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Event Details Longaberger & Vera Bradley Bingo 1/11/09 Date: 1/11/2008 until 12/29/2008 Time: 12:00 am to 12:00 am Location: Jefferson Ruritan Club, 5 Miles North of Frederick (View Map) Description: Jefferson Ruritan Club (Rt. 340 West to Lander Rd. exit – 5 miles from Frederick) Sunday, January 11, 2009 2:00 PM (Doors open at 12:30 PM) Limited Reserve Seating Available (call 301-529-4218) 20 games for $25 at the door or $20 in advance Beautifully Filled Longaberger Baskets and Vera Bradley Bags! King Tut Jars Specials & Raffles Other Money Tips Food Available Onsite For tickets, call Toni Edwards 301-529-4218 or Amanda at 301-662-3722 or email durcbasketbingoinfo@gmail.com (While Supplies Last) Sponsored by Other Voices, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) organization to benefit Dance Unlimited Repertory Company For more information contact: kelly dingee kellydingee@gmail.com Event Posted by: kellydingee Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Wich Wine Pairings Date: 2/22/2008 until 2/22/2009 Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Location: Tarara Winery - 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, VA 20176 (View Map) Description: We brown bag them to work and nosh on one in lunch hour traffic; we dress them up for cocktail hour, dress 'em down for an afternoon picnic with the kids. Dressed in anything from a wheat pita to Wonderbread, the portability and versatility of the sandwich is a culinary gyro disguised in 'po-boy clothes. It seems seamless to match this dish with the refined but approachable upper crust of Virginia vino! Discover the greatest thing since sliced bread when you sandwich yourself between seasonal twists on this classic preparation and a glass of Tarara wine! $16.00 per person includes sandwich and a glass of wine. For more information contact: Becki Culley becki.culley@tarara.com 703-771-7100 Event Posted by: Tarara Website: www.tarara.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar FREE Respite Care Training in Hagerstown! Date: 11/22/2008 until 12/6/2008 Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 am Location: 1360 Marshall St. Hagerstown, MD 21740 (View Map) Description: Respite Connection of Washington County Learn how to care for children who have disabilities and/or mental heath issues! Potomac Center Activities Building 1360 Marshall St. Hagerstown, MD 21740 240-313-3500 Saturday, November 08, 2008 (9:30am-3pm) Saturday, November 15, 2008 (9:30am-3pm) Saturday, November 22, 2008 (9:30am-3pm) Participants must attend all three sessions to receive a Certificate Respite Connection of Washington County is offering a free training program for adults interested in learning how to provide respite care - babysitting - for children who have disabilities and/or mental health issues. Trained respite care providers can earn $2-3 more per hour than the typical babysitter ($8 to $15 per hour). Respite care is temporary care in the child\'s home that allows the family to take a break. (must have 10 pre-registered or class is subject to cancellation) Training topics include: DISABILITY AWARENESS · SAFETY · BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CARE PROVIDER · POSITIONING OVERVIEW OF COMMON DISABILITIES · ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT HOW TO SPEND TIME WITH THE CHILD · AND MORE! Funding provided by a grant from the Washington County Local Management Board. Collaborating partners: Caring Communities, Maryland Coalition of Families for Children\'s Mental Health Washington County Mental Health Authority, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Washington County Department of Juvenile Services, Washington County Department of Social Services, Washington County Health Department, Washington County Public School, Washington County Community Partnership for Children & Families, Washington County Family Support Resource Center For more information or to register call Caring Communities at 1-866-227-4644 or e-mail respiteconnection@caringcommunities.org For more information contact: Robbin Davlin robbin@caringcommunities.org 410-549-5707 Event Posted by: Mona13 Website: www.caringcommunities.org Duplicate this event Return to event calendar 5th Annual Book & Author Forum - Free Date: 11/27/2008 until 12/6/2008 Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 am Location: Delaplaine Visual Arts & Education Center, 40 S Carroll St, Downtown Frederick (View Map) Description: Free Admission - 5th Annual Book & Author Forum presented by American Association of University Women (AAUW)Frederick Branch. Saturday, 9/27, 11:00am to 3:00pm at Delaplaine Visual Arts & Education Center, 40 S. Carroll St, downtown Frederick. Proceeds benefit Frederick Community College’s Project Forward Step. Authors in a variety of genres. Refreshments. For more information contact: Mary Anne Williams treksk8@aol.com 301-662-7837 Event Posted by: TessB Duplicate this event Return to event calendar FREE Respite Care Training in Hagerstown! Date: 11/29/2008 until 12/13/2008 Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 am Location: 1360 Marshall St. Hagerstown, MD 21740 (View Map) Description: Respite Connection of Washington County Learn how to care for children who have disabilities and/or mental heath issues! Potomac Center Activities Building 1360 Marshall St. Hagerstown, MD 21740 240-313-3500 Saturday, November 08, 2008 (9:30am-3pm) Saturday, November 15, 2008 (9:30am-3pm) Saturday, November 22, 2008 (9:30am-3pm) Participants must attend all three sessions to receive a Certificate Respite Connection of Washington County is offering a free training program for adults interested in learning how to provide respite care - babysitting - for children who have disabilities and/or mental health issues. Trained respite care providers can earn $2-3 more per hour than the typical babysitter ($8 to $15 per hour). Respite care is temporary care in the child\'s home that allows the family to take a break. (must have 10 pre-registered or class is subject to cancellation) Training topics include: DISABILITY AWARENESS · SAFETY · BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CARE PROVIDER · POSITIONING OVERVIEW OF COMMON DISABILITIES · ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT HOW TO SPEND TIME WITH THE CHILD · AND MORE! Funding provided by a grant from the Washington County Local Management Board. Collaborating partners: Caring Communities, Maryland Coalition of Families for Children\'s Mental Health Washington County Mental Health Authority, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Washington County Department of Juvenile Services, Washington County Department of Social Services, Washington County Health Department, Washington County Public School, Washington County Community Partnership for Children & Families, Washington County Family Support Resource Center For more information or to register call Caring Communities at 1-866-227-4644 or e-mail respiteconnection@caringcommunities.org For more information contact: Robbin Davlin robbin@caringcommunities.org 410-549-5707 Event Posted by: Mona13 Website: www.caringcommunities.org Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Radio City Music Hall's 2008 Christmas Spectacular Date: 11/30/2008 until 12/1/2008 Time: 11:00 am to 11:00 am Location: Frederick, Md (View Map) Description: Radio City Music Hall's 2008 Christmas Spectacular NYC Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 Departing from Frederick, Maryland, I-70 at exit 56 This special motorcoach trip includes orchestra/first mezzanine tickets for the 2008 Radio City Christmas Spectacular, a popcorn and soda voucher, free time for sightseeing and shopping and dinner at Mastori’s Restaurant in Bordentown, New Jersey. This AAA-escorted trip is a great value at $229.99 per person. The motorcoach will leave the Frederick Park and Ride on Interstate 70, exit 56, at 7 a.m. and return at around 11 p.m. Reservations are required. Contact Krista Page at AAA Frederick, 800/575-6588, ext. 61265, or e-mail kpage@aaamidatlantic.com. For more information contact: KRISTA PAGE kpage@aaamidatlantic.com 800-575-6588 Event Posted by: KIDSLUVMOM Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Yoga for All Date: 12/1/2008 Time: 10:00 am to 11:15 am Location: Sol Yoga Studio, Frederick (View Map) Description: FIT106 Yoga for All Yoga uses physical postures, integrated with the breath, to release tension and promote strength and flexibility of body, mind, and emotions. The trained & certified yoga teachers of the Sol Yoga Studio in Historic Downtown Frederick offer several choices to help you get started, or continue to grow from where you are now. Yoga provides a deeper awakening and awareness of your mind, body, and spirit. Help yourself to these benefits. 