Valley Art Association
Wednesday, April 28, 7 p.m. Mansion House Art Gallery, City Park, 501 Highland Way, Hagerstown. After short business meeting and refreshments, Patt Legg will demonstrate a Flemish method of classical oil painting technique. Open to the public. Call 301-733-5320 or go to valleyartassoc.com.
Emmitsburg Senior Citizens
EMMITSBURG, Md. - Card party. Wednesday, April 28. Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300 S. Seton Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m., games at 7 p.m. Open to the public. The game 500 will be played. Admission $2. Call 301-600-6350.
Community Triangle
Thursday, April 29, 6:30 p.m. Cafe Italia, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown. RSVP to http://www.communitytriangle.org.
Fundraisers
Barn dance
GREENCASTLE, Pa. - Friday, April 23, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Allison-Antrim Museum barn, 365 S. Ridge Ave. Ballroom dancing with a variety of music. Admission of $10 includes light refreshments. Guests may bring snacks, but no alcohol. Proceeds benefit the barn project. For information, call 717-597-9325 or 301-733-3570.
Spaghetti dinner
MAUGANSVILLE - Saturday, April 24, 3 to 7 p.m. Maugansville Fire Department, 13730 Maugansville Road. All-you-can-eat spaghetti, Italian bread, tossed salad and a beverage. Cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger. Baked goods will be available. Proceeds benefit Maugansville Fire Department. For information, call Mike Danley at 301-491-0023 or Kevin Brewer at 301-739-0420.
Chicken barbecue and yard sale
BEDINGTON, W.Va. -Saturday, April 24, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chicken for sale by 11 a.m. Bedington Ruritan Club, 3985 Martinsburg Pike. Dinner $7.50, chicken only $5.50. Proceeds help fund local school projects and the Bedington community. For information, call Jim Kief at 304-264-0940.
Potpie supper
MERCERSBURG, Pa. -Saturday, April 24, 3 to 7 p.m. Two Top Ruritan, 12270 Two Top Road. Ham, beef, and chicken potpie with vegetables, coleslaw, applesauce, rolls, beverage and dessert. Buffet or carryout. Price is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 to 12; free for children younger than 6.
Indoor yard sale
BOONSBORO - Friday, April 23, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m. to noon. St. James Catholic Church, 200 N. Main St. Baked goods, soups and sandwiches to eat in or carry out. Saturday $2 bag sale. For information, call Suzie Lushbaugh at 240-420-3852.
'Bark for Life' canine fundraiser
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. - Saturday, April 24, 8 a.m. to noon. Widmyer Elementary School, 10 Myers Road. Walking, games, demonstrations, vendors, raffles and prizes. Registration fee $15 per dog. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. Rain date Saturday, May 1. Call Geri Wood at 304-258-7391 or e-mail gwood@cnbwv.com">gwood@cnbwv.com.
Spaghetti dinner
CAVETOWN - Saturday, April 24, 4 to 7 p.m. Cavetown United Church of Christ, Cavetown Church Road. Spaghetti with garlic bread, salad, drink and dessert. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12; free for children younger than 6. For information, call Kendra at 301-714-0189.
Plant sale
Saturday, April 24, 8 a.m. to noon. Agricultural Education Center, 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, seven miles south of Hagerstown. Plants including perennials, herbs, annuals, heirloom vegetables, houseplants and native plants. New and used gardening books, tools, gifts and supplies. Rain barrels and salad boxes will be for sale. Cold frames will be on display and available by special order. Master Gardeners will share information about growing vegetables, creating a rain garden, composting, and more. Proceeds benefit gardening education programs. Call Annette Ipsan at 301-791-1604 or e-mail aipsan@umd.edu">aipsan@umd.edu.
Auction and spring festival
Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Heritage Academy, 12215 Walnut Point West, west of Hagerstown. Craft vendors, blacksmith demonstrations, kids' activities, hot rods, food and more. Auction at 10 a.m. Go to http://www.heritage-academy.net.
Barbecue