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Frederick
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Frederick County Public Libraries reported a record-breaking year with high usage at its nine branches and bookmobiles—showing how services have adapted to meet changing community needs. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ A unified tennis tournament took place at Baker Park on Monday—community members played and cheered as the event fostered camaraderie across the district. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ The Francis Scott Key Lions Club will host Canines on the Creek for the sixth year—celebrating Frederick’s dog-loving past and present with a family-friendly event. Frederick News-Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amanda Radcliffe, Chief of the Office of Project Management in Frederick County Public Works, received the 2025 Meritorious Service Award from the County Engineers Association of Maryland at the CEAM Fall Conference in September + her leadership in managing key county projects and the Bridge Management Program was recognized for its impact. Frederick County
- ➤ The city of Frederick will offer rental assistance, flexible payments — and other services to federal workers affected by the government shutdown. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ The City of Frederick announced programs that will pay city employees funded by federal grants and help furloughed federal workers through emergency rental assistance and payment deferrals—residents can also attend a food and resource fair today at Trinity Recreation Center. Small businesses affected by delayed federal paychecks will receive one-on-one support as the government shutdown continues to impact the community. WFMD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Frederick County Health Department is asking for the public's help to find a man who may have been exposed to rabies after he brought a sick raccoon to CARE Veterinary Center on Oct. 13 and left without giving his information, as the animal later tested positive for rabies; he is described as a white male in his late 20s or early 30s with curly brown hair and wearing a dark blue sweatshirt. Daily Voice
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An Evening with Priscilla Presley
7:30-9 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience heartfelt memories and never-before-seen footage from Priscilla's life with Elvis Presley.
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HOOD Talks Lecture Series: Mindful and Intuitive Eating
Learn how to eat with more awareness, reduce emotional eating, and enjoy food without guilt from licensed nutritionists. Hosted by the The Graduate School at Hood College.
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Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience mind-bending illusions that challenge perception and bring imagination to life.
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Frederick FiberFest 2025
9 AM – 4 PM — Frederick Fairgrounds — Tickets required — Celebrate all things fiber with 130+ vendors, great food, and family-friendly activities.
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Bachtoberfest Concert
5-9 p.m. — Evangelical Lutheran Church — Free will offering — Enjoy a collaborative concert featuring choirs from Downtown Frederick churches followed by a German-inspired dinner.
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Frederick Reads Presents R. L. Stine
7-8:30 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience the master of children's horror R. L. Stine as he shares behind-the-scenes stories and insights from his iconic career.
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Acton Children's Business Fair
12-3 p.m. — Downtown Frederick Partnership — $10 registration fee — Young entrepreneurs showcase their creativity by launching kid-run businesses at this vibrant marketplace.
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Creative Hive Happy Hour
The Frederick Arts Council hosts a Creative Hive Happy Hour at Steinhardt Brewing Company, 340 E. Patrick St., Suite 100. Mingle with artists, arts organizations and arts aficionados. Free entry/cash bar. RSVP on Eventbrite
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Tuba Skinny Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Check website for ticket info — Experience the joyous revival of New Orleans jazz with Tuba Skinny's soulful performance.
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Movie Knight in November
7-9:30 p.m. — 7th Sister — Free entry — Experience an engaging showcase of short films from local filmmakers with interactive discussions afterward.
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