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Sunday, Oct. 2
EXHIBIT
Boonsborough Museum of History
Open Sundays through December - 1 to 4 p.m.
The Boonesborough Museum of History
109 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
The museum contains a collection of historical objects of local and national significance. For information about the museum, go to www.facebook.com/BoonsboroughMuseum
FAMILY
Apple Fest
Sunday, Oct. 2 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
south of Hagerstown
Washington County Rural Heritage Museum hosts the eighth annual Apple Fest. Homemade apple dumplings and baked sale goods available for purchase. Forever Young will perform. Bring lawn chairs. Tour the Life Before 1940 Museum, Farm Museum and Transportation Museum. The village and homestead will be open with demonstrators.
Celebrate Storer College's 155th Anniversary
Sunday, Oct. 2 - 3 to 5 p.m.
Mather Training Center
51 Mather Place
Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and the Storer College National Alumni Association honor the legacy of Storer College. The commemoration will include an anniversary proclamation of the Soldier's Gate by SCNAA president James Green Jr., and the tolling of the bells in memory of deceased Storer College alumni. Following the ceremony, join a park ranger in front of the Mather Training Center at 3:45 p.m. for a program on the Lockwood House, birthplace of Storer College. The Storer College exhibit, on the first floor of Mather Training Center, will be open. Outdoor activities will be held in Mather Training Center if there is inclement weather.
Candlelight Vigil for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding
Sunday, Oct. 2 - 6 to 7 p.m.
St. John's Lutheran Church Courtyard
141 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
A community event for those who have a lived experience of mental illness and for those mourning the loss of a loved one to suicide. The event is sponsored by Healthy Washington County, Behavioral Health Subcommittee. Call 301-733-0331, ext. 1228, or email curt.miller@brooklane.org.
Cumberland Valley Woodcarvers
Sunday, Oct. 2 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Charles Brightbill Environmental Center
James Buchanan High School
4773 Fort Loudon Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
Area chainsaw carver Brandan Gray will be at the center on Saturday. Concessions including Williamson Ruritan homemade ice cream will be available. Free admission. twep.org/events.html
Catoctin Gas & Steam Engine Show
Sunday, Oct. 2 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wolfsville Ruritan Park
12708 Brandenburg Hollow Road
Myersville, Md.
Gas and steam engines, antique tractors and cars, sawmill demonstration, flea market, yard sales and craft vendors, kids playground. Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m., sausage, egg and cheese sandwiches; lunch from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ham and chicken slippery pot pie, bean soup and chicken corn soup, sandwiches and french fries; ice cream by Antietam Dairy. Saturday at 2 p.m. features a pedal pushers contest for kids.
FUNDRAISER
Taste of the Town
Sunday, Oct. 2 - 5 p.m.
Green Grove Gardens
1032 Buchanan Trail East
Greencastle, Pa.
Sample food from the area's restaurants. Proceeds benefit Reach of Washington County. $50 per person. Sponsorships available. For tickets, go to www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/116266. Enter the total amount for your table or ticket(s) in the donation box and email call 301-733-2371, ext. 101 or email corinne@reachofWC.org.
MUSIC
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
Sunday, Oct. 2 - 7:30 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
The tribute concert includes ABBA's most iconic hits. Tickets cost $35 to $50. Discounts for military, seniors ages 62 and older, students, Frederick City employees and Frederick Arts Council members. Call 301-600-2828 or go to Weinbergcenter.org/
Monday, Oct. 3
LECTURE
McCauley Lecture: 'Confluence: Harpers Ferry as Destiny'
Monday, Oct. 3 - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Branch Washington County Free Library
100 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Dennis Frye and Catherine Magi Oliver will discuss the topic, "Confluence: Harpers Ferry as Destiny." Registration is encouraged, but not required. Go to tinyurl.com/ycy6br6h.
Library 101
Tuesday, Oct. 4 - 7 p.m.
Smithsburg Library
66 W. Water St.
Smithsburg
Smithsburg Branch Library began 101 years ago when a women's reading club took action to buy a building at auction for a town library. Presentation by Smithsburg Historical Society. Free. Call 301-824-7722 to register.
