Jamie Shekels
Around Halfway
Football registration
May 15, 2013
The Washington County Junior Football League will host registration for the upcoming football season Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Valley Mall. Sign-ups will be held in the Food Court area.
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Halfway Little League selling discount cards
May 9, 2013
Halfway Little League is selling discount cards as a fundraiser. The cards include discounts of 10 percent off at local restaurants and businesses.
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Grandparents day planned at Hickory Elementary
May 2, 2013
Grandparents of students who attend Hickory Elementary School are invited to Grandparents Day.
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Web-based community fundraiser set for May 2
April 25, 2013
The Community Foundation of Washington County will sponsor a 24-hour web-based, social-media-driven fundraiser called washingtoncountygives.org on Thursday, May 2.
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Parents Day Out program accepting registration
April 18, 2013
The Parents Day Out program at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church is accepting registration for students wishing to enter classes in September.
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Church class to host pancake breakfast
April 11, 2013
A pancake breakfast will be Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at St. Joseph’s Church Parrish, 17630 Virginia Avenue. Ample parking is available. For details, contact 301-797-9445.
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Gospel group to perform
April 4, 2013
The Jacobs Brothers, a gospel trio from Dillsburg, Pa., will sing Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at Virginia Avenue Baptist Church, 17426 Virginia Ave.
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Gysberts to give talk to citizens group
March 28, 2013
Citizens for Protection of Washington County will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at the Volunteer Fire Co. of Halfway on Lincoln Avenue. Hagerstown Mayor David S. Gysberts will be the guest speaker.
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Child center plans open house
March 21, 2013
Open Arms Christian Child Development Center, at 17906 Garden Lane in Hagerstown, will hold an open house Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Food drive continues
March 14, 2013
Food drive continues
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Easter Bunny arrives at mall on Saturday
March 7, 2013
The Easter Bunny arrives Saturday at 11 a.m. at Center Court at Valley Mall.
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Race-A-Rama events planned at Valley Mall
February 28, 2013
Hagerstown Speedway will present its Race-A- Rama Car Show beginning Monday, March 4, with a week full of events to follow at Valley Mall.
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Student advances in hoop shoot contest
February 20, 2013
Student advances in hoop shoot contest
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Sports cards and memorabilia show
February 14, 2013
The Sports Card and Memorabilia Show will be held at Valley Mall beginning Friday. Sports memorabilia and merchandise will be available for purchase at the mall-wide event through Sunday.
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Financial aid workshop this weekend at mall
February 7, 2013
The Greater Hagerstown Committee Education Forum will offer hourly financial aid workshops and free assistance completing the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
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PTA night
January 31, 2013
Students, parents and teachers from Hickory Elementary are invited to the PTA restaurant fundraiser event Thursday at Cici’s Pizza. A portion of the proceeds from dinner will go to benefit the Hickory Elementary School PTA.
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Food sculpture contest to benefit food bank
January 24, 2013
Building for Hunger is a charity event involving local schools and area businesses.
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New cars at mall
January 17, 2013
Starting Wednesday, Jan. 23, Valley Mall will showcase the new 2013 vehicles. The mall-wide display of new cars, truck and SUVs will be on display through Monday, Feb. 4.
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Classic cars at mall
January 10, 2013
The Classic Cars for Kids Group will have a mall-wide classic car display at Valley Mall Saturday and Sunday.
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Line dance lessons to be offered Jan. 15
January 3, 2013
The Country Western Dance Association will offer line dance lessons Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, at the corner of Virginia Avenue and Halfway Boulevard.
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PTA fundraiser
December 19, 2012
PTA fundraiser
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Character Counts! at Hickory Elementary
December 12, 2012
Students at Hickory Elementary School were awarded Character Counts! certificates for displaying the trait of gratitude during the month of November.
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Wagon rides
December 6, 2012
Horse-drawn wagon rides will be offered Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. through Byron Memorial Park in Williamsport.
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Christmas trees available
November 28, 2012
Fresh Christmas trees from Fulton County, Pa., and Garrett County, Md., are available for purchase at Concordia Lutheran Church.
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Gift wrapping available at mall
November 22, 2012
The Washington County Chapter of the American Red Cross will have local individuals and volunteers from area businesses providing holiday gift-wrapping services in two locations at Valley Mall.
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Family dinner planned
November 15, 2012
Emmanuel United Methodist Church on Summit Avenue in Hagerstown will host a ham and turkey dinner Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m.
