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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lucy Bargioni Katherine Cobb

Arts Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Home-Schooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Youth Orchestras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Public School Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Local Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

State Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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Breastfeeding & Birthing . . . . . . . . . . . .16

National Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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Mom’s Clubs & Support Groups . . . . . . .20

Outdoor Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Special Needs Resources . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Advertiser Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

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Heads Up Calendar of Events . . . . .43

A Look at Educational Choices:

Name Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 From Pip to Phillip: Names that Grow Up

Home School Viewpoint . . . . . . . . . .33 A homeschool mom embraces the time spent with her children Private School Viewpoint . . . . . . . . .34 Why send your child to a private school?

Public School Viewpoint . . . . . . . . .36 A parent's perspective reflects gratitude for her child's experience Special Needs Section: Aging Out of Autism . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Making Sense of Sensory Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Special Needs Resources . . . . . . . .26 The Most Important Lession I Learned from Mr. Rogers . . . . . . .30

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From the cover Thanks to all the parents who entered their children in Child Guide’s 2013 Cover Kids Contest. The children featured on this issue’s cover were selected from the entries. We look forward to bringing you more of our region’s adorable tots in the next few issues.

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Arts Organizations MARYLAND Authentic Community Theatre, Inc., 10226 Governor Lane Blvd., Suite 4012, Williamsport. The Authentic Community Theatre (ACT) offers students of all ages a wide variety of creative programs including community theater, summer arts programs, storytelling, youth choir, and a choir for those over age 50. info@actforall.org. 301/491-7228. www.actforall.org.

Contemporary School for the Arts and Gallery, Inc., 4 W. Franklin St., Hagerstown. Since 2004, the Contemporary School of the Arts and Gallery, Inc. (CSAGI) has been promoting the arts in Hagerstown and Washington County through after-school, summer, and weekend children’s programs.

CSAGI also supports local arts by providing a venue for receptions, exhibits and shows. Email ronlytle3@netzero.net. 301/791-6191. www.csagi.org.

Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

Housed in the former McCrory’s five and dime store and acquired by the Frederick Arts Council in 1998, this 14,000 square foot community arts center offers a venue where artists of every discipline can exhibit, rehearse, perform and teach. Open Tues. through Fri., 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with frequent evening and weekend activities. 301/662-4190. www.frederickartscouncil.org.

The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. The center offers classes in a variety of artistic media, free workshops, summer camps and exhibits. Classes for adults and children.

Open Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 301/698-0656. www.delaplaine.org.

Frederick Arts Council, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. The umbrella arts organization for Frederick County, the arts council promotes, supports, and advocates the arts through grants to community groups and schools, workshops, marketing, and other capacity building initiatives. 301/6624190. www.frederickartscouncil.org.

Frederick Symphony Orchestra, Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, Frederick Community College, Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Founded in 1997, the orchestra is composed of professional and amateur musicians from in and around central Maryland. Under the direction of Elisa Koehler, the orchestra performs a series of concerts each year that include classical masterworks, music by contemporary composers and pops, and also provides educational programs. 301/685-3585. info@fredericksymphony.org. www.fredericksymphony.org.

Hagerstown Choral Arts, 15 S. Mulberry St., Hagerstown. An auditioned, community volunteer chorus dedicated to the highest level of choral music.

Performs sacred and secular music from a variety of musical periods, styles and cultures. Conducted by Gregory P. Shook, the group is entering its 20th season and continues to grow in size, skill and variety. 301/665-9424. www.hagerstownchoralarts.org.

Hub Opera Ensemble, 547 N. Mulberry St., Hagerstown. Founded in 2010, the Hub Opera Ensemble is devoted to bringing quality professional opera to the community. Hub Opera Ensemble is in a partnership with Hagerstown Community College and is able to perform quality operatic productions in the Kepler Theatre. Email Francesca@HubOperaEnsemble.org. 240/3473001. www.HubOperaEnsemble.org.

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Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Begun in 1997, MET is dedicated to creating and producing theater with professional resident artists and visionaries in the art of theater. Its family theatre branch, The Fun Company, produces an annual Family Theatre series, FunCamp, a two-week theater experience for ages 7 to 16, as well as its InSchool Production program that brings the experience of putting on a fulllength musical to area school children. 301/694-4744. www.marylandensemble.org.

Maryland Shakespeare Festival, Frederick. Founded in 1999, the professional, innovative and classic theater provides free outdoor performances of Shakespearean plays each summer called the Good Will Tour. In addition to productions, Maryland Shakespeare Festival (MSF) also offers educational programs including Riotous Youth (kids’ programs) open to ages 11 to 18 and our Middle School residency called Shakespeare Alive!

MSF performs at All Saints Episcopal Church, 106 W. Church St., Frederick, and other venues. 301/668-4090. www.mdshakes.org.

Maryland Symphony Orchestra, 30 W. Washington St., Hagerstown.

Western Maryland’s only professional orchestra was founded in 1982.

Under the direction of Elizabeth Schulze, the MSO provides a variety of programs, including family, Salute to Independence, Pops, holiday, youth, Kinder Konzerts and MasterWorks concerts. 301/797-4000. www.marylandsymphony.org.

The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Built in 1915, damaged by fire in 1974, and reopened in 1978, the theater offers performances by musicians and comedians, as well as recitals and children’s shows. The Maryland Theatre also serves as the home of The Maryland Symphony Orchestra. Ticket office is open Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 301/790-2000 or 301/790-3500. www.mdtheatre.org.

Mid-Maryland Performing Arts Center, 5901 Enterprise Court, Frederick.

This school for dance, voice and musical theater was founded in 1989. The center is a 5,000 square-foot professional training facility with three studios with state-of-the-art flooring, a large lobby and waiting area with restrooms, locker rooms, a homework area, vending machines and ample parking. A second studio is in New Market at 52 W. Main St. 301/694-5105 (Frederick) or 301/865-0809 (New Market). www.mmpac.com.

Potomac Playmakers, Hagerstown. A Hagerstown fixture for more than 80 years, the Potomac Playmakers blend a unique group of talented entertainers into an evolving series of fun shows. Four or more shows per year.

301/797-8182. www.potomacplaymakers.com.

Thurmont Thespians, 15 North Church, Thurmont. Founded in 1998 by Beth Royer Watson, the group annually presents a summer music theater workshop, for children and teens, which culminates in a weekend of performances. All who audition and attend rehearsals get an onstage role.

Actors learn about a local charity, and all of the profits from the performances are donated to that charity. The group is supported by St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, which provides artistic space. 301/416-0864. www.thurmontthespians.org.

Valley Art Association, The Mansion House Art Center, 501 Highland Way, City Park, Hagerstown. An association of painters, sculptors, woodcarvers, photographers and other artists. Offers classes and workshops. Open business meeting with art demonstration and refreshments on fourth Wed. of every month at 7 p.m. 301/797-6813. www.valleyartassoc.com.

Walker Performing Art/Hagerstown Children’s Theater, The Academy Theater, 58 E. Washington St., Hagerstown. This arts organization for children offers after school classes in theater, vocal and instrumental music, dance, visual arts and musical theater productions. There is also an arts-based preschool. 800/969-2603 or 301/733-8261. www.mytheaterarts.com.

Washington County Arts Council, 34-36 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown.

Enriching the cultural, social and economic life of the community through nurturing the arts since 1968, the council serves residents of all ages, and provides programming, technical assistance, funding opportunities and encouragement to arts organizations and individual artists. 301/791-3132. www.washingtoncountyarts.com.

Washington County Playhouse, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Located in downtown Hagerstown, the theater has entertained Tri-State audiences since 1987. Open for performances Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. and occasional Sundays. 301/739-7469. continued on page 8

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Youth Orchestras Berkeley County Strings Program The Berkeley County Orchestra Program is open to all 3rd to 12th graders, as well as private school and home schooled students. The program offers classes in violin, viola, cello and bass in all intermediate, middle and high schools. At the intermediate schools string classes are before or after school or during lunch/recess shifts. String classes at the middle schools are completely integrated into the daily schedule and there are daily string classes at all high schools. Every middle school has its own student orchestra.

There is one High School Orchestra/School Community Orchestra.

Rehearsals are Tues., 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the band room of South Middle School. This is for all high school-age string, wind, brass and percussion musicians with at least three years of playing experience, high-performing eighth-graders, and adults who are staff or service personnel of area schools. Strings by audition only.

There are no fees for Berkeley County students to participate in the string classes or orchestras. Out-of-county students pay a yearly fee of $180 to participate in all Berkeley County orchestra events.

Send applications to participate in the orchestra program to evaprice@frontier.com. For more information, call Eva DelGallo at 304/2632916. www.bc-strings.org.

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Frederick Regional Youth Orchestra For students in elementary through high school who have played their instruments for about one year. Groups rehearse during the school year and perform concerts each season. Auditions required.

Advanced full orchestra, intermediate full orchestra, and beginning wind and string ensembles are offered. Master classes, sectional coaching and chamber ensembles are part of program. Rehearsals are Mon. nights during the school year at West Frederick Middle School, 515 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. Concerts are scheduled for March 10 at 4 p.m. at The Weinberg Center for the Arts, Frederick, MD; and May 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kussmaul Theater on the campus of Frederick Community College.

FRYO will also host a Summer Music Day Camp open to young musicians in the tri-state region.

Call for more information. 301/695-1187. www.fryo.org.

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Shepherd University Preparatory Orchestra The Shepherd Preparatory Orchestra is celebrating its 15th season at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, W.Va. The orchestra is made up of students from surrounding counties in West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia.

Junior String Orchestra: Open to elementary and middle school students with at least 1 ½ years experience who play at an advanced-beginner or intermediate level.

Senior Orchestra: For students in grades nine through twelve, as well as middle school students who play at an advanced level. Auditions required.

Each group presents two concerts during the school year. There is a $125 fee per semester to participate.

For more information, call Kari Edge at 304/876-5555; send e-mail to kedge@shepherd.edu or go to www.shepherd.edu/musicweb and click on “preparatory.”

Shenandoah Valley Youth Orchestra An extension of Shenandoah University in Winchester, the Shenandoah Valley Youth Orchestra provides musical training for string students, ages 8 to 17, from Winchester and the surrounding counties in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. The Chamber Orchestra and Youth Orchestra rehearse weekly during the school year and perform three concerts.

Chamber orchestra musicians may participate in the Virginia Regional and All-State Orchestras, as well as in the Shenandoah University Orchestra.

For information about fees or to audition, call 540/665-4602 or go to www.scartsacademy.org.

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F amily Resource Guide Chambersburg Community Theater, Inc., 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, PA. Established in 1954, it is one of the oldest continually operating community theatre groups in PA. Resident stage is the historic Capitol Theatre. 717/263-3900.

by bringing into the area professional individuals and groups to present programs or experiences not available within the Greencastle area. The GAAC also helps support existing arts programs in the area. 717/597-3284.

Frederick. A unique entertainment venue combining fine dining with live Broadway-style stage shows in western Maryland. The theatre produces five Mainstage productions and four children’s shows each year. 301/662-6600. www.wayoffbroadway.com.

Council for the Arts of Chambersburg, 159 S.

H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center,

Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick

Cumberland Valley School of Music, Thomson

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Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre and Children’s Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive,

St., Frederick. A showcase for performing arts, the center provides dramatic, musical, artistic and educational programs. Box office open Tues. and Wed., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thurs. and Fri., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and one hour before each show. 301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

PENNSYLVANIA Caledonia Theatre Company, 9555 Golf Course Rd., Fayetteville. Summer stock theater that performs at Totem Pole Playhouse in Caledonia State Park. 2013 Season opening May 25. 888/805-7056 or 717/352-2164.

The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg. Center includes the historic 852seat Capitol Theatre and a second level with the Wood Center State Theater. The theater presents many performances and concerts each year, as well as being the home for productions by the resident theatrical company, the Chambersburg Community Theatre. The Capitol Theater may also be rented for fundraiser events. 717/263-0202. www.thecapitoltheatre.org.

Chambersburg Community Concert Association, 371 Wayne Avenue, Chambersburg. The Chambersburg Community Concert Association is a non-profit organization which has been bringing quality professional classical music, folk and jazz performances to the Chambersburg area for over 70 years. The Association has also started a youth outreach program, which usually involves a school day mini-concert or performance workshop in area schools. Call 717/264-7025 or send e-mail to gemackey@pa.net.

Children’s Art and Creativity Center

Classes, Open Art and Creative Play for Kids 717-261-1304 21 A North Main Street on the square behind Gypsie

Chambersburg, PA

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Main St., Chambersburg. Non-profit charitable organization that promotes arts and cultural events and provides services to the arts or cultural organizations. 717/264-6883. www.councilforthearts.net Hall, Wilson College, 1015 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg. CVSM is a member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education. The school teaches all orchestral and band instruments, voice, piano, guitar, drama and theatrical techniques, Suzuki piano and numerous classes for all ages. CVSM sponsors the Cumberbunds (children’s chorus), the CVSM Community Symphonic Band, the CVSM Community String Orchestra, the CVSM Concert Jazz Band, the CVSM New Horizon’s Band, numerous student ensembles, extensive performance and recital opportunities and numerous workshops.

717/261-1220. www.cvsmusic.org.

Franklin County Art Alliance, Chambersburg, strives to foster an appreciation of art in our area, and provide opportunities for member artists to network and to display their work. Free meetings are open to the public. The group meets on the 2nd Wed. of the months Sept. through Nov. and Jan. through May, at 7 p.m. at the Grove Family Library, 101 Ragged Edge Rd., Chambersburg.

Activities include demonstrations and critiques by professional artists and educators, workshops, museum trips and an annual membership exhibition. www.franklincountyartalliance.org.

Freedom Valley Chorus: Sweet Adelines International, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 750 Norland Ave., Chambersburg. Chorus is comprised of women of all ages and backgrounds, with varying degrees of musical education and experiences. This women’s a cappella chorus rehearses every Mon. at 6:45 p.m. 717/709-0179.

Greencastle Area Arts Council, 408 N. Allison St., Greencastle. GAAC promotes the arts (visual, musical and theatrical) in the Greencastle area

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Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg. Luhrs Performing Arts Center provides opportunities to participate in a wide range of cultural programming including full-scale Broadway performances, large musical groups such as symphonies, dance troupes and internationally known speakers. 717/477-7469. www.luhrscenter.com.

Mercersburg Area Community Band, 10655 Church Hill Rd., Mercersburg. A volunteer organization of musicians originally organized as the Eagle cornet Band to serve the various ceremonial needs of the Mercersburg community. Also performs summer concerts.

717/328-5338 Mercersburg Area Community Chorus, 122 S. Main St., Mercersburg. Founded in 1975, the Mercersburg Area Community Chorus is made up of members from throughout the tri-state area.

Members perform 2 series of concerts each year.

Weekly rehearsals begin 10 weeks before each concert and are held on Tues. evenings at 7 p.m. in the music area of the James Buchanan Middle School, 5191 Fort Loudon Rd., Mercersburg.

Concerts are held in Mercersburg Academy Chapel, 300 E. Seminary St. 717/328-2324.

SHAPE Gallery, 20 W. King St., Shippensburg.

Organization formed to promote the arts. Since its inception, SHAPE has hosted close to 100 gallery exhibits, held hundreds of art classes, organized house tours and arts events. Open Wed. to Fri., 4 to 7 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

717/532-2559.

Shippensburg Band, Shippensburg. Performs throughout the year. Band rehearses year-round on Tues., 8 p.m. in the Shippensburg Area Senior High School band room. All interested musicians welcome. www.shipband.org or e-mail info@shipband.org.

Star Theatre/The Pennsylvania Opry, 23 W. Seminary Street, Mercersburg. 292-seat Star Theatre was built as an opera house in 1911 and renovated in Art Deco style in the 1930s.

Provides great entertainment for the whole family. 717/328-5959.

Totem Pole Playhouse, Caledonia State Park, 9555 Golf Course Rd., Fayetteville. The Caledonia Theatre Company performs at Totem Pole Playhouse, a summer stock theater. Totem Pole Playhouse also provides arts education opportunities for area residents. The popular theater camps for students and the Theatre Family Fun Fest are programs included in the outreach. 888/805-7056 or 717/352-2164. www.totempoleplayhouse.org.

Van Looy Organ Series, Wilson College, Alumnae Chapel, Thomson Hall, Chambersburg.

Organ concerts and receptions underwritten by Ellen Van Looy Reed ’53. Tickets required.

717/262-2003. www.wilson.edu/events.

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Educare Learning Center formerly Dandelion Child Care

2538 Jefferson Pike Jefferson, MD 21755 Directly off Rt. 340 (MD 100/Petersville Exit)

301-834-9007 Serving Children 8 weeks-School Age Pre-school & Child Care Programs Accredited by the Maryland State Dept. of Education

www.educatewithcare.com and bimonthly Kid's Nights. Classes experiment with painting, drawing, clay, play dough, printmaking, jewelry, crafts and more. Group reservations available Friday mornings. 717/261-1304 or email voilachildrensart@yahoo.com.

The Wayne Band, Waynesboro. Organized in 1899, they are one of the oldest community bands in PA. Active year-round, the band plays at least three public concerts and provides entertainment at nursing homes and patriotic events. Rehearsals 7:30 p.m. on first, third, fourth and fifth Mon. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, E. Main St., Waynesboro. On second Mon. they meet at an announced location. 717/7623849.

Wilson College Performing Arts Series, Wilson College, Chambersburg. Series brings jazz and Big Band ensembles, national companies and other highly acclaimed entertainers to Wilson College and the Chambersburg community.

Tickets required. 717/262-2003. www.wilson.edu/events.

VIRGINIA Opus Oaks Art School, Berryville. Non-profit art studio provides fine art classes and summer art camps for beginning to advanced students, preschool through adult. Key areas of study are in drawing, painting, sculpture, fused and stained glass, jewelry, printmaking and photography.

Studio East is at 109 First Street and Studio West is at 2330 Crums Church Road. 540/955-4226. www.opusoaks.org, www.youtube/opusoaks, gale.bowman-harlow@opusoaks.org.

Shenandoah Arts Council, 811 S. Loudoun St., Winchester. Fosters awareness and appreciation of the community’s cultural heritage, showcases local artists and art organizations, strengthens arts education in the community, and celebrates and develops the region as a center of artistic exploration, exchange and education. 540/6675166. www.shenarts.org.

Shenandoah Conservatory, 1460 University Drive, Shenandoah University, Winchester. The conservatory is the oldest of Shenandoah University’s five schools. It produces 300 plays, dances, concerts and recitals a year. Features a children’s theater during the academic year.

Summer programs include Shenandoah Summer Music Theater, Shenandoah Performs festival and a two-week performing arts camp. 540/6654600. www.conservatory.su.edu.

Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main St., Middletown.

The professional theater offers professional performances that entertain, challenge and educate. Education in Action program for middle

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to high school students features two productions (fall and spring). The Young Performers Workshop holds fall, winter and spring classes, which end with a public recital. YPW summer camps also end with a public recital. 540/869-1776. www.waysidetheatre.org.

Winchester Little Theatre, 315 W. Boscawen St., Winchester. Organized in 1929, the theater troupe produces plays on a three-sided stage.

Summer children’s workshop for middle school students teaches theater experience, building sets, acting skills, etc., and culminates in a production. 540/662-3331. E-mail wlt@wltonline.org. www.wltonline.org.

WEST VIRGINIA Apollo Civic Theatre, 128 E. Martin St., Martinsburg. Built in 1913, the theatre troupe, formed in 1936, moved into the theatre in 1973 and later purchased the building. The troupe produces six main-stage shows each year, including musicals, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and a summer youth workshop and production.

The troupe also rents the facilities, which includes a 500-seat theatre and ballroom. 304/263-6766. www.apollo-theatre.org.

The Arts Centre, 300 W. King St., Martinsburg.

The center provides educational opportunities in the arts and a variety of events, including exhibits, a Holiday Show & Sale, Feast for the Arts, and the Annual Wine & Arts Festival.

304/263-0224. www.theartcentre.org.

Arts & Humanities Alliance of Jefferson County, Charles Town. AHA! promotes the arts and humanities by creating cultural partnerships that enhance the quality of life in Jefferson County, WV. AHA! also supports projects and awards grants for children in and outside the school environment. 304/283-2467. www.ahajc.org.

Harmony Along the Potomac Chapter of Sweet Adelines, International, Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 W. King St., Martinsburg. Women’s

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barbershop chorus. Women of all ages are invited to enjoy 4-part, a’capella singing. 304/267-4796.

Morgan Arts Council, Berkeley Springs.

Established in 1977, the council has produced more than 1,000 programs with 2,400 artists.

Presentations offered since 1996 in the Ice House, a former apple storage facility downtown, include concerts, arts workshops, pageants, craft studio tours, professional art shows, storytellers, theater and video festivals. MAC also offers Art from the Start, for ages 18 months to 5 years, and Youth Arts, for ages 5 and older. 304/2582300. www.macicehouse.org.

Old Opera House Theatre Company, 204 N. George Street, Charles Town. The oldest operating theater in the state of WV, built in 1910. OOH has a rich tradition of bringing Broadway-style musicals, dramas and comedies to the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding community. Full dance studio, art gallery and classes for children throughout the year.

304/725-4420 or 888/900-SHOW. www.oldoperahouse.org.

Shepherd University’s Department of Contemporary Art and Theater, Shepherdstown. Housed in the Center for Contemporary Art and the Frank Center for Performing and Visual Arts, the department presents exhibitions, theatrical performances, the Contemporary American Theater Festival, and workshops and lectures on a variety of related subjects.

304/876-5224. www.Shepherd.edu or www.catf.org.

Shepherd University Department of Music, Shepherdstown. Housed in the Frank Center for the Performing and Visual Arts, the department presents concerts, musical theater and recitals.

800/344-5231, x5555, or 304/876-5555. www.shepherd.edu/musicweb.

Shepherdstown Music & Dance, Shepherdstown. Building community through music and dance, the organization offers monthly concerts, contra dances, Morris dances and a May Day dance. 304/263-2531 (concerts) or 304/2638323 (dances). www.smad.us.

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Walkersville Branch Library, 57 W. Frederick St., Walkersville.

301/845-8880 Hours: Mon. and Wed., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tues. and Thurs., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Story times: Babies with Books, for ages 24 months and younger, Mon., 10:30 a.m.; Time for Twos, for age 2 with an adult, Tues., 10:15 am and 11 a.m.; Transition for Twos, Mon., 11:15 a.m.; Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 5 with an adult, Wed. and Thurs., 10:30 a.m.; Starlight Family Storytime, for ages 3 and older with an adult, Tues., 6:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Libraries FREDERICK COUNTY, MD Frederick County Public Libraries: http://fcpl.org Brunswick Branch Library, 915 North Maple Ave., Brunswick. 301/600-7250 Hours: Mon. thru Thurs., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Story times: Babies with Books, ages 24 months and younger with an adult, Tues., 10:05 a.m. for 0-12 mos., 11 a.m. for 12-24 mos.; Time for Twos, 2-year-olds with an adult, Mon., 10:30 a.m.; Preschool Story Time, ages 3 to 5 with an adult, Wed., 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Family Story Time, all ages, Thurs., 6:30 p.m.; Storyland: A Sensory Storytime, ages 24 month and younger with an adult, 3rd Thurs. each month, 10:30 a.m.

C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301/600-1630; TTY: 301/631-3787 Hours: Sun., 1 to 5 p.m.; Mon. thru Thurs., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Story times: Babies with Books, ages 12 months and younger with adult, Tues., 10:15 a.m., ages 0 to 24 months with an adult, 11 & 11:45 a.m., and ages 24 months and younger with an adult, Thurs., 2:30 p.m.; Time for Twos, 2-year-olds with an adult, Mon., 10:15, 11, and 11:45 a.m., registration required; Preschool Story Time, ages 3 to 5 with an adult, Thurs., 10:30 a.m.; Wiggle Giggle Storytime! ages 2 to 5 with an adult, Wed., 10:15 & 11 a.m.; Starlight Family Story Time, all ages Tues., 6:30 p.m.; Storyland: A Sensory Storytime, ages 24 months and younger with an adult, 1st Fri. each month, 10:30 a.m., registration required; Baby and Toddler Yoga Storytime with Miss Lanie, ages 24 months and younger with an adult, 3rd Fri. each month, 10:15 & 11 a.m., registration required.

Edward F. Fry at Point of Rocks Library, 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks. 301/874-4560 Hours: Mon. and Wed., 3 to 8 p.m.; Tues. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Story times: Preschool Story Time, ages 3 to 5, Tues., 11 a.m.; Starlight Family Storytime, Mon., 6:30 p.m.

Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 301/600-6329 Hours: Mon. and Wed., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tues. and Thurs., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Story times: Babies with Books, for ages 24 months and younger with an adult, Wed., 10:30 a.m., registration required; Time for Twos, for 2-year-olds with an adult, Mon., 10:30 a.m.; Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 5 with an adult, Thurs., 10:30 a.m.

Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. 301/371-7560 Hours: Mon. and Wed., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tues. and Thurs., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Story times: Babies with Books, ages 24 months and younger, Wed., 10:05 a.m.; Time for Twos, 2-year-olds with an adult, Mon. at 11 a.m.; Preschool Story Time, ages 3 to 5 with an adult, Thurs., 11 a.m.; Transition to Twos, ages 18 to 30 months, with an adult, Wed., 11 a.m.; Starlight Family Storytime, all ages with an adult, Tues., 6:30 p.m.

Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont. 301/600-7200 Hours: Mon. through Thurs., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 5 p.m.

Story times: Babies with Books, for ages birth to 24 months, Tues. and Thurs. at 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Time for Twos, for age 2 with an adult, Thurs. at 11 a.m.; Preschool Storytime, for ages 3 to 5 with an adult, Wed. at 10:30 a.m.; Storyland: A Sensory Storytime, for 24 months and younger, monthly on 2nd Fri. at 10:15 a.m. Registration required for all classes.

Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. 301/600-7000 Hours: Sun., 1 to 5 p.m.; Mon. through Thurs., 10 am to 8 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Story times: Babies with Books, for ages 24 months and younger with an adult, Mon. at 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Time for Twos, for 2-yearolds with an adult, Tues. at 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. and Thurs. at 10:30; Transition to Twos, for ages 12-36 months with an adult, Thurs. at 11:15

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WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD Washington County Free Library System: www.washcolibrary.org Central Library, 100 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD is closed for renovations and is scheduled to reopen on the same site in 2013. Two locations, North Pointe and Downtown, are available at this time.

Central Library at North Pointe, 18739 North Pointe Drive, Hagerstown.

301/733-8655 Hours: Mon. through Wed. and Fri., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thurs., 3 to 7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 5 p.m.

Story times: Infant Storytime, for ages 6 to 18 months, Wed., 11 to 11:30 a.m., preregistration required; Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 5, Fri., 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon; Morning Toddler Time, for ages 18 to 36 months, Tues., 11 to 11:30 a.m., preregistration required; Afternoon Toddler Time, for ages 18 to 36 months, Tues., 3:30 to 4 p.m., preregistration required.

Central Library Downtown, 59 W. Washington St., Hagerstown.

301/791-5149 Hours: Tues. through Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The History Resources of the Western Maryland Room and the Business and Government Information Center will be available at the Downtown Library.

The Western Maryland Room is unavailable on Wed. No book drop at this location.

Boonsboro Free Library, Boonsboro Free Library, 401 Potomac St., Boonsboro. 301/432-5723 Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Story times: Toddler Time, for ages 18 months to 3 years, Tues., 11 a.m.; Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 and older, Wed., 3:30 p.m.; Lap Sit, for ages 18 months and younger, Fri., 11 a.m.; Story Time, for all ages, Sat., 11 a.m.

Hancock War Memorial Library, 220 Park Road, Hancock. 301/678-5300 Hours: Tues., Wed. and Fri., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thurs., 4 to 8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Story time: Preschool Story Time, geared to ages 3-5, Wed., 1 p.m.

Keedysville Library, 22 Taylor Drive, Keedysville. 301/432-6641 Hours: Tues. and Wed., 3 to 7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to noon Story time: Call for times.

Leonard P. Snyder Library, 12624 Broadfording Rd., Clear Spring. 301/8422730 Hours: Tues., Wed. and Fri., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thurs., 3 to 8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 5 p.m.

Story times: Friday Storytime, for ages 2 to 5, Fri., 11:30 a.m.; Elementary Story Time, for grades K through 5, Wed., 3:30 p.m.

Sharpsburg Public Library, 106 E. Main St., Sharpsburg. 301/432-8825 Hours: Tues. thru Thurs., 2 to 8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Story times: Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 5, Thurs., 3:30 p.m.

Smithsburg Library, 66 W. Water St, Smithsburg. 301/824-7722 Hours: Mon., Wed. through Fri., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tues, 12 noon-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Story times: Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 5, Fri., 11 a.m.; Toddler Story Time, for ages 18 to 36 months, Thurs., 11 a.m., pre-registration required; Saturday Story Time, for all ages, Sat., 11:30 a.m.; Infant Story Time, for infants 6 to 18 months, every other Wed., 11 a.m.

Williamsport Memorial Library, 104 E. Potomac St., Williamsport. 301/223-7027 Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Story times: Lap Sit, for ages 3 and younger, second Tues., 10:30 a.m., pre-registration required; Children’s Storytime, Wed., 11:30 a.m., pre-registration required.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, PA Coyle Free Library, 102 N. Main St., Chambersburg. 717/263-1054 www.fclspa.org Hours: Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Story times: Infant/toddler Laptime and Preschool Storytime. Call for times.

Grove Family Library, 101 Ragged Edge Road, S., Chambersburg. 717/264-9663 www.grovefamilylibrary.org Hours: Mon. and Tues., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thurs., 12 noon to 8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Story times: Preschool Storytime offered Sept. through April, Wed. at 1 p.m. and Fri. at 10 a.m.; Infant/Toddler Laptime offered Sept. through April, Tues., 10 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library, 305 E. Baltimore St., Greencastle. 717/597-7920. www.fclspa.org Hours: Mon., 1 to 8 p.m.; Tues. and Thurs., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Story times: Preschool Storytime, for ages 3 to 5, Mon. at 1:15 p.m. and Tues. at 10 a.m.; Toddler Storytime, for ages birth to 3 years, Fri. at 10 a.m.

Fort Loudon Community Library, 210 Mullen Street, Fort Loudon. 717/369-4704. www.fclspa.org Hours: Mon. through Thurs., 3 to 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Story time: Once Upon A Time Story Hour, Every other Sat., 10 a.m. Call to check.

Saint Thomas Library, 30 School House Rd., St. Thomas. 717/369-4716. www.fclspa.org Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri., 2 to 6 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Story time: Call for times.

Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library, 45 E. Main St., Waynesboro. 717/762-3335. www.fclspa.org Hours: Mon., 2 to 7 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wed., 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Toddler Time and Story Time. Call for times.

Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit. 717/7942240. www.brsfl.org Hours: Mon. through Thurs., 3 to 8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Story time: Call for times.

WINCHESTER, VA AREA Handley Regional Library System: www.handleyregional.org Clarke County Library, 101 Chalmers Ct., Suite C, Berryville. 540/955-5144 Hours: Mon. and Tues., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thurs. and Fri., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Story Time: Preschool Story Time, Tues., 10:30 a.m.

Handley Regional Library, 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester. 540/662-9041 Hours: Mon. and Wed., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tues., Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Story times: Toddler Story Time, Mon. and Thurs., 10:15 a.m.; Preschool Story Time, Mon. and Thurs., 11 a.m.; Infant Story Time, Tues., 10:30 a.m.

Mary Jane and James L. Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Drive, Stephens City. 540/869-9000 Hours: Mon. and Tues., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wed., Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Story times: Preschool Story Time, Sat., 11 a.m.; Infant Story Time, Mon., 11 a.m.; Moonlight Story Time, Tues., 6:30 p.m.

BERKELEY COUNTY, WV Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library, 101 W. King St., Martinsburg.

Main library: 304/267-8933 Children’s Department: 304/267-8288 http://martinsburg.lib.wv.us/ Hours: Mon., Tues. and Thurs., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wed., Fri. and Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 5 p.m.

Story times: S.O.S. (Stories on Saturday) for ages 3 & up, Sat., 10:30 a.m.; Call for preschool story times and summer programs.

Musselman-South Berkeley Community Library, Musselman High School, U.S. 11, Inwood.

304/229-2220 Hours: Sun., 1 to 5 p.m.; Tues. through Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Parking for library patrons is in the lot at the north side of the school.

Story times: Preschool story and craft, for ages 2 to 5, Wed. and Thurs., 10:30 a.m., registration required.

Naylor Memorial Public Library, 105 Potato Hill St., Hedgesville. 304/754-3949 Hours: Mon., 1 to 8:30 p.m.; Tues. through Sat., 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Story time: Preschool story time, for ages 3 to 5, Wed., 9:30 a.m. Registration required.

North Berkeley Public Library, 1255 T.J. Jackson Drive at Spring Mills, Falling Waters. 304/2743443 Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tues. and Thurs., 10 to 7 p.m.

Story time: Preschool story time and craft, for ages 2 to 5, Thurs., 10 a.m.; Toddler story time and craft, 2nd Thurs. (Sept.-May), 10 a.m.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, WV Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library, 151 Polk St., Harpers Ferry. 304/535-2301. www.youseemore.com/bhf Hours: Mon., Tues., Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Wed. and Thurs., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Story times: Lap Babies, Thurs., 10:10 a.m. and Fri., 10:10 and 11 a.m.; Preschool Story Time, Thurs., 11 a.m., registration required.

Charles Town Library, 200 E. Washington St., Charles Town. 304/725-2208 www.ctlibrary.org Hours: Mon., Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tues. and Thurs., 1 to 7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Story time: Preschool Story Time, Mon., 10:30 a.m.

Shepherdstown Public Library, 100 W. German Street, Shepherdstown. 304/876-2783. www.lib.shepherdstown.wv.us Hours: Mon. through Thurs., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Saint Joseph School 110 E. Stephen Street Martinsburg, WV 25401 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN Programs for 3 years through 8th grade

SJS offers a wellrounded Catholic education, fine arts programming, extra curricular sports, before and a er care, all for an affordable tuition rate Call to Register for New Student Testing

304-267-6447 www.stjosephparishschool.us

Story times: Lap Babies and Wonderful Ones, Tues., 10:15 to 11 a.m.; Time for Twos, Tues., 11:15 to 12 noon; Threes, Fours and Fives, Wed., 11:15 a.m. to 12 noon or 1:15 pm to 2 p.m.; after-school program for ages 6 to 12, Thurs., 4 to 4:45 p.m. Registration required. Call to confirm times and dates.

South Jefferson Public Library, 49 Church St., Summit Point. 304/725-6227. www.sojeffersonlibrary.com Hours: Mon. through Thurs., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 5 p.m.

Story times: Preschool story time, Tues., 11 a.m. and Wed., 1 p.m.

MORGAN COUNTY, WV Morgan County Public Library, 105 Congress St., Berkeley Springs. 304/258-3350. www.mocolibrary.com Hours: Mon., Thurs. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tues. (in the summer months), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wed. and Sat., 9 a.m. to noon.

Story time: For all ages with an adult, Mon., 11 a.m.

Paw Paw Public Library, 250 Moser Ave., Paw Paw. 304/947-7013. www.pawpawpubliclibrary.com Hours: Mon., noon to 5 p.m.; Tues., Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m. to noon.

Story time: Children’s book-read and craft, Fri., 10 to 10:30 a.m.

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Museums MARYLAND Beaver Creek School Museum, 9702 Beaver Creek Church Road, Hagerstown. Operated as a museum by the Washington County Historical Society, this 1904 two-room schoolhouse features a replica classroom and a rural-life museum reflecting rural life in Washington County. Open for tours by appointment only. 301-797-8782. info@washcomdhistoricalsociety.org.

Beatty-Cramer House, 9010 Liberty Rd. (Md. 26), Frederick. Named for John Beatty, an Irish immigrant with possible royal Scottish connections, and Jeremiah Henry Cramer, who made many architectural changes, the site is home to three historic structures: a combination of the Beatty portion of the house (circa 1732), the Cramer addition (circa 1855), and later renovations. The two outbuildings are an 18th-century springhouse and a 19th-century smokehouse.

Tours, lectures and demonstrations offered.

301/668-2086. fredcolandmarks@aol.com.

Boonsboro Trolley Museum, intersection of North Main Street and Shafer Park Drive, Boonsboro.

The original building has been restored and was the Boonsboro Trolley Stations from 1902 to 1938. It is the last remaining trolley station in Washington County. Museum houses trolley artifacts and photographs. Open to the public on the 4th Sun. of the month, May through Oct., 2 to 5 p.m., or by appointment. 301/432-7030.

Boonsborough Museum of History, 113 Main St., Boonsboro. Collection of historical objects of local and national significance, plus Civil War relics, the evolution of firearms and American Indian artifacts. Open May through Sept., Sun., 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 301/432-6969. www.boonsboromd.govoffice2.com.

Bowman House and Boonsboro Historical Society, 323 N. Main St., Boonsboro. The Bowman House, built by Jacob Powles, is typical of log houses built in Western Maryland during the first half of the 19th century. In 1868, John Bowman purchased the log house and established the Boonsboro Pottery. Period demonstrations might include open-hearth cooking, redware pottery and an heirloom garden. Open May through Oct. on the fourth Sun. of the month, 1 to 4 p.m. 301/432-8410. www.boonsboromd.govoffice2.com.

Brown’s Meeting House, 11 South Mill Street, Clear Spring. The Clear Spring District Historical Association owns this 1825 site. The two-story log structure is used for historical exhibits and lectures. Open by appointment. 301/842-2553.

Brunswick Railroad Museum, 40 W. Potomac St., Brunswick. Features 2,000 square feet of interactive HO-scale model railroad, railroad equipment, exhibits, gift shop, photographs, Victorian costumes, furnishings, toy, baseball and medical history. C&O Canal Visitor Center is on the first floor of the museum. Open Fri., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. 301/834-7100. www.brrm.net.

The Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. Museum specializes in 19th-century life, and offers historic tours, festivals, and programs designed for

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Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park elementary school-aged children and visitors of all ages. Open April through Sept., Mon. through Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 4 p.m.

Weekends in Oct. and Nov. Group reservations welcome March though Nov. Open for holiday events in Dec. 301/600-1650. www.rosehillmuseum.com.

Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. This hands-on learning museum includes exhibits that promote science, technology and history through displays and programs that are educational and entertaining. Visit the Triceratops Exhibit, Japanese Cultural Exhibit, Civil War Trains Exhibit, C&O Canal Exhibit, NIH/NEI VISION Exhibit, Titanic Exhibit, Volvo-Mack Exhibit, Moller Historic Organ Exhibit, NASA/APL Space Exhibit, and more. Open Tues. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun. 2 to 5 p.m. (Feb. through April). 301/790-0076 or 877/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

Doleman Black History Museum, 540 N. Locust Street, Hagerstown. Contains books, artifacts and pictures of Black History in Washington County.

Open by appointment only. 301/739-8185.

Frederick County Archives/Research Center, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Letters, diaries, Civil War records, maps, family histories, photographs and books are available for use by historians and genealogists. Open Tues. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 301/663-1188. www.hsfcinfo.org.

Geiser Mason Farm Museum, 22 Newman Lane, behind Smithsburg Town Hall (21 W. Water St.), Smithsburg. Contains a 1901 wooden threshing machine built by Geiser Manufacturing, other farm related artifacts, antique toy display, and other articles related to the history of Smithsburg.

Open by appointment only, and during special events. 301/824-7154.

The Hager House Museum, 110 Key St., City Park, Hagerstown. Built in 1739 by Jonathan Hager, the city founder, the house was situated on a 200-acre tract called Hager’s Fancy. Its 22-inch thick walls were erected over two springs, making it an impregnable fortress against Indian attack.

There will be a variety of special events focusing on eighteenth and nineteenth century life held throughout the year. Will reopen April 6, 2013.

Open April through Dec. Call for hours. Admission.

301/739-8577, x180. www.hagerhouse.org.

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Hagerstown Aviation Museum, 14235 Oak Springs Road, Hagerstown. Preserves and promotes the region’s more than 90 years of aviation history. The museum currently owns a restored 1928 Kreider-Reisner Model 31, three WWII Fairchild PT-19 trainer aircraft, a Fairchild C-82 packet cargo plane, a C-119 Flying Boxcar cargo plane and more. Group tours of the aircraft are available for all ages by appointment. 301733-8717. www.hagerstownaviationmuseum.org.

Hagerstown Railroad Museum, City Park, located at Highland Way, opposite the Mansion House Art Center, Hagerstown. The newly restored Western Maryland RR Locomotive 202 is a steam engine built in 1912 to haul passengers, mail and baggage between Baltimore and Hagerstown.

Retired in 1953, the train was moved to City Park.

Over the years, several renovations and expansions have occurred, producing the current museum with memorabilia collected by John Long, museum supporter. Of special interest are an 1885 Pump Car and an 1875 Velocipede.

Open May through Oct. Call for hours.

301/791-5076 or 301/739-8393.

Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 300 S. Burhans Blvd. (U.S. 11), Hagerstown. Collection of historical equipment includes the No. 132 DieselElectric Locomotive built in 1944, two 1930s Western Maryland cabooses, and Hagerstown & Frederick trolley No. 168 built in 1918. Artifacts, photos, railroad art, model railroads, a library, a roster of Western Maryland employees, a gift shop and trains for kids to run. Special events include the Trains of Christmas and Railroad Heritage Days. Open Fri. through Sun., 1 to 5 p.m.

Adults, $5; children age 4-12, $.50; and ages 3 and under, free. 301/739-4665. www.roundhouse.org.

Hancock-Sideling Hill Geological Museum, 42 W. Main St., Hancock. The Sideling Hill Exhibit, once residing in the now defunct Sideling Hill Visitor Center, is now located here. Open Mon.Tues., and Thurs. thru Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., 12 noon to 4 p.m. 301/678-6236.

Hancock Toll House, Route 144 West, Hancock.

Toll House is located on Western Pike, ¼ mile past Hancock High School. One of the last remaining toll houses that was associated with the National Road. It was operated between Hancock and Cumberland during the early 1800s. The Toll House is operated by the Hancock Historical Society and can be viewed free of charge by scheduling an appointment with the Museum. 301/678-7377.

Hancock Town Museum, 126 W. High St., Hancock. The museum contains a library of yearbooks and thousands of pieces of genealogy fully catalogued and referenced. It also features many items pertaining to Hancock, antiques, the apple industry, and transportation via the C&O Canal, National Pike and Western Maryland Railroad. Open second and fourth Sun., April through Oct., 2-4 p.m. 301/678-7377 or 301/678-6308.

Hancock Visitor’s Center and Museum, 42 W. Main St., Hancock. The Sideling Hill Exhibit, once residing in the now defunct Sideling Hill Visitor Center, is now located here. Location is staffed by volunteers so operating hours vary. 301/6786236.

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The Mansion House, 501 Highland Way, City Park, Hagerstown. Built in 1846 by John Heyser, the bricks of the massive Georgian house were made from the mud of the estate lake. The Mansion House Art Center offers classes and a meeting place for the Valley Art Association.

Works of many artists are on display in the mansion. Open Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sun., 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. tree lighting with music and light refreshments. 301/797-6813. www.valleyartassoc.com.

McMahon’s Mill Civil War Military & American Heritage Museum, 7900 Avis Mill Road, Williamsport. A time capsule of the 1800s and 1900s, including memorabilia reflecting the history, wars, art, technology, antiques, coins and other items of interest. Open by appointment.

301/223-8778. www.mcmahonsmill.com.

The Miller House, 135 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. The Miller House was built for William Price around 1825. Now a museum, it features exhibits such as a large collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century dolls and toys, Bell pottery collection, two antique taxicabs, a genealogical library, an extensive clock collection, and papers and historic items from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. It is the headquarters of the Washington County Historical Society. Open April to Dec., Wed. through Fri., 1 to 4 p.m. 301/797-8782. www.washcomdhistoricalsociety.org/ miller-house.php.

Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Guided tours, exhibitions, a collection of decorative and fine arts, and a collection of Fredericktown tall case clocks.

Features exhibits, public programs, a bookstore, gardens and a research library. Hands-On History every third Wed. of the month at 10 a.m. Open Tues. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. 301/663-1188. www.frederickhistory.org.

National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Explores the medical story of the Civil War through exhibits, educational tours, special events, an annual conference and museum store. Open Mon. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults, $7.50; seniors, college students and military, $7; ages 10 to 16, $5.50; those younger than 10, free.

301/695-1864. www.civilwarmed.org.

National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 333 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Religious shrine honoring the first American-born canonized saint.

Shrine sites include a visitor center with museum and gift shop. Stone House (1750), White House (1810), mortuary chapel (1846) and a basilica (1965). Open Tues. through Sun., 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Mon., only the basilica is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 301/447-6606. www.setonshrine.org.

Plumb Grove Mansion, 12654 Broadfording Rd., Clear Spring. Build by Jonathan Nesbitt in 1831, the restored farmhouse museum holds furniture made in Clear Spring and Maryland-made furniture. Tour specializes in local folklore and superstitions. Gardens are heritage plantings of old roses from the 19th century, a heritage vegetable garden and flower beds. Open by appointment. 301/842-1393.

Pry House Field Hospital Museum, 18906 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville. In 1862, the Pry House was used as Gen. McClellan’s headquarters at the Battle of Antietam and medical headquarters for Dr. Jonathan Letterman. During the battle, Letterman implemented plans reorganizing the medical system of the army, which later became adopted worldwide.

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Open year yound with limited openings during the winter and early spring. Open daily June to Oct., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and weekends only during May and Nov., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also open first Sat. in December for Antietam Illumination. Call to confirm hours. $3 suggested donation. 301/4162395, 301/695-1864 or 800/564-1864. www.civilwarmed.org.

Roger Brooke Taney House, 121 S. Bentz St., Frederick. This historic site interprets the early 19th century lifestyle of Frederick's "middling class". The site, including the c.1790 house, detached kitchen, root cellar, smokehouse, and slave's quarters, are restored to reflect the time period of one of the home's owners, U.S. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, who spent his early legal career in Frederick. Taney, the nations fifth and longest serving Chief Justice, remembered today for the court's Dred Scott decision which helped ignite the Civil War. Open April through mid-Dec., Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sun., 1 to 4 p.m.

301/663-1188. www.frederickhistory.org.

Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. An example of German colonial architecture. Built in 1758, the stone manor house and gardens are available for weekend tours from April to early Dec., 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment. $5 suggested donation.

301/663-3885. E-mail fredcolandmarks@aol.com.

Smithsburg Historical Society Museum, 20 E. Water Street, Smithsburg. Maintains local artifacts related to Smithsburg and the surrounding areas. Collection includes works from local artists, antique toys, and an extensive schoolroom display. Open Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment. 301/824-7154.

The Train Room, 360 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. Features a collection of nationally renowned Lionel train items. Open Mon. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tues. through Thurs., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sun., noon to 5 p.m. Adults, $4.50; children ages 3 to 12, $.50.

301/745-6681. www.the-train-room.com.

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, City Park, Hagerstown. Features a permanent collection, exhibitions, musical concerts, lectures, art classes, and special events for children and adults throughout the year. Open Tues. through Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sun., 1 to 5 p.m. 301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org.

Washington County Rural Heritage Museum, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro. Displays antique farm equipment, and also features an authentic turn-of-the-century country store, model rooms of a typical 19th century farmhouse and a gift shop. Open year-round Sat. and Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. Group and school tours by appointment.

Check the website for closings. 240/420-1714. www.ruralheritagemuseum.org.

Williamsport Town Museum, 14 Springfield Lane, Williamsport. The large, restored barn of the Springfield Farm houses artifacts from early Williamsport and the C&O Canal. Old-time stories, 1800s furniture and a display of Fairchild Industries’ “Rosie the Riveter.” The Easter Sunrise Service is held there at 6:30 a.m. The Barn also has approximately 5,000 sq. ft. rentable space from mid Apr.-Oct. Open Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. as volunteer schedule permits or by appointment.

Closed Jan. and Feb. There will also be a museum annex in the Town Hall during regular business hours Mon. through Fri. in the fall. For schedule, call Jerry and Joan Knode at 301/2237229. Museum phone on Sun., 301/223-5854. www.williamsportmd.gov.

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A science, technology and history museum with hands-on learning experiences, interesting and challenging exhibits, displays and programs • Operate Cessna 150 console • Exact 15' replica of the Titanic & Titanic cabin exhibit • How a Weather Station Works • C&O Canal exhibit • Hagerstown Aviation • NASA spacecraft model • Vision exhibit • Civil War Trains • Civil War Music • Möller Organs • Full Scale Triceratops Skull • Japanese Origins Exhibit and Programs • Treasure Gift Shoppe • Gift Certificates • Discovery Parties • And much more!

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Museums continued from page 13 PENNSYLVANIA Allison-Antrim Museum, 365 South Ridge Avenue, Greencastle. Home for artifacts, treasures, and history of Greencastle-Antrim. Open Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 4 p.m.; other times by appointment. Free admission.

717/597-9010. www.greencastlemuseum.org.

Brown’s Mill School, Brown’s Mill Rd. and Angle Rd., Greencastle. A primary school in use from 1836 to 1922. Brown’s Mill School was restored and preserved by the Pennsylvania Historical Commission and later the Franklin County Historical Society – Kittochtinny. It serves as a memorial to the one-room schools of the country. Open Sat. and Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. during July and August. 717/264-1667.

Chambersburg Heritage Center, 100 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg.

Housed in the 1915 Frank Furness marble bank building. Displays in the center showcase Franklin County’s history, including the frontier, Civil War, Underground Railroad, architecture and transportation. Open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday (Apr.-Oct.), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 717/2647101.

Conococheague Institute, 12995 Bain Rd., Mercersburg. Located at Rock Hill Farm, the Institute represents the frontier lifestyle of the Welsh, Scots Irish, English and Pennsylvania Germans and serves as a regional center for the purpose of developing and fostering an awareness and understanding of the cultural and natural history of the Conococheague. Reference library has about 4000 books covering a wide range of subjects, including diaries, travel logs, general histories, ethnic histories, religion, foods, clothing, early farming, gardens, Native Americans and more. Museum and reference library open year-round, Mon. to Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group tours and private events available. 717/328-3467. www.conococheagueinstitute.org.

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Franklin County Historical Society Museum, The Old Jail, 175 East King St., Chambersburg. An old jail is home to the historical society, museum and genealogical library. Open Thurs. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Nov.-Apr.), and Tues. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (May-Oct.) Special group tours arranged by appointment. Call for library hours. 717/264-1667.

The John Brown House, 225 E. King St., Chambersburg. It was here, under the alias of Isaac Smith, that the famous abolitionist boarded during the summer of 1859, formulating his plan and securing weapons for his attack on the Federal Arsenal at Harpers Ferry. Open for tours Thurs. to Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; longer hours in the summer months. 717/264-1667.

John McFadden Model Railroad Museum, Mercersburg Academy campus, 300 E. Seminary St., Mercersburg. Museum houses a large collection of O and O-27 model trains from AMT, American Flyer, Atlas, K-Line, KMT, Lionel, Marx, Plasticville and more. Collection includes operating layouts on display from 1920s to present day. There is also an operating collection of HO and S gauge trains on display. Open Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. during school year and by appointment. 717/328-6154.

Renfrew Institute for Cultural & Environmental Studies, 1010 E. Main Street, Waynesboro. Headquartered at Renfrew Park, Renfrew Institute provides hands-on, experiential programs in cultural history and environmental education for school children throughout the Cumberland Valley region. Summer Institute offers a variety of programs for children during the summer, ranging from nature exploration to heritage crafts and more. The Institute also reaches out to the general public and local community, providing adult/teen educational programs all year long—free lectures, workshops, bird walks, and off-site field trips. Past and current offerings include topics such as owls, geology, astronomy, fly-fishing, energy, 1800s architecture and farm life, gardening, watersheds and wetlands. In addition, the Institute sponsors several free community events, like the annual Earth Day/Art Fest Celebration, Jazz Festival, Youth Festival, Kite Fly, Halloween Stories and more. 717-762-0373. www.renfrewinstitute.org.

Renfrew Museum and Park, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro. This restored farmstead, with many outbuildings to see and activities to participate in, is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Museum House construction.

Discover how the agriculture, industry and domestic life of nearly 200 years ago worked together. Special features: the largest public collection of John Bell Family pottery in the U.S. and the only permanent public display of artifacts from the Snow Hill Cloister, a 19th century monastical society located in nearby Quincy, PA. Open mid-April to mid-Oct., Tues. through Fri., 12 noon to 4 p.m. and Sat. and Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. Group tours and special programs are by advance appointment. $5, adults; $4.50, seniors; $3.50, children; $4, group rates; free for children under 7. Park is open from dawn to dusk year round, free of charge. 717/762-4723. www.renfrewmuseum.org.

Shippensburg Historical Society, 52 W. King St., Shippensburg. Historical Society maintains a permanent collection and special exhibits including a large Native American artifact collection. Also maintains a genealogical and history library. Open Wed., Fri. and Sat., 1 to 4 p.m.; and by appointment.

717/532-6727.

Shippensburg University Fashion Archives and Museum, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg. A unique educational laboratory and museum. Primary function of the Archives is to preserve and exhibit its collection of clothing and accessories and to make those materials available for teaching and research purposes. Free admission.

Open Mon. to Thurs., 12 noon to 4 p.m.; other times by appointment.

717/477-1239.

Waynesboro Area Industrial Heritage Trust, 235 Philadelphia Avenue, Waynesboro. Museum has a collection of artifacts, photographs, drawings, and documents pertaining to the area’s industrial history. Museum open for special events and by appointment. 717/762-4460.

Waynesboro Historical Society, headquartered in the Historic Oller House, 138 W. Main St., Waynesboro. Society offers a lot of research information in its library and archives, and includes a computer database and microfilm library. Open Wed., 1 to 5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 717/762-1747.

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VIRGINIA Abram’s Delight Museum, 1340 S. Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester. The oldest home in Winchester built in 1754 by Isaac, youngest son of Abraham Hollingsworth, one of the first white settlers in the area. Restored and furnished with period pieces. Open April through Oct., Mon. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., noon to 4 p.m. 540/662-6519. www.winchesterhistory.org/ abrams_delight.htm.

Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd., U.S. 11 south of Middletown. The 18th-century grain and livestock farm encompassed (in 1815) 7,500 acres. The unique limestone house was built 1794-1797 by Maj. Isaac Hite for his wife, Nelly, sister of James Madison, future U.S. president.

The house was used as headquarters of Gen. Philip Sheridan during the Civil War. Extensive gift shop. Open April to Oct., Mon. to Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 5 p.m.; Nov. and Dec., open weekends. Open for winter group tours by appointment. 540/869-2028. www.bellegrove.org.

Burwell-Morgan Mill Museum, 15 Tannery Lane, Millwood. A merchant gristmill built in 1785 by Col. Nathaniel Burwell of Carter’s Grove and Gen. Daniel Morgan. It has been restored with wooden gears. Open Fri., 12 noon to 5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sun., noon to 5 p.m.; from May to Nov.. Grinding on Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art shows, April and Oct. 540/837-1799 or 540/9552600. www.clarkehistory.org.

Clarke County Historical Association Museum & Archives, 32 E. Main St., Berryville. “Our Land Is Our Legacy” is a multi-media exhibit telling 300 years of Clarke County History using films, photographs, murals, maps, and artifacts. The CCHA research library has many documents and books pertaining to Clarke County history, including genealogies, cemetery records, architectural structures and land surveys.

Open Tues. through Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Researchers, $5. 540/955-2600. www.clarkehistory.org/museum.htm.

George Washington’s Office Museum, 32 W. Cork and Braddock streets, Winchester. Washington used part of the old log and stone building from 1755-1756 as a military office when he was colonel of the Virginia Regiment protecting the 300-mile frontier to the west. Open April through Oct., Mon. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., 12 to 4 p.m. 540/662-4412. www.winchesterhistory.org/george_washington.ht m.

Glen Burnie Historic House, Gardens and Museum, Julian Wood Glass Jr. Collection, 901 Amherst St., Winchester. The historic house was built by Robert Wood, son of Winchester’s founder, Col. James Wood, in 1794. It has six acres of gardens. The historic house will be closed for renovation until 2014. The site’s gardens will reopen April, 2013. 540/662-1473. www.shenandoahmuseum.org/attractions/house.

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St., Winchester. Interprets the art, history and culture of the Shenandoah Valley. This regional museum complex includes a historic house dating to the 18th century, six acres of gardens and a museum designed by internationally recognized architect Michael Graves. Open year-round, gardens open spring through fall. Historic house is now closed until 2014. Tues. through Sun., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mon. and major holidays.

Adults, $10 for museum and gardens; youth, seniors and groups of 10 or more, $8; those younger than 6, free. Museum gallery open free of charge every Wed., 10 a.m. to noon. Other

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Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester. Families can explore a wide variety of subjects, including natural history, simple machines, art in the making and a climbing wall. Open Mon. to Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 5 p.m. First Friday of each month, 5 to 7:30 p.m.; check calendar for details. $6 per person; those younger than 2 admitted free.

540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

Stonewell Jackson’s Headquarters, 415 N. Braddock St., Winchester. Jackson spent much of the winter of 1861-1862 here. Headquarter displays Jackson memorabilia and Civil War relics.

Open April through Oct., Mon. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., noon to 4 p.m. 540/6673242. www.winchesterhistory.org.

Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society, 1349 S. Pleasant Valley Rd., Winchester. The Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society jointly operates the Stewart Bell Jr. Archives with the Handley Regional Library. Located in the Handley Regional Library, the Archives house an extensive collection of material on the people, places and events of the lower Shenandoah Valley. Highlights of the collection include rare maps, book, manuscripts, and more. 540/6626550.

WEST VIRGINIA Belle Boyd House, 126 E. Race St. Martinsburg, Eleven Rooms of Berkeley County History featuring the Civil War, Railroads, Industry, WW II, Belle Boyd, Toys, Clothing and Archaeology. Group tours by appointment by calling 304-267-4713.

The Berkeley County Historical Society, Archives and Research, 136 E. Race St., Martinsburg.

Dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of history in Berkeley County. Call for hours.

304/267-4713. www.bchs.org.

Morgan Cabin, Runnymeade Road, Bunker Hill.

Log Cabin Home of the 1st Settler of West Virginia. Furnished in early 18th Century life. Call for group tour appointments. 304/267-4713.

Cool Spring Farm, 2956 Runnymeade Road, Gerrardstown. 105-acre farm featuring Stone

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Farm House and related buildings of Zacquil Morgan, co-founder of Morgantown. The grounds feature displays of archaeology, geology, hydrology, historic preservation and a nature walking trail. Call for group tour appointments.

304/267-4713.

Gen. Adam Stephen House and Triple Brick Museum, 309-313 E. John St., Martinsburg.

Stone home of the founder of the Martinsburg Revolutionary War Gen. Adam Stephen, furnished in the 1750-1820 period. The museum includes artifacts and local history items such as quilts, military uniforms and pieces reflecting the area’s railroading history. Open May to Oct., Sat. and Sun., 2 to 5 p.m. 304/267-4434. www.orgsites.com/wv/adam-stephen/ Historic Shepherdstown Museum, 129 E. German St., Shepherdstown. Established in 1983, the museum includes the Old Entler Hotel, and furnishings, artifacts and documents of historical interest. Open April to Oct., Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. Also open the two weeks of Christmas in Historic Shepherdstown. Museum archives open by appointment on Mon. and Wed., 9:30 a.m. to noon. 304/876-0910. www.historicshepherdstown.com/museum.htm.

Jefferson County Museum, 200 E. Washington St., Charles Town. A private museum that houses artifacts from the early Native Americans up to World War II. Collection includes Civil War relics and uniforms, fine silver and china, photographs, antique dolls and toys, and engravings. Open midMarch to mid-Dec., Tues. to Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $3, ages 18 and older. Patrons of the Charles Town Library admitted free. 304/7258628. www.jeffctywvmuseum.org.

John Brown Wax Museum, 168 High St., Harpers Ferry. Tells the story of John Brown, leader of the insurrection at Harpers Ferry, from childhood to his death on the gallows. Open 7 days a week from mid-March to mid-Dec., 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in spring and fall; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., summer hours. Museum only open on weekends in March and Dec. Adults, $7; seniors, $6; ages 6 to 12, $5; those younger than 6, free. 304/535-6342. www.johnbrownwaxmuseum.com.

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Breast-feeding & Birthing Resources MARYLAND Love ‘N Care specializes in the exclusive placement of professional postpartum, childcare and domestic help including live-in care providers for babies and the elderly throughout the greater MD, DC & No. VA area for over 13 years. Care providers are certified in CPR and First Aid, provide a current TB test, pass a written and verbal exam, have verifiable references, and are fingerprinted by the state and FBI. 410-284-8355. www.lovencaredoula.com The Family Birthing Center at Meritus Medical Center is at 11116 Medical Campus Road, Hagerstown. This new facility opened in December, 2010 and features single-room maternity care. Visiting hours are from 12 noon to 8 p.m. for immediate family. A Level II B Special Care Nursery is located next to the Family Birthing Center. 301/790-8421.

Meritus Medical Center and Robinwood Professional Center offer a variety of classes and groups: Breastfeeding class is held the first Saturday of each month from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Robinwood Professional Center, Suite 122. If you’re thinking about breastfeeding, this class will help you prepare. Free. 301/790-8214.

