Classes/seminarsStandard first aid, 6 to 10 p.m. Monday, American Red Cross, 2 E. Frederick St., Walkersville . $50. 301-662-5131.
CPR/AED, adult plus child and infant CPR, 6 to 10:30 p.m., Dec. 1 and 3, American Red Cross, 2 E. Frederick St., Walkersville . $72. 301-662-5131.
Adult, child and infant CPR, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 7 or Dec. 30. HealthFirst, Frederick . $45. 301-473-5670.
Support groups
Survivors of suicide support group, sponsored by the Mental Health Association of Frederick County, for adults who have lost a loved one to suicide. Led by trained facilitator. For meeting time and location, call 301-663-0011.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weekly weight-loss support group meets 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Kemp Hall Community Room, 4 E. Church St., Frederick . 240-629-8251 or 301-662-5815.
Alcoholics Anonymous, no dues or fees. For times and meeting locations, call 301-662-0544.
Al-Anon/Alateen meetings, support for families and friends of alcoholics. No dues or fees. For times and locations, call 301-663-6626.
BLOOD DRIVES
American Red Cross -- To schedule a blood donation, call 800-GIVE-LIFE. To schedule a platelet donation, call 800-272-2123.
Today, 7 to 11 a.m., Public Works Dept., 111 Airport Drive East, Frederick .
Today, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Frederick Memorial Hospital, 400 W. Seventh St., Frederick .
Miscellany
Hospice of Frederick County's annual memorial service, 7 p.m. Dec. 3, Monocacy Valley Church, 9861 Old National Pike, Ijamsville. 240-566-3030 or lkinna@fmh.org.
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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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