What's NXT
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, June 8
CLASS
Backyard Composting Seminar
Thursday, June 8, through Saturday, June 10 - 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Kearneysville Tree, Fruit, Research and Education Center
67 Apple Harvest Lane
Kearneysville, W.Va.
Learn how to effectively compost kitchen and yard waste in your backyard. Taught by certified master composters Melanie Files and Rick Lowman. Tour of Tabb and Sons Composting facility. $40, includes reference book and composting thermometer. Go to www.berkeleycountyrecycling.com, email office@berkeleycountyrecycling.com or call 304-267-9370.
EXHIBITS
Triumph and The African American Experience
Thursday, June 8 - opening reception 5 to 7 p.m.; exhibit continues through July 11 - Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; virtual exhibit available Saturday, June 10.
Washington County Arts Council
34 S. Potomac St.
Suite 100
Hagerstown
Art show and exhibition. Features eight regional artists. Hosted by the Washington County Arts Council and the Doleman Black Heritage Museum. Use A&E Parking Deck, 25 Renaissance Way, Hagerstown. Free. Virtual exhibit available Saturday, June 10, at https://www.youtube.com/@washcoarts. Call 301-791-3132 or email gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com.
It's Just the Clay Talking
Continues through Sunday, July 23 - Thursday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Ice House
138 Independence St.
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Work by eight ceramic artists from Morgan County, W.Va.; Frederick, Md.; North Beach, Md. and Hancock. Presented by the Morgan Arts Council. Go to www.macicehouse.org or call 304-258-2300.
Mothers & Daughters
Through June - from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Photographs by Mark Youngblood. 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.
The Rebirth of Art After the Pandemic
Through Friday, June 30 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
South Jefferson Public Library meeting room
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
Artwork by students at South Jefferson Elementary School. Go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com. Call 304-725-6227.
Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer & His Contemporaries
Through Sunday, Sept. 17 - Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Norwegian landscape paintings by the museum founder and his contemporaries, including American artist Frank Morse Rummel and his series of watercolors depicting Norse legends. Call 301-739-5727. Go to www.wcmfa.org.
Art in the Hallway
Through Friday, June 30
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 Chris Shingler 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.
FAMILY
Summer Reading Club: All Together Now
Through Thursday, Aug. 31 - library hours 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Washington County Free Library
100 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
For all ages. Annual self-paced reading challenge. Theme "All Together Now" is a celebration of friendship, kindness and community. Prizes. Free. Pick up copy of the Summer Reading Club Program Guide or go to washcolibrary.org/src. T-shirts available for purchase at all branches ($5 while supplies last). To log minutes read, go to https://washcolibrary.beanstack.org/ or call 301-739-3250.
Open House — Saylor House
Thursday, June 8 - 6 to 8 p.m.
Saylor House
Kiwanis Park
371 Dynasty Drive
Hagerstown
Tours of the renovations. Lecture on The Archaeology of the Saylor House by archaeologist Scott Parker at 7 p.m. Light refreshments. Call 301-739-8577.
FUNDRAISER
Warehouse Overstock Book Sale
Thursday, June 8, through Saturday, June 10 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Booksavers of Maryland
13625 Pennsylvania Ave.
Hagerstown
Nonprofit used bookstore. Books sold by the pound. Proceeds support mission and education programs worldwide through the Mennonite Central Committee. Go to booksavers.org or call 301-665-1525.
LECTURE
Defying General Pickett — Dolly Harris, Greencastle's Flag-Waving Girl
Thursday, June 8 - 7 p.m.
German Bank Barn
Allison-Antrim Museum
365 S. Ridge Ave.
Greencastle, Pa.
Monthly meeting with speaker Bonnie A. Shockey, president of Allison-Antrim Museum. Free. Donations accepted. Call 717-597-9010. Go to www.greencastlemuseum.org.
ONSTAGE
The Honky Tonk Angels
Through Sunday, June 11 - 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. (check schedule with playhouse)
Totem Pole Playhouse
9555 Golf Course Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
Comedy and classic country music. $39. Go to totempoleplayhouse.org/shows/the-honky-tonk-angels/. Call 717-352-2164.
The Golden Gays presents: Hot Flashbacks! The Musical
Thursday, June 8 - 7 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Comedy based on The Golden Girls TV series. $20 to $45. Call 301-790-2000 or go to mdtheatre.org/golden-gays.
SOCIAL
Downtown Happy Hour
Thursday, June 8 - 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Potomac Walk
38 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Every Thursday, 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 non-profit.
