529-1550

Shirley Shadle 240-529-1551

Walkersville Branch Office 200 Commerce Drive 240-529-1524

Yvonne Reeder 240-529-1519

Jane Barthlow 240-529-1521

Crestwood Branch Office 6910 Crestwood Boulevard 240-529-1548

Mary K. Barry 240-529-1544

Maryann Fox 240-529-1545

FREDERICK COUNTY BANK

Fern Mercer 240-529-1542

The Community Bank for Frederick County

301-620-1400

MEMBER FDIC

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child care & education

CHILD CARE & EDUCATION

AMERICA’S BEST SCHOOLS

WELCOME TO FREDERICK COUNTY

BY MARITA STUP LOOSE, FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) welcomes a new Superintendent along with new students, families, and community members. We’ve had lots of practice helping folks feel at home here. Since 1970, our enrollment has more than doubled to over 40,000 students, bringing us close to the country’s top 100 largest school systems. Watch for more about our new Superintendent in the next issue!

The Basics and The Best

While national reports rank Maryland schools number one in America (Education Week’s 2009, 2010, and 2011 nationwide Quality Counts reports and the College Board’s Annual Advanced Placement Report to the Nation), FCPS student

achievement exceeds Maryland averages. On measures such as the College Board SAT, our scores consistently surpass state and national averages.

Each of our nine eligible high schools made Newsweek’s 2010 Challenge Index, ranking in the nation’s top six percent for encouraging participation in rigorous Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams. Even with such challenging courses, our dropout rate is Maryland’s second lowest (after Carroll County).

FCPS has sixty-four schools and more than 5,000 employees working to meet the needs of every child, grades pre-kindergarten through twelve. We are a diverse school community, with more

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CHILD CARE & EDUCATION than a decade-long Character Counts! tradition of respect for all people. This tradition won us the Maryland Center for Character Education’s first School System of the Year Award in 2009.

On the Forefront with Technology

On the technology front, the Center for Digital Education ranked FCPS fourth in the U.S. in 2009 for exceptional use of digital technology in school systems with more than 15,000 students. Each of our schools is Internet connected, and all teachers have voice- and e-mail for easy home-toschool communication. We average about one computer for every three students and make website updates a high priority at www.fcps.org. We even post FCPS-Television programming online for those unable to view Comcast Cable 18. From the website, more than 32,000 family and community members subscribe to school news via our FCPS FindOutFirst e-mail service. These tools—and technology that provides parents online access to grades, including e-mail alerts and more— improve communication while they conserve resources and printing expenses.

Accountable for Every Penny

Cost efficiencies are essential at FCPS. We are Frederick County’s largest employer and good stewards of taxpayer funding. We recycle, are diligent about saving energy, maintain a very low ratio of central-office staffing to total employees, and rank in the top tier among Maryland’s public schools for “Return on Investment” according to the 2011 Center for American Progress report.

FCPS was designated a family-friendly employer in 2004. Our most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report earned us the Association of School Business Officials’ Certificate of Excellence for integrity in financial reporting (for the third year in a row), the highest recognition conferred upon school systems that have met or exceeded the program standards. For purposes of fiscal transparency and public accountability, we post budget details and answers to frequently asked questions online at www.fcps.org/budget.

At FCPS, taxpayers get their money’s worth. Ninety-nine percent of nearly 900 local employers rated FCPS students well prepared for the work expected of them at their place of business.

Our 3,000+ graduates in the Class of 2010 received more than $40 million in scholarship offers.

Improving for Every Child

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Despite all this remarkable good news, continuous improvement remains our constant focus. There are always areas in which FCPS must accomplish more for students. What we strive to achieve and the achievements we have made are solid evidence of FCPS employees’ first-class work to reach, challenge, and prepare every child for success. Our involved families and supportive community partner to equip students for the expertise and services that our 21st-century global and local communities require.

Attend an event at or schedule a visit to your neighborhood school. Browse the FCPS website at www.fcps.org, and sign up for FindOutFirst e-mail news to learn more about the excellent value that public education provides Frederick County taxpayers and students.

If your child is new to Frederick County Public Schools, welcome! Please enroll at your neighborhood school as soon as possible before school starts Monday, August 29.

CHILD CARE & EDUCATION

About Frederick County Public Schools 2010-11 Enrollment – 40,236

Dropout Rate – 1.18%, among Maryland’s lowest

36 elementary schools, grades pre-kindergarten - 5

Employees – 5,540, of which about 3,000 are teachers

• all provide full-day kindergarten

Student Demographics:

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

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

13 middle schools, grades 6-8

• 11% receive special education services

10 high schools, grades 9-12*, plus:

• 23% qualify for free or reduced-price meals

• a flexible Evening High Program,

Per Pupil Annual Expenditure – $12,154

• Career & Technology Center for high school students countywide,

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

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

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

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

Internet connectivity – FCPS outpaces the state average by providing 1 computer for every 3 students.

*(Oakdale High grades 9-11 in 2nd year starting fall 2011)

School Bus Riders – 29,000+

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.)

Meal Cost*

Maryland schools rank 1st nationwide for a third year in a row in Education Week’s 2009, 2010, and 2011 Quality Counts reports.

• 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 301-644-5065.

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

CHILD CARE RESOURCES

PRESCHOOLS

Child Care Choices/Referral

Frederick County Public Schools Pre-K Programs

Frederick, MD 301-695-9320

FCPS offers pre-kindergarten programs to all students eligible for free or reduced price meals. To enter the pre-kindergarten program for 2011-2012, a child must observe the 4th birthday on or before September 1, 2011. Students are selected first on eligibility for free or reduced-price meals. Additional factors that increase a child’s risk of not being successful in school may then be considered. Applications are available at the designated schools, and registration begins the first day of parentteacher conferences in March. Enrollment is limited. (Excerpted from www.fcps.org.)

Beth Sholom Nursery School

Frederick, MD 301-662-4549 or 1-800-753-6841 LOCATE 301-695-4508 or 1-877-230-7422 TDD: 301-695-7225 www.fcmha.org Maryland Committee for Children

Baltimore, MD 21202 410-752-7588 www.mdchildcare.org

The Banner School

Frederick, MD 301-663-3437 Brook Hill Weekday Preschool

Frederick, MD 301-662-2232 Calvary Methodist Weekday School

Frederick, MD 301-662-6783 Celebree Learning Centers

Frederick, MD 301-620-9990, 301-668-9881

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CHILD CARE & EDUCATION The Children’s Center for Discovery

The Goddard School

Stepping Stone Centers

Monrovia, MD 301-798-0223

Frederick, MD 301-631-6699

Frederick & Middletown, MD 301-662-4242, 301-371-4711

The Children’s Center of Walkersville

Urbana, MD 240-699-0006

St. John Regional Catholic School

Walkersville, MD 301-845-4803 Children’s World Early Learning Center

Walkersville & Frederick, MD 301-845-4984, 301-662-3004

Good Shepherd Nursery/ Kindergarten School

Frederick, MD 301-662-6722 St. Paul’s Learning Center

Frederick, MD 301-695-5855

Myersville, MD 301-293-1980

Green World Nursery School

St. Thomas More Academy

Church of the Brethren Learning Center

Mt. Airy, MD 301-865-0911

Buckeystown, MD 301-874-9014

Frederick, MD 301-662-4730

The Kiddie Academy of Whittier

Trinity Center for Early Childhood Development

Circle of Life Cooperative Preschool

Frederick, MD 301-473-7680 Emmitsburg Early Learning Center

Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-6100 Evangelical Lutheran Church Wee Folks School

Frederick, MD 301-663-5117 Fort Detrick Child Development Center

Frederick, MD 301-619-3300 Frederick Christian Academy

Frederick, MD 301-473-8990 Frederick Community College Children’s Center

Frederick, MD 301-846-2612 Frederick Country Day Montessori School

Frederick, MD 301-694-7000 Frederick County Head Start

Frederick County, MD 301-600-1024 Frederick County Public Schools Pre-K

Frederick County, MD 301-644-5000 Friends Meeting School

Ijamsville, MD 301-798-0288 Glade Valley Preschool

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Frederick, MD 301-620-7790 Kids Come First Learning Center, Inc.

Frederick, MD 301-662-2728

Mt. Airy, MD 301-829-3162

Walkersville United Methodist Church Weekday Nursery

Kindercare Learning Centers

Walkersville, MD 301-845-4282

Frederick, MD 301-695-9088 La Petite Academy

Frederick, MD 301-695-7227 Learning Tree Early Learning Center

Brunswick, MD 301-834-7577 Lucy School: An Arts-Based Preschool and Kindergarten

Middletown, MD 301-293-1163 Meadows Montessori

Frederick, MD 301-662-8910 Middletown United Methodist Church

Middletown, MD 301-371-8681 Mom’s Day Out Christian Learning Center

Frederick, MD 301-473-4337 x 305 Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School

Frederick, MD 301-631-3888 Onica Prall Child Development Laboratory School at Hood College

Frederick, MD 301-696-3416

Yes I Can Children’s Center

Ijamsville, MD 301-831-6166 YMCA

Frederick & Monrovia, MD 301-663-513, 301-607-6900

FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (FCPS)

Superintendent, Dr. Linda Burgee General Information: 301-644-5000 www.fcps.org Frederick County Board Of Education

191 S. East Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-696-6850

FCPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Ballenger Creek Elementary

Frederick, MD 240-236-2500 Brunswick Elementary

Brunswick, MD 240-236-2900

CHILD CARE & EDUCATION Carroll Manor Elementary

Middletown Primary

Valley Elementary

Adamstown, MD 240-236-3800

Middletown, MD 240-566-0200

Jefferson, MD 240-236-3000

Centerville Elementary

Monocacy Elementary

Walkersville Elementary

Frederick, MD 240-566-0100

Frederick, MD 240-236-1400

Walkersville, MD 240-236-1000

Deer Crossing Elementary

Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School

Waverley 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 To learn more about FCPS programs:

• Watch FCPS-TV, cable channel 18 • Visit www.fcps.org and sign up for Find Out First e-mail news • Contact FCPS Communication Services 301-696-6900

Frederick, 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

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

Oakdale Elementary

Ijamsville, MD 240-236-3300

FCPS MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Orchard Grove Elementary

Ballenger Creek Middle

Frederick, MD 240-236-2400

Frederick, MD 240-236-5700

Parkway Elementary

Brunswick Middle

Frederick, MD 240-236-2600

Brunswick, MD 240-236-5400

Sabillasville Elementary

Crestwood Middle

Sabillasville, MD 240-236-6000

Frederick, MD 240-566-9000

Spring Ridge Elementary

Governor Thomas Johnson Middle

Frederick, MD 240-236-1600

Frederick, MD 240-236-4900

Thurmont Elementary

Middletown Middle

Thurmont, MD 240-236-0900

Middletown, MD 240-236-4200

Thurmont Primary

Monocacy Middle

Thurmont, MD 240-236-2800

Frederick, MD 240-236-4700

Tuscarora Elementary

Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School

Frederick, MD 240-566-0000 Twin Ridge Elementary

Mt. Airy, MD 240-236-2300 Urbana Elementary

Frederick, MD 301-668-5013 New Market Middle

New Market, MD 240-236-4600

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CHILD CARE & EDUCATION Oakdale Middle

Ijamsville, MD 240-236-5500 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

Tuscarora High

Frederick, MD 240-236-6400

Brunswick High

Brunswick, MD 240-236-8600

Urbana High

Ijamsville, MD 240-236-7600

Catoctin High

Thurmont, MD 240-236-8100

Walkersville High

Walkersville, MD 240-236-7200

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

OTHER FCPS SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMs

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

Ijamsville, MD 240-566-9400

Adult Education/Flexible Evening High

Middletown High

Walkersville, MD 240-236-8450

Middletown, MD 240-236-7400

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Comprehensive Curriculum • Extended Care • Just $11,950 Why settle for traditional daycare when you can provide your child an academic advantage that will last a lifetime? As a student at Frederick's independent, non-sectarian, co-educational day school, your child will be inspired by our certified classroom teachers, supported by instructional specialists in the fields of music, Spanish and physical education. Engage your child in this 12-month educational program that for $11,950 includes morning and afternoon extended care (typically a $5,200 value) as well as all activity fees for field trips.