Newborn Care class is held the third Friday of the month from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Robinwood Professional Center, Suite 122. This class includes baby care and infant CPR. Cost is $60 per couple. 301/790-8214.

Prepared Childbirth class is held the first Tuesday/Thursday of each month from 6 to 9

p.m. at Robinwood Professional Center, Suite 122. Offered for expectant mothers in their last two months of pregnancy and includes a lecture, discussion, films, and breathing/relaxation exercises. Cost is $80 per couple, for mother and one support person. 301/790-8214.

Sibling Class is held the third Monday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Meritus Medical Center, room 2948/2949. Prepares children ages 3-12 for the birth of a new baby. $15 for first child, $10 for each additional child. 301/7908214.

Family Birthing Center offers free tours every Sunday at 4:30 p.m. 301/790-8421.

Breastfeeding Support Group meets bimonthly for 2 ½ hour sessions at Robinwood Professional Center, Suite 122. 301/790-8530.

Labor of Love meets monthly for 2-hour sessions.

Group offers support and comfort for parents who have lost their baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or sudden infant death syndrome.

Pre/Postnatal Swimming meets bimonthly for 2 hour sessions at Robinwood Professional Center, Suite 201. Requires aquatic membership

($30/month). Water exercise class. Physician’s written permission required. 301/714-4025.

Megan O’Reilly (CLE, LLLL), Nurture Me, Hagerstown, offers breastfeeding education and support for women in all stages of the breastfeeding relationship. Classes include: Basic Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding and Returning to Work, and Extended Breastfeeding. Private or group instruction. Visit www.nurturemebaby.com or follow Nurture Me on Facebook for more information and class descriptions. Email nurtureme@myactv.net. 240/217-7504.

The Wellness Center, a division of Frederick Memorial Healthcare System, welcomes into the world more than 2,000 babies every year and offers a variety of classes: Childbirth education classes are offered in a variety of formats and times. The cost is $155 per couple. Preregistration required. 240/566-4367.

Small Wonder is a class for ages 4 to 7, and is designed to help them prepare for the arrival of a new sister or brother. The cost is $50 per child.

Preregistration required. 240/566-4367.

Tours for Twos and Threes is a sibling class. $35 per child; both parents encouraged to attend.

240/566-4367.

Parenting classes are offered for first-time parents. New grandparents are also encouraged to register. This two-session class is typically held on weekdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Alternative single-session class held on Sunday. The cost is $100 per couple, which includes all materials.

Register for classes through the FMH Wellness Center by calling 240/566-4367. Registration and payment are required for all classes.

BabyBEST (Breastfeeding Education and Support Together) is a program offered by Frederick Memorial Hospital BirthPlace to support nursing mothers. 240/566-3880.

Hagerstown Regional Childbirth Resources (Hagerstown Birth), SUFI Accumpuncture, Hagerstown, MD. Offers monthly Birth Circle the 1st Monday of every month at 7 p.m. See website for more information. www.hagerstownbirth.org.

E-mail info@hagerstownbirth.org.

PENNYSLVANIA Breastfeeding Class at Chambersburg Hospital, 112 North Seventh Street, is taught by a lactation nurse and designed to explain the benefits of breastfeeding, the basics of what to expect and how to deal with any concerns or problems that may be encountered. Class meets in the Lecture Center one evening a month from 7 to 9:30 p.m. $15 per couple. Call to register. 717/267-6370 or 717/860-0177.

Childbirth Education Classes provided by Keystone Women’s Care, 830 Fifth Ave. in Chambesrburg. Class meets one Saturday or three consecutive Monday evenings and focuses on the process of labor, various methods of pain management, the role of the support person, and a brief overview of newborn care. Taught by a certified childbirth educator, the class employs a variety of teaching methods, allows for questions and answers, and includes a hospital tour. The class is free to Keystone Women's Care patients and is also available to others for a fee. 717/2176838 or visit www.keystonewomenscare.org.

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Waynesboro Hospital is located at 501 East Main Street, Waynesboro.

Tours are available by appointment. The hospital offers many new parenting classes and groups: Childbirth Education is a two-session class that explains the labor and delivery process, routine hospital procedures, coping mechanisms, medications, vaginal and cesarean births, and a tour of the Waynesboro Hospital labor and delivery unit. $40 per couple, covers the Baby Care class as well. 717/765-3417.

Baby Care 101 is a class to teach and/or review basic newborn baby care.

Registration required. 717/765-3417.

Breastfeeding Class is taught by a lactation nurse and designed to explain the benefits of breastfeeding, the basics of what to expect and how to deal with any concerns or problems that may be encountered. Call to register.

717/765-3417.

Maryland border. Licensed with the state of Virginia, she offers full prenatal, labor, delivery and postpartum care. 540/295-2186 or 888/218-2453.

Bgway@shentel.net. www.blessingGodsway.com.

Strasburg Birth Circle, 460 Orchard St., Strasburg, meets 6:30-9:30 p.m., every second Monday of the month, to discuss birth with women from all over the surrounding community. E-mail bgway@shentel.net or call Doran Richards, CPM at 540/295-2186 or 888/218-2453.

Ten Moons Midwifery offers comprehensive, individualized care for the entire childbearing year, including: prenatal care, labor and birth care, postpartum care for mother and baby and breastfeeding support. For more information about giving birth at home call Aimee at 540/660-2459 or Desiree at 703/930-3581; or go to www.ten-moons.com.

The Winchester Medical Center, located at 1840 Amherst Street in Winchester, offers a prenatal breast-feeding class for new mothers that meets the second Monday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. 540/536-8741.

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WEST VIRGINIA AbbaCare, Inc. in Winchester is a limited medical clinic providing pregnancy tests, pregnancy verification ultrasounds, peer counseling, pregnancy & Babymoon Doulas serves the Eastern Panhandle as well as Winchester parenting education, and support for those who find themselves in an and Hagerstown. They provide birth and postpartum doula services. Call unexpected pregnancy. Clients can participate in the Earn While You Learn Shawna Sealing Kemp at 304/754-9693 or Grace Mueller at 304/279program to receive maternity and baby items. AbbaCare’s Fatherhood 0396; or go to www.babymoondoulas.org.

Program mentors dads one-on-one and offers classes “Just for Dads.”

Laurie Biggs is a DONA certified birth doula and accredited La Leche AbbaCare offers WorthWaiting4 sexual integrity presentations to middle and League leader serving the Eastern Panhandle. Fluent in English and high-school aged students, Building Family Connections workshops for Spanish, she has been working with pregnant women and their families for parenting adults, and Building Blocks: A Parent’s Guide, a free resource available at the center.

540/722-4844. www.abbacare.org.

Babe-Ease Birth Services is designed to give support before, during and after birth. Serving expectant moms in Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia. Offers childbirth A program for 2 to 4 year olds, designed to introduce education classes. Call Celeste Youngblood at 540/533-8692. www.discodoula.com. children to horses and ponies in a fun, relaxed setting.

Birth Matters Winchester is a nonprofit group working Weekly classes include crafts, stories, songs, horseto improve the culture of birth in Virginia by educating women and families about evidence-based models of related lesson, PONY RIDE, and lots of fun! maternity care. Offers free classes on a variety of topics Monthly sessions (4 classes) cost $50 per child. relating to childbirth in Winchester. Monthly meetings are held the second Tues. of each month at Grace To register or request more information, please Evangelical Lutheran Church on Boscawen St., in Old Town Winchester from 6:30-8 p.m. Contact Julie at email mbrealgreen@gmail.com or call 304-725-7541. jcpettler@yahoo.com. www.birthmattersva.org.

Doran Richards, Certified Professional Midwife, Offered by Shelley Bloodworth, with “Ride From the Start” riding instruction. located in Strasburg, serves women in Frederick and Look for Ride From the Start on Facebook for updates!

Clark Counties of VA, all the way up Interstate 81 to the

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Breastfeeding & Birthing Resources continued from page 17 20 years. She attends births at hospitals, birthing centers and homes. Call 304/876-6181 or send e-mail to doula@citlink.net.

Birth Circle in Shepherdstown, WV meets at Mellow Moods in Shepherdstown every third Monday. Contact Grace Mueller at grace@babymoondoulas.org.

Care Pregnancy Center, 234 West Martin Street, Martinsburg, WV. Center hours are Mon. through Wed., and Fri., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Center offers pregnancy tests, prenatal information, parenting classes and information about pregnancy options. Also runs Hannah’s Closet, a material assistance program for expectant mothers. All services are free and confidential. Call 304/264-2722.

The Birthing Center at City Hospital in Martinsburg provides private birthing rooms, whirlpools, sibling visitation, prenatal classes and family programs. The Mother and Baby Couplet Care Program keeps mother and baby together from the moment of delivery until they go home. Following a routine birth, all infant care is conducted in the mother’s private room. One nurse, assigned to mother and newborn, guides the family unit through the how-tos of caring for the infant.

City Hospital also offers several classes: A five-week prenatal class covering breathing and relaxation techniques, pain management, medical procedures, infant CPR, Caesarean delivery and infant care. Participants should bring a blanket and two pillows to each class. Registration is required. $75. Call 304/264-1297.

A free breast-feeding class taught by a certified lactation consultant covering the basics and benefits of breast-feeding. Registration is required. Call 304/264-1270, Mon. through Fri., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A parent-sibling class is offered to help prepare children to become big

brothers or sisters. Pre-registration required. $10 per family. Call 304/264-1270, Mon.through Fri., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jefferson Memorial Hospital Obstetrics Department in Ranson, WV offers a four-week birthing class. Expectant parents meet one night a week to prepare for their birthing experience, meet other expectant couples and become familiar with the facilities. The courses are offered six times a year for $60. Preregistration required. Call 304/728-1713.

Positive Birth Experience in Shenandoah Junction, WV provides care for birthing and postpartum families. Kathleen Nora Dawe is a certified childbirth educator, doula, doula trainer, lactation consultant and workshop presenter. Call 304/876-8244 or send e-mail to kathleendawe@comcast.net.

Shenandoah Women’s Health in Martinsburg offers prenatal services including midwives, medical attention and education. If offers a childbirth education series covering anatomy, nutrition, breathing techniques, relaxation, drugs used in labor, hospital tour, and vaginal and Caesarean birth. Call 304/263-8964.

LA LECHE LEAGUE La Leche League groups for breast-feeding mothers, affiliated with La Leche International. For more information, go to www.llli.org.

La Leche League of Greencastle/Waynesboro, PA. Meets second Monday, 10 a.m., at Five Forks Brethren in Christ Church, 9244 Five Forks Rd., Waynesboro. http://lllofgreencastlewaynesboro.weebly.com.

La Leche League of Hagerstown, MD. Meets first Tuesday, 10 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 17906 Garden Lane, Hagerstown; third Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. at the WIC Office, 947 N. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown.

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Frederick & Washington County WIC Breastfeeding ... a gift that lasts a lifetime

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Providing: Health screening, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, good foods.

Frederick County 301-600-2507 Washington County 240-313-3335

www.mdwic.org GOOD FOODS: Fresh, Frozen or Canned Fruits & Vegetables; Canned or Dried Beans, Peas or Lentils; Canned Salmon, Tuna, Sardines, Whole Wheat Bread, Tortillas, Milk, Cheese, Eggs, Peanut Butter, Juice, Rice, Cereals; Infant Vegetables, Fruits, Meats, Cereals & Formula.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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You Reuse What?!?

BY SUSAN MCCARTHY e have all heard that reducing our environmental impact is a good thing. Reduce, reuse, recycle are the new three Rs that we teach our kids. Well, one way of doing that starts at birth with your diapering choice.

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Reducing the amount of raw materials we use is good for our environment for so many reasons.

Disposable diapers require huge amounts of raw materials to create every package. Wood pulp taken from trees is used in many disposable diapers to create the filler and provide some of the absorbency. Though a renewable resource, certainly there are better things we can turn our trees into. Oil, however, is not a renewable resource, and it is a key component in the plastic outer shell and the packaging. Water is also used in large quantity especially during the bleaching process. Most of this water is returned into our water system containing these bleaching chemicals.

Given the number of diapers the average baby goes through, that is a lot of raw materials being used or polluted for each baby that is born. Plus, when your baby is done with each diaper, there is no way of reusing it for anything, and there are very limited facilities available to dispose of them in an environmentally friendly way. Europe has started some very basic recycling plans for used diapers turning the finished products into plastics and fertilizers, but as of right now most diapers end up in our already overcrowded landfills, where the human waste and chemical components can over time be consumed by animals and or leak out into nearby water supplies or soil.

Cloth diapers are a much better choice and embrace the three Rs easily.

The average number of cloth diapers purchased by each family with children in cloth can vary a little, but most families own 20 to 40 diapers depending on the number of children in diapers at any given time. This means that the amount of raw materials going into these products is a lot less.

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Cloth diapers made from natural fibers such as cotton or hemp require minimal effort to grow. While there is oil used in the machines to plant the crops, harvest them, and waterproof them, the amount used is negligible compared with disposables when you factor in number of uses a cloth diaper is good for.

Also, the crops used for the cloth take less time and resources to grow than trees used in disposable diapers.

Water is also used in the process of making cloth diapers, but since most manufacturers offer unbleached or at least nonchlorine bleached diaper options, the water is much less chemically filled and more easily cleaned and reused. Water, of course, also gets used to wash the diapers, but most diaper safe detergents are also environmentally-friendly detergents and the amounts needed to clean diapers are small. Water – when not chemically polluted – is our most easily reusable resource.

And finally reusing cloth diapers is easy – they can last through numerous children and then can be used to clean our houses or cars, making the 3 R circle complete.

Even taking a few disposable diapers out of our world helps!

Cloth diapers are not the pins and plastic pants of our grandmothers’ times. Fun prints, soft fabrics, easy to fit a wide range of babies and choices of aplix or snap closures make diapering fun and easy.

While most cloth diapers are sold though on-line channels, local retailers are available. Wherever you choose to buy, make sure the company you are buying from understands their products and offers some sort of refund or trade options. There are many styles available for a reason – not all work equally well for all baby shapes, budgets and lifestyles.

Susan McCarthy is a cloth diapering expert and co-owner of Enkore Kids located in Boonsboro, MD.

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La Leche League of Jefferson County, WV. Offers mother-to-mother support and up-to-date breast-feeding information. Meets second Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., at Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Washington St., Shepherdstown. Call Kristin at 304-671-8430; Mendy at 304/260-0456; Sheila at 240-8183034; Laurie at 304/876-6181.

La Leche League of Northern Shenandoah Valley, VA. Offers mother-to-mother support and breastfeeding information.

LLL of Northern Shenandoah Valley meets in Linden on the first Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Ten Moons Midwifery, 3526 Fiery Run Rd., Linden. Call Sharon at 301/542-9782.

LLL of Northern Shenandoah Valley meets in Winchester on the second Monday from 10 a.m.-12 noon at Drop In Breastfeeding Café, Winchester United Methodist Church, 308 N. Braddock St., Winchester. Call Aimee at 540/660-2459.

Moms Clubs & Support Groups MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) groups, affiliated with MOPS International. For more information, go to www.mops.org.

First and third Wednesdays from September through May, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at First Christian Church, 1345 Potomac Ave., Hagerstown, MD. Meetings include teaching from a biblical perspective, small-group discussions, creative activities, refreshments and fellowship.

Due to limited space, please call before you come. Call Cindy Reeder at 301/733-0144.

Second and fourth Mondays, 9 to 11:15 a.m. at Grace Bible Church, Fellowship Hall, 2327

Hoffman Rd., Greencastle, PA. Drop your child off at their class for a Bible lesson, craft, and songs.

Varied activities throughout the year. Speakers speak on topics appropriate for mothers and families. 717/597-4284.

Alternating Mondays, from September through May, 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 5102 Old National Pike, Frederick, MD. Offers fellowship, fun and support for those experiencing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Call Amy Bowman at 301/8302664. gccmops1@gmail.com First and third Thursdays from September through May, 12:45-2 p.m. at Washington County Family Center, 221 McRand Court, Hagerstown, MD. This is a group for teenage moms. Call Cindy Brown at 301/739-9386 or e-mail cindy.brown@myactv.net.

MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support), part of International Moms Club. For more information, go to www.momsclub.org.

MOMS Club® Chambersburg East is a support group for parents who have made the choice to stay home with the children. We offer moral support, fun and educational activities, play groups, MOMS night out, and more. E-mail chambersburgmomclubeast@gmail.com. http://momsclubchambersburgeast.yolasite.com.

MOMS Club® Chambersburg West is a support group for the at-home mother and her children who reside in the cities of Chambersburg, St. Thomas and Greencastle, PA. We enjoy numerous monthly activities, including play groups, park days and craft days. We also have a monthly MOMS Night Out and at least one yearly service project to help needy children in the community. E-mail momsclubwest@excite.com. www.momsclubchambersburgwest.com.

MOMS Club® of the Charles Town (WV) Area.

Stay-at-home mothers of various ages meet to discuss concerns, socialize, make crafts and let their children play. Group offers monthly crafts and moms’ nights out; outdoor activities, weather permitting; weekly play groups; and birthday play groups. Activities at least three times a week. Prospective members are encouraged to join us at our monthly business meetings to plan our calendar and organize fundraisers, service projects and more. Meetings are free. Monthly business meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 304/885-9224 or e-mail momsclubofcharlestown@gmail.com for location. www.momsclubofcharlestown.org.

MOMS Club® of Hagerstown North is a support group for at-home moms in the Hagerstown area.

Full group meets the first Thursday of every month at 10 a.m., from September to May, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 141 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown. Smaller weekly play groups, based on children’s ages are available. There are also field trips and a monthly Moms’ Night Out. A $25 annual membership fee covers a monthly newsletter of activities, crafts, refreshments and possible charity donation. Call 301/739-3094 or e-mail momshagerstown@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club® of Kemptown/Green Valley is open to mothers in the Kemptown Elementary and Green Valley Elementary school districts.

Most activities are during the day when stay-athome moms need support the most. Children are welcome. For meeting times and locations or for additional information, email kemptowngreenvalleymoms@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club® of Martinsburg. Play groups, casual get-togethers in the home and in public, outings, family events, activity groups for mothers, service projects in the community and a monthly moms’ night out. Meets monthly throughout the year. Open to all moms who reside in Berkeley County, WV. www.momsclubofmartinsburg.org.

MOMS Club® of New Market/Mount Airy-West, a support group for stay-at-home mothers living within the New Market or Twin Ridge elementary school area, meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. For further information about the meeting and/or the group call 240/3949636 or visit http://sites.google.com/site/nmmtawmomsclub.

MOMS Club® of Shippensburg. Chapter of MOMS Club International meets in Shippensburg, PA. Support group offers play groups, MOMS Night Out, park outings, book club and more. E-mail shipmomsclub@yahoo.com for more information.

MOMS Club® of Stephens City is an international non-profit organization specifically for mothers who stay at home with their children, including those who have home-based businesses and those who work part time but are home with their children during the day. If you want a variety of activities for you and your child(ren), in a supportive atmosphere, this club is for you! We offer many different activities, such as playgroups, kids crafts, group outings, and more. We'd love to see you at our next continued on page 22

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the name game From Pip to Phillip: Names That Grow Up

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BY SARA JONES

he thing about babies is that they grow up. And their names have to grow up with them.

Fortunately, names have a way of aging along with the person.

The name Judy is a good example: it’s as appealing on a grandmother as it used to be on a toddler. That said, it is possible for a name to be a little too cute or lightweight for an adult trying to make his way in the world.

Pip, Lissy, Lina, Teddy, Fritz, Addi… It sounds like the honor roll in the Academy of Cuteness. Thirty-some years later, Phillip, Felicity, Caroline, Theodore, Frederick, and Adeline are advising clients, introducing themselves to a new congregation, sending out wedding invitations, greeting fans at their book signings…

And, ideally, going through their adult lives grateful to their parents who gave them names that they could grow in to.

So how do you find a name that a child can grow in to? There are lots of options!

“Timeless” or classic names are ones which tend to grow up the best. They’re the names that have been around for generations: William, Mary, James, Sarah, Anne, Christopher, Michael. They’re not particularly exciting names, and don’t earn any creativity points, but they’re good, solid choices. You can cuddle a baby Michael just as easily as you can buy a retirement gift for him.

But you don’t have to go with solid. You can branch out into nicknames. Nearly any two- or three-syllable name can be shortened into something cuter. Cordelia to Delia to Dilly; Jackson to Jack; Nathanael to Nate (or, in the case of one family, Than). Charlotte becomes Lottie or Charlie. Eleanor can answer to Ellie, Nellie, or Nora. James can go retro with Jimmy, and androgynous with Jamie. Some names don’t have easy nicknames, such as Cody or Brandt: but you can always pair the name with a middle initial and send out birth announcements for CJ or BG. Other names are less traditional, but are so familiar that they’ll probably age well. Zach, Kaitlyn, Jazmine, and Tyler will all grow up, and their names will mature along with them. If you simply can’t imagine a grandmother named Kaylee, remember that a few generations ago that’s what people thought about the name Shirley.

Your child’s personality will also play a part. There are many Katies who have enough poise that the cuteness of the name becomes an advantage. A six-foot-tall Tommy isn’t going to get laughed out of the room no matter how old he is.

So while it’s a big job, choosing a name that will suit your child all her life doesn’t have to be an impossible task. And just keep in mind that whatever name you choose, it’ll work fine right up until she turns thirteen and informs you it’s no longer acceptable.

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Their smiles say it all!

Moms Clubs & Support Groups continued from page 20 business meeting! For meeting location & time please email scmommvp@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club® of Winchester-East is a support group that offers activities for stay-at-home moms and their children who live east of Interstate 81 in Winchester/Frederick County, VA. Send e-mail info_momsclubeast@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club® of Winchester-West. For moms and children who live west of Interstate 81 in Winchester/Frederick County, VA. Geared to stay-at-home moms. Hosts weekly activities for members and performs service projects aimed at helping moms and/or children in Winchester and Frederick County. Send e-mail to momsclubwinchesterwest@yahoo.com.

A stimulating hands-on curriculum, enriching field trips, small class sizes, and top-notch faculty create an unbeatable educational experience for grades K-8. At Trinity, students are challenged to reach their full potential while building confidence, character, compassion, and community – and that’s definitely something to smile about.

Visit an Open House Wednesday, March 6 Thursday, March 21 Wednesday , April 17 From 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Spring Sale of gently used, high-quality children, youth and maternity clothing, toys and other items.

April 25-28, 2013 Berkeley County Youth Fairgrounds, Martinsburg, WV Consignors and Shoppers can get more information at www.ChildSpiritConsignment.com

OTHER GROUPS Frederick Mommies is a free community for moms in Frederick, Montgomery, Washington and Carroll counties. Members meet on forums to share information on everything from where to get the best haircut to tips on transitioning to a “big-kid” bed. Also offers face-to-face events for members, their children and their families. www.frederickmommies.com.

Middletown Moms at Home Club is a non-profit support and social group for at-home and working parents and their children. We meet monthly at Middletown United Methodist Church on the first Friday of every month at 9:30 a.m. Additionally, we offer playgroups, parties, field trips, and mom’s night out activities every month. www.middletownmomsathome.org.

Moms CAFÉ (Come And Feel Encouraged) is a support group for moms.

Members give encouragement to each other and find ways to give back to the community. Group meets on the first Monday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Independent Bible Church, Banquet Room #125, 2306 Hedgesville Rd., Martinsburg, WV. Mommy & Me meets twice a month with homeschool preschool care available. Volunteer caregivers screened through Lexus-Nexus background check. Call Kristen at 304/263-5637 or Cathy at 304/274-0569.

MOMS Under Construction is a support group for moms who are raising young children. Group meets the second and fourth Thursday from Sept.May, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at New Guilford Church, Fellowship Hall, 1575 Mont Alto Rd., Chambersburg, PA. 717/352-2458. www.newguilford.com.

Parents at Home (PATH) of Mount Airy offers support, parenting information, networking and family activities for parents of young children.

240/394-1001. E-mail info@mtairypath.org or go to mtairypath.org.

PA Playgroup meets two Saturdays or Sundays a month at community locations in Franklin County, PA and Washington Co., MD. Moms, dads and caregivers can support each other while their children play. Special needs children are welcome! Enjoy year-round activities at a variety of family friendly locations. No registration or membership fees to participate. Some locations/events are free. Pay your own way at others. We try to plan one month ahead and make every effort to plan inexpensive activities for the whole family to enjoy. Contact Erin Betts: ebetts@pa.net, 717/597-7572. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PA_Playgroup. Find us on Facebook!

Winchester Playgroup. A support group for local moms and children, providing local activities, play groups, field trips and more. Call Jen Volkmann at 703/587-9890 or go to www.meetup.com and search for Winchester Playgroup.

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Aging Out of Autism?

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LUCY BARGIONI, BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST, GRAFTON INTEGRATED HEALTH NETWORK

ecent reports are claiming that research now suggests that children can age out of their symptoms of autism. While it is encouraging to hear findings that suggest this, it is important to examine the foundations of such claims. What we know about Autism Spectrum Disorders is that they are life-long.

Emerging in the early developmental stages, usually before the age of 2, individuals with Autism will experience delays in communication and social skills that have the potential to impact their development and independence throughout their lives. However, behavioral treatments are available that are capable of targeting the specific communication and social deficits at an early age, reducing the symptoms – sometimes to the point that they can no longer be identified – enabling individuals on the Autism Spectrum to live independent and successful lives. It is these examples that the recent reports are referring to; a cluster of behavioral practices have demonstrated success in the

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treatment and reduction of symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

At the forefront of these is Applied Behavior Analysis, an evidence-based treatment practiced by Certified Behavior Analysts. Working in the real life setting with clients, behavior analysts collect data to teach and measure skills and behaviors, monitor progress and make treatment decisions. Additionally, treatments that are based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, include Floor Time and Pivotal Response Training. Factors that have been found to impact the success of these treatments include how old a child is when behavioral treatment begins and the presence of other diagnosis such as intellectual disabilities. However, while we still have a lot of learn about Autism, the field of Applied Behavior Analysis continues to make advances in relevant and necessary treatments that can greatly impact the outcome of such a diagnosis.

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Making Sense of Sensory Integration BY

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NICOLE SERGENT

e’ve all been there. Watching the child melting down in the food court of the mall, sympathizing for the parent who is trying so hard to control the child and the situation but is not getting very far. As much as we may sympathize for the situation and the parent, somewhere inside us we hear that inner voice that questions and judges, “If that was my child, I would…”

We’ve all been there, but have you ever considered that maybe, just maybe, that child does not physically have the ability to “get it together,” and that no amount of spanking, time out or reasoning by that tired parent will prove to be effective?

There are a growing number of children in our country who are suffering from some degree of Sensory Processing Disorder, and these outbursts are often associated with this disorder.

The term sensory processing disorder or any variation is becoming more mainstream, particularly with growing awareness of autism; however, many people do not actually know what these words imply. Sensory Processing and the disorders associated with it can be quite complex, but there are simple ways to make basic sense of sensory integration.

Each of us has a nervous system that takes in input from our senses all day long. These senses include the five main senses of taste, touch, sound, smell and sight, but also include the sensations of vestibular movement (balance and sense of movement) and proprioception (the sense of knowing the body’s position in space). As our nervous systems take in information from these senses, the brain sends messages to the body to respond appropriately to the environment. In doing this, the nervous system cues the body either to heighten input or lessen output as needed. Take this example: If you are sitting in a classroom listening to a lecture and starting to lose your focus, you may tap your finger or your foot, or change positioning in your Page 24

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chair without even noticing the adaptation. Your body heightens input to “wake up” your nervous system and keep you focused on the lecture.

We all have sensory processing occurring in our bodies.

Some of us are naturally sensory seekers, while others are sensory avoiders. Do you enjoy roller coasters, tight hugs or walking without shoes and socks? If so, you are likely a sensory seeker. Your body seeks out sensory input to stay regulated most of the time. Do you avoid massages, riding on swings or certain textured foods? If so, you are likely a sensory avoider.

The truth is, while most of us lean toward seeking or avoiding sensory input most of the time, we experience a healthy mixture of both, an adaptation necessary to function properly in our daily lives.

Difficulties arise when a child or adult has a nervous system that doesn’t automatically adjust as needed. According to Lucy Jane Miller, PHD-OTR the author of Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children With Sensory Processing Disorder, clinical studies prove that the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems in people with sensory processing disorders do not function typically. For most of us, if we were working on a project and a train went by outside, we would have the ability to automatically lessen the auditory input to stay focused. For an individual with sensory processing disorder, not only might there be difficulty with lessening the auditory input, but it might possibly be amplified. The train might sound like it is passing right by that person’s ears, making concentrating difficult.

The same can be said for other sensory experiences. A child may need lots of deep pressure – found through jumping, stomping or climbing – in order to pay attention. Can you see how sitting at a desk for four hours straight without physical activity might make attention to school tasks a challenge for this child? In contrast, another child might

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be over stimulated with what is occurring in that same classroom. The noises, lights and movements might be too much.

That child might need 5 minutes of quiet time in a rocking chair to lessen the output of their world in order to focus.

Sensory Processing Disorders are more common in children who fall somewhere on the Autism Spectrum or have Asperger’s Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, ADHD or in children who are gifted, but they can also occur in individuals who do not have a diagnoses. In fact, according to the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation, one in twenty Americans is affected

by Sensory Processing Disorder to some degree. Individuals with sensory processing disorder may experience varying degrees of frustration. The tough news is that discovering what sensory experiences are not properly integrated by the nervous system and how they are affecting daily routines can take awhile and is often not an exact science. Trial and error through different approaches help therapists and parents working with children with sensory processing disorders identify these needs.

The good news is that once identified, providing a child with sensory strategies is often very helpful in making their daily routines and learning processes more effective. Parents and teachers will report that children’s behavior and ability to learn are frequently changed dramatically when sensory needs are met.

How do you determine whether your child has some degree of sensory processing disorder? Skilled Occupational Therapist, Leslie Bowman, MS-OTR-L, who works with both West Virginia Birth To Three and Infant & Toddler Connection in VA offers this advice: “One way to help determine if your child may be struggling with some degree of SPD is looking at how they respond to how they move or what they feel, see, taste, smell or hear and ask yourself ‘does this seem extreme’?

Children with Sensory Processing Disorder often have behaviors that would be considered either ‘too much’ or ‘too little’ for their age. For example, are they very ‘busy’ – always moving and never seem to stay still? What about seeming extra clumsy or overly cautious of movement for their age? Is getting your child dressed stressful because they have to have their clothing ‘just right’ or you avoid particular clothing (ex. tags, long sleeves, socks) because you know your child cries or becomes upset when they wear them? Or are you constantly reminding your child to keep their hands to themselves – they are touching, tasting and smelling things beyond what would be considered normal exploration? What about only eating certain textures of foods and gagging on others or at every meal overstuffing their mouths so much they cough? We all have our own unique sensory preferences-but if your child’s sensory preferences seem to be impacting their ability to learn, interact, play and move they may be having trouble processing sensory information.” In addition, a symptom checklist can be found at http://spdfoundation.net/symptoms.html and shared with your pediatrician if you are having concerns about sensory processing disorder for your child.

