Each week, we feature a round up of Chamber events and Chamber member happenings to keep you informed on things to do in Frederick, Maryland.
If you’re looking for more things to do in Frederick, Maryland throughout the month or year, please click over to our Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar or consult our Member Events Calendar for more information.
Things to Do in Frederick: Saturday, September 7, 2019
1st Annual Block Party
1St Annual Block Party hosted by Oriole’s Nest, Grifol’s Biomat USA – Frederick and Gold’s Gym. Enjoy all the festivities from children’s games to a dunk tank to Zumba classes!
Zumba Zaturdays
Pick-up your feet and work out to the beat!! ???? ????Introducing Zumba Zaturdays at ACI???? Every first Saturday of the month for one hour long. When? Saturday Sept.7th 10-11:30 am, $5 to RSVP Where? 299 Bucheimer Road, Frederick MD 21701
On the Road – An Acapella Journey
Enjoy an afternoon of harmony and adventure, as local groups The Frederick Children’s Chorus and the Frederick Catoctones welcome international bronze medal finalists “Parkside Harmony” to Frederick. Tickets are only $18 with discounts for students, seniors and groups of 10 or more!
Photo Courtesy Downtown Frederick Partnership
September First Saturday
Welcome to Downtown Frederick’s favorite event — First Saturday! The first Saturday of each month downtown comes alive with on-the-street entertainment, late-night shopping and dining and something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’ve lived here for years, or you’re a first time visitor, First Saturday is a great time to discover something new about Downtown Frederick. September features all things local — like food, craft beverages, design and handmade goods.
Ice Cream Social
Enjoy an old-fashioned day in this popular annual tradition in our beautiful Heritage Garden. This family event is our way to thank our long-term friends and welcome new residents and visitors. Choose your ice cream in a cone, dish or root beer float.
Things to Do in Frederick: Sunday, September 8, 2019
ThorpeWood 5K/10K Trail Event
Our 12th Annual 5K/10K Trail Event is one month from today! As always we are so excited to be hosting this awesome event on ThorpeWood’s beautiful property on Catoctin Mountain! If you haven’t participated in this Run/Walk, then this is the year…right? The trails are beautiful and the event is for all ages and running/walking ability! Leashed dogs are welcome as well. Sign up is easy, just click on the box below and follow the instructions to register. Everyone will receive a t-shirt! Register by September 1 to take advantage of a discounted registration fee! Interested in Volunteering? Becoming a Sponsor/Partner? Have an in-kind donation? If so, please email Julie at jcastleman@thorpewood.org. 100% of the proceeds from this event go to our partnership with Head Start of Frederick County!! We will have our t-shirt design to share soon as well as a list of our Sponsors!
Things to Do in Frederick: Monday, September 9, 2019
Mathematics Education Lecture
Dr. Robert Q. Berry III, president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, will speak about equity issues that impact education. He will share his extensive research to provide insight on understanding black children’s mathematics experiences, including their mathematical identities and student agency. Additionally, he will share equitable teaching and learning practices that can be applied to the classroom to support students.
Entrepreneur Council Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: 401(k) Plans: The Forgotten Corporate Planning Tool
In most organizations, the LTV (Lifetime Value of an Employee) is directly related to the net profitability of a company. EVERY organization wants to increase it’s net profits. Sometimes the things we take for granted, or simply view as “must haves”, are overlooked. This educational workshop with discuss how any size company can better use a 401(k) plan to increase it’s net profits, using the simple concepts of People, Process, and Purpose.
Presenter:
Brett Kraimer of McCaskill Financial is a Registered Investment Advisor, and previous President of Benexx, a 401(k) Plan Administrator. Under Brett’s leadership, Benexx began administering 401(k) plans in 2004, and was acquired by CBIZ, a publicly traded company, in 2010. When the company was acquired, the company was administering over 600 401(k) plans across the country. Since the acquisition, Brett has remained very active in the 401(k) industry as both an Advisor to 401(k) Plans and an advocate for higher levels of plan participant education. Brett has spoken on this topic to audiences large and small, including SHRM, CPA associations, the CBIZ national sales leader conference, and the American National Top Producers Conference.
