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Keeping Cool When It’s Hot: Kids Playtime

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e’ve had some pretty hot weather recently – almost wherever you are in the US. I don’t know about your kids, but mine are not big fans of the high heat or humidity. In fact, it kind of makes us all a little cranky (ok, not my husband he loves it). To top it all off, we don’t have air conditioning so I needed to figure out some alternative ways of keeping the family cool and happy as well.

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If there's anything in the world that will brighten up a preschooler's day.... it's water play. Water is seriously magical. All you need is a bucket of water, a pool, water gun, a hose or a sprinkler to make your child and her friends happy and engaged. But I’m throwing in some new ideas that will captivate your kids. And if the kids are happy, we’re happy! ◆ Sounds odd, I know but it’s a great way to entertain small kids. Empty your ice cube maker into a large storage container and you have a cold sensory/art bin for the kids to use. Grab some washable liquid tempera paint and paint brushes and let your kids paint the ice.

They will be entertained for a long time just sitting and painting and decorating. If the paint is thin enough, it will freeze as it hit the ice. If the paint is thick, it will drip and move in the water. Bottom line: it’s so fun I bet you’ll have to get in on the action!

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water, sponges and a hose but put them to work on their own plastic car. I recommend bathing suits for this one – for all of you, not just the kids! ◆ This one is messy but super fun and easy. Fill ice cube trays with liquid watercolors and freeze them overnight. In the morning grab lots of paper or a huge sheet of fabric and put it on a table (no table? Lay it on grass or driveway), fill a bowl with the ice cubes and let the kids go. As the cubes melt the fabric gets covered in colors. This sensory play is great for kids and what’s more, they don’t just paint with the ice. They will stack it, make rainbows with it and hoard and stockpile the different colors. In the end you can hang up the sheet to dry and have a lovely place to hide behind.

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◆ A great way to experience sensory play and still stay cool. There are endless way to play with this. My son loved to build boats out of legos and see which ones floated. You can make it partially water and another part sand. Your kids own beach to experience. Or grab some cooking utensils like a ladle and spoons, bowls, cups, and for sure the egg beater. Throw some pennies, beads or pebbles in and let them scoop them up. There are so many variations on bead soup or a wishing well that can appear on a whim.

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◆ Take a giant bucket or water table or kiddy pool and toss those plastic letters into the water. Let the kids scoop them up with spoons or smaller bowls. See if they can name the letters as they pull them out. You could even have them grab a certain amount and see if they can spell a word or spell the sound of a word!

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◆ There are endless ways to use water balloons and nearly all of them are fun--other than perhaps a few tears when a sibling throws to hard and another. In addition to just tossing water balloons at each other though, I would fill a kiddie pool with them and place it between some targets. For instance, if you have a short basketball hoop; that’s perfect. Let the kids stand wherever they want based on age and size and let them rip. Ready, aim, fire right into the basketball hoop. No basketball hoop? No problem. Get a big bucket or plastic rings you can put on the ground. Let’s face it, our toddlers are likely to just toss the balloons up and let em splash at their feet. Anything goes.

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◆ After all their playing, the kids will surely need to cool off with a chilly treat. Make snack time hands-on with easy food-based activities and ideas! Create your own popsicles with fruit juice or even jello; use Kool Aid to make a syrup to put over crushed ice for a do-ityourself snow cone or stick with the art theme and decorate your own ice cream using natural food coloring, sprinkles, syrup and colored sugar. Yum.

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Whether you’ve got a water bug in your family or a budding artist on your hands, there’s a lot of exciting ways to keep cool in this scorching hot heat! Try a few out with your kids and let me know how they liked them.

Dana Baker is a writer, not-so-perfect mom of two, and a parenting coach. Dana offers advice from the trenches, a nonjudgmental ear and tips/feedback based on the science of psychology and the reality of parenting.

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Living Healthier

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Top Summer Dangers for Kids

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ummer is the perfect opportunity for parents to find that elusive balance of structured playtime and unstructured fun time for their kids. The idea of youngsters being able to explore on their own can be a truly wonderful experience. Still, there are some areas where parents always need to apply the same basic safety rules. Here are the top summer dangers for kids.

Poisoning

Poison center statistics report there is one poison exposure in the U.S. every 14 seconds. Parents and caregivers should have the National Poison Hotline in their phone contacts: 1-800-222-1222. There may also be a local poison control center in your specific area. Poisons take the form of gases like carbon monoxide or propane fumes; sprays such as oven cleaners or insect sprays; liquids like household cleaners, gasoline, antifreeze, pool chemicals or medicine; solids include berries from various outdoor bushes, chewable medicine, or parts of different houseplants.

Drowning

Children need constant supervision when they are around even a small amount of water. If you have a pool of any kind find a way to secure it, then remember it is never completely secure. The tragic drowning death of athlete Bode Miller’s young daughter in June of 2018 shows it only takes seconds for any child to get into trouble with water.

Cars or other vehicles

Summer temperatures mean inside a car gets much hotter than the outside air temperature. Never leave a child unattended in a car in the summer, or anytime.

Also, look carefully when pulling away from the curb or backing out of a driveway.

Statistics show children can be seriously injured or killed if drivers cannot seem them when they first move their vehicle. www.childguidemagazine.com

Head injury

Helmets and other protective gear are essential for riding a bike, skating, skateboarding, riding a scooter or ATV. The Brain Injury Association of American reports that every 21 seconds someone in this country suffers traumatic brain injury from some type of accident.

Boating and watercraft injury

Personal flotation devices (pfds) otherwise known as life jackets or life preservers are required equipment on boats on all waters supervised by the U.S. Coast Guard. They also are a commonsense way to protect everyone, swimmers and nonswimmers when they are on the water.

Purchase life jackets or life preservers that have been approved by the Coast Guard.

The devices come in all sizes so make sure there is one for everyone, from the youngest to the oldest passenger on your boat, jet ski, kayak or canoe.

Lightning

Every year people are killed and injured from lightning strikes. While the number of lightning deaths in the U.S. annually averages between 28 to 51, the riskiest activities include summer favorites like fishing, boating, camping and golf. Parents should teach children to seek safe shelter if they hear thunder, even if they cannot see the lightning. If there is no shelter available, experts recommend getting to an open space then squating low to the ground as quickly as possible.

Sharon Zoumbaris is a librarian, freelance writer and author of several books dealing with health and nutrition. She lives with her family in Staunton, VA where they also run Geezer Farm, a small farm that produces organically-grown fruits and vegetables to sell at the Staunton Farmers Market.

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Follow Our Adventure

Yogi Bear Camping

by Jeanne-marie Williams

o would you like to go camping with us at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park?” my friend Kelly asked me. If it had been tent camping, a prissy girl like me would have likely declined. But I knew Kelly and her husband Gary had a very nice camper and that Gabriel would enjoy the adventure, so we scheduled a weekend to make it happen.

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Ever the gracious hosts, Kelly and her family had arrived at the campground, well before we did, to set up camp and welcome us. We met Kelly and Gabriel’s buddy Kayden at the entrance of the park, and followed them to their campsite. As I slowly drove through the park, we passed the mini-golf course and playgrounds, and I knew that Gabriel would find many things to enjoy during the weekend.

