The Arc of Frederick County's 27th Annual Trivia Playoff!

Friday, March 23, 2012

Play begins at 6:30 pm (registration begins at 5:45)

This year we're back at the Independent Hose Company, 310 Baughmans Lane, Frederick

Download the event brochure and registration form.

There are many ways to participate in this popular and fun event.  You can be part of a 3-person team to participate in the playoff.  You or your business can sponsor a table or buy an ad in the program.  Or you can attend as a spectator to cheer on the teams. 

In addition to the friendly trivia competition, there is a silent auction, substantial snack buffet, raffle, and lots of fun!  This is one of The Arc's biggest fundraisers of the year -- all money raised will help us provide support to people with developmental disabilities in Frederick County.

For more information, contact Shauna Clay at 301-663-0909 x40 or SClay@arcfc.org.

Hope to see you there!

Show Choirs are creating a lot of buzz in our community and we want to invite you to see what it is all about.  On April 28th, The Arc of Frederick County, with PNC as an Event Sponsor, will host a Show Choir Competition among area schools at International Community Church (formerly Maranatha) at 7:00 PM.

Audience members will have a chance to vote for their favorite participating schools.  The winning school will receive a prize and additional proceeds will benefit The Arc of Frederick County.

Get your tickets and ads now.  Download the PDF order form or purchase online.

The Arc of Frederick County has announced its Annual Awards Ceremony to be held on Tuesday, May 1st at 6:00 PM at The Arc.  We are accepting nominations for advocates, employers, volunteers, and community partners.  Please submit nominee's name, contact information and reason for nomination to Shauna Clay (sclay@arcfc.org) by February 10th.

Third Monday of every month, 7:00 pm, at The Arc of Frederick County.

The Parent's Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 11:30am - 1:00 pm. The group usually meets at a local restaurant to enjoy a social lunch together, sharing in conversation where stories of successes and struggles can be expressed within a group of parents who can really relate to each other. They share ideas on different topics and offer support to one another. This is a casual group setting where parents are involved in the decisions about the group.

If you are interested in joining the Parent's Group, contact Amy at The Arc at 301-663-0909 Extension 29. Amy can put you on the mailing list to receive monthly flyers with the information for each meeting. 

The final years of high school are critical to securing supports and funding that will help transitioning youth students for the rest of their lives.  The Arc of Frederick County hosts a Parent Support Group for parents of transitioning high school students with developmental disabilities. 

The group focuses on educational support, connecting students to work and other adult resources, meeting deadlines to access benefits, and brainstorming, sharing, and expanding parent knowledge of what is offered during and after high school.  During the parent meeting, students can participate in a variety of social activities.

Meetings are held once a month at The Arc.  Contact Karen Wiese at 301-663-0909 or KWiese@arcfc.org for meeting dates and other information about this support group.