Friday, June 9
EXHIBIT
Time
Through Sunday, June 25 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays
The Mansion House Art Center & Gallery
480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Valley Art Association members artwork. Free. Go to valleyartassoc.org or call 301-797-2867.
FAMILY
Skate for Sobriety
Friday, June 9 - 4 to 9 p.m.
Hagerstown Skatepark
Fairgrounds Park
351 N. Cleveland Ave.
Hagerstown
All sixth- through 12th-graders invited. Featured guest speaker is O'Neal Ellerbe. Hosted by Will Boyer and Hagerstown Skatepark. Skateboarders, come prepared to pair up with new skaters. Skateboards to be given to kids in need who make the pledge to be drug, alcohol and tobacco free. Artists available to help kids decorate new skateboards. Food, music, local support organizations. Vape takeback onsite. Turn in used vapes for a gift card to Grind Skate Co.
FUNDRAISER
Cruise-In
Friday, June 9 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Byron Park
11 Park Road
Williamsport
Cars, food truck, grill, 50/50 drawing. $5. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call 301-573-1501 or email jmb@myactv.net.
LECTURE
An Evaluation of U. S. Grant's Generalship
Friday, June 9 - 6 to 8 p.m.
Miller House Museum
135 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Part of Washington County Historical Society's Culture & Cocktails. WCHS board member Bill Soulis gives his evaluation of President Grant's generalship. The cocktail is The Bourbon and Blood, a twist on the Manhattan. Light hors d'oeuvres. $15 ($10 members). Call 301-797-8782 or go to https://washcohistory.org.
MOVIE
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Friday, June 9 - 6 p.m.
City Park band shell
501 Virginia Ave.
Hagerstown
Movie begins at dusk, entertainment before the movie. Free. Hosted by Hagerstown Parks and Recreation. Call 301-739-8577 ext. 169.
MUSIC
Rich Fehle
Friday, June 9 - 6 to 9 p.m.
Rough Edges
91 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Country. Fat Russ' BBQ from 5 to 8 p.m. Free admission. Go to http://roughedgesbrewing.com. Call 717-655-7042.
Ethan Larsh
Friday, June 9 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Rock. Free; donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Funky Fridays Concert Series: The Plate Scrapers
Friday, June 9 - 6:15 p.m.
Alumni Amphitheater
Hagerstown Community College
11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown
Original bluegrass and folk music. Hosted by the Hagerstown Community College's Alumni Association. Beer and wine available for purchase. Food trucks and the alumni concession stand open. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free. Go to www.hagerstowncc.edu/advancement/alumni-news or call 240-500-2346.
OUTDOORS
Group Paddle with Antietam Creek Canoe
Deadline to register is Friday, June 9, at noon; event is Sunday, June 11 - meet at 9 a.m. for payment and safety briefing
Devil's Backbone (bridge)
18934 Lappans Road
Boonsboro
Unguided, casual. Paddle the lower Antietam with others. Starts at Devil's Backbone Bridge, ends at Molly's Hole downstream of Burnside Bridge. Kayaks available for rent ($50 per person) at Antietam Creek Canoe, 19005 Lappans Road, Boonsboro. Go to www.acwamaryland.org, email info@acwamaryland.org, or call 240-452-0426 or 240-447-0444.
The Institute's Wee Wonder Series for Preschoolers
Deadline to register is Friday, June 9; programs are Tuesdays, June 13, 20 and 27, and July 11, 18 and 25 - 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
For ages 2 1/2 to 5. Nature programs. Themes include Fun with the Sun, Water Play, The Beach, Mud Pies, Rainbows, and Reptiles and Amphibians. Taught by Institute educators. Activities include hikes, story books, rhymes, finger plays, games, crafts, songs and puppets. $60 ($48 for Institute members) per child for all six programs. Advance registration and payment for full series is required by Friday, June 9. Go to www.NatureAndCultureInstitute.org, email info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.
Saturday, June 10
DANCE
HCWDA's Line Dancing
Saturday, June 10 - 7 p.m.
Maugansville Ruritan Club Building
18007 Maugans Ave.
Hagerstown
For everyone who likes to line dance or would like to learn. Hosted by the Hagerstown Country-Western Dance Association. $7 ($5 members). Call 240-291-8961.
FAMILY
Yard Sale
Saturday, June 10 - 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fairgrounds Park
521 N. Cannon Ave.
Hagerstown
Shop 72 stalls of vendors. Rain or shine. Held every other month during park season (Aug. 12 and Oct. 21). Event hosted by Hagerstown Parks and Recreation. Go to www.hagerstownmd.org/parksandrec or call 301-739-8577 ext. 169.
