What's NXT for Sunday, April 9
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Sunday, April 9
EXHIBITS
'Through Our Eyes' Art Showcase
Sunday, April 9 - 1 to 2 p.m.
James D. Jasper Art Gallery
Pohanka Fine Arts Center
Saint James School
17641 College Road
Hagerstown
Canvas art, drawings and photography by Jack and Jill of Western Maryland Chapter students aged 4 to 14. Call 301-733-9330.
A Heart for Art in Berkeley Springs
Through Sunday, May 28 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday
Ice House Gallery
138 Independence St.
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Ten artists show different viewpoints of the region. Features paintings, coloring books, Berkeley Springs and West Virginia stickers, stained glass, pottery and metal jewelry. Gallery reception on Saturday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. Go to www.macicehouse.org. Email art@macicehouse.org or call 304-867-3073.
Native Plants & Pollinators
Through Sunday, April 30 - 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 exhibit. Free. Go to https://valleyartassoc.org/ or call 301-797-2867.
Art in the Hallway
Through Sunday, April 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 artist Donna Ashbaugh 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.
Fabric Arts Exhibition
Through Sunday, April 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
Jefferson Public Library
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
Exhibit by The Sisterhood of the Thimble, a local quilt group. Go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com or call 304-725-6227.
Cumberland Valley Artists and Photographers Exhibitions
Through Thursday, April 23 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Showcasing artists/photographers from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. Free. Go to www.wcmfa.org or call 301-739-5727.
FAITH
Easter vigil
Sunday, April 9 - 6 a.m. vigil, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. breakfast, 10:15 a.m. service
St. John's Episcopal Church
101 S. Prospect St.
Hagerstown
Service with Holy Communion. Nursery available. Easter egg hunt and social hour after the service. Go to www.stjohnshagerstown.org or call 301-733-2560.
Sunrise service
Sunday, April 9 - 7 a.m. sunrise service, 9:30 a.m. worship service
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
802 Summit Ave.
Hagerstown
Call 301-733-4720.
ONSTAGE
The Second Shepherds' Play
Sunday, April 9 - 3 p.m.
Reynolds Hall
Shepherd University
109 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Shepherd University's Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players perform an anonymous short medieval comedy, and three short plays written by Shepherd creative writing students Olyvia Thompson and Olivia Stevens, both of Martinsburg, W.Va.; and William Prudnick of Beckley, W.Va. Tickets sold at the door. $5 general admission, $2 students (free for Shepherd students, faculty and staff). Email bellzey@shepherd.edu or call 304-876-5208.
Monday, April 10
EXHIBIT
Annual Wilson College Juried Student Art Exhibition
Continues through Friday, April 21 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Bogigian Gallery, Lortz Hall
Wilson College
8 Gall Way
Chambersburg, Pa.
Artwork by Wilson College students. Features drawings, paintings, graphic design, ceramics, photographs and mixed-media. Free. Call 717-264-2783 or email philip.lindsey@wilson.edu.
LECTURE
The Blue and Gray Division: The 29th Infantry in World War 2
Monday, April 10 - 7 p.m.
Western Maryland Room
Washington County Free Library
100 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Presented by historian John Schildt. Go to https://www.washcolibrary.org/wmr, email westmdroom@washcolibrary.org or call 301-739-3250.
MUSIC
Shippensburg University Jazz Ensemble
Monday, April 10 - 7 p.m.
Luhrs Center
Shippensburg University
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Directed by Trever Famulare. A program of diverse styles including swing, blues, funk, pop/rock, vocals and more. Free. No ticket required. Go to luhrscenter.com. Call 717-477-7469.
OUTDOORS
Wildflower Walk
Monday, April 10 - 1:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m. or 2 p.m.
Ferry Hill Mansion parking area
142 W. Potomac St.
Williamsport
Children welcome with an adult. No pets. Participants will see spring ephemeral wildflowers at the Ferry Hill Ridge Trail and along the C&O Canal. Coincides with peak wildflower season. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Free. Registration is required. Go to www.canaltrust.org/pyv/ferry-hill-plantation, email Kristin@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Tuesday, April 11
EXHIBIT
Potomac River Artists Guild: April Fools
Through Tuesday, May 2 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; opening reception Thursday, April 13, 5 to 7 p.m.
