Good morning, Frederick.

Frederick Book Arts Center will host its year in review community gathering at its E.

South and S. Carroll streets location to celebrate local artists and creative work in town.

Mother Seton School unveiled its new chapel on Wednesday in Emmitsburg as harmonious voices celebrated peace and closeness to God in a symbolic ceremony that turned grief into holiness.

Woodville Road between addresses 5363 and 5349 will be closed daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. starting Dec.

9 for about three days (weather permitting) as the county replaces a failing culvert pipe.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.