At the campsite, Gabriel and I toted our clothes, linens, and contributions to the food into the camper, and Kelly showed us around. While compact, the camper featured four expanding slides, and I was impressed with the use of space throughout and how Kelly had decorated the camper to make it feel homey.

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Gabriel was impressed with the little bathroom inside the camper and said that was his favorite feature.

We stored the groceries, and since I normally do not buy chips, Gabriel proudly showed off the bag of chips we had purchased and explained that “the blue bag means that they are cool ranch.” He was excited when we finally opened them at our dinner of grilled hamburgers and hot dogs shortly after we arrived.

Kelly handed me the park schedule to review, and I was amazed by the number of amenities and fun activities the park offered its guests, such as laser tag and zip lining. The night we arrived, there was an island party with steel drum music and a Boo Boo character interaction at the pool, so we wandered over after dinner. Gabriel and Kayden seemed to enjoy meeting Boo Boo, but then Gabriel noticed the jumping pillow next to the pool.

Once we entered the jumping pillow area, Kelly and I knew it was time to sit in the chairs to have a nice long chat. Kayden and Gabriel were content to jump for such an extended time, we were only able to lure them back to the camper with the promise of watching a movie

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once they had cleaned up from playing. Halfway through their movie, two tired kids were ready to tumble into bed. Kelly and I opened up the sofa bed to put the sheets on it, and Gabriel was completely amazed. I did not think about the fact that he had never seen one before, and he was pretty excited that we would sleep on such a unique contraption.

Saturday morning, Gabriel and Kayden awoke recharged and ready to go play. Breakfast was followed by a trip to one of the playgrounds dotting the campground and more time on the jumping pillow until the pool was open. “How many more minutes until the pool opens?” was the constant question until the pool finally opened.

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of the pool for a bit to eat lunch.

Gabriel climbed the stairs in the play area to shoot a water cannon or use the slide at the side of the pirate ship. Every ten minutes or so, water was dumped from a high tower, and Gabriel never missed a chance to go running under it so that all of that water would come rushing over his head and face. He stood there elated while it rapidly poured over him and his companions that came scurrying from all directions of the play area to get drenched.

Honestly, I thought all of the time in the water would have completely worn Gabriel out, but he and Kayden were ready to go back to the jumping pillow after Saturday night’s dinner. They made new friends with other children who had bouncy balls in the jumping pillow area, and they jumped energetically and tossed the balls to each other until we again lured them away with the promise of a movie in the camper.

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nights, and we had so much fun, they easily talked us into staying a second night with them. Gabriel and I were so worn out that we completely crashed on the sofa bed.

When we got ready to leave the next morning after breakfast and a last trip to the playground, I told Kelly and Gary that since I had only packed enough clothes for one night, I had sniffed my clothes and wore again the ones that smelled the least terrible. They informed me that I had become a real camper during the course of the weekend.

I was thankful that our friends helped Gabriel have an opportunity to go camping. It was a great experience with our dear friends, and it is a memory we will always cherish.

Jeanne-Marie Williams is an analyst and a single mom, who delights in homeschooling her son and taking him on adventures. She has too many hobbies and too little free time. She particularly enjoys finding humor in every day life and serving as her family's historian.

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hat do you mean you don’t know where your new shoes are? You haven’t even had them for a week!” I screamed at my daughter as steam simmered out of my ears and my face burnt with rage.

Did I lose my temper in that moment? Yes. Did I feel badly about it? Only partially. I was furious that my daughter had no idea where her sneakers were that I just ordered a few days earlier. She went to camp the previous day with them on, but now she had no idea where they were. It is just so frustrating to have something you pay a decent amount of money for vanish into thin air. On top of that, I discovered that they were missing two minutes before we needed to walk out the door to get to camp in the morning. Just a little bit stressful.

I screamed, I yelled, I threw a fit. My behavior was definitely overblown as a reaction to a five-year-old losing a material item (I know, it’s just stuff!), but I also know that if she does not learn that this is a big deal, how will she ever learn responsibility for her belongings and the value of a dollar? I joked that she would have to find a way to earn the money to pay for new shoes. The bewildered look I got in return meant it was time to explore the best ways to teach young children responsibility so that I do not have to experience that stressful scene again.

Are my expectations too high? According to child psychologist Cheryl Gilbert Mac Leod interviewed by Today’s Parent, young children are focused on so many things at once that it is common for them to lose their gear. We can expect children up to age six to lose their belongings at times. When they enter elementary school, they can begin to take on more responsibility and understand consequences for their actions. Set some rules with them about which items you will replace, how many times you will replace them, and any other sacrifices they will have to make such as doing chores to “earn” things or giving up certain privileges like screen time.

Some kids may be naturally organized, but for the most part it is up to us to teach them how to keep track of their things and to realize the importance of responsibility. There are some simple practical solutions, but also some deeper, more life-long lessons

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that we can teach our children about responsibility, respect, and the value of a dollar.

Practical Solutions

Let’s start with some practical solutions to help our children keep better track of their belongings.

Set reminders based on their schedule. Talk to your children about their daily schedule and point out important actions to take throughout the day, such as putting their lunchbox back into their backpack after their lunch period, putting their clothes in their backpack after a swim lesson, and keeping track of their water bottle throughout the day. Ask them to double check that they have all their belongings before they leave school or camp at the end of the day.

Forming these habits based on a consistent routine can be very effective and used in so many other situations down the road.

Label everything. Although it is a time investment up front, labeling your children’s belongings provides an insurance policy in case they do forget or misplace something. Hopefully someone will find the lost item and take it to the lost and found so that you can retrieve it later. You can simply use a Sharpie marker or purchase some name labels online.

Make a checklist. Work with your children to write a list of their key belongings—such as a lunchbox, sweatshirt, sunglasses, hat, homework folder—that they need to make sure they have before they leave the house in the morning and before they come home at the end of the day. Review this list over and over again with them until it is ingrained in their memory. Be sure to review the list together so that you are also checking that they have everything they need.

Prompt them with specific questions. Yes, we parents are known to nag, but it is necessary at times. Be proactive by asking them questions based on the checklist you created. “Do you have your hat and sunglasses for the day? Don’t forget to put them in your backpack when you are not using them.”

Eventually, they will hear your questions enough that they will come up with them on their own.

Make it fun. Today’s Parent offers a really clever tip: try teaching your kids a catchy song, cheer, or acronym to remember their gear. www.childguidemagazine.com

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Doing Summer Reading Activities Can Pay Huge Dividends Parents: Bookworms are typically good students. The more your children read, the more likely they will become skilled readers who love the printed word.

Every summer our Dear Teacher column offers activities that will keep your children’s academic skills sharp. This year our focus is on reading – the skill that affects every subject in school.

Hopefully, by having fun with reading this summer, your children will become avid readers. On our Dear Teacher website, they will find even more reading activities under “Learning Activities.”

Start out with Riddle Fun

A riddle can be described as a question that needs to be solved using one’s intelligence and reasoning. Have your children find riddles online and in books to share for several nights at the dinner table. There are popular riddles like Albert Einstein’s riddle that he estimates only 2 percent of the population can solve. And there is the riddle in Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland that asks: “Why is a raven like a writing desk?” Hobbit readers might like to find the riddle that Bilbo Baggins used to stump Gollum so he could escape from a tunnel under the Misty Mountains.