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Church offers breakfast on them
November 7, 2012
Church offers breakfast on them
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Basket bingo
November 1, 2012
The Shirley B. Robison Fund will host a basket bingo event Sunday at the Williamsport Fire Hall, offering 25 games of bingo along with raffles.
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Character Counts! at Hickory Elementary
October 25, 2012
Hickory Elementary School students were awarded Character Counts! recognition for the character trait of respect during September.
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St. Joseph to hold Christmas bazaar
October 18, 2012
St. Joseph Catholic Church will host its annual Christmas bazaar and bake sale Thursday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parish social hall behind the church, which is on the corner of Halfway Boulevard and Virginia Avenue.
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Halfway trick or treat
October 10, 2012
Trick-or-treat night in the Halfway area will be held for those ages 13 and younger Thursday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Harvest Hoedown to be held Saturday
October 3, 2012
The Harvest Hoedown will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Byron Park in Williamsport.
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Dance planned Saturday at church
September 26, 2012
On Saturday, at 6:30 p.m., the parishioners of St. Joseph Catholic Church at 17630 Virginia Ave. are sponsoring a country-themed dance to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity’s Apostle Build housing project.
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Homecoming parade is Saturday in Williamsport
September 20, 2012
Williamsport High School will kick off its homecoming celebration with the annual parade through the town of Williamsport. The parade will be Saturday and will start at Springfield Middle School at 11 a.m. and end at the high school.
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SHHS Alumni to meet Thursday
September 12, 2012
The South Hagerstown High School Alumni Association will meet today at 7 p.m. in the school’s media center.
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Tag Day event planned
September 5, 2012
The Williamsport Blue Band will hold its annual Tag Day event Saturday, starting at approximately 9:30 a.m. with the band members, dressed in their band T-shirts, going door to door in their attendance area collecting donations.
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Valley Mall to host model search event
August 29, 2012
The Mall Model Search Experience is coming to Valley Mall to coincide with the mall’s fall fashion show and talent contest.
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Lions Club, Red Men Riders donate money to Korean War monument fund
August 23, 2012
Two area clubs recently donated money to Korean War Veterans Chapter 312 for its monument fund.
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Preschool enrolling students for school year
August 16, 2012
Open Arms Child Care Development Center will have a booth at Valley Mall Saturday where there will be an opportunity for children to do a craft and for parents to find out about the preschool.
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Yard sale planned at church on Saturday
August 9, 2012
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, at 1020 Maryland Ave., Hagerstown, (across from South End Shopping Center) will host an indoor yard sale Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon.
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City Park summer concert series to continue
August 2, 2012
Visit the Hagerstown City Park Sunday for the summer concert series to enjoy a musical performance by the Hagerstown Municipal Band at Peter Buys Band Shell.
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Yard sale planned at church Aug. 11
July 26, 2012
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, at 1020 Maryland Ave., Hagerstown, (across from the South End Shopping Center) will hold an indoor yard sale Saturday, Aug. 11, from 7 a.m. to noon.
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SHHS Class of 1961
July 19, 2012
Students and spouses of students of South Hagerstown High School Class of 1961 are invited to lunch at Next Dimensions restaurant on Old National Pike in Hagerstown.
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Story time at Valley Mall
July 11, 2012
Starting Thursday, the Just Mom and Me reading and craft series gets under way at Valley Mall.
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Kiwanis Club plans golf outing
July 4, 2012
The Hagerstown Kiwanis Club will hold its annual Kiwanis Classic Golf Tournament Friday, Aug. 3, starting at 11:30 a.m. at Beaver Creek Country Club.
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Child development center enrolling for school year
June 28, 2012
Open Arms Christian Child Development Center at Concordia Lutheran Church had two special events for the end of the school year.
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Korean War veterans to have display at mall
June 21, 2012
Antietam Chapter 312 of the Korean War Veterans will have a display at Valley Mall Saturday and Sunday.
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Ice cream social planned at church
June 14, 2012
Virginia Avenue Baptist Church invites the community to an old-fashioned ice cream social Sunday, June 24, at 5:30 p.m.
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South High alumni to host June 15 event
June 7, 2012
South Hagerstown High School’s Rebel Alumni Association will sponsor an informal alumni gathering on Friday, June 15, at the Cancun Cantina at 901 Dual Highway, Hagerstown.
