Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome with proof of current rabies vaccination.

To purchase tickets, email Claudia at cprather@sprintmail.com.

Reach Out Rescue is a small group of rescuers focused on placing shelter dogs who are last to be adopted or saved: black dogs, senior dogs and hounds.

• Alive @ Five kicks off tomorrow (Thursday the 10th) with the Golden Butter Band. Admission is $5, all events are 21+ ONLY and take place from 5-8pm.
• Pints & the Past is a new series from The Historical Society of Frederick County for anyone interested in getting together to chat about history. It starts this Thursday, May 10th, 7:00 p.m. at the Mayor’s Office at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant. The first topic is a discussion on Freemasonry’s many different stances toward the consumption of liquor and beer, from the earliest recorded meetings in British taverns, to dry lodges during the American Temperance Movement, and varied policies on the use of alcohol by North American Grand Lodges today.
• Bark in the Park takes place on Saturday, May 12th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Utica District Park. Dogs will have an opportunity to run free in one of the off-leash areas, test their skills on the agility course, participate in doggie contests, and make new friends. Cover is $5 and there is a limit of 2 dogs per owner.
• The Maryland Craft Beer Festival takes place on Saturday, May 12th from Noon - 6:00 p.m. at the Eventplex at the Great Frederick Fair grounds. Check their site for ticket information.
• The Frederick Celtic Festival takes place on Saturday, May 12th from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Mt. Airy Fire Dept. Fairgrounds. The event includes bands, Scottish Dancing, Pipe Bands, Demonstrations, Highland Games with professional and amateur athletes. Check their site for ticket information.
• And this Saturday kicks off Frederick Beer Week.

For more events check out the Frederick Tourism site or the Frederick Community Calendar. Please feel free to share any events in the comments as well.

This will be a unique racing event set to take the streets of historic downtown Frederick, Maryland on August 18, 2012. Join cyclists in a ‘high wheel race’ featuring riders with original or replica penny farthing bicycles dating from the late 19th Century. Riders are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to dress in vintage clothing to impress spectators and celebrate these historic machines.

This race will be one-hour criterium (multi-lap) race of high-wheels along a 0.4 mile route through historic downtown Frederick, MD.

The race is a one-hour event with riders staying on one loop for the whole time and the winner being the one who goes the farthest in that hour.  The loop starts at Market and Church, north on Market to west on 2nd Street, south on Record Street and east on W. Church Street (map here).

Registration for riders closes June 1st so if interested, click here for details.

The view from the top of the Brook Hill Loop trail.

A look at the Thomas Farm trail.

I found these trails on the Frederick County website, which has a nice listing of trails all over the area. Each trail has a downloadable PDF that includes trail length, directions, and a description of wildlife seen near the trail.

Do you have any favorite trails to hike, bike, or run on in the Frederick area? If so, please share them in the comments.

If you are not a runner, the FNP has a good overview of the possible traffic disruptions you may experience on Sunday morning:

Rolling road closures will be in effect for about the first five miles of the race — from Patrick Street to Fairview Avenue — while the Frederick Police Department will block traffic to the streets as runners travel through, then reopen the road once the last participant has passed.

Along the remaining eight miles, streets will be reduced to one lane, allowing traffic to pass during the race.

Ridgway expects the last runner to cross the finish line by 10:15 a.m. Sunday, after which city streets will reopen to traffic.

In between there are classes, tastings, and even a scavenger hunt. For a full listing of events go to Frederick Beer Week’s website and follow @fredbeerwk on Twitter.

For a full listing of  bands and other activities visit the Downtown Frederick Partnership’s Website.

When: Saturday, April 21, or Sunday, April 22, 2012, noon to 6 p.m. each day

Tickets: $25.00 at the gate. $30.00 with advantage wine card (tasting of 14 premium wines).

To see scheduled entertainment, participating wineries, and buy tickets online go to frederickwinetrail.com.

• April 12th – The Cellar Door @ 102 N Market Street
• April 19th – Magoo’s Pub & Eatery @ 1-A W Second Street
• April 26th – The Wine Kitchen @ 50 Carroll Creek Way

All Happy Hours take place from 5-7:30pm on Thursday afternoons and have a cover of $5.