7.5 hrs., Fees: $75 Gentle Flow Yoga 5623 M 11/3-12/8 10-11:15am Sol Yoga Studio, Frederick For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Radio City Music Hall's 2008 Christmas Spectacular Date: 12/1/2008 until 12/2/2008 Time: 11:00 am to 11:00 am Location: Frederick, Md (View Map) Description: Radio City Music Hall's 2008 Christmas Spectacular NYC Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 Departing from Frederick, Maryland, I-70 at exit 56 This special motorcoach trip includes orchestra/first mezzanine tickets for the 2008 Radio City Christmas Spectacular, a popcorn and soda voucher, free time for sightseeing and shopping and dinner at Mastori’s Restaurant in Bordentown, New Jersey. This AAA-escorted trip is a great value at $229.99 per person. The motorcoach will leave the Frederick Park and Ride on Interstate 70, exit 56, at 7 a.m. and return at around 11 p.m. Reservations are required. Contact Krista Page at AAA Frederick, 800/575-6588, ext. 61265, or e-mail kpage@aaamidatlantic.com. For more information contact: KRISTA PAGE kpage@aaamidatlantic.com 800-575-6588 Event Posted by: KIDSLUVMOM Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Radio City Music Hall's 2008 Christmas Spectacular Date: 12/2/2008 until 12/3/2008 Time: 11:00 am to 11:00 am Location: Frederick, Md (View Map) Description: Radio City Music Hall's 2008 Christmas Spectacular NYC Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 Departing from Frederick, Maryland, I-70 at exit 56 This special motorcoach trip includes orchestra/first mezzanine tickets for the 2008 Radio City Christmas Spectacular, a popcorn and soda voucher, free time for sightseeing and shopping and dinner at Mastori’s Restaurant in Bordentown, New Jersey. This AAA-escorted trip is a great value at $229.99 per person. The motorcoach will leave the Frederick Park and Ride on Interstate 70, exit 56, at 7 a.m. and return at around 11 p.m. Reservations are required. Contact Krista Page at AAA Frederick, 800/575-6588, ext. 61265, or e-mail kpage@aaamidatlantic.com. For more information contact: KRISTA PAGE kpage@aaamidatlantic.com 800-575-6588 Event Posted by: KIDSLUVMOM Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Yoga for All Date: 12/2/2008 Time: 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm Location: Sol Yoga Studio, Frederick (View Map) Description: FIT106 Yoga for All Yoga uses physical postures, integrated with the breath, to release tension and promote strength and flexibility of body, mind, and emotions. The trained & certified yoga teachers of the Sol Yoga Studio in Historic Downtown Frederick offer several choices to help you get started, or continue to grow from where you are now. Yoga provides a deeper awakening and awareness of your mind, body, and spirit. Help yourself to these benefits. 7.5 hrs., Fees: $75 Extra Gentle Yoga 5627 T 11/11-12/19 5:15-6:30pm Sol Yoga Studio, Frederick For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Point & Shoot! Learning to Use Your Digital Camera Date: 12/2/2008 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Frederick Community College (View Map) Description: ACR118 Point & Shoot! Learning to Use Your Digital Camera Whether you have a point and shoot digital camera or a big fancy digital camera, you need to know that many of the functions of all cameras are the same. Learn to operate your own camera to take great pictures and learn its various functions. Discover how much you can do. Bring your camera and its manual to class. As we provide a series of lectures and hands-on demos, you become the expert at using your own camera. Weekly assignments cover the various functions of your camera and include exposure, archiving, photo manipulation, and more. This is not a computer class. 10 hrs., Tuition: $65, Fees: $34, Total: $99 5557 Tu 11/11-12/16 (skip 11/18) 6-8:30pm FCC/E123 O’Neal For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar 'Smooth Swing' Dance at Cafe 611 every Tuesday Date: 12/2/2008 Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Location: 611 N. Market Street Frederick MD 21701 (View Map) Description: Tuesdays at 6:30pm Keith Barney will teach a 30 minute 'basics' lesson followed by 30 minutes of 'beyond basics' class and then a DJ dance until 9. The music played will be Pop and R&B. No partner required. We will have color coded name tags for singles. Meet new friends while getting exercise and learning a new skill. Our goal is to prepare beginners with the skills to be able to dance to slow, medium, and fast music and provide more experienced dancers with a consistent venue in downtown Frederick. Smooth Swing is a modern dance that ranges from smooth and sultry to dynamic and exciting depending on the tempo of the music. It incorporates movements from other dances such as Latin, Jazz, Lindy Hop, Jive, and Balboa. There is a $7.00 admission fee. A full dinner menu as well as a kids menu are available. There are TVs for your well-behaved kids and you will be able to see them from the dance floor. Cafe 611 is located conveniently to Hood College and has ample street parking. For more information contact: Randy Jones Keith.Barney@FrederickDancers.com 301 631-1460 Event Posted by: KeithBarney Website: http://www.cafe611.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar 2009 Wish Calendar benefiting Hope Alive! Date: 12/3/2008 Time: 12:00 am to 12:00 am Location: Frederick County MD (View Map) Description: The Community Wish Project is currently selling the 2009 Wish Calendar this beautiful color calendar features children all from Frederick County the calendars are $10 ea and all the proceeds go directly to Hope Alive. you can purchase your calendars by visiting http://www.eyesofachildphotography.com/blog or by visiting the following local shops. Beso Baby Boutique The Little Pottery Shop Flights of Fancy Bugs and Buttercups The First Annual Beverly Carter Memorial Cookie Exchange and Silent Auction \"Cookies for a Cause\" Feel free to pm me if you have any questions regarding calendars or if you\'d like to have some for your business or employer. Thanks for your help! ~Christine Lillard Community Wish Project Eyes of a Child Photography 301 325 8290 eyesofachildphotography@comcast.net For more information contact: christine lillard eyesofachildphotography@comcast.net 301 325 8290 Event Posted by: eyesofachild Website: http://www.eyesofachildphotography.com/blog Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Exile is not a Act of Choice Date: 12/3/2008 Time: 7:00 am to 9:00 am Location: Hood College, Whitaker Campus Commons (View Map) Description: Roberto Brodsky, (Chile) journalist, writer, and screenwriter and Cristina Feijoo, (Argentina) award winning novelist will talk about their experiences as exiles. Both writers will discuss their latest novels. Sponsored by the Charlotte Moran Visiting Scholar Fund and the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures-Latin American Studies. Open to the Public. For more information contact: Jeanie Cronin, Dr. Griselda Zuffi cronin@hood.edu, gzuffi@hood.edu 301 696-3473 Event Posted by: JeanieCronin Website: www.hood.edu Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Holiday Art Competition Date: 12/3/2008 Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center (View Map) Description: Have the chance to view original artwork done by local artists. For more information contact: Amy Riley ariley@cityoffrederick.com Event Posted by: specialevents Website: www.celebratefrederick.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Scents & Sweets Competition Date: 12/3/2008 Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center (View Map) Description: Come and see a variety of delectable gingerbread houses and incredible floral arragments that are gaurenteed to catch your eye. For more information contact: Amy Riley ariley@cityoffrederick.com Event Posted by: specialevents Website: www.celebratefrederick.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Scents & Sweets Competition Date: 12/3/2008 Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center (View Map) Description: Come and see a variety of delectable gingerbread houses and incredible floral arragments that are gaurenteed to catch your eye. For more information contact: Amy Riley ariley@cityoffrederick.com Event Posted by: specialevents Website: www.celebratefrederick.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Stepping Stone of Glass Date: 12/3/2008 Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Location: Stained Glass Classes & Supply (View Map) Description: ACR575 Stepping Stone of Glass Create your own glass mosaic stepping stone for lasting beauty in your garden. Use colorful art glass and your imagination to create an 8x8 one-of-a-kind piece. Materials fee covers all supplies ($5 deposit will be returned when the mold is returned after class). Wear closed-toe shoes and cotton or natural fiber clothing. No polar fleece or synthetic clothes. 