by Trish Rudder A new “First Friday” event sponsored by the Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce was approved by the Bath Town Council at their March 21 meeting. The First Friday Food Truck Festival on West Fairfax Street will debut on May 5 from 3-9 p.m. next to the[Read More…]
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Hancock Open Mic returns
The Hancock Lioness Lions Club and the Hancock Arts Council are sponsoring a monthly Open Mic music event at the Hancock Community Center on the third Saturday of each month from 5-8 p.m. The first Open Mic will be held on Saturday, May 20. Organizer Jeanne Ward says all genres[Read More…]
Critton Hollow String Band to play free concert in Hancock April 29
Hancock Arts Council will host a free concert of traditional American music by acclaimed trio Critton Hollow String Band at the Hancock Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 29. The concert will start at 7 p.m. Hancock Performing Arts Center is in Hancock Town Hall, located at 126 W. High[Read More…]
Barge Bash to return to Hancock in June
In about two months, the C&O Canal will once again host barges in its waters as Hancock’s “Barge Bash” returns to town on June 17. Festivities and registration starts at 1 p.m. along Canal Street in Hancock. The parade of barges on the canal starts at 3 p.m. There will[Read More…]
Valley Art Association to host May exhibits, events
Valley Art Association will host an exhibit of their members’ art, called “May Flowers,” May 5-28 at The Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue, Hagerstown City Park. The exhibit will be open Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. Valley Art[Read More…]
Free “Wonderful Wetlands” workshops this Saturday, April 1
The Maryland Forest Service and Division of Environmental Management is offering a free set of workshops for citizens about backyard buffers and wetlands on Saturday, April 1 at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center. Attendees should register for the event by March 31. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/wy8tjg5. “Wonderful Wetlands”[Read More…]
Annual cross walk set for next Friday
by Geoff Fox A Hancock Easter tradition will continue next Friday, April 7, as parishioners from various churches take to the street for the annual Cross Walk. The Cross Walk starts at 10 a.m. in Widmeyer Park, travel along Main Street and up Church Street to the final destination of[Read More…]
Community Easter Egg Hunt to be held Saturday
Families will fill Widmeyer Park this Saturday, April 1 for the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt in Hancock. Registration for youth egg hunters starts at 1 p.m. and ends at 2 p.m., when different age groups will begin their rush for colored prizes. Children registered for the hunt will also[Read More…]
Art in Bloom fundraiser returns to Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
It’s almost time for Washington County Museum of Fine Arts’ best-smelling fundraiser of the year: Art in Bloom. Hosted by Hagerstown Garden Club, 10 garden clubs and 16 individuals will participate in Art in Bloom March 24-26. This year marks the 19th year of the spring-themed celebration of art and[Read More…]
New spring event coming together for May
by Geoff Fox Hancock In Motion is going to bring a new event to Widmeyer Park this May and is looking for vendors. The Family Spring Fling will be Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. in Widmeyer Park. There will be crafters, vendors, organizations, kids activities, food[Read More…]