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Friends Meeting School

Nuturing the Mind, Body & Spirit of Every Student

CHILD CARE & EDUCATION Career and Technology Center

240-236-8500 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 postsecondary 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

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

Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School

240-236-2694 The 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.

Our 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.

English Language Learning (ELL)

Judy Center

301-668-5013 Pre-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 FCPS Earth And Space Science Laboratory

240-236-8000 Provides 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.

240-236-8763 Promotes 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.

FCPS High School Academies

Even Start

FCPS Heather Ridge School

The 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.

FCPS Summer Programs

240-236-8780 Located 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.

240-236-8770 Prepares 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 Support

301-696-6887 The Learning/Language Support Program provides specialized intervention addressing the needs of students identified as having phonicsbased reading difficulties. Teachers are trained to identify appropriate students and implement strategies for remediation.

This program is available in all elementary and middle schools.

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301-696-6894 Provides 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.

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CHILD CARE & EDUCATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

In 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, MD 301-695-9320

St. John’s Catholic Prep High School (9 - 12)

Frederick, MD 301-662-4210 Trinity School of Frederick (K - 8)

Frederick, MD 301-228-2333 Visitation Academy (Pre-K - 8)

Frederick, MD 301-662-2814

The Barnesville School (Pre-K - 8)

Barnesville, MD 301-972-0341 Beth Sholom Day School (Pre-K - K)

Frederick, MD 301-663-3427 Frederick Adventist School (K - 8)

Frederick, MD 301-663-0363 Frederick Christian Academy (K - 12)

Frederick, MD 301-473-8990 Friends Meeting School (Pre-K - 11)

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, MD 301-447-3161 New Life Christian School (K - 12)

Frederick, MD 301-663-8418 Saint Thomas More Academy (Pre-K - 8)

Buckeystown, MD 301-874-9014 St. John Regional Catholic School (Pre-K - 8)

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HOMESCHOOLING RESOURCES Frederick County Public Schools Office of Pupil Personnel

301-644-5238 When 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 Education

For 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 Mindworks

301-898-7222 Provides tutorial programs for 6th10th 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 Education

301-644-5281 FCPS Learning for Life Program

Housed 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 nondisabled peers, as appropriate. Students learn functional life skills as well as academics.

FCPS Child Find Project

301-644-5292 Child Find is the process for identifying all children from birth through age 21 who have special needs.

FCPS Challenges Program

301-644-5281 Provides integrated support to students with special needs in communication, social skills, academics, and prevocational/vocational skills. Services are available for children age 3 through 21.

Infants and Toddlers Program

301-600-1612 This 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, socialemotional, 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.

CHILD CARE & EDUCATION 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 School

301-236-8700 Provides 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 Program

240-236-8436 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 RESOURCES

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 School

Jefferson, MD 301-624-8400 For students with primary emotional disturbance and/or behavior disorders and secondary learning, developmental, and post-traumatic stress disorders.

Job Training Association (JTA)

LOCATE: Child Care Special Needs Enhanced Counseling Service

Frederick, MD 301-631-3566

toll free: 1-800-999-0120 TDD: 410-385-1042

Kennedy Krieger Institute

The ARC of Frederick County

Frederick, MD 301-663-0909 www.arcfc.org Autism Society of America Frederick County Chapter

301-746-8080 www.frederick-autism.org Challenger Baseball

Frederick, MD 301-694-8673 www.challengerfrederick.org Dept. of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)

Frederick, MD 301-699-3075 Frederick County Developmental Center

Frederick, MD 301-600-1611 Provides 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

Baltimore, MD toll free: 1-888-554-2080 www.kennedykrieger.org Maryland School for the Deaf

Frederick, MD

301-360-2000 TDD: 301-360-2001 www.msd.edu

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES College of Notre Dame of Maryland at Frederick Community College

Frederick, MD 410-532-5500 www.ndm.edu Frederick Community College

Frederick, MD 301-846-2400 www.frederick.edu Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD 301-687-4411 www.frostburg.edu Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, MD 301-790-2800 www.hagerstowncc.edu

Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program

Thurmont, MD 301-898-3587 www.fc4htrp.org FREDERICK COUNTY GUIDE

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SUGAR AND YOUR CHILD BY: HEATHER C. WURZER, certified holistic health coach

As everyone knows, childhood obesity has skyrocketed over the past few decades, as well as obesity related diseases such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease. Sugar is considered by many to be one of the main reasons for this epidemic, and while sugar addiction is probably the most widespread addiction, it goes by unscrutinized because it’s socially acceptable.

Studies have shown cross-culturally that parents will often give their child a sweet to calm them down or to reward them. What does a concerned parent do when they see themselves in this typical scenario?

Awareness of the situation is needed first. Sugar quantities on typical nutrition panels on packaging are reported in metric grams, which is not a very user-friendly form. It’s best to convert the grams of sugar to teaspoons, a more familiar measurement for most Americans. One teaspoon of sugar equals about 4.2 grams. Suddenly it’s easier to see that the “healthy energy bar” or yogurt your child is consuming for breakfast has a whopping four or five teaspoons of sugar. Based on the American Heart Association’s recommended three teaspoons of sugar per day, your child has now consumed his or her entire daily allotment of sugar before they’ve even started their day! By the time a child has had a school lunch and treat, an after school snack, and a fast food dinner complete with dessert, it’s not uncommon for a child to consume thirty teaspoons or more of sugar in a day.

Sugar goes by many names such as dextrose, maltose, and beet sugar and is found in most processed foods these days, in one form or another. Often times it will show up in a food you’d never expect to see it in, such as meats, vegetables, and even vitamins.

Generally, sugar, a carbohydrate, comes from sugar cane, sugar beets, or corn, and unfortunately has been completely depleted of all its vitamins and minerals in the refining process. The use of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has increased 400% since the 1970s, and as a highly refined product, basically produces the same results as refined sugar.

First, be sure that your child is getting a nutritious, whole foods diet, which includes enough good fats and protein to help avoid sugar and carbohydrate cravings. It goes without saying that junk foods and soft drinks should be off limits, except perhaps for special occasions and in reasonable serving sizes. Fruit can be helpful in making the transition to a lower sugar diet, but even then, try to focus on less sweet, temperate fruits like berries, apples, and pears, as opposed to higher sugar, tropical fruits such as pineapples and bananas. When allowing your child to have something sweetened with refined sugar, they should have it with other whole foods so that it will break down more slowly in their digestive system. Last, break the emotional association with sugar, separate the food from the emotion, and don’t use food as a reward.

Heather Wurzer, a certified holistic health coach, resides in Fredrick County and helps women and their families find their way to health and happiness. She may be reached at 202-320-9898 or by her website www.inspiredwellness.biz.

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CHILD CARE & EDUCATION continued from page 42 Hood College

Frederick, MD 301-663-3131 www.hood.edu McDaniel College

(Formerly Western Maryland College) Westminster, MD 410-857-2260 toll free: 1-800-638-5005 www.mcdaniel.edu Mount Saint Mary’s University

Emmitsburg, MD toll free: 1-800-448-4347 www.msmary.edu

Mount St. Mary’s University Center for Professional and Continuing Studies and Frederick Conference Center

Frederick, MD 301-682-8315 toll free: 1-877-982-2329 www.msmary.edu/frederick

University System of Maryland at Hagerstown

Hagerstown, MD 240-527-2060 www.hagerstown.usmd.edu

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV 304-876-5000 www.shepherd.edu University of Maryland at College Park

College Park, MD 301-405-1000 www.umd.edu

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Welcoming New Patients

Comprehensive Pediatric Care Seven Offices to Better Serve You Convenient Office Hours Including Nights & Weekends Telephone Advice From Our Nurses During Office Hours Online Referral & Prescription Refill Requests Available Committed to Patient Service & Satisfaction 1475 Taney Avenue • Frederick | 610 Solarex Court • Frederick 1502 S. Main Street • Mt. Airy | 9093 Ridgefield Drive • Frederick 187 Thomas Johnson Drive #4 • Frederick | 3020 B Ventrie Court • Myersville 3430 Worthington Boulevard #102 • Urbana

Please call 301.662.0133 for more information, or visit www.thepedcenter.com

health care

HEALTH CARE

THE ABCS OF YOGA BY: LORI HENRY LOVE, CERTIFIED YOGA INSTRUCTOR, love works Yoga has been around for more than 5,000 years, but it took a long while for it to become a trend in the U.S. It took a much shorter time for this practice to become a regular part of life for millions of people in our country and across the globe.

Why yoga? Since its inception, sages have shared its wisdom and teachings first-hand and chronicled its evolution in myriad volumes. If you’re just getting started, though, any class or private lesson will include these ABCs: asana, breathing, and “chilling.”

Many students are drawn to the physical postures or asanas of yoga. If you embrace only this aspect of yoga, you’ll reap much–especially if you incorporate the practice of patience when looking for results.

Flexibility is one of the main reasons people seek yoga asana, and one of its primary benefits. Expect short and long-term results when you employ consistency, and remember that yoga is a form of movement that you can continue well into your golden years. The intensity may change, and you may never do a headstand, but you can keep your muscles supple by keeping movements fluid and varied throughout your life.

Yoga makes you stronger. You’ll be invited to hold postures and you’ll see the yoga version of push-ups and planks. Many yogis continue strength training, and the two complement each other well. Lifting weights can even make it a little easier to do some of those challenging poses. You’ll surprise yourself with how much stronger you are off the mat as you go about everyday life.

Yoga can improve posture and balance. Through a deeper awareness of your physical body and the challenge of balancing postures, as well as attention to your core abdominal muscles, you work to keep these coveted markers of wellness.

Just breathe. Yoga teachers say it throughout class, and they teach varied methods of breathing or pranayama that offer specific physical benefits. The asana practice was created to prepare a practitioner for long periods of meditation; breathwork is a delicious sample of the deeper work of meditation.

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Chill. After breathing and moving and breathing some more, you’ll be invited to partake of savasana, a short nap at the end of class. It’s a gift to self, and a returning of the body to a peaceful place before getting back to the real world.

You’ll find many wonderful yoga studios and instructors in Frederick who will treat you to the ABCs of yoga and more.

This practice is perfect for everyone; watch stress loosen its hold on you and prepare for your mood to improve as you delight in the bodily benefits of a time-honored tradition of holistic wellness.

Lori Henry Love operates Love Works in Frederick, MD and offers life coaching and yoga and Pilates instruction. She may be reached at lorihlove@mac.com and/or by phone: 301-471-1192.

Frederick Pediatric Associates Personal Level of Care

Evelyn G. Clarence, M.D., F.A.A.P. • Radha Nathan, M.D., F.A.A.P. Nahid B. Sobhani, M.D., F.A.A.P. • Patricia Hough, M.D., F.A.A.P Makaya Mulato, M.D., F.A.A.P • Gunpreet Singh, M.D., F.A.A.P Sangeetha Vimal, F.A.A.P. • Sheetal Dhote, M.D. Brian Swinton, M.D. • Bophany Chea, M.D. Kari Pratt, C.R.N.P • Patricia Duley, C.R.N.P We accept most insurances. Practice limited to newborns to age 21 years.

Sick Walk-in Hours Monday – Friday 8:00 – 9:00 am

Regular & Evening Hours Monday – Friday By Appointment

Saturday & Sunday Morning Hours

By Appointment

New Location in Urbana Now Open!!!

