· Saturday, Aug. 23 -- Cacapon State Park: Singing insects, 6 to 10 p.m.
· Saturday, Sept. 6 --Â Cacapon State Park: Astronomy with binoculars, 7 p.m.
The cost is $5 for Master Naturalist Program members and trainees; and $10 for PVAS members and the public. For information, call 304-676-3397 or e-mail pvasmail@aol.com.
Photography classes
The class is open to students and adults. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, May 10 and 24. Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery, 4 W. Franklin St., Hagerstown. Advance registration is required. Call Matt Prince at 304-676-5009.
Thursday, May 15
Qigong
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. --Â An ancient exercise that seeks to balance body and mind to promote health. 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Thursdays, May 15, to June 12. Chambersburg YMCA. The cost per session is $21; $12, Y members. Call Barb Houpt at 717-263-8508 or e-mail bhoupt@chbgy.org.
Registration deadline for drama camp
HANCOCK --Â Students will learn the basics of acting, directing, choreography and blocking and will help write a script that they will perform on the last day of the workshop. Open to students from Hancock and Southern Fulton County; registration deadline is Thursday, May 15. From 9 a.m. to noon Monday, June 30, Tuesday, July 1 and Wednesday, July 2. Hancock Community Center. $10 for the workshop, includes a T-shirt. Call Mottern at 717-573-2169 or e-mail cmottern@sfsd.k12.pa.us.
Saturday, May 17
Painting with acrylics
For children in grades three through eight. Lisa Bartell and Kathy Seburn will teach children how to paint with acrylics. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery, 4 W. Franklin St., Hagerstown. Free. Register in advance at the gallery. Call 301-791-6191 or e-mail ronlytle3@netzero.net.
Plein air painting
FAYETTEVILLE, Pa. --Â Marti Yeager will teach plein air painting. Bring an easel, portable stand for paints, usual supplies for the medium of your choice, sketchbook and pencil or charcoal. Chairs will be provided; however if you have one to use for painting, bring it along. Bring lunch. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 18. 306 Terrace Drive. $70. $35 deposit due by Saturday, May 10, send to Marti Yeager, 306 Terrace Drive, Fayetteville, PA 17222. Class size is limited to 10. Call 717-352-7930 or e-mail martiyeager@pa.net.
Fly fishing class
Nemacolin Chapter of Trout Unlimited will offer a one-day fly fishing school for first-time fly fishers and those wishing to expand their knowledge about the sport. Includes a three-hour guided trip on the Casselman River. Participants older than 16 are required to have a Maryland fishing license and trout stamp. All other equipment provided. Fee is $100; $60 for those younger than 16. 9 a.m. To register and information, call Jon Kerr at 301-689-3758.
Wednesday, June 4
Dog grooming course
Lori Sweeney of Licking Creek Grooming will instruct a home dog grooming course. Students will be able to bring pets the last night of class to get grooming tips. Sponsored by Center for Continuing Education at Hagerstown Community College. 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays beginning June 4. Humane Society of Washington County. $59, plus $25 materials fee which includes textbook, and $5 registration fee.
Other classes
Free art workshops
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts will offer free art workshops. The workshops are sponsored in part by Washington County Arts Council.
The workshops are:
· Narrative illustration: bringing works to life with imagery workshop for ages 8 to 14 with Allison Weaver, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31.
· Drawing horses with Chris Copley, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for ages 6 to 9; and 2 to 3 p.m. for ages 10 to 16, Saturday, June 14.
For information, call 301-739-5727 or go to www.wcmfa.org.