Tuesday, Oct. 4
FAMILY
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Outdoor School
Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cool Spring Preserve
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
The Potomac Valley Audubon Society will hold fall outdoor educational programs for children ages 5 to 10. October's theme will be Welcome Fall. Sessions are limited to 10 children and two adult instructors. Tuition is $235 for non-members; $215 members. For detailed descriptions, to enroll and to find out information, go to www.potomacaudubon.org/education, email amy@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Thursday, Oct. 6
EXHIBITS
Paintings by Kirsten Lee
Continues through Monday, Oct. 31 - Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.; reception Sunday, Sept. 11 - 2 to 4 p.m.
South Jefferson Public Library
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
Lee creates in photography, paint and mixed media. Call 304-725-6227 or go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com.
Discover Berkeley History
Continues through Friday, Dec. 30
Martinsburg Public Library
101 W. King St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
A series of exhibits illustrating the county's history, from the times of Morgan Morgan and Adam Stephen to the arrival of the B&O Railroad, the Civil War and the booms of agriculture, orchards and textile industries. Exhibit displays will change every two months throughout 2022. Go to Berkeleywv250.com.
10th Annual Eastern West Virginia Juried Exhibit
Continues through Saturday, Oct. 8 - Hours are Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Berkeley Art Works
116 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
The exhibit highlights the work of artists living in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and includes paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture. Go to https://berkeleyartswv.org/.
FAMILY
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Outdoor School
Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Yankauer Preserve
438 Whitings Neck Road
Martinsburg, W.Va.
The Potomac Valley Audubon Society will hold fall outdoor educational programs for children ages 5 to 10. October's theme is Welcome Fall. Sessions are limited to 10 children and two adult instructors. Tuition is $235 for non-members; $215 members. For detailed descriptions, to enroll and to find out information, go to www.potomacaudubon.org/education, email amy@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Explore! Program for Kids
Thursday, Oct. 6 - 4 to 5 p.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
The theme will be Discovering Sunflowers. Students will investigate the giant flower head itself, learn about the seeds and find out if they are edible, and explore the life cycle of the tall flowers. Kids also will listen to a related storybook and create a sunflower sun catcher craft to take home. All program activities are outside. Sessions are taught by Institute educators; programs include educational activities related to the season and theme. Students may attend any or all sessions. Registration and payment are required in advance. $6; $5 members of The Institute. Attendance is limited. To register, go to www.Natureandcultureinstitute.org.
StoryWalkⓇ
Registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 6; event is Sunday, Oct. 9 - 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
The Institute's monthly StoryWalkⓇ will feature "The Pumpkin Fair" by Eve Bunting. Kids in grades kindergarten through five may be dropped off and picked up at 3 p.m All families are welcome, but activities are geared for preschool and elementary-age kids. Kids will join a fun guided walk along the story trail as they read the book together, then make a special craft project to take home. Limited to 20 children. To register, email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org. Go to natureandcultureinstitute.org/.
MUSIC
Shepherd University School of Music Salon Series
Thursday, Oct. 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Shepherd University
W.H. Shipley Recital Hall
Frank Arts Center
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Rhythm, Spice and Everything Nice features faculty members Andrea Diggs on flute, Bob Sykes on piano, Kevin Pace on bass and Kelton Norris on drums. The program will include the sounds of Antonio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim, Astor Panteleon Piazolla and others. Free. and open to the public. Go to www.shepherd.edu/music/calendar-of-concerts.
Friday, Oct. 7
EXHIBITS
In-Sights
Continues through Saturday, Oct. 29 - 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays; 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays; and by appointment.
Gallery 50
50 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Hosted by The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro. The exhibit showcases the work of five artists — Kirby Heltebridle, Robyn Jacobs, Patricia McCleary and Ann Ruppert — and photographs by Dan Mangan. Call 717-655-2500 or go to www.artsalliancegw.org.
'It's a Fright'
Friday, Sept. 30, through Sunday, Oct. 30 - Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.
Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
480 Highland Ave.
Hagerstown City Park
Hagerstown
An exhibit by Valley Art Association members. Call 301-797-2867 or go to www.facebook.com/ValleyArtAssociation.Hagerstown.Md
'Color of Freedom, Joseph Holston: Journey Along the Underground Railroad'
Continues through Saturday, Jan. 14 - Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown
Joseph Holston leads his audience through four movements that deepen our understanding of America's Black enslaved people's experience. Free. To register for the meet-the-artist reception, call 301-739-5727 or email drastelli@wcmfa.org.
Members' Work from The Foundry
Continues through Thursday, Oct. 13 - Hours are Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Foundry
100 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures and more. Call 717-264-2783 or email philip.lindsey@wilson.edu.
The Artbarn in Amaranth — Farm to Easel Show
Continues through Sunday, Nov. 6 - Hours are Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Ice House
Corner of Independence and Mercer streets
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
The Artbarn in Amaranth is an artist residency program where experienced urban artists can create in a visually stimulating location. Call 304-258-2300 or go to www.macicehouse.org.
FAMILY
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - 1 to 5 p.m.
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
296 S. Burhans Blvd., U.S. 11
Hagerstown
Thomas the Tank Engine layouts, O three-rail interactive layout and Midwood Junction layout, O-scale two-rail and HO-scale layouts, historic photo and document display, railroad artifacts and more. $6; $1, for children ages 4 through 16; free for children 3 and younger . Call 301-739-4665 or go to www.roundhouse.org.
FUNDRAISER
Friends of Shepherdstown Library and Shepherdstown Public Library Golf Scramble
Friday, Oct. 7 - sign-in at 7:30 a.m.; shotgun start at 9 a.m.
The Club at Cress Creek
100 Cress Creek Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
The format is a four-person scramble/18-hole event. $100, individual golfer, includes breakfast and post-round lunch; $360 foursome, includes breakfast and post-round lunch; $20 bonus package; 50/50 raffle tickets. $30 for dinner only. Call 304-876-2783 or go to www.sheplibrary.org.
Meat Raffle
Friday, Oct. 7 - doors open, 5 p.m.; meal served, 6 p.m.; raffle, 7 p.m.
South Mountain Fire Department
11207 Loop Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
Meal and meat raffle. Proceeds benefit South Mountain Fire Department. Call 717-749-5733.
LECTURE
Mark Twain at Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library
Friday, Oct. 7 - 6 p.m.
Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library
151 Polk St.
Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
Doug Riley will portray Mark Twain and take questions in and out of character. The character of Twain will discuss traveling the country and relate his humorous observations of the human condition. Free. Call the library at 304-535-2301 or stop by to sign up to attend.
MOVIES
'4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days' Screening and Discussion
Friday, Oct. 7 - 7 p.m.
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Auditorium
213 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
The Shepherd Film Society will screen the film, which depicts the story of two young women trying to deal with an unwanted pregnancy in authoritarian Romania. A discussion led by Dr. Howard Wachtel.
72 Film Fest
Friday, Oct. 7 - 6:30 p.m. student block, 8:30 p.m. amateur/pro block, and Saturday, Oct. 8 - 7 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
Frederick's annual film competition. Students, amateurs and pro teams are challenged in one weekend to write, direct, edit and turn in a short film based on a particular theme. $15 each day; two days $22. Go to weinbergcenter.org/shows/72-film-fest-friday/ or call 301-600-2828.
MUSIC
Blues Traveler
Friday, Oct. 7 - 9 p.m.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
750 Hollywood Drive
Charles Town, W.Va.
Ages 21 and older. Tickets cost $45 to $75. Go to www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment/event-center or call 800-795-7001.
ZZ Top
Friday, Oct. 7 - 7:30 p.m.
H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
Shippensburg University
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Tickets cost $79 to $109. For tickets, go to www.luhrscenter.com/events/ or call 717-477-7469.
ONSTAGE
'Veronica's Room'
Fridays, Oct. 7, 21 - 6 p.m.; Saturdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22; Sunday, Oct. 23 - 1 p.m.
