Welcome to August in Frederick, dear readers! This month provides ample time for day trips and weekend forays into sports, film, theatre, comedy, gourmet delights, and more.
Fifth Annual Frederick Pride Welcomes Over 5,000 People
Over 5,000 people attended the fifth annual Frederick Pride on Saturday, June 25th, presented by the Frederick Center. Over 70 vendors – including non-profits, churches, small businesses, artists, and Frederick County agencies – set up along Carroll Creek Linear Park. In other parts of Frederick, business owners posted “Frederick Pride Ally” decals in their shop windows, indicating a safe space and a special discount for Pride attendees. From the ecumenical church service before the festival began, to the after-party at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Maryland, Frederick Pride went strong all day long.
The Frederick Center Elects
New Boardmembers The Frederick Center Board elected officers at the April board meeting. Kristopher Fair was elected as the new chair, Maureen Connors was re-elected vice chair, and Peter Brehm was re-elected treasurer. Adam DeBaugh remains secretary. New members Ruth Bushnell and Emily Perper have also joined the board.
Carnival in Frederick
On Saturday February 6th, the Frederick Center hosted their 2nd annual Carnival at the Hampton Inn in Frederick, Maryland. The Frederick Center is a non-profit organization that helps the LGBTQ community and offers programs for youth, gender-variant adults, and families.
Helping-Profesionals Welcome at LGBT-Themed Conference
Welcoming Frederick is a one-day conference dedicated to providing professionals with the tools necessary to build affirming communities and schools for LGBTQ youth and adults. They have assembled a dynamic panel of facilitators from across Maryland. Experts from FreeState Legal, GLSEN Baltimore, Chase Brexton, and other organizations will be sharing their knowledge with our community.
Helping-Profesionals Welcome at LGBT-Themed Conference
Welcoming Frederick is a one-day conference dedicated to providing professionals with the tools necessary to build affirming communities and schools for LGBTQ youth and adults. They have assembled a dynamic panel of facilitators from across Maryland. Experts from FreeState Legal, GLSEN Baltimore, Chase Brexton, and other organizations will be sharing their knowledge with our community.
Helping-Profesionals Welcome at LGBT-Themed Conference
Welcoming Frederick is a one-day conference dedicated to providing professionals with the tools necessary to build affirming communities and schools for LGBTQ youth and adults. They have assembled a dynamic panel of facilitators from across Maryland. Experts from FreeState Legal, GLSEN Baltimore, Chase Brexton, and other organizations will be sharing their knowledge with our community.
The Frederick Center Heats Up February with Carnival 2016
The Frederick Center is hosting the second annual Carnival celebration Saturday February 6th, 2016 from 7 p.m. to midnight. The masquerade / creative cocktail affair is being held at the Hampton Inn Frederick. Themed for the period of time leading up to Lent, the fun evening of dancing also serves to raise funds for The Frederick Center, the county’s non-profit organization which supports the local LGBTQ community.
Hagerstown Pride to Hold Interfaith Service
Hagerstown Hopes, the sponsor of Hagerstown Pride, is proud to announce that this year’s Pride festival will include its first Pride Interfaith Service. The service is being sponsored by local churches and will include participants from New Light Metropolitan Community Church, Veritas United Church of Christ, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown, Unity of Hagerstown, and the Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center of Frederick.