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Frederick
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Frederick’s FEED Grant Program is open for non-profits that help provide food to those in need and is backed by the county and Community Foundation using $1 million from County Council; eligible groups must apply by December 21 to fund food service expansion and equipment purchases — a second round will open early next year. WFMD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Celebrate Frederick’s annual Holidays in Historic Frederick event series offers all-ages activities throughout December—featuring a regionally renowned Candlelight House Tour and an old-world European Kris Kringle Procession in downtown Frederick. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ A guide to live nativity scenes is now available for Frederick residents to help find local holiday displays—showing locations and times for traditional celebrations. Frederick News-Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brunswick Elementary has added stained-glass windows that show bubbles to its media center entrance to honor a longstanding tradition—this new addition marks a celebration of the school's heritage. Frederick News-Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Maryland Department of the Environment will hold a public meeting in Adamstown on Monday to gather public comment on a draft permit that would allow the installation of 99 emergency diesel generators at the Quantum Frederick campus — local residents can voice their concerns. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ Frederick County will use part of the tax revenue from property transfers to keep transit rides fare-free — the plan aims to support affordable local transit for residents. Frederick News-Post
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Several national chains will offer free cookies and special deals for National Cookie Day tomorrow, Dec. 4—these offers include $1 cookies at some bakeries and bonus points on drinks at others. Local bakeries may also join in by offering their own discounts—giving residents plenty of sweet options to celebrate. Daily Voice
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Frederick Record Riot
10 AM-5 PM — Frederick Fairgrounds — $5 regular admission, $15 early admission — Discover a treasure trove of vinyl, CDs, and memorabilia at the massive record sale.
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Blood Donation Drive
Frederick County (MD) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in partnership with the National Pan-Hellenic Council of the Greater Frederick Area and the American Red Cross is hosting a Blood Donation Drive. Give blood 12/16 and get TWO Amazon gift cards by email: $15 & $20 Amazon Gift Cards!
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Blood Donation Drive
Frederick County (MD) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in partnership with the National Pan-Hellenic Council of the Greater Frederick Area and the American Red Cross is hosting a Blood Donation Drive. Give blood 12/16 and get TWO Amazon gift cards by email: $15 & $20 Amazon Gift Cards!
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Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings
8:30 p.m. — Union Mills Public House — Ticket required — Experience the enchanting sound of Christmas carols performed by a string quartet in a cozy, candlelit setting.
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14th Annual Quentin Ingram Egg Nog Jog
2 PM — Linganore High School Stadium Lot — Donations support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Foundation — Participate in a festive jog for a good cause.
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A Joyful Christmas with Eileen Ivers
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Tickets from $20 — Experience a festive celebration of Irish roots and spirit with Grammy-winning fiddle virtuoso Eileen Ivers.
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20th Annual Messiah Sing Along
8-11 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — $25-$30 — Celebrate the season by singing along to Handel’s Messiah with a full chorus and orchestra.
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