Good morning, Frederick.

On Saturday at Mount Olivet Cemetery, volunteers laid wreaths to honor veterans (Cub Scout Rhett Bonn showed respectful intent at a grave).

The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce is reviewing a proposal that would let counties set different property tax rates for residential and commercial properties — its stance is pending as lawmakers discuss the new idea.

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.

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.

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.

Fred Astaire New Year's Eve Dance Party

8:00 PM - 11:59 PM — Fred Astaire Dance Studios — Check event details for ticket prices — Let's ring in the New Year with a bang at our epic dance party!

Learn to Salsa

4-6 p.m. — The City of Frederick Parks and Recreation — Fee required — Discover the vibrant world of salsa dancing and enhance your rhythm and footwork skills.