Good morning, Frederick.

A National Night Out event on Tuesday night at Hill Street Park featured a DJ playing music and the aroma of burgers and hot dogs from a grill—creating a festive mood that brought local residents together.

Volunteers in Frederick are using Collective Church’s Next Steps program to complete 30 service projects for local non-profits fighting hunger and addressing community needs—showing strong local support.

The group will hold a Sunday shop-a-thon—planned to collect food for those in need.

State troopers patrolled I-70 in Frederick, Howard and Washington counties last Saturday, issuing 233 citations and warnings while making five DUI arrests and stopping four drivers for speeding over 89 mph in a 40-minute period — authorities urged drivers to slow down, drive sober and stay alert.

Former Capital Gazette editor will discuss his new book on the newspaper attack at an event in Frederick — details on timing and location are yet to be announced.

Since July 28, four career firefighters—including one captain, one technician, and two firefighter/EMTs—have been assigned to Station 21 at Wolfsville Fire Hall in Myersville.

They will work Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., a collaboration to improve response times and enhance community safety.

A 13-year-old baton twirler from Frederick will compete in an international event in Italy — she is carrying on a nearly 50-year family legacy.

Creative Modern Dance Class

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The Center. Sound. Mind. Body. — $ — Explore self-expression through Modern Dance in a welcoming environment.

Minecraft Modding Adventure Camp

9 AM – 4 PM — iCode Urbana — Cost unavailable — Campers will unleash their creativity by learning to create Minecraft mods.

Marjan Kamali Book Signing and Discussion

6:30-7:45 p.m. — Frederick Book Arts Center — Free entry — Join bestselling author Marjan Kamali as she discusses her novel and signs copies.

Frederick Arts Council Sky Stage Concert

11 PM – 2 AM — FAC's Sky Stage — $10 (under age 12 free) — Enjoy slouch and riff rock from Good Time Jordie and Dumb Valley, plus electro-funk jams by DJ Daryltron.

CRANKNIC 4

11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Amvets Post #2 "The Farm" — No refund policy — Experience a lively outdoor music event featuring several talented acts.

Lisa Gardner: Kiss Her Goodbye Book Discussion

2-3:30 p.m. — Frederick Book Arts Center — Ticketed event — Dive into Lisa Gardner's latest thriller 'Kiss Her Goodbye' with a live discussion and book signing.

Free Laundry Day

10 A.M. - 2 P.M. — Spot Laundromat — Free laundry services — Chat with Medicaid representatives while you get your laundry done.

Brunswick Community Festival

4:30-9 p.m. — Burkittsville Ruritan Club — Cost varies — Enjoy family fun with a petting zoo, games, and live music along with local food and auctions.

Frederick City Amateur Golf Championship

Two days — Clustered Spires Golf Club — Entry fee required — Compete in a 36 hole stroke play tournament flighted by handicap for amateur golfers.

Alive @ Five Festival Featuring Wild Planes

5-11 p.m. — Carroll Creek Outdoor Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a lively performance by the New York rock band Wild Planes at this festive outdoor concert.

Virtual Graduate Admission Cafe

Go further with a graduate degree from Hood College! Join our virtual event on August 7th at 12pm or 5:30pm to explore programs, meet faculty and students, and learn about admission and funding opportunities.