Good morning, Frederick.

A U.S. Bank facility in Frederick announced a planned closure and mass layoffs while a Trulite Glass & Aluminum Services facility also announced job cuts — both moves will affect local workers.

The Frederick County Board of Education approved new contracts with its three employee bargaining units on June 24 that take effect July 1 — all eligible staff receive a step increase while teachers get a 1.55 percent COLA and administrators a 0.3 percent COLA with a bonus.

The Frederick County Board of Education approved agreements for three charter schools during a Wednesday work session + the decision enhances local educational options.

Frederick County is installing an air quality monitor at Carroll Manor Elementary after community concerns about emissions from nearby data centers.

County Executive Jessica Fitzwater said Thursday the measure will help track potential pollutants.

The Super Pickle: A Hilarious Pickleball Musical

3:00 – 11:59 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Check event page for ticket prices — Dive into the comedic chaos of pickleball with parody songs and lively rivalries.

Tiny Sluggers Tee-ball Camp

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Ballenger Creek Park — Ages 3-6 — Introduce your child to baseball fundamentals in a fun, supportive environment with games and crafts.

Thurmont Maryland Arts & Craft Show

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Thurmont Community Park — Free admission — Discover original art and handmade crafts while enjoying a vibrant vendor market atmosphere.

Nicholas Paré and The Jags LIVE in Concert

8-11 p.m. — Rockwell Brewery — Ticket Prices Vary — Enjoy an energetic night of guitar-driven rock music with Nicholas Paré and The Jags at a local brewery.

Cardenales de Nuevo León at Great Frederick Fair

12-3 p.m. — Frederick Fairgrounds — Ticketed event — Experience an exciting day of music with Cardenales de Nuevo León and other artists.

Elite Summer Soccer Clinic

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Toca Juniors Soccer Complex — $150 per week — Train with UEFA licensed coaches in an elite environment for young soccer players.

Jennifer Lynn Barnes: The Gilded Blade Book Release Event

6-7 p.m. — Downtown Community Room at ERUCC — Tickets required — Celebrate the release of the final book in the Inheritance Games Saga with NYT bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes.

Next Stop Comedy

8-10 p.m. — Steinhardt Brewing Company — Live comedy show — Enjoy a night of laughter with stand-up performances at a local favorite brewery.

Frederick Maryland Comic Con

9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. — Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center — $10 admission — Celebrate a decade of comics with vendors, artists, and cosplay at this vibrant local comic convention.

TrendTastic Summer Camp for Kids

Mon-Fri, Jul 20-24 — Kidcreate Studio - Frederick — Check website for pricing — Inspire creativity with trendy art projects and character drawing for young artists.