WE’VE MOVED! Urbana Office: 301-874-6107 3500 Campus Drive, Suite 102, Urbana, MD 21704

Ballenger Creek Office: 301-668-6347 6550 Mercantile Dr. East, St. 106, Frederick, MD 21703 Mt. Airy Office: 301-829-6146 1502 S. Main St., Suite 206, Mt. Airy, MD 21771 Frederick Office: 301-694-0606 87 Thomas Johnson Dr., Frederick, MD 21702

HEALTH CARE FREDERICK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-1029

FREDERICK MEMORIAL healthcare system Facilities Frederick Memorial Hospital

Main Campus; 400 W. Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701 www.fmh.org General Information 240-566-3300 TTY: 240-566-3700 Emergency Room 240-566-3500 TTY: 240-566-3592 Patient Information 240-566-3380 The BirthPlace 240-566-3300 Volunteer Services 240-566-3567 FMH Immediate Care at Oak Street

850 Oak Street, Frederick, MD 21701 301-698-8374 A walk-in, no appointment needed healthcare facility.

FMH Immediate Care Mount Airy

Mount Airy Plaza 1502 S. Main Street Mt. Airy, MD 21771 301-829-5888 A walk-in, no appointment needed healthcare facility.

FMH Advanced Skin and Wound Care

400 W. Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701 240-566-3840 Interdisciplinary care of wounds, ostomies, and skin conditions.

FMH Crestwood

7211 Bank Court Frederick, Maryland 21703 240-215-1420 Serving 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 Center

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Frederick, MD 21703 240-379-6045 Diabetes self-management training.

Certified by the American Diabetes Association.

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

FMH Home Health Services Division of Frederick Memorial Healthcare System

240-566-3568 Comprehensive home health care system. Medicare certified and JCAHO accredited with commendation organization.

Rose Hill Plaza 1562 Opossumtown Pike Frederick, MD 21702 240-566-3100 State-of-the-art outpatient facility providing laboratory services, imaging and rehabilitation services, and pre-admission testing.

FMH Medical Fitness

FMH Urbana

1845 Brookfield Court Frederick, MD 21702 301-620-1250 Medically monitored exercise programs to promote good health and prevent disease.

FMH Mount Airy

Mount Airy Plaza 1502 S. Main Street Mt. Airy, MD 21771 301-829-5800 Mount Airy location extends FMH services to local residents. Offers imaging services, home health care, laboratory, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and immediate care.

X-Ray and Imaging Services 301-829-5830 Rehabilitation Services (Physical-Occupational-Speech-Therapy) 301-829-5880 FMH Preventative Cardiology and Rehabilitation

400 W. Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701 240-566-3229 Outpatient, hospital-based program designed for patients who have experienced a recent cardiac event.

FMH Psychiatric Services

400 W. Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701 240-566-3904 Crisis intervention. Inpatient and outpatient care. Behavioral health partners. Outpatient clinic.

FMH Regional Cancer Therapy Center

501 W. Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701

Radiation Oncology: 240-566-4500 Outpatient Intravenous Therapy: 301-694-5580

FMH Rose Hill

3430 Worthington Blvd.

Frederick, MD 21704 301-874-2163 Provides x-ray imaging services, a lab draw and specimen collection station, and immediate care for non-life threatening emergencies on weekends.

FMH Wellness Center

FSK Mall 5500 Buckeystown Pike Frederick, MD 21703 240-379-6000 240-379-6010 Provides wellness education and health screenings. Promotes healthier lifestyles by providing health education classes, health screenings, and individual services.

Hospice of Frederick County

516 Trail Avenue, Suite C Frederick, MD 21701 240-566-3030 Medical, emotional, and spiritual support for those with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Offers bereavement support.

REGIONAL HOSPITALS Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland

9909 Medical Center Drive Rockville, MD 20850 240-864-6000 www.adventisthealthcare.com Brook Lane Health Services

Mental Health Services 13218 Brook Lane Drive P.O. Box 1945 Hagerstown, MD 21742 301-733-0330 toll free: 1-800-342-2992 www.brooklane.org

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Income Eligibility Guidelines for Maryland WIC Program Benefits 185 Percent of 2009 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines

Frederick WIC is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Family Size

Annual Income

Monthly

Twice- Bi-Weekly Weekly Monthly

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

$20,036 $26,955 $33,874 $40,793 $47,712 $54,631 $61,550 $68,469

$1,669 $2,246 $2,822 $3,399 $3,976 $4,552 $5,129 $5,705

$834 $1,123 $1,411 $1,699 $1,988 $2,276 $2,564 $2,852

$770 $1,036 $1,302 $1,568 $1,835 $2,101 $2,367 $2,633

$385 $518 $651 $784 $917 $1,050 $1,183 $1,316

For each additional family member add

+ $6,919

+ $577

+$289

+ $267

+ $134

Applicants must meet income guidelines

HEALTH CARE continued from page 54 Carroll County General Hospital

The Gettysburg Hospital

Mercy Medical Center

Children’s National Medical Center

Good Samaritan Hospital

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, Inc.

200 Memorial Avenue Westminster, MD 21157 410-848-3000 www.ccgh.com

111 Michigan Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20010 202-884-5000 toll free: 1-800-787-0021 www.cnmc.org

Frederick Memorial Hospital

400 W. Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701 240-566-3300 www.fmh.org

Frederick Surgical Center

915 Toll House Avenue Frederick, MD 21701 301-694-3400

Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Road, NW Washington, DC 20007 202-444-2000 www.georgetownuniversityhospital.org

147 Gettys Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 717-334-2121 www.gettysburghosp.org

5601 Loch Raven Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21239 410-532-8000 www.goodsam-md.org Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)

6701 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21204 443-849-2000 www.gbmc.org Holy Cross Hospital

1500 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-754-7000 www.holycrosshealth.org Johns Hopkins Medical Center

600 N. Wolfe Street Baltimore, MD 21287 toll free: 1-800-455-6467 www.hopkinsmedicine.org

301 St. Paul’s Place Baltimore, MD 21202 410-332-9000 www.mdmercy.com

708 W. Rogers Avenue Baltimore, MD 21209 410-578-8600 www.mwph.org

Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health

14901 Broschart Road Rockville, MD 20850 301-251-4500 www.potomacridge.com Saint Agnes Hospital

900 S. Caton Avenue Baltimore, MD 21229 410-368-6000 www.stagnes.org

Shady Grove Adventist Hospital

9901 Medical Center Drive Rockville, MD 20850 301-279-6000 www.adventisthealthcare.com

Sheppard Pratt Services at Frederick Memorial Hospital

400 W. Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701 240-566-3990 www.sheppardpratt.org/index.cfm Washington Adventist Hospital

Good HealtH StartS Here 1000 N. Market Street • 301-663-5131

www.frederickymca.org

7600 Carroll Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912 301-891-7600 www.adventisthealthcare.com

Washington County Hospital Association

251 E. Antietam Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 301-790-8000 www.wchsys.org

Washington Hospital Center

110 Irving Street, NW Washington, DC 20010 202-877-7000 www.whcenter.org

senior living

SENIOR LIVING

GET OUT YOUR WALKING SHOES! WALK FOR A GREAT CAUSE BY: KRISTEN WEDDLE, DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION photo credits: Aaron farr The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s™, formerly called Memory Walk™, is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support, and research.

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the country and the only cause of death among the top ten in the United States that cannot be prevented, cured, or even slowed. Alzheimer’s disease currently affects 86,000 families right here in Maryland. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk

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to End Alzheimer’s™ will take place on Sunday, October 23 at the Maryland School for the Deaf (101 Clarke Place) in downtown Frederick.

Rain or shine, check-in will commence at 1:00 p.m., when participants can sample light food and refreshments, mingle with local mascots, and enjoy music and activities for the entire family. Participants can also visit the “Promise Garden” where they can decorate and plant a pin-wheel flower to pay tribute to loved ones.

Following a short opening ceremony and warm-up exercises at 2:00 p.m., walkers will depart from the Maryland School for the Deaf campus for a three mile walk through beautiful downtown Frederick, around Carroll Creek to Baker Park and back. Everyone is encouraged to stay after the walk for additional refreshments, entertainment, and a brief closing ceremony.

This October, the Alzheimer’s Association will hold the Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ in six locations throughout Maryland. The Maryland walks annually raise more than $600,000 and attract more than 3,900 participants and volunteers.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research, and has committed more than $250 million to research since 1982. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. For more information, visit www.alz.org/maryland.

Registration for the walk is free and available online at www.alz.org/maryland or by calling 1-800-272-3900.

Participants are encouraged to register early, either as teams or individually. Walkers that raise $100 will receive a Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ t-shirt.

HEALTHIER STRONGER WISER 1000 N. Market Street Frederick, Maryland 301-663-5131

www.frederickymca.org

Lace up your walking shoes on October 23 and walk for a great cause!

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TRANSPORTATION

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW Improvements to the 1-70 Corridor

BY: CHARLES GISCHLAR, MARYLAND STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is beginning the next phase of improvements to the I-70 corridor. Known as “I-70 Phase 2D”, the $40 million project includes replacing the bridges over South Street and widening a portion of I-70 to three through-lanes. Weather permitting, the project should be complete by summer 2013.

In addition to replacing the bridges on westbound and eastbound I-70 over South Street, SHA will also improve the turning radius by reconstructing the entrance/exit ramps at South Street and Monocacy Boulevard. The new westbound acceleration and eastbound deceleration lanes will tie-in to the existing merge lanes at the I-70/MD 85 interchange, which opened a little over two years ago.

To protect drivers and workers, SHA and Maryland State Police will deploy Maryland SafeZones, automated speed enforcement using cameras and laser technology, during construction. Crews have already placed jersey barriers along the white line and traffic will be shifted, making the work zone challenging to navigate. Motorists should slow down and pay extra attention when driving through the construction area.

The Maryland SafeZones program supplements traditional enforcement, which is extremely hazardous in interstate construction zones.

You’ve seen the orange cones and barrels in Maryland’s roadway work zones. You’ve probably seen our highway workers, too. They’re out on the road every day mowing, repairing pot holes, and repairing roads and bridges–making our State safer for you and your family. Highway work zones can result in delays and frustrations. We realize your life

is busy and your time is precious. Please understand when you drive dangerously through a highway work zone you’re putting the lives of highway workers at risk, you’re risking your life, and you’re risking the lives of your loved ones.

That’s because four out of five people who die in highway work zones are either drivers or their passengers. Remember: safer driving=safer work zones for everyone.

Scary Statistics

When it comes to work zones, even the smallest mistake can be deadly. Take a look at these numbers: • Nationally, more than 700 people die in work zones each year.

• In Maryland, over the last ten years on average there have been more than 2,600 crashes, 1,400 people injured, and 12 people killed each year in work zone related crashes.

• Four out of five people killed in work zones are motorists– not highway workers.

• The largest crash type involves rear-end crashes (30 percent).

• While most major work occurs at night, the majority of work zone crashes occur during daylight hours (68.5 percent).

• On average, most work zone crashes occurred in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Montgomery, and Prince George’s counties, and Baltimore City (more than 10 percent in each of the jurisdictions).

• Not paying attention, going too fast for conditions, failure to yield the right-of-way, and following too closely were major contributing factors in work zone crashes.

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TRANSPORTATION Driving Tips

These simple tips could save your life in a work zone: • Stay alert! Look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers.

• Pay attention. Work zone signs will tell you exactly what to expect ahead.

• Merge early. If drivers merge as soon as they see the signs, traffic will flow more smoothly.

• Slow down. You may encounter slowed or stopped traffic in an instant.

• Don’t follow too closely. Maintain a safe distance on all sides of your vehicle.

• Minimize distractions. Remember Maryland State law bans hand-held cell phones and texting.

• Plan ahead. Expect delays and allow extra travel time.

