Daily
Frederick
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Delaplaine Foundation awarded over $3.3M to nonprofits in 2025 (its largest single-year distribution in 24 years), marking a historic milestone in its ongoing support for community groups. Local organizations may see new opportunities as the funds are allocated. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ The Thurmont Lions Club is nearing its fundraising goal for a Gold Star Family Monument in Thurmont Memorial Park to honor families who lost loved ones. The nonprofit plans to complete the tribute once the fundraiser reaches its target. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ The Knights of Columbus St. John’s Council 1622 donated $1,000 each to L’Arche and ARC of Frederick County, totaling $2,000 to support local community services — a sign of their commitment to helping neighbors. Frederick News-Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick has received a generous donation of rare Civil War medical artifacts and documents from a longtime friend who is an author and collector. The donation will support the museum’s educational efforts (preserving important local history). Frederick News-Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency Friday to prepare for a winter storm forecast to begin today and continue through Monday. The National Guard is activated to support rescue operations and transportation if needed. Daily Voice
- ➤ A state budget proposal released Tuesday sets aside $4M in state funding (FY27) to replace Brunswick High School and modernize its facilities for students. School officials will share additional details soon. Frederick News-Post
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Small Mouth Sounds
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — $15 – $36 — Six strangers navigate their inner demons at a silent retreat in this humorous and compassionate play.
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Galumpha
2-5 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Family-friendly pricing — Experience a fast-paced blend of acrobatics, visual effects, and physical comedy in a unique performance.
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