Washington County Arts Council
Suite 100
34 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Artistic expressions on paper, from realism to abstracts. Use A&E Parking Deck at 25 Renaissance Way. Main entrance off third level (Potomac St.). Virtual exhibit available online Saturday, April 8, at https://www.youtube.com/@washcoarts. Go to https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/april-2023. Call 301-791-3132 or email gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com.
FUNDRAISER
Bingo
Tuesday, April 11 - doors open 5 p.m., kitchen opens 5:30 p.m., Early Bird games start 6:45 p.m.
South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
11207 Loop Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
Proceeds benefit fire department. Call 717-749-5733.
HEALTH
Unity of Hagerstown's Beginner'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.
LECTURE
The Lost History of Cavetown in the Civil War
Tuesday, April 11 - 7 p.m.
Community Room
Smithsburg Library
66 W. Water St.
Smithsburg
Jefferson Boyer will speak about the seizure of the Cavetown Cannon by Union soldiers in 1861, cows and horses hidden in basement caves, and soldiers' accounts of military campsites near Cavetown. Provided by the Smithsburg Historical Society. Free. To register, call 301-824-7722.
MOVIE
Traveling While Black
Tuesday, April 11 - opening event with reception from 3 to 3:45 p.m. and panel discussion at 4 p.m.; showings through Monday, May 8 - Saturdays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. (except April 22), noon and 1 p.m.; Monday through Friday by appointment
Ceddia Student Union Building
Shippensburg University
408 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Sponsored by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Opening event features a panel discussion, recorded live for radio stations The Spark on WITF 89.5 and 93.3. Free, but reservations are required. Go to luhrscenter.com, email info@luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-SHOW.
OUTDOORS
Bird Walk
Tuesday, April 11 - 7:30 to 10 a.m.
Rolling Ridge Conservancy
138 Tupelo Lane
Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
Walks held second Tuesday of every month. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Bring water and walking poles. Binoculars available. Donations welcomed. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/spring-rolling-ridge-conservancy-bird-walk-2, email Kristin@potomacaudubon.org, or call 408-966-8895 or 301-275-2009.
Wednesday, April 12
EXHIBIT
13th Annual Art and Earth Juried Exhibit
Wednesday, April 12, through Saturday, May 20 - 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Berkeley Art Works
116 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Features 42 works by 39 artists. Exhibit theme is "Art and Earth: My Art — My World." Includes paintings, photography, ceramics, woodwork and jewelry. Reception and awards presentation on Sunday, April 23. Hosted by Berkeley Arts Council. Call 304-620-7277 or email berkeleyartswv@gmail.com.
FUNDRAISER
Hoagie Sale
Wednesday, April 12 - orders due; pickup is Wednesday, April 19, between noon and 3 p.m., and 5 and 8 p.m.
South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
11207 Loop Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
Ham or turkey is $9, roast beef or Italian is $10. Proceeds benefit the fire department. To order, call 717-749-5733 or see a member.
LECTURE
Centering Impacted Families in Transforming the Criminal Legal System
Wednesday, April 12 - 1:10 p.m.
online via Zoom
Emily Cole, 2012 Shepherd graduate, and co-founder and executive director of Ohio Families Unite for Political Action and Change, and political director for Ohio Families Unite Against Police Brutality, will speak on police brutality in low- to middle-income communities and communities of color. Part of Shepherd University's Criminal Justice Lecture Series. For Zoom link go to www.shepherd.edu/sociology/ci-lecture.
Connecting and engaging with nature
Wednesday, April 12 - 7 to 8 p.m.
Hospice of the Panhandle Education Center (and online via Zoom)
330 Hospice Lane
Kearneysville, W.Va.
Bob Williams, executive director at Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks and Recreation, will speak. Free. No registration required. Go to https://www.potomacaudubon.org/event/pvas-monthly-program-parks-and-conservation-a-bright-future/, email Kristin@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Adventures in World Cultures
Wednesday, April 12 - 7:30 p.m.
General Studies auditorium (and online via Zoom)
Penn State Mont Alto
1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, Pa.
Anne Devney, assistant teaching professor of nursing, shares stories of brief encounters with cultures including in Japan, India, Russia and Finland. Part of The Penn State Mont Alto Spring 2023 Evening Talk Series. Free. Email kah259@psu.edu. Call 717-749-6000.
MUSIC
Piano Ensemble and Studio Recital
Wednesday, April 12 - 7:30 p.m.