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School's out for summer
May 30, 2012
Well, almost. Washington County Public Schools will mark the last day of the 2011-12 school year Friday.
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Lions to host Halfway Park Days
May 24, 2012
The 33rd annual Halfway Park Days, sponsored by the Lions Club of Halfway, will be held Saturday and Sunday at Martin L. “Marty” Snook Memorial Park in Halfway.
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Hickory students honored
May 16, 2012
Each month, one student from each classroom at Hickory Elementary School is designated as a Character Counts! Good Citizen of the month.
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Saturday yard sale at WHS canceled
May 10, 2012
Due to the deaths of two Williamsport High School students, the Williamsport Blue Band Boosters have canceled their annual Yard Sale Extravaganza, which was to be held Saturday.
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Choir to perform at Halfway-area church
May 3, 2012
Concordia Lutheran Church, at 17906 Garden Lane, will host the Concordia College Tour Choir Sunday at 7 p.m.
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Halfway Little League to mark 30 years with field-lighting ceremony
April 26, 2012
This year marks the 30th year of Halfway Little League baseball at Martin L. “Marty” Snook Memorial Park in Halfway.
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Yard sale set for May 12 at Williamsport High
April 19, 2012
The fifth annual yard sale extravaganza to benefit the Williamsport Blue Band will be held Saturday, May 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the football field at Williamsport High School.
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Basket bingo to be held
April 11, 2012
Pythian Sisters of Maryland, Potomac Temple 28, will host its annual Longaberger Basket bingo Sunday, April 22, at Funkstown Fire Hall.
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Have an enjoyable spring break
April 5, 2012
Parents of Washington County Students, please be sure to mark the following dates on your calendars:
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Easter Bunny arrives at Valley Mall
March 29, 2012
The Easter Bunny has arrived at his spring garden in Center Court at Valley Mall. Children can have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny through Saturday, April 7.
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Child center plans open house
March 22, 2012
Open Arms Christian Child Development Center will hold an open house Saturday, March 24, from 9 to 11 a.m.
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Antique tractor show planned at Valley Mall
March 14, 2012
Antique tractor show planned at Valley Mall
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South High alumni to meet
March 8, 2012
The South Hagerstown High School Alumni Association will meet today at 7 p.m. in the school’s media center. All South High graduates are welcome to attend.
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Citizens group to meet Thursday
March 1, 2012
Citizens for Protection of Washington County will hold its monthly meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Volunteer Fire Co. of Halfway, 11114 Lexington Ave.
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Story Time with Mr. Jeff
February 23, 2012
Story Time with Mr. Jeff will be held Thursday, March 1, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. in the Food Court area of Valley Mall. As part of the mall’s monthly “Just Mom and Me” program, Mr. Jeff, from Washington County Free Library, offers story time to preschool age children.
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Teen Idol contest auditions today
February 16, 2012
Those ages 15 to 19 are invited to audition for the Teen Idol contest today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Center Court at Valley Mall.
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Valentine event at Valley Mall
February 9, 2012
A Be My Valentine! event will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Valley Mall. Those ages 3 to 8 are invited to make Valentine crafts.
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Little League registration
February 2, 2012
Halfway Little League will host registration for T-ball, softball and baseball on several dates in February.
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Cycle event planned Feb. 11 at Valley Mall
January 25, 2012
Cycle event planned Feb. 11 at Valley Mall
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Hagerstown youth soccer league registration
January 19, 2012
HAYSL, or Hagerstown Area Youth Soccer League, will hold registration at Valley Mall Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Food Court area near King’s Jewelers.
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Blue Band Boosters to hold basket bingo
January 12, 2012
The Williamsport Blue Band Boosters will hold a Longaberger and Vera Bradley bingo Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Elks Lodge on Robinwood Drive in Hagerstown.
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Citizens group to meet
January 4, 2012
Citizens for Protection of Washington County will hold its monthly meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Volunteer Fire Co. of Halfway, 11114 Lincoln Ave.
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Happy New Year!
December 29, 2011
Saturday will mark the end of 2011, and 2012 will be ushered in Sunday. Many wishes to all for a happy, prosperous and joyous New Year.
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There's still time for photos with Santa
December 22, 2011
Photos with Santa will be available at Valley Mall today from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday (Christmas Eve) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 301-582-0700.
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Character Counts! at Hickory Elementary
December 15, 2011
Each month, one student from each classroom at Hickory Elementary School is named a Character Counts! Good Citizens of the Month.
