Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nektario's Foundation hosted its first fundraiser at Beans and Dreams on Sunday. Locals enjoyed espresso & baked goods while exchanging warm greetings and supporting the event. Frederick News-Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Maryland Ensemble Theatre will perform ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Weinberg Center for the Arts from Dec. 12-14 (a one-weekend-only chance to enjoy Charles Dickens’ holiday classic). Frederick News-Post
- ➤ Frederick Arts Council awarded Community Arts Development grants to 21 local arts organizations and programs in Frederick County. Officials say the grants will boost local art projects+ and help grow community creative offerings. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ St. Joseph’s historic 1870s church reopened on Sunday after more than four years of renovations, welcoming worshippers to pray inside the restored building on Carrollton Manor. Baltimore Archbishop William blessed the building in a service that marked its renewed spiritual role. Frederick News-Post
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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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Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship
3-8 p.m. — Calvary United Methodist Church — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with a tour of Frederick's stunning historic architecture and local history.
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Revolution Modern Dance Class
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — The Center. Sound. Mind. Body. — Registration required — Explore creative movement and self-expression in a welcoming dance environment.
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