What Halloween fun is on tap in the Hagerstown area this weekend?
Information in the calendar is subject to change or cancellation. If your organization changes or cancels an event listed in the What's NXT calendar, please notify us immediately by emailing lifestyle@herald-mail.com or calling 301-791-6024. To submit an event, email it to the calendar at lifestyle@herald-mail.com at least 2 1/2 weeks before the event.
Thursday, Oct. 19
BOOKS
Pages and Pathways Book Group
Thursday, Oct. 19 - 10 a.m. to noon
Eidolon Preserve
2146 Orleans Road
Great Cacapon, W.Va.
For all ages. Hosted by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. The fall book is Everyone Needs a Mountain: Skylife at Eidolon by Marguerite Wykoff Zapoleon. Discussion and field trip or other activity pertaining to the book. Copies available to borrow at Case Nature Center at Cool Spring Preserve. Free. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/pages-and-pathways-book-group-4/, email info@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
CLASSES
Weekly Art Classes
Thursdays - 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Mansion House Art Gallery
480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Fine arts taught by David Buckley Good. Email davidbuckleygood@verizon.net or text 443-794-7558.
Paper Lantern Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 19 - 3 to 7 p.m.
Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library
151 Polk St.
Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
Create a lantern to carry in the Community Lantern Parade procession on Nov. 4. Free. Register at the library's front desk or call 304-535-2301.
EXHIBITS
Memories
Fridays and Saturdays - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays - 1 to 5 p.m.
The Mansion House Art Center & Gallery
480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Artwork by members of the Valley Art Association. Free. Call 301-797-2867.
Harvest Time Quilt Show
Through Tuesday, Oct. 31 - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22
Franklin County Visitors Bureau
15 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
150 quilts made by the Chambersburg Quilt Guild. Special Christmas area, quilt boutique, exhibits by Franklin County 4-H youth. Tickets on sale for raffle quilt. Call 717-552-2977 or go to ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com.
FAMILY
Historic Farmers Market
Thursday, Oct. 19 - 3 to 6 p.m.
25 W. Church St.
Hagerstown
Final farmers' market of the season. Fresh produce and baked goods. Artisan vendors. Food vendors and dinner tent. Humane Society of Washington County will host an adoption event. Market hosted by the city of Hagerstown.
LECTURE
The Importance of Keeping Fit & Flexible
Thursday, Oct. 19 - 11:30 a.m.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
891 Foxcroft Ave.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Presented by Lia K. Anderson, Outpatient Rehabilitation Manager at WVU Berkeley Medical Center. Join Pikeside United Methodist Church OAKS Ministry for lunch and guest speaker. RSVP by calling the church at 304-26-4633.
MUSIC
ZoSo: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
Thursday, Oct. 19 - 7:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Tribute band — classic live Zeppelin music of 1968-1977. $17 to $39. Go to mdtheatre.org/zoso or call 301-790-2000.
U.S. Navy Sea Chanters
Thursday, Oct. 19 - 7 p.m.
Frank Arts Center Theater
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
The Navy's official chorus performs a variety of music, including traditional choral music, sea chanteys, patriotic fare, opera, Broadway and contemporary music. Free. Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/music/calendar-of-concerts.
Friday, Oct. 20
CLASSES
How to do Framing Under Glass
Deadline to register is Friday, Oct. 20; Class is Thursday, Oct. 26 - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Taught by Trish Suder and Janie Moltrup. $45 ($30 members) includes materials for one custom mat. Additional supplies may be purchased on the day of the class. Advance registration is required by Friday, Oct. 20. Go to janiemoltrup.com.
Uke-Sing & Jammers
Friday, Oct. 20 - 5 p.m.
BlackCat Music Cooperative
155 Independence St.
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
For intermediate ukulele players. Instructor is Mike Kligerman. Beginners welcome to watch and learn. Call 717-331-3357 or email Mckliger@frontiernet.net.
FAMILY
Mommy/Daddy/Guardian and Me Bonding Through Art Hour
Fridays, Oct. 20 and Nov. 3 - 10 to 11 a.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown
For ages 3 to 5 with an adult. Connect with your little one by looking at, talking about and making art together. Free. Space limited. Contact Director of Education Kellie Mele at educator@wcmfa.org.