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Potpie dinner planned Saturday
December 7, 2011
A slippery potpie dinner is planned Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Calvary Temple, 147 Conococheague St. in Williamsport.
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Breakfast to follow Sunday church service
December 1, 2011
The community is invited to a worship service Sunday at 10:45 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
November 24, 2011
There is so much to be thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day and each day. Wishing all a very happy, joyous and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
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Hagerstown Children's Theater to perform at mall
November 17, 2011
Hagerstown Children’s Theater will perform Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon at Valley Mall.
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Santa arrives at mall Saturday
November 10, 2011
Santa Claus makes his way to Halfway this weekend. The community is invited to Valley Mall Saturday at 9:45 a.m. for Santa's arrival.
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Pumpkin rolls for sale
November 2, 2011
Pumpkin rolls for sale
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Gridiron Classic to be played Nov. 5
October 26, 2011
The ninth annual Hagerstown Gridiron Classic pitting the South Hagerstown High Rebels against the North Hagerstown High Hubs will be Saturday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. at Mike Callas Stadium at North High.
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Gridiron Classic to be played Nov. 5
October 26, 2011
Gridiron Classic to be played Nov. 5
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Hickory honors students
October 19, 2011
Hickory honors students
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Williamsport High homecoming parade is Saturday
October 13, 2011
The annual Williamsport High School homecoming parade will be held Saturday.
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Halfway church to host women's event Oct. 14
October 6, 2011
Virginia Avenue Church of God will host a presentation of “Women of the Bible” by Anita Guschick on Friday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. Guschick will dramatize the lives of three women in the Bible. The performance will take place at the church at 17306 Virginia Ave. Tickets cost $10 and will be available at the door.
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Mr. Jeff story time at Valley Mall
September 28, 2011
Mr. Jeff from Washington County Free Library will be at Valley Mall on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. for story time.
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Book fair to benefit library
September 22, 2011
Looking for a novel way to support Washington County Free Library? The library will be the beneficiary of a book fair Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Books-A-Million store at Valley Mall. A portion of sales during that time will go to the library.
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Children's race planned
September 14, 2011
The Washington County Recreation Department will host a 1-mile youth cross-country run Saturday at Washington County Regional Park near Black Rock Golf Course.
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Children's center accepting students
September 8, 2011
Open Arms Christian Child Development Center at Concordia Lutheran Church has started an afternoon three-hour class for 3- and 4-year-olds. Classes began on Sept. 6 for those attending three days a week and Sept. 7 for those who attend two days per week. There is still time to register. Concordia Lutheran Church is at 17906 Garden Lane, Hagerstown.
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9/11 tribute at City Park
September 1, 2011
On Tuesday, Sept. 13, an event honoring those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks will be held at Hagerstown City Park.
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Big band sound
August 25, 2011
A concert featuring the Hagerstown Municipal Band “Big Band,” under the direction of Joel Guyton, will be held Sunday, starting at 7:30 p.m. at Hagerstown City Park’s band shell.
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Colonial event planned Saturday
August 17, 2011
Colonial Family Fun Day will be Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weather permitting) at the Jonathan Hager House and Museum in Hagerstown's City Park.
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South Hagerstown High Class of 1971 plans reunion
August 11, 2011
The South Hagerstown High School’s Class of 1971 will celebrate its 40th class reunion Saturday, Oct. 1, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Beaver Creek Country Club on Mapleville Road.
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Back-to-School Night planned at Lincolnshire
August 3, 2011
Lincolnshire Elementary School will hold Back-to-School Night Monday, Aug. 22, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. A welcome/information session is planned from 6 to 6:30 p.m., followed by classroom visitation for grades K-5 from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and another round of visitation from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. All students and parents living in the Lincolnshire school district are invited to attend.
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Summer concert series continues this weekend
July 27, 2011
The Music by the Lake series will continue Saturday at the Peter Buys Band Shell at City Park in Hagerstown.
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Sports cards show
July 20, 2011
A sports cards and memorabilia show will be held at Valley Mall, starting Friday, July 29. Vendors will be set up in the mall through Sunday, July 31.
