Mardi Gras 2023

February 18th was a fun filled night  with great music and food.  Who could ask for more with all funds going to support local charities and organizations in Frederick.  

The Frederick Women's Civic Club started the Mardi Gras fundraiser to help fund the purchase and preservation of the Historic Steiner House that was slated to be razed and the lot turned into a gas station. 

Throughout the last 61 years, our Mardi Gras event has helped us support innumerable local non-profit organization as wells as fund student scholarships. 

 A special thank you to everyone who supported our 61st Annual Mardi Gras Jazz Event whether it be those who bought tickets, donated time, sponsors, patrons, or silent auction donors.   Without your support, we would not be able to continue the support of those in need throughout Frederick.   

Special Donors:

• George B. Delaplaine, JR.
• John Derr
• Kay Koons
• George and Pam Lewis, JR.
• Sandi Long
• Deedee Randall Luttrell
• Susan and Linwood Snyder
• Mary Frances Trunk
• John and Madonna Vitarello
• Thomas Kleinhanzl
• Joanne Bee
• Leah Johnson
• James Edwin Smith

Silent Auction Donors:

• Breakers Hotel-Ocean City, MD
• Harry Richardson
• Mikki Stratmeyer
• Valerie Cramer
• WLR Automotive Group
• Wegmans

2023 Patrons: 

• Mr. Richard Basford
• Morris and Nancy Bonde
• Dr. Fred Broadrup
• Carol Feser
• Clara Dinterman
• Faye Glover
• Ro Higginbothem
• Jason and April Lee
• Kathy Necciai
• Mr. Walter Olson
• Mr. Steven Pippin
• Robin and Dean Rose
• Shane and Melinda Shanholtz
• Carroll Shry, Jr.
• Mikki Stratmeyer
• Nancy Motter Thrasher
• WLR Automotive Group, Inc
• Nancy M. Wynne
• Edward G. Higginbotham, JR.
• Kaye Shoemaker
• Nancy Boyd
• Dorothy Burhans

We want to express our deepest gratitude to all our local business who helped to sponsor our event:

• Morningside Inn
• Colonial Jewelers
• Hi-Way Liquors and Wine Cellar
• LSWG Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors
• Wegmans
• Middletown Sportsland
• PJ's Roofing, Inc
• Putman Plumbing, Inc
• R&R Garage
• The Law offices of Scott Alan Morrison, P.A.
• Mount Airy Dental Center
• Sir Speedy
• WLR Automotive Group
• Homewood at Frederick
• The Main Cup
• Holly Hills Country Club
• Griffith Energy Services

• Frederick Genau, Kimberly John Group of Re/Max Results
• Middletown Valley Bank
• Abloom Flowers and Events
• Antietam Tree and Turf
• Maryland Financial Planners, LTD
• Richard W. Blumenauer, EA LLC
• Hemp's Meats
• TT&K Nail Salon
• Fredericktown Eye Care
• Flower Fashion
• Kimberly Forrest-Les Salon
• Tara Shoemaker, Esq.
• Veridian Capital Partners
• Clagett Enterprises, Inc.
• Dynamic Automotive
• Mix 106.9 The Eagle

Paul Stull has supported many organization and charities throughout Frederick County.  He is a member of Frederick County Farm Bureau, Glade Valley Lions, Walkersville Fire Company Member of the Year, Walkersville Volunteer Rescue Company, American Legion Post #11, Frederick Elks Lodge, Brunswick Eagles Club, and Burkittsville Ruritan.  He has a BS and MS in Agriculture Education and was a reach and principal for 25 years. Was honored in 1972 vas King Comus and has been a great supporter of our Mardi Gras event over the years!

Aje grew up in Frederick.  After having a rough start in life and facing possible prison time, he realized he no longer had control over his life and admitted that his life had become unmanageable.  During his time in prison, he decided to do one of the hardest things in life: change.  With strong support of family, love of God, and many support groups, he started a new chapter of his life!  He is the Founder and Executive Director of I Believe in Me, Inc., a Frederick based non-profit focusing on the development and empowerment of urban youth between the ages of 6-16.  

He has won many awards including: 2022 Citizen of the Year, Edward D. Lowry Award for Citizenship, Outstanding Community Impact presented by the United Way, Wertheimer Fellows Award for Excellence, and William Donald Schaefer Helping Others Award.

Gable was born and raised in Frederick County.  He has a degree in Kinesiology and focuses on training through a variety of exercises from different disciplines.  He enjoys helping others, including troubled youth and special needs youth He organizes and gives free coaching sessions.  He currently teaches with Ninja Warrior and has been a supporter of Habitat for Humanity.