Select an alternate route if you are running late. Learn about current and planned lane closures at www.roads. maryland.gov and then click on “CHART.” Our Safety Commitment to You:

• Working during nighttime and off-peak hours when possible • Installing concrete barrier walls on interstate construction projects where feasible • Communicating construction information to travelers and the media • Using electronic message and arrow boards • Wearing high visibility safety apparel and protective equipment • Cleaning up work zone crashes quickly and safely

Public Transit

PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR SOON TO BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION In Frederick County Submitted by the Maryland State Highway Administration (www.marylandroads.com) MD 77 (Rocky Ridge Road)

Eastbound I-70

Limits: At CSX Tracks Work: Railroad crossing reconstruction Start Date: Summer 2011 Est. Comp: Summer 2011

Limits: Ridge Road to west of I-270 Work: Safety and resurfacing Start Date: Summer 2011 Est. Comp: Summer 2012

MD 351 (Ballenger Creek Road)

I-270

Limits: At Elmer Derr Road Work: Roundabout construction Start Date: Summer 2011 Est. Comp: Fall 2011 US 40 Alternate (National Pike)

Limits: At Beechtree Drive and Willow Tree Drive Work: Intersection widening and resurfacing Start Date: Summer 2011 Est. Comp: Fall 2011 MD 464 (Souder Road)

Limits: Maple Avenue to Second Avenue Work: Sidewalk installation Start Date: Summer 2011 Est. Comp: Fall 2011

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Limits: Bridges over MD 80 (Fingerboard Road) and Bennett Creek Work: Bridge deck replacement and widening Start Date: Summer 2011 Est. Comp: Fall 2012 I-70 (Maryland Safe Zones Enforcement)

Limits: East of MD 144 (Patrick Street) to west of MD 355 (Urbana Pike) Work: Interchange reconstruction Start Date: Summer 2010 Est. Comp: Summer 2013

TransIT’s Connector routes operate in Frederick City and urbanized areas of Frederick County serving medical, employment, education, and shopping centers. These routes operate MondayFriday 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.

Parking Monocacy Station: 800 free parking spaces

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

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.

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.

The shuttles are wheelchair accessible.

Transit-plus

TransIT-plus is a shared-ride, demandresponse 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.

Commuter Services MARC train to Washington, DC

Frederick 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 7:10AM Returning: Downtown

6:11AM 7:16AM

MTA 991 to Shady Grove Metro

Commuter 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 240-777-7433 TDD: 240-777-5869 Rideshare

As 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.

Monocacy

6:58PM 8:07PM

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

Hagerstown, MD 21742 240-313-2777 www.hagerstown.com Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington, DC 22201 703-417-8000 www.mwaa.com Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Sterling, VA 20041 703-572-2700 www.mwaa.com Navigating the Motor Vehicle Administration Customer Assistance Operators

toll free: 1-800-950-1MVA License, Emissions, Vehicle Registration Information

Monday-Friday: 7AM-6PM Saturday: 8AM-1PM www.mva.state.md.us TDD (Hearing Impaired)

toll free: 1-800-492-4575 Out of State

301-729-4550 Local MVA Branch Office Full Service: Frederick County

1601 Bowman’s Farm Road Frederick, MD 21701 toll 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 Tags

Local and Regional Airports

(East Street extended) (Riverview Plaza) 5:22PM

5:14PM 6:50PM 7:59PM

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

Hagerstown Regional Airport

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

Baltimore, MD 21240 toll free: 1-800-435-9294 www.bwiairport.com Frederick Municipal Airport

111 Airport Drive East Frederick, MD 21701 301-600-2262 www.cityoffrederick.com

Vehicle 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.

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ARTS & LEISURE

FREDERICK’S FASHION TAKES CENTER STAGE IN SEPTEMBER BY: SHUAN BUTCHER, FREDERICK ARTS COUNCIL

Comedy Pigs, left-to-right are: Anne Raugh, Thomas Scholtes, Laura Stark, Tres Dillon, and Paula Pitts

Claire McCardell may not be a household name in Frederick County, but should be. That is why five years ago the Frederick Arts Council created Frederick Fashion Week. But, more about that later.

Claire (1905-1958) was born and raised in Frederick.

However, after attending Hood College for a couple of years she moved to New York City and graduated from Parsons School of Design. Claire studied for a year in Paris and then embarked on a career in the fashion industry that spanned twenty-five years, eventually becoming a partner in Townley Frocks, a leading fashion manufacturer.

Above: Photo by Brian McEntire Right: Photo of Claire McCardell Courtesy of the Historical Society of Frederick County

Claire is credited for introducing the American look, bucking the trend and practice of mimicking Paris designs at that time. She redefined the American style of casual dress in the twentieth century. She set the standard for American sportswear (including swimwear) and was known for her “comfort-first” ideology, including denims, spaghetti straps, separates, and more.

Claire won first prize for costume design at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York and curated an exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). Her work was featured and recognized in Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Glamour, Sports Illustrated, and Life Magazine. She graced the cover of Time Magazine in May 1955, only the third fashion designer to do so. Geoffry Beene stated, in 1998, “Ms. McCardell broadened all of our visions and elevated the entire fashion industry to another level.”

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ARTS & LEISURE Her life and her achievements are the impetus for Frederick Fashion Week, which is scheduled for September 13-18.

Several activities will lead up to celebration, including a month-long Fashion as Art gallery exhibit, ReUp your Fashion Night: Clothing Swap, Rags to Runway Design Challenge Kickoff on September 3, and a fashionable night out on September 8. During the week, there will be films, vendor exhibits, lectures, a costume party, school displays, and more.

However, the highlight each year is the actual fashion show.

This year there will be two nights of runway shows. On Friday and Saturday night, a mixture of shows will take place fusing independent designers along with our local clothing boutiques. These runway shows give you a taste of New York City and Milan, without having to leave the county. Past themes have featured everything from the 1960s to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” leaving attendees talking for weeks afterwards. The fashion show sold out quickly the past two years so be sure to get your tickets early.

2011-2012

HigHligHts Gerald Clayton Trio | Bettye LaVette Brian Regan | SFJAZZ Collective 1964: The Tribute | 72 Fest An Evening With Emily Wells ...and many more!

2011-2012 season Announced Mid-July!

20 W. Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701 301.600.2828 • weinbergcenter.org

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For other great things to see & do, www.fredericktourism.org

2011 marks the fifth anniversary of Frederick Fashion Week and we are planning on an even bigger party. A highlight is a new initiative–the Claire McCardell Award for excellence in fashion design.

All events take place at the Cultural Arts Center, a community arts space located in historic downtown Frederick. For more information about Frederick Fashion Week, call 301-6624190 or visit www.frederickartscouncil.org.

These runway shows give you a taste of New York City and Milan, without having to leave the county.

FREDERICK’S FINEST CRAB CAKE!

Stop in and find out why the crab cake named as “Baltimore’s Best” is now praised as Frederick’s Finest.

Enjoy a great lunch or dinner in our authentic Irish pub.

Irish Charm With International Flavor 16 E. Patrick St. Historic Downtown Frederick

301-668-0668

w w w.patspubs.com

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Catoctin Colorfest 48th Annual

THURMONT, MD

OCTOBER 8 & 9, 2011 9AM – 5PM

free admission

350 Juried Artists & Craftsmen at Community Park, Frederick Road Activities Grounds, East Main Street Shuttle Bus Service Available

www.colorfest.org

NATIONAL PARKS Appalachian Trail

Swallow Falls State Park and Harrington Manor State Park

Frederick City Recreation Department

301-600-1492 (City, G9)

Harper’s Ferry, WV 304-535-6331

301-387-6938

Catoctin Mountain Park Visitors’ Center

301-791-4767 (County, C8)

301-600-1646 (City, I9)

301-663-9388

MUSEUMS

Frederick Indoor Sports Center

C & O Canal National Park

301-739-4200 (County, G3) National Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Park

Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-1365 (County, J2) Shenandoah National Park

Washington Monument State Park

Barbara Fritchie House and Museum

301-698-0630 (City, G11) Beatty Cramer Architectural Museum

301-293-2215 (County, J9) The Frederick County Historical Society

301-663-1188 (City, I9)

Front Royal, VA 540-999-3500

Brunswick Railroad Museum

STATE PARKS

George Alfred Townsend Museum

Reservations: 1-888-432-CAMP (2267) www.reservations.dnr.state.md.us Big Run State Park

301-895-5453 Cunningham Falls State Park

301-271-7574 (County, G4) Dans Mountain State Park

301-465-5487 Deep Creek Lake

301-387-5563 Fort Frederick State Park

Big Pool, MD 301-842-2155

301-834-7100(County, C14) 301-371-4575 National Museum of Civil War Medicine

301-695-1864 (City, I11) Rose Hill Manor Children’s Museum

301-600-1646 (County, H10) Schifferstadt Architectural Museum

301-663-3885 (County, H11) Seton Shrine Center

301-447-6606 (County, J2) Taney House Museum

Frederick County Parks and Recreation

240-215-4040 (County, H10) Frederick Ski Club

301-695-4417 Girl Scouts

301-662-5106 Middletown Rec Center

240-566-0222 (County, E11) Oakdale Rec Center

301-600-1359 (County, J11) Skate Frederick

301-662-7362 (County, I10) Tuscarora Rec Center

240-566-0025 (County, H12) YMCA

301-663-5131 (County, J1) SPORTS FOR THE DISABLED Baltimore Chapter-Baltimore Adapted Recreation and Sports [BARS]

410-771-4606 www.barsinfo.org

301-663-7880 (City, E13)

Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating

301-271-7574 (County, F9)

ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS COUNTYWIDE

410-626-0273 www.crab-sailing.org

Gathland State Park

301-865-6800 (County, L12)

Gambrill State Park - Tea Room

301-791-4767 Greenbrier State Park

301-791-4767 (County, C7) Herrington Manor State Park

301-334-9180 New Germany State Park

301-895-5453 Patuxent River State Park

301-924-2127 Rocky Gap State Park

301-777-2139 South Mountain Recreation Area

301-791-4767

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Adventure Park USA

Boy Scouts

301-739-1211 Catoctin Rec Center

301-600-1358 (County, I5) Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo

301-271-3180 (County, H6) Centerville Rec Center

240-629-6639 (County, J13) Deer Crossing Rec Center

301-865-1769 (County, K11) Fountain Rock Recreation Center

301-898-1460

Disabled Sports USA

301-217-0960 www.dsusa.org Maryland Ravens (Wheelchair Basketball)

410-825-5359 www.mdravens.org LINKS TO AREA SPORTS If you coach a sport you’d like to see listed in future Guides, please email publisher@pulsepublishing.net. If you see an error or note a change in any of the listings above, please update us ASAP. Thanks!

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Jaguar, photo courtesy of Kelly Hahn Johnson

TAKE A SUMMER SAFARI AT CATOCTIN WILDLIFE PRESERVE AND ZOO BY: BRANDI OWENS, CATOCTIN WILDLIFE PRESERVE AND ZOO Since 1933 animals have been exhibited to the public in a small facility near Thurmont, Maryland. It’s estimated that well over 2,000,000 visitors have been here and yet it truly is one of the best kept secrets in Frederick County.

Started as a specialized exhibit, its owner, the son of Frederick doctor Gordon Gaver, showcased reptiles and promoted education. Every visitor got a personalized tour and many of the tours were conducted by teachers on summer break.

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When Gaver died suddenly in 1964, there were more reptiles kept there than at the Baltimore and National Zoos combined.

The then eight-acre snake farm was bought with his widow’s help by a couple of twenty-something biologists with the intention of teaching in the winter and conducting tours in the summer. Within two years, the animals at the Serpentarium, as it was called then, became too much work and overwhelmed their winter calling.

Fast forward to today. The Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo is operated by the Global Wildlife Trust, Inc. a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation. Its exhibits occupy over fifty acres and it displays over 500 rare or unusual farm and exotic animals including birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and invertebrates.

In addition to the zoological inhabitants, it has a botanical complement growing in conjunction with the animal collection. A Butterfly Garden, a Wetlands Garden partially funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, and a Japanese Garden that surrounds a beautiful pond filled with Japanese Koi, Chinese Goldfish, European Orf and North American Albino Channel Catfish (almost three feet long) are among the many plantings.

