Carnival

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. - The officials of the Berkeley Springs Volunteer Fire Co. carnival announce this year's musical entertainment lineup for the week of Monday, July 16, through Saturday, July 21. This year's entertainment features recording artists from the region. All performances are free. On Friday, the carnival stage will once again offer area amateur crooners a chance to compete at the firemen's karaoke tent competition. It's open to the first 30 registered that evening.

The Downsville Ruritan Club carnival, which started Monday night, has two days left, according to Pat Shank of the Downsville Ruritan Club Board of Directors. The carnival is being held at Byron Memorial Park in Williamsport. Hocus-Pocus will perform Friday night, Shank said. Kevin Booth, an Elvis impersonator, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday night, Shank said. Friday and Saturday the carnival will last from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. An armband for all the rides costs $16. Downsville Ruritan Club carnival is more than a decade old, according to Shank.

The carnival came to Boonsboro this week with games to play and rides for the excitment and sweets to eat.

 It's summertime and that means indulging in the fried, yummy goodness of carnival food. From the traditional candy apples and funnel cakes to the more unusual chocolate-covered frozen bananas, local food lovers can enjoy some guilty indulgences. Larry Moats of Fayetteville, Pa., teased that he went into training for the Waynesboro Fire Department's annual Carnival at the Quincy Ox Roast Grounds last week. Moats ate only half a ham-and-cheese sandwich before going to the fair, so he could save plenty of room for a big splurge at the carnival.

The Smithsburg Community Volunteer Fire Co. carnival will be held June 25 to 30 from 6 to 11 p.m. each evening. The carinval will be at 22 N. Main St. in Smithsburg. Showtimes will be at 7 and 10 p.m. The schedule is as follows • Monday, June 25  - Karaoke,  “The Spotlight's On You” • Tuesday, June 26 - The Incredible Driftin' Whistle Pigs • Wednesday, June 27 - Ritchie Fields • Thursday, June 28 - Mary Ashby and High Octane • Friday, June 29 - Kevin Booth; fireworks at 9:30 p.m. • Saturday, June 30 - Rhett Troxell Ride all night every night for $16; Thursday Night Special, $12 Children's Village hosts inaugural race Children's Village of Washington County Inc. will host its inaugural 5K run and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run Saturday at its campus at 1546 Mount Aetna Road in Hagerstown.

The fire company carnival in nearby Berkeley Springs, W.Va., lights up the sky next week, July 3-7, nightly from 6 to 10 p.m. The carnival is the grounds of U.S. Silica on W.Va. 522 just over the Potomac River bridge. There will be food, bingo, rides and entertainment every evening. On the Fourth of July, the Parrott Beach Band performs with the best of Jimmy Buffett-style music. There will also be a baby contest on July 4 at 6 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to take a lawn chair.

SMITHSBURG -- This year's firemen's carnival will be June 28 to July 3, according to Smithsburg Community Volunteer Fire Co. Fire Chief Christopher D. Rohrer. Admission to the carnival is free, but there is a charge for rides. Penn Wood Shows is providing the rides from 6 to 10 p.m. nightly. A ride-all-night pass costs $15. Family night is Thursday night, when a ride-all-night pass costs $12. Entertainment will be at 7 and 10 p.m. nightly. The schedule is: o Monday: Spotlights on You Karaoke with Sandy Wetzel o Tuesday: Back Creek Valley Boys (bluegrass)

The Smithsburg Community Volunteer Fire Co. Carnival continues through Saturday.

Some people at the Greencastle (Pa.) firemen's carnival are silhouetted against the dusk sky Wednesday night.

Tracey Fox, left, and Jenna Crunkleton get the Rok 'n Rol ride upside down Tuesday at the Rescue Hose Company No. 1 carnival in Greencastle, Pa.

The carnival sponsored by the Downsville Ruritan Club returns to Byron Memorial Park Thursday through Saturday, June 22. The carnival will feature food, bingo and amusement rides. Wednesday is the last day to purchase advanced amusement ride armbands at a cost of $10 each. They can be purchased during regular business hours at Williamsport Town Hall, G.A. Miller Lumber Co., The Cutting Lane in Williamsport and Downsville General Store. Armbands will cost $16 each at the gate. Rained out cruise-in rescheduled for Friday The classic car cruise-in that was canceled last week due to rain is rescheduled for Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. on Conococheague Street.

St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Big Pool is holding a roast beef dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15. The menu includes hot roast beef sandwiches, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, fruit, dessert and beverage. Cost is by donation. Family movie planned in church yard A family movie in the church yard is at at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at St. John's United Church of Christ, in Clear Spring, at the corner of Md. 68 and U.S. 40. The featured attraction is Walt Disney's “The Apple Dumpling Gang.” Refreshments will be served.

The Great Boonsboro Ambulance Carnival opens Friday at the Boonsboro Ambulance and Rescue Co. in Shafer Park, off North Main Street in Boonsboro. On Friday and Sunday, attendees can ride all night. On Sunday, the entertainment will be provided by local favorite Skwueeze Play. Anniversary celebrated The 100th birthday of the American Cancer Society will be celebrated Tuesday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Mount Nebo United Methodist Church, 134 S. Main St. in Boonsboro. The public is welcome to attend the preview of many of the activities that will take place at the Relay for Life in June.

1. Simply 'Amazing' First Christian Church Chancel Choir and Middletown High School will present Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, at First Christian Church, Fellowship Hall, 1345 Potomac Ave., Hagerstown. Proceeds will support the choir's trip to Bruton Parish in 2015. $25. Call 301-733-0144 or email matthewalbright@hotmail.com . 2. The roar of the Tigers A display of football memorabilia from the Waynesboro Tigers football team which was active from 1947 to the early 1950s and again from 1965 to 1976.

The annual Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Co. Carnival will be July 30 to Aug. 4 at the carnival grounds on Big Springs Road.   Entertainment this year will be:  Monday, July 30 -   W.T. Fleming & No Fences (local band) Tuesday, July 31 - The Avalons (1950s and '60s band) Wednesday, Aug. 1  - The Back Creek Valley Boys (bluegrass band) Thursday, Aug. 2 - Hick Town (country band) Friday, Aug. 3 - Marie (Reba impersonator) Saturday, Aug. 4 - Reagan Years (1980s band)

The fire company carnival in nearby Berkeley Springs, W.Va., lights up the sky next week, July 3-7, nightly from 6 to 10 p.m. The carnival is the grounds of U.S. Silica on W.Va. 522 just over the Potomac River bridge. There will be food, bingo, rides and entertainment every evening. On the Fourth of July, the Parrott Beach Band performs with the best of Jimmy Buffett-style music. There will also be a baby contest on July 4 at 6 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to take a lawn chair.

The Smithsburg Community Volunteer Fire Co.'s annual carnival is under way at 22 N. Main St. in Smithsburg. Show times are at 7 and 10 p.m. Food will be available, including country ham sandwiches, crab cakes, french fries, hamburgers, hot dogs and ice cream. Games sponsored by the fire company include tip jars, gun jars, basket jars, dime pitch and bingo. The schedule is as follows: • Today - Ritchie Fields • Thursday  - Mary Ashby and High Octane • Friday - Kevin Booth; fireworks, 9:30 p.m., sponsored by BJ Builders and Total Lube Center • Saturday June 30 - Rhett Troxell  Attendees can ride all night, every night for $16; ride all night Thursday for $12. Rides are by Penn-Wood Amusements.