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November 9, 2011
For this month's Fridays at the Library, Bob Shank from the Community Rescue Service will talk about working as an emergency medical technician. Two identical programs will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. and from 2 to 3 p.m.  Students may attend either session. Students will have the opportunity to see the inside of an ambulance and learn about emergency medicine. Fridays at the Library will be held on the second Friday of each month at Williamsport Memorial Library, 104 E. Potomac St.  For more information, call 301-739-3250, ext. 132.
NEWS
By DAVE McMILLION | July 21, 2009
Hagerstown City Council members on Tuesday afternoon approved closing the first block of South Potomac Street on Fridays for the Wind Down Friday fundraising events at The Maryland Theatre. Beginning this week, the first block of South Potomac Street will be closed on Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m. through Sept. 18, city officials said. As part of the event, there will be an enclosed area that encompasses the theater's front courtyard and extends to the sidewalk, Community Affairs Director Karen Giffin said.
NEWS
September 26, 2008
Hagerstown Community College's Center for Continuing Education will offer two genealogy courses during the fall 2008 semester. The first course, "Tracing Your Family Roots - Introduction to Genealogy," is offered on Fridays, from Oct. 3 through Oct. 24, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at HCC's Valley Mall Center. The second course, "Genealogy Plus," is offered on Fridays, from Oct. 3 through Oct. 24, from 1:30 to 4 p.m., at HCC's Valley Mall Center. For more information or to register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236, or go to www.hagerstowncc.
NEWS
May 29, 2003
"Annie Get Your Gun" 8 p.m. Fridays, May 30 and June 6, and Saturdays, May 31 and June 7; and 2 p.m. Sundays, June 1 and 8 Apollo Civic Theatre 128 E. Martin St. Martinsburg, W.Va. Tickets cost $12 for evening performances; $8 for matinees. Group rates are available. For information and ticket reservations, call 1-304-263-6766, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.
LIFESTYLE
October 4, 2012
October is in full swing - the weather has been creeping closer to down-right chilly and the leaves are beginning to turn. So that means it's never too early to start planning for your Halloween events. This is just a small list to get you started as you look for something spooktacular to do, and is no way inclusive. To make this even more family friendly, we threw in some events that might not be Halloween-specific, but lean to the feeling of the autumn season. As always, be sure to read TheCalendar Sunday through Friday in the Lifestyle section to keep you updated on the latest Halloween event additions.
NEWS
October 28, 2002
Do It Yourself clinics at The Home Depot 7 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; 9 and 11 a.m. Saturdays; 1 p.m. Sundays The Home Depot 17810 Garland Groh Blvd. Hagerstown Daily topics are different and change on a monthly basis. For information, call 301-791-2886.
NEWS
August 1, 2002
Paintings by Ski Holm, ceramics by Jack Middour Through Friday, Aug. 30 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays Chambersburg Area Council for the Arts Gallery 75 S. Main St. Chambersburg, Pa. Free. For information, call 1-717-264-6883.
NEWS
May 6, 2007
If you go What: Waynesboro Area Senior High School's second annual Art Show When: Wednesdays from 1 to 5 p.m.; Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the month of May Where: The Oller House, 138 W. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa.
NEWS
September 6, 2010
This year's Fridays at the Library series for home-school students will open on Friday, Sept. 10, in a new location -- Williamsport Memorial Library, 104 E. Potomac St., Williamsport. All Fridays at the Library will be held at this location for the next two years during Washington County Free Library's renovation. John Miller, interpreter at the South Mountain State Battlefield, will discuss the Civil War in Maryland, and demonstrate the life and uniform of a Civil War soldier.
ENTERTAINMENT
November 23, 2011
The Top Five Santa comes to Long Meadow Santa Claus arrives on a firetruck at 10 a.m. Friday. He will meet with children from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. Long Meadow Shopping Center, corner of Northern and Potomac avenues, Hagerstown. Holiday magic West Virginia Wizards Assembly No. I Fellowship of Family Entertainment presents eight magicians and illusionists, including Michael T, Mario Orsini, Susie the Clown, David Wayne and others.