FUNDRAISERS
Chicken BBQ, Fried Country Ham Sandwiches, Soup and Bake Sale
Deadline to order in advance is Friday, Oct. 20, 8 p.m.; Sale is Saturday, Oct. 21 - 9 a.m. until sold out
Boonsboro Ambulance and Rescue Co.
7619 Old National Pike
Boonsboro
Last sale of the season. Chicken dinner is $11, includes half a chicken, baked beans and applesauce. Half a chicken only is $9. Fried country ham sandwich is $6. Also, variety of soups and baked goods for sale. Call 301-667-2301 (before 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, to order in advance).
Chip in for Quality Education Golf Tournament
Friday, Oct. 20 - registration 9 a.m., shotgun start 10 a.m.
Black Rock Golf Course
20025 Mt. Aetna Road
Hagerstown
Hosted by Education Foundation of Washington County Public Schools. Space is limited. First come, fist served. $100 per individual golfer, $400 per foursome team. Supports Education Foundation of WCPS. Call 304-268-1029, email execdirector@educationfoundationofwcps.org or go to www.educationfoundationofwcps.org/golf.
MUSIC
Bumper Jacksons: Jazz - Country - Swing - Blues
Friday, Oct. 20 - 7:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Music from the streets of New Orleans to Appalachian hollers. A Hagerstown Community Concert. General seating. $30 adults, $10 ages 4 to 17. Go to http://mdtheatre.org or call 301-790-2000.
Joy, Joy, Joy United
Friday, Oct. 20 - door open 6 p.m., music 7 p.m.
Westview Baptist Church
301 S. Louisiana Ave.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Gospel concert featuring Ernie Hasse & Signature Sound and Promised Land Quartet. $20 advance general admission, $30 general admission day of concert. Call 540-481-0773 or 304-274-6193, or go to https://www.itickets.com/events/473894.
Shepherd University Jazz Ensemble
Friday, Oct. 20 - 7:30 p.m.
Frank Arts Center Theater
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Duke Ellington's tone poem Black, Brown and Beige, along with other works from the composer's catalog. $15 general; $10 senior citizens, active-duty military, students 18 and younger, and Shepherd faculty, staff and alumni; free for Shepherd students with valid ID.
Ted Casper
Friday, Oct. 20 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Rock, R&B, funk and soul. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
OUTDOORS
Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon
Friday, Oct. 20 - 7:45 p.m.
Smithsburg Library (outside)
66 W. Water St.
Smithsburg
Gaze at Jupiter, Saturn and the moon with equipment and expertise provided by the TriState Astronomers. Free. To register, call 301-824-7722. Event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
WORKSHOP
Get Creative with Collage!
Friday, Oct. 20 - 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Scarborough Library Reading Room
Shepherd University
301 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Create collages using magazines and other paper. Led by Rachel Krantz. Also, Krantz' artwork on display until Dec. 1. Free. Call 304-876-5421.
Saturday, Oct. 21
FAMILY
2nd Annual Fly Into Action Kite Festival
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nitterhouse Soccer Complex
375 W. Washington St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Music, crafts, games, kite flying and more. Free kites given to the first 200 attendees. Hosted by Franklin Votes. Free admission. In conjunction with Chambersburg Applefest, the annual downtown fall festival by the Downtown Business Council. Free shuttle starting at 10:45 a.m. will run between the two events (provided by Chambersburg Memorial YMCA). Go to franklinvotes.org.
Changing Times - A 19th Century Tavern
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Conococheague Institute
12995 Bain Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
Learn about the industrial revolution, society norms, race, politics and technology. Firearms display. Call 717-328-2800.
Museum and Village Scavenger Hunts
Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 22 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike (Md. 65 South)
Boonsboro
Children are given a list of 40 images of artifacts to search for at three indoor museums and an outdoor rural village. Early Living Museum, Farm Museum and Transportation Museum. Free, donations accepted. Gift shop. Go to www.ruralheritagemuseum.org or call 240-420-1714 to leave a message.
Community Days
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 10 a.m. to noon
Shepherd University Agricultural Innovation Center
Tabler Farm
482 Billmyer Mill Road
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Madison Hale, farm coordinator, will give a lesson on how to make hot sauce with flavor combinations. Guided stroll through a wooded section of the farm. Free, donations accepted. To register, go to https://www.shepherd.edu/community-days-at-tabler-farm.