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Preschool celebrates with end-of-year picnic
July 6, 2011
On May 31, Concordia Lutheran Church’s Open Arms Christian Child Development Center celebrated the end of its second year of classes with a class picnic at Hager Park. Students and their families joined with the staff and several members of Concordia to celebrate the end of the year. The day ended with a gift and awards ceremony followed by a chapel service. The children received a gift from Mrs. Rosicky: a picture of Jesus with His arms open talking to the children. They also received a medallion that said “Star Student.”
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National Dance Day
June 30, 2011
The Washington County Recreation Department will host a free National Dance Day July 31 at Rockland Woods Elementary School.
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Soccer sign-ups to be held at mall
June 22, 2011
The Hagerstown Area Youth Soccer League will hold registration Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the food court area at Valley Mall.
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Around Halfway
June 16, 2011
Summer Movie Express to start at Valley Mall
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Sports card event planned at mall
June 8, 2011
A sports card and sports memorabilia show will be held this weekend at Valley Mall.
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Registration slated for Parents Day Out Program
June 1, 2011
It’s registration time for the Parents Day Out Program at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church.
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Halfway Lions Club awards scholarships
May 25, 2011
The Halfway Lions Club recently presented scholarships to Kimberlee Mauk, a student at South Hagerstown High School, Kandis Stoy, a student at Williamsport High School, and Raven McCall, a student at Washington County Technical High School.
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Martin's to present checks to area schools
May 18, 2011
Martin’s Food Store on Wesel Boulevard in Halfway will present the top five earning Washington County schools with cash rewards checks on Friday. The checks represent money received through the A+ Rewards program offered by Martin’s. This year, 15 checks will be handed out for a total of $41,246.95. The check presentation ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m.
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South High alumni group to meet tonight
May 11, 2011
The next meeting of the South High Alumni Association will be today at 7 p.m. in the South High media center.
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Reading Day
May 4, 2011
Washington County Free Library will hold Reading Day on Saturday at Valley Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a parade, magic show, free books, local authors and entertainment.
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Book fair planned at Hickory Elementary
April 27, 2011
Hickory Elementary School will hold a book fair May 2 to 6 in the school's media center.
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Children's program planned at museum
April 21, 2011
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts will host its Spring Culture Festival for children Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Museum Ramble set for this weekend
April 13, 2011
The Washington County Association of Museums and Historical Sites will have exhibits at Valley Mall this weekend educating the public about some of the county's historical gems. The event will be Saturday and Sunday.
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Creative-writing workshop
April 6, 2011
Washington County Free Library, in partnership with Hagerstown Community College, will present a free interactive, creative-writing workshop session on Monday, April 11, at Valley Mall. The workshop will be held in the space next to Old Navy beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, call 301-582-0700.
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Church plans dramatic presentation
March 30, 2011
A dramatic presentation of “His Story” will be performed at Virginia Avenue Church of God, 17306 Virginia Ave.
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Commissioners to meet and greet at the mall
March 24, 2011
The Washington County Commissioners will be hosting a Meet and Greet session Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Food Court at Valley Mall. Get the opportunity to have a one-on-one with Washington County elected officials.
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SHHS alumni to meet
March 16, 2011
SHHS alumni to meet
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Red Cross event
March 9, 2011
The Washington County Chapter of the American Red Cross will celebrate Red Cross Month with an event Friday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Valley Mall.
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Tractor Club plans display at Valley Mall
March 2, 2011
Washington County Antique Tractor Club will hold its spring show at Valley Mall from March 21 to 27. The club will have a large display of antique tractors and also a display from the Washington County Tractor Pullers Association.
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Mall to host story time
February 23, 2011
Jeff Ridgeway from Washington County Free Library will host story time at Valley Mall Thursday, March 11, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. in front of Kings Jewelry by the Food Court.
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Pancake supper planned
February 16, 2011
A Shrove Tuesday pancake supper is planned Tuesday, March 8, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 35 W. Potomac St. in Williamsport.
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Hickory students honored
February 9, 2011
Each month, one student from each classroom at Hickory Elementary School is designated as a Character Counts! Good Citizens of the Month.
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Auxiliary to meet
February 2, 2011
Auxiliary to meet
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Kids' Time event at mall
January 26, 2011
Matthew's Hallmark will host Kids' Time on Saturday and Sunday at Valley Mall.
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Students honored
January 19, 2011
Students honored
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Reminder to parents
January 12, 2011
Reminder to parents
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Halfway fire hall plans bingo events
January 6, 2011
The Volunteer Fire Co. of Halfway hosts bingo on the following days:
