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Charlie Nicodemus’ Legacy Continues Through New Fund to Benefit Walkersville Youth

Michael Kuster

The Charles A. Nicodemus Youth Fund has been created with The Community Foundation of Frederick County. Mr. Nicodemus passed away in 2022 at the age of 93. Affectionately known as “Charlie Nic,” he was a well-known Frederick County philanthropist, businessman, and lifelong resident of Walkersville.  Established through The Charles A. Nicodemus Trust, the fund continues Charlie’s legacy of giving by awarding grants to nonprofit organizations that offer youth programs in Walkersville.   Charlie Nicodemus was a founding donor of the Community Foundation and was the only person to serve as…

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Celebrations Community Glade Valley 

2023 Walkersville Carnival

Michael Kuster

***CARNIVAL***CARNIVAL***CARNIVAL*** Monday July 3rd through Saturday July 8th Monday: Ride All Night for One Price ???? The Full Effect Band ???? Tuesday: Ride All Night for One Price ???? Mike Kuster and The Catoctin Cowboys????and Bingo in the Hall! ???? Wednesday: Ride All Night for One Price ???? 5.5 Men Band ???? Thursday: Tall in the Saddle Band ???? and Bingo in the Hall! ???? Friday: ????FIREWORKS???? and the Feehan Brothers ???? Saturday: Student Ride Special ???? and The Slipback Band ???? Plus so many games and food options on…

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Celebrations Community Glade Valley 

Frederick County to Commemorate 275th Anniversary with Jubilee Celebration

Frederick County - News Flash

Frederick County will celebrate its official founding on June 10 with the 275th Anniversary Jubilee, being held from 3 to 10 p.m. at Utica District Park. The Jubilee will be organized into several activity areas corresponding to the key areas of focus for the 275th year. These include an Agriculture area, a Business & Economy section, Changing Communities & Education, (community and culture stage), Foundations & Tourism, the Great Outdoors, and Government & Transportation areas, and Looking Forward, Today & Tomorrow, (the main stage).  The event will include many family-friendly…

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Celebrations Community Glade Valley 

Benefit Concert for Library on Walkersville Days

GladeValley.net Staff

Local singer-songwriter, Mike Kuster will be performing a benefit concert for the Walkersville Library with his band, The Catoctin Cowboys, during Walkersville Days this weekend. The Walkersville Library is raising funds to make improvements to their outdoor learning areas. They have set a goal to raise enough funds to erect shade sails to cut down on the heat and sun on the lawn. The library hosts a lot of educational activities for all ages both inside and outside of their building. Mike Kuster, a Walkersville resident, released his debut album,…

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