Good morning, Frederick.

Frederick business owner Kamike Myers-Pinnock is hosting a fundraiser today at her Jamaican restaurant for hurricane relief after Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica on Oct.

28—she lost contact with her family on the island.

A local nuclear research firm focused on clean energy generation received site plan approval on Wednesday for its planned 89,000-square-foot non-nuclear lab in the Ballenger Creek area — the decision clears a key step before construction begins.

The company will next move to plan construction — marking a significant advance in its project timeline.

Frederick's long-running Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre will transfer to Hagerstown’s Washington County Playhouse at the end of the year — the new owners will debut an Agatha Christie stage play written by Justin Kiska.

Frederick County is asking residents to take an online survey to update its bike and pedestrian trail plan that was first adopted in 1999 and revised in 2018—responses are accepted until December 11.

Goldfish Frederick Grand Opening Party

2-4 p.m. — Goldfish Swim School - Frederick — Free entry — Celebrate with a pool party, games, and family activities at the grand opening.

Frederick Maryland Comic Con

9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. — Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center — $10 admission — Explore an array of comic books, collectibles, and enjoy cosplay at this local convention.

A Motown Christmas Concert

2-3:30 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — All ages welcome — Celebrate the season with a high-energy holiday concert featuring iconic Motown hits and festive classics.

Drinksgiving with Nicholas Paré and The JAGS

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Rockwell Brewery — Ticketed event — Enjoy a Thanksgiving weekend kickoff with electrifying rock music by Nicholas Paré and The JAGS.

Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot

8-11 AM — Baker Park — $50 entry fee — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun run supporting local mental health services.

Frosty Friday Celebration

8 AM – 1 AM — The Museum of Frederick County History at Heritage Frederick — Check out festive activities, including photos with Santa and cocktail tastings.

Candy Cane Dash

1:30-4 p.m. — Baker Park, Frederick, MD — Entry fee proceeds benefit local charity — Enjoy a festive 5K dash to support Girls on the Run.

5th Annual Hello Holidays Makers Market

10 AM – 2 PM — Frederick Fairgrounds — Free entry — Shop from over 60 handmade vendors and enjoy delicious food from food trucks.

Winter Wonderland Gala

The Cowork Frederick Foundation is hosting its third annual gala on December 10at Steinhardt Brewing Co, with food, drink, music, dancing, and a raffle for prize packages. Get your tickets using coupon code DAILY and connect with others while celebrating the season and raising funds for Cowork Frederick Foundation programs that support Frederick County small businesses.

Met Comedy Night

8:30-11:30 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — $15 — Enjoy an evening of laughs with short form improv from the Key City group.