3 hrs., Fees: $55 5601 W 12/3 6:30-9:30pm Stained Glass Classes & Supply For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar TRIVIA NIGHT Date: 12/3/2008 Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Casey's Bar in the Holiday Inn by the FSK mall (View Map) Description: Come play at the Holiday Inn. Bring teams of 2-4 people to compete for weekly prizes by answering random trivia questions. While there you can order great food and have drinks with friends. For more information contact: Matt Lear nmp3@hood.edu Event Posted by: holidayinn Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Introduction to Ballroom Dancing Date: 12/3/2008 Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Ballroom Dance in Frederick (View Map) Description: REC500 Introduction to Ballroom Dancing In this 8-week course you'll learn the Waltz, Fox Trot, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Tango while gaining an understanding of the history of these dances and the rhythms that inspired them. Benefit from body awareness, exercise for the mind and body, as well as having fun and learning a lifelong skill. Class fees include 8 sessions of group instruction and 2 regular Saturday evening dances. 12 hrs., Fees: $170 5588 W 11/5-12/17 8:30-10pm Ballroom Dance in Frederick For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Bookfair at Barnes & Noble in Frederick- Benefits Carroll Manor Elementary Date: 12/4/2008 until 12/5/2008 Time: 10:00 am to 9:00 am Location: Barnes & Noble FSK Mall (View Map) Description: Hi! Join us for a bookfair at the FSK Mall Barnes & Noble. A percentage of all sales today go to buy new books for classroom libraries at Carroll Manor Elementary school. Free gift wrap as well! In the evening there will be story times, music, and other fun activites!! Please mention Carroll Manor Elementary when you check out in the book section, music section, and cafe! For more information contact: Casey Day-Kells, Reading Specialist casey.day@fcps.org 240-236-3865 Event Posted by: caseylday Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Friends & Family weekend Date: 12/4/2008 until 12/7/2008 Time: 10:00 am to 9:00 am Location: 7280 Guilford drive (View Map) Description: 30% off regular priced merchandise Wednesday, Dec. 4- Sunday Dec.7th! We will also be accepting canned food goods to donate to the frederick food bank. For more information contact: Melissa Heckman misslissa5620@aol.com 301-228-2740 Event Posted by: dressbarn205 Duplicate this event Return to event calendar CPR Training - Adult, Child & Infant Date: 12/4/2008 Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Location: 6919-A Baltimore National Pike Frederick, MD 21702 (View Map) Description: Training covers adult, child and infant CPR. We provide a training manikin for each participant! 2 year certification cards will be issued upon completion of the course. For more information contact: HealthFirst CPR & First Aid info@healthfirstcpr.com 301-473-5670 Event Posted by: healthfirstcpr Website: http://www.healthfirstcpr.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Build a Photography Portfolio Date: 12/4/2008 Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Frederick Community College (View Map) Description: ACR122 Build a Photography Portfolio Learn the principles and procedures needed to create an effective and targeted photographic portfolio. Review print selection and the presentation process of building a bound portfolio. Gain knowledge of effective self-critique techniques, as well as basic marketing principles to effectively present a relevant portfolio to an audience or customer. This class will benefit photographers with an interest in presenting a body of work to publishers, potential employers, galleries, customers, or learning institutions. Students will create a 10-25 piece portfolio, in a manner best suited for the targeted audience. The instructor and student will meet individually for a constructive critique of the photos selected for portfolio presentation. Students will present at the end of class. Advanced presentations, such as web sites and published works will be discussed, but will not be the focus of the class. 10 hrs. Tuitions: $77, Fees: $22, Total: $99 5562 Th 11/13-12/11 (skip 11/27) 6:30-9pm FCC/E125 Scenna For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Introduction to Ballroom Dancing Date: 12/4/2008 Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Ballroom Dance in Frederick (View Map) Description: REC500 Introduction to Ballroom Dancing In this 8-week course you'll learn the Waltz, Fox Trot, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Tango while gaining an understanding of the history of these dances and the rhythms that inspired them. Benefit from body awareness, exercise for the mind and body, as well as having fun and learning a lifelong skill. Class fees include 8 sessions of group instruction and 2 regular Saturday evening dances. 12 hrs., Fees: $170 5589 Th 12/4-1/29 8:30-10pm Ballroom Dance in Frederick For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Kris Kringle Procession Date: 12/5/2008 Time: 6:30 am to 9:00 pm Location: Starts: East Street in Frederick Finishes: Baker Park (View Map) Description: With the streets lite up by thousands of tiny white lights, Kris Kringle leads the procession of children dressed as traditional and modern Christmas characters. For more information contact: Amy Riley ariley@cityoffrederick.com Event Posted by: specialevents Website: www.celebratefrederick.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Ladies Shopping Extravaganza Benefit Date: 12/5/2008 Time: 6:30 am to 10:30 am Location: Anthony Natelli Community Center in the Villages of Urbana; 9023 Harris Street, Frederick, MD 21704 (View Map) Description: Ladies Shopping Extravaganza to benefit Heartly House Women\"s and Children\'s Shelter in Frederick. Presented By Giuliani Homes & Keller Williams Home Towne Realty. Admission is $10 and includes wine and light hors d\' ouvres. Vendors include: Silpada Jewelry, Spirituali-T, Arbonne Cosmetics, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Beijo Bags, Southern Living At Home, Taste Of Home Entertaining, Creative Memories, Pampered Chef, Pretty Baby Accessories, Kiki Custom Bags, Handknitted Accessories, Dagnet Magnets, Discovery Toys, Urbana Art & Soul, Glitzy Garb, Glamour Fit, Michal Rowse Designs For more information contact: Lisa Giuliani or Erica D'Angelo lisajgiuliani@comcast.net 240-447-5766 Event Posted by: teaguere Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Frederick Plus Size Connections Party Date: 12/5/2008 until 12/6/2008 Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 am Location: Pastimes Cafe, Hampton Inn, 5311 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD (View Map) Description: Come join the friendly folks of Frederick Plus Size Connections every Friday night at the Pastimes Cafe, located in the Hampton Inn, 5311 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD. Pastimes draws a more mature crowd (30\'s to 50\'s) and on Fridays plays great 80s music plus some of today\'s dance hits. You\'ll find us in the large bar area just inside the main entrance to Pastimes. Frederick Plus Size Connections is a BBW/BHM/FA group that promotes size acceptance by offering opportunities for plus-size individuals to meet new people for fun, friendship, dating, and networking in a positive, fat-friendly environment. Both singles and couples are welcome. Our events are intended to provide a non-judgmental, accepting environment for all our attendees, regardless of age, race, size, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc. For more information contact: Janice Stittgen JanSti55@aol.com Event Posted by: JanSti55 Website: http://www.frederickplussizeconnections.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Total Wellness Expo Date: 12/5/2008 Time: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Location: Montgomery County Fairgrounds - Building #2 (View Map) Description: The Total Wellness Expo will feature the latest in Wellness, Health, and Personal Care so there will be something for everyone. The event offers the perfect opportunity for Exhibitors to personally showcase their products/services. Attendees can take advantage of FREE Educational Seminars/Workshops and Health Screenings throughout the day. If you are a business that offers Acupuncture, Homeopathy/Naturopathy, Skin Care Products, Exercise Equipment, Nutritional Products, or other Wellness Products/Services or a consumer interested in these products and services then this is certainly a show you don’t want to miss. For more information contact: Expos and Shows info@exposandshows.com Event Posted by: jsgayle Website: http://www.exposandshows.