W. H. Shipley Recital Hall
Frank Arts Center
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Student performers include Annalise Jackson of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; Savannah Williams of Hedgesville, W.Va.; Kaitlyn Warren of Augusta, W.Va. and Sianna King of New Market, Md. Selections by composers ranging from French composer Cécile Chaminade to American composer Henry Gilbert. Free. Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/music. Call 304-876-5000.
OUTDOORS
Wildflower Walk
Wednesday, April 12 - 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Yankauer Nature Preserve parking lot
438 Whitings Neck Road
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Potomac Valley Audubon Society educators Laurel Schwartz and Ellie George will provide a kid-friendly walk. Wildflower scavenger hunts; coloring sheets. Walk coincides with peak of spring wildflower season. Wear sturdy walking shoes. No pets. Free. Registration is required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/preserves/yankauer, email info@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Bird Walk
Wednesday, April 12 - 5 to 8 p.m.
USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center
11649 Leetown Road
Kearneysville, W.Va.
For ages 12 and older, regardless of birding skills. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Potomac Valley Audubon Society's Karli Rogers hosts walk. See diverse bird species. Wear sturdy shoes. Bring water. Free. Registration is required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/usgs-eastern-ecological-science-center-spring-bird-walk-3, email Kristin@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Star Party
Wednesday, April 12 - 8:45 to 10 p.m. (weather permitting)
Field between General Studies Building and Orchard Road
Penn State Mont Alto
1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, Pa.
Telescope viewing and green laser pointer sky tours. Free. Email kah259@psu.edu. Call 717-749-6000.
Thursday, April 13
LECTURE
Jody Long Memorial Lecture with Tobias Mendez
Thursday, April 13 - 7:15 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown
Lecture in Bowman Gallery by nationally renowned sculptor Tobias Mendez, a Washington County resident, who will speak on his soon-to-be-completed sculpture of Clara Barton. $10 for lecture (free for members). Go to wcmfa.org/event/jody-long-memorial-dinner-and-lecture/. Call 301-739-5727 or email drastelli@wcmfa.org.
ONSTAGE
Stomp
Thursday, April 13 - 7:30 p.m.
Luhrs Center
Shippensburg University
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments — matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps, etc. $45-$59. Go to luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-SHOW.
Clue: On Stage
Thursday, April 13, and Saturday, April 15, - 7 p.m.; Sunday, April 16 - 2 p.m.
Clear Spring High School
12630 Broadfording Road
Clear Spring
Performed by Clear Spring High School students. Based on the 1985 film which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game. Farce-meets-murder mystery. $10 adults, $8 students. Call 301-766-8082.
OUTDOORS
Tree-Planting Event
Thursday, April 13 - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Cool Spring Preserve parking lot
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
Join Potomac Valley Audubon Society educators to celebrate Earth Day and to plant trees. Hike throughout the preserve. Bring drinking water. Shovels and gloves will be provided. Free. Registration is required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/celebrate-earth-day-tree-planting, email info@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Friday, April 14
FAMILY
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum open house
Through Sunday, Oct. 29 - noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday; closed holidays
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
296 S. Burhans Blvd. (US 11)
Hagerstown
Historic railroad equipment, N scale layout, O 3-rail interactive layout and Midwood Junction layout, O scale (2 rail) and HO scale layouts, historic photo and document displays, railroad artifacts, gift shop and much more. Admission is $6 adults, $1 ages 4 to 16, free ages 3 and younger. Call 301-739-4665, email info@roundhouse.org or go to www.roundhouse.org.
FUNDRAISERS
Chicken BBQ, Fried Country Ham Sandwich and Bake Sale
Deadline to reserve orders by 8 p.m. Friday, April 14; event is Saturday, April 15 - 9 a.m. to noon (or until sold out)
Boonsboro Ambulance and Rescue Company
7619 Old National Pike
Boonsboro
A chicken dinner is $11 and includes half a chicken, baked beans and choice of applesauce or cole slaw; half a chicken is $9; fried country ham sandwich is $6; and a variety of baked goods are for sale. Call 301-667-2301, to reserve orders.
Relay for Life of Jefferson County
Friday, April 14, - opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m.; continues from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday, April 15; survivor's reception on Friday at 7 p.m.
