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Monday, January 19th, 2026

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Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Over 100 community members gathered Sunday at American Legion Post 282 in Woodsboro to support Red Horse employees affected by a recent fire. Classic rock played as attendees shared beers during the fundraiser.  Frederick News-Post

CULTURE NEWS

  • Macbeth will be staged at New Spire Arts & the ESP Loft in downtown Frederick, offering local audiences a fresh take on Shakespeare's classic tragedy. Showtimes and more details will be announced soon.  Frederick News-Post
  • Way Off Broadway Dinner Theater is starting its season with Agatha Christie’s The Hollow onstage & running through March 1 & drawing local theater fans.  Frederick News-Post

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Frederick County Work Force Services posted new job opportunities yesterday, offering roles such as maintenance mechanic, sheet metal brake operator, nurse manager and event manager with wages ranging from $15/hr to $128K. Job seekers can review detailed responsibilities and wage ranges to find roles that match their skills.  WFMD

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Officials from Montgomery County presented a rent stabilization proposal in Frederick Friday night at the basement of Asbury United Methodist Church; several dozen attendees, including city and county council members, gathered to learn about the plan.  Frederick News-Post

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 1/24/26

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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.

    Tue, 1/27/26

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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.

    Sat, 1/31/26

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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.

    Tue, 2/3/26

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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.

    Fri, 2/6/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/7/26

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  • Candlelight: From Bach to The Beatles

    8:30 p.m. — Union Mills Public House — Tickets available — Experience a mesmerizing musical journey from classical Bach to beloved Beatles hits under candlelight.

    Thu, 2/12/26

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  • Small Mouth Sounds

    7:30-10:30 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — $15 – $36 — Experience six strangers navigating their inner struggles at a silent retreat in this touching and humorous play.

    Fri, 2/13/26

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  • Fox Haven Foragers: Year-Round Wild Food Workshops

    9 AM – 12 PM — Fox Haven Farm and Learning Center — $450.00 — Discover the art of foraging and connect with nature through seasonal workshops.

    Sat, 2/14/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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