About half of the fifty acres contain exhibits that are zoogeographically clustered. Australia, Madagascar, Latin America, and North America are well laid out and populated with animals indigenous to those places. Emu, dingo, and kangaroo types, as well as black swans with cygnets live in Australia.

In Madagascar, lemurs, rare Black Vasa parrots, and fossa come later. Latin America, with its jaguar, marmosets, Amazon parrots, sloth, and fruit bats is fascinating. North America has cougars, wolves, owls and so many alligators in its boardwalked cypress-surrounded pond, you will think you’re at Everglades National Park.

The North American Small Animal Pavilion opened this year and houses more than twenty-five species of southeastern and western naturalized exhibits. The intent of the designers was to have fun exploring the denizens of these fascinating parts of our nation. A special temporary exhibit called “1001 Chelonians: Turtles Forever” occupies half of the nearly 3000 square-foot exhibit.

The second half of the Wildlife Preserve offers a safari ride in a US troop carrier called “a deuce and a half ” into four sixacre paddocks with hoofed animals and ratites from around the world. Bison, water buffalo, yak, Scottish Highland cattle, zebra, eland, Nilgai antelope, camels, rhea, llamas, and alpacas greet the truck and reach for some feed from your hand.

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo’s mission is to bring people and animals together. Come visit us soon at www.cwpzoo.com.

Top: Koi pond, photo courtesy Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo Bottom: Safari ride with ostrich, photo courtesy of Kelly Hahn Johnson

All thiS ANd More 1000 N. Market Street • 301-663-5131

www.frederickymca.org

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July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011

July 3, 2011

CANDLELIGHT GHOST TOURS OF FREDERICK

MIDDLETOWN VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE

Hours: 8:30PM

Hours: 1-5PM

Location: Tours begin in front of Brewer’s Alley Restaurant 124 N. Market Street Frederick, MD 21701

Location: Middletown Valley Historical Society 305 W. Main Street Middletown, MD 21769

Contact: 240-626-0963

Contact: 301-371-6410

www.marylandghosttours.com

www.middletown.md.us

July 2, 2011

July 4, 2011

JULY FIRST SATURDAY: GREAT AMERICAN MAIN STREET

FREDERICK’S 4TH - AN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Hours: 5-9PM

Hours: 12PM-dusk

Location: Downtown Frederick Market, Patrick, East, Church, and Carroll Streets including Everedy Square & Shab Row Frederick, MD 21701

Location: Baker Park Frederick, MD 21701

Contact: 301-698-8118 www.downtownfrederick.org

July 3, 2011 THE GREAT FREDERICK FLOAT

Hours: 5-8PM Location: Downtown Frederick Carroll Creek Park Frederick, MD 21701

Contact: 301-600-2489 www.celebratefrederick.com

July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 SUMMERFEST FAMILY THEATRE

Hours: 10:30-11:30AM Location: Baker Park Bandshell, Frederick, MD 21701 Contact: 301-600-2489 www.celebratefrederick.com

July 8, 2011 STAR-SPANGLED FIREWORKS SPECIAL

Hours: 8PM Location: Walkersville Southern Railroad 34 W. Pennsylvania Avenue Walkersville, MD 21793 Contact: 301-898-0899 www.wsrr.org

July 9 & 10, 2011 CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT

Hours: Saturday 10AM-4PM and 7-9PM, Sunday 12-3PM, Saturday & Sunday 2PM battle, Sunday 10:30AM Civil War church service Location: The Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park 1611 N. Market Street Frederick, MD 21701 Contact: 301-600-1650 www.rosehillmuseum.com

July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2011 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Hours: 7-8:30PM Location: Baker Park Bandshell Frederick, MD 21701

Contact: 301-698-8118

Contact: 301-600-2489

www.downtownfrederick.org

www.celebratefrederick.com

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August 4 & 11, 2011

August 6, 2011

SUMMERFEST FAMILY THEATRE

AUGUST FIRST SATURDAY: DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

Hours: 5-8PM

Hours: 10:30-11:30AM

Location: Downtown Frederick Carroll Creek Amphitheater Frederick, MD 21701

Location: Baker Park Bandshell Frederick, MD 21701

Contact: 301-698-8118

Contact: 301-600-2489

www.downtownfrederick.org

www.celebratefrederick.com

July 16 & 30, 2011

August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011

BOAT & BREW

Hours: Call for times Location: River & Trail Outfitters 604 Valley Road Knoxville,MD 21758 Contact: 301-695-5177 www.rivertrail.com/boat-brewery-canoekayak.php

CANDLELIGHT GHOST TOURS OF FREDERICK

Hours: 8:00PM Location: Tours begin in front of Brewer’s Alley Restaurant 124 N. Market Street Frederick, MD 21701

Hours: 5-9PM Location: Downtown Frederick Market, Patrick, East, Church, and Carroll Streets including Everedy Square & Shab Row Frederick, MD 21701 Contact: 301-698-8118 www.downtownfrederick.org

August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Hours: 7-8:30PM Location: Baker Park Bandshell Frederick, MD 21701

Contact: 240-626-0963

Contact: 301-600-2489

www.marylandghosttours.com

www.celebratefrederick.com

NMCWM SUMMER LECTURE SERIES “CHILDREN OF THE CIVIL WAR”

August 6, 2011

August 7, 2011

BEACH PARTY

Hours: 7-9PM

Hours: 3-9PM

MIDDLETOWN VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE

Location: National Museum of Civil War Medicine 48 E. Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701

Location: Brunswick Main Street Citizen Lot Brunswick, MD 21716

Contact: 301-695-1864

www.brunswickmainstreet.org

July 21, 2011

www.civilwarmed.org

Contact: 301-834-5591

Hours: 1-5PM Location: Middletown Valley Historical Society 305 W. Main Street Middletown, MD 21769 Contact: 301-371-6410

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AUGUST

&

SEPTEM B ER

August 11 & 25, 2011

August 21, 2011

September 3, 2011

ALIVE @ FIVE

ANTIETAM KAYAK & BRUNCH

Hours: 5-8PM

Hours: Call for times

7TH ANNUAL POTOMAC STREET MILE RACE

Location: Downtown Frederick Carroll Creek Amphitheater Frederick, MD 21701

Location: River & Trail Outfitters 604 Valley Road Knoxville,MD 21758

Contact: 301-698-8118

Contact: 301-695-5177

www.downtownfrederick.org

www.rivertrail.com/kayak-antietam-creekbrunch.php

Contact: 301-834-5591

DATE NIGHT ON MAIN STREET

August 26, 2011

September 4, 2011

Hours: 5-9PM

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK

MIDDLETOWN VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE

August 13, 2011

Location: Downtown Middletown Middletown, MD 21769

Hours: Event starts at 7PM, movie starts at dark

Contact: 301-371-6171

Location: Middletown Park Coblentz Road Middletown, MD 21769

www.middletown.md.us

August 20, 2011 2ND ANNUAL BRUNSWICK BICYCLE FESTIVAL

Contact: 301-371-6410 www.middletown.md.us

Hours: 7PM

ROSE HILL DAY AND ANTIQUE CAR SHOW

Hours: Car show 10AM-3PM, ice cream social 12-3PM Location: The Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park 1611 N. Market Street Frederick, MD 21701 Contact: 301-600-1650 www.rosehillmuseum.com

5TH ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK

Location: Frederick Keys Stadium 21 Stadium Drive Frederick, MD 21701 Contact: 301-662-4190 www.frederickartscouncil.org

September 3, 2011 SEPTEMBER FIRST SATURDAY: AROUND THE WORLD IN 15 BLOCKS

5K/10K TRAIL WALK/RUN

Hours: 8-10AM Location: Thorpewood 12805A Mink Farm Road Thurmont, MD 21788 Contact: 301-271-2823 www.thorpewood.org

September 8, 2011 ALIVE @ FIVE

Hours: 5-8PM

Location: Downtown Frederick Market, Patrick, East, Church, and Carroll Streets including Everedy Square & Shab Row Frederick, MD 21701

Location: Downtown Frederick Carroll Creek Amphitheater Frederick, MD 21701

www.downtownfrederick.org

SUMMER 2011

September 4, 2011

Hours: 5-9PM

Contact: 301-698-8118

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www.middletown.md.us

Location: Railroad Square Brunswick, MD 21716

August 21, 2011

www.brunswickmainstreet.org

Contact: 301-371-6171

August 26, 2011

www.brunswickmainstreet.org

Location: Downtown Brunswick W. Potomac Street Brunswick, MD 21716

Location: Middletown Valley Historical Society 305 W. Main Street Middletown, MD 21769

Hours: 10AM-2PM

Contact: 301-834-5591

Hours: 3-9PM

Contact: 301-698-8118 www.downtownfrederick.org

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SEPTEM B ER September 9 - 11, 2011

September 10, 2011

September 22, 2011

THURMONT & EMMITSBURG COMMUNITY SHOW

UP THE CREEK

FREDERICK THEATER SEASON LAUNCH PARTY

Hours: Friday 6-10PM, Saturday 10AM-9PM, Sunday 9AM-3PM

Location: Carroll Creek Amphitheatre Frederick, MD 21701

Location: Catoctin High School 14745 Sabillasville Road Thurmont, MD 21788

Contact: 301-600-2489

Contact: 301-271-2104 www.thurmontemmitsburgcommunityshow.webs.com

September 9, 2011 LIGHT THE CREEK

Hours: 6-9PM Location: Carroll Creek Amphitheatre Frederick, MD 21701 Contact: 301-600-2489

Hours: 5:30-9PM

www.celebratefrederick.com

September 13 - 18, 2011 5TH ANNUAL FREDERICK FASHION WEEK

Hours: 5-9PM Location: The Cultural Arts Center 15 W. Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 Contact: 301-622-4190 www.frederickartscouncil.org

Hours: Various, call for events

September 24, 2011

Location: The Cultural Arts Center 15 W. Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701

Hours: 10AM-6PM

MIDDLETOWN HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Contact: 301-662-4190

Location: Downtown Middletown Middletown, MD 21769

www.frederickartscouncil.org

Contact: 301-371-6171 www.middletown.md.us

www.celebratefrederick.com

September 16 - 24, 2011 THE GREAT FREDERICK FAIR

September 24, 2011

September 9 - 18, 2011

Hours: Various, check website for details

ART AT THE POINT

Location: Frederick County Fairgrounds E. Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701

Location: Point of Rocks Community Commons Park Point of Rocks, MD 21777

Contact: 301-663-5895 www.thegreatfrederickfair.com

www.pointofrocks.org/art/artatthepoint. html

September 17, 2011

September 30 - October 1, 2011

WOMEN’S WINE WALK

Hours: 1-7PM

MIDDLETOWN-BRADDOCK COMMUNITY SHOW

Hours: 9:30AM-5PM

Location: Brunswick Main Street Brunswick, MD 21716

Hours: Friday 6-10PM, Saturday 10AM-8:30PM

Location: Downtown Frederick Frederick, MD 21701

Contact: 301-834-5591

Location: Middletown High School 200 Schoolhouse Drive Middletown, MD 21769

PATRIOTS’ DAYS

Hours: 10AM-5PM Location: National Museum of Civil War Medicine 48 E. Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 Contact: 301-695-1864 www.civilwarmed.org

September 10, 2011 IN THE STREET

Contact: 301-600-2489 www.celebratefrederick.com

www.brunswickmainstreet.org

Hours: 10AM-5PM

Contact: 301-371-6171

Contact: 301-371-6410 www.middletown.md.us

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TOWN OFFICES & SERVICES BRUNSWICK Long 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 citysponsored recreation events throughout the year!