Community Yard Sale
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Stables at Fairgrounds Park
351 N. Cleveland Ave.
Hagerstown
Seventy-two stalls selling yard sale goods. Unique treasures. Hosted by Hagerstown Parks & Recreation.
Berkeley Springs Studio Tour
Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 22 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Artists' studios
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Self-guided driving tour of artists' studios (16 artists, eight studios) in and around Berkeley Springs. Includes contemporary and traditional art and fine crafts in different media. Artists will demonstrate and describe their processes. Maps available at the Ice House Gallery (138 Independence St., Berkeley Springs). Free. Call 800-447-8797, or go to bsstour.org or berkeleysprings.com.
Fort Ritchie & Catoctin History Bus Trip
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
JCPenney (bus leaves from parking lot)
Valley Mall
17301 Valley Mall Road
Hagerstown
Hosted by the Washington County Historical Society. Explore Catoctin Mountain historic treasures, with tour guide WCHS Executive Director Andy Stout. Complimentary lunch at Fort Ritchie, and snacks and beverages available throughout the day. $130 per person, includes a complementary WCHS individual membership ($100 for WCHS members). To register, go to https://ow.ly/zoUG50PIAQI, email info@washcohistory.org or call 301-797-8782.
FUNDRAISERS
Roots & Stones: An Afternoon in the Cemetery
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 3 to 5 p.m. (rain date is Oct. 22)
Halfway African American Cemetery
11025 Clinton Ave.
Hagerstown
Hosted by Friends of Halfway African American Cemetery. Light food, drinks, an archaeology tour of the cemetery, door prizes, a silent auction and more. An artist's impression of what the cemetery looked like in 1910 will be unveiled. $25 per person. Go to Eventbrite ("Roots & Stones"), email halfwaycemetery@gmail.com or call 240-385-7124. Proceeds benefit ongoing preservation efforts of the cemetery.
17th Annual Art for the Animals
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Howard's Art and Frames
1256 Dual Hwy.
Hagerstown
Tail-End reception and awards ceremony (6:30 to 8 p.m.); silent auction (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.). All proceeds go to the Humane Society of Washington County. Call 301-733-2722, email howardsart@aol.com or go to www.howardsarts.com.
MUSIC
Mimi Minagawa Concert Pianist
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 2 p.m.
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Utica
10621 Old Frederick Road
Thurmont, Md.
International concert pianist performs. Presented by GreenSpring Maryland Concert Series. Free. Go to greenspringmusic.org or email academy@greenspringmusic.org.
The Sixties Show
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 7:30 p.m.
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
Shippensburg University
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Features former band members of The Who and John Fogerty. Special effects, narration, '60s archival audio and newsreel footage, and a light show. $29 to $49. Go to luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.
Lynn Routzahn
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 10 a.m. to noon
Brooke's House Coffee & Chocolate Shop
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
Variety. Call 240-203-8183.
Music for Organ and Trumpet
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 4:30 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
15 Randolph Ave.
Hagerstown
Trinity Fine Arts Series. Christopher Schroeder, organ, and Gil Hoffer, trumpet. Free. Call 301-733-2878.
Shepherd University Ram Band
Saturday, Oct. 21 - noon
Ram Stadium
Shepherd University
301 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
50th anniversary show at half-time of Homecoming football game (Shepherd vs. West Chester University). Game ticket required. $15-$30 general, $5-$10 student (kindergarten through college).
ONSTAGE
Beadle's Make Me Laugh Comedy Tour
Saturday, Oct. 21 - doors open 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.
The Real Deal Jamaican Restaurant
71 W. Franklin St.
Hagerstown
Features Kool Bubba Ice, Jimmy Hayes Jr., Charlotte Dicentra and Chad Beadle. $20 (VIP package $30). Call 240-367-5052. Go to www.makemelaughcomedy.com.
Whose Live Anyway?
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 8 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
All ages welcomed; rated PG-13. Comedy and song based on audience suggestions. The current cast members of the TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? improv tour. Cast members include Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray. $50 to $64. Go to mdtheatre.org or call 301-790-2000.
OUTDOORS
Special Restoration Work
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 9 a.m. to noon; Saturday, Nov. 4 - 3 to 5 p.m.