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Schifferstadt Spirits Tour Date: 12/5/2008 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location: 1110 Rosemont Ave. Frederick, MD 21701 (View Map) Description: Description: Nighttime Candlelight Tours of the Schifferstadt Museum with an emphasis on those who have occupied the home over the past two hundred and fifty years and unexplained phenomenas. $6 Adults, $4 Students, Seniors, AAA, Members (ID required) Children 17 & Under Must Have an Adult For more information contact: Liz Lipke SchifferstadtSpiritsTour@hotmail.com 301 663-3885 Event Posted by: Dottie Website: http://www.frederickcountylandmarksfoundation.org/ Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Join the FUN and Dance the Night Away Date: 12/5/2008 Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Location: Walkersville Town Hall (View Map) Description: FIT126 Join the FUN and Dance the Night Away Is there a special occasion in your future? The first dance at your wedding? A get-away cruise or just the incredible moments at your prom? Then... get fit, get physical, get going on the right foot by learning the latest in DanceSport. Learn the most popular dance styles and steps in a fun and informal setting. Classes are taught by professional dancer and instructor Jim Colborn, customizing each lesson based upon the groups' interests, and share the secrets to being confident on the dance floor. Don't just watch other's on TV or stand around at the club-take the time to get into shape and learn how easy and fun it is to dance. 12 hrs., Fees: $120 5591 F 11/7-12/19 (skip 11/28) 7:30-9:30pm Colborn Walkersville Town Hall For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Music, Art, Jewelry Date: 12/6/2008 Time: 5:00 am to 9:00 am Location: Ananda Shala, 34 South Market Street (View Map) Description: An evening of beauty and bliss as Ananda Shala welcomes the creativity of Isabelle Glass jewelry and artist Felicia Monticelli with music by Native American Flutist Jan Seiden. For more information contact: Lori Love lorihlove@mac.com 301.471.1192 Event Posted by: sulis Website: http://www.anandashala.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Holiday Bazaar Date: 12/6/2008 Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Location: Monocacy Valley Church, 9861 Old National Pike (View Map) Description: Come get a jump on your holiday shopping!! The MOMS Club of Frederick-East is holding a Holiday Bazaar with over 20 local vendors, including the Body Shop at Home, Avon, Tastefully Simple, and Pampered Chef. We are also featuring a large silent auction. All proceeds benefit a local Mom fighting Guillian-Barre Syndrome for required mobility devices. For more information contact: Maria Koehler mkkoehler@yahoo.com 301-663-1191 Event Posted by: mmrobyns Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Visit with Santa Claus Date: 12/6/2008 Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Location: Fredericktown Yamaha 5800 Urbana Pike Frederick MD 21704 (View Map) Description: Come and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Fredericktown Yamaha's Open House. Pictures available with all proceeds going to Feed the Children For more information contact: Richard Riley fredericktownyam@hotmail.com 301-663-8333 Event Posted by: fredericktownyam Website: www.fredericktownyamaha.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Bead Clinic: Create a Beaded Bracelet and Gift Box Date: 12/6/2008 Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Location: Frederick Community College (View Map) Description: ACR566 Bead Clinic: Create a Beaded Bracelet and Gift Box This holiday, create a one-of-a-kind gift for a loved one—or for yourself: a handmade beaded bracelet complete with its own gift box! During the first session, you’ll choose the bead colors and textures that suit the unique essence of the person for whom it’s intended, and you’ll build your bracelet. During the second session, you’ll decorate a gift box to showcase your bracelet—make it personal, make it outrageous, make it your own creation! Class fees include all the supplies you’ll need and a boxed selection of beads to use, share, and take home. 4 hrs., Fees: $31 5602 Sat 12/6-12/13 1-3pm FCC E125 Connors For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Weinberg Winterfest Date: 12/6/2008 Time: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Location: 20 W. Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 (View Map) Description: Holiday movies and a merry sing-along with Santa and the mighty Wurlitzer. Free admission with canned food donation for Frederick Community Action Agency. Showtimes is 2PM at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. For more information contact: Weinberg Center for the Arts. boxoffice3@xecu.net Event Posted by: Kenny Website: http://www.weinbergcenter.org Duplicate this event Return to event calendar  First Saturday Gallery WalkDate: 12/6/2008 Time: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Downtown Frederick (View Map) Description: Join in the holiday cheer with the December First Saturday. Scents & Sweets gingerbread house competition winners will be on display at various downtown locations. Luminary-lined streets, FREE carriage rides, and FREE hot cocoa and cookies add to the festive spirit. More than 80 shops, galleries and restaurants are open until 9PM or later. 5-9PM For more information contact: Downtown Partnership mainstreet@downtownfrederick.org 301.698.8118 Event Posted by: Kenny Website: http://www.downtownfrederick.org Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Candlelight House Tour Date: 12/6/2008 Time: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm Location: Historic Frederick (View Map) Description: This tour schowcases the charm of finely decorated homes in Historic Frederick For more information contact: Amy Riley ariley@cityoffrederick.com Event Posted by: specialevents Website: www.celebratefrederick.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Yoga for All Date: 12/7/2008 Time: 10:45 am to 12:00 pm Location: Sol Yoga Studio, Frederick (View Map) Description: FIT106 Yoga for All Yoga uses physical postures, integrated with the breath, to release tension and promote strength and flexibility of body, mind, and emotions. The trained & certified yoga teachers of the Sol Yoga Studio in Historic Downtown Frederick offer several choices to help you get started, or continue to grow from where you are now. Yoga provides a deeper awakening and awareness of your mind, body, and spirit. Help yourself to these benefits. 7.5 hrs., Fees: $75 Gentle Flow Yoga 5624 Su 11/9-12/14 10:45-12pm Sol Yoga Studio, Frederick For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Candlelight House Tour Date: 12/7/2008 Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Location: Historic Frederick (View Map) Description: This tour schowcases the charm of finely decorated homes in Historic Frederick For more information contact: Amy Riley ariley@cityoffrederick.com Event Posted by: specialevents Website: www.celebratefrederick.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Yoga for All Date: 12/8/2008 Time: 10:00 am to 11:15 am Location: Sol Yoga Studio, Frederick (View Map) Description: FIT106 Yoga for All Yoga uses physical postures, integrated with the breath, to release tension and promote strength and flexibility of body, mind, and emotions. The trained & certified yoga teachers of the Sol Yoga Studio in Historic Downtown Frederick offer several choices to help you get started, or continue to grow from where you are now. Yoga provides a deeper awakening and awareness of your mind, body, and spirit. Help yourself to these benefits. 7.5 hrs., Fees: $75 Gentle Flow Yoga 5623 M 11/3-12/8 10-11:15am Sol Yoga Studio, Frederick For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Toys for Tots Date: 12/8/2008 until 12/12/2008 Time: 11:00 am to 9:00 am Location: 7280 Guilford Drive (View Map) Description: The Dress Barn sponsors Toys for Tots Drive: In an effort to bring holiday magic to disadvantaged children this year, dressbarn is launching its first Toys for Tots Drive from December 8th to December 12th. During this time, local dressbarn stores, will encourage residents to donate new, unwrapped toys for the cause. To show their heartfelt thanks, the store will give customers who donate a 15 percent coupon off a regular priced item. dressbarn and Toys for Tots hopes that communities come together to give to children who are really in need a great Holiday to remember. For more information contact: Melissa Heckman misslissa5620@aol.com 301-228-2740 Event Posted by: dressbarn205 Duplicate this event Return to event calendar HealthCare Provider CPR Training Date: 12/8/2008 Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Location: 6919-A Baltimore National Pike Frederick, MD 21702 (View Map) Description: Training covers adult, child and infant CPR and AED. We provide a training manikin for each participant! 2 year American Heart Association BLS for HealthCare Provders certification cards will be issued upon completion of the course. For more information contact: HealthFirst CPR & First Aid info@healthfirstcpr.com 301-473-5670 Event Posted by: healthfirstcpr Website: http://www.healthfirstcpr.