Mayor

Carroll Jones Population

5,242 Postal Zip Codes

Brunswick 21716 Jefferson 21755 Point of Rocks 21777 Town Hall

1 W. Potomac Street, Brunswick 301-834-7500 www.brunswickmd.gov Police Department

301-834-9101 Frederick county sheriff

301-600-2071 Volunteer Fire Department

301-834-8300 Volunteer Ambulance

301-834-8102 Libraries

915 Maple Avenue, Brunswick 301-600-7250 1635 Ballenger Creek, Point of Rocks 301-874-4560 Post offices Brunswick Post Office

315 Brunswick Street, Brunswick 301-834-9944

Jefferson Post Office

First Church of God

3702 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson 301-473-8484

503 Brunswick Street, Brunswick 301-834-6971

Point of Rocks Post Office

Gospel Temple Church (Pentecostal)

1597 Bowis Drive, Point of Rocks 301-874-2131 Town Park Brunswick City Park

46 W. J Street, Brunswick 301-834-7204 Grace Baptist Church

301-834-7500

25 W. Potomac Street, Brunswick 301-834-5000

SWIMMING POOL

Mt. Olive Baptist Church

Brunswick Swimming Pool

301-834-7567

26 W. J Street, Brunswick 301-834-8600

Grocery Store

New Hope United Methodist Church

Super Fresh

40 Souder Road, Brunswick 301-834-9895 Local Newspaper The Brunswick Citizen

301-834-7722 CHURCHES Bethany Lutheran Church

A Street & 1st Avenue, Brunswick 301-834-8003 Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church

720 N. Maple Avenue, Brunswick 301-834-8767 Faith Assembly of God

3700 Burkittsville Road, Brunswick 301-834-8632

7 S. Maryland Avenue, Brunswick 301-834-7320 Point of Rocks Assembly of God

1508 Bank Street, Point of Rocks 301-874-2214 Potomac Believers Fellowship

1200 Maple Avenue, Brunswick

301-834-9620 Rosemont Alliance Church

3525 Petersville Road, Knoxville 301-834-8290 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

113 First Avenue, Brunswick 301-834-9185 St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Catholic Church Road, Petersville 301-834-9185

First Baptist Church

3 E. A Street, Brunswick 301-834-8166 FREDERICK COUNTY GUIDE

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Con’t

St. Paul Lutheran Church

3684 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson 301-473-8626 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

1914 Ballenger Creek Road, Point of Rocks 301-874-2995

YOUTH SPORTS Potomac Valley Youth Association (PVYA)

www.pvya.com Baseball

Brunswick Eagles 14 Select www.eteamz.com/brunswickjrbb Brunswick Little League

www.eteamz.com/brunswickll

Cross Country

Jefferson, Burkittsville, Point of Rocks, and Pleasant Valley, Washington County regions 301-834-8045 email: zum50@hotmail.com Football

Brunswick Junior Railroaders www.bjrfootball.com

BURKITTSVILLE Source: www.mdmunicipal.org Burkittsville 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.

Mayor

Debby Burgoyne Population

186

Frederick County Sheriff

301-600-2071 Middletown Volunteer Fire Co.

301-371-6907 Postal Zip Code

21718

Post Office

Town Office

8 E. Main Street, Burkittsville 301-834-9592

500 E. Main Street, Burkittsville Phone and fax: 301-834-6780 www.burkittsville-md.gov

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CHURCHES St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church

5 E. Main Street, Burkittsville 301-834-9866 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.

TOWN OFFICES & SERVICES

EMMITSBURG Emmitsburg, 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!

Mayor

Jim Hoover Population

2,369 Postal ZIP Code

21727 Town Office

300 A S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg 301-600-6300 www.emmitsburgmd.gov www.emmitsburg.net Frederick County Sheriff

301-600-2071 Emmitsburg Fire Station # 6

25 W. Main Street, Emmitsburg 301-447-2728 Emmitsburg Ambulance Company

301-447-6626 Library

300 A S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg 301-600-6329

Town ParkS Community Park

churches Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church

W. Lincoln Avenue at Jamison Avenue, Emmitsburg

100 W. North Avenue, Emmitsburg 301-447-6239

Memorial Park

Incarnation United Church of Christ

Chesapeake Avenue at Potomac Avenue, Emmitsburg

124 W. Main Street, Emmitsburg 301-447-2270

Silo Park

National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (Catholic)

Silo Hill Road, Emmitsburg SWIMMING POOL Emmitsburg Pool

333 S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg 301-447-6606 St. Anthony’s Shrine Parish (Catholic)

301-447-9820

16150 St. Anthony Road, Emmitsburg 301-447-2367

GROCERY STORE

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Jubilee

515 E. Main Street, Emmitsburg 301-447-6688 Local Newspaper The Emmitsburg Dispatch

9 E. Main Street Box 358, Emmitsburg 301-447-3039 Business and Professional Association Emmitsburg Business and Professional Association (EBPA)

301-447-3110 email: ebpa@emmitsburg.net

47 DePaul Street, Emmitsburg 301-447-2326 Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church

10926 Simmons Road, Emmitsburg 301-447-3171 Trinity United Methodist Church

313 W. Main Street, Emmitsburg 301-447-3740 Youth Sports

Please check general county information or your neighboring town section for more information regarding tennis, volleyball, basketball, youth sports, and activities.

Post Office

305 S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg 301-447-2655

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FREDERICK CITY One of the largest cities in Maryland, the City of Frederick is home to a diverse and thriving business community that includes Fort Detrick, the Frederick Memorial Healthcare System, and MedImmune. In addition to a strong employment base, downtown Frederick is the hub of arts, culture, and entertainment within the county. Downtown Frederick offers a thriving business district of 200+ eclectic and specialty retailers, restaurants, and antique shops. Nearly 1.5 million tourists visit downtown each year, drawn by Civil War history and beautifully restored 18th, 19th, and 20th century architecture. Activities and events can be enjoyed nearly every weekend throughout the year.

Fire departments

C. Burr Artz Central Library

Randy McClement

Braddock Heights Volunteer Fire Company

Population

6715 Jefferson Boulevard, Frederick 301-371-6820

110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick 301-600-1630 www.fcpl.org

Mayor

59,618 Postal Zip Codes

21701 21702 21703 21704 21705 21709 Adamstown 21710 Braddock Heights 21714 Buckeystown 21717 Tuscarora 21790 City Hall

Carroll Manor Volunteer Fire Department

Post Offices Frederick City Post Office

2795 Adams Street, Adamstown 301-874-5111 or 301-694-8111

201 E. Patrick Street, Frederick 301-662-2131

Citizen’s Truck Company

Adamstown Post Office

9 S. Court Street, Frederick 301-600-1713

5537 Mountville Road, Adamstown 301-874-5429

Green Valley Volunteer Fire Company

Braddock Heights Post Office

301-600-9250

4707 Schley Avenue, Braddock Heights 301-371-5998

Independent Hose Company

Buckeystown Post Office

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

310 Baughman’s Lane, Frederick 301-600-1720

4001 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown 301-874-5294

Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company

College Estates Station Post Office

301-473-5150

1301 W. 7th Street, Frederick 301-662-6115

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

Junior Fire Company

Jefferson Post Office

535 N. Market Street, Frederick 301-600-2286

3702 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson 301-473-8484

301-600-2071

Spring Ridge Fire Station # 33

Tuscarora Post Office

FREDERICK CITY CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS

United Steam Fire Engine Co.

301-600-2100 Frederick County Sheriff

(Central Alarm) 301-600-1603 Fire Marshal

301-600-1479

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6061 Spring Ridge Parkway, Frederick 301-600-9330 79 S. Market Street, Frederick 301-600-1711 United/Westview Fire Station

5525 New Design Road, Frederick 301-600-9330

5709-A Tuscarora Road, Tuscarora 301-874-2303 TOWN PARKS Baker Park

121 N. Bentz Street, Frederick 301-600-1493 City Recreation Department

301-600-1492

TOWN OFFICES & SERVICES SWIMMING POOLS Baker Park Swimming Pool

301-663-5666 Diggs Memorial Pool

301-600-6364 Hood College Pool

301-696-3484 YMCA Pool

301-663-5131 GROCERY STORES Bloom

Yellow Springs Road, Frederick 301-846-4623 Bottom Dollar

Crestwood Boulevard, Frederick 301-846-4704 The Common Market

5728 Buckeystown Pike Unit 1-B, Frederick 301-663-3416 Giant

Monocacy Crossing, Frederick 301-815-2200 Kingsbrook Crossing, Frederick 301-698-9411 1700 Kingfisher Drive, Frederick 301-698-9411 Giant Eagle

W. Patrick Street, Frederick 301-694-6895

Weis

Wayman African Methodist Episcopal Church

Rt. 40 and Old Camp Road, Frederick 301-473-5385

10112 Old Liberty Road, Frederick 301-898-7100

199 Motter Avenue, Frederick 301-662-8065

Anglican

Prospect Boulevard, Frederick 301-663-9075 Spring Ridge, Frederick 301-631-8162 Local Newspapers The Frederick News-Post

301-662-1177 Gazette Newspapers

301-846-2100 The City of Frederick Department of Economic Development

St. Michael the Archangel Anglican Church

6938 N. Clifton Road, Frederick 301-293-8938 Assembly of God Victory Christian Center

7722 Edgewood Church Road, Frederick 301-473-5253 Baha’I Faith Baha’i Faith

PO Box 1424, Frederick 301-694-3107

101 N. Court Street, Frederick 240-629-6360 fax: 240-629-6363 www.cityoffrederick.com

Baptist

SYNaGoGuES

Faith Baptist Church

Beth Sholom Congregation

1011 N. Market Street, Frederick 301-663-0267 fax: 301-663-8154 Congregation Kol Ami of Frederick

4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick 240-575-9690

Ambassador Baptist Church

216 Carroll Parkway, Frederick 301-620-7729 2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville 301-834-7755 First Baptist Church of Frederick

7040 Bowers Road, Frederick 301-473-8283 First Missionary Baptist Church

899 Swallowtail Drive, Frederick 301-662-3110

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

Messianic

MOM‘s (My Organic Market)

226 S. Jefferson Street, Frederick 301-695-4496

5305 Mt. Zion Road, Frederick 301-473-8900

CHURCHES

Frederick Korean Baptist Church

5273 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick 240-566-1444 Safeway

927 W. 7th Street, Frederick 301-695-2833 Super Fresh

Ballenger Creek, Frederick 301-682-6700 Wegmans

7830 Wormans Mill Road, Frederick (240) 575-7300

El Shaddai Congregation

Frederick Baptist Temple

African Methodist Episcopal

55 Winchester Street, Frederick 301-695-6446

Quin Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church

People’s Baptist Church

106 E. 3rd Street, Frederick 301-663-1550

6648 Carpenter Road, Frederick 301-473-5635

St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church

South End Baptist Church

6002 Bartonsville Road, Frederick 301-695-6167

506 Carrollton Drive, Frederick 301-662-4347

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Victory Baptist Church

6513 Jefferson Pike, Frederick 301-662-5153 Brethren

First Church of Christ Scientist

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church

5 E. 2nd Street, Frederick 301-662-3015

27 Franklin Street, Frederick 301-663-6218

Jefferson United Church of Christ

Full Gospel

3837 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson 301-473-8262

First Love Church

Frederick Church of the Brethren

Church of God

431 Carrollton Drive, Frederick 301-694-8435

201 Fairway Avenue, Frederick 301-662-1819

Edgewood First Church of God

Holiness

Buddhist Tibetan Meditation Center

9301 Gambrill Park Road, Frederick 301-473-5750

8204 Edgewood Church Road, Frederick 301-682-5007

Thomas Tabernacle Holiness Church

517 S. Market Street, Frederick 301-695-9148

Maranatha Church of God

123 Byte Drive, Frederick 301-663-5444

Independent

Catholic

Parkway Community Church

St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church

5665 New Design Road, Frederick 301-663-0741

7817 Baltimore National Pike, Frederick 301-473-4686

112 E. 2nd Street, Frederick 301-662-8288 St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church

2037 William Franklin Drive, Frederick 301-360-9581 Charismatic Harvest Christian Fellowship

8707 Indian Springs Road, Frederick 301-662-0206 Christian District Office of Christian and Missionary Alliance

Pentecostal Tabernacle Church of God in Christ

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Lutheran

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Family History Center, Frederick 301-698-0406 Community Emmanuel Bible Church

