Vbs

Finally, some sun I just heard that out of the first 22 days in June, we had 19 days with rain. All I can say is, "boy, don't our gardens look great. " Now it's time to head to the pool and soak up some of this much needed sunshine and start enjoying the outdoors. VBS in full swing The town is busy this week with Vacation Bible school in full swing at St. Paul's and very shortly the church will be welcoming its new pastor. The St. Paul's Lutheran Church congregation voted unanimously to ask Pastor Michael Louia to accept the call to lead the church.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 16 N. Main St., Smithsburg, July 26 to 30, 6 to 8 p.m., ages 4 through sixth grade, theme is The Streets of Galilee, foods, dramas, singing and stories about Jesus' ministry. To register, call 301-824-7460. Christ Community Church, 8916 Mapleville Road, Hagerstown, every Sunday from 9 to 10:10 a.m. through Aug. 30, ages 2 through sixth grade, theme is Outrigger Island, a place where kids will develop the stability to face a world of shifting sands and wavering opinions.

Kevin's Fund Golf Tournament is June 25 Maugansville Ruritan Club will host its seventh annual Kevin's Fund Golf Tournament at Black Rock Golf Course on Friday, June 25, starting at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $85 per golfer or $320 per foursome, which includes greens fees, cart, contests, on-course refreshments and post-tournament meal. There will be first- and second-place prizes in three flights. Contests include hole-in-one, putting, closest to the pin on all par 3s and longest drive.

Remembering my friend, Ethan "I was quiet - he was loud; I liked to walk - he liked to run. I liked Piglet - he liked Scooby-Doo. I would giggle because he was silly; he was my friend. Then one day he got cancer and then he was quiet - I was loud; he liked to walk - I liked to run. We both liked Scooby-Doo. I would cry because he was sick. He went to heaven. I am waiting to see him again, because he is still my friend. I miss you, Ethan. " Love, Jaclyn. By Jaclyn Bealand Jaclyn's team hopes kicks help in effort Jaclyn Bealand started in February wanting to do something to help raise money for cancer, especially the kind (leukemia and lymphoma)

Around town Mid-summer is a slower paced time in our little town, but there is still plenty to do. The Fire Co. carnival will be in full swing this weekend over the river in nearby Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Every evening about dusk, a small flying parachute glider drifts over town, adding some color to the local scene. The kids had a great time at the Fourth of July bicycle parade, and many citizens got their fireworks fix in nearby Clear Spring. The pool is open and doing record business this summer with swimming lessons in the morning, general swim in the afternoon and many evening private parties.

o Read more Harry Nogle columns at washingtoncountyliving.com Skyline Boys to appear at church in Keedysville The Skyline Boys, a Southern gospel music group, will appear at United Christian Fellowship Church in Keedysville on Saturday at 7 p.m. A love offering will be accepted. Heritage Festival seeks artists, craftspeople The Sharpsburg Heritage Festival Committee is accepting applications for artists and crafts-people for the festival in Sharpsburg.

o Read more Darylene Mowen columns at washingtoncountyliving.com Pen Mar concerts under way for season Pen Mar Park has begun its concert season. The Bill Krantz Combo will perform Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. The summer music series is held each Sunday afternoon at the park, at 14600 Pen Mar-High Rock Road in Cascade. The concerts are free, but donations are accepted. For more information, call 240-313-2807 or 301-791-1551. Church celebrates 48th anniversary On May 23, people from the surrounding communities met at Covenant Presbyterian Church to celebrate the church's 48th anniversary.