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Saturday, February 7th, 2026

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Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Community Foundation of Frederick County awarded over $758,000 in Impact Grants to local groups to enhance community projects. The grants will help boost initiatives that improve life in Frederick + foster ongoing progress.  Frederick News-Post

BUSINESS NEWS

  • A popular local brewery set to close later this month owed $345K in tax + rent obligations, court records show. The financial challenges were documented before the closure was announced.  Frederick News-Post

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • A groundbreaking ceremony took place Friday in downtown Frederick as the governor and local leaders marked the start of a new hotel and conference center project with several shovelfuls of earth.  Frederick News-Post

HEALTH NEWS

  • The FDA recalled over 6,000 repackaged M&M’s candies on Feb. 3 because they lacked allergen labels for milk+soy+peanuts, affecting products sold in Maryland and 19 other states; local consumers with severe allergies should inspect and discard these items.  Daily Voice

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • 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.

    Fri, 2/20/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/21/26

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  • Small Mouth Sounds

    3-6 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — $15 – $36 — Experience the hilarity and compassion of six strangers navigating their inner demons at a silent retreat.

    Sun, 2/22/26

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  • Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

    6:30-7:30 p.m. — Union Mills Public House — Check ticket availability — Experience Fleetwood Mac's music under the enchanting glow of candlelight.

    Thu, 2/26/26

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  • Met Comedy Night

    8:30-9:30 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — Cost info not provided — An improv comedy game show where contestants discover the rules as they play.

    Thu, 3/5/26

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  • Movie Knight in March

    7:30-10 p.m. — 7th Sister — Free admission — Experience short films by local filmmakers from the DMV area with tasty food and engaging discussions.

    Fri, 3/6/26

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  • Small Mouth Sounds

    7:30-10:30 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — Tickets from $39 — Experience the unique performance of Small Mouth Sounds in a cozy theatre setting.

    Sat, 3/7/26

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JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB
  • Crew Leader - Field Manager

    The Field Manager is responsible for managing labor and materials in the field to complete assigned contract maintenance and snow removal projects, while also developing the people who report to them. Success in this role is measured by contract renewals, jobs completed within budgeted hours, and low negative turnover among assistants and crewmembers. This position must collaborate with other landscape management and enhancement field managers to ensure the overall goals of the branch are met.

REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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