Lot G by the Suzanne Shipley Wellness Center
Shepherd University
164 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
For all ages and abilities. Music, food, games and more. Teams and participants camp out, walk laps and participate in various activities throughout the night. Presented by Shepherd University. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Go to www.shepherd.edu/communityservice/relay-for-life. Call 304-876-5300.
Cruise-In
Friday, April 14 - 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.
HEALTH
Big Latch On
Friday, April 14 - registration at 10 a.m., event begins 10:30 a.m.
Berkeley Medical Center Pavilion (behind Dorothy McCormack Center)
2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg, W.Va.
(In case of inclement weather, event will move to Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center Auditorium, 2500 Foundation Way, Martinsburg, W.Va.)
Benefits of breastfeeding and the need for global support. Information on safe infant sleep and free car seat safety checks available. Light refreshments and activities for children. Go to BigLatchOn.org or email events@wha.org.nz.
LECTURE
Culture & cocktails: Stories from Fort Frederick
Friday, April 14 - doors open at 5:30 p.m., lecture at 6 p.m.
Miller House Museum
135 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Maryland Park Service Ranger Rob Ambrose shares the stories of the people who shaped and defined how Fort Frederick State Park is understood. This month's drink is Planter's Punch, a fruity and refreshing cocktail. Light hors d'oeuvres served. $10-$15. Go to www.washcohistory.org, email admin@washcohistory.org or call 301-797-8782.
MUSIC
Ken Jankura
Friday, April 14 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Vocals and upright bass. Jazz standards as well as lesser known favorites. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Call of the Wild
Friday, April 14 - 7 p.m. pre-concert lecture, 7:30 p.m. concert
Frank Arts Center Theater
Frank Arts Center
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Shepherd University Wind Ensemble will perform a varIety of works, featuring Cait Nishimura, Samuel R. Hazo, Johan de Meij and "Candide Suite" by Leonard Bernstein. $15 general; $10, 65 and older — 18 and younger; free for Shepherd faculty and Shepherd students. For tickets, go to https://www.shepherd.edu/music/event-ticket-and-registrations/.
ONSTAGE
The SpongeBob Musical
Fridays, April 14 and 21, and Saturdays, April 15 and 22 - 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays, April 16 and 23 - 2:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
For all ages. Annual musical presented by Barbara Ingram School for the Arts. Family-friendly with a timeless story of identity, crisis and community. Features an original pop and rock-infused score. $10-$25. For tickets, go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/bisfa or call 301-790-2000.
Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15 - 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 16 - 3 p.m.
Marinoff Theater
Shepherd University
92 W. Campus Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Includes mature themes, and adult language and humor. A comedy written by Steve Martin. Features Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso at Parisian café Lapin Agile in 1904. Presented by Shepherd University's Contemporary Theater Studies program students. Pay-what-you-will (free for Shepherd students). Go to https://www.shepherd.edu. Call 304-876-5000.
OUTDOORS
Wee Naturalists: Investigating Insects
Friday, April 14 - 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Cool Spring Nature Preserve
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
For ages 3 to 5, accompanied by an adult. Learn about insects under the guidance of an experienced Potomac Valley Audubon Society instructor. $15 per child (10% discount for members). Registration is required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/calendar/month/2023-04, email info@PotomacAudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Saturday, April 15
FAMILY
German Easter Tours — Hager House
Saturday, April 15 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jonathan Hager House
110 Key St. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Tour the historic, unique town founder's home beginning each hour. No appointment necessary. Event hosted by Hagerstown Parks and Recreation.
Cumberland Valley Artists Day
Saturday, April 15 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Artists will sell work and give demonstrations. Beer samples provided by Thick-N-Thin Brewing Company. Live music from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. by Jill Fulton and The Flying Matlocks. Free. Go to wcmfa.org or call 301-739-5727.
Handmade Hagerstown - Spring Market
Saturday, April 15 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
University Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Artisan market featuring more than 30 vendors. Local handmade and vintage items including art, jewelry, décor and more. Face-painting, kids crafts and food available. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown. Go to mainstreethagerstown.org/handmadehagerstownspringmarket, email events@hagerstownmd.org or call 301-766-4258.
HEALTH
Big Latch On
Saturday, April 15 - registration at 10 a.m., event begins 10:30 a.m.
Jefferson Medical Center Pavilion (on the hospital campus)
300 S. Preston St.
Ranson, W.Va.