Things to Do in Frederick: Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Lunch Exchange with Maxwell’s Kitchen
Attend one of the Chamber’s most popular events! Imagine networking in the fashion of “speed-dating”. At this event you’ll meet 39 other people and make some great business connections.
Hone that one minute speech about you and your business and come join us! Be sure to make your menu selection when registering for the event. This event will start promptly at 11:30 a.m. so be sure to arrive a few moments early to check in at the registration table for your name badge and table assignment.
About our host venue: Maxwell’s Kitchen
Maxwell’s Kitchen, a fast casual restaurant (order at the counter type place) located in historic downtown Frederick MD, is the baby brother of the Wine Kitchen on the Creek. With a menu inspired by some of our favorite meals and a focus on bold flavors, fresh ingredients and creativity, we are the place for a casual lunch gathering or to stop by and pick up dinner on your way home. We are vegetarian and vegan friendly but have plenty of omnivore options like a great Angus beef cheeseburger.
Carefully sourced ingredients and beverages like organic fountain soda, local craft beer and wine make us the fun place catch-up up with friends.
All of the menu is available for dine in or carry out.
As an added bonus, we will be using the venue space located in Tenth Ward Distilling! Come see how this it’s been transformed into a warm, inviting space available for corporate events, weddings and parties! Representatives from Tenth Ward Distilling will be on hand if you have additional questions about the space. Have Maxwell’s Kitchen cater your next big event and have Tenth Ward be your location!
Things to Do in Frederick: Wednesday, September 11, 2019
How to Handle HR When You Don’t Have an HR Department
For many organizations, it doesn’t make sense to hire a full-time HR person or department until you have more than 50 or 100 employees. However, all organizations have HR responsibilities after just their first hire. In this session, we’ll talk about some common HR functions and how you can best address them even if you don’t have an HR department.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Amanda Haddaway is the managing director and lead consultant and trainer for HR Answerbox, a boutique consultancy focused on solving the people problems that business owners, executives and managers face on a daily basis. Amanda has nearly 40,000 hours of experience in human resources. She specializes in resolving difficult employee relations situations, designing and facilitating interactive training solutions and advising small businesses on how to effectively manage their human capital. She holds the two highest professional certifications in human resources, SPHR and SHRM-SCP, as well as a Master of Jurisprudence degree in Labor and Employment Law from Tulane University Law School, a Master’s degree from George Washington University and a Bachelor’s degree from James Madison University. Amanda is a national speaker and a published author of two books and numerous articles. She serves as the director for the Maryland SHRM State Council and the chairperson for the Frederick County Workforce Development Board. She is an adjunct instructor at Montgomery College and a trainer for the Society for Human Resource Management.
Things to Do in Frederick: Thursday, September 12, 2019
Photo Courtesy Downtown Frederick Partnership
Alive @ Five with The Voodoo Blues
Alive @ Five’s 2019 season will feature 21 rockin’ events, every Thursday (except July 4th) from May 9 through October 3! Enjoy happy hour + live music on Carroll Creek in Downtown Frederick. Admission is $5, all events are 21+ ONLY and take place from 5-8pm.
Alive @ Five is a summer-long fundraiser for Downtown Frederick Partnership. All proceeds are reinvested into the Downtown Frederick community. Visit downtownfrederick.org for the 2019 season lineup and volunteer information… see you on the creek!
Things to Do in Frederick: Friday, September 13
The Great Frederick Fair
Frederick County’s single largest event, featuring 18,000 competitive exhibits, ranging from livestock, home arts, farm & garden to 4-H/FFA. A premier showcase for agriculture and education. The Great Frederick Fair’s 2019 lineup brings together Old, New and Americana Country, Classic and Southern Rock, three nights of thrilling Motorsports and Contemporary Christian music at affordable prices.
Frederick Chamber Insights is a news outlet of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. For more information about membership, programs and initiatives, please visit our website.
Member events featured here are taken directly from our member calendar.To be sure your events are included, please submit them into the calendar at least 10 days before the event day.