Cool Spring Nature Preserve
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
Hosted by Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Help get rid of invasive plants. Led by Bob Schwartz, forester, restoration ecologist and PVAS volunteer. Learn about different plant species. Gloves and hand tools provided. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/calendar/, email katelyn@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Bird Walk
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 7:30 to 10 a.m.
USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center
11649 Leetown Road
Kearneysville, W.Va.
For all skill levels. Children 12 and older must be accompanied by an adult. Led by Potomac Valley Audubon Society volunteers Beth Poole and Heather Walsh. Wear sturdy shoes; bring water. Free. Registration is required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/usgs-eastern-ecological-science-center-fall-bird-walk/, email Kristin@potomacaudubon.org, or call 681-252-1387.
Sunday, Oct. 22
FAMILY
Car, Truck & Motorcycle Cruise-in
Sunday, Oct. 22 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Hagerstown Seventh-day Adventist Church
11507 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown
Meet John Earnhardt. Bluegrass music, food. Call 301-733-4411 or go to www.hagerstownadventist.org.
Clear Spring High School Alumni Museum
Sunday, Oct. 22 - 2 to 5 p.m. (museum open the third Sunday of each month)
Clear Spring High School
12630 Broadfording Road
Clear Spring
Printed and collectible memorabilia on display. Call 301-766-8082.
Bowman House Museum Tours
Sunday, Oct. 22 - 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Bowman House Museum and Pottery
323 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
Hearth-cooking demonstrations of 18th and 19th century foods, raised bed vegetable garden, museum tours. Go to https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/bowman-house or email info@boonsborohistoricalsociety.org.
MUSIC
Guy Penrod
Sunday, Oct. 22 - 3 p.m.
Capitol Theatre Center
159 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Country Gospel. Concessions. $34 general, $29 ages 60 and older, $25 military and frontline workers, $24 ages 18 and younger. Go to thecapitoltheatre.org or call 717-263-0202.
Saxophone Recital
Sunday, Oct. 22 -5 p.m.
Frank Arts Center W. H. Shipley Recital Hall
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Jacob Miner. Free.
Piano Recital
Sunday, Oct. 22 - 3 p.m.
Frank Arts Center W. H. Shipley Recital Hall
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Kaitlyn Warren. Free.
Shippensburg Band Annual Fall Concert
Sunday, Oct. 22 - 2:30 p.m.
Shippensburg Church of the Brethren
253 E. Garfield St.
Shippensburg, Pa.
Free admission and parking; donations accepted for Shippensburg Band, a nonprofit. Go to www.shipband.org.
OUTDOORS
Hike with a Naturalist
Sunday, Oct. 22 - 9 a.m. (meet at visitor center)
Greenbrier State Park
21843 National Pike
Boonsboro
Led by a Greenbrier Park naturalist. Learn about the plants, insects, birds and animals in the park. About 0.8 miles. Moderate/easy difficulty. Call 301-791-4656 or email laura.nalven@maryland.gov.
Monday, Oct. 23
LECTURE
China's Access to U.S. Technology: Who is Winning?
Monday, Oct. 23 - 6:30 p.m.
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Auditorium
Shepherd University
213 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Presented by Stephen Hall. Part of Shepherd University's Fall President's Lecture Series. Free. Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/president/presidents-lecture-series.
WORKSHOP
Life Drawing
Mondays, Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mansion House Art Center & Gallery
480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Uninstructed open-studio, figure-drawing sessions with professional models; shared model fees only. Email valleyartinfo@gmail.com or call 304-261-9583 (no texts).
Tuesday, Oct. 24
OUTDOORS
Nature Walk & Printing with Plants
Tuesday, Oct. 24 - 5 to 6:30 p.m.
For all ages. Walk led by Nathaniel Sharp. Hands-on workshop led by Katama Murray. Create prints on silk fabric with plants. Hosted by Potomac Valley Audubon Society. All materials provided. $12. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/nature-walk-printing-with-plants/, email Kristin@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Wednesday, Oct. 25
SOCIAL
Coffee & Connections
Wednesday, Oct. 25 - 8 to 9 a.m.
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Meet artist Jennie Avila and see her artwork while having coffee and conversation with other attendees. $10 (free for chamber members). To register, email maddie@hagerstown.org or call 301-739-2015.
