Spaghetti

“When one is hurting, we all are hurting,” Bobby Hays said. The pastor of Hays' church, the Rev. Tim Fisher, was indeed hurting. His half brother, Kenneth Goins, 50, lost his daughter, Hope, 3, to injuries sustained in an April apartment fire on Summit Avenue. The fire also claimed the life of Goins' 43-year-old wife, Patricia. “We felt a need to help out (Fisher) and his family,” Hays said. “Whatever we can do, we wanted to do.” The desire to help inspired a spaghetti dinner Saturday at the Best Western Grand Venice Hotel Wedding and Conference Center to benefit the Hope Goins Fund.

SThe ladies of Ebenezer AME Church, 26 W. Bethel St., will hold a spaghetti dinner and bake sale Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m. The menu includes homemade spaghetti, tossed salad, garlic bread and drink. Various baked goods will also be on sale. The meal costs $8.  The event is a 2012 Women's Day fundraiser for Ebenezer. Movie night Bridge of Life Church, 14 S. Potomac St., will hold Movie Night Saturday at 7 p.m. The movie, popcorn and drinks are free.

The Hagerstown YMCA Achievers will hold its scholarship banquet Saturday, April 21, beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m. at Bridge of Life, 14 S. Potomac St. in Hagerstown. The business cluster students are hosting the event to raise college scholarship funds for high school seniors.  Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for those ages 3 to 11. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk at the YMCA. If you would like to sponsor a table or make a donation, contact Deborah Phillips at 301-739-3990, ext. 4239 Hidden Heroes John Borelli was presented the Hidden Heroes award at Bridge of Life Church in Hagerstown.

1. Off to see the wizard North Hagerstown High School presents "The Wizard of Oz. " Shows are 7 p.m. Thursday, March 8, Friday, March 9, Saturday, March 10, Monday, March 12, and Tuesday, March 13; and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10. North Hagerstown High School auditorium, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown. $10; $7, students and seniors. Proceeds will go toward the orchestra and choral boosters. 2. Killer ratings Washington County Playhouse presents "Tune in for Murder.

A spaghetti supper to benefit Clear Spring High School athletics will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 30 S. Martin St. The dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. The menu consists of spaghetti, roll, green beans, Jell-O, cake, hot and cold drinks.  Tickets cost $6 for adults and $4.50 for students.  FFA Alumni sought Clear Spring High School is looking for new members for its FFA Alumni.  ...

“My comment is this. To everyone who helped find Lucy, our lost beagle: Lucy was found safe and sound today. Thanks to everyone for the never-ending support, encouragement, and most of all, prayers. We took Lucy to the vet this afternoon immediately after we found her, and she (received) a clean bill of health - our perfect little Christmas present. Thanks a lot.” - Hagerstown “In regard to the spaghetti tacos: I lived in Honduras for nearly 20 years, and it was very common to have spaghetti tacos over the holidays, along with eggplant pancakes.” - Hagerstown “For years the Republicans have said that tax cuts do not need to be paid for, but now when it comes to the extension of the payroll tax, which benefits mainly the middle class, it has to be paid for. This should really show us where their priorities lie.” - Waynesboro, Pa. “For the people and others calling for Allan Powell and all of us to stop bashing Bush and Cheney because they are no longer in office, they should be blaming President Obama because he's trying to appease his union buddies, well, at least Obama, and especially unions try to stand up and do what's best for the poor and middle-class people.

A free community spaghetti dinner will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at St. Catherine Eastern Orthodox Church, 433 Liberty St., Hagerstown. Spaghetti will be served first come, first serve. A vespers service will be at 6:30 p.m. Please enter through side door. For more information, call 301-790-2616.

Boy Scout Troop 108 plans spaghetti dinner Boy Scout Troop 108 will hold a spaghetti dinner Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Ringgold Ruritan Building on Windy Haven Road in Smithsburg. Tickets cost $7 for adults, $4 for those ages 6 to 12 and are free for those younger than 6. The menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, roll, drink and desserts. There will also be a bake sale and carryout will be available. Food drive continues Allegany Dental Care is helping Boy Scout Troop 66 at First Christian Church in Hagerstown with its "Scouting for Food" drive.