Women's DayQuinn Chapel AME, 106 E. Third St., Frederick , theme is Women of Faith -- Increasing Our Power Through Prayer, as part of its Women's Day service Sunday.
Men and Women Day
Dorsey Christian Chapel in New Market is holding its annual Men and Women Day on Sunday. At the 11 a.m. service is guest speaker Minister Roberta Johnson from York, Pa.; at the 3 p.m. seervice guests are Seneca Choir from Montgomery County. Dinner will be served.
Series continues
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church's Together Growing in Faith series presents "Just War and Catholic Social Teaching" 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday in McElroy Hall, 8428 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick . This third presentation, in The Rev. Phil Keane's four-part series, titled "Key Themes in Catholic Moral Theology" explores the Catholic tradition on Just War, the Challenge of Pacifism, current issues in Just War Theology, and Catholicism and Economic Justice. Public is welcome. For information, call 301-360-9581.
Creation Societyto meet
The Frederick Creation Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Frederick Adventist School. William M. Curtis, notable aeronautical engineer and former science professor at Washington Bible College, will speak about the Genesis flood from 11 Peter, 3. For information, call 301 663-4508.
Conference foryoung adults
Baltimore Washington Conference Young Adult Council of the United Methodist Church and Calvary United Methodisst Church, 403 S. Main St., Mount Airy is holding LeadNow Conference Wednesday and Thursday. For information, contact Rev. Jen Karsner at jen@calvary-mtairy.org or 301-829-0358.
Deeper Life Conference to be held
The Keymar Wesleyan Church, 1011 Francis Scott Key Highway, Keymar, will have a Deeper Life Conference Thursday through Nov. 15 with Evangelist George Holley. Services will begin nightly at 7 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. For information, call 410-775-2400.
Women's Connection monthly breakfast
Hagerstown Christian Women's Connection's monthly breakfast 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Next Dimensions Restaurant, 132 Old National Pike (outside of Funkstown). The special feature will be Alison Davies, international teacher of languages. Davies, who is from France, will be sharing some of her travel adventures. The music will be provided by vocalist Ruthy Japzon of Hagerstown; speaker is Mary Edna Starner of Baltimore, a former teacher and principal. She will speak of the challenges involved in her life. All women are welcome. The cost is $12 inclusive. There is free baby-sitting on premises.--For reservation, call Mary at 301-791-0242 or Judith at 717-597-9287.
Support group to meet
When You Find Yourself Single Again, a support group for individuals, who are separated, divorced or widowed, will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 14 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 8651 Biggs Ford Road, Walkersville . Adults from all area parishes are welcome. Child care will not be provided. For information, contact Andrea at 301-695-9156 or Joanne at 301-302-7100.
Trumpet, organ concert
John Pursell, trumpet, and Mark Huston, organist, will perform at 5 p.m. Nov. 15 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1914 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks . The event is part of the church's charity concert series. An offering will benefit the Alzheimer's Association of Western Maryland. For information call 301-874-2995.
Garden to be dedicated
Grace Community Church has built a prayer garden on the church campus located at 5102 Old National Pike in Frederick . Through the donation of a church member, the garden was designed as a place where people can come for times of quiet prayer and reflection as well as enjoyment and fellowship together. The garden will be dedicated 12:30 p.m. Sunday. The garden is open for anyone to enjoy.

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Round 2: Snow expected to fall today, Wednesday
Fast on the heels of the largest 24-hour snowfall to hit the Frederick County since 1983, meteorologists are predicting another round of heavy snow and wind to hit today.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning Monday afternoon for the area, including Frederick County, and said 10 to 20 inches of snow is possible by Wednesday night.
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Weather-related closings, delays
A list follows of weather-related closings and cancellations for this week.
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Fire and police blotter
Police search for robber
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School closures cause makeup schedule revision
Even though Frederick County Public Schools are closed today -- using the sixth snow day this school year -- the school system will not hold school on the Monday Presidents Day holiday as the first scheduled snow makeup day.
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Crowds pay respect to fallen marine
Even U.S. Marines couldn't hold back tears Monday at the viewing of their colleague, Sgt. David Smith.
The procession to the Frederick Christian Fellowship Church was led by Frederick County Sheriff's deputies. Dressed in full military regalia, Marines carried Smith's casket into the church followed by family members as more Marines stood at attention.
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