Thursday, Oct. 26
LECTURE
Let's Talk Art
Thursday, Oct. 26 - 6 p.m.
Online
Join Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Executive Director Sarah Hall and Agnita M. Stine Schreiber Curator Daniel Fulco for a discussion about recent art conservation projects and autumn landscapes from the museum's collection. Free. Register in advance. Contact Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org.
MUSIC
The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute
Thursday, Oct. 26 - 7:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Live renditions of Beatles' classics. Costume changes representing eras of the Beatles' career. $34 to $64. Go to mdtheatre.org/fab-four or call 301-790-2000.
ONSTAGE
One Man Star Wars Trilogy
Thursday, Oct. 26 - 7:30 p.m.
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Comedy. Canadian actor Charles Ross plays all the Star Wars characters and sings the music. No costumes, no props, no sets. $25 general, $15 ages 17 and younger. Go to luhrscenter.com/event/one-man-star-wars-trilogy/ or call 717-477-7469.
Friday, Oct. 27
MUSIC
Cameron Molloy
Friday, Oct. 27 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Contemporary pop and folk. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Shepherd University Fall Choral Concert
Friday, Oct. 27 - 7:30 p.m.
Frank Arts Center Theater
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Shepherd University Camerata and Chamber Singers under the direction of Steven Grives. $15 general; $10 Shepherd faculty, staff, alumni, senior citizens, active-duty military, and students ages 18 and younger; free Shepherd students with valid Rambler ID.
ONSTAGE
Loving, Longing, Leaving
Friday, Oct. 27 - 7 p.m.
Opera House
131 W. German St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Written by Michael Weller. Presented by Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF). New Plays - Fall Reading Series (playwrights work with directors and actors while they continue to edit their scripts; rehearsals are staged readings). $15. Go to caft.org/2023-tickets-frs/ or call 681-240-2283.
Saturday, Oct. 28
FAITH
Candlelight Vespers Labyrinth
Saturday, Oct. 28 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Foxville Schoolhouse
Foxville Church Road
Sabillasville, Md.
Call 240-405-2173 or go to https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD.
FAMILY
Chili & Soup Cook-Off and Cake & Pie Bake-Off
Saturday, Oct. 28 - noon to 3 p.m.
Camp Tohiglo
10670 Fort Loudon Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
To attend or to be a contestant, go to camptohiglo.org/events.htm, email event@camptohiglo.org or call 717-328-2784.
18th Century Trekking
Saturday, Oct. 28 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Conococheague Institute
12995 Bain Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
Learn what was needed for a trek in the 18th century. By Stonefield Accoutrements and Oakgrove Farm. Explore 30-acre site while learning from the past. Stop by the tavern to hear 18th-century tavern music. Call 717-328-2800.
Museum and Village Scavenger Hunts
Saturday, Oct. 28, and Sunday, Oct. 29 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike (Md. 65 South)
Boonsboro
Children are given a list of 40 images of artifacts to search for at three indoor museums and an outdoor rural village. Early Living Museum, Farm Museum and Transportation Museum. Free, donations accepted. Gift shop. Go to www.ruralheritagemuseum.org or call 240-420-1714 to leave a message.
FUNDRAISERS
Kettle-Cooked Soup Sale
Saturday, Oct. 28 - 10:30 am. until sold out
South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
11207 Loop Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
Ham & bean or chicken corn. $8 per quart. To order in advance, call 717-749-5733. Proceeds benefit the fire department.
Stuff-a-Truck for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Saturday, Oct. 28 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pikeside United Methodist Church
25 Paynes Ford Road
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Hosted by Pikeside United Methodist Church. Bring non-perishable food item(s). Go to www.pikesideumc.org or call 304-263-4633.
Crusader's Cross Country Challenge
Saturday, Oct. 28 - check-in 8 to 8:45 a.m., one-mile run 9 a.m., 5K 9:30 a.m.
Washington County Regional Park
20025 Mt. Aetna Road
Hagerstown
Cross-country 5K. Race individually or as a team of 5 to 7. Also timed, one-mile race for ages 12 and younger. Awards. $25 cross-country 5K, $15 kids' one-mile race. Hosted by St. Mary's Catholic School. Proceeds benefit the school's tuition assistance fund. Go to runsignup.com/Race/MD/Hagerstown/2023CrusadersCrossCountryChallenge. Call 301-733-1184.
