Tri State Area

Snow is expected to move into the Tri-State area again this evening, possibly accumulating up to three inches by the time the storm system moves out of the region Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The snow will probably begin after sunset and continue throughout Sunday afternoon, said meteorologist John Margraf. The heaviest snow is expected to stay to the south of the Tri-State Area, specifically in central and southern Virginia, Margraf said. As of Friday night, the chance of precipitation was 60 percent tonight and Sunday, Margraf said.

It's time for hunting. Hunting Easter eggs that is. There are plenty of Easter egg hunts coming up in the Tri-State area during the next two weeks. Planned hunts include: · Pigs Animal Sanctuary is hosting an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, on the grounds of the animal sanctuary at 1112 Persimmon Lane, Shepherdstown, W.Va. Admission is $5 per family, and each child will receive a basket. Please RSVP for groups larger than 10 children. Call 304-262-0080.

Family friendly entertainment events in the Tri-State area this year include monster trucks, magic shows, acrobatic displays and "The Sound of Music" singalongs and costume contests (Lederhosen, anyone?). Other highlights this year include the Mummers Parade, a talent show in Martinsburg, W.Va., and storytelling series. Jan. 17 Kinder Konzert with Maryland Symphony Orchestra (MSO) Brass Quintet will be at Hagerstown Community College's Kepler Theatre. These free concerts are designed to introduce preschool children to orchestral music and instruments.

Public schools throughout the Tri-State area will be back in session this month. The first days of school for area school systems are: Maryland · Washington County Public Schools - Wednesday, Aug. 23 · Frederick County Public Schools - Monday, Aug. 28 Pennsylvania · Chambersburg Area School District - Monday, Aug. 28 · Fannett-Metal School District - Monday, Aug. 28 · Greencastle-Antrim School...

julieg@herald-mail.com The Charlie Daniels Band, comedian Darrell Hammond, the work of acclaimed photographer O. Winston Link, a drag show and lectures by two Nobel Prize winners are among the arts events coming up in the Tri-State area in 2006. Here are some of the performances and art exhibits expected this year: Jan. 19 Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at Shippensburg University's Luhrs Performing Arts Center in Shippensburg, Pa. Jan. 23 Kinsey Sicks at Shepherd University's Frank Arts Center Theater in Shepherdstown, W.Va.

It's the holiday season. And Santa Claus is coming back. He'll be around the Tri-State area. So don't let that big red sleigh scare ya. Santa was scheduled to make a stop at the Valley Mall Saturday, but if you missed him, don't fret. He and his helpers will be lending an ear to residents' holiday desires for weeks to come. To help get you in the spirit for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, there will be dozens of holiday concerts, open houses, tree lightings and other events.

Today, June 29 - Western Maryland Hospital, 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., Funkstown, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 30 - Robinwood Medical Center, 11110 Medical Campus Road, Hagerstown, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 30 - Valley Mall, community room, 17301 Valley Mall Road, Hagerstown, noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 1 - Maugansville Ruritan, 18007 Maugans Ave., Maugansville, 2 to 7 p.m.