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ENTERTAINMENT
May 16, 2013
1. Cornet concert The Rohrersville Cornet Band will perform favorites and new compositions. 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Rohrersville Cornet Band Hall, Main Street, Rohrersville. Free, donations accepted. Call 301-992-9767 or go to www.rohrersvilleband.com . 2. Art of civil rights More than 15 artists explore the American civil rights movement. Opening artist reception, featuring painters Charly Palmer and Wesley Clark, from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 18, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19. Exhibit continues through Sunday, Aug. 4. Just Lookin' Gallery, 40 Summit Ave., downtown Hagerstown.
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NEWS
May 14, 2013
The parishioners of St. John's Episcopal Church announced the recipients of this year's Mayfest fundraiser. Proceeds will be divided among four nonprofit organizations: • St. Etienne's Family Relief Fund - benefiting the families of a church in rural Haiti where there is no free public education • Hagerstown Area Religious Council - a nonprofit organization that coordinates all the churches in the area in expanding outreach • Community...
ENTERTAINMENT
May 14, 2013
Ten pairs competed Friday, May 10, during a meeting of the Little Heiskell Duplicate Bridge Club.  Bruce and Aurora McDonough finished first in both Flights A and B with a 61.57-percent game. Bob Munger and Elaine Rowe came in second in Flight A with 61.11 percent, and Rich Evans and Jim McCracken were third in Flight A with 55.09 percent. Bill and Madeline Davis placed fourth in Flight A, and second in Flight B with 53.70 percent, and Bea Van Norden and Nancy Burger were first in Flight C with 51.85 percent.
LIFESTYLE
May 10, 2013
Jessica Andrews and Paul Whitmore II of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., announce the birth of a daughter, Chloe Lynn Whitmore , April 13, 2013. Maternal grandparents are the late Linda Andrews and Timothy Andrews. Paternal grandparents are Paul Whitmore and Kathy Moats of Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Maternal great-grandparents are the late Earl and Doris Hohl. Paternal great-grandparents are the late Alvin and Delores Manuel. Ashley Nicole and Christopher Michael Croson of Kearneysville, W.Va., announce the birth of a son, Anthony Maddox , April 19, 2913.
NEWS
May 10, 2013
Police are searching for a man who made off with an undisclosed amount of money in a robbery Friday afternoon at a Susquehanna Bank on Frederick Street in Hagerstown, according to a news release from the Hagerstown Police Department. The robbery at 940 Frederick St. occurred at 3:58 p.m., the release stated. According to police, upon entering the bank, the man handed a teller a note that demanded money. The man then fled the scene.  The suspect is being described as a white male approximately 6-foot to 6-foot 2-inches in height, with a thin build, the release stated.
SPORTS
May 9, 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013 PREP TENNIS North Hagerstown's undefeated Max Ober will seek to end the two-year reign of Boonsboro's Serge Aleshin-Guendel as Washington County Tournament boys singles champion at this year's tournament, beginning this afternoon and concluding Saturday at North Hagerstown. Ober (16-0), the 2012 Herald-Mail Boys Player of the Year, went 17-1 at No. 1 singles for the Hubs last year. But instead of playing singles in the postseason, he was paired up with Mollie Johnson in mixed doubles, where the duo won county and region championships before finishing fourth at the state tournament.
LIFESTYLE
April 29, 2013
Wilson College students will present the results of their undergraduate research at Wilson's fourth annual Student Research Day on Friday, May 3. The public is invited to join Wilson students, faculty, staff and administrators at all events.  Twenty-one seniors will present their work, which was produced in conjunction with faculty advisers, from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. in the Brooks Complex auditorium and Warfield Hall's Allen Auditorium. A number of students will also share their work graphically in a poster session to be held in the Brooks Complex from 1 to 2:15 p.m. An art opening is also scheduled for students' capstone art projects in the Bogigian Gallery.
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