Boonsboro High School will celebrate homecoming this weekend.
Representing the student body on the homecoming court are Trish Hawkins, Emily Lum, Whitney Durr, Amber Smith, Tori Poffenberger, Britton Beard, Josh Haden, Caleb Jardeleza, J.R. Lowery and J.T. Rice.
The annual powder puff game will be Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
The homecoming football game against Hedgesville (W.Va.) High School is slated to kick off at 7 p.m. Friday.
A pancake breakfast will be Saturday from 7 to 11 a.m. in the school cafeteria.
The annual parade steps off at 10 a.m. Saturday. If any club or organization would like to participate in the parade, call Karri Ernst at 301-766-8022.
Recycling task force to offer solar program
Boonsboro Recycling Task Force will present a program on “Solar Power for Your Home” at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the community center at Boonsboro’s Shafer Park.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and is open to the public.
Michelle Liefke of Mountain View Solar, a Berkeley Springs, W.Va., company, will give the presentation. For more information about the company, go to www.mtvsolar.com.
The task force meets the third Tuesday of every month. For more information, contact task force Chairwoman Rosemary James at 301-432-2549. The task force also sponsors the Boonsboro Green Fest, which will be held for the fourth straight year on May 12, 2012. For more information, go to www.boonsborogreenfest.com.
Church has new sign
Greenbrier Baptist at the intersection of Md. 66 and U.S. 40, just north of Boonsboro, has taken yet another step to let the public know that all are welcome there. The church recently installed a 10-by-10-foot LED programmable sign that announces service times and special events. One of the occasions you will see on it this week is its fall festival Saturday, beginning at 2 p.m. The festival will include three musical groups, children’s games and food. The event is free and open to the public.
Basket bingo planned at Legion
Clopper Michael American Legion Post in Boonsboro will hold a basket bingo Saturday, Oct. 22. Doors will open at 4 p.m. and the games will begin at 6 p.m. The $20 ticket price will include alternating cash and basket games. No outside food or beverages will be permitted, but refreshments will be available. Tickets are available at the bar or to reserve tickets contact the Boonsboro Legion at 301-432-5695 or Rose Moats at 301-432-6103.
Spaghetti dinner planned Oct. 22
Mount Nebo United Methodist Church, at 134 S. Main St. in Boonsboro, will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner Saturday, Oct. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Tickets cost $8 for adults, $4 for those ages 6 to 12, and are free for those younger than 6. The meal includes homemade sauce with either meatballs or sausage, a side of garlic bread and salad. Desserts will be available to purchase for $1.
For more information, call 301-432-8741 or go to www.mtneboumc.com.
Rohrersville Ruritan plans oyster dinner
The Rohrersville Ruritan will hold a fall oyster dinner Saturday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rohrersville School. Bring containers for takeout orders.
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