MUSIC
Carl Disque
Saturday, Oct. 28 - 10 a.m. to noon
Brooke's House Coffee & Chocolate Shop
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
Jazz, blues, folk. Call 240-203-8183.
ONSTAGE
Enough to Let the Light In
Saturday, Oct. 28 - 7 p.m.
Opera House
131 W. German St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Written by Paloma Nozicka. Presented by Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF). New Plays - Fall Reading Series (playwrights work with directors and actors while they continue to edit their scripts; rehearsals are staged readings). $15. Go to caft.org/2023-tickets-frs/ or call 681-240-2283.
OUTDOORS
Art in Nature
Saturday, Oct. 28 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cool Spring Preserve
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
For everyone. Printing demonstrations, guided walks (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), South Jefferson Elementary School fifth-graders' print artwork on display. Hosted by Potomac Valley Audubon Society and Rainbow Montessori School, with fiber artist Katama Murray and naturalist Nathaniel Sharp. Free. Registration not required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/art-in-nature-at-cool-spring-preserve/, email info@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Sunday, Oct. 29
MOVIE
Family Movie and Mexican Food Night
Sunday, Oct. 29 - 5 p.m.
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
13025 Greensburg Road
Smithsburg
Movie theme is unconditional love. Call 240-405-2173 or go to https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD.
MUSIC
Shippensburg University Brass Ensemble
Sunday, Oct. 29 - 3 p.m.
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Large brass choir and small chamber groups perform a variety of repertoire representing the early Renaissance period to present day. Free admission. No ticket required. Go to luhrscenter.com.
Bluegrass Hootenanny
Sunday, Oct. 29 - 2 to 4 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Led by Johnny Calamari and Brad Munn. Bring bluegrass instruments and play. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Percussion Recital
Sunday, Oct. 29 - 3 p.m.
Frank Arts Center McCoy Rehearsal Hall
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Jonathan Zutt performs. Free.
Tuesday, Oct. 31
CLASS
Fall Outdoor Program
Tuesdays, Oct. 31 and Nov. 14 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Yankauer Nature Preserve
438 Whitings Neck Road
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Sponsored by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. For homeschooled children. Hands-on, experiential learning outside. Hiking and nature exploration. Ten children per class with two instructors. $150 per child for two classes (10% discount for PVAS members). Registration is required. Call 681-252-1387, email info@potomacaudubon.org or go to www.potomacaudubon.org/calendar/month/2023-09/.
ONGOING
EXHIBITS
Treasures of State: Maryland's Art Collection
Through Sunday, Oct. 22 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (City Park)
Hagerstown
Co-organized with the Maryland State Archives. Featuring more than 90 American and European paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and decorative arts from 1750 to the present. Go to www.wcmfa.org. Call 301-739-5727.
This Majestical Roof: Impressions of Sky
Through Saturday, Oct. 28 - 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays
Gallery 50
50 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Paintings and photographs by Margery Benson, Joan Lee, Leslie McEntire, Laurie McKelvie, Rebecca Myers, Jaclyn Rice, Sandy Schuster and Amelie Lavenant Wink. Email contact@artsalliancegw.org.
Amélie Lavenant-Wink: Re-Focus
Through Tuesday, Oct. 31 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; virtual exhibit available online Saturday, Oct. 7
Washington County Arts Council
Suite 100
34 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Free. Use A&E Parking Deck (25 Renaissance Way). Call 301-791-3132 or email gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com.
Art in the Hallway
Through Tuesday, Oct. 31
Hallway between Meritus' main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
Meritus Medical Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
A collaboration of the Valley Art Association and Meritus Medical Center. Works by artist Carol Miller will be on display. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the hospital auxiliary. For gift shop hours, call 301-790-8181.
Wilson College Students' Exhibit
Through Tuesday, Oct. 31 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Coyle Free Library
102 N. Main St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Artwork by undergraduate students. Free admission. Call 717-263-1054 ext. 1003 or 717-264-2783, or email lcowles@fclspa.org or philip.lindsey@wilson.edu.
Project Linus of the Eastern Panhandle
Through Tuesday, Oct. 31 - Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
South Jefferson Public Library
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
Part of the Art in the Library Series highlighting talents of local artists. Call 304-725-6227 or go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com.
