Wednesday night is ninth-grade transition night at WHS

Williamsport High School will host ninth- grade transition night Wednesday night, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. All current eighth-grade students who will attend Williamsport High School in the fall are encouraged to attend with their parents or legal guardians.

Those in attendance will have the opportunity to meet the school administration, learn about the scheduling process and programs, and sign up for sports teams, activities, clubs and organizations.


Technical high school programs and academies at other schools will also be discussed.

Contact the guidance office at 301-766-8426 with any questions.

Conococheague Little League registration set

Conococheague Little League will hold registration for tee ball, minor, little, junior, senior, and big leagues at the Williamsport Town Hall on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 9 and 10 from 6 to 8 p.m.; and on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Registration will be for youth ages 5 to 18. Those registering for the first time are required to bring three proofs of residency and birth certificate.

For more information, call “Bull” Jamison at 301-988-6572.

Clothes of Hope set schedule for February

Clothes of Hope Ministries at Williamsport United Methodist Church, 25 E. Church St., provides gently used and some new clothing. They will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday; Thursdays on Feb. 9 and 23; and Monday, Feb. 13. They will be open from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, and Thursday, Feb. 16.

There is no charge for clothing. Monetary donations are accepted.

The Clothes of Hope will not be accepting any clothing donations until April 16.

P.R.A.Y. plans swim event

Providing Relief for Autistic Youth, Inc., or P.R.A.Y., in partnership with Chambersburg Memorial YMCA, will hold an evening of pool time from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, at the 570 E. McKinley St., Chambersburg, Pa., location.

The event is open to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and family members. Advance payment of $4 per swimmer is required. YMCA members are free with identification.

One parent must accompany their child in the pool.

Payment is by check only. Send check payable to P.R.A.Y. in Western MD, c/o of YMCA PA Event, P.O. Box 275, Williamsport, MD 21795-0275.

Payment is due by Friday, Feb. 10. Include an email address to receive tickets and details.

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If you have news of events, activities, or announcements for Williamsport and the surrounding area, contact Paula Green Shupp at 301-302-3878 or email p.shupp@myactv.net.