Good morning, Frederick.

On Sept. 4, the Frederick Civitan Club held its monthly in-person meeting at Ledo Pizza in Frederick—new members were welcomed by the club.

On Thursday evening, the Frederick community gathered at Baker Park to honor Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last week in Utah, by lighting candles, raising American flags, and singing hymns with bagpipe music.

His widow—Erika Kirk—will lead Turning Point USA as its new CEO to continue his work and legacy.

Frederick Health Auxiliary awarded four scholarships totaling $10,000 to four local high school students at Frederick Health Hospital on May 1—one recipient was Aditya.

Frederick City Council unanimously designated the Franklin Street chapel as historic despite a saga of confusing permits and partial demolition — the decision adds the chapel to the city’s historic overlay.

Frederick County residents and officials will meet with state leaders next week to share their priorities for transportation projects in the coming year.

Renee Knapp, one of two at-large County Council members, said she will seek a second term in 2026—she plans to continue serving on the council.

AWLFC Paws and Claws 5K and 1 Mile Walk

7-10 a.m. — Baker Park — Registration required by September 1, 2025 — Bring your dog for a scenic run through historic Frederick.

The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle Book Celebration

5-7 p.m. — Curious Iguana — Free entry — Celebrate the heartwarming tale of a turtle's journey with bestselling author Sy Montgomery and illustrator Matt Patterson.

Cocktails & Carousels

The Frederick Arts Council is holding a unique fall fundraiser called Cocktails and Carousels on Sept. 24, 5:30-8:30, wherein carousel figures donated by the Frederick Keys and redesigned by talented area artists will be auctioned off. For tickets and more information visit www.frederickartscouncil.org

Cocktails & Carousels

The Frederick Arts Council is holding a unique fall fundraiser called Cocktails and Carousels on Sept. 24, 5:30-8:30, wherein carousel figures donated by the Frederick Keys and redesigned by talented area artists will be auctioned off. For tickets and more information visit www.frederickartscouncil.org

HOOD TALKS - AI and the Future of Health Care

Join us for our next HOOD TALKS - AI and the Future of Healthcare, a live virtual event led by Dr. Tim Coffin, our program director of Health Informatics. The event will take place on Sept. 25th at noon via Zoom!

Washington Writers' Publishing House Literary Evening

7-9 p.m. — Frederick Book Arts Center — Paid venue parking — Enjoy an evening featuring the Washington Writers' Publishing House and literary arts.

Book Signing at Barnes & Noble

Noon — Barnes & Noble at Francis Scott Key Mall — Free entry — Meet the author and get your book signed during this exciting stop on the Happyland Tour.

2025 Key City Foundation Oktoberfest 5K Fun Run

9 a.m.–12 p.m. — Baker Park — Registration details pending — Enjoy a festive 5K run in celebration of Oktoberfest with friends and family.

Harvest Moon Tea Ceremony & Custom Tea Crafting

11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — The Simple Life - Metaphysical Marketplace — $ — Celebrate the Harvest Moon with a tea ceremony and create a custom blend infused with your intentions.

Autumn Reggae Wine & Music Festival

10 a.m.–6 p.m. — Linganore Winecellars — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy live reggae tunes and sample over 20 different wines from local vendors.

Construction Career Day

6 a.m. — Frederick Keys — Free entry — Explore construction, engineering, and architecture careers with hands-on activities and industry professionals.