Washington County Rural Heritage Museum
Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike (Route 65 South)
Boonsboro
See the vintage Camp David switchboard — and wagons, cars and taxis made in Hagerstown. Early Living Museum, Farm Museum and Transportation Museum. Free, donations accepted. Go to www.ruralheritagemuseum.org or call 240-420-1714 to leave a message.
Harriet Lane Garden Party Tea
Saturday, June 10 - 12:30 to 3 p.m.
James Buchanan Pub
15 N. Main St.
Mercersburg, Pa.
Hosted by the Franklin County (Pa.) Visitors Bureau. Join in honoring the first lady of Franklin County, 15th President James Buchanan's niece, Harriet Lane. Attendees will receive a compilation of articles about Harriet Lane written by Joan McCulloh and a keepsake teacup. Finger sandwiches of egg salad, cucumber and special chicken salad; fruit, petit four, scone and muffin; mimosa or non-alcoholic sparkling cider. $35. Go to ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com or call 866-646-8060.
Viking Day
Saturday, June 10 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Art and activities inspired by the Landscapes & Legends of Norway exhibit. Features axe-throwing, live music and drop-in art activities for kids. Free. Call 301-739-5727 or go to www.wcmfa.org.
Harpers Ferry Black Heritage Guided Walking Tour
Saturday, June 10 - 10 a.m. to noon
First Zion Baptist Church outside
1030 W. Ridge St.
Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
Learn about the thriving Black community living and working in Harpers Ferry for nearly a century after the Civil War. $20. Advance tickets required. Go to https://historicharpersferry.org/events. Sponsored by Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation. Proceeds help with the restoration of the First Zion Church building as a community center.
Market at the Park
Saturdays through Sept. 30 - 8:30 a.m. to noon (Thursday night market, Aug. 3, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; no market Aug. 5)
Main Street Park
25 E. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Open-air market. Fresh produce, dairy and baked goods, as well as handmade items. Hot foods and cold drinks. Go to MainstreetWaynesboro.org or call 717-762-0397.
FUNDRAISERS
Franklin County (Pa.) Historical Society Book Sale
Saturday, June 10 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Old Jail (in the courtyard)
175 E. King St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Books, magazines and journals of varying subjects. Priced books as well as fill-a-bag sales. Cash and credit cards accepted. Proceeds benefit the Franklin County Historical Society. Call 717-264-1667.
11th Annual HARC Hike for Hunger & Hope
Saturday, June 10 - half marathon (13 miles) starts 7 a.m., 10K (6.3 miles) starts 8 a.m., and 4K (2.5 miles) starts 9 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.
Shepherd's Spring Outdoor Retreat Center (check-in and finish)
16869 Taylors Landing Road
Sharpsburg
Main hike (4K, 10K and half marathon). Snacks and drink stops along the way. All hikes conclude at Shepherd's Spring Outdoor Retreat Center for post-hike lunch and celebration. Nature scavenger hunt for kids. Prizes for top individual fundraiser and top fundraising team. Prize drawing for anyone who does fundraising. Virtual hike option available. $60 individual ($105 family) half marathon, $50 individual ($85 family) 10K, and $40 individual ($65 family) 4K. Proceeds benefit Hagerstown Area Religious Council programs, with a significant portion going to Micah's Backpack. Go to https://harccoalition.org/hike/, email director@harccoalition.org or call 301-842-4272.
Chicken Barbecue Sale
Saturday, June 10 - 9:30 a.m. until sold out
Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Co.
19307 Longmeadow Road
Hagerstown
$12 for half a chicken, baked beans and coleslaw; $9 half a chicken only. Drive-thru pick-up only. Proceeds benefit the fire company. Call 301-797-5504.
Cruise-In
Saturday, June 10 - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Roy Rogers
28 Souder Road
Brunswick, Md.
New and vintage vehicles displayed, music, 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction, door prizes. All ages can vote for their favorite vehicle. Hosted by Leechel L. Reynolds Memorial Fund and Jay's People. Benefits nonprofit groups, which will receive 25% of meal receipts.
House and Garden Tour
Saturday, June 10 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Contact Hagerstown Women's Club for tour details
Presented by the Women's Club of Hagerstown. Features eight Washington County homes and gardens. $40. To purchase tickets, go to www.womensclubhagerstown.org, call 301-739-0870 or pick up at the Women's Club, 31 S. Prospect St., Hagerstown from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Proceeds support the club's mission to provide safe, affordable housing for women of limited means.
Car Show
Saturday, June 10 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., car registration from 8 to 9 a.m., judging at noon
South Mountain Fire Department
11207 Loop Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
Cars, trucks and motorcycles. Registration is $10 per vehicle. Prizes for top three cars. Proceeds benefit the fire department. Call 717-749-5733.