Emmanuel Alliance Church

Frederick Christian Fellowship

1631 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick 301-663-1199 Grace Community Church

2100 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick 301-663-1240 Christian Science Church of Christ

1305 N. Market Street, Frederick 301-662-5789 84

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Korean Emmanuel Church

8325 Yellow Springs Pike, Frederick 301-662-4796

7817 Baltimore National Pike, Frederick 301-473-4686

Frederick Alliance Church

Independent Fundamental

9545 Liberty Road, Frederick 301-228-2277

292 Montevue Lane, Frederick 301-620-9934 7102 Ladd Lane, Frederick 301-663-0002

Emmanuel Bible Church

14 W. Patrick Street, Frederick 301-620-2255

Bethel Lutheran Church Office

9664 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick 301-694-8280 Evangelical Lutheran Church

35 E. Church Street, Frederick 301-663-6361 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

1415 W. 7th Street, Frederick 301-663-3344 Mount Zion Lutheran Church

5709 Mt. Phillip Road, Frederick 301-473-8566

Grace Brethren Church of Frederick

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church

5102 Old National Pike, Frederick 301-473-4337

5463 Jefferson Pike, Frederick 301-473-4737

Episcopal

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

All Saints Episcopal Church

108 W. Church Street, Frederick 301-663-5625 Church of the Transfiguration

6909 Maryland Avenue, Braddock Heights 301-371-7505

5132 Doubs Road, Adamstown 301-874-5838 St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church of the Manor Parish

4004 Ballenger Creek Road, Frederick 301-874-5838

TOWN OFFICES & SERVICES Buckeystown United Methodist Church

Nazarene

Presbyterian Reformed

Church of the Nazarene

New Hope Presbyterian Church

7899 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick 301-663-6271

216 Carroll Parkway, Frederick 301-694-3595

Non-Denominational

Seventh-Day Adventist

Frederick Christian Fellowship

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

10142 Hansoville Road #5, Frederick 301-620-2255

6437 Jefferson Pike, Frederick 301-662-5254

Centennial Memorial United Methodist Church

Harvest Christian Fellowship

Unitarian Universalist

8 W. 2nd Street, Frederick 301-663-5273

Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Frederick

Christ United Methodist Church

8707 Indian Springs Road, Frederick 301-662-0206 SURE Fellowship Church

10142 Hansonville Road, Bldg 1, Frederick 301-845-9870 Unity in Frederick

1 W. 9th Street, Frederick 301-846-0868 Orthodox Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church

920 W. 7th Street, Frederick 301-663-0663 Pentecostal Apostolic Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church

4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick 301-473-7680 United Church of Christ Evangelical Reformed Church United Church of Christ

15 W. Church Street, Frederick 301-662-2762 Faith United Church of Christ

9333 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick 301-695-6550 Grace Trinity United Church of Christ

9501 Old Baltimore Road, Frederick 301-662-2088 Grace United Church of Christ

7857 Gambrill Park Road, Frederick 301-473-8788

25 E. 2nd Street, Frederick 301-662-3312

Victory Christian Center

Trinity E & R United Church of Christ

7722 Edgewood Church Road, Frederick 301-473-5253

5603 Mountville Road, Adamstown 301-874-2633

Presbyterian Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church

8158 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick 301-662-0662 Frederick Presbyterian Church USA

115 W. 2nd Street, Frederick 301-663-5338 Good News Presbyterian Church

PO Box 1051, Frederick 301-473-7070

United Methodist Araby United Methodist Church

4619 Araby Church Road, Frederick 301-694-8772

3440 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown 301-874-2313 Calvary United Methodist Church

133 W. 2nd Street, Frederick 301-662-1464

5609 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick 301-695-0731 Flint Hill United Methodist Church

2732 Parkmills Road, Adamstown 301-874-0890 Hopehill United Methodist Church

7648 Fingerboard Road, Frederick 301-874-1166 Jackson United Methodist Church

6027 Bartonsville Road, Frederick 301-694-7315 Linganore United Methodist Church

8919 Clemsonville Road, Unionville 410-795-1291 Mount Carmel United Methodist Church

9411 Baltimore Road, Frederick 301-662-1303 Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church

3425 Green Valley Road, Ijamsville 301-865-5443 Trinity United Methodist Church

705 W. Patrick Street, Frederick 301-662-2895

Asbury United Methodist Church

W. All Saints & Court Street, Frederick 301-663-9380

Various Denominations

Brook Hill United Methodist Church

223 W. 5th Street, Frederick 301-662-2311

8946 Indian Springs Road, Yellow Springs 301-662-1727

Salvation Army

Volunteer Organizations HandsOn Frederick

31 W. Patrick Street, Frederick 301-663-5214

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Frederick Academy of Self-Defense

301-662-1972 Frederick City Recreation Department

YOUTH SPORTS YMCA

301-663-5131 www.frederickymca.org Gymnastics Frederick Gymnastics Club

301-695-9414 Karate American Karate Academy

301-694-1492 Golden Knights Karate

301-416-7959 Kreimer’s Karate

301-695-3347 Martial Arts USA

301-694-3330 Super Sport Karate

301-682-8866

301-698-5468 Clinch Fitness Self-Defense & Freestyle Jujitsu

301-682-8589

Lacrosse Frederick Indoor Sports Center

240-215-4040

Skating Skate Frederick

301-662-7362 Soccer F. C. Frederick

www.fcfrederick.com Frederick Soccer Club

301-696-9398 www.fredericksoccerclub.com Frederick Indoor Sports Center

240-215-4040 Volleyball Frederick City Recreation (Adults)

301-600-1492 Frederick Indoor Sports Center

240-215-4040

urbana

(subsection of Frederick City)

Source: www.urbanamaryland.com Rapidly 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.

Urbana Fire Department

youth sports

3602 Urbana Pike, Frederick 301-663-3822

Urbana Recreation Council

urbana regional library

9020 Amelung Street, Frederick 301-600-7000 Community Agency School Services (CASS) Urbana High School

3471 Campus Drive, Ijamsville 240-236-7658

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Members 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: urbanaball@aol.com Urbana Lacrosse

email: abel6psu@aol.com Urbana Soccer Association

301-363-8739 www.urbanasoccer.org

TOWN OFFICES & SERVICES

Middletown Source: www.mdmunicipal.org Middletown is a small, rural community steeped in American history. It is located in the beautiful Middletown Valley that stretches between the Catoctin Mountains on the east and South Mountain on the west. A young 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.

Burgess

John D. Miller Population

Wiles Branch Park

Knoll Side Lane, Middletown 301-371-6171

2,860

GROCERY STORE

Postal Zip Code

21769

815 E. Main Street, Middletown 301-371-3126

Town Office

Local Newspapers

31 W. Main Street, Middletown 301-371-6171 fax: 301-371-6474 www.middletown.md.us Frederick County Sheriff

301-600-2071 Volunteer Fire Company

301-371-6907 Library

101 Prospect Street, Middletown 301-371-7560 Post Office

7227 Hollow Road, Middletown 301-371-6880 TOWN PARKS Middletown Community Park

Safeway

The Gazette

toll free: 1-888-670-7300 The Middletown Valley Citizen

301-834-7722

7321 Burkittsville Road, Middletown 301-473-4800 Jefferson United Church of Christ

3837 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson 301-473-8262 Jefferson United Methodist Church

3882 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson 301-473-4022 Locust Valley Bible Church

1323 Marker Road, Middletown 301-371-7476 Middletown United Methodist

Parenting support Middletown Moms at Home

P.O. Box 33, Middletown www.middletownmomsathome.org CHURCHES Christ Reformed Church United Church of Christ

12 S. Church Street, Middletown 301-371-6610 Cornerstone Baptist Church

4802 Broad Run Road, Jefferson 301-473-8777 Faith Baptist Church

Coblentz Road, Middletown 301-694-1646

2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville 301-834-7755

Middletown Memorial Park

Garfield United Methodist Church

S. Church Street, Middletown 301-371-6171

Holy Family Catholic Community

13628 Stottlemeyer Road, Garfield 301-416-0350

7108 Fern Circle, Middletown 301-371-5550 Pleasant View Church of the Brethren

Corner of Rt. 17 and Picnic Woods Road, Jefferson 301-371-7707 Valley Baptist Church of Middletown

5678 Holter Road, Middletown

301-371-8758 Zion Lutheran Church

107 W. Main Street, Middletown

301-371-6500 YOUTH SPORTS Middletown Recreation Council

301-371-3344 www.middletownrec.com Middletown Valley Athletic Association (MVAA)

301-371-3423 www.mvaasports.com

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Mount Airy The 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.

Mayor

Pat Rockinberg

Town Parks Prospect Park and East West Park

301-829-1424 Population

8,200 Postal Zip Code

Watkins Park

301-829-8373

21771

GROCERY STORES

Town Government

1312 S. Main Street, Mt. Airy 301-829-5966

110 S. Main Street, Mt. Airy 301-829-1424 fax: 301-829-1259 www.mountairymd.org Frederick County Sheriff

301-600-2071 Resident Troopers

301-829-0218 Volunteer Fire Department

301-829-0100 Carroll County Branch Library Mount Airy Branch

705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy 410-386-4470 Frederick County Number: 301-829-5290

Food Lion

Safeway

337 E. Ridgeville Boulevard, Mt. Airy 301-829-6517 Super Fresh

504 E. Ridgeville Boulevard, Mt. Airy 301-829-6400 Weis

1001 Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy 301-829-1071 26075 Ridge Road, Damascus 301-253-9787 Local Newspapers Mount Airy Courier Gazette

301-549-1846 Mount Airy Messenger

301-829-2814

as a network for individual business owners. Most member businesses are locally owned and operated.

301-829-5426 www.mtairybusiness.com CHURCHES Bethesda United Methodist Church

328 Klee Mill Road, Mt. Airy 301-253-3222 Calvary United Methodist Church

402 S. Main Street, Mt. Airy 301-829-0358 Church of Christ at Mount Airy

703 Ridge Road, Mt. Airy 301-829-5443 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

27 Watersville Road, Mt. Airy 301-829-1904 Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God

1134 Long Corner Road, Mt. Airy 301-829-1255 Hebron Christian Church

(Non-denominational) 3456 Kemptown Church Road, Mt. Airy 301-829-8616 Locust Grove Church of the Brethren

Post Office

505 Windy Knoll, Mt. Airy 301-829-1199

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The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce

The 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

13356 Glissan’s Mill Road, Mt. Airy

301-829-2100

TOWN OFFICES & SERVICES

MOUNT AIRY CON’T Lutheran Church of the Redeemer

27015 Ridge Road, Damascus 301-253-3000 Montgomery United Methodist Church 28325 Kemptown Road,

Damascus

301-253-4460­ Mount Airy Baptist Church

1402 N. Main Street, Mt. Airy 301-829-2185

Mount Airy Full Gospel Church

St. Michael’s Catholic Church

(Non-Denominational) 13949 Penn Shop Road, Mt. Airy 410-795-6511

1125 St. Michael’s Road, Mt. Airy 410-489-2979

Mount Airy Presbyterian

West Falls Christian Community Church

13515 Old Annapolis Road, Mt. Airy 301-829-5223

5330 Buffalo Road, Mt. Airy 301-829-0733

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Youth Sports

609 Center Street, Mt. Airy 301-829-8509 St. James’ Episcopal Church

204 N. Main Street, Mt. Airy 301-829-0325

Four County Little League

www.fcllbaseball.org Kemptown Cardinals (Baseball)

www.geocities.com/Colosseum/ Lodge/1501 Mount Airy Youth Athletic Association (MAYAA)

301-829-2027

Myersville

Source: www.mdmunicipal.org Myersville 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.