A therapist skilled in sensory integration can help identify areas where sensory processing may be a challenge and prescribe a sensory diet. No, this does not include any type of

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Special Needs Resources Child Guide is pleased to be including Special Needs services as part of this year’s Annual Family Resource Guide. If you are part of a business or organization in our area that provides help to families with special needs children, you may submit info for future sections to Child Guide via email to cis@childguidemagazine.com. Please include the name of the organization, their mission, a physical address, phone number and website.

Access and Transportation Access Independence, Inc. 324 Hope Drive, Winchester, VA 22601 540-662-4452 • www.accessindependence.org

Adoption Bethany Christian Services 121 North Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-620-2695 • www.bethany.org

Autism Spectrum/Asperger’s Washington County Infants and Toddlers 1350 Marshall Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740 • 301-766-8217 Washington County Chapter of the Autism Society of America 1801 Elizabeth Court, Hagerstown MD • 240-420-3692 • www.autismspeaks.org Providing Relief for Autistic Youth Inc. P.O. BOX 275, Williamsport, MD 21795-0275 • 240-310-9112 • www.prayinwesternmd.org Service Coordination 931-B Sweeney Drive Hagerstown, MD 21740 • 301-791-0400 • www.servicecoordinationinc.org

Performing Arts Classes for Children with Aspergers The Occupational Therapy Department of Shenandoah University Winchester, VA 22601 • 347-385-4207 • www.poac-nova.org Pathfinders for Autism 303 International Circle, Suite 110, Hunt Valley, MD 21030 443-330-5370 • www.pathfindersforautism.org/

Blind/Vision Impaired, Developmental Eye Therapy Davis Vision Therapy, Winchester Office 115 Creekside Lane, Winchester, VA 22602 703-468-8310 • www.davisvisiontherapy.com WV Schools for the Deaf & Blind 301 East Main Street, Romney, WV 26757 • 304-822-4800 • wvsdb2.state.k12.wv.us Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind 514 East Beverley Street, P.O. Box 2069, Staunton, Virginia 24402 vsdb.k12.va.us

Child Care A Special Space, Inc., 27 Mudfort Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 • 240439-0171 • www.aspecialspace.org Building Blocks, 879 Commonwealth Ave., #7, Hagerstown, MD 21740 • 301-797-5122 Children’s Services of Virginia (CSV), P.O. Box 2867, Winchester, VA 22604 540-667-0116 • www.childrensservicesofva.com Maryland Family Network: Children With Special Needs, 1001 Eastern Avenue, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202-4325 • 410-659-770 • www.mdchildcare.org

Chronic Health Conditions Special Love, 117 Youth Development Ct., Winchester, VA 22602 • www.speciallove.org/

Deaf/Hard of Hearing WV Schools for the Deaf & Blind, 301 East Main Street, Romney, WV 26757 • 304-822-4800 • wvsdb2.state.k12.wv.us Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, 514 East Beverley Street. P.O. Box 2069, Staunton, VA 24402 • vsdb.k12.va.us Maryland School for the Deaf P.O. Box 250, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705-0250 • www.msd.edu continued on page 28

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food! A sensory diet may include something as simple as taking a shower in the morning versus at night to heighten the nervous system before school. It may include something more specific like allowing a child to leave the classroom for five minutes to perform 20 jumps in place, 30 bounces on a large exercise ball, and two laps of heel walking down the hall prior to a 90-minute reading block.

Sensory diets can include activities during times when a child must focus, such as providing something to chew on while listening to a lecture, a ball to squeeze during story time, or headphones to cancel excess noise during a writing center. It is important to note that utilizing a skilled therapist in this area is essential. Random experimenting with sensory activities with an individual with Sensory Processing Disorder can be detrimental. It is also important to note that sensory needs can change as a person grows or new environments are introduced.

While not every child may have sensory processing disorder, parents should know that every child (and adult) has sensory needs. Outdoor or physical play is the most natural way that we can regulate sensory systems. Swinging, climbing, jumping and running provide natural sensations to “feed” the nervous system what it needs. For this reason, and many others, outdoor recess and time each day for free play should be protected for our children. A good teacher will quickly figure out that the “fidgety child” will continue to fidget if removing recess is used as a punishment. A vicious cycle begins when this occurs. An insightful teacher will use these principles to enhance learning.

Sitting on exercise balls versus chairs, tracing letters in sand, allowing children to make shapes with their bodies on the carpet or using a ball toss game while practicing math facts are not only examples of learning in context but also learning through sensory experiences, which prove to be more effective strategies. The same holds true for infants and toddlers. Babies need the sensory experiences found through free play on the floor versus being contained in a seat or saucer. Spending time in front of a screen will not provide needed sensory experiences.

So the next time you see that child “melting down” at the food court, keep this information in mind. Instead of staring or mentally criticizing, offer a smile or a helping hand. And keep in mind that sensory play and the ability to regulate sensory stimulation is not only important, but essential to effective learning for you and your child.

Nicole M. Sergent, MPT is a pediatric Physical Therapist, co-author of 1-2-3 Just Play With Me, and a sensory seeker. Read more about how sensory play affects development at ww.milestonesandmiracles.com

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Pediatric Rehabilitation Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Speech Therapy City Hospital’s Pediatric Rehabilitation offers a variety of therapy services for children in the Eastern Panhandle. Once a physician recommends therapy for your child, an evaluation will be made to review your child’s case history and discuss your concerns.

Common diagnoses seen include development delay, cerebral palsy, sensory integration disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding or eating disorders, fine and gross motor delays, perpetual motor disturbances, torticollis, down’s syndrome, spinal cord and traumatic brain injury, spina bifida, dysphagia, stuttering, cognitive and social skills delays and alternative communication needs.

Physical Therapy: Pediatric physical therapy assists in early detection of health problems and uses a wide variety of treatment options to manage disorders. We treat infants, children, and adolescents with a variety of congenital, developmental, neuromuscular, skeletal or acquired disorders and diseases. Treatments focus on improving gross and fine motor skills, balance and coordination, strength and endurance as well as cognitive and sensory processing integration.

form of intervention in which the therapist and child work together to develop or improve the necessary skills for daily living through activity and “play” – the child’s main “occupation.” Occupational Therapy can target skills needed for coordination, school readiness and performance, self-care help such as self-feeding, dressing and grooming, focus and attention, play or social interaction, eye-hand coordination, regulatory behaviors and more.

Speech Therapy: A speech language pathologist (SLP) evaluates and provides treatment for children with speech or language disorders. Although people often think of speech and language as the same thing, the terms actually have very different meanings. If your child has trouble with speech, he/she struggles with the “how-to” of talking – the coordination of the muscles and movements necessary to produce speech. If your child has trouble with language, he/she struggles with understanding and forming appropriate sentences. SLPs also help children understand social and non-verbal language.

An SLP also will evaluate and treat children who have difficulty chewing and swallowing.

Occupational Therapy:

If your child has been referred for one of these therapys, give City Hospital’s Pediatric Rehabilitation unit a call at 304-261-1214 for further information.

Pediatric occupational therapy (OT) is a health-care profession in which intervention and treatment is provided to individuals from infancy to adolescents. Occupational Therapy is a

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Special Needs Resources continued from page 26 The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf 100 West School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144 • 215-951-4700 • www.psd.org The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf 300 East Swissvale Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15218-1469 • 412-371-7000 • www.wpsd.org United Cerebral Palsy Of South Central PA., INC. 788 Cherry Tree Court, Hanover, PA 17331 717-632-5552 • ucpsouthcentral.org

Developmental Delays and Disabilities Infant & Toddler Connection of Shenandoah Valley, P.O. Box 547, Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-2452 • www.itcshenvalley.org Washington County Human Development Council, Inc., 433 Brewer Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740 • 301-791-5421 • www.wchdc.org Frederick County Infants and Toddlers 350 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702 301-649-1612 frederickcountymd.gov/index.aspx?NID=2498 Early Intervention: Washington County Infants & Toddlers 1350 Marshall Street , Hagerstown, MD 21740 301-766-8217 • www.wcps.k12.md.u The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) - Western Maryland Regional Office 1360 Marshall Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740 301-791-4670 • www.ddamaryland.org/WMRO Family Service Foundation 610 Bowers Road, Suite A , Frederick, MD 21702 • 240-490-7101 • www.fsfinc.org RESA VIII Child Development Services 109 S. College Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-267-3595 • Toll Free: 1-866-681-4957 Serves: Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan, Pendleton

Home Health Care/Respite Care Valley Home Care 525 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA 22601 540-536-5254 • www.valley-homecare.com

Mental Health/Behavioral Counseling Brook Lane Health Services 13218 Brook Lane Drive, P.O. Box 1945, Hagerstown, MD 21742 • 301-733-0330 www.brooklane.org IBMP - Intensive Behavior Management Program 827 Marion Street, Hagerstown MD 21740 301-791-9580 • Email: wcarcbmp@erols.com The Mental Health Center of Western MD, Inc. 1180 Professional Court, Hagerstown, MD 21740 301-791-3045 • www.thementalhealthcenter.net Monocacy Neurodevelopmental Center 65 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite A, Frederick, MD 21702 • 301-662-3808 www.monocacycenter.com

Pediatric and Adolescent Therapy Physical, Occupational & Speech Amber Hill Physical Therapy 187 Thomas Johnson Dr., Suite 6, Frederick, MD 21702 – Additional locations in Urbana, Damascus, Jefferson and Thurmont 301-663-1157 • www.amberhillpt.com Essence of Play Therapy Center 2400 Valley Avenue, Suite #9, Winchester, VA 540-678-8568 • www.eoptherapy.com Pediatric Rehabilitation – Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy at City Hospital’s Dorothy

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Products 1-2-3 Just PLAY With Me Milestones and Miracles www.milestonesandmiracles.com Email milestonesandmiracles@gmail.com Twooth-Timer The Twooth Timer Company, Inc. 6825 Levelland Road, Suite 5A, Dallas, TX 75252 Toll Free 855-TWOOTH2 • www.twoothtimer.com

Special Education Programs Berkeley County, WV. Parent Educator Resource Center 515 W. Martin St., Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-263-5717 Broadfording Christian Academy HOPE Program 13535 Broadfording Church Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21740 • 301-797-8886 • www.broadfording.com Eukarya Academy 915 South Cameron St., Winchester, VA 22601 540-722-5089 • eukaryaacademy.com Jefferson County, WV – Parent Educator Resource Center, on the campus of Page Jackson Elementary School, 370 Page-Jackson School Road, Charles Town, WV 25414 • 304-725-6473 Grafton Berryville (boys with learning disabilities) P.O. Box 112, Berryville, VA 22611 540-955-2400 • www.grafton.org Timber Ridge School (emotionally disturbed, socially maladjusted, or learning disabled boys ages 10–18) 1463 New Hope Rd., Cross Junction, VA 22625 540-888-3456 • www.timber-ridge-school.org Kennedy Krieger Institute-Montgomery County (autism and related disorders) 12301 Academy Way, Rockville, MD 20852 443-923-4170 • www.kennedykrieger.org

Recreation Martinsburg-Berkeley Co. Parks & Recreation 273 Woodbury Avenue, Martinsburg, WV 25404 304-264-4842 • www.mbcparks-rec.org Flip Over Gymnastics Open gym for special needs families on Fridays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. $5/child & $3/siblings.

Martinsburg-Berkeley Co. Parks & Recreation 273 Woodbury Avenue, Martinsburg, WV 25404 304-264-4842 ext. 13 • www.mbcparks-rec.org Monkey Joe’s – Hagerstown 1113 Maryland Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740 301-797-7716 www.monkeyjoes.com/Hagerstown Monkey Joe’s – Winchester 141 Market Street, Winchester, VA 22603-4750 540- 662-5221 www.monkeyjoes.com/Winchester

Support Groups Special Needs Support Group 3920 Star Hill Road, Greencastle Pa 17225 717-597-4681 • www.pafamiliesinc.com Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance 42 Black Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-263-7707 • www.pafamiliesinc.com PA Playgroup (Parent Support Group and Playgroup) in Greencastle, PA - Serving families is Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD Contact Erin Betts: ebetts@pa.net, 717/5977572. Find us on Facebook WV Birth to Three 350 Capitol Street, Room 427, Charleston, WV 25301-3714 • 304-558-5388 • www.wvdhhr.org/birth23

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Therapeutic Riding Blue Ridge Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship 420 Russell Road, Berryville, VA 22611 540-837-1575 • www.brcth.org Franklin County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Center 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17202 • 717-263-0443 www.horseridingtherapy.org Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program, 11515 Angleberger Road Thurmont, MD 21788 • 301-898-3587 • fc4htrp@aol.com • www.fc4htrp.org Horses with Hearts P.O. Box 2186, Martinsburg, WV 25302 • 304-283-8071 • horseswithhearts@yahoo.com • www.horseswithhearts.com Ponies & Promises Therapeutic Riding Program Held at Shotwell Farm Indoor Arena in Charles Town, WV www.dubblerfarm.com/poniespromises.html Star Community, Inc. 13757 Broadfording Church Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740 • 301- 791–0011 • www.starcommunityinc.org

Other Julie Reeser, RN Whole Foods Nutrition and GFCG dietary support and meal planning.

13326 Highlane Street, Hagerstown, MD 21742 • (301) 992-1738 MIHI, Inc / Project Lifesaver PLS is a nonprofit partnered with LoJack to offer a locating system for persons who have wandered or are lost. P.O. Box 3511, Hagerstown, MD 21742 • 301-745-6444 • www.mihi.org

Other Resources by State In Virginia Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center www.peatc.org The Arc of Virginia - www.thearcva.org Arc of Northern Shenandoah Valley, 119 Youth Development Court, Winchester, VA 22602 • 540-665-0461 • www.thearcofnsv.net Virginia Dept. of Health Special Needs Children www.vahealth.org/specialchildren

In Maryland The Parents’ Place of Maryland - www.ppmd.org The Arc of Maryland – www.thearcmd.org The Arc of Washington Count, 820 Florida Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740 • 301-733-3550 • www.arcwc-md.org Health and Mental Hygiene – dda.dhmh.maryland.gov

In West Virginia West Virginia Parent State Team, Office of Special Programs, West Virginia Department of Education, Building 6, Room 304, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 558-2696 • Toll Free: 1-800-642-8541 West Virginia Parent Training and Information www.wvpti.org The Arc of West Virginia – www.thearcwv.org West Virginia Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities (WV Dept of Health & Human Resources): www.dhhr.wv.gov/bhhf/sections/programs/ ProgramsPartnerships/IDD/Pages/default.aspx

In Pennsylvania Parent Education Network - www.parentednet.org The Arc of Pennsylvania – www.thearcpa.org Mental Health/Mental Retardation Center of Franklin County – 717-264-5387

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You're Invited to a PLAY DATE! There are countless books on child development.

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THIS IS DIFFERENT. 1-2-3 Just Play with Me pairs developmental milestones for children ages birth to three in each childhood domain with play suggestions and education for your family in a simple format.

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Readers Giveaways It’s been 12 years since Robert Naseef wrote Special Children, Challenged Parents about the struggles and rewards of raising a child with disabilities. His son, Tariq, is now 33 years old. In his new book, Autism in the Family, Dr. Naseef shares his experience as the father of an adult child with autism and as a psychologist focusing on support for families of children with special needs.

Weaving wisdom from years of clinical practice with refreshing firsthand insights on parenting a child with autism, Dr. Naseef provides guidance to help parents: • navigate the complex emotional journey to acceptance • guide their child's behavior and development at every stage • maintain a strong and mutually supportive marriage • understand the needs of siblings • address specific issues like meltdowns, food sensitivities, sleeping, and toileting • collaborate effectively with professionals Enter online at www.childguidemagazine.com/giveaways or use mail in form on page 4.

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NICOLE SERGENT

s a Physical Therapist working in early intervention, I work with

A children and their families from age birth to three for as long

as they need my services. After three years old, in most, but not all cases, children transition to a public preschool program that offers therapies and instruction.

Three years of working with a child and their family often seems to go very quickly, and the bond formed is pretty outstanding. My goal is a happy child who can play, learn, and be safe out of their home, and whose parents feel comfortable with their child trying these new skills without their presence, often for the first time. If both occur, our shared “masterpiece” is complete.

When the time comes to transition a child, I share some of the same emotions as the parent. I find myself questioning the skills I teach as a physical therapist like, “Did I think of how they’ll do getting around the classroom?” I question other things like, “Will they like new friends or will they be overwhelmed?” I worry about their sweet parents…have I prepared them the best I could? These children become like my own and their parents by extension as well. I am fiercely protective of them.

When parents tell me about an experience where someone says something about their child that they take offensively, it breaks my heart. Usually people don’t mean harm, and parents for the most part know this, but when you hear, “What’s wrong with him?” It’s hard to resist replying, “Nothing! What’s wrong with you?”

I always loved Mister Rogers. A family passed this quote below along to me years ago, and I think it is so accurate.

Part of the problem with the word ‘disabilities’ is that it immediately suggests an inability to see or hear or do other things that many of us take for granted. But what of the people who can’t feel? Or talk about their feelings? Or manage their feelings in constructive ways? What of people who are not able to form close and strong relationships? And people who cannot find fulfillment in their lives, or those who have lost hope, who live in disappointment and bitterness and find in life no joy, no love? These, it seems to me, are the real disabilities.” …Fred Rogers Mister Rogers was so right! So when you see one of “my kids” in public, model to your kids an appropriate way to behave. Look the parent and child in the eyes and say hello instead of looking away. If you are curious about the child, treat them the way you would any other child. Ask their name, their age, and what they like to do for fun. If you know a child that can’t see or walk, explain that in simple terms to your children, and talk through ideas of how your child can play with them. Find interesting things for a child without vision to touch. Play ball with the child who can’t walk.

Modeling these examples for your children will teach them to be accepting and compassionate people, who have an understanding that ALL people learn and play in different ways.

I’ve found that children with disabilities often significantly excel in other areas. A blind child is the first to notice my new perfume or wristwatch. A child who has trouble moving is the best 3-year-old conversation maker I’ve ever met! Look beyond what makes children different to what makes them unique. Each time I do, I’m blown away by what I discover.

Nicole M. Sergent, MPT is a pediatric Physical Therapist and co-author of 1-2-3 Just Play With Me. Explore more on her ideas for children and families at www.milestonesandmiracles.com

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Home-Schooling Resources Home School Legal Defense Association is a national nonprofit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children and to protect family freedoms. The organization provides members with professional legal representation to protect their right to home-school. 540/338-5600. www.hslda.org.

Classical Conversations is a once-a-week, supplemental, academic program in a Christian community that offers structure and support, along with fellowship for students. Includes Foundations (K4 to sixth grade), Essentials (third to sixth) and Challenge (seventh-twelfth). www.classicalconversations.com.

Frederick and Washington counties, MD Appalachian Regional Cooperative is a group of home-schoolers in MD, VA, PA and WV open to all home-schooling philosophies, including self-directed and unschooling. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arc-homeschool.

Frederick Homeschool Soccer is a soccer program for home-schooling children ages 5 to 18 (and their nonhome-schooling siblings) who live in Frederick and surrounding areas. This is a family participation program in which parents volunteer for everything from coaching to goal setup to cleaning up the field. Program is to learn soccer skills, build self-esteem and build friendships among home-schooling families. http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/FrederickMDHomeschoolSoccer.

Frederick SDA Homeschoolers is the home-schooling group of the Frederick Seventh-day Adventist Church. The purpose is to provide Christian support and plan events for church members who are home-schooling or who are interested in homeschooling. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FrederickSDAHomeschoolers.

Homeschool Frederick! was designed for Frederick Co. homeschoolers with the purpose of forging connections in the local home-school community. Brings together resources available through homeschool co-ops, umbrella groups, student services personnel with Frederick Co. Public Schools, hybrid organizations, businesses and others who appreciate home-schooling. www.homeschoolfrederick.com Maryland Home Education Association serves and supports families of all religious, philosophical and ethnic persuasions. A $50 membership fee includes a newsletter, updated information regarding laws, local groups, resources and local coordinators. www.mhea.com.

Maryland Homeschool is a place to exchange ideas, stories, lessons and curriculum with home-schoolers in Maryland. www.yahoogroups.com/subscribe/Marylandhomeschool.

Maryland Association of Christian Home Educators provides information on home-education regulations in Maryland and a list of support groups. 301/6074284. E-mail info@machemd.org. http://www.machemd.org.

Maryland UFC is a support group for unschoolers in Frederick and Montgomery counties. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MarylandUFC. PALS-FC is a secular support group in the southern portion of Frederick County. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PALS-FC. Rhubarb Jam is a group of families in the Montgomery/Frederick area working to establish a facility dedicated to home-schoolers. It is an eclectic, secular and inclusive group of families who value fun, learning of all types, independence and cooperation. www.rhubarbjam.org.

Traditions of Roman Catholic Homes (TORCH) serves Catholic home-schoolers in Frederick Co., MD. Primarily focused on home-school issues, TORCH discussions also encompass child-rearing, catechesis of the young, family values and related issues. Membership is not limited to Roman Catholics, however, focus of the group is inextricably entwined with the Roman Catholic Church. www.torchhomeschooling.org.

Franklin County, PA About Pennsylvania Homeschooling is a one-stop source for homeschooling in Pennsylvania. Find PA homeschool laws, PA support groups and organizations, and online and community information. http://homeschooling.about.com/od/ usapa/pennsylvania-homeschooling.htm.

Catholic Homeschoolers of Pennsylvania serves families in Pennsylvania who find home education to be their response to the Church’s teaching to be the primary educators of their children. http://www.catholichomeschoolpa.org.

The Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania (CHAP) has been supporting home-schooling families for over 25 years. Serves the homeschool families across PA, working with local support groups, producing media, in print and for the Internet, and hosting a large state convention. www.chaponline.com.

Home School Arts Classes, Council for the Arts of Chambersburg, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg. Call Education Coordinator Laurie McKelvie at 717/477-2132 or email lauriemckelvie@comcast.net. www.councilforthearts.net. 717/264-6883.

Mason Dixon Homeschoolers Association serves homeschooling families in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, Washington County, Maryland and surrounding area.

Offers co-op classes, support groups, field trips, a high school diploma program and more. http://mdhsa-pa.org.

Pennsylvania Home Education Network exists to promote freedom and simplicity in home education, to serve all families who educate their children at home. http://www.phen.org.

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Pennsylvania Homeschoolers has statewide information on activities, conferences, support groups, field trips, and athletics for homeschoolers in PA. www.pahomeschoolers.com.

Frederick and Clarke counties, VA Classical Cottage School in Winchester, is an eight-month, one-day-a-week Christian cooperative for home-schooling families offering classical curriculum for ages 4 through high school. www.classicalcottageschool.org.

HELLO (Home Educators Local Learning Organization) is for those living in Clarke, Frederick, Warren, Shenandoah and western Loudoun counties in Virginia, as well as Jefferson Co. It is for families who wish to connect and share information with other home-schooling families in the area, irrespective of educational methods, belief systems or political affiliation. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HELLO-VA-HS/.

Home Educators Association of Virginia is a member-supported, statewide, nonprofit home-schooling association that operates from a biblical worldview. Since 1983, HEAV has worked to promote and protect home-school interests in Virginia through information, legislation and resources. Free weekly e-mail newsletter, call 804/278-9200 or sign up at www.heav.org.

Home School Sports Network. Information on homeschool sports programs.

540/636-3713. E-mail info@hspn.net. www.hspn.net Homeschool-va-politics is a discussion board about government politics and support group politics as they relate to home-schooling in Virginia. The group is unmoderated and the board might contain comments expressing strong personal opinions. www.yahoogroups.com/subscribe/homeschool-va-politics.

Homeschool Resources informs home-schoolers about local and current events in VA, MD and DC. www.yahoogroups.com/subscribe/homeschoolresources.

Love-At-Home, NOVA Latter-day Saint Home Educators in Northern Virginia and Frederick County, coordinates and shares ideas, social events, field trips and unit studies. No membership requirements. No statement of faith. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LoveAtHomeNOVA NovaUnschoolers is a list for home-schoolers in the northern Virginia area to chat, find support and meet others, and offers information about home-schooling. This list is made up of unschoolers, eclectic and relaxed home-schoolers. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/novaunschoolers.

Opus Oaks, an Art Place in Berryville offers classes in two age groups for home schoolers. Drawing, painting, sculpture, stained glass, jewelry, printmaking and photography are among the fine arts classes offered at two studios for beginners through experienced artists. 540/955-4226. www.opusoaks.org.

The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers is a volunteer-driven and member-directed state home-schooling association. Since 1993, the group has worked to protect and promote home-schooling through legislative work, assisting home-schoolers on an individual level, and providing information, speakers, events and resources. www.vahomeschoolers.org.

Sportsplex in Winchester offers physical education classes for the home-school community. This comprehensive program is designed to introduce kids to various sports and fitness activities in a fun, yet educational setting. Classes are offered from mid-Sept. to April, Wed. & Fri., from 12:30-2 p.m., for children ages 7-17 years. The cost is $5 per child per class. Value cards available. 540/868-2200. www.sportsplex.us.

VA Homeschool Chat is a general chat group for Virginia homeschoolers. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschool-va-chat Warren County Homeschoolers has an e-mail list for those living in Warren, Rappahannock, Clarke and Frederick counties. Encourages local support and assists in planning home-school outings/gatherings and learning opportunities. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/warrencountyhschooling.

The Winchester Area Homeschoolers Association is a voluntary support group for home-schooling families and those interested in home-schooling in the Winchester and Northern Shenandoah Valley areas. Membership is open to any person, regardless of age, race, religious ideology or gender. www.theapplepeel.org.

Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan counties, WV Faith Christian Academy Home school program for grades K through 12.

Courses taught from the perspective of a Biblical world view. Admission, school tuition and other forms at www.faithchristianacademy.net. 304/263-0011.

Jefferson-Berkeley County Homeschoolers is a support group for homeschoolers, regardless of curriculum or religion. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ JBC-Unschool_Homeschool.

The WV Home Educators Association was founded in 1986 to assist homeschooling families. WVHEA is open to everyone, regardless of religion, personal beliefs or educational philosophy. Nonprofit organization run by volunteers – homeschooling parents. www.wvhea.org.

West Virginia Home Schoolers is a support group for home-schoolers in WV that offers support, information and ideas. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WVAHS.

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From the Editor: I find it interesting to hear what other parents have to say about approaches to education and their experiences with different schools. We have gone the route of both private and public school with our son, Steven.

Homeschooling was never even considered – patience not being one of my virtues. Steven is currently a middle school student in Washington County’s magnet program – and we feel blessed beyond words with the education he is receiving. In this issue, Child Guide presents three viewpoints from parents on education – Home School, Private School, and Public School. I hope you’ll enjoy the stories and interviews as much as I did!

Cecilia “Cis” Rhyne

Home School Viewpoint

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efore their first son reached school age, Nelo and Amy Hakola began discussing options. They were products of private and public schools, respectively, so they knew the pros and cons of their educational experience. Ultimately, they decided to give homeschooling a try.

Being a stay-at-home mom with absolutely no teaching experience was somewhat daunting, according to Amy Hakola. “I obsessively researched homeschooling on the Internet, and I had one friend who homeschooled, so I talked with her a lot before getting started,” she said.

“Her best advice to me was ‘Get him to read. It’s kindergarten.’ That was fantastic advice. I think you can so easily get overwhelmed and feel like you’re not doing what you should be doing,” she added. “You don’t have any comparison, or anyone to say, ‘OK what did you do today at school?’ ” In the fall of 2011, Evan’s homeschooling began at age five, although it was challenging since Hakola also had to juggle caring for youngest son Connor, then two years old. School typically took place during Connor’s naptime, or else she gave him an activity of his own that made him feel like he was a part of school.

Evan is now 7 and Connor 3, and Hakola said they all feel more comfortable with the process after getting the first year under their belts.

She outlined a typical school day. “We work on math first, doing different manipulatives and flashcards. Then we read, and we do reading exercises such as flashcards or fill-in-the-story blanks, and then I have him read a

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Amy Hakola utilizes computer programs as a teaching aid in her homeschool arsenal. few books to me out loud,” said Hakola, who also reads to him everyday out of a more advanced chapter book.

“We do a lot of science experiments and outside activities, and Nelo is a real history buff so they watch a lot of history, science and astronomy programs and look at science books when they’re together,” she added.

We also play at lot and I think that important,” she said. “As Nelo calls it, we’re ‘the children of the 50s’ so we are dirty every day.”

Hakola cites examples such as hiking their wooded acres behind their Winchester, Va., house, building a fort out in the woods, or riding bikes. They regularly encounter wildlife such as frogs, deer and turkeys.

In addition, school at the Hakolas includes home economics. “I let them cook every day, plus they help with the laundry and house cleaning. The cooking especially helps teach math because of all the measurements involved, and requires reading. My sons are going to have very well rounded life skills,” said Hakola.

What has Hakola learned about being a homeschool mom? “To relax and trust you can do it,” she said with confidence. “So many people are naysayers and have a negative connotation with homeschooling. We are so used to our culture telling us we can’t do it, that we have to go and sit in a classroom to be able to teach, but it’s not true.”

“Some people think you’re ruining your child’s life and not teaching them to be social — and they are very vocal about it,” she added. “I think it comes from not understanding. The assumption is we are extremely

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Private School Viewpoint

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Why would you choose to send your child to a private school?

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“private school” is Agenerally understood to be a school which is not supported by government funds.

Tuition is paid by the families who enroll their children, or sometimes by private organizations. Private schools in this area vary widely from one school to another.

Some are relatively large, and others are very small. Some focus on college preparation, Photo courtesy of Grace Academy others on customizable curriculum, still others on integrating religious faith in to everyday life.

Because each school is distinct, parents who choose private schooling do so for many different reasons.

Still, there are a few common reasons that private schools appeal to parents. Some of these advantages are a smaller student body, focused academics, a close-knit community, and in many cases the integration of religious faith into everyday life.

It was the high standards and tailored curriculum that that one mother found attractive about Shepherdstown Montessori Academy. She was impressed by the director’s philosophy: “We set the bar high and children rise to it.” Her son is now in third grade, and at SMA he is educated according to “an individualized, competitive curriculum. It was tailored for him, it changes and grows with him,” she says. “The best thing is that the expectations are appropriate for each student, their age, their individual ability. In a Montessori classroom, the children are also granted the time they need to really master a subject.”

For Amy Casto of Hagerstown, MD, her choice of Grace Academy (also in Hagerstown) was based on recommendations from friends whose children attended the school. Casto appreciates the fact that God is a part of daughter Hannah’s school day every day, and for teachers who “not only care for their educational welfare but also spiritual welfare.” She likes the fact that

Hannah Casto in her classroom at Grace Academy

WORK-IN-PROGRESS...

