Dance Studio

Owner: Lezlee L. Sabo. Address: 22018 Jefferson Blvd., Smithsburg. Opening date: Sept. 3. Products and services: Dance instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics and creative movement for pre-school through adult. Market area: Washington County, Smithsburg/Hagerstown. How did you get into your business, or what motivated you to start it? "Lezlee has been dancing since age 3, and pursued her education in several areas of dance. She felt that time and location offered an excellent opportunity to bring another part of the arts to Washington County.

24/7 Dance Studio in Hagerstown will hold auditions for its Dance Fusion Student Performing Company on Saturday, Aug. 11, at South Pointe Center in Hagerstown. Placement for the company is by audition only. The elementary school-age audition will be from 1 to 2 p.m., middle school-age from 2 to 3 p.m., and high school-age from 3 to 4 p.m. Dancers are asked to wear a solid-color leotard, tights, and bring ballet and jazz shoes for the auditions. They will do a ballet and jazz combination, and will be tested for flexibility and leaps.

Dancers from Ballet and All That Jazz dance studio participated in a jazz camp in June with Bonnie Slawson of Motion Mania Dance Theatre.

FREDERICK, Md. - A Princess Day Camp will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 19, through Friday, July 23, at 24/7 Dance Studio, 482-A Prospect Blvd. The camp is open for ages 3 to 6. Registration is at the William R. Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St. Cost is $185. To register, call 301-600-1492.

FREDERICK, Md. - R.A.W. is holding an audition for the all hip-hop, street and jazz dancers for major shows, tours and special appearances at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at 24/7 Dance Studio, 482 A Prospect Blvd. Come 30 minutes prior to audition time. Females ages 16 to 25 and males ages 18 to 25 are invited to audition. Females should bring sneakers and heels. Come stylishly dressed for the part. For information, call 301-302-4981.

Owners: Pat and Bob Marggraf. Address: 205 A N. Washington St., Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Opening Date: May 15. Products and services: Retail - new age products, books, music, jewelry, aromatherapy, Celtic, crystals, candles, woodland carvings, kindred collection characters. Market area: Eastern Panhandle, Washington County, Pennsylvania and bordering panhandle. How did you get into your business, or what motivated you to start it?: "Change of lifestyle.

SMITHSBURG ? Within about 30 minutes on Saturday, girls at Lezlee L. Sabo's dance studio had learned a new routine to the tune of Jack falling down a hill and Jill tumbling down after. The girls chanted along to the nursery rhyme lyrics as they moved this way and that in front of a mirrored wall, then applauded their own efforts. The occasion was a fundraiser for one of the studio's dancers. Sabo, the director of My Dance Studio near Smithsburg, said Katie McCracken was diagnosed with leukemia just before a recital last year.

Club meetings Tri-State Singles Saturday, Dec. 20, 9 a.m., Richardson's Restaurant, 710 Dual Highway, Hagerstown. Call Bill, 301-791-5371. Christian Motorcyclists Association Saturday, Dec. 20, 9 a.m., Richardson's Restaurant, 710 Dual Highway, Hagerstown. All makes and models of motorcycles are welcome. If weather permits, a group ride will follow the breakfast. Call 301-432-5274. Fundraisers Old fashioned country breakfast MYERSVILLE, Md. - Saturday, Dec. 20, 7 to 10:30 a.m., Myersville Fire Hall.

A barrage of more than 20 letters from parents and residents influenced a Jefferson County Commission's decision Thursday to vote against closing three unused paper roads and an alley in Shepherdstown, W.Va. Commissioners Dale Manuel, Frances Morgan and Lyn Widmyer voted against closing the roadways. Manuel said his vote against the closing was “for the safety of children,” while Morgan said the proposed closings created a conflict between a property owner's rights and public safety.

Dancers from the Ballet and All That Jazz dance studio in Hagerstown will participate in the annual recital Saturday. The 2 p.m. show features those ages 3 to 10 and the 7 p.m. show features the intermediate and advanced dancers.  The types of dance include modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop and classical ballet. The school is highlighting 13 graduating seniors each with their own dance solo.   Under the direction of Ranelle W. Flurie, the school was established in 1989 and will offer summer classes and dance camps in June.  Tickets for each show cost $5 and may be purchased by calling The Maryland Theatre box office at 301-797-2000.