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Yoga for All Date: 12/9/2008 Time: 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm Location: Sol Yoga Studio, Frederick (View Map) Description: FIT106 Yoga for All Yoga uses physical postures, integrated with the breath, to release tension and promote strength and flexibility of body, mind, and emotions. The trained & certified yoga teachers of the Sol Yoga Studio in Historic Downtown Frederick offer several choices to help you get started, or continue to grow from where you are now. Yoga provides a deeper awakening and awareness of your mind, body, and spirit. Help yourself to these benefits. 7.5 hrs., Fees: $75 Extra Gentle Yoga 5627 T 11/11-12/19 5:15-6:30pm Sol Yoga Studio, Frederick For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar 'Smooth Swing' Dance at Cafe 611 every Tuesday Date: 12/9/2008 Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Location: 611 N. Market Street Frederick MD 21701 (View Map) Description: Tuesdays at 6:30pm Keith Barney will teach a 30 minute 'basics' lesson followed by 30 minutes of 'beyond basics' class and then a DJ dance until 9. The music played will be Pop and R&B. No partner required. We will have color coded name tags for singles. Meet new friends while getting exercise and learning a new skill. Our goal is to prepare beginners with the skills to be able to dance to slow, medium, and fast music and provide more experienced dancers with a consistent venue in downtown Frederick. Smooth Swing is a modern dance that ranges from smooth and sultry to dynamic and exciting depending on the tempo of the music. It incorporates movements from other dances such as Latin, Jazz, Lindy Hop, Jive, and Balboa. There is a $7.00 admission fee. A full dinner menu as well as a kids menu are available. There are TVs for your well-behaved kids and you will be able to see them from the dance floor. Cafe 611 is located conveniently to Hood College and has ample street parking. For more information contact: Randy Jones Keith.Barney@FrederickDancers.com 301 631-1460 Event Posted by: KeithBarney Website: http://www.cafe611.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar TRIVIA NIGHT Date: 12/10/2008 Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Casey's Bar in the Holiday Inn by the FSK mall (View Map) Description: Come play at the Holiday Inn. Bring teams of 2-4 people to compete for weekly prizes by answering random trivia questions. While there you can order great food and have drinks with friends. For more information contact: Matt Lear nmp3@hood.edu Event Posted by: holidayinn Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Introduction to Ballroom Dancing Date: 12/10/2008 Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Ballroom Dance in Frederick (View Map) Description: REC500 Introduction to Ballroom Dancing In this 8-week course you'll learn the Waltz, Fox Trot, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Tango while gaining an understanding of the history of these dances and the rhythms that inspired them. Benefit from body awareness, exercise for the mind and body, as well as having fun and learning a lifelong skill. Class fees include 8 sessions of group instruction and 2 regular Saturday evening dances. 12 hrs., Fees: $170 5588 W 11/5-12/17 8:30-10pm Ballroom Dance in Frederick For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar 5th Annual Book & Author Forum - Free Date: 12/11/2008 until 12/20/2008 Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 am Location: Delaplaine Visual Arts & Education Center, 40 S Carroll St, Downtown Frederick (View Map) Description: Free Admission - 5th Annual Book & Author Forum presented by American Association of University Women (AAUW)Frederick Branch. Saturday, 9/27, 11:00am to 3:00pm at Delaplaine Visual Arts & Education Center, 40 S. Carroll St, downtown Frederick. Proceeds benefit Frederick Community College’s Project Forward Step. Authors in a variety of genres. Refreshments. For more information contact: Mary Anne Williams treksk8@aol.com 301-662-7837 Event Posted by: TessB Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Introduction to Ballroom Dancing Date: 12/11/2008 Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Ballroom Dance in Frederick (View Map) Description: REC500 Introduction to Ballroom Dancing In this 8-week course you'll learn the Waltz, Fox Trot, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Tango while gaining an understanding of the history of these dances and the rhythms that inspired them. Benefit from body awareness, exercise for the mind and body, as well as having fun and learning a lifelong skill. Class fees include 8 sessions of group instruction and 2 regular Saturday evening dances. 12 hrs., Fees: $170 5589 Th 12/4-1/29 8:30-10pm Ballroom Dance in Frederick For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Frederick Plus Size Connections Party Date: 12/12/2008 until 12/13/2008 Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 am Location: Pastimes Cafe, Hampton Inn, 5311 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD (View Map) Description: Come join the friendly folks of Frederick Plus Size Connections every Friday night at the Pastimes Cafe, located in the Hampton Inn, 5311 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD. Pastimes draws a more mature crowd (30\'s to 50\'s) and on Fridays plays great 80s music plus some of today\'s dance hits. You\'ll find us in the large bar area just inside the main entrance to Pastimes. Frederick Plus Size Connections is a BBW/BHM/FA group that promotes size acceptance by offering opportunities for plus-size individuals to meet new people for fun, friendship, dating, and networking in a positive, fat-friendly environment. Both singles and couples are welcome. Our events are intended to provide a non-judgmental, accepting environment for all our attendees, regardless of age, race, size, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc. For more information contact: Janice Stittgen JanSti55@aol.com Event Posted by: JanSti55 Website: http://www.frederickplussizeconnections.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Schifferstadt Spirits Tour Date: 12/12/2008 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location: 1110 Rosemont Ave. Frederick, MD 21701 (View Map) Description: Description: Nighttime Candlelight Tours of the Schifferstadt Museum with an emphasis on those who have occupied the home over the past two hundred and fifty years and unexplained phenomenas. $6 Adults, $4 Students, Seniors, AAA, Members (ID required) Children 17 & Under Must Have an Adult For more information contact: Liz Lipke SchifferstadtSpiritsTour@hotmail.com 301 663-3885 Event Posted by: Dottie Website: http://www.frederickcountylandmarksfoundation.org/ Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Join the FUN and Dance the Night Away Date: 12/12/2008 Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Location: Walkersville Town Hall (View Map) Description: FIT126 Join the FUN and Dance the Night Away Is there a special occasion in your future? The first dance at your wedding? A get-away cruise or just the incredible moments at your prom? Then... get fit, get physical, get going on the right foot by learning the latest in DanceSport. Learn the most popular dance styles and steps in a fun and informal setting. Classes are taught by professional dancer and instructor Jim Colborn, customizing each lesson based upon the groups' interests, and share the secrets to being confident on the dance floor. Don't just watch other's on TV or stand around at the club-take the time to get into shape and learn how easy and fun it is to dance. 12 hrs., Fees: $120 5591 F 11/7-12/19 (skip 11/28) 7:30-9:30pm Colborn Walkersville Town Hall For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Officer Bremer Family Fund Benefit Breakfast Date: 12/13/2008 Time: 7:00 am to 10:30 am Location: Myersville VFC Banquet Hall, 301 Main Street, Myersville, MD 21773 (View Map) Description: Benefit breakfast for Police Officer Richard Mark Bremer Family will be jointly sponsored by the Myersville Lions Club and the Myersville Volunteer Fire Company. The AYCE country breakfast buffet will include bacon, sausage, pancakes, sausage gravy and biscuits, potates, eggs, hominy, pudding, scrapple, french toast, fruit, juice and coffee. ALL PROCEEDS wil go directly to the Family Fund. Also Myersville Moms Club will offer a benefit bake sale; and several vendors will have products available with a portion of the sales going to the Fund as well. For more information contact: Sylvia Lantz matl50grl@aol.com 301-293-1197 Event Posted by: Myercal Website: http://www.MyersvilleVFC.