Jennie Avila Sky Cats & Fancy Plants
Through October - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Part of Art at the Chamber. Presented by the Washington County Arts Council. Call 301-739-2015.
Claire McCardell Special Installation
Through Saturday, Nov. 11 - Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Designer Claire McCardell redefined American women's fashion during the 1930s to the 1950s. The installation will include McCardell fashions from the museum's collection. Call 301-739-5727. Go to www.wcmfa.org.
From the Wild and Wonderful
Through Dec. 31. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ice House
138 Independence St.
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Produced by the Morgan Arts Council and curated by Amanda Solo. Features a wide range of media by more than 30 artists. Call 204-258-2300 or go to www.macicehouse.org.
Boonsborough Museum of History
Every Sunday - 1 to 4 p.m.
Boonsborough Museum of History
113 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
Eclectic collections of Douglas G. Bast. Parking on site. Admission by donation. Go to https://boonsboroughmoh.org or call 240-816-0488.
Miller House Museum Tours
Every Friday and Saturday - 1 to 1:50 p.m., 2 to 2:50 p.m. and 3 to 3:50 p.m.
Miller House
135 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Home of the Washington County Historical Society. Go to washcohistory.org/contact-us/ or call 301-797-8782.
FAMILY
North Square Farmers Market
Every Saturday through Nov. 18 - 8 a.m. to noon
Chambers Fort Park (parking lot)
30 Spring St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Rain or shine. Free kids' activities, live music. A project of the Downtown Business Council of Chambersburg, Pa. Inc. Email NorthSquareInfo@gmail.com or call 717-251-2446.
FUNDRAISER
4th Annual Superhero Virtual Challenge
Through Tuesday, Oct. 31 - any time (go to runsignup.com/Race/Info/WV/Martinsburg/SuperheroChallenge)
Virtual
Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite superhero attire (optional) as they clock miles on their own time, in their own way. Social media check-ins, competitions and challenge-your-friend promotions. $25 for ages 18 and older, free for ages 17 and younger. To register, go to runsignup.com/Race/Info/WV/Martinsburg/SuperheroChallenge. Email admin@mycasaep.org. Proceeds benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of the Eastern Panhandle.
HEALTH
Unity of Hagerstown's Yoga
Tuesdays - 6 p.m.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
18313 Lappans Road
Boonsboro
Led by Sandy Morrel. Exploration of breathing exercises, standard poses and meditation. Bring mat and water. $15 drop-in or $50 for five classes. Go to www.unityhagerstown.org, email unityhagerstown@live.com or call 240-409-5940.
Poolside Yoga
Through Friday, Nov. 17 - Thursdays 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., and Fridays 7 to 8 a.m.
Chambersburg Recreation Center
Room B-1
235 S. Third St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
For ages 15 and older, all skill levels. Stretch and release tensions. Led by Wendy Machemer. Gain muscle strength, improve balance and increase flexibility. Bring mat, towel,\ and water or coffee. $95 for 10 classes ($85 for borough residents), $49 for five classes ($45 for borough residents) or $10 per class ($9 for borough residents). Call 717-261-3275.
MUSIC
Open Mic Night
Every Wednesday through Nov. 15 - 7 to 9 p.m.
633 Brewing
Suite 106
118 Walnut Street
Waynesboro, Pa.
Call 717-387-5818. Go to 633brewing.com.
ONSTAGE
Misery
Through Sunday, Oct. 22 - Fridays and Saturdays at 6 p.m., and select Sundays at 1 p.m.
Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
44 N. Potomac St. (rear)
Hagerstown
Directed by Rennes Carbaugh, Stephen King's Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his Number One fan, Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. Contains adult language, themes and violence. Show preceded by dinner. $63 adults, $57 active military and first responders. For tickets, go to www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or call 301-739-7469.
SOCIAL
Trivia Night
Every Wednesday - 7 to 9 p.m.
Rough Edges
91 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Prizes. Free admission. Go to http://roughedgesbrewing.com. Call 717-655-7042.
Downtown Happy Hour
Every Thursday - 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Potomac Walk
38 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Grab a drink and socialize with others downtown. Cocktails, mocktails, beer and wine. 50/50 drawing each week with half the winnings going to a nonprofit.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Halloween, other activities in Hagerstown area for Oct. 19-22