(In case of inclement weather, event will move to Jefferson Medical Center's first floor meeting room)
Features benefits of breastfeeding. Information on safe infant sleep and free car seat safety checks available. Light refreshments and activities for children. Go to BigLatchOn.org or email events@wha.org.nz.
MUSIC
Get the Led Out
Saturday, April 15 - 7:30 p.m.
Luhrs Center
Shippensburg University
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
A celebration of Led Zeppelin. $35 to $55. Go to luhrscenter.com. Call 717-477-7469.
Forever Seger
Saturday, April 15 - doors open at 6 p.m., performance at 7 p.m.
Capitol Theatre Center
159 S. Main At.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Rock concert. Beer, wine and concessions. $28-$38. For tickets, go to thecapitoltheatre.org or call 717-263-0202 option 1.
Jill Fulton and The Flying Matlocks
Saturday, April 15 - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Classic rock, country and blues. Celebrate Cumberland Valley Artists.
Dirty Boots Country Fest
Saturday, April 15 - noon to 8 p.m.
Runaway Bull Farm
17163 Lappans Road
Hagerstown
Live country music. Mechanical bull, bingo, tip jars, corn hole, pony rides, bounce house, obstacle course, face painting and more. Food including barbeque, crab cakes and more. Beer, wine and signature cocktails available. Unlimited beer and wine ticket includes a Dirty Boots drinking glass (while supplies last). $20 Giddy Up Kids Package available, includes pony ride, cowboy hat, sheriff star, bandanna, design-your-own- western vest and face painting. Local vendors. Hosted by the Williamsport Red Men Lodge 84. Presented by The Granite Guys. $20 general admission; $55 general admission, plus unlimited beer and wine; ages 12 and younger admitted free. Portion of proceeds go to Justice's S.A.K.E., a local nonprofit promoting child abuse prevention. Go to dirtybootscountryfest.com, email events@wiynn.com or call 240-347-1477.
Lynn Routzahn
Saturday, April 15 - 10 a.m. to noon
Brooke's House Coffee and Chocolate
South End Shopping Center
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
Rock, country, folk, pop and bluegrass. Call 240-203-8183.
OUTDOORS
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, April 15 - 1:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Yankauer Nature Preserve pavilion
438 Whitings Neck Road
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Coincides with peak spring wildflower season. Wide variety of flowers. Wear sturdy walking shoes. No pets. Free. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/preserves/yankauer, email info@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Spring Nature Journaling
Saturday, April 15 - 9 a.m. to noon
Stauffer's Marsh parking lot
Back Creek Valley Road
Hedgesville, W.Va.
Led by Potomac Valley Audubon Society field journaling guides Deana Thorsell and Noah Alcantara. Look for migrating birds, flowering and budding trees, meadow plants,and tracks of foxes and rabbits. Bring pencil and blank book, water, and chair if desired. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/spring-nature-journaling-at-stauffers-marsh-nature-preserve-2 , email wvdeana@hotmail.com or call 681-252-1387.
Get to Know Nature: Learning then Conserving
Saturday, April 15 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Conococheague Institute Visitor Center
12995 Bain Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
1 a.m. "Wonderfully Wild" animal encounter program; 1 p.m. "Millers Wildlife" falconry program. Tree conservation, Conococheague Audubon Society bird activities and crafts, nature crafts for kids and adults, medicinal plant walks. Free with a parking donation for non-members. Go to www.cimlg.org, email info@cimlg.org or call 717-328-2800.
Sunday, April 16
LECTURE
Our History Restored: The Cost-Hitt House
Sunday, April 16 - 1 to 3 p.m.
Miller House Museum
135 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Bill Maharay presents "Twice Restored," his journey of restoring a historic house in Keedysville. Part of "Sundays in the Parlor: Our History Restored" series. $25-$30, includes Sunday lecture and a tour of the house on the following Saturday. Go to www.washcohistory.org, email admin@washcohistory.org or call 301-797-8782.
MUSIC
Trumpet recital
Sunday, April 16 - 5 p.m.
W. H. Shipley Recital Hall
Frank Arts Center
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Performance by Joseph Rupert. Free. Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/music. Call 304-876-5000.
Piano recital
Sunday, April 16 - 3 p.m.
W. H. Shipley Recital Hall
Frank Arts Center
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Performance by Savannah Williams. Free. Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/music. Call 304-876-5000.
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