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By joining in the national Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® Day at your workplace and by inviting your children, your neighbors’ children, or children from housing areas to participate, you can help them learn about career opportunities and life options in a positive way. It’s never too early to start encouraging youth to have an active imagination, to set goals, and to take more control of their future.

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Home School Viewpoint continued from page 33

Evan completes an assignment in his math workbook.

Photo courtesy of Powhatan School

Powhatan School students perform in annual plays in each grade level.

Grace Academy is a small school. “It is a close knit community where I know most of the families she is with every day.”

The idea of a small student body appealed to Monica Schultz of Winchester, VA. She and her husband sensed that their middle-school-aged daughter was getting lost in the shuffle in her large school. For her high school years, they sent their daughter to the much smaller Middleburg Academy where, Monica says “one has to participate because there are so few students in the math class that she has no choice.” She adds, “We wanted to send her where the environment suited her, not her trying to suit her environment.” Now that she is an honor student and participating in three sports, her parents are confident that they made the right choice for her.

Allison Smith of Winchester, VA, has sent her two children to Powhatan School in Boyce, VA for several years. The school’s “demanding academics, high expectations, strong teacher/student relationships, and excellent teachers” all serve her family well. On the more artistic side of things, Smith was attracted by Powhatan’s cultural field trips, annual student plays in each grade level, and 8th grade Shakespeare play. She appreciates the “respectful culture that values learning” that she observes at Powhatan.

No school is perfect, and that includes private schools. Because they receive no government funds, the tuition can be high. The small student bodies sometimes makes it difficult to support sports programs or other extracurricular activities. But parents who choose private schooling, like any parent making an educational choice, find that private schools meet the needs that they consider their priorities. They’re glad to find other ways to compensate for any disadvantages.

It sums up the feelings of many parents when a mother of a private school student says, “The community benefits in many ways by having options for people in education. No one school will meet the needs of all children; children all learn differently.”

Sara Roberts Jones of Stephens City, VA, is a freelance writer, wife and a mother of four children. www.childguidemagazine.com

Connor is given his own projects during school time, such as this stacking toy which promotes his motor skill functions. religious or off-the-wall-crazy, of which we are neither.”

“It is a job and I approach it that way, but if you prepare, know what you’re going to do and where you’re going to go, you can do it,” she added.

In the beginning, she said she was locked into the curriculum she chose but when she realized it wasn’t working, she finally threw it out and made changes, despite being nervous about doing so.

“I wised up,” she said, laughing. “And that’s really nice to be able to change what you’re doing if it’s not working. That’s not always something you have freedom over in other educational settings.”

“As long as you know the general concepts for your child’s grade level, you can teach it any way you see fit.

There are a lot of resources online and books to read on the subject, but trust your gut,” she added.

Hakola said the time she gets to spend with her children is rewarding. “They’re not gone eight hours a day plus I feel accomplished to provide this for them. I don’t have to stress out, because I’m giving them what they need,” she said.

Homeschooled children have to pass a standardized test every year. “Evan’s taken two and passed with flying colors,” said Hakola.

Hakola said Evan is aware he is doing something different from his friends and peers, but loves it, as does Connor. “If he ever expresses he wants to do something else, then we’ll work it out,” she added.

Katherine Cobb of Charles Town, WV, is an award-winning writer who has been published in magazines, newspapers and specialty publications.

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Public School Viewpoint 2013 Family A parent's perspective reflects gratitude Resource for her child's experience Guide B V R Y

Public School Systems MARYLAND Washington County Public Schools 820 Commonwealth Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740 301/766-2800 • www.wcps.k12.md.us Frederick County Public Schools 191 South East Street, Frederick, MD 21701 301/644-5000 • www.fcps.org

PENNSYLVANIA Chambersburg Area School District 435 Stanley Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201 717/263-9281 • www.Chambersburg.k12.pa.us Fannett Metal School District 14823 Path Valley Road, Willow Hill, PA 17271 717/349-7172 • http://fmsd.schoolwires.net Greencastle Antrim School District 500 East Leitersburg St., Greencastle, PA 17225 717/597-3226 • www.greencastle.k12.pa.us Shippensburg Area School District 317 North Morris Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257 717/530-2700 • www.ship.k12.pa.us Tuscarora School District 118 East Seminary St., Mercersburg, PA 17236 717/328-3127 • www.tus.k12.pa.us Waynesboro Area School District 210 Clayton Avenue, Waynesboro, PA 17268 717/762-1191 • www.wasd.k12.pa.us

VIRGINIA Winchester Public Schools 12 N. Washington Street, Winchester, VA 22601 540/667-4253 • www.wps.k12.va.us Frederick County Public Schools 1415 Amherst Street, P.O. Box 3508 Winchester, VA 22604-2546 540/662-3888 • www.frederick.k12.va.us Clarke County Public Schools 309 West Main Street, Berryville, VA 22611 540/955-6100 • www.clarke.k12.va.us

WEST VIRGINIA Berkeley County Schools 401 South Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401 304/267-3500 • berkeleycountyschools.org Jefferson County Schools 110 Mordington Ave., Charles Town, WV 25414 304/725-9741 • boe.jeff.k12.wv.us Morgan County Schools 247 Harrison Ave., Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 304/258-2430 • www.morganschools.net

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primary goal among parents is Ato secure a wonderful education for their children, and for the Grudzinskis, the setting is the Greencastle-Antrim School District where their two children attend elementary and middle school.

“We’re really fortunate – it’s been a very positive experience for our children,” says Melissa Grudzinski.

Greencastle, Pennsylvania is not a large city, with a population of 4,029. So, perhaps, muses Melissa, the small-town feeling is tied in with the success the school achieves.

Certainly, its size allows getting to know the teachers, as they run into them in town, spending time with their own children. But, then again, there are specific programs and philosophies in place that she, and other parents and neighbors, are very satisfied with. Melissa says, “Overall, the teachers provide a nurturing, family type, environment. They recognize the student’s strengths and communicate these to them, which builds self-esteem.”

There’s also a more formal communication employed between school and home, which has been most helpful. Each week, a letter comes home explaining the objectives for that week, what was accomplished, how the class performed and the upcoming objectives and activities. Melissa says, “This is great, because it helps me connect to the learning goals, and I can reinforce them at home, in the manner they’re doing it in class. It helps me stay on the same page and keep my kids on track.”

Teachers encourage parents to volunteer in the classroom, and they represent a strong asset for Greencastle. “There are a lot of stayat-home moms in our community and many volunteer here.” They are screened and help provide individualized instruction. They

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assist the teachers as they work to make sure all the children get the help they need. Melissa adds, “The teachers go back over topics if the children’s skills aren’t strong enough. The teachers assure us, ‘Don’t worry, we’re going to take care of it.’ They are paying attention to what your child needs and going back and revisiting the skills if necessary. Also, each school year begins with a review of last year’s objectives. I’m grateful for that, because they forget over the summer.”

Developing citizenship is another important aspect of the school’s curriculum. Melissa is pleased with how Greencastle encourages the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Assemblies, held each marking period, entertainingly focus on one of these traits. Students are rewarded for demonstrating them throughout the days by being awarded ‘character cash’, which can be traded in for fun prizes provided by the PTO. The children’s report card lets parents know how their child is developing these traits in a category called ‘social and work skills’. Melissa says, “I think it’s really important that the school is teaching this. Also, they have a no tolerance approach to bullying; they take it seriously. We fortunately haven’t had to go through any of it.”

As any parent would be, Melissa is delighted with her children’s success – “They’re getting it!” She says her kids learn and have a good time, too. Every grade level has a special event. For example, third graders annually put on a special play for the school. Melissa’s son is looking forward to that next year.

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like that. They’re kids and need this.” Field trips are paid for by the PTO, so no child has to pay.

“We’re so grateful we did this,” Melissa says. She thinks back to how they chose the Greencastle community when they had to relocate six years ago for her husband’s job. “When we were looking for a home, everyone we spoke to would say to us, ‘You’re going to love the schools.’ Everybody seems content. The teachers really try hard to do their best and care about the kids. I can tell from the way my kids come home and talk about their day. They have a good time with their teachers. We hope our kids also settle here when they have their families. Then their children can enjoy these schools, too.”

Victoria Ryles enjoys writing, teaching, and being involved in children's theatre at WLT, all within range of her home in Middletown, VA.

Nurturing Nature Studies “A wonderful part of our school is that we have a 35-acre farm right on site,” says Kerri Barnes, Director of Environmental Education.

Kerri plans and presents a special hands-on program of ecological and environmental studies for grades K-6.

The farm is called Tayamentasachta, a Delaware Indian word meaning ‘never ending waters’. The Greencastle-Antrim School District purchased this property in 1966 and named it thus because of the many Native American artifacts found here.

Children attend classes and demonstrations in an 1820’s farmhouse, also used as a museum, an ecological laboratory and office facilities. A wood lot, old fields, an experimental farm, wildlife areas, nurseries, a black walnut plantation, an apple orchard and a colonial kitchen garden are among the varied settings children are also taught in, “come rain or shine,” says Kerri.

Each grade level visits several times a year and explores topics, each having its own special objectives, tied in with the Pennsylvania science standards of learning. Numerous activities entice students as well as build appreciation for nature and an awareness of students’ role as caretakers.

One such activity, Melissa recalls, was a bird-watching project, during which students kept a journal, learned about the different kinds of birds and built a bird-feeder to take home.

Another popular event is the yearly Cumberland Life Festival, when eighth grade students demonstrate American Civil War era lifestyles to the elementary students and the community.

They research beginning in February, and in May present such topics as blacksmithing, trapping, wood carving, square dancing, early photography, Civil War spies, folk music, underground railroad exhibits and many more.

Kerri says, “Mine is really a dream job. One thing that makes you love to teach is when the kids are fired up about learning.

They tell me they’re so excited to come here that the night before their visit they’re not able to sleep. Imagine teaching amid all this enthusiasm every day!”

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BY KATHERINE COBB

Technology savvy is increasing in schools — and students echnology is certainly finding its home at schools across the country, and has careened well past the standard computer lab.

Interactive whiteboards, modern projectors, digital cameras, iPads, and in-class computers are common tools in the educational arsenal nowadays.

At Rosemont Elementary School in Martinsburg, W.Va., first grade teacher Tania Gladwell is embracing these teaching tools — and watching her students engage, interact and learn with enthusiasm.

Her classroom contains computers, iPods, a Smart Board (which detects and responds to touch on its interactive whiteboard surface), and an Elmo (a modern projector that interacts with the Smart Board), plus she just got an iPad to incorporate into the mix.

Every morning, Gladwell’s students show they are in attendance by dragging their pictures on the Smart Board into a cartoon hat.

Once the image disappears, it only leaves the images of the students who are absent visible. Gone are the days of verbal roll call.

Throughout the day, Gladwell’s students use different technologies for a variety of applications: group learning or self-guided, independent work.

“I try to incorporate technology whenever I can,” said Gladwell. “It has really enhanced their learning and it’s made learning so much more fun for these kids.”

“What’s nice about the Smart Board is the interactive tools. The students can use multiple senses. For instance, if I introduce a story on the Smart Board, they can hear it, see it, touch it and manipulate it. There are also special markers they use to write on the board,” she said.

“We were reading a story about ants on the Smart Board and I pulled up different websites and found videos clips and information to go with subject whenever I wanted,” Gladwell recalled. It’s providing a unique learning experience.

Another example of the Smart Board in action included a “getting to know you game” where students threw a soft ball at the board to try and pop a balloon image. When they succeeded, they had to find the name of the person whose balloon they had popped.

Gladwell said the other technology is used for “literacy centers,” where students rotate through various areas of the classroom using self-guided learning tools to complete assigned tasks in multiple subjects.

The small groups will rotate through the various centers throughout the week so everyone gets a chance to use the assorted technologies and complete the same tasks.

When using the iPods, which she said her students love, the kids can plug in headphones for extra quiet and use apps, watch videos or use other resources to learn and finish the assignments.

While Gladwell was given some rudimentary training, she taught herself much more to make the experience worthwhile.

As a result, her students are learning not only reading, writing and arithmetic, but how to implement today’s technology to aid their learning, which will help them navigate a brighter future tomorrow.

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Katherine Cobb embraces technology, but with thoughtfulness about how it impacts lifestyle, health and family dynamics.

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Local Parks MARYLAND Hagerstown city parks. 301/739-8577. www.hagerstownmd.org Bloom Park, North Potomac Street at North Avenue, Hagerstown. Home of the historical Spanish-American War cannon.

City Park, 501 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown. The park’s centerpiece is a 50-acre lake, home to more than 250 waterfowl. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, the Mansion House Art Center, the Hager House/Museum, a railroad museum, pavilions, concession stand, band shell, play equipment, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, softball fields, and fitness trails. 301/739-8577, x169.

Fairgrounds Park, 351 N. Cleveland Ave., Hagerstown. Pavilion, play equipment, softball fields, soccer fields, in-line skating rink, BMX track for bicycle motocross events, Little League field and walking club.

Funkhouser Park, 570 Jefferson St., Hagerstown.

Play equipment and basketball court.

Greenawalt Park, 101 East Ave., Hagerstown.

Play area.

Hager Park, 340 Frederick Street at Memorial Boulevard, Hagerstown. Pavilion (not handicapped-accessible) and horseshoe pits.

Hamilton Playground, Fairview Road behind WJEJ radio station, Hagerstown. Play equipment, a volleyball court and a basketball court.

Hellane Park, Park Avenue, next to West End Reservoir, Hagerstown. Pavilion, play equipment and basketball courts.

Mills Park, Belview Avenue, Hagerstown. Pavilion and play equipment.

Oswald Park, between Forest Drive and Oak Hill Avenue, Hagerstown. Picnic tables and landscaped traffic islands.

Pangborn Park, 530 Pangborn Blvd., Hagerstown. Fishing pond (for those younger than 16 and older than 65), tennis courts, horseshoe pits, volleyball court, softball field, picnic pavilions, play equipment and formal gardens.

Reed Park, 430 Wood Street, off Jefferson Street, Hagerstown. Pavilion, play equipment, softball field and basketball court. Part of Fairgrounds Park.

Ridge Avenue Playground, Ridge Avenue, Hagerstown. Pavilion, play equipment, horseshoe pits and a basketball court.

Rotary Club of Long Meadows Park, Northern Avenue and The Terrace, Hagerstown. Picnic benches and a flower garden.

Skate Park at Fairgrounds Park, 351 N. Cleveland Ave., Hagerstown. Skate park with hours on Wed., Sat. and Sun.; fees and waivers required. 301/393-3765.

Staley Park, 728 Frederick St., behind Potterfield Pool, Hagerstown. Pavilion and play equipment.

University Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. Walking/biking paths.

Wheaton Park, Sumans Avenue, Hagerstown.

Pavilion, play equipment, tennis court, horseshoe pits, basketball courts and a softball field.

Washington County parks. 240/313-2700. www.washco-md.net.

Byron Memorial Park, Park Rd., Williamsport.

Public park is home of Conococheague Little League, the Williamsport Pool, Williamsport

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Naomi and Brian of Martinsburg at War Memorial Park.

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Community Center, the local Boy Scout Troop and Williamsport Memorial Library.

Camp Harding County Park, between Clear Spring and Hancock on Pecktonville Rd. Named after President Warren G. Harding, who, along with notables such as Harvey Firestone, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, camped there in the 1920s. Picnic pavilions, playground, restrooms, grills, softball field, volleyball/basketball courts, horseshoe pits, parking, boat ramp, trout fishing and canoeing.

Chestnut Grove Park, outside Keedysville, 3106 Chestnut Grove Road. Baseball and softball fields, picnic pavilions, restrooms, concessions, play equipment, volleyball and horseshoe pits.

Clear Spring County Park/Recreation Area, 12424 Big Spring Rd., Clear Spring. Softball, baseball, football/soccer fields, concession stand, tennis and basketball courts, a picnic pavilion, restrooms, parking and a play area.

Devil’s Backbone Park, on MD 68, near Lappans Crossroads, Boonsboro. Scenic park along Antietam Creek, featuring a waterfall, picnic pavilion, fishing, playground, restrooms, grills, and walking trails.

Doub’s Woods Park, 1307 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Heavily wooded park with performing arts pavilion, picnic areas, picnic pavilion, swings, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, pet-friendly path, and an outdoor chapel.

Funkstown Community Park, Funkstown.

Features 4 pavilions, 2 tennis courts, a basketball court, Little League field, Legion ball field, and playground equipment. 301/791-7477.

Kemps Mill Park, 11114 Kemps Mill Rd., Williamsport. Home of the Washington County Girls Softball League, 12-acre park features girls fast pitch fields with dugouts, modular playground, bleachers, and concession stand.

Lions Community Park, 12835 Bikle Road, Smithsburg. 13-acre park features 2 pavilions, playground, multi-purpose field, baseball field, basketball court, pond and restrooms. 301/8247234.

Martin L. “Marty” Snook Memorial Park, Halfway. This park is the site of Halfway Park Days in May. This pet-friendly park features picnic pavilions, horseshoe pits, fitness trail, tennis courts, playing fields, bike path, restrooms, playgrounds, lighted ball fields and a swimming pool.

Mt. Briar Wetland Preserve, Millbrook Road off Md. 67. This environmental site is a nontidal

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wetland area. Floating boardwalk allows for walking through the park.

Pen Mar Park, 14600 Pen Mar High Rock Rd. in Cascade. This redeveloped 42-acre park provides a panoramic view of the Cumberland Valley.

Picnic tables, concession stand, a playground, restrooms, and pavilions for dances, concerts and other entertainment.

Pinesburg Softball Complex, 15323 Clear Spring Rd., Williamsport. Four slow pitch softball fields, modular playground, bleachers and concession stand.

Piper Lane Neighborhood Park, off Halfway Boulevard along Piper Lane and York Road, Hagerstown. Modular playground equipment, horseshoe pits and picnic tables.

Pleasant Valley Community Park, 3199 Gapland Road off Md. 67, Rohrersville. Pavilion, playground, horseshoe pits, football/soccer field and tennis courts.

River Bottom Park, E. Salisbury St., Williamsport.

Park is adjacent to the C&O Canal National Park.

Park is a great place to camp, stop, or picnic along the banks of the Potomac River. Boat ramp.

Shafer Park, Park Rd., Boonsboro. Pavilions, athletic fields, gazebo, community center, restrooms and playground. 301/432-5141.

Taylor Park, Keedysville. Features basketball court, playground, pavilion, and restroom.

301/432-5795.

Veterans Park, 64 West Water Street, Smithsburg. Memorial garden, walking/fitness trails, two pavilions, two multi-purpose fields, basketball court, and playground. 301/824-7234.

Washington County Regional Park – Black Rock Park, 20025 Mt. Aetna Road, Hagerstown. Petfriendly park features two pavilions, two playground areas, beach volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, softball field, restrooms and basketball courts.

Wilson Bridge Neighborhood Park, Route 40, west of Route 63. 1-acre park with picnic tables and grills.

Woodland Way County Park, 108 Belview Ave., Hagerstown. Picnic tables, tennis courts, grills, play equipment and ball fields.

Frederick city parks. www.cityoffrederick.com.

Key: P: Passive facility – mostly scenic with walking or biking paths, historical theme

N: Neighborhood facility – sports facilities (basketball, baseball, tennis, etc.), playground, small pavilions; smaller acreage than community facility C: Community facility – sports facilities (basketball, baseball, tennis, etc.), playground equipment, large and small pavilions R: Regional RC: Recreation center – many services available to community Amber Meadows Park, corner of Opossumtown Pike and Amber Drive (C) Apple Avenue Park, Apple Avenue (P) Babee Park, Madison and Burke Streets (N) Baker Park, room 1 between North Bentz Street and College Avenue (C) Baker Park, room 2 on Fleming Avenue (N) Baker Park, room 3 on West Second Street past Fairview (P) Baker Park, room 4, between Fairview Avenue and Schifferstadt Museum (P)

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Bentz Street Graveyard Memorial Grounds, West Second and North Bentz streets (P) Bentztown Spring Park, North and South Bentz streets (P) Carroll Creek Urban Park, Court Street over Market and just beyond Carroll Street (P) Carrollton Park, Center Street and Prospect Boulevard (N) Catoctin Park, Catoctin Avenue (N) City Hall Park, North Court Street (P) Clerestory Park, Monocacy Boulevard (N) Cobblestone Park, Cobblestone Court (N) College Estates Park, Wilson Place and Taney Avenue (N) David Lane Park, David Lane and McCain Drive (N) East Third Street Park, East Third and East streets (N) Emerald Farms Park, Swallowtail Drive (N – soccer fields only) Fountain Park, West Seventh Street at North Market Street (P) Fredericktowne Village Park, Schifferstadt Boulevard (N) Golfview Park, Hunting Horn Lane, off Hillcrest (N) Greenleaf Park, 1950 East Greenleaf Dr. (C) Grove Park, Hamilton Avenue (C) Harmon Field/Park, Winchester Street (N) Hill Street Park, Hill Street (R – includes Hill Street skate park) Hillcrest Park, McCain Drive at Butterfly Lane (N) Hospital Park, Frederick Memorial Hospital (P) Jimmy McGee Memorial Park, Old Farm Drive (N) Jug Bridge Park, East Patrick Street (P) Laboring Sons Memorial Grounds, Chapel Alley (P) Lake Coventry Park, 1321 Schaffer Dr. (N) Linden Hills Park, Linden Avenue and Poplar Street (N) Linear Greenway Park, off Baughmans Lane (P) Loats Park, New Design Road (R – baseball complex only) Maas Park, West Second Street (P) Maryvale Park, Mary Street (N) Max Kehne Park, West Seventh Street (C) McCurdy Field, South Jefferson Street at Scholls lane (C- no playground) Memorial Grounds, West Second and North Bentz streets (P) Monarch Ridge Park, Swallowtail Drive (N) Monocacy Village Park, end of Pontiac Avenue (C) Mullinix Park, South Bentz Street (N) North Crossing Park, Christopher’s Crossing (N) Old Camp Park, Old Camp Road (R – T-ball complex only) Overlook Park, Coralberry Court (N) Rivercrest Park, Pontiac Ave. (P) Rivermist Park, Monocacy Boulevard. Walking and biking paths. (N) Riverside Center Park, Monocacy Boulevard – only boat ramp to Monocacy Creek within city limits Riverwalk Park at Fredericktowne Village, Schifferstadt Boulevard (C) Rosedale Park, Schley Avenue (N) Sagner Park, off Wisner Street (N) Schley Park, North and South College Avenue (P) South End Park, Scholl’s Lane (N) Staley Park, West 10th Street and Motter Avenue (C) Stonegate Park, Andover Lane (N) Taskers Chance Park, Key Parkway (C – baseball complex only) Thomas Johnson Middle School Recreation Center, Schifferstadt Boulevard (RC) Tiny Tot Park, North Bentz Street (P) Valley Street Park, Valley Street (N) Walnut Ridge Park, Rocky Springs Road (C)

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Waterford Park, Baughman’s Lane (P) Wetherburne Park, Wetherburne Way (N) Whittier Baseball Park, Independence Street, baseball complex Whittier Lake Park, Whittier Drive (P) Whittier Elementary School Recreation Center, Independence Street (RC) William R. Talley Recreation Center, North Bentz Street (RC) Willowbrook Park, McClellan Drive (N) Willowdale Park, Willowdale Drive (N)

Frederick County parks. www.co.frederick.md.us/parks.

Ballenger Creek Park, 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. Ball fields, grills, horseshoe pits, picnic tables and shelters, play equipment, soccer fields, trails and volleyball courts. New dog park has been added.

Buckeystown Park, 7221 Michaels Mill Road, Buckeystown. Fishing, grills, horseshoe pits, picnic tables and shelters, and play equipment.

Catoctin Creek Park, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Middletown. Trails, grills and picnic tables.

Catoctin Recreation Center, 408 E. Main St., Thurmont. Ball fields, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, soccer fields, indoor volleyball courts, indoor recreation center and gymnasium.

Centerville Recreation Center, 3601 Carriage Hill Drive, Frederick. Ball fields, basketball courts, play equipment, soccer fields, volleyball nets, indoor recreation room and gymnasium.

Creagerstown Park, 12014 Penterra Manor Lane, Thurmont. Boat ramp, fishing, grills, horseshoe pits, picnic tables and play equipment.

Deer Crossing Recreation Center, 10601 Finn Drive, New Market. Ball fields, basketball courts, play equipment, soccer fields, indoor recreation room, gymnasium and indoor volleyball court.

Fountaindale Park, 7213 Beechtree Drive, Middletown. Reservations only: 301/600-2353.

Practice soccer field.

Fountain Rock Park and Nature Center, 8511 Nature Center Place, Walkersville. Nature center, quarry, boardwalk, lime kiln, fishing, grills, picnic shelter, picnic tables, play equipment and nature trails. Reservations: 301/600-1646. Nature center: 301/898-1460.

Green Hill Park, 2810 DeCatur Drive, Adamstown.

Basketball court, soccer field, playground and picnic tables.

Kemptown Park, 3456-B Kemptown Church Road, Monrovia. Ball fields, grills, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters and tables, fire ring, play equipment, tennis courts, temporary volleyball courts, amphitheater and a nature trail.

Libertytown Park, 12201 Liberty Road, Libertytown. Ball fields, grills, basketball courts, picnic shelter and tables, soccer fields, tennis courts, football field, trails and play equipment.

Loy’s Station Park, 3600 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont. Fishing, grills, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters and tables, play equipment and a covered bridge.

Middletown Park, 7628 Coblentz Road, Middletown. Ball fields, lighted basketball courts, fishing, grills, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters and tables, play equipment, soccer fields, trails, volleyball courts, radio-controlled race car track, marble rings, disc golf course, football field and bandstand.

Middletown Recreation Center, 403 Franklin St., Middletown. Indoor recreation room, gymnasium, ball fields, basketball courts, play equipment, soccer fields and volleyball courts.

Oakdale Recreation Center, 9850 Old National Pike, Ijamsville. Ball fields, basketball courts, play equipment, soccer fields, indoor volleyball courts, indoor recreation room, and gymnasium.

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Old National Pike District Park, 12406 Old National Pike (Md. 144), Mount Airy. Grills, horseshoe pits, four multipurpose fields, baseball field, mister posts, walking paths, picnic tables and play equipment.

Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick. Lighted ball fields, basketball courts, boat ramp, fishing, grills, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters and tables, play equipment, sled run, volleyball courts, ice skating and a nature trail.

Point of Rocks Park, 1637 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks. Ball fields, lighted basketball courts, grills, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters and tables, play equipment, lighted tennis courts, trails, volleyball courts and community center with meeting rooms.

Rocky Ridge Landing, south side of Md. 77 at river, 10611 Rocky Ridge Road. Northern Monocacy River access. Open by special request form only.

Roddy Road Park, 14760 Roddy Road, Thurmont.

Fishing, grills, covered bridge, picnic tables and hiking.

Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St, Frederick. Picnic tables, trails, museums, manor house, gardens, gift shop, a log cabin, carriage exhibits and farm exhibits.

Thurmont Recreation Center, 408 E. Main St., Thurmont. Ball fields, basketball courts, gymnasium, indoor rec room, soccer fields, and volleyball court.

Tuscarora Recreation Center, 6321 Lambert Drive, Frederick. Ball fields, basketball courts, play equipment, soccer fields, volleyball courts, indoor recreation room and gymnasium.

Urbana Community Park, 3636 Urbana Pike, Frederick. Ball fields, grills, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter and tables, play equipment, soccer fields, lighted tennis courts and volleyball courts.

Urbana District Park, East side of MD 355, north of the Villages of Urbana, Frederick. Soccer and baseball fields, tennis courts, picnic shelters, playgrounds and trails.

Utica District Park, 10200-B Old Frederick Road, Frederick. Playground, shelter, grills, walking trail, special-events field, youth baseball fields, sand volleyball courts, softball field, multipurpose fields, horseshoe pit and picnic tables.

Walkersville Recreation Center, 83 Frederick St., Walkersville. Basketball court, gymnasium, indoor rec room, outdoor field, playground, and indoor volleyball court.

PENNSYLVANIA Franklin County parks Antrim Township Community Park, 12315 Grant Shook Rd., Greencastle. Trails, soccer fields, allpurpose field, large pavilion, gazebos, playground and restrooms. 717/597-3818.

Benders Park, Park Rd., Orrstown.

Chambers Park, off Orchard Drive, Chambersburg. One-acre site features a small play structure and open grass area for games.

Chambersburg Memorial Park, Chambersburg.

Large playground for children 5 and older, younger play area for tots, 3 softball fields, a basketball court, 4 tennis courts, a bandshell, a picnic area with grills, a large pavilion and open field areas.

Enoch Brown Memorial Park, Enoch Brown Rd., Greencastle. This 3-acre park is on the site of the Enoch Brown School massacre of July 26, 1764. A common grave and monument marks the site.

Park features a pavilion, walking trails and play equipment. Open 8 a.m. to sunset. Closed Nov. to March.

Martin’s Mill Bridge Park, Greencastle. Pavilion, grill area, picnic tables, and primitive restroom facilities. Open 8 a.m. to sunset.

Mike Waters Memorial Park, on S. 2nd St. between the blocks of McKinley and Catherine St.,

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Memorial Park, Waynesboro. The Memorial Wall and Park are dedicated to all Waynesboro area residents who fought to keep our country free. 4 tennis courts, 1 basketball court, 1 volleyball court, 3 ballfields, 1 small pavilion, play areas, restrooms, drinking fountains.

Norlo Park, 3050 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville.

Walking trails, sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, playground, gazebos, restrooms, soccer fields and softball fields. 717/352-7349.

Northside Park, 138 Brown St., Waynesboro.

Picnic tables and Northside Park Pool.

Red Run Park, Waynesboro. 22-acre park features a man-made lake for fishing and ice-skating, picnic area, playground equipment, public restrooms, concession stand and miniature train.

Train runs Sat. and Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. in the summer. Ride is free, donations accepted. Free entertainment in bandstand on Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. in the summer. 717/762-3128.

Renfrew Park, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro.

Picnic pavilion, picnic tables, small playground, scenic hiking trails, and museum on the grounds.

717/762-4723. www.renfrewmuseum.org.

Rotary Park at Wayne Gardens, Fairview Ave., Waynesboro. Walking trail with fitness stations, a pavilion, playground equipment, restrooms, basketball court and Rotary memorial.

Shippensburg Township Park, Britton Rd., Shippensburg. Playground, soccer fields, picnic pavilion, amphitheater stage, and access to the Cumberland Valley Rail-Trail.

Southhampton Township Park, corner of Airport Rd. and Hershey Rd., Shippensburg. Wooded hiking trails and streams, paved walking path, playground, pavilion, basketball court and soccer fields.

Tall Timbers Park, 3159 Orrstown Rd., Shippensburg. 717/530-1210.

VIRGINIA Frederick County parks. www.co.frederick.va.us/ParkandRecreation/ ParkandRec.htm.

Frederick County Parks and Recreation provides playground equipment throughout the county.

There are five neighborhood parks maintained through cooperative agreements with civic organizations. Neighborhood parks are in Reynolds Store, North Mountain, Round Hill, Gainesboro, Frederick Heights and on Senseny Road.

Clearbrook Park, five miles north of Winchester on U.S. 11. Lake, lighted ball fields, picnic shelters and tables, paved walking paths, paddleboats, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, an outdoor pool, volleyball court and a vintage red caboose.

Sherando Park, 1.8 miles east of Interstate 81 on Va. 277 in Stephens City. Fishing lake, lighted ball fields, picnic shelters and tables, hiking trails, an outdoor pool, paddleboats, an 18-hole disc golf course, soccer fields and a volleyball court.

Jim Barnett Park, Winchester. Jogging and bike trails, pavilions, softball fields, tennis courts, a fitness room, racquetball courts, fishing, a miniature golf course, adventure playground, and

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indoor and outdoor swimming pools. 540/6629833 or 540/662-4946.

Clarke County parks Clarke County Park, west of Berryville, off Old Business Va. 7 at 225 Al Smith Circle. 102-acre park houses an outdoor swimming pool, lighted outdoor tennis courts, six ball fields, four soccer fields, a recreation center, four picnic shelters and a fitness trail. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov.

Rose Hill Park, downtown Berryville, VA. Features playground, basketball court, picnic tables and a gazebo. Call 540/955-1099.

The State Arboretum of Virginia, U.S. 50, Boyce.

Educational programs for students, a picnic area with tables and a water fountain, and wheelchairaccessible restrooms. 540/837-1758 www.virginia.edu/blandy/home.html.

WEST VIRGINIA Martinsburg city parks. 304/264-4842.

City/county parks in the Martinsburg area, call 304/264-2125. www.mbcparks-rec.org.

Booklets on Berkeley County parks may be picked up at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center, 273 Woodbury Ave., Martinsburg.

Berkeley County parks Ambrose Park, Rocky Lane and Porter Avenue, Martinsburg. Neighborhood park has a large pavilion, restroom facilities, a playground area, picnic tables, grills, practice soccer field, t-ball practice area, and parking.

Charlotte Prather Park, Sycamore and Ryneal streets, Martinsburg. Adjacent to P.O. Faulkner Park. Girls’ softball complex. Four tennis courts.

Dupont Park and Soccer Complex, U.S. 11 north of Martinsburg. Four regulation-size soccer fields, 5-acre parking area, concessions.

Gerrardstown Athletic Field, one mile south of Gerrardstown on Virginia Line Road. Practice site for baseball, softball and soccer.

Hedgesville Park, adjacent to the town line of Hedgesville between Hedgesville Middle and Elementary schools. One lighted regulation-size baseball field (used for high school and Senior Little League games), one lighted Farm League baseball field, one lighted Little League Field, one pavilion and a fitness trail. Home of Hedgesville Little League.

Inwood-Bunker Hill Lions Park, south side of Musselman Middle School. One large pavilion, fitness trail with exercise stations, sand volleyball court, playground area, practice soccer field, recreational baseball/softball field. West side of U.S. 11, two outdoor basketball courts.

Lambert Park, adjacent to Martinsburg North Middle School on Woodbury Avenue, Martinsburg.

Outdoor pool (bathhouse, concession stand, baby pool, wading pool, water slide and two shelters), one baseball/softball field, paved parking, four soccer fields, one medium-sized pavilion, one small pavilion and Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center.

Leeland Park, West Martin Street between Race and Samuel streets, Martinsburg. Basketball courts, small pavilion and a large playground.

Martin Luther King Jr. Park, West Martin Street between Samuel and Charles streets, Martinsburg. One paved basketball court and 12-station fitness center.

Oak Street Park, Oak Street between Cedar and Leonard streets, Martinsburg. Lighted regulation

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horseshoe pits, combined pavilion/restrooms/concession building, one paved basketball court, playground area, sand volleyball court and parking.

Oatesdale Park, Baltimore and Williams Streets, Martinsburg. Two in-line hockey skating rinks, trout stream, four Little League fields and parking.

Home of Martinsburg Little League.

Pikeside Park, off U.S. 11, behind Pikeside Bowl, Martinsburg. Two softball fields used for church league and 35-and-older softball league.

Poorhouse Farm Park, Poorhouse Road, 3.5 miles west of Interstate 81, Martinsburg. One large pavilion, one medium-sized pavilion, stocked trout stream, five miles of jogging/hiking trails, playground area, historic barn, stocked five-acre lake, youth football field, practice soccer field, recreation ball field, public restrooms, sand volleyball court, and home to the Henry Equestrian Arena.

P.O. Faulkner Park, Sycamore and Ryneal streets, Martinsburg. One high school baseball field (dugouts, bleachers, press box, lights, concession stand), four tennis courts, playground area, pavilion and parking. Home field of Martinsburg High School and Berkeley County American Legion baseball.

Rooney Park, in Tomahawk off W.Va. 7. One Little League baseball field, and one regulation baseball or adult softball field.

Roush Field, West Stephen Street between S. Georgia and S. Alabama avenues, Martinsburg.

Practice ball field (can be used for baseball/softball/soccer).

War Memorial Park, North Tennessee Avenue between Park Avenue and Tuscarora Creek, Martinsburg. Outdoor pool facility that includes competition pool, heated leisure pool and bathhouse, concession stand, 18-hole lighted miniature golf course, maintenance garage, six pavilions, covered concert stage and bleachers, four playground areas, handicapped playground area, brick memorial honoring war veterans, two sand volleyball courts, three public restroom facilities, picnic tables, two newly renovated regulation outdoor tennis courts and parking areas.

Jefferson County parks. www.jcprc.org.

Bolivar Nature Park, 294 Jefferson St., Harpers Ferry. Picnic gazebo, picnic tables and a walking/hiking trail.

Charles Town Skate Park, corner of West and North Streets, Charles Town. Features a half-pipe, quarter pipe, grind rail, bank rail, stairs, benches and picnic table.

Crane’s Lane Park, Ranson. Community garden and football/soccer fields.

Evitt’s Run Park, corner of North Water and Liberty streets, Charles Town. Playground, picnic pavilion, grill, basketball courts, tennis court and a restroom facility. Fishing permitted.

Flowing Springs Park, Ranson. A natural park with walking path.

Jefferson Memorial Park, 400 Forest Avenue, Charles Street. Playgrounds, swimming pool and picnic area with pavilion, walking trail, tennis and basketball courts.

Lance-Slusher Park, Mildred St., Ranson. Pavilion, picnic tables, grills, 2 playgrounds, basketball courts and tennis courts.

Leetown Park, 56 Jefferson Orchard Road.

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picnic pavilion, horseshoe pits, restrooms, concession stand, basketball court and tennis court.

Morgan’s Grove Park, 4198 Kearneysville Pike, Shepherdstown. Picnic pavilion with kitchen and restroom facility, athletic fields, walking trail, playground, horseshoe pit, and sand volleyball.

Moulton Park, along the Shenandoah River, just north of the Bloomery Bridge on WV 27 (Bloomery Road), Charles Town. One-half mile of river frontage provides a boat ramp, portable restrooms during peak season (May to Sept.), public fishing access and camping (by permit only).

Mount Mission Park, 4210 Mission Road, Harpers Ferry. Picnic pavilion with kitchen and restroom facility, renovated church building (not available for rent), sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, basketball court, a grassy softball field and a playground.

Rumsey Park, Mill Street in Shepherdstown.

Erected in 1915, the granite columnar monument to James Rumsey overlooks the spot where he demonstrated the first working model of the steamboat in 1787, 20 years before Robert Fulton.

Sam Michael’s Park, 1102 Job Corps Road, Shenandoah Junction. Picnic pavilion, kitchen, restrooms, playground, Little League fields, walking trail, a sand volleyball court and horseshoe pits. Site of the Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festivals every spring and fall.

South Jefferson Park, Summit Point/Middleway Road, Summit Point. Picnic pavilion and concession stand, restrooms, Little League fields, a playground, volleyball court, basketball court and tennis courts.

West End Park, West 3rd Ave., Ranson. Basketball court, playground, picnic tables, and bleachers.

Willingham Knolls Park, Old Cave Rd., Charles Town. Walking trail, benches, and footbridges over Evitt’s Run.

Morgan County parks. 304/258-8540. www.berkeleysprings.com.

Biser Street Park, off Route 9, Berkeley Springs.

Tennis, basketball and volleyball courts. Open daily until dark. 304/258-1102.

Morgan County Recreation Area, eight miles south of Berkeley Springs on U.S. 522. Hiking trails, five ball fields and a picnic area. Open daily.

304/258-8540.

Paw Paw Park, Winchester Street, Paw Paw. Picnic tables, a softball field, playground and a stage for concerts. The county also operates roadside parks with picnic tables, including Sleepy Creek.

Spruce Pine Hollow Park, between Berkeley Springs and Martinsburg on WV 9. Pavilions & archaeological remains of a sawmill that operated during George Washington’s time.

State Parks MARYLAND www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands.

Cunningham Fall State Park, 14039 Catoctin Hollow Rd., Thurmont. Park is known for its history, as well as its 78-foot cascading waterfall. Offers Catoctin Iron Furnace historical site, swimming, boating, playground, hiking, hunting, picnicking and camping. A concession stand and beach store are open during the summer. Educational children’s programs available. 301/271-7574.

Fort Frederick State Park, Big Pool. The site of Maryland’s frontier defense during the French and Indian War, the fort’s stone wall and two barracks have been restored to their 1758 appearance.

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enactments and other special events. Parklands adjoin the Potomac River, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal passes through park acreage.

Offers boating, cross-country skiing, campfire programs, camping, fishing, flat-water canoeing, hiking, picnicking and a playground. 301/8422155.

Gambrill State Park, 8602 Gambrill Park Rd., Frederick. Three native stone overlooks offer views of the surrounding area. Offers picnicking, playground, hiking and nature trails, interpretive programs, fishing, camping, horseback riding and mountain biking. Open 8 a.m. to sunset, April to Oct., and 10 a.m. to sunset, Nov. to March.

301/271-7574.

Gathland State Park, Boonsboro. The park once was the mountain home of George Alfred Townsend, a Civil War journalist. It features a collection of buildings and structures that he designed and constructed, some of which have been restored. A large, stone monument dedicated to war correspondents is an attraction there. The park includes all of Crampton’s gap, which was the southernmost gap fought over during the battle of South Mountain. Fought Sept.

14, 1862, it was the first major battle of the Civil War fought in Maryland. There are interpretive programs throughout the summer featuring Civil War re-enactors. The annual “Living History” weekend occurs the first weekend after Labor Day and portrays various aspects of soldiers’ lives, including infantry, cavalry and artillery demonstrations. The Appalachian Trail traverses the park and passes the monument base. Offers cross-country skiing, historical sites, hiking and picnicking.

301/791-4767.

Greenbrier State Park, Boonsboro. Man-made lake and beach, flat-water canoeing, hiking, picnicking, interpretive programs, nature studies, camping, a boat launch, boat rental, camp store, playground, mountain biking and hunting. The Appalachian Trail passes nearby. Open 8 a.m. to sunset. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Maryland residents pay $3 per person on weekdays and $5 per person on weekends and holidays; Labor Day to Memorial Day charges are $3 per vehicle. Admission on May and Sept. weekends cost $3 per person. Out-of-state residents add $2 to all day-use service charges.

301/791-4767.

South Mountain State Park, Boonsboro. This historic park has more than 10,000 acres for yearround hiking along the Appalachian Trail. South Mountain, a ridge composed largely of resistant quartzite, posed a formidable obstacle to the early settlers until 1755 when Gen. Edward Braddock and a young surveyor, George Washington, constructed a road over one of its passes.

Greenbrier, Washington Monument and Gathland are neighboring state parks along South Mountain. Historic park offers year-round hiking along the Appalachian Trail. Also offers a few campsites. 301/791-4767.

Washington Monument State Park, Monument Road, four miles east of Boonsboro, MD. Named for the first monument in the country erected to George Washington. The Appalachian Trail winds through the park and passes the base of the monument. Offers historical sites, museum, picnicking, playground, hiking and cross-country skiing. Park is open 8 a.m. to sunset from April to October, and 10 a.m. to sunset from November to March. 301/791-4767.

PENNSYLVANIA www.dcnr.state.pa.us.

Buchanan’s Birthplace State Park, on PA Route 16, between McConnellsburg and Mercersburg. 18.5-acre park is dedicated in honor of the 15th president of the United States. A stone

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Caldedonia State Park, 101 Pine Grove Rd., Fayetteville. Offers camping, tent and trailer sites, two campgrounds; picnicking, picnic pavilions and 450 tables; fishing; hiking, 10 miles of trails; swimming pool, ADA accessible, fee charged; golf, 18-hole, par 68; hunting during season; and environmental programs. 717/352-2161. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ StateParks/parks/Caledonia.aspx.

Cowans Gap State Park, 6235 Aughwick Rd., Fort Loudon. Features 42-acre Cowans Gap Lake which has trout, bass, perch and pan fish, with an accessible fishing pier; 500-foot sand beach; and food/refreshment concession open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. 717/485-3948. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ stateparks/parks/cowansgap.aspx.

Mont Alto State Park, 101 Pine Grove Rd., Fayetteville, one mile from Mont Alto. It can be reached from Caledonia State Park on U.S. 30.

This 23-acre park is the oldest state park in Pennsylvania. Offers fishing, hiking, picnicking, and snowmobiling. 717/352-2161. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/ montalto.aspx.

VIRGINIA www.dcr.state.va.us/parks.

Sky Meadows State Park, less than two miles south of Paris, VA, just off U.S. 17. Scenic vistas, access to the Appalachian Trail and a primitive hike-in campground, picnicking, hiking and horseback riding trails, interpretive programs and a visitor center. 540/592-3556.

WEST VIRGINIA www.wvstateparks.com.

Berkeley Springs State Park, U.S. 522, Berkeley Springs. Bathhouse that opened in 1930.

304/258-2711 or 800/CALLWVA. Cacapon Resort State Park, 818 Cacapon Lodge Drive, Berkeley Springs. Hiking, nature and recreation programs, swimming, boating, games, fishing, golf and horseback riding. 304/258-1022 or 800/CALLWVA.

National Parks www.nps.gov.

Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, MD. Historical sites, auto touring, biking, camping, fishing, wildlife viewing and hiking. An audiovisual program, “Antietam Visit,” is shown on the hour and half-hour, except from 12 noon to 1 p.m.

Every day at noon, a one-hour documentary about the battle of Antietam is shown in the visitor center theater. The battlefield offers a Junior Ranger Program for ages 6 to 12, through which children can complete a free activity booklet while visiting, and earn a badge and a certificate.

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Appalachian National Scenic Trail. A 2,175mile-long footpath stretching through 14 eastern states from Maine to Georgia; traverses through Washington county, MD, and Jefferson County, WV. Camping available with permit. www.appalachiantrail.org.

C&O Canal National Historical Park. The C&O Canal follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles from Washington, D.C., to Cumberland, MD. Offers backpacking, biking, birdwatching, boating, camping, climbing, crosscountry skiing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, interpretive programs, kayaking, wildlife viewing

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and nature walks. C&O Canal NHP Headquarters, 1850 Dual Highway, Suite 100, Hagerstown. 301/739-4200.

Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont, MD. Bird-watching, camping, climbing, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, interpretive programs, showshoeing and wildlife viewing. Offers educational programs for those in grades one to seven. A Junior Ranger program for ages 6 to 11 includes a self-discovery workbook to be completed at the visitor center and includes one trail activity. A junior ranger badge will be awarded upon completion and workbook review with a ranger. Owens Creek Campground is open May 3 through November 4. Camp Misty Mount, a family cabin rental facility, is open from April 26 through the October 28. Horse trails are open April 15 thru January 31. 301/663-9388.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, off U.S. 340 in Harpers Ferry, WV. Museums and exhibits, guided programs, hiking, fishing, bird-watching and wildlife viewing, nature walks, white-water rafting, rock climbing and rappelling. 304/535-6029.

Monocacy National Battlefield Park, Frederick County, MD. Auto touring, bird-watching, hiking, interpretive programs, nature walks and cross-country skiing. Junior Ranger Program is available for children and their families all year at the Gambrill Mill Visitor Center. 301/662-3515.

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. A partnership between private and governmental agencies to develop and maintain a network of locally managed trails for recreation, education, transportation and health. The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is an evolving, 830-mile network of locally managed trails and routes embracing both sides of the Potomac from the mouth of the river at the Chesapeake Bay to the Allegheny Highlands in the upper Ohio River basin. Trails in the MD/DC/PA segments of the trail corridor make it possible to hike 375 miles from Washington, D.C., to Seward, PA, all on trails and sidewalks. South of Washington, D.C., there are many places that offer hiking. www.nps.gov/pohe.

MARYLAND Claude M. Potterfield Swimming Pool, 730 Frederick St., Hagerstown.

Olympic-sized pool with 118-foot-long water slide, diving boards and separate wading pool. Handicapped-accessible. Opens Memorial Day weekend. 301/733-2599. www.hagerstownmd.org.

Edward P. Thomas Jr. Memorial Swimming Pool, Fleming Avenue in Baker Park, Frederick. Lap pool, wading pool for kids, concession stand and an area for tiny tots. Opens Memorial Day weekend. 301/663-5666.

Hancock Municipal Swimming Pool, 220 Park Rd., Hancock. Open 12 noon to 6 p.m. during the summer. Features a large water slide and swimming lessons. 301/678-6197.

L. Beard Miller Pool, Byron Memorial Park, Williamsport, MD. Open 12 noon to 6 p.m. during the summer. 301/223-7711.

Martin L. “Marty” Snook Halfway Pool, Halfway Boulevard, Hagerstown.

Pool with diving board and separate kiddie pool. Swimming lessons available. Open weekends only beginning Memorial Day weekend, daily from mid-June, noon to 6 p.m. For a fee, the pool can be reserved for private parties from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call for daily and seasonal rates. Call 240/313-2700.

William R. Diggs Memorial Swimming Pool, Mullinix Park along Carroll Creek, Frederick. Slide, pool basketball and volleyball, kiddie pool and concession stand. Open daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Call for times. Discounted family nights and seasonal passes available. Call for rates. 301/694-9827.

PENNSYLVANIA Chambersburg Municipal Swimming Pool, 1 Memorial Drive, off of Stouffer Avenue, Chambersburg. Tot pool for children five and under, main pool offers a 50 M section for lap swimmers, a wading area for novice swimmers, a diving area, a 100’ slide. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. 717/709-2291.

Northside Park Pool, 138 Brown St., Waynesboro. Lap swimming, water slides, sprinkler, lights, and picnic tables. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, 717/762-7928. www.waynesboropa.org/northside.htm

VIRGINIA Berryville Swimming Pool, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, Va. Lifeguard on duty at all times. Separate children’s pool. Diving board. Open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Call 540/955-5158 for hours and rates.

Clearbrook Pool, Brucetown Road off U.S. 11; halfway between Inwood, WV, and Winchester. Lifeguards on duty at all times. Separate baby pool; two diving boards; handicapped –accessible. Open weekends beginning Memorial Day weekend and daily during the summer (call for dates and rates). 540/665-6361.

Jim Barnett Pool, 1001 E. Cork St., Winchester. Lifeguards on duty at all times. Fifty-meter competition pool, slide, diving boards, infant leisure pool with water toys. Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. 540/667-2699. www.winchesterva.gov/parks.

Sherando Pool, Splash Avenue, Stephens City. Lifeguards on duty at all times. Separate baby pool; handicapped-accessible pool. Call for rates and times. Call 540/868-1245.

WEST VIRGINIA Jefferson Memorial Park Pool, South Mildred Street and Forest Avenue, Charles Town. Separate baby pool. Open after school ends until school begins in August. 304/725-8313.

Lambert Park, Woodbury Avenue, Martinsburg. Lifeguard on duty at all times. Water slide and separate baby pool. Opens Memorial Day weekend, then daily after last day of school. Call for rates and times. 304/263-1614.

War Memorial Park, Tennessee Avenue, Martinsburg. Two side-by-side pools, one heated with graduated depth up to 5 feet with sprinkler and other water toys. Second pool designed for lap swimmers. Open weekends beginning Memorial Day weekend, then daily after school ends. Call for rates and times. 304/264-4842.

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Heads Up Through April 12 “We Mustache You to Consider…Facial Hair in Frederick County,” Roger Brooke Taney House, 121 S. Bentz St., Frederick. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Fun, interactive temporary exhibit exploring the whiskered styles of locals from the early 19th into the 20th centuries. Open through April 12.

Included with regular museum admission.

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March Read Across America Day. The 1thisNational Education Association sponsors program to celebrate reading on or around Dr. Seuss’ birthday. www.nea.org/readacross.

Spring Bargain Sale, The Women’s Club, 31 N. Prospect St., Hagerstown. Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-12 noon. Sale of gently used clothing, jewelry, household items, toys, games and books. 301/7390870. www.womensclubhagerstown.org.

“Clifford the Big Red Dog-Live!”

Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. $6-$7.

301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

Home School Drop In Days, Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Middletown, MD. 1-2:30 p.m. Hands-on activities for families to enjoy at their leisure. Animal AdaptationsAnatomy Lab, Winter Bird Identification, and Maryland Geology. 3-day course. Ages 5-15. $13, child; $13, adult. 301/6002936. www.recreater.com.

Free First Friday, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester. 5-7:30 p.m. Explore the museum free of charge. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Concert, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 8 p.m. Guest appearance of the Baltimore Choral Arts Society. $23-$35. 301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org. & 12 Home School History Days, Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 1:30-3 p.m. “Agricultural Heritage.” Experienced staff enrich your child’s studies with a multi-disciplinary, hands-on approach to history. Focus on Frederick County’s cultural heritage and the role some of Frederick County’s citizens played in shaping history. Pre-registration required. Ages 5-14. $5 for each one-day class. 301/600-1650. www.rosehillmuseum.com. www.recreater.com.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss, Mary Jane and James L. Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Dr., Stephens City, VA. 11 a.m.

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“Juliet Lowe, The Founder of Girl Scouts in America,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m.

Nancy Robison. 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

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Seussical Saturday: Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday, Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. 3-4 p.m.

Games and activities inspired by Seuss’ beloved books. Ages 4-7. 301/600-7000.

Creative Outlet Drop-In Art Session, Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. 3-5 p.m. Creative Outlet Theme: Mardi Gras. $1 per art activity. All ages welcome. 301/698-0656. www.delaplaine.org.

Artist Open House: Frederick County Public Schools and Kesra Hoffman, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. 3-5 p.m. meet the artists. View new exhibits by Frederick County Public School students and painter Kesra Hoffman. 301/698-0656. www.delaplaine.org.

Museum and a Movie Nite, Seton Heritage Ministries, The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 333 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD. 4 p.m. Museum tour, children’s activity, and family movie.

“Amazing Love: The Story of Hosea.”

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Manners and More with Certified Etiquette Instructor, Centerville Rec Center, 3601 Carriage Hill Drive, Frederick. 4-6 p.m. Table Manners for ages 7-14. $35.

301/600-2936. www.recreater.com. , 9, 16 & 23 Saturday Youth Programs, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle, Hagerstown. 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Morning art class is free and afternoon art class is $5 person.

Ages 6-12. Monthly registration required.

301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org. , 16 & 30 Free Movie Night, Bridge of Life Center, Hagerstown. 7-9 p.m. Enjoy a movie, free popcorn and soda in a safe, family-friendly environment.

301/791-1674. www.BridgeOfLife.org. to 8 Mountain View Christian Academy Open House, 153 Narrow Lane, Winchester. Come by for a tour any day and see the difference a Christcentered education can make for your child. 540/868-1231. www.ccmv.com. to 9 Hagerstown Speedway Annual Race-A-Rama Car Show, Valley Mall, 17301 Valley Mall Rd., Hagerstown. Speedway race cars displayed throughout the mall. Free. 301/582-0700. to 10 Fly It Forward Challenge, Frederick Municipal Airport, 111 Airport Drive East, Frederick. Frederick Municipal Airport invites girls and women who have not yet experienced flight in a small aircraft to take their first flight during Women of Aviation Worldwide Week. March 9 is “Pink-Women Fly It Forward,” a free marathon event introducing women with and survivors of breast cancer to general aviation. 301/600-2201. & 19 Lunar Odyssey, William M. Brish Planetarium, central offices of Washington County Schools, 823 Commonwealth Ave., Hagerstown. 7 p.m.

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(3/20), “Easter Egg-stravaganza!” (3/27). $5, child. Accompanying adult is free.

717/263-0202. www.thecapitoltheatre.org. & 20 PJ Storytime, Handley Regional Library, 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester. 6:30 p.m. 540/662-9041. , 21 & April 17 Trinity School of Frederick Open House, 6040 New Design Rd., Frederick.

9:30-11 a.m. Prospective parents have the opportunity to talk with Trinity parents about their experience, see students and teachers interacting in the classrooms, and ask questions of the Head of School.

Private tours also available. Grades K-8. 301/228-2333. www.TrinitySchoolofFrederick.org. & April 24 The Banner School Open House, 1730 N. Market St., Frederick. 9-11 a.m. Open house at Frederick County’s only nonsectarian independent day school for PreK8th grade. Meet faculty members and ask questions about our curriculum, program and policies. Feel free to call for a private tour. 301/695-9320, x32. www.bannerschool.org. to April 26 Pre-School Open Gym, Chambersburg Recreation Department, 235 Third St., Chambersburg. Wed. & Fri., 9 a.m.-12 noon. Free play “open gym.” $2, person; $1, Borough residents. 717/261-3275. www.borough.chambersburg.pa.us/rec_de p.

“Forces of Nature,” The Ausherman Planetarium, Earth & Space Science Laboratory, 210 Madison St., Frederick. 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

Cameras capture massive volcanoes, earthquakes and storms. $5. 240/2362694. essl.sites.fcps.org.

Celtic Concert, Mount St. Mary’s University, Marion Burk Knott Auditorium, Emmitsburg, MD. 7 p.m. Music of Enter the Haggis. Free, family-friendly event. Tickets required. Free tickets (limit 4) may be picked up at the Emmitsburg or Thurmont Libraries. 301/600-6329.

“Teeth and Tails!” Fountain Rock Park & Nature Center, 8511 Nature Center Place, Walkersville, MD. 10-11:15 a.m. Examine skulls and teeth of animals.

Hands-on learning, games, stories, and a craft. Ages 3-5. $10, child; parents free.

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Easter Craft, Jefferson County Community Center, Sam Michael’s Park, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 12 noon-1 p.m. Fun craft. Any age. $10.

304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org.

Hike with a Friend, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. 9-11 a.m. Meet at the Lost Mountain Trailhead. 540/592-3556. www.virginiastateparks.gov.

“Sense-Sational Spring,” Young Naturalist Program, Blandy Experimental Farm, State Arboretum of Virginia, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. Grades 1-3 meet 9-11:30 a.m.; Grades 4-6 meet 12:30-3 p.m. Dress for weather. Advance registration required. $18-$22. 540/837-1758.

Free Family Fun Day, Jefferson County Community Center, Sam Michael’s Park, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free give-aways, face painting, moon bounce, concessions, class demonstrations, and more. All ages. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org.

Easter Bunny arrives at Valley Mall, 17301 Valley Mall Rd., Valley Mall Center Court, Hagerstown. 11 a.m. Easter Race Car Coloring Contest from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Prizes awarded at 3 p.m. 301/582-0700.

“We Do Love Robots,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 12 noon-3 p.m. Jamie Kenton, 4-H Extension Educator. Second Robotics Club held monthly from 3-5 p.m. Registration limited to 25. 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

“GRAMMY,” Academy Theater, 58 E. Washington St., Hagerstown. 3 p.m.

Concert honoring great rock n’ roll artists.

Evolution Rock School. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. $7.50. Under age 5 is free. 240/2853526. www.evolutionrockschool.com.

“Table Manners” with Certified Etiquette Instructor, Walkersville Rec Center, 83 Frederick St., Walkersville, MD. 4-6 p.m.

Table Manners for ages 7-14. $35.

301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

26th Annual Comedy & Magic Spectacular, The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg. 7 p.m. Admission.

717/263-0202. www.thecapitoltheatre.org. www.chambersburgexchangeclub.org.

An Evening with Cesar Millan: Dog Whisperer, H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg. 8 p.m. $29-$90.

717/477-7469. www.luhrscenter.com.

Frederick Symphony Orchestra Concert, Frederick Community College, J.B. Kussmaul Theater, 7932 Oppossumtown Pike, Frederick. 8 p.m. “Forces of Destiny” Concert. Soloist performance by the winner of the Frederick Symphony’s Annual Young Artist Competition. $20, adults; $15, seniors; $10, students. 301/ 685-3585. www.fredericksymphony.org. & 10 Visiting Artist Series, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester.

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Lucky Leprechauns, Jefferson County Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Mini Community Center, Sam Michael’s Park, Lotus Bud Lanterns with Tammy Ruggiero. 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah 540/722-2020.

Junction, WV. 12 noon-1 p.m. Special www.discoverymuseum.net. crafts, stories, games and snacks. Ages 3- 10 & 16-17 43rd Annual 5. $10. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org.

Maple Syrup Demonstrations, Easter Homemade Candy Workshop Cunningham Fall State Park, William Houck Cooking Class, Jefferson County Area, 14039 Catoctin Hollow Rd., Community Center, Sam Michael’s Park, Thurmont. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Maple syrup 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah demonstrations from sap to syrup with Junction, WV. 6-7:30 p.m. Kid-friendly interpretive talks, children’s activities and a workshop. Learn the basics of home pancake breakfast. Fee. 301/271-7574. candy-making. Ages 8 & up. $15.

304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org. & April 13 Parent’s Night Out, Clarke Co. Parks & Rec., 225 Al -17 & 22-24 Roald Dahl’s Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 5-9 p.m.

Willie Wonka, The Capitol Theatre, Children enjoy fun, popcorn and games 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg. Fri. & Sat., while parents have a night out. Emergency 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Chambersburg forms must be completed prior to Community Theatre. Admission. 717/263enrollment. Ages 3-12. $15, child; $10 per 0202. www.thecapitoltheatre.org. child when 2 or more children from same Fort Ritchie Community Center family attend. 540/955-5140.

2nd Annual Bass Fishing www.clarkecounty.gov/parks. tournament, Lake Royer, Lake Royer Dr., Concert, Washington County Cascade, MD. 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fish for Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown over $15,000 in cash and prizes. All ages (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. and ability levels. 301/241-5085.

2:30 p.m. Terra Voce. Elizabeth Brightbill Cumberland Valley School of Music on flute and Andrew Gabbert on cello.

Performathon, Thomson Alumnae Chapel, Ticketed event. 301/739-5727.

Wilson College, Chambersburg. 9 a.m.-5 www.wcmfa.org. p.m. Continuous performances by Frederick Youth Orchestra, Weinberg hundreds of CVSM students. Free.

Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., 717/261-1220.

Frederick. 4 p.m. 301/600-2828.

Mommy and Me Cooking, Ballenger www.weinbergcenter.org.

Community Building, 5420 Ballenger Creek Books & Blocks Lego Building, Pike, Frederick. 9:30-11:30 a.m. “Goin’ Mary Jane and James L. Bowman Green.” Have fun learning the basics of Library, 871 Tasker Dr., Stephens City, VA. cooking and eating what you make. Ages 4 p.m. 540/869-9000.

4-7 and Mom. $40. 301/600-2936.

St. Mary Catholic School Open House, www.recreater.com.

218 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 6-8 St. Patrick’s Day “Run For Luck” 5K p.m. Fully accredited Catholic school for Run/Walk, Hagerstown City Center, North children in grades PreK-8. Tours given.

Potomac and Washington St. start, 301/733-1184.

Hagerstown. 10 a.m. 3.1 mile loop course. www.stmarycatholicschool.org.

8:30-9:45 a.m. registration/packet pick up.

Sponsored by the City of Hagerstown and Grace Academy Spring Open Community Free Clinic. 301/739-8577, House, 13321 Cearfoss Pike, Hagerstown. 9 a.m.-12 noon. Learn about x116. www.washco-md.net. www.hagerstownmd.org. the great things Grace has to offer for the 2013/2014 school year. 301/733-2033.

Telescope Clinic, Visitors Center, www.graceacademyonline.org.

Renfrew Park, 1010 E. Main St., Homeschool Family Hike, Fountain Rock Waynesboro, PA. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn how Park & Nature Center, 8511 Nature Center to maximize your use of a telescope. Free, Place, Walkersville, MD. 1-2:30 p.m. Bring registration required. 717/762-0373. www.renfrewinstitute.org. the family for an afternoon hike around Fountain Rock Park’s trails. Meet at the Sound of the Season: Bagpipes, shelter. $4. 301/600-2936.

Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser www.recreater.com.

Rd., Thurmont, MD. 11-11:45 a.m. Great Highland bagpipes with Patrick Willock.

Wee Patriots, The Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Family program for all ages. 301/6007202.

Frederick. 1:30-3 p.m. Afternoon of fun and learning about Frederick County’s Discovery Story Theater, Shenandoah cultural heritage and the role some of Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun Frederick County’s citizens played in St., Winchester. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 540/722shaping history. “Agricultural Heritage.”

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Ages 3-6. $5. 301/600-2936.

Art Carnival, Delaplaine Visual Arts www.rosehillmuseum.com.

Education Center, 40 S. Carroll St., www.recreater.com.

Frederick. 1-4 p.m. Family-friendly art Mommy & Me, Rose Hill Manor activities, beadmaking and jewelry Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. demonstrations, children’s films, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. “Down on the Farm.” more. 301/698-0656. www.delaplaine.org.

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Harps at the Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 2:30 p.m. The Frederick Harp Ensemble of the Frederick String Initiative presents Irish and other classical tunes to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Family program. 301/6003780.

My Dolly and Me Cooking, Ballenger Community Building, 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Discover the favorite recipes of “American Girl” dolls.

“Molly’s Fruit & Veggie Party.” Ages 6-14. $40. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

The Comedy and Magic Spectacular, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 7 p.m. $17-$22. 301/6002828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

Teen Night Out, Clarke Co. Parks & Rec., 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 7-9 p.m.

Get active in the new Active Living Center.

Games and contests. Ages 11-14. $8.

540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks. & 17 Flower & Garden Show, Hagerstown Community College, ARCC Building, Robinwood Dr., Hagerstown.

Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Features more than 100 exhibitors and includes children’s gardening activities, seminars and demonstrations. Admission.

240/500-2262. www.hagerstowncc.edu.

Maryland Symphony Orchestra MasterWorks IV, The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.

A Night at the Opera. Admission.

301/797-4000. www.marylandsymphonyorchestra.org. to June 2 Peter Rabbit, Wonderment Puppet Theater, 412 W. King St., Martinsburg. Sat. & Sun., 12 noon & 2 p.m. $4.50; free admission for children under age 2. 304/258-4074. www.wondermentpuppets.com.

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Barnett Park, 1010 E. Cork St., Winchester.

10-11 a.m. The area’s only Easter Egg Hunt for children with special needs. Free.

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Registration recommended at kbutler@frederickhistory.org. Free. $3 suggested donation to cover supplies.

301/663-1188. www.frederickhistory.org.

Kinder Konzert, Hagerstown Community College, Kepler Theater, 11400 Robinwood Dr., Hagerstown. 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12 noon. MSO String Quartet. Free. 301/797-4000. www.marylandsymphony.org.

“Wildest Weather in the Solar System,” The Ausherman Planetarium, Earth & Space Science Laboratory, 210 Madison St., Frederick. 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

Witness the most beautiful, powerful and mysterious weather phenomena in the solar system. 240/236-2694. essl.sites.fcps.org.

Wintry Hike Along Catoctin Creek Busy Bees, Winchester Parks & Park, Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Middletown, Recreation Center Social Hall, Jim Barnett Park, Winchester. 6:30 p.m. Fun crafts and MD. 1-2:30 p.m. All ages. Free. 301/600yummy treats. Ages 2 & up. $5, if register 2936. www.recreater.com. by 3/14; $8, after 3/14. No registration “What’s Green at Blandy?” Blandy Exday of event. www.winchesterva.gov/parks. perimental Farm, State Arboretum of Va., Egg Decorating, Jefferson County 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. Spring Community Center, Sam Michael’s display of wildflowers and flowering trees.

Park, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, $8, FOSA members; $10, nonmembers; Shenandoah Junction, WV. 12 noon-1 p.m. $20, family. 540/837-1758, x224.

Paint and dye eggs to take home. Hard Faith Christian Academy boiled eggs to decorate will be provided.

Open House, 138 Greensburg Ages 2-8. Children ages 2-4 must be Rd., Martinsburg. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Faith accompanied. $10. 304/728-3207.

Christian Academy is for ages PreK4 www.jcprc.org. through 12th grade. 304/263-0011.

Wilderness Survival Skills, Fountain www.faithchristianacademy.net.

Park & Nature Center, 8511 Nature to 24 Antique Tractor Display, Rock Center Place, Walkersville, MD. 7-9 p.m.

Valley Mall, 17301 Valley Mall Rd., Learn how animals adapt, and then head Hagerstown. Washington County Antique out to build a shelter in the woods, forage Tractor Club presents its vintage farm for food, and find water. Ages 12 & up. equipment Spring Show throughout the $12. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com. mall. 301/582-0700.

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Kids Nearly New Spring Sale I, Howard County Fairgrounds, Main Exhibition Building, West Friendship, MD. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 140 booths filled with families, crafters, and services selling stuff for kids. Newborn thru young adult/teen size 18. Free admission. http://kidsnearlynewsale.com.

Easter Egg Hunt, Winchester Parks & Recreation Center, Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E. Cork St., Winchester. 9 a.m. Bring an empty basket and search for eggs in the park. Children will be separated into three age groups (under 3, 3-5 and 6-8). Free. www.winchesterva.gov/parks.

Belle Grove Opening Day, Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd. Middletown, VA. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 540/8692028. www.bellegrove.org.

Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny, Clarke County Recreation Center, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 11 a.m. for ages 1-2, 11:20 a.m. for ages 3-4, 11:40 a.m. for ages 5-7. Bring a basket.

Special guest appearance by the Easter Bunny. $3. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Jefferson County Community Center, Sam Michael’s Park, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 10 a.m. hunt begins. Breakfast, egg hunt, Easter craft, and picture with the Easter Bunny. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All ages. $10. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org.

The Big Spring Easter Egg Hunt, Washington County Agricultural Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD. 11 a.m. Ages 1-10. Must pre-register by email (eoverdorff@washcomd.net) or phone. 240/420-1714. www.washco-md.net. www.ruralheritagemuseum.org.

Fables In Action, Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Middletown, MD. 11 a.m.-12 noon. Enjoy 3 stories through dramatic play, science experiments and live animal presentations.

Ages 4-6. $10. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

Westview Promenade Eggs-travaganza, Maryland 85 and Crestwood Blvd., Frederick. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit merchants to collect eggs in a huge Easter egg hunt.

Visit with Easter Bunny and receive complimentary photo. Free gift for first 200 visitors. 240/446-2303. www.shopwestview.com.

Welcome Spring Hike, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at the Blue Ridge Trailhead. 540/592-3556. www.virginiastateparks.gov.

Nature Photography, Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Middletown, MD. 1-2:30 p.m. Bring your camera along on this quiet, relaxing stroll

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“Microscopy Images You Cannot See,” Discovery Station, Vision Exhibit, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m.

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The 7th Annual Family Evening of Comedy & Magic, The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 7 p.m.

Proceeds benefit Safe Place, the Washington County Child Advocacy Center.

Admission. 301/790-3500. www.mdtheatre.org. , 24 & 30 Walkersville Southern Railroad Bunny Train, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville, MD. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. 75-min. train ride with the Easter Bunny. Reservations required. $12-$15. 301/898-0899.

Build a Bird or Bat House, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. 1-3 p.m.

Hands-on, instructional workshop.

Advanced registration required. $15 for one adult or one adult/child combination to construct one house. 540/592-3556. www.virginiastateparks.gov.

Spring Egg Hunt, Yankauer Nature Preserve, Whiting’s Neck Rd., off of Scrabble Rd., between Martinsburg and Shepherdstown, WV. 2-3:30 p.m. Annual egg hunt with naturally camouflaged eggs and sweet treats. Other activities include an egg-toss game, a “penguin egg walk” and an “ostrich egg balance challenge.”

Ages 3-6 and their families. Preregistration required. $5 per child.

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Spring Break Geocaching 101, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. 12 noon-2 p.m. Meet near the Visitor Center. Learn to use GPS to engage in geo-caching. $3, person; $8, family. 540/592-3556. www.virginiastateparks.gov.

Tyke Hike, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at the Blue Ridge Trailhead. Ranger-led discovery hike geared toward children ages 4-6 and their caregivers. 540/592-3556. www.virginiastateparks.gov.

Duct Tape Extravaganza, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks, MD. 6-7:15 p.m. Create exciting, colorful accessories and projects with duct tape. Refreshments served. Ages 8 & up.

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Renfrew Rocks! Geology Seminar, Visitors Center, Renfrew Park, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. 7 p.m. “From Sea to Shiny Minerals.” Ages 12 and up.

Free, donations appreciated. 717/7625074. www.renfrewinstitute.org.

Big Time Wrestling, The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 8:30 p.m. Featuring The Nature Boy Ric Flair. Meet & Greet at 6 p.m. Admission. 301/790-3500. www.mdtheatre.org.

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Singing and Dancing in the Rain” (4/3), and “Caterpillars and Butterflies” (4/10). $5, child. Accompanying adult is free.

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Frederick. Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. & & 16 Hotter Than Blue, William 7:30 p.m. Dance Unlimited Repertory M. Brish Planetarium, central offices Company. Original production with dance, of Washington County Schools, 823 song and witty dialogue adapted from Lewis Carroll original. Admission. 301/662- Commonwealth Ave., Hagerstown. 7 p.m.

Traces the field of high energy astronomy 3722. www.weinbergcenter.org. from the early days of satellites designed Easter Egg Roll, Town Square, to detect nuclear testing on Earth through Martinsburg. 12 noon-2 p.m. Join the launch of the latest in camma ray burst Peter Rabbit and friends with a good, old detectors. $3, adults; $2, children and fashioned egg roll. Free. 304/262-4200. students; $10, family max. 301/766-2898. www.travelwv.com. www.wcps.k12.md.us/ www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com. depts_programs/planetarium.

Easter Egg Hunt, Byron Park, Boys II Men, H. Ric Luhrs Performing Williamsport, MD. 10 a.m. Easter egg hunt Arts Center, Shippensburg University, for area residents and visitor’s children age 1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg. 8 p.m.

12 & younger. 301/223-7711. $25-$39. 717/477-7469. www.williamsportmd.gov. www.luhrscenter.com.

Easter Scavenger Hunt, Surreybrooke First Friday Fun, The Children’s Garden, 8537 Hollow Rd., Middletown, MD. Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Children receive clues to run 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 9:30-10:30 through a maze and the Alphabet Garden a.m. “The Little Red Hen” program to find special treats. Reservations includes activities and craft. Ages 2-6. Prerequired. 301/606-3310. registration recommended. $4. 301/600www.surreybrooke.com.

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Easter Egg Roll, Rose Hill Manor Park & Museum, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 11 The Velveteen Rabbit, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. a.m.-4 p.m. Games, crafts, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting and more. Ages 2 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. Enchantment Theatre Company and the musical magic & up. $5. 301/600-2936. of Don Sebesky, featuring puppets, masks www.recreater.com. and magic. $6-$7. 301/600-2828.

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State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Free First Friday, Shenandoah Valley Delaplane, VA. 12 noon-4 p.m. Celebrate Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., spring at Sky Meadows. Virtual egg hunt, Winchester. 5-7:30 p.m. Explore the natural egg dyes, egg games, live music, ranger-led hike, and more. 540/592-3556. museum free of charge. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net. www.virginiastateparks.gov. to 7 Frederick Keys Baseball “Space Exploration,” Discovery Station, Opening Weekend, Harry Grove 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m.

Stadium, 21 Stadium Dr., Frederick. Fri., 6 Neal Bachtell. 301/790-0076. p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 2 p.m. Three game www.discoverystation.org. home series against the Salem Red Sox. Hagerstown Speedway Kids Egg Admission. 877/846-5397.

Hunt, Hagerstown Speedway, 15112 & 9 Home School History Days, National Pike, Hagerstown. 6:30 p.m. Egg Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market hunt, Three State Flyers Late Model 35 lap St., Frederick. 1:30-3 p.m. “Colonial and Pure Stocks 1st Point Races.

Trades-Baskets.” Pre-registration required.

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Owl Prowl, Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Ages 5-14. $5 for each one-day class.

Center, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Middletown, 301/600-1650. www.rosehillmuseum.com.

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Family Night, Full Moon Ranch, Ages 12 & up. Free. 301/600-2936.

Berryville, VA. 6:30-8:45 p.m. Clarke Co. www.recreater.com.

Parks & Rec. has teamed up with Pony to Happy Easter!

Go/Full Moon Ranch. Pony rides, farm tour, petting zoo and children’s activities. For Community Easter Sunrise Service, more details or to schedule optional trail Springfield Farm Barn, Williamsport, MD. rides go to: www.ponytogo.com. Children Celebrate first light of Easter. 301/223must be accompanied by parent/guardian 7711. www.williamsportmd.gov. for family night out. Ages 3 & up. $20 per family. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks.

Bell and History Day, Museums to 5 Spring Outbreak! Craftworks throughout Frederick County, MD. at Cool Spring, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Official opening weekend of the 2013 Charles Town. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 5 days of sesason for many area museums. Tours, hands-on exploration, drawing, painting hands-on activities and living history. and journaling nature. Taught by 301/600-4047. www.fredericktourism.org. professional educator and artist Clark 2nd Annual Crib Crawl 5K, Baker Park, Dixon. Ages 10-13. $175. Register online Frederick. 9 a.m., registration; 10 a.m., at wvcraftworks.org. 304/728-6233. race. To benefit the Friends of the Child PJ Storytime, Handley Regional Advocacy Center of Frederick County, MD. Library, 100 W. Piccadilly St., Prizes. $20, early registration; $25, Winchester. 6:30 p.m. 540/662-9041. registration at the event. & 10 Creative Kids @ the www.cribcrawl.com.

Capitol, Wood Center, Capitol Theatre Hager House Opening Day, The Center, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg.

Jonathan Hager House and Museum, 110 Wed., 10-11 a.m. Mommy & Me Theatre & Key St., City Park, Hagerstown. 10 a.m.

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Life Center, Hagerstown. 7-9 p.m. Enjoy a movie, free popcorn and soda in a safe, Learn to Ride, Jefferson County family-friendly environment. 301/791Community Center parking lot, Sam 1674. www.BridgeOfLife.org.

Michael’s Park, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 10 a.m.-12 to July 28 Disney’s noon. Children will learn to ride their bikes “Cinderella,” Way Off Broadway without training wheels. Ages 4-10. $10.

Dinner Theatre and Children’s Theatre, 5 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org.

Willowdale Dr., Frederick. Stage adaptation of the Disney classic film. Admission. For Stepping Stones, Jefferson County performance times and ticket information, Community Center, Sam Michael’s Park, 301/662-6600. www.wayoffbroadway.com.

235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 11 a.m.-12 noon. Create a 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social and beautiful stepping stone. Ages 2-12. $20.

Family Game Day, Thorpewood, 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org.

12805-A Mink Farm Rd., Thurmont, MD. 2 p.m. Enjoy local homemade ice cream from Wildflower Festival, Yankauer Nature Mr. G’s in Gettysburg. Bring your favorite Preserve, Whiting’s Neck Rd., off of games to play with friends and family.

Scrabble Rd., between Martinsburg and 301/271-2823. www.thorpewood.org.

Shepherdstown, WV. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Guided wildflower walks through the Broadway Blockbusters Concert, preserve for advanced and beginner Thomson Alumnae Chapel, Wilson College, families, children’s activities and Chambersburg. 2 p.m. Bob Eyer and Corey refreshments. Free. 304/676-8739.

Evan Rotz. $12-$15. 717/261-1220. www. potomacaudubon.org.

Shippensburg University Spring Band “Slimy Science,” Discovery Station, 101 Concert, H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 12 noon-3 Center, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old p.m. Jamie Kenton, 4-H Extension Main Dr., Shippensburg. 3 p.m. Free Educator. Earth Day. Third Robitics Club admission, no ticket required. 717/477held monthly 3-5 p.m. Registration limited 7469. www.luhrscenter.com. to 25. 301/790-0076.

Bell and History Day Handbell Festival, www.discoverystation.org.

National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Creative Outlet Drop-In Art Session, 339 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD. 5 p.m.

Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, Handbell groups from across the region.

40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. 3-5 p.m.

Original piece, “An American Pastiche” will Creative Outlet Theme: Japanese Holiday. be featured to commemorate the 150th $1 per art activity. All ages welcome. anniversary of Gettysburg. 301/447-6606.

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Wee Patriots, The Children’s First Saturday, Downtown Frederick, 19 E. Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, Church St., Frederick. 5-9 p.m. Shops, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 1:30-3 p.m. galleries, and restaurants stay open late Afternoon of fun and learning about and feature live music, entertainment and Frederick County’s cultural heritage and more. 301/698-8118. the role some of Frederick County’s www.downtownfrederick.org. citizens played in shaping history. “Colonial Trades: Baskets.” Ages 3-6. $5. 301/600Maryland Symphony Orchestra Pops!, 2936. www.rosehillmuseum.com.

The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 8 p.m. At the Movies with the www.recreater.com.

Music of John Williams. Admission.

Friday Morning Movies at the 301/797-4000.

Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, www.marylandsymphony.org.

110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 10:30-11:10 a.m. “The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!” For all & 7 4th Legionary Corp, Fort ages. 301/600-3780.

Frederick State Park, 11100 Fort Frederick Rd., Big Pool, MD. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 Spring Tie-dying, Jefferson County p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Join the Community Center, Sam Michael’s Park, recreated 4th Legionary Corp as they 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah garrison the fort and demonstrate the life Junction, WV. 6-7 p.m. Bring your own of the Continental soldiers during the items to tie-dye. Pair of socks will be American War of Independence. 301/842- provided. $10, plus $5 material fee.

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Spring Open House, Washington County Hagerstown Live on Stage! The Rural Heritage Museum, 7313 Sharpsburg Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Pike, Boonsboro, MD. 1-4 p.m. All museum Hagerstown. 7:30 p.m. American buildings will be open. Light refreshments countertenor Terry Barber. Admission. served. Grand opening celebration of the 301/582-2734 or 301/733-2676.

Rural Heritage Transportation Museum. www.hagerstownliveonstage.com.

Free. 240/420-1714. www.mdtheatre.org. www.ruralheritagemuseum.org.

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Dvorak. $23-$35. 301/600-2828.

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March/April 2013 A look at what’s happening in the region COMPILED BY SUZANNE HOVERMALE to 14 Kids Closet Connection 12 spring sale, Ranson Civic Center, 431 W. 2nd Ave., Ranson, WV. Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with most items discounted half off. Gently-used children’s and maternity clothing, toys, equipment and more. www.kidscloset.biz.

Health & Fitness Expo, Sam Michael’s Park, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 5K Challenge Run, Running clinics, zumba classes, moon bounce, local vendors, special guest speakers, and more. Free.

304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org.

4th Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo, Fort Frederick State Park, 11100 Fort Frederick Rd., Big Pool, MD. 9 a.m.-12 noon. Fish for stocked trout at Fort Frederick’s Beaver Pond. Ages 16 & under. Registration limited and required. Children must be accompanied by parent or adult. 301/8422155. www.friendsoffortfrederick.info.

Discovery Station All Day Complimentary Admission, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 10 a.m. Second Annual Maryland International Film Festival. All day films include “Bad News Bears.” Children can meet Woolie B and several Hagerstown Suns Baseball players from 10 a.m.-12 noon. 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Northside Lanes, 6 Richards Ave., Winchester. Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraising event. Join the fun and raise money for kids in our community. www.bbbswinchester.org.

Junior Girl Scout “Social Butterfly” Tea Party, Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. 12:302 p.m. & 2:30-4 p.m. Junior Girl Scouts can practice social style and good manners while exploring social standards of the past and earning the “Social Butterfly” badge.

Refreshments, games, craft, and conversation starters. $3 per Scout, parents and leader are free. Register online or by contacting kbutler@frederickhistory.org. 301/6631188, x105. www.hsfcinfo.org.

Second Saturday Crafting Workshop, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. 1-3 p.m. Children and adults can make a history- or naturethemed craft project. Free. 540/592-3556. www.virginiastateparks.gov.

5K Run, Walk & Roll, Fitness Trail- Chet Hobert Park, Clarke Co. Parks & Rec., 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 3 p.m. $15, pre-registration; $20, race day registration.

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“Blackbeard the Pirate,” Capitol Theatre Wood Center, 159 S. Main Street, Chambersburg. Missoula Children’s Theatre production. 3 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. $10, ages 10 & up; free, children under age 10. 717/264-6883. https://www.councilforthearts.net/ home/missoula.

Middle School Spring Fling, Winchester Parks & Recreation Center Gymnasium, Jim Barnett Park, Winchester. 7-9 p.m.

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Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Match It Up- Draw the Other Half with Ellie Selzer.

540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

Royal Americans Regiment & Maryland Rangers, Fort Frederick State Park, 11100 Fort Frederick Rd., Big Pool, MD. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Experience life at the fort during the French & Indian War as members of the recreated Royal American Regiment and Maryland Rangers garrison the fort. 301/842-2155. www.friendsoffortfrederick.info The Mercersburg Area Community Chorus spring concert, Mercersburg Academy Chapel, 300 E. Seminary Rd., Mercersburg, PA. Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. 717/328-2324. www.mercersburgchorus.org. to May 5 “My Monster and Me,” The Fun Company at The Maryland Ensemble Theater, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 2 p.m. Every Sat. and April 28 & May 5. $13.50. 301/694-4744.

Shepherd Honors Recital, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. 2:30 p.m.

Performance by Shepherd University student musicians and ensembles. Solo and ensemble works for voice, piano, strings, bassoon, percussion and saxophone. 301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org.

Fifth Grade Honors Chorus, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 7:30 p.m. Frederick County’s 5th Grade Honors Chorus performs. Tickets available through Frederick County Public Schools. 301/6002828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

Kinder Konzert, Hagerstown Community College, Kepler Theater, 11400 Robinwood Dr., Hagerstown. 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12 noon. MSO Wind Quintet. Free. 301/797-4000. www.marylandsymphony.org.

Homeschool Program: “Life as a Slave” Open House, Roger B. Taney House, 121 S. Bentz St., Frederick. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Homeschool families will explore topics through discussion, role-play, music, and a craft at the Taney House in the spaces where slaves lived and worked. $3 per child, parents and leaders are free.

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Family Titanic Anniversary Gala, Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 6-9 p.m.

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Night Out on the Ranch Tween Night, Full Moon Ranch, Berryville, VA. 6-8:45 p.m. Clarke Co. Parks & Rec. has teamed up with Pony to Go/Full Moon Ranch. Farm tour and tween activities. For more details or to schedule optional trail rides go to: www.ponytogo.com. Ages 11-15. $15.

540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks. to 21 Kids Closet Connection spring sale, Best Western Grand Venice Hotel, 431 Dual Highway, Hagerstown. Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with most items discounted half off. Gently-used children’s and maternity clothing, toys, equipment and more. www.kidscloset.biz.

The Great Cloth Diaper Change, Boonsboro, MD. 9:30 a.m.-12 noon. Actual Change is at 10:30 a.m. Free family and earth-friendly event. Be a part of history and enter the Guinness Book of World Records. Goody bags and door prizes. Pre-registration recommended. www.MDClothDiapers.info.

The Great Cloth Diaper Change, The Train Station, Audrey Egle Dr., Shepherdstown, Wv. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Attempt to surpass the current Guinness World Record for the most babies getting changed into a cloth diaper at one time...around the globe! Register: www.uponthehilldiapers.com.

Hike with a Friend, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. 9-10 a.m. Meet at the Lost Mountain Parking Area. 540/592-3556. www.virginiastateparks.gov.

“Race for the Birds,” U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown. 9 a.m. races, jog/walk shortly after; 10:45 fun run. Two professionally times raced – one 4.9 miles long and one 7.7 miles long. Selftimed 2-mile jog/walk for families (trailfriendly baby joggers appropriate) and individuals who prefer a slower pace, and 1-mile fun run for under age 10. $15$25/person for races, free/fun run.

304/876-6784 or jmunnis@earthlink.net. www.raceforthebirds.org.

Earth Day Volunteer Event, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. 10 a.m.-12 noon.

Meet in the Picnic Area. Plant a beautiful new flower bed in recognition of Earth Day. 540/592-3556. www.virginiastateparks.gov.

Tour of the Arboretum, Blandy Experimental Farm, State Arboretum of Virginia, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. 10 a.m.-12 noon (English), 1-3 p.m.

(Spanish). Tour of the Arboretum to see what’s in flower. Free. Call to register.

540/837-1758, x224.

Discovery Story Theater, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 540/7222020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

“Light House Cape Fear,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. Nearest to Titanic in 1912. 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

“Still Surfin’ ” Waynesboro Area Senior High School, 550 E. Second St., Waynesboro, PA. 7 p.m. Tribute concert to The Beach Boys. $20. www.rouzervillelionsclub.org.

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Teen Night Out, Clarke Co. Parks & Rec., 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 7-9 p.m.

Get active in the new Active Living Center.

Games and contests. Ages 13-17. $8.

540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks. & 21 Maryland Symphony Orchestra MasterWorks V, The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.

Orchestral Dances. Bernstein, Frank & Ravel. Admission.

301/797-4000. www.marylandsymphonyorchestra.org. to May 5 Public School Art Exhibit, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. Tues.Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Annual exhibition showcases the outstanding artwork of kindergarten through fifth grade students in the Washington County Public Schools.

Opening reception, April 21, 2-4 p.m.

301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Turner’s Dual Lanes, Hagerstown. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County’s largest fundraising event. Join the fun and raise money for kids in our community.

301/739-4711. www.bbbswcmd.org.

Museum Birthday Party, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester. 1-4 p.m. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

Cumberland Valley School of Music Awards Concert, Thomson Alumnae Chapel, Wilson College, Chambersburg. 3 p.m. Features some of the best young musical talent in the area, including Merit Award Winners and graduating seniors.

Free. 717/261-1220.

Shippensburg University - Community Orchestra Spring Concert, H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg. 3 p.m. Free admission, no ticket required. 717/477-7469. www.luhrscenter.com.

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Perfect for the family, but no dogs please.

Call for reservations. $8, FOSA members; $10, nonmembers; $20, family. 540/8371758, x223. to 27 Kids Closet Connection spring sale, 890 W. Main St., Berryville Ruritan Building, Berryville, VA. Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with most items discounted half off. Gently-used children’s and maternity clothing, toys, equipment and more. www.kidscloset.biz. to 28 18th Century Market Fair, Fort Frederick State Park, 11100 Fort Frederick Rd., Big Pool, MD. Thurs.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Period craftsmen and historical encampment. $5, adults; $2, ages 6-12; free, ages 5 & under. 301/842-2155. www.friendsoffortfrederick.info.

Child Spirit Consignment Spring Sale, Berkeley County Youth Fairgrounds, 2419 Golf Course Rd., Martinsburg. Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. sale, 2-5 p.m. 50% off sale, 6-9 p.m. pick up.; Sun., 8 a.m.-12 noon consignor pick-up; 1-4 p.m. dollar event. Sale of gently used, high-quality children, youth and maternity clothing, toys and more. www.childspiritconsignment.com.

Daddy-Daughter Dinner Dance, Chambersburg Recreation Center, 235 S. Third St., Chambersburg. 6:30-9 p.m. Elegant evening of dancing, games, fun contests and fine catered dining from the Main Street Deli. Free 5x7 photo and a token gift bag. Casual to semi-formal dress. $55 per couple. 717/261-3275. www.borough.chambersburg.pa.us/ rec_dep.

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301/739-3500. www.barbaraingramschool.com. www.mdtheatre.org. to May 5 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, Winchester. More than thirty events, including parades, band competitions, Miss Apple Blossom Festival pageant, dances, carnival, circus, dinners, 10K race, celebrities, and much more. 540/6623863. www.thebloom.com.

Eastern Panhandle March for Babies, War Memorial Park, 500 N. Tennessee Ave., Martinsburg.

Registration 8:30 a.m. Walk starts 9:30 a.m. 5 mile fundraiser walk for March of Dimes. 304/720-2229. www.marchforbabies.org.

Washington Co. March for Babies, Fairgrounds Park, 351 Cleveland Ave., Hagerstown. Registration 9 a.m. Walk starts 10 a.m. 4.4 mile fundraiser walk for March of Dimes. 301/722-3867. www.marchforbabies.org.

Recycle/Reuse Earth Day Yard Sale, Renfrew Park, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Combined with Earth Celebration Day and Festival of Art. Look for bargains or sell your own discards. 717/762-0373. www.renfrewinstitute.org.

Battlefield Hike, Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center, 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick. 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. Three hikes highlighting the tactics

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Little Music Makers Concert, The Frederick Children’s Chorus, Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ, 15 W. Church St., Frederick. 5:30 p.m. Free. www.fredcc.org.

Pajanimals Live! Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 6 p.m.

Pajama Playdate is filled with lively music, interactive dance fun and silly adventures.

301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org. www.pajanimalslive.com.

Your Child & ADHD, Clarke County Recreation Center, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Informational workshop geared toward parents/teachers/ childcare providers/etc. about ADHD. Ages 16 & up. $40.

540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks.

Full Moon Hike, Blandy Experimental Farm, State Arboretum of Virginia, 400

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Parent/Child Art, Emmitsburg Community Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD. 10 a.m.-12 noon.

Working in waterbase printmaking techniques, parent and child will create monotype prints. For children age 6 & up. $40, child/parent couple, $10 each additional child. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

24th Annual Children’s Festival, Baker Park Bandshell area, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free event for young children and their families. Hands-on activities and entertainment for children while parents learn about local early childhood programs and services.

301/662-4549.

Book Faire & Chocolate Fest, Downtown Martinsburg. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 2nd Annual event that combines chocolate and books.

Share the wonder of 3,000 cupcakes.

304/262-4200. www.travelwv.com.

Wildflower Walk, Owen Creek Picnic Area, 15882 Foxville-Deerfield Rd., Thurmont, MD. 11 a.m. Join a ranger at the Brown’s Farm Trail in Owens Creek Picnic Area for an interpretive wildflower walk. 301/6639388.

Earth Celebration Day & Festival of Art, Renfrew Park, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. 11 a.m-4 p.m.

Environmental exhibits, music, student clothesline display, food stand and drum circle along with area artists at the Festival of Art. Free. 717/762-0373. www.renfrewinstitute.org.

Cub Scout “Manly Men of Maryland” Open House, Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. 1-4 p.m. Cub Scouts will explore the spring exhibit, “We Mustache You to Consider…Facial Hair in Frederick County,” and the everyday and extraordinary lives of boys and men of the county’s past.

Museum visit, activities and craft. $3 per Scout, adults are free. Register online or by contacting kbutler@frederickhistory.org.

301/663-1188, x105. www.hsfcinfo.org.

“Fossils in Washington County,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org. & 28 Spring Festival, The Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick.

Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 12 noon-4 p.m.

Celebrate Frederick’s agricultural heritage.

Hay ride, spring planting, farm animals, antique and kiddie tractor pulls, music, crafts, home-style food, and more. All ages.

Fees for parking and activities. 301/6001650. www.rosehillmuseum.com.

Frederick Co. March for Babies, Frederick High School, 650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick. Registration 9 a.m.

Walk starts 10 a.m. 3 mile fundraiser walk for March of Dimes. 301/722-3867. www.marchforbabies.org.

Trillium Wildflower Walk, Blandy Experimental Farm, State Arboretum of Virginia, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Walk through one of the state’s most spectacular wildflower displays, featuring millions of trilliums. Carpool from Blandy.

Call for details. $8, FOSA members; $10, nonmembers. 540/837-1758, x224.

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Education & Child Care The Banner School, through its Learning Triangle and its diverse community of learners, provides a nurturing yet challenging environment that motivates students to become responsible citizens who lead by example. Applications are being accepted for preschool through 8th grade. Learn more by calling 301-695-9320 or visit www.bannerschool.org.

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Educare Learning Center, located on 22 natureenriched acres in Jefferson, MD, is a place to “grow” happy, healthy children. Strong family involvement component includes exciting monthly events.

We don’t only enroll the child, we enroll the entire family! Call 301-834-9007 or visit www.educatewithcare.com. See ad page 9.

Faith Christian Academy. Academic excellence with a Biblical world view. Pre-K4 through 12th grade.

Online Grading & Homework. 138 Greensburg Road, Martinsburg. Now accepting applications for the 201314 school year. Visit during our Open House on March 18 from 9 am-7pm. 304-263-0011. www.faithchristianacademy.net. See ad page 1.

Grace Academy, “Educating Tomorrow’s Christian Leaders” in grades K3 through 12. We invite you to discover how Grace Academy can nurture your child academically and spiritually. You are invited to take a closer look during our Open House on Tuesday, March 12, 9am to Noon. Call 301-733-2033 for more information or visit us online at www.graceacademyonline.org. See ad page 3.

International Host Program at Grace Academy, a non-denominational Christian school in Hagerstown., MD. The school is always looking for Christian families to serve as host families for international students.

Interested families may contact the school at 301-733-2033 or castoa@graceacademyapps.org to receive a host family application or have any questions answered. The program is now seeking families for the 2013-2014 academic year. See ad page 3.

Jefferson Academy in Kearneysville, WV, has been established as a center of academic excellence for children ages 3 through 8th grade. We strive to provide the highest quality education, offering unparalleled intellectual, ethical, artistic, and physical development opportunities to all students who attend, in a safe and nurturing environment that promotes creative thought, leadership and intellectual development. 866.931.9832. www.thejeffersonacademy.com. See ad page 7.

John Wesley Day Nursery - A safe, nurturing environment for 3 and 4 year olds, with caring, experienced, and qualified staff. We strive to provide a foundation for kindergarten and elementary experiences with a good balance of socialization AND learning. "LEARNING IS FUN!" - since 1972! For more information, call 301-791-1827 or visit our website at www.johnwesleydaynursery.org. See ad page 8.

The Light of the Child Montessori School in Shepherdstown accepts 3- to 5-year-olds. Diversified curriculum: mathematics, language arts, practical life, sensorial, geography, Spanish, sign language, art and music lessons. Call 304-268-7075 or www.thelightofthechild-montessorischool.com.

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Mother Seton School (MSS) inspires Pre-K - Grade 8 students to strive for academic excellence and dedicate their lives to love and serve Christ in the tradition of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Vincent de Paul. MSS is affordable, convenient by bus from Frederick, and offers an outstanding education in a

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warm and vibrant Christ-centered community.

Financial aid, scholarships, and before/after care are available. MSS is a Maryland Green School, sponsored by the Daughters of Charity, approved by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and accredited

by AdvancEd. 301- 447-3161. www.mothersetonschool.org. See ad page 4.

Mountain View Christian Academy, Winchester, VA. MVCA is the only fully accredited K-12 private Christian school in the Winchester area. Attend our Open House March 4-8 or come by for a tour any day. Call 540-8681231 or email mvcaofc@ccmv.com. See ad page 15.

Shepherdstown Montessori Academy, Inc. is a combined approach Montessori elementary school for ages 5-12, grades K-6. Authentic learning experiences are offered in a small group environment.

Our curriculum is a combined approach designed to prepare students for the various learning experiences they will encounter in their educational journey.

304-268-7075. www.shepherdstownmontessori.com.

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St. John Regional Catholic School, in Frederick, MD, has an outstanding academic program with a Christ Centered atmosphere. From our Little Treasures 3- and 4-year-old preschool program to our cuttingedge classroom technology in grades k through 8th, we are a Catholic School for the 21st Century. Visit and see why over 570 families pick St. John Regional Catholic School. 301-662-6722. www.sjrcs.org.

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Saint Joseph School in Martinsburg, WV is the only Catholic school in the Eastern Panhandle.

SJS serves over three hundred students in grades PreKindergarten 3.5 through 8th grade. Saint Joseph School educates the young in the spirit of the Gospel stressing Catholic values, inspiring academic excellence, global awareness, and service to those in need. 304-267-6447. www.stjosephparishschool.us.

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St. Mary Catholic School. Founded in 1874 Saint Mary Catholic School is a fully accredited pre-kindergarten through eighth grade Catholic school located in Hagerstown, Md. SMCS challenges the students academically with a well-rounded curriculum, state-of-the-art technology, and science facilities, empowering students to become compassionate, confident, and articulate leaders of the future. 301-733-1184. www.stmarycatholicschool.org. See ad page 13.

Trinity School of Frederick is an independent school serving grades K-8 sponsored by the Episcopal and Lutheran churches in Frederick. The curriculum is traditional liberal arts delivered in spectacularly creative ways by a highly educated and dedicated faculty. 301-228-2333 or www.trinityschooloffrederick.org. See ad page 22.

including strabismus, amblyopia, and others. Low vision specialist Dr. Amy Carlyle is now available for training with special vision devices for those suffering from partial blindness caused by macular degeneration, among other eye problems. 703-468-8310.

DavisVisionTherapy.com. See ad page 25.

EsSense of Play Therapy Center in Winchester, VA is a comprehensive occupational therapy practice that specializes in providing services to clients experiencing a wide range of sensory processing difficulties. Fully staffed by Licensed Occupational Therapists who are certified to administer the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT).

540-678-8568. www.eoptherapy.com.

Frederick Pediatric Dentistry stands for quality dentistry for the young patient in a relaxed, child friendly environment. Our team customizes a comprehensive treatment plan and an approach exclusively designed for your child’s individual needs – now offering orthodontics! Special emphasis placed on preventive dental care and education. Our highlyskilled team uses the latest advances in technology combined with warmth and compassion. 301-6823887. www.fpdentistry.com. See ad page 31.

Grafton Integrated Health Network is a nationallyrecognized leader in providing multiple levels of support to people with a wide range of emotional and/or behavioral challenges. For more than 50 years, Grafton has provided a continuum of services for individuals to overcome challenges and lead meaningful lives. For more information about our work, please visit www.grafton.org. Toll Free: 888-9555205. admissions@grafton.org. See ad page 23.

Keystone Women’s Care offers skilled physicians, midwives, and a nurse practitioner who specialize in obstetrical and gynecological care for women of all ages. Physicians are trained in minimally invasive robotic surgery and infertility evaluation. Evening hours available. We accept many insurances, medical assistance or can work to set payment plans based on your ability to pay. 717-217-6830. www.keystonewomenscare.org. See ad page 17.

Dr. Pearlman & Dr. Newman specialize in all areas of children’s dental health, oral growth and development, we see children of all ages. Our doctors and our entire staff, provide you the highest standard of personalized dental care with a gentle, efficient and professional manner. 301-797-6950. www.drspearlmanandseidman.com. See ad page 1.

The Pediatric Center of Frederick is your comprehensive center for well child care, immunizations, consultations, emergency services, and care for acute and chronic illnesses! Six offices cover Frederick, Myersville, Mt. AIry & Urbana. 301-6620133. www.thepedcenter.com. See ad page 21.

The Pediatric Dental Center of Frederick has been committed to educating parents and children of Health Care & Family Services all ages on the importance of good dental hygiene. Our Bethany Christian Services is a global nonprofit doctors have completed post-graduate residency organization, recognized as a prominent leader in training, focusing on treating children and children social services worldwide and the largest adoption with special needs. Our staff has a child-friendly agency in the U.S. Bethany in Martinsburg, WV approach to dental care; offering up-to-date dental currently offers Pregnancy Counseling, Domestic Infant treatment. We accept Maryland Healthy Smiles, WV Adoption, International Adoption, and Safe Families for Molina and most insurance plans. We will be offering Children (SFFC) services. Information sessions on orthodontic services in 2013. Like us on Facebook for adoption are held monthly on the second Monday & updates www.facebook.com/peddentalcenter. 301Tuesday. 304-620-2695. www.bethany.org. See ad on 668-2662.www.mykiddsmiles.com. See ad back cover. inside back cover.

Rings of Life Therapy. Are you or your children having Dr. Tod Davis Developmental Optometry provides difficulty with trauma from past or present abuse, top-notch screening for vision disorders and treatment distressing behaviors, emotional stress, grief/loss, for these disorders in both children and adults alike, separation/divorce, adjustments or depression? I can

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Healthy Smiles in Motion - A dental office on wheels offers dental check-ups during the school day on-site at selected Washington County schools. Qualified pediatric and general dentists provide cleanings, sealants, fillings and other services. Parents may schedule appointments for their children and most dental insurances and Medicaid are accepted, as well as a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients. 301-393-3450. www.walnutstreetchc.org. See ad page 3.

WIC, the Women, Infants and Children's Program of Frederick and Washington County in MD is a health and nutrition program serving pregnant, post-partum and breastfeeding women, infants and children younger than 5. WIC provides health screening, nutrition counseling, breast-feeding/peer counselor support and checks to buy nutritious food. 301-600-2507 or www.mdwic.org. See ad page 18.

WVU Hospitals-East is a regional, not-for-profit, healthcare system established in January 2005 to serve West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. The system includes City Hospital in Martinsburg and Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Ranson. WVUH-East’s parent company, West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, is a member of the West Virginia United Health System, the state’s largest healthcare network.

For more information, phone 304.264.1223 or visit www.wvuh-east.org. See ad page 27.

Music, Dance and the Arts Ballet and all that Jazz, 18703 Crestwood Drive, Hagerstown. Starting with children as young as age three, Ballet and All That Jazz offers training in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and hip-hop and welcomes students at any skill level. See website for class information. www.balletandallthatjazz.com. 301-797-2100. See ad page 3.

Ellsworth Music in the Potomac Marketplace in Ranson, WV. Note-able Minds is an Early Childhood Music Program exclusively offered through Ellsworth Music! Join us for 45 minutes of interactive, imaginative musical fun, introducing the basic elements of music through silliness and improvisation (oh, and instruments, too!). Also, available are Youth Strings Classes for ages 6 to 10 and private lessons on all instruments. 304-728-7060. www.EllsworthMusicSupply.com. See ad page 7.

Shepherdstown School of Dance offers a variety of dance classes with an excellent atmosphere. We offer ballet, jazz, tap for toddlers through adults – all ages welcome. Call for info about the Rommett Floor-Barre® Technique for all fitness levels. 304-876-8277 or www.shepherdstownschoolofdance.com. See ad page 5.

Voilà! Children's Art and Creativity Center in downtown Chambersburg offers mixed media classes, Open Art and Play, birthday parties, and bimonthly Kid's Nights. Classes experiment with painting, drawing, clay, play dough, printmaking, jewelry, crafts and more. Open Tue: 12-3 pm, Wed & Thu: 9:30am-3 pm, Fri: 6-9 pm & Sat: 12-4 pm. Group reservations available Friday mornings. 717-261-1304 or email voilachildrensart@yahoo.com. See ad page 8.

Recreation & Entertainment Cluggy’s Family Amusement Center, in Chambersburg, PA is your place for indoor and outdoor family fun.

Activities for all ages with arcade, batting cages, roller ball, tunnel and jump, mini golf, go carts and snack bar.

Specials and discounts for groups and birthday parties.

Call or go online to book your party today. 717-2673772. www.cluggys.com. See ad page 22.

Discovery Station at Hagerstown. Hands-on experiences stimulate a curiosity for discovery, exploration and further investigation by all ages. See exhibits on Civil War trains and music, Möller organs, Japanese origins, plus timeless favorites – Triceratop

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Horses with Hearts is a therapeutic riding program in Martinsburg, WV. We provide equine assisted activities for individuals with special needs (physical, mental or emotional). Our mission is to Create a Smile, Grow Confidence and Change a Life through the hearts of our horses. For information, call 304.283.8071 or follow us at www.horseswithhearts.com, Facebook, Twitter@horseswithhearts. See ad page 29.

Ms. Shelley’s Pony School is a program for 2 to 4 year olds, designed to introduce children to horses and ponies in a fun, relaxed setting. Weekly classes include crafts, stories, songs, horse-related lesson, and a pony ride. Offered by Shelley Bloodworth, with “Ride From the Start” riding instruction. Look for Ride From the Start on Facebook, email mbrealgreen@gmail.com or call 304-725-7541. See ad page 17.

Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum ignites creativity, sparks curiosity and inspires learning in patrons of all ages by providing a rich variety of interactive, hands-on exhibits and programs that focus on the sciences and mathematics, the humanities and the arts. Hands-on learning is what we do best!

540-722-2020 or www.discoverymuseum.net.

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STAR Equestrian Center - Our vision is to serve children and adults of all cognitive, physical, and social abilities. We strive to enhance quality of life by attending to the mind, body, and spirit of each rider, volunteer and participant. Located in Hagerstown, MD we offer recreational and challenged rider lessons, arena rental, as well as boarding! Contact STAR for additional information, 301-791-0011 or www.starcommunityinc.org. See ad page 50.

Shopping and Dining Enkore Kids specializes in new and used cloth diapers, kids’ clothing, toys, and baby-related equipment. Better than consignment, we buy most items at the time of your appointment. Looking for something in particular? Search our website: www.EnkoreKids.com. If we don't currently have it, be notified automatically when it comes in by creating a “Favorite Search”. Questions? Call us at 301-668-0837.

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Kid’s Closet Connection holds semi-annual children’s consignment sale events in several counties in the quad-state area. Shop name-brand, wellorganized events. Sellers tag once and transfer often, plus they make 70% on their sold items. Exclusive presale events available before the public shops. Find a sale at www.kidscloset.biz. See ad page 4.

Thirty-One Gifts – Organize and accessorize in style!

Personalized purses, totes, baskets, bibs, storage bins & more! View catalog and current specials at www.mythirtyone.com/lizzyfontaine or www.facebook.com/lizzyfontaines31gifts. Place an order. Host a party. Join my team. Each one is a 31derful experience! Lizzy Fontaine, Independent Director. lizzyfontaine@gmail.com. 540-273-9725.

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TotSwap Consignment Sale - at the Frederick Fairgrounds, March 20-24. The sales are a great opportunity for families to Clean Out and Cash In while shopping for the best in brand name and boutique items all at great prices! Consignors can sell their gently used children’s clothing, toys, furniture, baby equipment, accessories, books, DVDs and more.

ANYONE can consign, shop, or volunteer! Pre-sale tickets available to shop shop early! We hope to see you there! www.TotSwap.net See ad page 16.

Up On The Hill Diapers in Shepherdstown, WV carries a wide selection of cloth diapers and baby accessories, plus baby wearing gear, clothing, toys and items just for mom, such as body products, jewelry and chocolates.

Participate in the Great Cloth Diaper Change on April 20 (Guinness World Record attempt). 304/839-9031. www.uponthehilldiapers.com. See ad page 5.

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Walk-in Wednesdays Every week from 9-11 am

St. John was recently named one of the 50 best private schools in the country.

Visit and find out why!

For more information, call Sheila Evers, Director of Development, at 301-662-6722

8414 Opossumtown Pike Frederick, MD 21702

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Maryland Ballet and all that Jazz Summer Dance Camp & Classes, 18703 Crestwood Drive, Hagerstown. Contemporary, Jazz & Hip-Hop: Monday, June 17-Friday, June 21, 10 am-2 pm, ages 9 and up, $150. Classical Ballet: Monday, June 24-Friday, June 28, 10 am-2 pm, ages 9 and up, $150. See website for registration form and additional summer class schedule.

301/797-2100. www.balletandallthatjazz.com.

See ad page 3.

The Banner School Summer Discovery Camp, 1730 N. Market St., Frederick. Weeklong sessions beginning June 10 through August 30 for Preschool (3 & 4’s) through 8th grade.

Morning camp from 9 am-1 pm, afternoon camp from 12 noon-4 pm, or full day camp from 9 am4 pm. Extended care and drop-in extended care is offered for a fee. Preschool camp is either morning or full-day. Themes include: architecture, basketball, black light glow theatre, comic book art, creative writing, dance, digital animation (claymation), digital cartooning, fashion design, flag football, golf, guitar, horseback riding, kinderdance, lacrosse, math, pottery, rocketry, public speaking & leadership skills, rocketry, science, volleyball and many more. 301/695-9320. www.bannerschool.org.

See ad page 21.

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The Best Summer Camp Ever, Ballenger Creek Park (A Lot), 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. Weekly sessions from June 19-Aug. 23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 6-14. Before and after care available. Drop Zone locations convenient to Rt. 270 and Rt. 70. Campers meet at Ballenger Creek Park and then board the bus for the day’s adventure. Activities include:

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Farm Animal Adventures Week!

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9 AM until 3 PM

Alpacas, potbelly pigs, bunnies, pigmy goats, mini moo cow, miniature ponies, miniature donkey

For more information email lembly@starcommunityinc.org or call 301-791-0011

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swimming, sports, movies, water parks, museums, amusement parks and more.

Thebestsummercampever@aol.com. 240/5788475. www.thebestsummercampever.com. See ad on this page.

CAR-REY Pro Soccer Academy, Hagerstown Soccer Club, 13317 Cearfoss Pike, Cearfoss.

July 8-12. Basic Soccer Camp, Advanced Skills Camp and Goal Keepers Camp. Spring Youth Soccer Clinics, April 16-May 21 by Car-Rey Soccer and Washington Co. Recreation. Email for more info: carreysoccer@aol.com. 240/4721164. www.Car-reysoccer.com. See ad page 52.

HCC College for Kids, Hagerstown Community College, 11400 Robinwood Dr., Hagerstown.

Summer enrichment program for grades 2 to 10. Over 60 quality hands-on programs designed to provide exciting, challenging, and enjoyable learning experiences. Schedules and costs vary by theme and week. 240/500-2236. www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids. See ad page 51.

Summer Equestrian Adventures, STAR Equestrian Center, 13674 Greencastle Pike, Hagerstown. Week-long camps from June 24 through August 9, from 9 am-3 pm. Daily activities include: themed weeks, learn to ride and care for a horse, equine demonstrations, trail rides, games, water activities and crafts.

Farm Adventures Week (June 17-21) will feature alpacas, potbelly pigs, bunnies, pigmy goats, mini moo cow, miniature ponies and a miniature donkey. lembly@starcommunityinc.org.

301/791-0011. See ad on this page.

Walker Performing Arts, Hagerstown Children’s Theater, The Academy Theatre, 58 E. Washington St., Hagerstown. Full and half-day arts-based day care and summer theater camps.

Offering SNL 2013 for middle and high school

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Participants will perform the musical “Annie” on July 18-21.

For more info, visit www. apollo-theatre.org.

Email ystw@apollo-theatre.org or call 304-263-6766.

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students, June 24-29; and two week theater camps: Secret Garden for grades K-Grade 12, July 15-26; An American Girl for grades K-12, July 29August 9; Part-day one week early childhood camp for ages 2 to 7 will also be offered: Charlotte’s Web, July 8-12. $100 deposit holds child’s space in camp. $400/person two-week camp, $250/person one-week camp.

301/733-8261 or 800/969-2603. www.mytheaterarts.com. See ad on this page.

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Camp Joy El, 3741 Joe-El Drive, Greencastle. June 11 to Aug. 2. Day camps for students in grades K to 5 run Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Most overnight camps for students K-12 run from Sun., 4 p.m. to Fri., 7 p.m. Mini camp week runs from Tues., 4 p.m. to Fri., 7 p.m. Age groups vary each week. Camp Joy El is a nondenominational Christian camp providing summer camps for children and youth in grades K-12. Leadership Experience for Senior High is also available. Overnight camp, $294; minicamp, $192; day camp, $112 to $133. 717/369-4539. www.joyelcamps.org.

Rhodes Grove, 7693 Brown’s Mill Rd., Chambersburg. June 16 to July 26 for campers in grades 2 through high school. “Uniquely You” summer camp has various weeks of youth camping opportunities. All camps have a Godly, trained counselor to be a guide. Age groups vary each week. Theme weeks include: Quest, Adventure, Day/Swim, Journey, Paintball, Extreme Week, Equestrian Experience, Mustangs & Mavericks I & II, and Wild Wind. $120$495/person per week. info@rhodesgrove.com. 717/375-4162. www.rhodesgrove.com.

Virginia Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester.

Children can leap into art, science and crafts this summer with hands-on exploration. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net. See ad page 14.

Walker Performing Arts, Theaterpalooza, The Tally Ho Theatre, 19 Market St., Leesburg. Full and half-day arts-based day care and summer theater

Youth Camps Summer 2013 Last week of June thru second week of August 2 Sessions available per week - Morning (9am-noon) or Afternoon (1-4pm) Daily for one week

Students age 7-15 interested in gaming, computers, programming and design.

Lord Fairfax Community College Middletown, Va. and Warrenton, Va. campuses Visit our website to learn more about our Youth Camps. Register early to secure your best selection.

Classes fill quickly!

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Theaterpalooza The Tally Ho Theatre 19 W. Market St., Leesburg, VA Session classes: Wed: Douglass Community Center Thurs: The Shoppes at Dodona Manor both on Market Street.

Hagerstown Children’s Theatre The Academy Theater

58 E. Washington St., Hagerstown, MD

"SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE"

"AN AMERICAN GIRL"

June 24-29 for middle & high school students

A two-week musical camp for grades K-12 July 8-19 • Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm

"CHARLOTTE'S WEB"

"CHARLOTTE'S WEB" A one-week musical for ages 2-8 years June 24-28 • Mon-Fri 9am to 2pm

"SECRET GARDEN" A two-week musical camp for grades K-12 July 22-August 2 • Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm

July 8-12 One Week Camp for ages 2-7

"SECRET GARDEN" July 15-26 for grades K-12

"AN AMERICAN GIRL" July 29-August 9 for grades K-12

800.969.2603 • 301.733.8261 Email walkerarts@verizon.net

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Fairfax Community College, Fauquier and Middletown, VA campuses. Camps run weekly, morning and afternoon sessions, from last week in June to second week in August (no camp week of July 4). Ages 7-15. Lego Films & Stop Animation, Cyber Spies 2025, Model United Nations, Lego YOUniverse, Junkyard Warriors, Virtual Worlds and Future Cities, Creative Design and Robotics, DROIDS and BOTS, Lego Video Games, App Attack, App Adventures, Make Your First 2-D Video Game, Make Your First 3-D Video Game. $185. www.LFCCworkforce.com. See ad page 51.

West Virginia Apollo Civic Theatre 2013 Youth Summer Theatre Workshop, Apollo Civic Theatre, 128 E. Martin St., Martinsburg. June 17 workshop start date. For students entering 4th grade to finishing 12th grade. Students learn costuming, stage makeup, set design, acting skills, and more. Participants perform musical “Annie” on July 18-21. $200/person. Email ystw@apollo-theatre.org or leave a message at 304/263-6766. www.apollo-theatre.org.

See ad page 50.

Artistic Endeavors Theatre Camp, Musselman High School, Inwood. June 24 to July 14 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for ages 8-14. Workshops and rehearsals produce full length musical in three weeks. Proposed show is Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” $350. Sibling discounts available. MusselmanTheatre@comcast.net.

304/229-1900. See ad on this page.

Math and Science Summer Camp, Martinsburg High School, 701 S. Queen St., Martinsburg. June 24-28 and July 8-12, 9 a.m.3 p.m., for students entering grades 4-7. In this “Around the World” camp, students will dissect organisms, explore with iPads and possibly take field trips. kfisher@access.k12.wv.us.

304/267-3530. See ad on this page.

Shepherdstown School of Dance, 400 S. Princess St., Shepherdstown.

July 8-19, pre-professional intensive study for ages 10-18; July 22-August 2, evening classes for ages 8-18. Also, adult offerings and tap workshops. 304/876-8277. www.shepherdstownschoolofdance.com.

See ad page 5.

17th Anniversary

CAR-REY Soccer Camp Basic Camp, Advanced Skills Camp, and Goal Keeper Camp

July 8-12, 2013

Hagerstown Soccer Club, Salem Ave. Call Carlos Reyes 240-472-1164 email carreysoccer@aol.com or visit www.Car-Reysoccer.com

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Apollo Theatre Youth Summer Theatre Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Artistic Endeavors Theatre Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Ballet and all that Jazz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The Banner School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Best Summer Camp Ever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Bethany Christian Services . . . . . .Inside Back Cover Car-Rey Soccer Camp & Spring Clinic . . . . . . . . . . .52 Child Spirit Consignment Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Cluggy’s Family Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Dr. Tod R. Davis, Developmental Optometry & Therapy Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Discovery Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Educare Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Ellsworth Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Enkore Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Essence of Play Therapy Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Faith Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Frederick Pediatric Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Gaylord Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover Grace Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Grace Academy International Host Program . . . . . . .3 Grafton Integrated Health Network . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Great Cloth Diaper Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 HCC College for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Horses with Hearts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 International Festival, Winchester Parks & Rec . . .49 Jefferson Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 John Wesley Day Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Keystone Women’s Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Kids Closet Consignment Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 The Light of the Child Montessori School . . . . . . . .22 Lord Fairfax Community College Workforce Solutions Youth Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Math & Science Summer Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Milestones & Miracles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Mother Seton School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Mountain View Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Ms. Shelley’s Pony School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Jeffrey Pearlman, D.D.S. & Melanie Newman, D.D.S, Children’s Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . .1 The Pediatric Center of Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Pediatric Dental Center of Frederick . . . . .Back Cover Pediatric Rehabilitation, City Hospital . . . . . . . . . . .27 ProDesign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Rings of Life Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Saint John Regional Catholic School . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Saint Joseph School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Saint Mary Catholic School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum . . . . . . . . .14 Shepherdstown School of Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Shepherdstown Montessori Academy . . . . . . . . . . . .5 STAR Community Equestrian Adventures . . . . . . . .50 Thirty-One Gifts, Lizzy Fontaine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 TotSwap Consignment Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Trinity School of Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Up On The Hill Diapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 VOILÀ! Children’s Art Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Walker Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Walnut Street Dental Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 WIC of Frederick & Washington Co., MD . . . . . . . . .18

Washington Co. Recreation • CarRey Soccer Academy

Spring Youth Soccer Clinics Tuesday Nights! April 16-May 21 Ages 6-8

(6-7 pm) and

9-12

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Hagerstown Soccer Club Complex • Fee $35

Teaching Beginner & Advanced Soccer Skills

By Carlos Reyes. For more information, contact Washington Co. Recreation • www.washco-md.net or 240-313-2805

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ore children have been placed with forever families through Bethany Christian Services than through any other organization in the world. Bethany Christian Services in Martinsburg, WV currently offers Pregnancy Counseling, Domestic Infant Adoption, International Adoption, and Safe Families for Children (SFFC) services.

Our Pregnancy Counseling services are offered free of charge and are focused on supporting expectant parents in their decision to parent or make an adoption plan.

For more information, call 304-620-2695.

Safe Families for Children is a proactive outreach, which helps families who are in crisis before children are abused or neglected.

To find out more about our services and to register for one of our upcoming free Information sessions, contact us at 304-620-2695.

The following statistics demonstrate why we believe that today, more than ever before, Bethany’s work is vital to saving lives, as well as protecting and enhancing the lives of children and families:

I 22% of pregnancies among American women end in abortion, totaling 1.2 million I Annually worldwide, 153 million children are considered orphans I There were an estimated 408,000 U.S. children in foster care in 2010

I There were nearly 107,000 U.S. foster children waiting to be adopted I In 2010, nearly 27,000 children aged out of U.S. foster care I In WV, over 34,000 referrals for child abuse and neglect were made in 2009 Please contact us at 304-620-2695 to find out how you can make a difference!

INFORMATION SESSIONS Domestic Adoption and Safe Families For Children Second Monday of every month 6:30pm – 8:30pm International Adoption Second Tuesday of every month 6:30pm-8:30pm Please call to register or for a list of other upcoming events 304-620-2695 All sessions are held at the BCS office

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