Vendor Show/Yard Sale
Saturday, June 10 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
South Mountain Fire Department
11207 Loop Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
Call 717-749-5733. Proceeds benefit the fire department.
Chicken BBQ Dinner Sale
Saturday, June 10 - 11 a.m. until sold out
South Mountain Fire Department
11207 Loop Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
Half a chicken, baked potato, baked beans, applesauce and roll. $15. Can order in advance. Call 717-749-5733. Proceeds benefit the fire department.
HEALTH
Dance on the Plaza
Saturday, June 10 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
University Plaza
32 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Health, wellness and fitness expo. Free. Hosted by Slam the Weight. Vendors, prizes and more. Go to www.slamtheweight.com or call 240-347-7023.
MUSIC
U.S. 380th Army Band
Saturday, June 10 - 6:15 p.m.
Alumni Amphitheater
Hagerstown Community College
11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown
Part of Red, White & Blue Concerts. Hosted by HCC Alumni Association. Concession stand open. No outside food or drink permitted. Lawn chairs and blankets permitted for lawn seating. Free. Go to www.hagerstowncc.edu/alumni-friends, email lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu or call 240-500-2346.
ONSTAGE
The Little Mermaid
Saturday, June 10 - 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
The Capitol Theatre
159 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
More than 40 dancers, 4-year-olds to adult professionals. A glow-in-the-dark experience. $19 adults, $17 ages 60 and older, $15 students ages 6 through college age with ID, $11 ages 5 and younger. For tickets, go to www.chambersburgballet.org. Email info@chambersburgballet.org or call 717-709-1800.
City Ballet School's Spring Recital
Saturday, June 10 - 2 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Featuring ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, acrobatics and modern dance. $28. Go to mdtheatre.org/city-ballet#spirng. Call 301-790-2000.
SOCIAL
The Simpsons vs. Family Guy Trivia Night
Saturday, June 10 - 7 to 10 p.m.
Rough Edges
91 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Free admission. Go to http://roughedgesbrewing.com. Call 717-655-7042.
Sunday, June 11
EXHIBITS
Franklin County (Pa.) Art Alliance Annual Exhibit
Sunday, June 11 - opening reception 2 to 5 p.m.; show hours Monday, June 12, through Thursday, June 15 - 2 to 7 p.m.
Calvary United Methodist Church
150 Norlo Drive
Fayetteville, Pa.
More than 300 original works of art by local artists for sale. Door prizes and refreshments. Go to franklincountyartalliance.org or email info@franklincountyartalliance.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.
FAMILY
Festival on the Green
Sunday, June 11 - 3 to 6 p.m.
Penn National trellis terrace and outdoor porch
3720 Clubhouse Drive
Fayetteville, Pa.
Food trucks, beer, live music, kids activities. Free. Hosted by Penn National Community. Call 800-338-7523.
LECTURE
Thomas Kennedy's Maryland Fight for Religious Liberty & Inclusiveness: Lessons for Today
Sunday, June 11 - 2:30 p.m.
B'nai Abraham Synagogue
53 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Presented by Thomas B. Riford, assistant secretary, Maryland Department of Commerce; and former executive director of The Thomas Kennedy Center. Light refreshments. $18. RSVP by email to bnaiabrahamtolife@gmail.com or call 301-733-5039.
MUSIC
Unforgettable Big Band
Sunday, June 11 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Pen Mar Park
14600 Pen Mar-High Rock Road
Cascade
Dance music. Part of Jim and Fay Powers Music Series. Go to www.washingtoncountyarts.com/powers-music-series. Call 240-313-2807.
Hagerstown Municipal Band
Sunday, June 11 - 7 p.m.
Hagerstown City Park band shell
668 City Park Drive
Hagerstown
Features Josh Smith, clarinet soloist; Elk's Flag Day ceremony. Hosted by Hagerstown Municipal Band. Free.
Jeff Taulton and South Mountain Jam
Sunday, June 11 - 5 to 7 p.m.
Shafer Park gazebo
37 Park Drive
Boonsboro
Country/rock. Hosted by the Boonsboro Park Board. Bring lawn chair and/or blanket. Leashed dogs welcome. Free. Go to town.boonsboro.md.us, email info@townofboonsboro.com or call 301-432-5141.