Washington County Playhouse
44 N. Potomac St., rear
Hagerstown
A mystery thriller by the author of "Rosemary's Baby." $59.50; $49.50, ages 5 to 12; $53.50, members of military only and first responder, police and fire, responder only. Tickets include dinner and show. All tickets subject to a $2 order fee. Children 4 and younger will not be admitted. Call 301-739-7469 or go to washingtoncountyplayhouse.com/.
Saturday, Oct. 8
EXHIBIT
Berkeley Arts Council Arts Expo 2022
Saturday, Oct. 8 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Martinsburg Roundhouse
100 E. Liberty St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Demonstrations by local artists in painting, drawing, woodworking and wood joinery, faux painting, collage, assemblage, metal sculpture, wool felting, Psanky egg painting, comic book making and more. Musical performances include the Berkeley Community Chorus, Martinsburg High School Strings and Apollo Youth Program. Local artist Dan Mace will be telling stories at his demonstration booth. Free. Go to Berkeleyartswv.org.
Art in the Hallway
Continues through October
Meritus Medical Center
Area between the hospital's main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
Artwork by Sue Bell will be on display and for sale. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop with a portion of the proceeds donated to Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary.
FAMILY
Keep on Rollin' — Outdoor Roller Skating
Saturday, Oct. 8 - 5 to 9 p.m.
Hatter's Plaza behind The Maryland Theatre and Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
19 Rochester Place
Downtown Hagerstown
An outdoor roller rink will be set. Skates will be available for use or bring your own. Go to www.mainstreethagerstown.org/events.
Rohrersville Ruritan Fall Car Show
Saturday, Oct. 8 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; registration 9 a.m. to noon, awards at 1:30 p.m.
Rohrersville Ruritan Park
20123 Rohrersville School Road
Rohrersville
Awards for the two 20 cars, top three trucks, top three Jeeps, top three motorcycles, people's choice and president's choice. $10 registration fee. Dash plaques to the first 50 entries. Raffles, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, food and music. For information, call 240-818-1038.
'For the Defence of this Province': Artillery and Musketry
Saturday, Oct. 8 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fort Frederick State Park
11100 Fort Frederick Road
Big Pool
Experience military life during the French and Indian War with the men and women of the Maryland Provincial Companies of Foot. Highlights include cannon firing demonstrations, musket firing presentations, hearth cooking, military drills and children's drill. Park entrance fees apply. Call 301-842-2155.
Cruise-in
Saturday, Oct. 8 - noon to 4 p.m.
Byron Memorial Park
11 Park Road
Williamsport
Cruise-in with food, music and a 50/50 drawing. $5.
FUNDRAISER
Spaghetti Dinner
Saturday, Oct. 8 - 4 p.m.
Broadfording Church of the Brethren Fellowship
14010 Greencastle Pike
Hagerstown
Sponsored by Clear Spring Lions Club. The menu includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti, salad and breadsticks from Olive Garden, and choice of drinks and homemade desserts. Eat-in only. Proceeds benefit Clear Spring Lions administrative and community service projects.
Oktoberfest
Saturday, Oct. 8 - 6 to 9 p.m.; doors open at 5 p.m.
The Barrel House
39 N. Third St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Music will be provided by Blaskapelle Shippensburg. $15; $25 per couple in advance; $20 per person at the door. Tickets include admission, pretzel bites, non-alcoholic drinks and a goodie bag. Tickets are limited. Proceeds benefit Cumberland Valley School of Music. For tickets, go to cvsmusic.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/10098
MUSIC
MSO Presents 'Celebration'
Saturday, Oct. 8 - 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 18 - 3 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra will present "Celebration" featuring pianist Michelle Cann. Tickets cost $14 to $74 plus service fees. Go to marylandsymphony.secure.force.com/ticket#/.
Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis: Grits & Glamour Tour
Saturday, Oct. 8 - 7:30 p.m.
H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
Shippensburg University
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Tickets cost $39 to $59. For tickets, go to www.luhrscenter.com/events/ or call 717-477-7469.
ONSTAGE
Chef Robert Irvine Live
Saturday, Oct. 8 - 8 p.m.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
750 Hollywood Drive
Charles Town, W.Va.