Mayor

Wayne Creadick Population

1,500 Postal Zip Code

21773 Town Office

Post Office

1 Wolfsville Road, Myersville 301-293-1180 Town Parks Doub’s Meadow Park

Corner of Route 40 and Route 17 Wolfsville Road, Myersville 301-293-4281

PO Box 295 301 Main Street, Myersville 301-293-4281 fax: 301-293-3080 www.myercity.sailorsite.net

Town Park

Frederick county Sheriff

301-600-2071

308 Main Street, Myersville 301-293-2330

Fire departments

Local Newspapers

Myersville Volunteer Fire Company

301-293-9817 Wolfsville Volunteer Fire Company

301-293-1453

8 Harp Place, Myersville 301-293-4281 GROCERY STORE Main Street Market & Deli

The Valley Citizen

301-834-7722 The Gazette

toll free: 1-888-670-7300

CHURCHES Church of the Saviour

200 High Street, Middletown 301-665-9600 Grossnickle Church of Brethren

11301 Meeting House Road, Myersville 301-293-9516 Harmony Church of the Brethren

3924 Brethren Church Road, Myersville 301-371-4297 Harmony Community Lutheran Church

3939 Brethren Church Road, Myersville 301-371-5188 Mt. Zion United Methodist Church

603 Main Street, Myersville 301-293-1401 Myersville Baptist Church

Route 40, Myersville 301-293-1335 FREDERICK COUNTY GUIDE

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MYERSVILLE CON’T Myersville Church of the Brethren

201 Main Street, Myersville 301-293-9513 Salem United Methodist Church

12477 Wolfsville Road, Myersville 301-293-1799

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

400 Main Street, Myersville 301-293-2979 Youth Sports

Wolfsville-Myersville Athletic Association (WMAA)

PO Box 195, Myersville 301-293-3115 www.eteamz.com/wmaasports

Myersville Junior Baseball League

www.myersvillebaseball.com

new market Source: www.mdmunicipal.org Known as the “Antiques Capital of Maryland,” New Market now offers a concentration of establishments where visitors can browse and purchase the treasures of yesteryear. Fine bed and breakfast accommodations and dining facilities in formal and casual settings are available. In 1975, New Market was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1986, the town received the Maryland Preservation Service Award.

Mayor

GROCERY STORE

Winslow E. Burhans III

Food Lion

PopulaTion

8,620 Postal Zip Codes

21774 Ijamsville 21754 Monrovia 21770 Town Government

39 W. Main Street, New Market 301-865-5544 fax: 301-865-5638 www.townofnewmarket.org Frederick County Sheriff

11802 Old National Pike, New Market 301-865-6950 CHURCHES Bush Creek Church of the Brethren

4821A Green Valley Road, Monrovia 301-663-3025 Daybreak Community Church

PO Box 465, New Market 301-865-8877 Dorsey’s Chapel United Methodist Church

11851 Lime Plant Road, New Market 301-865-5680 First Baptist Church of Green Valley

301-600-2071

11402 Ridge Lane, Monrovia 301-865-5566

New Market District Fire Co.

Grace Episcopal Church

301-865-5700 Post Offices

168 W. Main Street, New Market 301-865-3333 4411 Green Valley Road, Monrovia 301-865-5432

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Main Street, New Market 301-865-3270 Light of Christ Lutheran Church

Meets at New Market Elementary School P.O. Box 577, New Market 301-606-7349

Monocacy Valley Church

9861 Old National Pike, Ijamsville 301-865-9100 New Market United Methodist Church

Route 874 & North Alley, New Market 301-865-3530 St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church

4103 Prices Distillery Road, Ijamsville 301-695-8845 Youth Sports Linganore/Urbana Youth Athletic Association (LUYAA)

www.luyaa.org

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rosemont Source: www.mdmunicipal.org Rosemont is a village in southern Frederick County, one mile southeast of Route 340 and one mile north of the Potomac River. It is a quiet residential community 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.

Burgess

Fire departments

Jackie Ebersole

Volunteer Fire Department

Population

308 Postal Zip Code

21758

Lions Merryland Park

301-834-8300

3673 Petersville Road, Rosemont

Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue

Local Newspaper

301-834-8102 Library

Town Government

915 Maple Avenue, Brunswick 301-834-9065

1219 Rosemont Drive, Rosemont 301-834-7444, fax: 301-834-4458

Post Office

Frederick County Sheriff

1315 Brunswick Street, Brunswick 301-834-9944

301-600-2071

Town Park

The Brunswick Citizen

301-834-7722 Churches Faith Assembly of God

3700 Burkittsville Road, Brunswick 301-834-8632 Rosemont Alliance Church

3525 Petersville Road, Knoxville 301-834-8290 Youth Sports

See the Brunswick section.

Thurmont Source: www.mdmunicipal.org Thurmont is a small city in northern Frederick County established in 1751. It is known as the “Gateway to the Catoctin Mountains” where Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park are located. There are three covered bridges 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.”

mayor

Martin A. Burns Population

6,036 Postal Zip Codes

21788 Rocky Ridge 21778 Sabillasville 21780 Town Office

10 Frederick Road, Thurmont 301-271-7313 fax: 301-271-2155 www.thurmont.com

Frederick County Sheriff

301-600-2071 Fire departments Thurmont Fire Department

301-271-3413 Graceham Volunteer Fire Department

14026 Graceham Road, Thurmont 301-271-2000 Lewistown Volunteer Fire Department

1101 Hessong Bridge Road, Thurmont 301-898-9988

Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Department

13516 Motter’s Station Road, Rocky Ridge 301-271-2666 Library

76 East Moser Road, Thurmont 301-600-7200 Post Offices Thurmont Post Office

110 Water Street, Thurmont 301-271-2226

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THURMONT CON’T

Catoctin United Methodist Church

Thurmont Church of the Brethren

7009 Kelly’s Store Road, Thurmont 301-271-3885

14 N. Altamont Avenue, Thurmont 301-271-2634

Evangelical Bible Church

Thurmont United Methodist Church

(Pentecostal) 14698 Albert Staub Court, Thurmont 301-271-3633

13880 Long Road, Thurmont 301-271-4511

301-271-7574

Harriet Chapel Episcopal

101 E. Main Street, Thurmont 301-271-2305

GROCERY STORE Food Lion

12625 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont 301-271-4554

233 Tippin Drive, Thurmont 301-271-9949

Lewistown United Methodist Church

4 W. Main Street, Thurmont 301-271-0123

11032 Hessong Bridge Road, Thurmont 301-898-7888

Weller’s United Methodist Church

Rocky Ridge Post Office

13516 Motter Station Road, Rocky Ridge 301-271-4920 SWIMMING Cunningham Falls State Park

Local Newspapers Catoctin Banner News

301-271-1050 The Thurmont Dispatch

9 E. Main Street, Box 358, Emmitsburg 301-447-3039 Thurmont Times

240-626-9980 CHURCHES Apples United Church of Christ

Trinity United Church of Christ

Walkersville Christian Fellowship

St. John’s Lutheran Church

101 N. Altamont Avenue, Thurmont 301-271-2802

15 N. Church Street, Thurmont 301-271-7877

Youth Sports

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Creagerstown

8619 Black Mill Road, Thurmont St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Catoctin Youth Association

301-271-2256 Thurmont Little League

301-271-4397

10625 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont 301-898-9454

7908 Apples Church Road, Thurmont 301-271-2087

Walkersville Source: www.mdmunicipal.org Walkersville is a combination of two villages that were settled by German immigrants in the mid 1700s and early 1800s. By the late 1800s, the villages of Georgetown and Walkersville had grown so intertwined that it made sense to combine them into one entity, which was named Walkersville.

Today, Walkersville aggressively pursues fiscal responsibility, recycling projects, and innovation. In 1995, it was credited with having the first State Police bicycle patrol in the nation. There are four schools, residential developments, a shopping center, several businesses and institutions, and numerous restaurants in the town. Walkersville has managed a rapid population growth wisely, enabling it to maintain a friendly, small-town atmosphere.

Burgess

Ralph W. Whitmore Population

5,593 Postal Zip Code

21793

Town Office

Volunteer Fire Department

PO Box 249 21 W. Frederick Street, Walkersville 301-845-4500 fax: 301-845-2406 www.walkersville-md.com

301-600-9110 Library

Police Department

Post Office

301-898-0200 Frederick County Sheriff

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

7 E. Frederick Street, Walkersville 301-845-8342

TOWN OFFICES & SERVICES

WALKERSVILLE CON’T TOWN PARKS Creamery Park

Corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and S. Glade Road, Walkersville 301-845-4500 Gilmore C. Trout Memorial Park

Corner of Sandstone and Bedrock Drive, Walkersville 301-845-4500 Heritage Farm Park

Devilbiss Bridge Road, Walkersville 301-845-4500 Walkersville Community Park

Kenneth Drive off Biggs Ford Road, Walkersville 301-845-4500 GROCERY STORES Bloom

8425 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville 301-845-6187 Safeway

151 Walkers Village Way, Walkersville 301-845-2844

CHURCHES Brethren in Christ

207 Braeburn Drive, Walkersville 301-845-2544 Calvary Assembly of God

8234 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville 301-898-7811 Faith Community Mennonite Church

30 W. Frederick Street, Walkersville 301-845-0800 Fredericktowne Baptist Church

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Walkersville

19 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Walkersville 301-845-4600 St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church

8651 Biggs Ford Road, Walkersville 301-845-8025 United Methodist Church

22 Main Street, Walkersville 301-845-9860

8645 Biggs Ford Road, Walkersville 301-898-8600

Youth Sports

Glade United Church of Christ

301-845-2617 www.gvaasports.com

21 Fulton Avenue, Walkersville 301-845-6775 Glade Valley Church of the Brethren

2 Chapel Place, Walkersville 301-898-0886

Glade Valley Athletic Association

Libertytown Recreation Council (LRC)

www.libertytown-md.com/LRC Walkersville Baseball Association

www.walkersvillebaseball.com/

Peace in Christ (Lutheran Missouri Synod)

8798 Adventure Avenue, Walkersville 301-845-6300

Woodsboro Source: www.mdmunicipal.org Early history suggests that the Woodsboro area was a hunting and trapping ground for a wandering tribe of Susquehanna Indians.

From early times, the settlement was located at a crossroads on the Indian trail running from the Chesapeake Bay to the mountains.

When the stagecoach became the primary mode of transportation, the place became an important stop on its itinerary. 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.

Burgess

Gary Smith Population

912 Postal Zip Codes

21798 Ladiesburg 21759 Libertytown 21762 New Midway 21775

Town Office

2 S. 3rd Street, Woodsboro 301-898-3800 www.woodsboro.org Frederick County Sheriff

301-600-2071 fire departments Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Company

301-898-5100

New Midway Volunteer Fire Company

301-898-0543 Post Offices Woodsboro Post Office

602 S. Main Street, Woodsboro 301-845-8408 Ladiesburg Post Office

12509 Woodsboro Pike, Ladiesburg 1-800-ASK-USPS

Libertytown Volunteer Fire Company

301-898-9193 FREDERICK COUNTY GUIDE

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Woodsboro

Con’t

Libertytown Post Office

11941 Main Street, Libertytown 1-800-ASK-USPS New Midway Post Office

12048 Woodsboro Pike, New Midway 1-800-ASK-USPS

GROCERY STORE Trout’s Market

3 N. Main Street, Woodsboro 301-845-8674

101 S. Main Street, Woodsboro 301-845-4533

CHURCHES

YOUTH SPORTS

Chapel Lutheran Church

10601 Daysville Road, Frederick 301-845-2332 St. John’s United Church of Christ

TOWN PARK Woodsboro Town Park

301-898-3800

Woodsboro Evangelical Lutheran Church

8 N. 2nd Street, Woodsboro 301-845-7703

Woodsboro/New Midway Recreation Council

PO Box 303, Woodsboro www.woodsboro.org/wnmrc/rec.htm Libertytown Recreation Council

www.libertytown-md.com/LRC

St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church

9201 A Church Street, Libertytown 301-898-5111

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