With new features such as a second floor and a black-box theater that also serves as a dance studio, the newly renovated Kepler Center was dedicated Friday at Hagerstown Community College. “This building is everything we could dream it could be,” said HCC student Satia Williamson ofWashington, D.C. “It is a combination of all the arts here on campus.” Williamson, 28, is majoring in psychology but attended HCC in 2006 as a theater major. Williamson said she spent time in the old building then and talked about how the improvements have enhanced the Kepler Center.

A barrage of more than 20 letters from parents and residents influenced a Jefferson County Commission's decision Thursday to vote against closing three unused paper roads and an alley in Shepherdstown, W.Va. Commissioners Dale Manuel, Frances Morgan and Lyn Widmyer voted against closing the roadways. Manuel said his vote against the closing was “for the safety of children,” while Morgan said the proposed closings created a conflict between a property owner's rights and public safety.

FREDERICK, Md. - A Princess Day Camp will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 19, through Friday, July 23, at 24/7 Dance Studio, 482-A Prospect Blvd. The camp is open for ages 3 to 6. Registration is at the William R. Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St. Cost is $185. To register, call 301-600-1492.

Zumbathon Organization gives thanks to many To the editor: The Washington County Zumbathon Organization extends appreciation and thanks to the following for making the first Washington County Zumbathon fundraiser in Hagerstown a success: - To the Children's Miracle Network's Miracle Child and 2009 champion, Jessica; her mother, Sheila; and her family for appearing at the event. - Our special thanks to Sen. Donald F. Munson and Del. Christopher B. Shank for appearing at the fundraiser and showing support for the Children's Miracle Network.

BIG POOL -- For 10 of her 14 years, Briana Rohrer of Big Pool has been twirling a baton. That talent earned her a chance to compete in the National Baton Twirling Association World Championships in April in Ghent, Belgium. She and her duet partner, Kaitlyn Boyer of Glenwood, Md., won the gold for their category. There were about 130 twirlers representing the United States at the event, as well as competitors from 21 countries. Twirlers had to qualify at the nationals at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana to earn a competitive spot at the world championships.

Dancers go on bus trip The Ballet & All That Jazz dance class visited the National Blacks in Wax Museum Jan. 24. The dance class is part of the C-SAFE initiative in partnership with the dance studio. Approximately 40 dancers and chaperones boarded the bus for the trip to Baltimore. Everyone enjoyed the museum tour which included a statue of President Barack Obama. Snacks were provided for the return trip home. The trip was made possible through a grant from the Washington County Community Foundation.

Club meetings Tri-State Singles Saturday, Dec. 20, 9 a.m., Richardson's Restaurant, 710 Dual Highway, Hagerstown. Call Bill, 301-791-5371. Christian Motorcyclists Association Saturday, Dec. 20, 9 a.m., Richardson's Restaurant, 710 Dual Highway, Hagerstown. All makes and models of motorcycles are welcome. If weather permits, a group ride will follow the breakfast. Call 301-432-5274. Fundraisers Old fashioned country breakfast MYERSVILLE, Md. - Saturday, Dec. 20, 7 to 10:30 a.m., Myersville Fire Hall.

SMITHSBURG ? Within about 30 minutes on Saturday, girls at Lezlee L. Sabo's dance studio had learned a new routine to the tune of Jack falling down a hill and Jill tumbling down after. The girls chanted along to the nursery rhyme lyrics as they moved this way and that in front of a mirrored wall, then applauded their own efforts. The occasion was a fundraiser for one of the studio's dancers. Sabo, the director of My Dance Studio near Smithsburg, said Katie McCracken was diagnosed with leukemia just before a recital last year.

Dancers from Ballet and All That Jazz dance studio participated in a jazz camp in June with Bonnie Slawson of Motion Mania Dance Theatre.