Frederick National Laboratory News & Events

2012 Women of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR)--Selected

This contest honors FNLCR women in scientific, administrative, supervisory or support capacities who make a difference, contributing to the progress against cancer and AIDS. Individuals are nominated by their peers and honorees chosen by a Diversity Team selection committee. These inspiring women are profiled in the Feb. 2012-June 2012 editions of Poster and featured in the EDT Display case, in the lobby of Building 549.

2012 Honorees
Rachel Bagni
Director, Molecular Detection and Viral Technology
Protein Expression Laboratory, Advanced Technology Program
SAIC-Frederick

Julie Hartman
Education Program Specialist
Office of the Director, Office of Scientific Operations

Cheryl Lamb
Administrative Laboratory Manager
Cancer and Inflammation Program,
Center for Cancer Research

Karen McNitt
Manager, Scientific and Microcomputer Applications,
Computer & Statistical Services, Data Management Services

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Greek Heritage Celebration

March is Greek Heritage Month so feed your inner Greek!
In celebration, Mr. Taso Kolitsopoulos and the Discovery Café will serve special, Greek meals.

Event Date/Time: Wed. & Thurs., March 28-29, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Event Location: Discovery Café, Bldg. 549

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Scottish Heritage Celebration

In honor of Scottish Heritage Month, the Employee Diversity Team (EDT) has arranged to have a bagpiper play at the April 3rd Farmers' Market.

Come out, enjoy the music & learn more about the art of piping. The musician is SAIC-Frederick's very own Ms. Julie Bullock!

Event Date/Time: Tuesday, April 3rd 2012 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (weather permitting!)
Event Location:Parking area in front of Bldg. 549

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Hispanic Heritage Celebration

September is Hispanic Heritage Month.
In celebration, Mr. Taso Kolitsopoulos and the Discovery Café will offer a special menu.

Event Date/Time: Fri., September 28, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Event Location: Discovery Café, Bldg. 549

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Regional News & Events

Frederick's International Women's Day Celebration

Event Date: Thursday, March 8th, 2012
Event Time: Tuesday 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Event Location: Hood College; Hodson Auditorium in Rosenstock Hall; 401 Rosemont Avenue; Frederick, MD 21701
Tickets: Tickets are $5.00, children 12-18 and students with student ID are free.
Event Registration: Frederick's International Women's Day Celebration
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Greek Festival

Event Date: Thursday, May 17th - Sunday, May 20th, 2012
Event Time: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Event Location: Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church; 920 W. Seventh St.; Frederick, MD 21701
Event Details: Greek Foods, Entertainment (Musicians/Dancing) Weekends & Evenings

American Indian Pow-Wow Frederick Fairgrounds

Event Date: Saturday, May 19th - Sunday, May 20th, 2012
Event Time: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Admission: Ages 13-up, $8.00; Ages 3-12, $5.00; Ages 2 and under free.
Event Location: EventPlex at Frederick Fairgrounds; 797 Patrick Street; Frederick, MD 21705
Event Details: Ceremonial American Indian Dancers in Regalia, Singers, Drummers, Native American Storytelling, Artists, and Crafts Persons.

West Virginia's Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival

Event Date: Friday, June 8th - Sunday, June 10th, 2012
Event Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Admission: Adults, $7.00; Ages 6-17, $4.00; Children 6 and under are free.
Event Location: Sam Michael's Park; 1330 Job Corps Road; Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
Event Details: Approx. 200 Craft Persons, Hands-on Arts Activities that Emphasize Appalachian Heritage & Culture, Live Music.
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American Indian Pow-Wow Howard County Fairgrounds

Event Date: Saturday, July 14th - Sunday, July 15th, 2012
Event Time: Saturday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Admission: Ages 13-up, $10.00; Ages 3-12, $6.00; Ages 2 and under free.
Event Location: Howard County Fairgrounds, Exhibition Hall (newly air-conditioned); 1022 Fairgrounds Road; West Friendship, MD 21794
Event Details: Ceremonial American Indian Dancers in Regalia, Singers, Drummers, Native American Storytelling, Artists, and Crafts Persons.

Greek Festival

Event Date: Thursday, September 7th - Sunday, September 9th, 2012
Event Time: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Event Location: Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church; 920 W. Seventh St.; Frederick, MD 21701
Event Details: Greek Foods, Entertainment (Musicians/Dancing) Weekends & Evenings

Festival of India

Event Date: Saturday, September 15, 2012
Event Time: Saturday 5:00 PM - Onwards
Admission: FREE
Sponser: The India Association of Frederick, Inc.
Event Location: William R. Talley Recreation Center (Frederick Armory); 121 Bentz Street; Frederick, Maryland 21701
Event Details: Events depicting the culture, culinary, colors and costumes of the India Subcontinent
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Adams County Heritage Festival

Event Date: Sunday, September 16th
Event Time: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Admission and parking: FREE
Event Location: Gettysburg Rec Park; 545 Long Lane; Gettysburg, PA 17325
Event Details: Different cultures shared through food, music & art
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West Virginia's Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival

Event Date: Friday, September 28th - Sunday, September 30th, 2012
Event Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Admission: Adults, $7.00; Ages 6-17, $4.00; Children 6 and under are free.
Event Location: Sam Michael's Park; 1330 Job Corps Road; Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
Event Details: Approx. 200 Craft Persons, Hands-on Arts Activities that Emphasize Appalachian Heritage & Culture, Live Music.
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Frederick Oktoberfest

Event Date: Sunday, September 29th - Sunday, September 30th, 2012
Event Time: Saturday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Admission: $5.00; Children 2 and under are free.
Event Location: Frederick Fairgrounds; East Patrick Street; Frederick, MD 21705
Event Details: German foods, Biergarten and family fun

Oktoberfest at Schifferstadt

Event Date: Sunday, October 20th - Sunday, October 21th, 2012
Event Time: Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Event Location: 1110 Rosemont Avenue; Frederick, MD 21701
Event Details: German food, beer tent, music, cultural activities, juried arts and crafts, colonial living history demonstrations and children's fun