Challenge your children to find the answer to this 4000 BC riddle: “There is a house. One enters it blind and comes out seeing.

What is it?”

Graphic Novels Can Entice Reluctant Readers

A graphic novel is defined as a work of fiction or nonfiction using comic strips published as a book. Introduce your readers to classic literary works by having them read several of them in graphic novel format. Reluctant readers can be enticed to read more by reading graphic novels.

It can be difficult to find graphic novels that are both good quality and appealing to specific age groups. Two good lists found online are those put out the American Library Association and by Common Sense Media.

Make Poetry Reading Fun

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the early grades. So, read nursery rhymes and poems to them as they will learn so much about phonemic awareness.

Too few older children read poetry. Fortunately, there are poets who make poetry reading fun. Introduce them to the poems of Shel Silverstein, Bruce Lansky, Jack Prelutsky and Judith Viorst. Then try to hook them on more serious poetry by reading to them the poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Maya Angelou, Walt Whitman, Robert Frost and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. These are poets with whom everyone should be familiar.

Patriotic Reading will Acquaint Children with American History

This is the month with the Fourth of July so reading about our history is appropriate. Then your children can share what they have learned with the rest of the family.

Visit readingrockets.org and you will find a list of recommended books for children up to 9-years-old. Each book has information about real and legendary heroes and heroines.

On history.com, your older children can look at its “Day in History” and find a new story every day for what happened on that day in history. Online at constitution facts.com, have your children click on “Declaration of Independence” to find out more details about the signers and signing of the Declaration.

For red, white and blue fun, have them visit our Dear Teacher website’s more science learning activities and find patriotic activities. They will learn about safe things that they can do to celebrate the Fourth like experiencing “Fireworks in their Mouths” or creating fireworks in a glass.

Word Games Can Be Great Vocabulary Builders

Your children can have fun and not even realize that at the same time they are building their vocabularies. On television or apps, they can view Wheel of Fortune and Chain Reaction.

Then there are games in which they need to arrange letters such as Boggle and the many variants of Scrabble.

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Lessons For A Lifetime

The simple act of my daughter losing her new sneakers at camp prompted some important lessons that she can carry with her for a lifetime. Although I did not handle the moment as calmly as I should have, my daughter got the message that she was irresponsible and her actions had consequences. First, she felt uneasy that I was scolding her – she prefers a happy mommy.

Second, she needed to understand that I was not going to immediately hop on Amazon and re-order those same 45 dollar shoes just because she loved them.

That day she wore her old, beat up, slightly-too-small sneakers that she was so happy to leave behind when the new ones arrived. And when I asked her how she was going to earn the money to order new shoes, she realized that so much of what she has and loves costs money, and that needs to be earned by hard work.

I knew that if I simply “came to the rescue” my daughter would grow up with an entitled expectation. There has been a lot of talk about entitled children lately. These children grow up www.childguidemagazine.com

feeling privileged because their parents believe that they should be happy all the time and never face consequences for their actions. Marsha B. Sauls, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist, explains that these children become belligerent, angry, lazy, selfish, incapable of planning ahead, and unable to understand how their behavior and choices impact others.

Instead, I am trying to raise responsible children who understand that there are consequences for their actions.

This means my children won’t always be completely happy. They won't automatically get things just because they want them. It’s not just that I want my kids to be responsible for materials things; responsibility impacts so many aspects of their lives. If they learn to take care of their own toys and clothes now, then they will respect other people and their stuff, too.

They will grasp the value of working hard to be able to pay for things, which will help them to manage their time and money more wisely. They will also begin to see the importance of helping people who do not have nearly as much as they do. Finally, they will

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feel empowered and develop selfesteem because they have control over their own behavior, which can help them achieve their goals and desires throughout life.

Back to those shoes. I am happy to report that we found the sneakers in a bin in the hallway at camp. But now my son lost his sweatshirt…

Sarah Lyons, mother of six, has been published in Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine KC Parent, Austin Family, Creative Child and over 120 other parenting publications.

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Dear Teacher Finally, play some paper and pencil word games with them to hook them on crossword puzzles, cryptograms and word searches.

Reading Check-up Time Before the new School Year Private Schools, Preschools, Child Care & Extracurricular Activities

Maryland

Educare Learning Center Jefferson www.educatewithcare.com 301-834-9007 Saint John Regional Catholic School Frederick www.sjrcs.org 301-662-6722

West Virginia

Dance Dimensions, LLC Hedgesville www.dancewv.com 304-671-3688 The Light of the Child Montessori School Shepherdstown www.thelightofthechildmontessorischool.com 304-268-7075

Shepherdstown School of Dance Shepherdstown www.shepherdstownschoolofdance.com 304-886-8398

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For our final reading activity parents should take the time to visit the DearTeacher.com website, where you will be able to find out your children's reading level before the start of the school year. Just give them the free San Diego Reading Assessment on the home page. This assessment has stood up to examination by numerous researchers as a good indicator of children's reading levels. It will not give you the whole picture of your children's reading ability, but it will tell you how well your children are reading words at each grade level.

The advantage of knowing your children's reading level is that you will have an idea before school starts of whether they are reading below, above or on grade level.

If they are reading below or considerably below grade level, you should discuss this as soon as possible with their teachers.

Find out what help can be given to them at school. For some a test for learning disabilities will be appropriate.

Summer Vacation Boredom Fighters

Question: My kids have a history of getting bored fairly early in their summer vacation, please give me a list of some boredom busters. – Avoiding Boredom Answer: It doesn’t take too long for some children to lament, “I'm bored.” There are many activities in every community that can keep them interested from sports to summer school. Here are some of our suggestions to keep your children busy so they can never say, “I’m bored.” n Neighborhood movie night: Your children will have a lot to do to set it up.

First, they must transform the backyard into a movie theater. This can be done with only a projector and a large bed sheet. They also need to select a movie to show, make posters to advertise and create tickets for admission. A decision needs to be made on whether to have refreshments available and what type of seating there will be. n Lunchtime book club: Children will pack up their favorite lunch, get a bottle of water and grab a good book. Next, they head to a community swimming pool or the local park. Reading outside in the summer is great. Everyone can read and eat their lunch. Then at the end of a chapter the

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group can discuss what they have read if all have read the same book and predict what they think will happen in the next chapter. If the children are reading different books, they can just talk about their own book. n Adventure Day: Select one day a week as the day when you and your children will do something out of the ordinary. The choices are absolutely endless. Go visit a museum, a train or bus station, a fire station, city hall, the state capitol, a planetarium, an aquarium or a factory that offers tours. Ride a bus or take a tram to somewhere they have never been before. Go out in the country and pick berries, tomatoes and corn for dinner. n Scavenger hunts with a theme such as plants and geocaching for hidden treasure are other boredom-fighting activities.

Children Need to Be Taught to Handle Adversity

Question: Our kid expects to succeed all the time in school and sports. When he doesn’t, he gets very upset. How can we help him handle failure?