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Small Animals Adoptions this weekend | Focus On Mt Airy.com Date: 12/13/2008 Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: 1512 Ridgeside Dr, Mt Airy, MD 21771 (View Map) Description: Looking for a new pet but don't want something large. How about adopting a much smaller critter? They make great stocking stuffers. :) Click on the link for more details. We hope to see you there. For more information contact: Bob Carney Bob@gotbob4homes.com 301-831-7500 Event Posted by: gotbob Website: http://focusonmtairy.com/2008/12/09/small-animals- Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Children's Weekend Date: 12/13/2008 Time: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Location: Historic Frederick (View Map) Description: A holiday weekend just for the kids. Breakfast with Santa, storytelling, and ornament painting are just a few of the things they can do to celebrate the holidays. For more information contact: Amy Riley ariley@cityoffrederick.com 301-600-2841 Event Posted by: specialevents Website: www.celebratefrederick.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Holiday Bazaar Date: 12/13/2008 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Location: Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Drive, Cascade, MD 21719 (View Map) Description: Join us at the Fort Ritchie Community Center for a Holiday Bazaar. Beautiful hand made craft items and more, just in time for the holidays. For more information contact: Dee Dee Platter deedee.platter@fortritchiecommunitycenter.org 301-241-5085 Event Posted by: fortritchiecc Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Annual Cookie Walk Date: 12/13/2008 Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: Trinity United Methodist Church - Multipurpose Room (View Map) Description: An annual event selling delicious, homemade, cookies for the holidays. Open to the public. Choose cookies from many varieties, shapes, and sizes. - sold by the pound. For more information contact: Carol Glaspell glaspellduo@verizon.net 301-473-4273 or Event Posted by: cglaspell Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Fort Ritchie Community Center Holiday Bazaar Date: 12/13/2008 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Location: Fort Ritchie Community Center (View Map) Description: Come to our 1st Annual Holiday Bazaar at the BRAND NEW Fort Ritchie Community Center - 14421 Lake Royer Drive, Cascade, MD, 21719. All your favorite vendors plus local crafters, music, food, SANTA, and face painting for kids! Over 50 vendors! For more information contact: Dee Dee Platter deedee.platter@fortritchiecommunitycenter.org 301-241-5085 Event Posted by: fortritchiecc Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Fort Ritchie Community Center Holiday Bazaar Date: 12/13/2008 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Location: Fort Ritchie Community Center (View Map) Description: Come to our 1st Annual Holiday Bazaar at the BRAND NEW Fort Ritchie Community Center - 14421 Lake Royer Drive, Cascade, MD, 21719. All your favorite vendors plus local crafters, music, food, SANTA, and face painting for kids! Over 50 vendors! For more information contact: Dee Dee Platter deedee.platter@fortritchiecommunitycenter.org 301-241-5085 Event Posted by: fortritchiecc Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Bead Clinic: Create a Beaded Bracelet and Gift Box Date: 12/13/2008 Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Location: Frederick Community College (View Map) Description: ACR566 Bead Clinic: Create a Beaded Bracelet and Gift Box This holiday, create a one-of-a-kind gift for a loved one—or for yourself: a handmade beaded bracelet complete with its own gift box! During the first session, you’ll choose the bead colors and textures that suit the unique essence of the person for whom it’s intended, and you’ll build your bracelet. During the second session, you’ll decorate a gift box to showcase your bracelet—make it personal, make it outrageous, make it your own creation! Class fees include all the supplies you’ll need and a boxed selection of beads to use, share, and take home. 4 hrs., Fees: $31 5602 Sat 12/6-12/13 1-3pm FCC E125 Connors For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar  Museums By CandlelightDate: 12/13/2008 Time: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm Location: Various Locations (View Map) Description: Holiday greenery, decorations and entertainments reminiscent of Yuletides past may be enjoyed during the annual Museums by Candlelight open house. This annual event offers an afternoon and evening of traditional holiday activities in historic settings throughout the City of Frederick and all over Frederick County. Seasonal music, characters from the past, traditional crafts, hearth cooking, and hands-on fun will delight visitors of all ages. At many locations, gift shops will be open for your holiday shopping. Twenty-two museums and historic sites of the Frederick Historic Sites Consortium look forward to your visit. Museums by Candlelight is a gift to the community, made possible by sponsorships from the Frederick News Post, and the hotels of the Plamondon Companies, including the Fairfield Inn, the Courtyard Marriott, and the Residence Inn. All museum admissions and programs are free of charge. Donations are gratefully accepted at participating museums. This is a self-guided event. Feel free to visit many locations, or just a few. Plan a route that is convenient and tailored to your own interests, or use one of the suggested itineraries. It is not necessary to visit the museums in any particular order. Museums by Candlelight is one of the featured events of Children’s Weekend in Frederick. From ornament painting and storytelling, to belsnickeling, and breakfast with Santa, there are a variety of activities hosted by Frederick businesses that work together to create this magical weekend. To learn more, visit www.celebratefrederick.com. For more information contact: Frederick Historic Sites Consortium tourism@fredco-md.net Event Posted by: Kenny Website: http://www.fredericktourism.org/pdfs/mbc08.pdf Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Cub Scout Pack 1070 Spaghetti Dinner Date: 12/13/2008 Time: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: 22 South Main Street; Walkersville, MD 21793 (View Map) Description: Join us at Walkersville United Methodist Church for a festive spaghetti dinner offering two sauces, salad, bread and drinks. Bake sale available as well. Adults $7 Children 6-12 $5 Children 5 and Under Free. Meatballs available for an additional $2 per meal. For more information contact: Trisha Fleming tfleming@fmh.org 240-422-9909 Event Posted by: chase528622 Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Spirit Investigation Date: 12/13/2008 until 12/14/2008 Time: 10:00 pm to 2:00 am Location: Gabriel's Inn 4730 Ijamsville Road Ijamsville MD 21754 (View Map) Description: Join Gabriels Paranormal Society for a 4-hour investigation at haunted Gabriels Inn on December 13th. $35 per person includes tour, investigation, and midnight snack. Advance ticket purchase recommended. For more information, email gpsnet@yahoo.com. For more information contact: Carol LaRiviere gpsnet@yahoo.com Event Posted by: gpsnet Website: http://www.gpsnet@yahoo.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Yoga for All Date: 12/14/2008 Time: 10:45 am to 12:00 pm Location: Sol Yoga Studio, Frederick (View Map) Description: FIT106 Yoga for All Yoga uses physical postures, integrated with the breath, to release tension and promote strength and flexibility of body, mind, and emotions. The trained & certified yoga teachers of the Sol Yoga Studio in Historic Downtown Frederick offer several choices to help you get started, or continue to grow from where you are now. Yoga provides a deeper awakening and awareness of your mind, body, and spirit. Help yourself to these benefits. 7.5 hrs., Fees: $75 Gentle Flow Yoga 5624 Su 11/9-12/14 10:45-12pm Sol Yoga Studio, Frederick For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Holiday Lights Group Tour Date: 12/14/2008 Time: 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm Location: Meet at FSK Mall (View Map) Description: Enjoy the beautiful holiday lights from the comfort of a luxury stretch limousine. The tour includes visiting the Winter Lights at Seneca Creek State Park, the Festival of Lights at the Mormon Temple, and the National Christmas Tree at the Ellipse. $45 per person. For more information contact: A Touch of Class Limousines info@atouchofclasslimousines.com 301-698-2650 Event Posted by: Limos Website: http://www.ATouchofClassLimousines.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar CPR & First Aid Training Date: 12/15/2008 Time: 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm Location: 6919-A Baltimore National Pike Frederick, MD 21702 (View Map) Description: CPR training covers adult, child and infant CPR. We provide a training manikin for each participant! 2 year certification cards will be issued upon completion of the course. --------------------------------------------------------------------- With First Aid training, participants learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of injuries and sudden illness. Crucial information about how to deal with emergencies including victim assessment, bleeding, burns, shock, severe allergic reactions, asthma, sprains, broken bones, head, neck and back injuries, diabetes, wounds, seizures, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, hypothermia, stings, bites, poisoning and any other topics related to your environment. 