Talent Show

Twenty acts will take the stage Saturday for the second annual Waynesboro’s Got Talent show benefiting nonprofit organization Communities That Care. “Last year we sold 200 tickets. We’re hoping for that or better,” said K. Marilyn Smith, of Communities That Care. The talent show is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in the Waynesboro Area Senior High School auditorium. Tickets, which are $5 each, can be purchased at the door or in advance at the Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce office.

Thumbs up to outgoing Washington County Commissioners Kristin B. Aleshire, James F. Kercheval and William J. Wivell. Their final meeting on the board was Tuesday, and we thank them for their service to the county in what often is a thankless job. Thumbs up to John Bloyer, who retired this week as register of wills for Washington County after more than 18 years in the position. Bloyer’s job involved meeting people at one of the worst times in their lives and he showed patience and respect while carrying out his duties.

The spirit of Robert Edward Herr II lived on Tuesday night in the hearts of 13 young people who gave it their best in a talent show named in honor of the late teacher at the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts in Hagerstown. Herr, a social studies teacher at the Potomac Street school, died Nov. 7 when the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard motorcycle he was operating west on Alternate U.S. 40 struck a curb at Ivy Hill Drive in Middletown, Md. Before the crash, Herr, 53, had been working with students on a talent show at the school, teachers and students said Tuesday night.

Trains for everyone HO-gauge model railroad, trains for kids to operate, historic railroad equipment, artifacts and photos. 1 to 5 p.m. today. Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 300 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. $3.50; 50 cents for ages 4 to 12; free for ages 3 and younger. Call 301-739-4665. Freaky Fridays Ghost Tours The tales presented by the Hager House staff come from staff, volunteers and tourists at the Hager House. 8 p.m. today. Jonathan Hager House, 110 Key St., City Park, Hagerstown.

HAGERSTOWN -- Students at the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts recently chose a school nickname with roots in the theater. From now until the final curtain call, the school's nickname will be the Phantoms. Chelsea Eells, president of the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Student Government, said she wasn't certain whether the nickname was inspired by "The Phantom of the Opera," but theater students lobbied hard for the designation by chanting, "Phantoms," "Phantoms," in the hallways between classes.

Summer program holds talent show The Summer Afternoon Program at Memorial Recreation Center held an end-of-summer talent show recently as the youth group took the audience on a "View Across the World," which was their theme for the summer. The talent show included highlights from countries such as Japan, Scotland, Africa, Ireland and the U.S., specifically Hawaii. The youths performed several dances, which reflected each of the countries, prepared their own costumes, did a food tasting and performed several musical stories.

The Hagerstown Neighborhood Center is sponsoring a summer arts program for the second year at Memorial Recreation Center in Hagerstown. Children attending the summer camp are participating in an imaginary weeklong tour of eight foreign countries or continents. They have prepared their passports, and are busy learning about different cultures, including art, native costumes, storytelling, and music and dance. The program directors are Kenisha Rubio and Jessica Wigfield, with assistance from the Rec Center staff.

Here are some of the things happening in Washington County Public Schools this week: Today Conococheague Elementary - MSO String Quartet performance for grades one and three. E. Russell Hicks Middle - New schedule rotation; student-led conferences (today through Thursday). Greenbrier Elementary - Kids on the Block, 9:30 a.m. Hancock Elementary - String Quartet performance for grades one and three, 12:30 p.m. Paramount Elementary - PTA planning meeting.

Talent show planned Maugansville Elementary School will hold a talent show Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to attend. The students participating include: Emma Woods, Julia Ebersole, Abrianna Watts, Jordan Davis, Delonte Ellis, Darius Hockaday, Tylese Pickett, Hannah Schneck, Crystalyn Coyle, Drew Evans, Alexa Paules, Emileigh Ebersole, Crystal Martinez, Alisa Hudzik, Kaiya Banks, Molly Mishler, Morgan Burris, Madison Baker,...

During Catholic Schools Week, the St. Mary Catholic School Student Council sponsored a talent show. Students from grades four through eight were invited to participate. Thirty students showed their talents through various methods from skits to lyrical dance. The faculty gave a surprise line dance to "The Chipmunks. "