– Need to Succeed Answer: Everyone likes to succeed.

Who doesn’t want to get the promotion, ace the quiz or be on the winning soccer team? Nevertheless, children have to learn to cope with failure, from losing a board game to failing a test. Unfortunately, high-achieving students can be quite afraid of being “bad” at anything.

School just gets harder and harder every year, so you want your son to begin to develop a “can do” attitude. You do not want him to become a child who gives up easily and expects to fail. Should there be an area in which your son is truly in over his head, get him help as soon as possible.

When your son does not do well at something, either academically or sports related, it is probably because he has not sufficiently mastered the skill. Help him think of ways he could have done better.

And show him how far he has come in mastering a skill. By doing this, he will be able to handle other difficult situations when they occur and still be able to control his emotions.

Parents should send questions and comments to dearteacher@dearteacher.com or ask them on the columnists’ website at www.dearteacher.com.

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Reading with Dogs Local libraries promote literacy in a unique and fun way

BY BETH VOLLMER

Wags for Hope

The R.E.A.D. sessions, Reading Education Assistance Dogs, by Wags for Hope is a wonderful reading program where children can practice their reading and literacy skills by reading to nonjudgmental dogs and cats. The program is one hour, with children reading to the animals in 15-minute intervals. It is offered to children in kindergarten through fifth grade.

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library branches, working with Wags for Hope. Reading to animals develops the children’s confidence in a fun, positive way, while encouraging a loving and respectful relationship for animals. Kim Martinez, Communications at Frederick County Public Library adds, “Frederick County Public Library is dedicated to influencing the passion for lifelong learning and reading.” Developing an interest in books and learning begins with teaching children at a young age, which helps develop and promote literacy.

The dogs and cats used in the program are therapy animals, who are loved and cherished family members that reside with the Wags for Hope team members. The temperament of the animals has been evaluated to ensure they are calm and well behaved to sit and listen to children read.

Wags for Hope has been involved with the R.E.A.D. program, an international organization for the last 10 years.

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There are some children that cannot read, but want to sit with the dog, which is welcomed. The Wags for Hope teams will then read the book for the child to the dog or cat. The child enhances their literacy and listening skills, while developing a love for animals and reading.

Frederick County Public Libraries have offered the program for the last 10 years after being contacted by the Wags for Hope organization, a locally based, nonprofit group. The R.E.A.D. program was initially created by Intermountain Therapy Animals in Utah.

Come Read with a Friend

I took my 4-year-old son, Micah, to the Washington County Free Library on a Saturday morning to sit by a trained therapy dog named

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Isla (lab/golden retriever mix) and listen to a book being read to him. The program, Come Read with a Friend, is put together by non-profit, Pet Partners, and encourages kids to read books and get excited about reading. The starting age for a child to read to Isla is elementary school, but younger kids like my son can sit beside Isla and listen to a story being read to them.

Paula Kretzer, a therapy dog handler and Isla’s owner, runs the session by sitting on a pink blanket and reading a book to the younger crowd, who enjoy listening and sitting by Isla. My son loves dogs, so he was all over Isla, hugging and patting her – she sat calmly and enjoyed the attention.

Typically, one or two kids can sit by Isla and read, but if there is a large group, a line is formed and each child takes turns with Isla. When we were there, there were only a few kids, so my son enjoyed spending time listening to the book and hugging Isla, who was a sweet girl. Paula says, “Our goal is to provide a fun and relaxed environment. Isla doesn’t mind if the kids struggle with words or need a little extra help, because they feel more comfortable reading to a dog. I look forward to the program growing and hope the public schools will get on board so all kids can benefit from it.” I found this program great, and I’m glad my son was able to be a part of it. We will definitely return!

Come Read with a Friend takes place monthly on Saturdays at the main library. It is recommended to call ahead to get the correct start time.

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Paws for Reading is a local program held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 2 pm at the Handley Library in Winchester, Virginia. It is for beginning readers, ages 3-8 years old. There are two dogs at a time in their own special space, where they can sit or lay and receive pats and hugs, while listening to the story and supporting the kids. The library partners with the Blue Ridge Training Dog Club, which has dogs and owners that are trained to work in therapeutic settings.

A beginning reader book display is set up that includes dog books to choose from and check out to take home.

Reading to a trained therapy dog is a safe, nurturing environment for a child to practice sounding out words at their own pace. Paws for Reading is a "fan favorite," where kids love coming to the library and seeing their furry friends.

Katie Moss, Youth Services Supervisor and coordinator of the program, says: “Our goal is to encourage strong readers and support those important early literacy skills of talking and reading. We base most of our literacy-centered programs on the Every Child Ready to Read movement. My hope is that beginning readers will gain confidence in learning to read aloud and continue to work on their reading comprehension skills.”

Success stories include kids that repeatedly return to the program and have grown close to the dogs through the years. The library strives to have strong connections with the community and encourages kids and their families to visit the Paws for Reading program and continue to check out their books and resources.

Beth Vollmer lives in Hagerstown, with her son, Micah.

Beth is passionate about writing, photography, animals, nutrition and exercise. She has an Associate's in paralegal from HBC and a Bachelor's in English from UMUC.

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11400 Robinwood Dr. 6:15-7:30 p.m. “United States 229th Army Band.” Free outdoor concert.

“Transformations,” Berkeley Art Works, 116 N. 240/500-2346. http://hagerstowncc.edu/ Queen St., Martinsburg. Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; alumni-friends.

Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Art exhibit. to 3 Hagerstown Suns Home Baseball www.berkeleyartswv.org.

Games, Hagerstown (MD) Municipal Stadium, Through July 27 274 East Memorial Blvd. 7:05 p.m. Suns vs.

Greensboro Grasshoppers. Admission. 301/791“Mixed Media Mash-Up,” Berkeley Art Works, 6266. www.hagerstownsuns.com.

116 N. Queen St., Martinsburg. Sat., 9-10:30 to 6 Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company a.m. A mix of painting, printmaking, recycled Carnival, Walkersville (MD) Carnival Grounds, papermaking, and collage. For grades 3 & up.

79 W. Frederick St. 6-10:30 p.m. Rides, games 304/620-6277. www.berkeleyartswv.org. for all ages, food, and live entertainment.

Through July 30 Walkersville Independence Day Celebration is on “Luc Alain Fiedler: The Nature of Things” and July 5 with a gigantic Fireworks display.

“Kellie Mellie: Light and the Lack Thereof,” www.visitfrederick.org.

Washington County Arts Council, 34 S. Potomac Smithsburg Carnival, Fire Hall Grounds, 22 N. St., Hagerstown. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., Main St., Smithsburg, MD. 6-11 p.m. Food, live 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.washingtoncountyarts.com. entertainment, games and rides. 301/573-1311. to 7 The Fort is Pretty Full: The Fort and the Through August 15 American Revolution, Fort Frederick State Summerfest Family Theatre, Baker Park Bandshell, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Thurs., 10 Park, 11100 Fort Frederick Rd., Big Pool, MD. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Programs on the fort in the Revolua.m. No show July 4. High quality entertainment tion, musket firing demos, soldier’s cooking for Frederick’s youngsters. 301/600-2841. demos, uniform and clothing programs, inter www.visitfrederick.org. active military drills, and more. 301/842-2155.

Through August 23 Arboretum Walking Tour, Foundation of the Fridays @ Five Summer Concert Series, 100 E. State Arboretum, Blandy Farm, Boyce, VA. 9King St., Martinsburg. Fri., 5-7 p.m. Free outdoor 10:30 a.m. Approximately 1-1/2 miles. Free. concerts by well-known musicians, bands and Reservations required. 540/837-1758, x224.

Martinsburg artists. www.travelwv.com/events. www.blandy.virginia.edu.

Read with Keyote and the Frederick Keys, Through August 24 Emmitsburg (MD) Branch Library, 300A S. Seton “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children’s Ave. 10:30-11 a.m. Hear a story, ask questions, and take pictures with Frederick Keys mascot Theater, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Fri. & Keyote and a Keys player. 301/600-6329.

Sat., 6 p.m.; August 11, 1 p.m. Dinner and a www.fcpl.org. show. Check website for schedule. $39.50HRLS Puppets on Tour, Bowman Library, 871 $49.50. Children under 5 not permitted to Tasker Rd., Stephens City, VA. 11 a.m. Teen Mainstage Production. 301/739-7469. puppeteers bring a program of song and dance. www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com.

540/869-9000.

Through August 25 “An Introduction to Taiko: the Art of Japanese Summer Concert Series, Baker Park Band Shell, Drumming,” C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Sun., 7-8:30 p.m.

Patrick St., Frederick. 2-3 p.m. Local drummer, Local and regional performers from blues and Mark H. Rooney, will present a blend of full-body swing groups to outstanding tribute artists. drumming based in the Japanese tradition.

Canned food and cash donations accepted to Grades K-8. 301/600-1630. www.fcpl.org. benefit Frederick Food Bank.

Paint Party, Walkersville (MD) Branch Library, 57 www.visitfrederick.org.

W. Frederick St. 3-5 p.m. Paint a masterpiece Hagerstown City Park Summer Concert Series, inspired by Hubble Space Telescope images.

501 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown. Sun., 7:30-9 p.m. Open to first 10 attendees. Grades 6-12.

Join the Hagerstown Municipal Band for their 301/600-8200. www.fcpl.org.

105th season. Free outdoor concert. 717/263Choose Civility: Sensory Friendly Hangout, 4595. http://hagerstownband.org.

Brunswick (MD) Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave. 4:30-5:15 p.m. Crafts, games, and hands-on activities designed for elementary-aged children with sensory integration challenges or autism HRLS Puppets on Tour, Clarke County Library, spectrum disorders, their families, and friends.

Grades K-5. 301/600-7250. www.fcpl.org.

101 Chalmers Ct., Berryville, VA. 10:30 a.m.

Carnival Fun, Walkersville (MD) Branch Library, Teen puppeteers of Handley Regional Library 57 W. Frederick St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Bring the System bring a program of song and dance. family and enjoy carnival based games. Grades 540/955-5144.

K-5. 301/600-8200. www.fcpl.org.

Read with Keyote and the Frederick Keys, to 23 Children’s Summer Stories, Renfrew Edward F. Fry Memorial Library, 1635 Ballenger Institute, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. Creek Pike, Point of Rocks, MD. 10:30-11 a.m.

Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Theme: Oceans.

Hear a story, ask questions, and take pictures Free. 717/762-0373. www.renfrewinstitute.org. with Frederick Keys mascot Keyote and a Keys Color with a Sheriff, Handley Library, 100 E. player. Ages 0-10. 301/874-4560. www.fcpl.org.

Piccadilly St., Winchester. 4 p.m. 540/662HRLS Puppets on Tour, Handley Regional Library, 9041.

100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester. 2 p.m. Teen Boonsboro Independence Day Celebration, puppeteers bring a program of song and dance.

Shafter Park, 37 Park Dr., Boonsboro, MD. 5-10 540/662-9041. p.m. DJ, Rohrersville Band, children’s activities, Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series, local food, and fireworks at dusk.

Hagerstown Community College Amphitheater, http://town.boonsboro.md.us.

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301/739-8577, x180. http://hagerstownmd.org.

Summer Family Movie Day, Hancock Library, 231 Hancock Veterans Parkway, Hancock. 1 p.m. 301/678-5300. www.washcolibrary.org.

First Fridays Celebration of the Arts, Old Town Winchester. 6-10 p.m. Special gallery events, musicians playing in restaurants and cafes, and many shops stay open late. www.oldtownwinchesterva.com.

Star-Spangled Fireworks Train, Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville, MD. 8 p.m. Reservations required. $10-$12. Children under age 2 ride free if on a lap. 301/898-0899.

Outdoor Movie, Sharpsburg Little League Field on High Street, Sharpsburg, MD. 8 p.m. “Captain Marvel.” Rated PG-13. 301/432-8825. www.washcolibrary.org. & 6 “Planet Claire: A Sci-Fi Go-Go Musical,” Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Fun Company, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 8 p.m. Part of MET Youth Summer Series featuring young , 10, 17, 24, 31 & Aug 7 & 14 Summer Kids Movies, Leitersburg Cinemas, area performers. Admission. 301/694-4744.

20145 Leitersburg Pike, Hagerstown. 10:30 a.m. to 7 Sharpsburg Founder’s Day Leitersburg Cinemas will feature PG and G Celebration, Antietam Creek Vineyard on Fri., movies on Wednesdays, June 26 through August Sharpsburg Town Square on Sat., Community 14. $4.50. Admission includes kid-sized popcorn Church service Sun. Fri., 6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 and fountain drink. Movies: “Madagascar” (7/3), p.m. Find us on Facebook.

“Puss In Boots” (7/10), “Monsters vs. Aliens” , 12, 19 & 26 Dance Party, Handley (7/17), “Chicken Run” (7/24), “An American Tail” Library, 100 E. Piccadilly St., Winchester.

(7/31), “Despicable Me” (8/7) & “Minions” 10:30 a.m. Toddlers, preschoolers and their (8/14). 240/329-2062. grown-ups are welcome to come dance. www.leitersburgcinemas.com.

540/662-9041, x11.

22nd Annual Liberty 5K and Kids Mile to 28 Contemporary American Theater Race, Winchester Parks & Recreation, Jim Festival, Shepherd University, ShepherdsBarnett Park, 1001 E. Cork St., Winchester. 8 town, WV. This nationally recognized festival a.m. Prizes and awards for top runners. Race fee. presents some of the newest plays in America.

Register online at www.liberty5kwinchester.com. See six new plays in rotating repertory. Check www.winchesterva.gov. with theater for age appropriateness. Admission.

Run for Freedom 5K, Williamsport American 800/999-2283. http://catf.org.

