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AVD Highlights
Enjoy the following productions by The City of Frederick Audio Visual Department.
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City Board/Commission Vacancies
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Downtown Frederick Partnership
It's what's happening!
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March 6-12, 2017
To find out what else the partnership has planned, visit the
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Shopping, Dining and the Arts
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Frederick...The Key to the Heart of Maryland.
For more information visit
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Work Under Way
Improvements to Reduce Nutrients Getting into River, Bay
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The
City of Frederick's wastewater treatment plant is undergoing a
multimillion dollar construction project to meet the latest Maryland
Department of the Environment standards for nutrient removal. Clean
water from the plant goes back into the Monocacy River and eventually
into the Chesapeake Bay.
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Director of Public Works Zack Kershner and Mayor Randy McClement inspect construction at the wastewater treatment plant.
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Weinberg Center for the Arts Upcoming Events
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THEATREWORKS USA PRESENTS
Freedom Train - March 9: Explore the true story of Harriet Tubman;
recommended for grades 3-9 in connection with the Frederick County Public Schools social studies curriculum.
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First Saturday Fun Scheduled
March 4, Find Music, Themes Downtown
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Documentary Honors Laboring Sons
African-American Cemetery History Presented
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The
City of Frederick's Audio Visual Department produced the "Laboring
Sons" video about the historic African-American cemetery in Frederick.
In
1837, a group of enslaved and freed blacks organized the Laboring Sons
Beneficial Society to establish a cemetery of their own. Learn what has
happened since in Cary Wider's first documentary, "Laboring Sons," which had its premiere, followed by a panel discussion of history, Feb. 21.
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News from the Frederick Police Department
March 11 Public Summit Covers Tips, Training
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from 8 a.m. - noon. Sessions will include
body-worn cameras, gang awareness, drugs, police programs, personal
safety, identity theft, digital security and human trafficking.
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Clustered Spires Golf Club
Get Into the Swing
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Since 1991, Clustered Spires Golf Club has operated as the first Frederick County public golf course. The
United States Golf Association selected Clustered Spires to host a USGA
Open Qualifier in 2014, and nationally ranked Aneka Seumanutafa, youngest champion of the Maryland State Golf Association Women's Division Amateur Championship, claims Clustered Spires as her home course. Clustered Spires:
185 acres, 3-tier, all natural turf tee area, two practice putting
greens, a practice bunker, hitting mats, an 18-hole course and pro shop.
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Daylight Saving Time
Reset Clocks March 12
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 Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. March 12.
Save more than time:
Emergency responders recommend changing batteries in your smoke alarms at the same time you change your clocks.
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Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK)
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 At Frederick Municipal Airport, construction
continues to make room for more runway. The federally funded project
involves demolishing 14 buildings owned by The City of Frederick.
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Freecycle Roundup to Salvage Bulk 'Trash'
Non-Profits Invited to Reuse Recyclable Items
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Frederick's next semiannual Freecycle Roundup, April 22,
will dispose of bulk "trash" and offer an alternative to filling up the
landfill with reusable items that could benefit non-profit
organizations. The Freecycle Roundup is open only to residents of The City of Frederick. All non-profits interested in the items that are dropped off are invited to participate. April 10 is the deadline for nonprofits to sign up.
To register your non-profit, make sure you contact Tammy Albaugh by April 10 at talbaugh@cityoffrederick.com or 301-600-1680.
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Parks and Recreation
'Bang' Fitness Dance Craze Comes to Town
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Bang fitness/dance class offered
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Fitness offerings at the
William Talley Recreation Center now include the Bang fitness dance
classes. You can drop in or sign up for weeks.
Bang's combination of hip-hop, aerobics and dance is suitable for all fitness levels and all ages.
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"Talk to the Mayor Tuesdays"
Next Session, March 28
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Mayor McClement has set aside the fourth Tuesday of each month from 2-6 p.m. to meet informally with citizens to discuss topics or issues of their choice. The next "Talk with the Mayor Tuesday" will be on March 28.
The
Mayor's office is located in City Hall at 101 N. Court St. No
appointment is necessary, and citizens meet with the mayor on a
first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact Pam
Stocksdale at 301-600-1184 or email pstocksdale@cityoffrederick.com.
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Free Tax Preparation Service Offered
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
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 Free tax preparation service sites are open for business throughout Frederick County. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax preparation and filing for households generally earning less than $64,000 annually. To find a preparer, use the VITA locator.
In
addition, United Way, Goodwill, the National Disability Institute and
Walmart have partnered to offer the free tax filing service online with
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Schifferstadt Claims National Honor
Building Offers Rare Glimpse into Original German Design
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The Schifferstadt house, which is a museum at
1110 Rosemont Ave., was one of 24 locations nationwide this year to
make the National Park Service's exclusive list of national historic
landmarks, "places that depict a broad range of America's rich, complex
history."
In the January announcement,
the National Park Service stated that as it enters its second century
of service, it strives to tell a more inclusive and diverse story of
America's history. The Schifferstadt house has original German
architectural elements dating to the 18th Century.
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Emergency Notification System
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