Wednesday, Sept. 1
Kids' storytime at Borders
Storyteller Tom Doty will read several children's books to kids ages 10 and younger at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Borders Books & Music, 17636 Garland Groh Blvd., Hagerstown. Snacks will be served. Call Borders at 301-745-5897.
Thursday, Sept. 2
Real estate investor networking
Hub City Real Estate Investment Association will host a networking opportunity for real estate investors of all experience levels at 6 p.m. Thursday at Hagerstown Hotel and Convention Center, 1910 Dual Highway, Hagerstown. For more information, call Brian Beard at 301-788-4197 or go to http://www.hubcityreia.com .
Friday, Sept. 3
Friday Fun Night
First Friday in Chambersburg, Pa., entertainment will include a car show on the square, music by Jamie O'Brien from 5 to 8 p.m. on Courthouse Plaza and folk tunes by Roy Justice at Council for the Arts. Children's events will be at Kerrstown Square. Call 717-261-0072.
First Friday Greencastle
Local musician Claire Martin and friends will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. during First Friday. Also, there will be arts and crafts, face painting, and a shop-to-shop word-search game. Various locations in downtown Greencastle, Pa. Go to http://www.firstfridaygreencastle.com or call the Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce at 717-597-4610.
Kirk Cameron presentation
Covenant Life Church will host actor Kirk Cameron at a faith-based show at 7 p.m. Friday at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., in downtown Hagerstown. Cameron is expected to talk about faith and about marriage. Former Boonsboro resident Vaughn Thompson Jr. will open the show with Christian music. Tickets cost $20 plus online fees. Call 301-790-2000 or go to http://www.mdtheatre.org
Saturday, Sept. 4
Artists reception
Washington County Arts Council invites the public to a reception for a show of works by three artists - abstract paintings by local Cuban artist Carlos Ruano, wing-themed fabric art by Katie Paul and Pang Tubhirun. Reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. The arts council gallery is at 14 W. Washington St., downtown Hagerstown. Call 301-791-3132 or go to http://www.washingtoncountyarts.com
Air show
West Virginia National Guard's 167th Airlift Wing will host an open house and air show, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, U.S. Army parachute team Golden Knights and a welcome-home celebration for American military personnel. The show is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5, at the Air National Guard facility, Shepherd Field, Martinsburg, W.Va. Call 304-263-0811, exts. 4349, or 3525, or go to http://www.martinsburgairshow.com.
Corn maze
Celebration Farm will open its corn maze for the season Saturday. The eight-acre maze includes a Little Heiskell design. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through October. Celebration Farm is at 17638 Garden View Road, near Maugansville. Admission costs $3 and $5; ages 4 and younger, free. Call 301-393-4377 or go to http://www.hagerstowncornmaze.org .
Sunday, Sept. 5
Artwork by Tamara Hoffman
Valley Art Association member Tamara Hoffman will display her paintings. 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, reception with music by cellist Mia Hoover and light refreshments. A percentage of sales from the show will go to Humane Society of Washington County. Exhibit continues through Sunday, Sept. 26. The Mansion House Art Gallery, City Park, Hagerstown.