3 year certification cards will be issued upon completion of the course. For more information contact: HealthFirst CPR & First Aid info@healthfirstcpr.com 301-473-5670 Event Posted by: healthfirstcpr Website: http://www.healthfirstcpr.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Yoga for All Date: 12/16/2008 Time: 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm Location: Sol Yoga Studio, Frederick (View Map) Description: FIT106 Yoga for All Yoga uses physical postures, integrated with the breath, to release tension and promote strength and flexibility of body, mind, and emotions. The trained & certified yoga teachers of the Sol Yoga Studio in Historic Downtown Frederick offer several choices to help you get started, or continue to grow from where you are now. Yoga provides a deeper awakening and awareness of your mind, body, and spirit. Help yourself to these benefits. 7.5 hrs., Fees: $75 Extra Gentle Yoga 5627 T 11/11-12/19 5:15-6:30pm Sol Yoga Studio, Frederick For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar 'Smooth Swing' Dance at Cafe 611 every Tuesday Date: 12/16/2008 Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Location: 611 N. Market Street Frederick MD 21701 (View Map) Description: Tuesdays at 6:30pm Keith Barney will teach a 30 minute 'basics' lesson followed by 30 minutes of 'beyond basics' class and then a DJ dance until 9. The music played will be Pop and R&B. No partner required. We will have color coded name tags for singles. Meet new friends while getting exercise and learning a new skill. Our goal is to prepare beginners with the skills to be able to dance to slow, medium, and fast music and provide more experienced dancers with a consistent venue in downtown Frederick. Smooth Swing is a modern dance that ranges from smooth and sultry to dynamic and exciting depending on the tempo of the music. It incorporates movements from other dances such as Latin, Jazz, Lindy Hop, Jive, and Balboa. There is a $7.00 admission fee. A full dinner menu as well as a kids menu are available. There are TVs for your well-behaved kids and you will be able to see them from the dance floor. Cafe 611 is located conveniently to Hood College and has ample street parking. For more information contact: Randy Jones Keith.Barney@FrederickDancers.com 301 631-1460 Event Posted by: KeithBarney Website: http://www.cafe611.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Create a Floral Centerpiece for the Holidays Date: 12/17/2008 Time: 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Career and Technology Center (View Map) Description: GAR105 Create a Floral Centerpiece for the Holidays Learn the basics of fresh floral arranging including the use of tools and supplies, design techniques and various styles of arrangements using fresh-cut seasonal flowers. The instructor, Adrienne Summers, a flower shop owner of 24 years and a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers provides fresh flowers, a container and all the supplies you’ll need. Please bring your own tools–a knife, wire cutters, scissors. Your completed floral centerpiece will brighten your home with seasonal cheer. 2.5 hrs., Fees: $59 5605 W 12/17 6:30-9pm CTC Summers For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar TRIVIA NIGHT Date: 12/17/2008 Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Casey's Bar in the Holiday Inn by the FSK mall (View Map) Description: Come play at the Holiday Inn. Bring teams of 2-4 people to compete for weekly prizes by answering random trivia questions. While there you can order great food and have drinks with friends. For more information contact: Matt Lear nmp3@hood.edu Event Posted by: holidayinn Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Introduction to Ballroom Dancing Date: 12/17/2008 Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Ballroom Dance in Frederick (View Map) Description: REC500 Introduction to Ballroom Dancing In this 8-week course you'll learn the Waltz, Fox Trot, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Tango while gaining an understanding of the history of these dances and the rhythms that inspired them. Benefit from body awareness, exercise for the mind and body, as well as having fun and learning a lifelong skill. Class fees include 8 sessions of group instruction and 2 regular Saturday evening dances. 12 hrs., Fees: $170 5588 W 11/5-12/17 8:30-10pm Ballroom Dance in Frederick For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Introduction to Ballroom Dancing Date: 12/18/2008 Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Ballroom Dance in Frederick (View Map) Description: REC500 Introduction to Ballroom Dancing In this 8-week course you'll learn the Waltz, Fox Trot, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Tango while gaining an understanding of the history of these dances and the rhythms that inspired them. Benefit from body awareness, exercise for the mind and body, as well as having fun and learning a lifelong skill. Class fees include 8 sessions of group instruction and 2 regular Saturday evening dances. 12 hrs., Fees: $170 5589 Th 12/4-1/29 8:30-10pm Ballroom Dance in Frederick For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Frederick Plus Size Connections Party Date: 12/19/2008 until 12/20/2008 Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 am Location: Pastimes Cafe, Hampton Inn, 5311 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD (View Map) Description: Come join the friendly folks of Frederick Plus Size Connections every Friday night at the Pastimes Cafe, located in the Hampton Inn, 5311 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD. Pastimes draws a more mature crowd (30\'s to 50\'s) and on Fridays plays great 80s music plus some of today\'s dance hits. You\'ll find us in the large bar area just inside the main entrance to Pastimes. Frederick Plus Size Connections is a BBW/BHM/FA group that promotes size acceptance by offering opportunities for plus-size individuals to meet new people for fun, friendship, dating, and networking in a positive, fat-friendly environment. Both singles and couples are welcome. Our events are intended to provide a non-judgmental, accepting environment for all our attendees, regardless of age, race, size, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc. For more information contact: Janice Stittgen JanSti55@aol.com Event Posted by: JanSti55 Website: http://www.frederickplussizeconnections.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Festival of Lights Date: 12/19/2008 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Courtyard of City Hall (View Map) Description: Don't miss one of the holiday season's most inspiring events. Each year the Festival of Lights brings the true spirit of the season to young and old alike. The event begins as groups of carolers sing their way through the streets of downtown Frederick. The carolers meet at City Hall for a short program, which includes additional carols, greetings from local dignitaries, and an inspirational message. The highlight of the evening comes at the program's end, when the lights outside City Hall are dimmed, and candles are passed from neighbor to neighbor, filling the courtyard with light, as the audience sings "Silent Night". This event truly captures the meaning of the holiday season. For more information contact: Amy Riley ariley@cityoffrederick.com Event Posted by: Kenny Website: www.celebratefrederick.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Breakfast with Santa - Myersville Vol. Fire Company Date: 12/20/2008 Time: 7:00 am to 10:30 am Location: Fire Co. Banquet Hall, 301 Main Street, Myersville, MD 21773 (View Map) Description: Santa will be arriving at the Myersville Vol. Fire Co Banquet Hall, 301 Main Street at 8:30AM and will be available for visiting until 10:30AM. An AYCE country breakfast buffet will be available 7:00-10:30AM at a cost of $6 adults; $5 for senior citizens; $3 for children 6-11; and children under 6 are free. For last minute shopping, over 20 vendors will be offering a wide variety of gifts and products. For more information contact: Sylvia Lantz matl50grl@aol.com 301-293-1197 Event Posted by: Myercal Website: http://www.MyersvilleVFC.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Daphne Tse/Live Music Date: 12/20/2008 Time: 7:00 am to 10:00 am Location: Ananda Shala, 34 South Market Street (View Map) Description: Daphne Tse is a soulful singer/songwriter from Los Angeles. She has played for numerous yoga retreats in India, Greece, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Bali. Daphne studied folk music at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago and kirtan music with Jai Uttal and Daniel Paul. She has released tracks on yoga music compilations on Sounds True and yoga DVD projects on Acacia with Shiva Rea. Join Daphne for an evening of mesmerizing music and great company. For more information contact: Lori Love lorihlove@mac.com Event Posted by: sulis Website: http://www.anandashala.