SPECIAL EVENT
Guns to Gardens
Sunday, June 11 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Shepherdstown Fire Department
8052 Martinsburg Pike
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Turn unwanted guns into garden tools. Hosted by Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church. Guns should be in working order, unloaded and brought to the fire department stowed in trunk of donor's car. Donors remain in car, personnel remove firearms from trunk, check them, record serial number and transfer them to dismantling station. Donors proceed to station to observe guns being cut into parts (no transfer of ownership necessary). Donors receive a gift card to a local grocery store: $50 for handguns, $100 for shotguns or rifles, and $200 for semi-automatic guns. Dismantled gun materials go to local blacksmiths, who will craft garden tools to sell locally. Call 304-876-6466 or 304-876-2311. Go to https://tinyurl.com/52ns5usw.
Tuesday, June 13
FAMILY
Diary of a Spider
Tuesday, June 13 - 10:30 a.m.
Morgan County Public Library
105 Congress St.
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Discussion of spiders and webs. Part of a series of nature-themed programs for children. Presented by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Email mlrobinson90@gmail.com or call 681-252-1387.
HEALTH
Unity of Hagerstown's Yoga
Tuesdays - beginners at 6 p.m.; stretch for flexibility from 7:15 to 8:15 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.
LECTURE
Spotted Lanternfly Past, Present and Future
Tuesday, June 13 - noon to 1 p.m.; recorded webinar available
Webinar
Presented by the Penn State Extension. Julie Urban, associate research professor, will provide an overview of the invasion history and discuss the impacts on agri-tourism and the grape and wine industry. Overview of ongoing research to improve management. Free. Registration required to receive link. Go to https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-past-present-and-future-impacts-and-management or call 877-345-0691.
OUTDOORS
PVAS Bird Walk
Tuesday, June 13 - 7:30 to 10 a.m.
Rolling Ridge Conservancy
138 Tupelo Lane
Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
Led by Potomac Valley Audubon Society member volunteers Bill Telfair and Scot DeGraf. Wear sturdy shoes. Bring water; walking poles encouraged. Binoculars available. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/summer-rolling-ridge-conservancy-bird-walk/. Email Kristin@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Wednesday, June 14
LECTURE
Civil War Lecture Series
Every Wednesday through Aug. 30 - 7 p.m.
Jacob Rohrbach Inn (outside)
138 W. Main St.
Sharpsburg
Certified Interpretive Guide Richard D’Ambrisi presents Interpretive Themes For Experiencing Antietam National Battlefield. Bring a lawn chair. Free. Call 301-432-5079. Go to www.jacob-rohrbach-inn.com.
MUSIC
Larger Than Life
Wednesday, June 14 - 6 to 8 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre (outside)
37 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Boy band. Part of Wind Down: School's Out for the Summer! Show a Washington County Public School badge and get a drink cup free. Activities for all ages. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown.
Open Mic Night
Every Wednesday - 7 to 9 p.m.
633 Brewing
Suite 106
118 Walnut Street
Waynesboro, Pa.
Call 717-387-5818. Go to 633brewing.com.
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.
Thursday, June 15
FAMILY
Historic City Farmers Market
Thursday, June 15 - 3 to 6 p.m.
Hub City Brewery (parking lot)
25 W. Church St.
Hagerstown
Held the third Thursday through October. Shop small, buy local and support vendors. Plant your own wildflowers to take home. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown.
Juneteenth Celebration
Thursday, June 15 - noon to 3 p.m.
Student Recreation Hockey Rink (adjacent to Luhrs Performing Arts Center)
Shippensburg University
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Exhibits and activities. Baltimore R&B dance band Ten Karat Gold, the Temple Guard Drill Team from York, Pa., and Soul jazz violinist and vocalist Charisa the Violin Diva. Maria James-Thiaw, 1996 Shippensburg University graduate, performance poet, performer and "recovering" educator. Soul food will be served. Free. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Compliance. Call 717-477-1616 or email msa@ship.edu.
FUNDRAISER
Third Annual Fiddlin' in the Field
Thursday, June 15 - 6 p.m.
10437 Grant Shook Road
Greencastle, Pa.
Bluegrass music featuring Danny Paisley, 2019 and 2020 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year. Lizzy's food truck on site. Leah's Legacy merchandise available. Silent auction. Build a Leah Legacy bag. Leah's Cookie Bite Bake Shop cookies available for purchase. All major credit cards accepted. Bring lawn chair. $25. All proceeds benefit Leah's Legacy. Presented by F&M Trust. Go to www.leahslegacy.net, email mlstraley81@gmail.com or call 717-552-8885.
SOCIAL
Downtown Happy Hour
Thursday, June 15 - 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Potomac Walk
38 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Every Thursday, 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 non-profit.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: What's NXT for Thursday, June 8, through Thursday, June 15
