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Community Glade Valley 

Habitat for Humanity Frederick’s Fundraiser Comes To Walkersville for To-Go Event

GladeValley.net Staff

Habitat Frederick’s signature event, Blue Crabs and Blue Prints, returns this August with a new to-go format! This year the gala comes to you! How does that work? You’ll pre-order your feast online and then pick up your crabs with all the trimmings at the Walkersville Fire Hall to enjoy on event day – Saturday, August 8th! Stay tuned for upcoming announcements on how you can crack claws for a good cause, including how to order, new fun features, and the impact you can make right here in Frederick County…

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Community Glade Valley Government 

Workforce, Affordable Senior Housing Opportunities Announced Along MD 26 and Ballenger Creek Pike

Frederick County - News Flash

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced an initiative to help meet the need for housing that is affordable to seniors and Frederick County’s workforce. A Request for Proposals has been issued to affordable housing developers seeking proposals for two County-owned properties. The effort supports the Executive’s vision of advancing fairness and equity in the community, and creating affordable housing. Issued this week, the Request for Proposals seeks ideas for a 10-acre parcel at Sebastian Boulevard and Md. Route 26 in Dearbought, and 4.5 acres on Alan Linton Boulevard East…

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Glade Valley Obituaries 

George Mark Fisher, Sr.

GladeValley.net Staff

George Mark Fisher Sr. age 100, long time resident of Walkersville,MD. passed away July 11, 2020 at Montevue Assisted Living in Frederick MD. Born in Bedford, PA. June 21, 1920, he was the son of John M. Fisher and Edith G. Fisher. He was a graduate Bedford High School, Bedford PA. George joined the United States Army May 1, 1941 and served 21 years as a career enlisted soldier. He was a combat veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theater with Co. “B” 44th Tank Battalion and…

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Community 

Women’s Giving Circle Provides $220,000 in Grants

GladeValley.net Staff

The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County announces that 33 grants totaling $220,000 have been presented to 22 area nonprofits serving women and children. The grants are provided from The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County Fund, one of more than 720 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The FY2020 grants bring the Women’s Giving Circle grant total to more than $1.8 million since the first grants were distributed. The organization was formed in 2006 and provides opportunities for donors to promote and support programs that enable…

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