Robert Irvine is the host of Restaurant: Impossible. For ages 21 and older. Tickets cost $35 to $60. Go to www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment/event-center or call 800-795-7001.
'Murder on the Orient Express'
Continues through Sunday, Nov. 6 - Fridays and Saturday evenings and matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
5 Willowdale Drive
Frederick, Md.
Hercule Poirot must identify the murderer on the Orient Express. Based on the book by Agatha Christie. Fridays and Sundays, $54; $44, ages 12 and younger; Saturdays, $57; $47 ages 12 and younger. Go to www.wayoffbroadway.com/box-office or call 301-662-6600.
SHOPPING
Community Yard Sale
Saturday, Oct. 8 - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fairgrounds Park
521 N. Cannon Ave.
Hagerstown
Rain or shine. $20 per stall. Call 301-739-8577, ext. 169.
MUSIC
The Eagles Greatest Hits
Sunday, Oct. 9 - 8 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
A note for note, cut for cut recreation of The Eagles Greatest Hits. Performed by Classic Albums Live. Tickets cost $29.75 to $39.75. Go to weinbergcenter.org or call 301-600-2828.
Monday, Oct. 10
FAMILY
Shepherd University School of Music Open House
Monday, Oct. 10 - 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shepherd University
301 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Open to all high school seniors and juniors and transfer students interested in pursuing a degree in music at Shepherd. While on campus, students will attend classes, meet music faculty and current students, visit with representatives from the Office of Admissions, hear ensemble rehearsals and performances, have lunch in the Ram's Den and take a guided campus tour. For information and to register, go to www.shepherd.edu/music/comevisitus/.
Wednesday, Oct. 12
LECTURE
'Climate Change in Our Backyard'
Wednesday, Oct. 12 - 7 to 8 p.m.
Hospice of the Panhandle Education Center
330 Hospice Lane
Kearneysville, W.Va.
Dr. Nathaniel (Than) Hitt will present "Climate Change in Our Backyard: An Introduction to USGS Research in Bullskin Run and Streams Across the Region." The presentation will cover several topics, including climate change and fresh biodiversity in Appalachia, karst terrain's importance for climate change; how the U.S. Geological Survey is addressing these issues in a regional study and more. Hosted by Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Free, no registration required. Call 681-252-1387 or email adltprograms@potomacaudubon.org.
Thursday, Oct. 13
FAMILY
Explore! Program for Kids
Thursday, Oct. 13 - 4 to 5 p.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
The theme will be Amazing Leaves! Students will learn about why leaves are so important and about their life cycle. Why do leaves change color in the fall? Investigate a leaf to see how they "breathe." Activities include a storybook about leaves, a leaf game and a leaf lantern craft to take home. All program activities are outside. Sessions are taught by Institute educators; programs include educational activities related to the season and theme. Students may attend any or all sessions. Registration and payment are required in advance. $6; $5 members of The Institute. Attendance is limited. To register, go to www.Natureandcultureinstitute.org.
LECTURE
Penn State Mont Alto Evening Talk
Thursday, Oct. 13 - 7:30 p.m.
Penn State Mont Alto
Live and via Zoom
General Studies Auditorium
1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, Pa.
Alyssa Clever and Sammi Deibel discuss Changing the Law, One Crime at a Time: Pick Your Poison and Rainmar Leguarda discusses Tips to Make the Most out of an Internship. View the night sky through telescopes from 8:45 to 10 p.m. in the field between the General Studies Building and Orchard Road, weather permitting. If it's cloudy the star party will be canceled. To register for the talk, go to tinyurl.com/mrnjzm2r or Zoom tinyurl.com/4pkkyme5. To register for the star party, go to tinyurl.com/3bapxk8u.
MUSIC
Three Dog Night
Thursday, Oct. 13 - 7:30 p.m.
H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Three Dog Night had 21 consecutive Top 40 hits. Tickets cost $44 to $59. Go to www.luhrscenterboxoffice.com/ or go to 717-477-7469.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Music, exhibits, kids' programs near Hagerstown, Franklin County, Pa.