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Christmas Sing-Along Date: 12/20/2008 Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am Location: Unity Church, 1 West Ninth Street, Fredrick (View Map) Description: One of the joyous traditions of the Christmas season is getting together with friends and family and singing all the favorite Christmas carols. Saturday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 to 9 pm, The Sing-Along Celebration is presenting its Christmas Sing-Along at the Unity Church in Frederick. The Sing-Along Celebration is a new enterprise that has the goal of providing people a new opportunity to get together and sing all their favorite songs. They are kicking off their new business with a Christmas sing-along Dec 20th at The Unity Church in Frederick. After the first of the year, they will be doing popular music, folk, country and rock and roll music. Elise Kress will lead the caroling. Elise is a singer, flute and whistle player, and has been a member of several well-known and loved Celtic bands including MoonFire and The New St. George. Having performed and sung at venues from the Kennedy Center and the Birchmere to the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Elise understands the joy of singing. She says of these sing-alongs: "We want people to bring their enthusiasm, that's the only requirement. Singing together is one of life's great joys. It is a thrill to raise your voice in a group of voices and sing music you love. That's the experience we're creating here." Time: 7:30-9 pm, Saturday, Dec. 20. Place: Unity Church, 1 West Ninth St., Frederick, MD. Info: Call 301-639-7608. Admission: $10 at the door. www.SingAlongCelebration.com For more information contact: Lawrence Brand LBrand@SingAlongCelebration.com 301-639-7608 Event Posted by: LawrenceBrand1 Website: www.SingAlongCelebration.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Free Photo with Santa Cow Date: 12/20/2008 Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am Location: Chick-fil-A at Riverview Plaza (View Map) Description: Celebrate the magic of Christmas at Chick-fil-A in Frederick this holiday season. Visit with Santa Cow next to our decorated Christmas Tree and you’ll receive a free 4x6” digital photo presented in a keepsake Chick-fil-A photo holder. (Santa Cow is available for photos on Saturday, December 20, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.) For more information contact: Jennifer A. Kline, Marketing Director Jennifer.CfA@comcast.net 301-668-5353 Event Posted by: JenniferAnneMe Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Christmas With Santa Date: 12/20/2008 until 12/21/2008 Time: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Location: Adventure Park USA (View Map) Description: Meet Santa Claus during your weekend adventure December 20-21st from 12-6pm. For more information contact: Lori Stottlemyer torelori@myactv.net 240-357-6754 Event Posted by: torelori Website: http://www.adventureparkusa.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar COFFEE-ETC & WINTER SOLSTICE BOUTIQUE Date: 12/21/2008 Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick, 4880 Elmer Derr Rd, Frederick, MD 21702 (View Map) Description: Fair trade coffee, tea, & chocolate, as well as fairly traded and earth friendly household items, gifts & crafts will be available. Whether you are in the market for Fair Trade mittens and scarves,energy-saving CFL\\\'s, recycled products, organic soap, Fair Trade certified chocolate, coffee or tea, stop in at the UUCF Winter Solstice Boutique for last minute stocking stuffers and earth-friendly cards and gift paper. Cook up some holiday cookies or gingerbread men with Fair Trade certified sugar,or a Yule Log cake with Fair Trade chocolate. Our holiday coffees (Egg Nog, Pumpkin Pie Spice, UUCF Holiday Blend, and Chocolate Mint) plus our own custom UUCF Blend from local Dublin Roasters, are in stock and we will have some special blends, like Obama-rama from Dean\\\'s Beans. And unique ornaments from our Fair Trade ornament tree make great gifts. Carry it home in a shopping bag made from recycled juice cartons, or one of our custom printed \\\"UU\\\'S ReUse\\\" organic cotton totes For more information contact: Sandra Smith-Gill sandrasmithgill@aol.com 301-783-7680 Event Posted by: sandi7875 Website: http://www.uufairtrade.org Duplicate this event Return to event calendar 'Smooth Swing' Dance at Cafe 611 every Tuesday Date: 12/23/2008 Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Location: 611 N. Market Street Frederick MD 21701 (View Map) Description: Tuesdays at 6:30pm Keith Barney will teach a 30 minute 'basics' lesson followed by 30 minutes of 'beyond basics' class and then a DJ dance until 9. The music played will be Pop and R&B. No partner required. We will have color coded name tags for singles. Meet new friends while getting exercise and learning a new skill. Our goal is to prepare beginners with the skills to be able to dance to slow, medium, and fast music and provide more experienced dancers with a consistent venue in downtown Frederick. Smooth Swing is a modern dance that ranges from smooth and sultry to dynamic and exciting depending on the tempo of the music. It incorporates movements from other dances such as Latin, Jazz, Lindy Hop, Jive, and Balboa. There is a $7.00 admission fee. A full dinner menu as well as a kids menu are available. There are TVs for your well-behaved kids and you will be able to see them from the dance floor. Cafe 611 is located conveniently to Hood College and has ample street parking. For more information contact: Randy Jones Keith.Barney@FrederickDancers.com 301 631-1460 Event Posted by: KeithBarney Website: http://www.cafe611.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Date: 12/24/2008 Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Grossnickle Church of the Brethren, 11301 Meeting House Rd., Myersville, MD (View Map) Description: Celebrate Christ's birth in song and scripture 7:00 pm For more information contact: Pastors Tim or Donna Ritchey Martin secsandy2@aol.com 301-293-9516 Event Posted by: GrossnickleCOB1 Duplicate this event Return to event calendar TRIVIA NIGHT Date: 12/24/2008 Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Casey's Bar in the Holiday Inn by the FSK mall (View Map) Description: Come play at the Holiday Inn. Bring teams of 2-4 people to compete for weekly prizes by answering random trivia questions. While there you can order great food and have drinks with friends. For more information contact: Matt Lear nmp3@hood.edu Event Posted by: holidayinn Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Introduction to Ballroom Dancing Date: 12/24/2008 Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Ballroom Dance in Frederick (View Map) Description: REC500 Introduction to Ballroom Dancing In this 8-week course you'll learn the Waltz, Fox Trot, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Tango while gaining an understanding of the history of these dances and the rhythms that inspired them. Benefit from body awareness, exercise for the mind and body, as well as having fun and learning a lifelong skill. Class fees include 8 sessions of group instruction and 2 regular Saturday evening dances. 12 hrs., Fees: $170 5588 W 11/5-12/17 8:30-10pm Ballroom Dance in Frederick For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar 5th Annual Book & Author Forum - Free Date: 12/25/2008 until 1/3/2009 Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 am Location: Delaplaine Visual Arts & Education Center, 40 S Carroll St, Downtown Frederick (View Map) Description: Free Admission - 5th Annual Book & Author Forum presented by American Association of University Women (AAUW)Frederick Branch. Saturday, 9/27, 11:00am to 3:00pm at Delaplaine Visual Arts & Education Center, 40 S. Carroll St, downtown Frederick. Proceeds benefit Frederick Community College’s Project Forward Step. Authors in a variety of genres. Refreshments. For more information contact: Mary Anne Williams treksk8@aol.com 301-662-7837 Event Posted by: TessB Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Introduction to Ballroom Dancing Date: 12/25/2008 Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Ballroom Dance in Frederick (View Map) Description: REC500 Introduction to Ballroom Dancing In this 8-week course you'll learn the Waltz, Fox Trot, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Tango while gaining an understanding of the history of these dances and the rhythms that inspired them. Benefit from body awareness, exercise for the mind and body, as well as having fun and learning a lifelong skill. Class fees include 8 sessions of group instruction and 2 regular Saturday evening dances. 12 hrs., Fees: $170 5589 Th 12/4-1/29 8:30-10pm Ballroom Dance in Frederick For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederic |
