International Dance Festival in Frederick Downtown May 1
The Frederick community hosts a free International Dance Festival on Saturday May 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Frederick near the Courthouse. Sponsored by Frederick County Extension Homemakers and Operation Town Action, with support from Downtown Frederick Association Fredericktowne Bank and others. A Maypole dance opens the program, red white and blue balloons decorate the area, and attendees are advised to bring chairs or blankets as no seating is provided. Rain date is Sunday May 2.
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Frederick County Extension Homemakers
Operation Town Action
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Fredericktowne Bank
Conysol
Predavid ‘Improvement Foundation, Inc
Frederick County Extension Service
Time is Almost Up for Mother's Day Coloring Contest
Enter the News-Post Family Section coloring contest for grades 1 through 9. Submit decorated cards to the Frederick News-Post by the deadline. One winner per grade division 1 3 4 6 and 7 9 will receive mothers prizes. Winners announced May 7.
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News-Post Family Section
News-Post Office
Whaew Cmeu
CME
Ice Suum
Mathis Delivers Romantic Ballads At Shady Grove
Johnny Mathis performed a polished easy listening set at Shady Grove Music Theatre, anchoring on timeless hits like Wonderful, Wonderful and Chances Are. The veteran star, facing a prior life choice between sports and music, maintained a steady romantic style while warm-up act Mike Neun drew through jeans and familiar sketches.
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Johnny Mathis
Shady Grove Music Theatre
Mathis
Mike Neun
Johnny Cone
Shady Grove
Stardust
Maria
Linda Gregory
Mother's Day Origin Traced to 1908 Campaign
Hallmark researcher Sally Hopkins notes the observance began in 1908 with Anna M. Jarvis who organized a church service in Grafton West Virginia to honor her mother and motherhood. Jarvis campaigned to gain national recognition, leading to a 1914 presidential proclamation establishing Mother’s Day.
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Sally Hopkins
Grafton
W. Va
Anna M. Jarvis
Miss Jarvis
Sehooieddier
Woodrow Wilson
Frederick Ballet Students Set to Open International Dance Festival
Frederick School of Classical Ballet students practice a Maypole dance to open the International Dance Festival sponsored by the Frederick County Extension Homemakers and Operation Town Action. Participants include Wendy Burdette Marisa Shockley Karin Gaspich Alisa Blackledge Aileen Morrison Stefanie Ford Cherie Hansen Lisa Charity Heather Warner Denice Noonan Kayte Curtis Rebecca Hoch. The festival near the Courthouse is free to the public.
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Frederick School of Classical Ballet
Frederick County Extension Homemakers
Operation Town Action
Wendy Burdette
Marisa Shockley
Karin Gaspich
Alisa Blackledge
Aileen Morrison
Stefanie Ford
Cherie Hansen
Lisa Charity
Heather Warner
Denice Noonan
Kayte Curtis
Rebecca Hoch
Cedric H. Smith
Wardrobe Outlook for Summer Fashion Trends in 1976
University of Maryland specialist Eleanor F. Young outlines key components of a 1976 summer wardrobe. Highlights include straw bags, rope-soled platforms, blazers, lace gowns, and updated pantsuits. Emphasis on natural looks with undyed fabrics, voile and georgette, wrap skirts, and sash or scarf accessories. Color bands feature red white blue and jade green with porcelain pastels and lacquered reds. Hair favors short shoulder-length cuts to match the easy care swing style.
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Eleanor F. Young
University of Maryland In
College Park
University of Maryland Textiles and
Travel Happenings Switzerland A Sinuous Swiss Sojourn
A breezy travel sketch of Switzerland highlights Zurich and Lake Zurich sights, grand hotels, and alpine scenery. The piece notes famous landmarks, river and lake promenades, boat trips, tea dances, top hotels like Dolder Grand and Baur au Lac, and restaurants such as Kronenhalle. It ends with a hint of next week’s Lansanne entries.
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Maseachusetts
Matterhorn
Zurich
Lake of
Itn
Thailwil
Runer
Ermitage
Kusnacht
Baur An Lac
Charlie
Europe Hotel
Kronenhalle
Veitliner Keller
Old Town
Tonbury
Widder and
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Land
Lansanne
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