Daily
Frederick
Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fresh Step is a mobile laundry service for homeless people started by retired police officer Wade Milyard, using a bus called (Lucy) that began service in September 2025 behind On Our Own at 121 South Market Street and at Moose Lodge on Wednesdays. WFMD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Brunswick Branch Library held its third annual Children's Museum at the Library event on Saturday where a few dozen children and their parents stayed dry (and entertained) during a winter rainstorm. Frederick News-Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Frederick County is studying its five in‑person and one virtual senior center to meet the needs of its growing older adult population. Public input will be gathered during sessions from Jan. 20 to 23 at local centers and online, with the study expected to finish by spring. WFMD
- ➤ Frederick County officials are considering animal control changes that would broaden the dangerous dog definition, require leashes, and introduce a lifetime pet license. The proposals aim to set clearer guidelines for pet owners. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ Frederick County Council President Brad Young warned that solar fields permanently remove topsoil and leave farmland unrecoverable as farmers increasingly accept high offers to install them. He said the state is responsible for solar panel placement — not the county, which seeks to secure 150,000 acres of farmland through easements. WFMD
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Free Chair One Fitness Class
Time not specified — Homewood Patio Homes at Frederick — Free — Enjoy a seated, music-driven full-body workout suitable for all abilities, especially seniors and those recovering from injury.
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Swan Lake - International Ballet Stars
7-8:30 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Ticket prices start at $86 — Experience a timeless ballet classic performed by international stars.
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The Unholy Three Screening
3:00 – 4:26 PM — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the classic silent film accompanied by live Wurlitzer organ music and an introduction to its cinematic legacy.
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The Prom
7-10 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — Tickets required — Witness a transformative story of love and acceptance with a charming mix of Broadway flair and student talent.
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Rocks at The RAK - Rockin' Raptors
6 PM - 12 AM — RAK Brewing Co — Enjoying drinks and learning about raptors while rocking out with live music.
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Higher Education Live Show
7-10:30 p.m. — Sandbox Brewhouse — Ticket info not specified — Experience a night of energetic music with Higher Education, Ritchie Royale, and Marshall Fuzz.
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Maryland Agricultural Commercial Pesticide Conference
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Frederick County 4-H Camp & Activities Center — Registration required — Earn continuing education credits while networking with fellow pesticide applicators and landscape contractors.
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Movie Knight Showcase
7-9:30 p.m. — 7th Sister — Free entry — Experience a showcase of local short films and engage in post-film discussions with filmmakers.
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Daddy Daughter Dance
7:30 p.m. — Frederick Fairgrounds — Parent and Child $70, Additional Child $35 — Dance under the stars while creating magical memories with your starlet.
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