Legion, 400 American Legion Ave., Williamsport, Patriotic Celebration, Marker-Miller Orchards, MD. 8 a.m. Jack E. Barr Memorial Run. 5K for the 3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester. 9 a.m.whole family to support the Associated Builders 5 p.m. www.markermillerorchards.com. and Contractors, Cumberland Valley Chapter’s Kid’s Club: DIY Wind Chimes, Mar-Lu View apprenticeship program, as well as honor local Nursery & Landscaping, Inc., 3810 Lander Rd., military members past and present. 301/739Jefferson, MD. 10 a.m.-12 noon. Construct a one1190. www.visithagerstown.com. of-a-kind wind chime using recyclables, items 12th Anniversary Salamander Scramble 5K, from nature, and anything you already have lying Renfrew Institute, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, around your house. All ages. Parents, please plan PA. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free for spectators. Entry fee for to be your child’s “helper” during class. $5 per Team Salamander. Scramble around Waynesboro wind chime. 301/662-6000. to raise funds for Renfrew Institute. 717/762Junior Astronaut Training, Emmitsburg (MD) 0373. www.renfrewinstitute.org.

Branch Library, 300A S. Seton Ave. 10:30-11:30 The Barbara Fritchie Classic, Frederick a.m. Participate in hands-on activities as we Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 10 discover what it takes to become an astronaut. a.m.-5 p.m. Oldest running dirt track race in Grades K-3. 301/600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

America. $20, adults; $10, ages 7-12; free, ages Civil War Walking Tour, Heritage Frederick, 24 E. 6 & under with paid adult. 301/788-5173.

Church St., Frederick. 11 a.m. Explore what it was 2019 Shepherdstown 4th of July Parade and like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. $7Picnic, W. High St., Shepherdstown, WV. 11 a.m.- $10. 301/663-1188. www.visitfrederick.org.

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Sensory Sensitive Storytime, Handley Library, Frederick’s 4th: An Independence Day 100 E. Piccadilly St., Winchester. 11:30 a.m. A Celebration, Baker Park Band Shell, 121 N. program designed for children of all abilities in an Bentz St., Frederick. 12 noon-dusk. Two stages of inclusive environment of stories, rhymes, entertainment along with family-friendly rides, movement and song. Geared especially for activities, and fireworks. Free. 301/600-2841. children on the autism spectrum and those with Independence Day Celebration, Byron Memorial sensory integration challenges. Registration Park, Williamsport, MD. 12 noon-dark. required. All ages. 540/662-9041.

Concessions, concerts, patriotic concert at 7:30 Family Movie, Handley Library, 100 E. Piccadilly p.m., followed by fireworks at dusk. 301/223St., Winchester. 12 noon. “Finding Dory.”

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540/662-9041, x11.

Fireworks at Fairgrounds Park, 351 N. Paws for Reading, Bowman Library, Children’s Cleveland Ave., Hagerstown. 8-10 p.m. Food Room, 871 Tasker Rd., Stephens City, VA. 1-2:15 Rockin’ Independence Eve, Loudoun Street Mall and Old Town Winchester. 5-11 p.m. Free, familyoriented event for all ages. Free concert, beer & wine garden, children’s activities, and more. www.winchesterva.gov.

Independence Jam, Clear Spring High School, 12630 Broadfording Rd., Clear Spring, MD. 6-10 p.m. Music, games, and fireworks. 301/8422252. www.visithagerstown.com.

Encounter City Park 2019 Concert, Hagerstown City Park, 501 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown. 7-9 p.m.

“Day Star.” Free concert. www.encountercitypark.org.

Independence Day Celebration, Brunswick Middle School Complex, 301 Cummings Dr., Brunswick, MD. 9:30-10 p.m. Fireworks display.

Free. 301/834-7500. www.visitfrederick.org. to 24 Nose to Nose with Nature, Renfrew Institute, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. Explore nature’s best spots in the Renfrew Park. $4-$5. Grades K-3.

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Springs Farmers Market and shops on Fairfax Street. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Juried monthly outdoor art fair for local and regional artists to show and sell p.m. Read a favorite book to a canine listener. their work. 304/258-6419.

Free. 540/869-9000, x215. , 14, 21 & 27 Historic Frederick Walking Family Movie, Washington County Free Library, Tour, Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., 100 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m.

Frederick. Experience the history and beauty of 301/739-3250. www.washcolibrary.org. downtown Frederick. 11 a.m., 4th & 5th Sat.; Creative Outlet at The Delaplaine Arts Center, 1:30 p.m., 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sun. $7-$10.

40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. 3-5 p.m. “Beatrix 301/663-1188. www.visitfrederick.org.

Potter – United Kingdom.” Make rabbit puppets. , 14, 21 & 28 Red Run Park Summer Family-friendly event that offers drop-in art Concerts, Red Run Park, Rt. 16, Rouzerville, activities for all ages. $2 per artist. 301/698PA. 1-4 p.m. Entertainment: “Brush Fire” (7/7), 0656. www.delaplaine.org.

“Make Mine Country” (7/14), “Bluegrass Chapel July First Saturday, 19 E. Church St., Frederick.

Band” (7/21) & “Stoney Creek” (7/28). Free.

3-9 p.m. All day activities, late-night shopping & 717/762-3128. www.washtwp-franklin.org/ dining, live music on the street, and a free trolley red-run-park/ until 9 p.m. 301/698-8118.

Jim & Fay Powers 2019 Outdoor Music Series www.visitfrederick.org. at Pen Mar Park, 14600 Pen Mar-High Rock Rd., 34th Annual Salute to Independence, Antietam Cascade, MD. Sun., 2-5 p.m. through Sept. 29.

National Battlefield, 302 E. Main St., Sharpsburg, Free summer music series. “Headliners” (7/7), MD. 7:30 p.m. “Maryland’s Most Patriotic Event.” “Arrow” (7/14), “Spectrum” (7/21), and “Jay and Light classical and patriotic music, complete with the Jingo” (7/28). 240/313-2807. cannon fire and fireworks display. 301/797“Celebrity Story Time with Cassandra 4000. www.marylandsymphony.org.

Spangler,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Dark Skies Astronomy Program, Fort Frederick Washington St., Hagerstown. 11 a.m. Program is State Park, 11100 Fort Frederick Rd., Big Pool, free with the price of admission to the museum.

MD. 8 p.m. Join a park ranger and the Tri-State 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

Astronomers for stargazing and sky navigation.

Free Movie Night, Boonsboro (MD) Library, 401 Park entrance fees apply. 301/842-2155.

Potomac St. 6 p.m. 301/432-5723. & 7 Battle of Monocacy Commemorative www.washcolibrary.org.

Weekend, Monocacy National Battlefield, 21st Annual Pete Wright Memorial Track & 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 Field Series, Boonsboro (MD) High School, 10 p.m. Military and civilian living history encampCampus Ave. 6:30 p.m. Low-key all comers track ments. Hands-on activities for kids of all ages. and field meet for all ages and ability levels. No Check website for complete list of events. Free. entry fee for students through college age.

301/662-3515. www.nps.gov/mono/index.htm.

Registration from 5:45-6:30 p.m. Cumberland , 13, 20 & 27 Welcome Campfire, Sky Valley Athletic Club. 301/739-7004.

Meadows State Park, Campground to 11 Hagerstown Suns Home Baseball Amphitheatre, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, Games, Hagerstown (MD) Municipal Stadium, VA. 8-9 p.m. 540/592-3566.

