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Frederick
Friday, April 11th, 2025
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A tanker carrying about 2,600 gallons of fuel overturned at North Seton Avenue — Provincial Parkway in Frederick today at about 7:45 a.m., prompting firefighters, hazmat crews, and police to secure the scene after 30 to 40 gallons spilled and less than five gallons reached a nearby stream. Daily Voice
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school students in Frederick County Public Schools shared their experiences with fairness and respect on Tuesday and asked for more outreach so that all students feel included — they stressed the need for ongoing efforts to improve equity. Frederick News-Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Joe Adkins, who served 15 years as deputy director of Frederick’s Planning Department, is running for City Council as his next step in public service. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ Frederick County State Senator Karen Lewis Young said the 2025 Maryland General Assembly was one of her most challenging sessions because a $3 billion state budget deficit forced $1.6 billion in cuts. She helped pass seven bills including one to study expanding a nurse home visit program and another to support veterinary professionals — while she secured more than $10 million for local projects such as the Maryland Deaf Community Center. WFMD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Frederick Health and Infinite Legacy held an awareness meeting on Thursday to promote organ donations in honor of Donate Life Month — they noted that over 4,000 people in Maryland are waiting for transplants and that one donor can save 20 lives. DC News Now
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Maryland Apple Blossom Cider & Mead Festival
3-8 p.m. — Linganore Winecellars — Early bird tickets available — Celebrate local craft cider and mead while enjoying artisans, music, and food trucks.
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Brazilian Soccer Open Spring Break Camp
9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Ballenger Creek Park — Not specified — Enhance soccer skills and build friendships with professional Brazilian coaches through fun and cultural activities.
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Circus on Ice
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Frederick Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting blend of circus thrills and icy performances in this family-friendly event.
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Mama's Black Sheep Featuring Sweet Leda Duo
7-10 p.m. — Rockwell Brewery Riverside — $10 cover — Experience a night of powerful vocals and epic music with Mama's Black Sheep and Sweet Leda Duo!
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The Wizard of Oz - Family
1-2:30 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a new adaptation of the beloved tale with Dorothy and friends in a magical performance.
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Lunch and Learn: Easter at Rose Hill
12-1 p.m. — Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums — Cost per child, adult must accompany — Explore Easter traditions while enjoying your lunch at a charming historic venue.
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Resource Fair
5-8 p.m. — Monocacy Elementary School — Free entry — Connect with representatives to explore Medicaid coverage and benefits available to members.
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Medicaid Information Session
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Frederick Rescue Mission — Free entry — Discover Medicaid eligibility and benefits at this community resource event.
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Bikes & Beers Frederick
8 AM – 12 PM — Rockwell Brewery Riverside — Registration required — Enjoy Maryland's Annual Bike Ride and Beer Festival with a 15-mile ride and local brews.
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Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Idiom Brewing Co.
1-2:30 p.m. — Idiom Brewing Co. — Ticketed event — Discover the elegant art of modern calligraphy while enjoying drinks and a creative atmosphere.
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