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Around Town

June 12, 2008
Journal News
Reading program



MARTINSBURG — The Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Libraries will host a summer reading club for adults through Aug. 16. This year’s theme is “It’s So Easy Being Green!” Participants need to register at any Martinsburg-Berkeley County Library, check out and read library books from any six categories and return a completed book log to the library branch by Aug. 31. Participants completing the program will receive a T-shirt and be eligible for additional prizes.

For more information, call the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library at (304) 267-8933.



Car show



MARTINSBURG — The second annual Eastern Panhandle Free Clinic car, truck and motorcycle show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Martinsburg Mall. Registration will be from 9 a.m. to noon, followed by judging at noon. Awards presentation will be at 3 p.m. Cost is $12 for show vehicles.

For more information, call Leona at (304) 724-7399, Randy at (304) 676-9497 or the clinic at (304) 724-6091.



Art in the Park



HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Art in the Park will be from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Hagerstown City Park. Contemporary School of the Arts will present free art instruction for children. Event will also feature live music. Performers include The Coal Mountain Ramblers, Singin’ the Bones, Todd Coyle, Phamlife, Betty Jo & Scott and more.

For more information, call (301) 791-6191 or visit www.ssagi.org.



Train open house



WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The Waynesboro Model Railroad Club will run its N, HO and O-scale layouts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The club is located on Pa.16. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.

For more information, visit www.waynesborotoytrains.blogspot.com.



Back Alley Tea



SHEPHERDSTOWN — The Shepherdstown Men’s Club will sponsor the Back Alley Tour and Tea from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Gardens are open rain or shine. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased at the Sweet Shop. Proceeds will benefit the Shepherdstown Day Care Center.

For more information, call Mary Stanley at (304) 876-1856 or visit www.BackAlleyGarden.org.



‘Under Fire’



HARPERS FERRY — The Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will present an artillery demonstration at noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. A military camp will be open for visitation from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Bolivar Heights Battlefield.

For more information, call (304) 535-6029.



Camping expo



THURMONT, Md. — An outdoor sports expo will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Owens Creek Amphitheater. Clyde Hicks, from the Trail House, will exhibit a variety of the latest trends in camping and backpacking equipment, as well as some time proven standards. Experienced personnel will be on hand to offer equipment suggestions and answer specific tent camping and backpacking questions.



Art reception



HAGERSTOWN, Md. —The Washington County Musuem of Fine Arts will host the exhibit “A Wonder Production” by Ellen Lanyon through Aug. 10. An opening reception and gallery talk with Lanyon will be from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, call (301) 739-5727 or visit www.wcmfa.org.



Movie night



MARTINSBURG — Orchard House at Trinity Center will host movie night the third Friday of each month. All movies are free and open to the public. Popcorn will be available at no charge with assorted snacks available for a small donation. Movies include:

June 20: “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” at 8:30 p.m.

For more information, call Ellen Murphy at (304) 676-8739.



Farm day



KEARNEYSVILLE — The seventh annual Jefferson County Farm Day 2008 will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 21. Four farms will be featured in this free self-guided tour. To view the brochure on line with map and driving directions, visit www.jeffersonfarms.org.

For more information, call Jane Tabb at (304) 725-4325 or Kellie Boles at (304) 728-3051.





Book discussion



MARTINSBURG — The Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library Book Discussion Group will discuss June’s selection “Creeker, A Woman’s Journey,” authored by Linda Scott DeRosier at 2 p.m. June 22 and at 11:30 a.m. June 26. Books are available for checkout at the main desk of the library.

For more information, call Pam at (304) 267-8933.



Blacksmithing



HARPERS FERRY — The Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will offer aspiring blacksmiths the chance to pick up hammers and learn thetrade on June 21 and 22. Participants will be allowed to operate the forge, bending and shaping metal. Professional blacksmith David Dufficy will offer guidance and instruction to students in the course. The two-day workshop is limited to six students, 18 years of age or older. Cost is $100, which covers instruction, coal and metal for two days.

For more information or to register, call (304) 535-6063.



Strawberry Social



WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — Williamsport Retirement Village will host a strawberry social from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 22. Activities include an antique car show, reptile show, dunk booth, live entertainment, karaoke contest, climbing wall and more. Event is free and open to the public.



Fiber exhibit



ROMNEY — West Virginia artists Susan Feller, Laurie Gundersen and Carol Hobbs will exhibit “FIBER” through June 27 at the Bottling Works. This installation opens a series of exhibits exploring fiber, ceramics and glass. The 44-piece show includes traditional rug hooking, collages of fiber art, silk banners, baskets, bark vessels, quilts and more.

For more information, call Feller at (304) 496-8073, Gundersen at (304) 637-1180 or Hobbs at (304) 822-4049



‘fargofotos’



SHEPHERDSTOWN —Eric Fargo of fargofotos will be staging all his art through June on the second floor of the Shepherdstown Visitor’s Center. Fargo’s art consists of a wide variety of streetscapes of Shepherdstown, Charles Town and Harpers Ferry and other parts of the area. All photographs vary in size and price, color and black and white.

For more information, call the Visitor’s Center at (304) 876-2786 or visit www.

shepherdstownvisitorscenter

.com.



Featured artist



MARTINSBURG — Terri Stefani will be the June featured artist at Not Right Minded Art Supplies, 406 W. Race St. The show, “Going Out,” will be on display through June 30.

For more information, call (304) 283-6657.



Auto extravaganza



NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The 22nd annual Auto Extravaganza will be July 3-6 at Cascade Park. Cash and trophy prizes will be awarded. Event will feature live entertainment and top industry exhibits.

For more information, call (304) 724-654-8085 or visit www.backtothe50sweekend.

com.
 
 
 

 

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