274 East Memorial Boulevard. 7:05 p.m. Suns vs. & Aug 3 Astronomy for Everyone, Sky Lexington Legends. Admission. 301/791-6266.

Meadows State Park, Historic Area, 11012 www.hagerstownsuns.com.

Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. 8-11 p.m. Evening to 19 Authentic Community Theater of space exploration with a half-hour “Junior Summer Storytelling in the Parks, Pangborn Astronomer” program for ages 5-12. $5 per Park, Lake Pavilion, July 8, 10:30 a.m.; vehicle. 540/592-3566.

Boonsboro Shafer Park, Pavilion #3, July 9, 10:30 to Aug 25 “Cinderella’s Soc Hop,” a.m.; Smithsburg Veteran’s Park, Pavilion #1, July Wonderment Puppet Theater, 412 W. King St., 10, 10:30 a.m.; Williamsport Byron Park, Pavilion Martinsburg. Sat. & Sun., 1 p.m. $6.50. Free #1, July 11, 10:30 a.m.; Hagerstown City Park admission for children under age 2. 304/258Bandshell, July 12, 10:30 a.m.; Cascade Pen Mar 4074. www.wondermentpuppets.com.

Park Dance Pavilion, July 15, 10:30 a.m.; Doub’s “Disney’s FROZEN Jr.” Washington County Woods Park, North Pavilion, July 16, 10:30 a.m.; Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children’s Fairgrounds Park, South Pavilion, July 17, 10:30 Theater, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 1 p.m. & a.m.; Maugansville Ruritan Park Pavilion, July 18, 6 p.m. Performed by the 2019 Senior Summer 10:30 a.m.; Hagerstown Marty Snook Park, Theater Camp. $15. 301/739-7469.

Pavilion #1, July 19, 10:30 a.m. Original www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com. storytelling performances. www.actforall.org.

R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope, Urbana Regional Tiny Tales Story Time: Color and Light, Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. 2-3 p.m.

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Glen Children read to Reading Education Assistance Burnie House, 901 Amherst Street, Winchester.

Dogs. Grades K-5. 301/600-7000. www.fcpl.org. 11-11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories read by a Handley Library youth services librarian. Ages 2-5 with an Acrylic Painting for Kids, Winchester Parks & adult. 888/556-5799. www.themsv.org.

Recreation, Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E. Cork St., Winchester. 2-4 p.m. “Lavender & Butterflies.”

Jacks Are Wild: A Three-Dog and One-Woman Step-by-step instructions. Registration required.

Show, Thurmont (MD) Regional Library, 76 E. Ages 6 & up. $29-$32. www.winchesterva.gov.

Moser Rd. 2-2:45 p.m. Ages 4-12. 301/6007200. www.fcpl.org. to 13 Franklin County Fair, 3725 Warm Spring Rd., Chambersburg. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Magician, Boonsboro (MD) Library, 401 Potomac Chambersburg agricultural county fair with rides, St. 3:30 p.m. See amazing feats of magic by Tim exhibits, food, entertainment, truck & tractor Cantner. All ages. 301/432-5723. pulls, demolition derby and more. www.washcolibrary.org. www.franklincountyfair.org.

“Marvelous Movie Night: Captain Marvel,” & 21 Art in the Park, Berkeley Springs (WV) Edward F. Fry Memorial Library, 1635 Ballenger State Park, across the street from Berkeley Creek Pike, Point of Rocks, MD. 5:30-8 p.m.

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Family Movie Night, Sharpsburg Library, 106 E. Main St., Sharpsburg, MD. 6 p.m. “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.” For all ages.

301/432-8825. www.washcolibrary.org.

Wednesdays at Westview Concert Series, Westview Promenade, by fountain near Regal Cinemas, Buckeystown Pike & Crestwood Blvd., Frederick. 6-8 p.m. Family-friendly musical performances. Free. 410/561-1300. www.visitfrederick.org.

Intergalactic Dance Party, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 7-8 p.m.

Dance in an out-of-this-world environment and make crafts. Grades K-5. 301/600-1630. www.fcpl.org.

Encounter City Park 2019 Concert, Hagerstown City Park, 501 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown. 7-9 p.m.

“Danny Figgins.” Free concert. www.encountercitypark.org. & 24 Super Hero Train Excursion, Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville, MD. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite super hero.

Train stops in the park for a “bring your own lunch” and super hero-themed story time. $10$12. Children under age 1 ride free if on a lap.

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Grandparents & Seniors Morning, For the Kids, By George Children’s Museum, Caperton Train Station, 229 E. Martin St., Martinsburg. 9 a.m.-12 noon. Tickets are $4/person. 304/264-9977. www.forthekidsbygeorge.org.

Summer Story Time at Belle Grove, 336 Belle Grove Rd., Middletown, VA. 10 a.m. “Reading with an Archeologist.” 540/869-2028. www.bellegrove.org.

Summer Concert in the Park, Renfrew Museum & Park, 1010 E. Main St., behind the Museum house, Waynesboro, PA. 7 p.m. “Lucky Punk.” Old school rock and roll. Free. www.renfrewmuseum.org.

Family Movies at the Taylor Pavilion on the Old Town Walking Mall, Winchester. 8:30 p.m.

“Christopher Robin.” Free. www.oldtownwinchesterva.com. & 18 Choose Civility: Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Community-based presentation covering the general scope of suicide, research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. For adults and teens. 301/600-1630. www.fcpl.org. to 21 “Young Frankenstein,” Shenandoah University, Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre, 1460 University Drive, Winchester. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 2:30 p.m. Musical. Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre. Check with theater for age appropriateness. Admission. 540/665-4569. www.ssmtva.org. , 18 & 25 Summer Concert Series, War Memorial Park, Main Stage Pavilion, Martinsburg. 7-8:30 p.m. “Cazhmiere” (7/11), “Nathan Bartgis Band” (7/18), and “Willy Barry & His Chaperones” (7/25). Free. www.mbcparksrec.org.

Summer Family Movie Day, Hancock Library, 231 Hancock Veterans Parkway, Hancock. 1 p.m. 301/678-5300. www.washcolibrary.org.

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Summer Movie Series, Stage in Chet Hobert Park, beside the playground. 8:30 p.m. “Grinch” (2018). Free. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks.

Movie Nights at the Amphitheatre, Winchester Parks & Recreation, Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E. Cork St., Winchester. 8:30 p.m. “Hotel Transylvania 3.” Free. www.winchesterva.gov. & 13 Greencastle’s 52nd Annual Sidewalk Days, Center Square, Greencastle, PA. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendors, artisans, craftsmen, food stands, live entertainment, Kids Zone, and more.

717/597-4610. www.greencastlepachamber.org.

Washington County Tractor Pullers, Hagerstown Speedway, 15112 National Pike, Hagerstown, MD. 7-10 p.m. Grand national pull with classes.

Pro stocks, twd trucks, light unlimited and modified. 240/217-3400. www.visithagerstown.com.

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Babes in the Woods, Fountain Rock Park, 8511 Nature Center Place, Walkersville, MD. 9-10 a.m. Sensory walk on kid-friendly trails.

Ages less than 4, with adult. $5. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

Brunswick Block Party, Brunswick Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, MD. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Food, live music, face painting, and other activities for all ages. Free. 301/600-7251. www.fcpl.org.

Adventure Park USA’s 14th Anniversary Celebration, 11113 W. Baldwin Rd., Monrovia, MD. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Celebrate with all day fun and fireworks. Families can spend the day riding rides, playing games and more. Fireworks begin after dark. 301/865-6800. www.visitfrederick.org.

Read with Keyote and the Frederick Keys, Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. 10:05-10:35 a.m. Hear a story, ask questions, and take pictures with Frederick Keys mascot Keyote and a Keys player. Ages 0-10.

301/600-7000. www.fcpl.org.

DIY Galaxy Tee, Emmitsburg (MD) Branch Library, 300A S. Seton Ave. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Create an out-of-this-world fashion statement. Grades 612. 301/600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

“Authentic Community Theater,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 11 a.m. Performance. Program is free with the price of admission to the museum. 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

A Day in the Life of the Royer Children, Renfrew Museum & Park, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Family friendly. See how the Royer children lived, worked and played during the 1800s. Free. www.renfrewmuseum.org.

Hagerstown Pride Festival 2019, Central Lot, N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 12 noon-6 p.m. Live entertainment, vendors, speakers, food, and more. Show support of the LGBTQ+ community. www.hagerstownhopesmd.org/events/ Read to Some Bunny, Bowman Library, Children’s Room, 871 Tasker Rd., Stephens City,

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Paws for Reading, Handley Library, 100 E. Piccadilly St., Winchester. 2-3 p.m. Read a favorite book to a canine listener. Meet certified therapy dogs. 540/662-9041.

Fishing for Everyone, Sky Meadows State Park, Turner Pond, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. 6-8 p.m. Learn how to fish with volunteers from Gregory’s Lakeside Bait and Tackle Shop of Whitepost, VA. All tackle and bait provided.

Parking $10 per car. Children under age 16 can fish without a license. 540/592-3566.

“Rock on the Rooftop,” Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 19 W. Cork Street, Winchester. 6-10 p.m. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

Classic Movies at the Taylor Pavilion on the Old Town Walking Mall, Winchester. 8:30 p.m. “The African Queen.” Free. www.oldtownwinchesterva.com. & 14 “Visiting Artist Series,” Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 19 W. Cork Street, Winchester. Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net. to 20 Washington County Ag Expo & Fair, Washington County Ag Ed Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD. 12 noon10 p.m. Full week of family fun. Carnival, musical entertainment, bull riding, truck & tractor pull, demolition derby, animal exhibits, and more.

Admission. Kids ages 5 & under get in free.

240/420-1714. www.visithagerstown.com.

Chambersfest 2019, Chambersburg. 33rd Annual community celebration. Sidewalk sales, Old Market Day, Scoop-a-palooza, 1864 Burning of Chambersburg Commemoration, Tim & Susan Cook Memorial Race, live music, and more.

717/264-7101. & 27 “Fall in Love with Frederick” Electric Bike Tour, Pedego Frederick, 125 S. Carroll St., Suite 103, Frederick. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Guided tour lasts 1-1/2 hours, between 10 am-5 pm. $75. 301/624-4000. www.visitfrederick.org. , 20, 27 & Aug 3 City Park Summer Concert Series, Hagerstown City Park Bandshell, 501 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown. 7-9 p.m. “Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition” (7/13), “The Freddie Long Band” (7/20), “Chris Woodward Band” (7/27) and “Sticktime” (8/3). Free concert. 301/791-3132. www.visithagerstown.com.

Map & Compass Class, Catoctin Creek Park, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Middletown, MD. 1-3 p.m. Learn the basics of how to read a map and use a compass. Ages 12 & up. $12.

301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

Open Airplane Afternoon, Hagerstown Regional Airport Terminal, 18434 Showalter Rd., Hagerstown. 1-4 p.m. Historical displays and films. Climb into the cockpit of a C-82, C-119 Flying Boxcar, PT-26 WWII Trainer, and the 1928 Kreider Reisner KR-31 biplane. http://hagerstownaviationmuseum.org.

Hula Hooping with Soolah, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library, 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks, MD. 1-1:45 p.m. Ages 3-14.

301/874-4560. www.fcpl.org.

Hula Hooping with Soolah, Middletown (MD) Library, 101 Prospect St. 4-4:45 p.m. Ages 3-14.

301/371-7560. www.fcpl.org.

“Girl Scouts Make The World A Better Place,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. Beginning of 6-week summer program where Girl Scouts lead hands-on activities. Grades K-5. Registration is limited. Program is free with the price of admission to the museum. 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

Chalk Party, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 2-3 p.m. Chalk galaxies,

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Full Moon Walk, Foundation of the State Arboretum, Blandy Farm, Boyce, VA. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Explore the Arboretum under the full moon.

Admission. Reservations required. 540/8371758, x224. www.blandy.virginia.edu.

Encounter City Park 2019 Concert, Hagerstown City Park, 501 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown. 7-9 p.m. “OC Choir.” Free concert. www.encountercitypark.org. , 31 & Aug 14 Teddy Bear Picnic Train Excursions, Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville, MD. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $10-$12. Children under age 1 ride free if on a lap. 301/898-0899.

Down a Garden Path, Renfrew Institute, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. 9:30-11 a.m. Meet at the Visitors Center. Step into the four-square garden with Renfrew Institute garden expert, Doris Goldman. Harvest, plant seeds, discover ladybugs and other garden critters. Take home your own mini-garden and garden craft.

Learn to “make rain” with watering bells. Grades K-3. $4-$5. 717/762-0373. www.renfrewinstitute.org.

Make-it, Take-it Family Craft Night, Leonard P. Snyder Memorial Library, 12624 Broadfording Rd., Clear Spring, MD. 5 p.m. Drop in and make a seasonal craft with your family. All materials provided. 301/842-2730. www.washcolibrary.org.

R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope, Emmitsburg (MD) Branch Library, 300A S. Seton Ave. 5-6 p.m.

Children read to Reading Education Assistance Dogs. Grades K-5. 301/600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

Summer Concert in the Park, Renfrew Museum & Park, 1010 E. Main St., behind the Museum house, Waynesboro, PA. 7 p.m. “Wayne Band.”

Waynesboro’s hometown band. Free. www.renfrewmuseum.org.

Family Movies at the Taylor Pavilion on the Old Town Walking Mall, Winchester. 8:30 p.m. “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.” Free. www.oldtownwinchesterva.com. to 21 “Big Fish,” The Apollo Civic Theatre, 128 E. Martin St., Martinsburg.

Thurs., 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. Youth Summer Theatre Workshop performances. Admission. 304/2636766. www.apollocivictheatre.org.

Hagerstown Suns Home Baseball Games, Hagerstown (MD) Municipal Stadium, 274 East Memorial Boulevard. Thurs. & Fri., 7:05 p.m.; Sat., 6:05 p.m.; Sun., 2:05 p.m. Suns vs. Hickory Crawdads. Admission. 301/791-6266. www.hagerstownsuns.com.

Peter Rabbit Party, Brunswick (MD) Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave. 10:3011:15 a.m. Enjoy Peter Rabbit inspired crafts, games, and activities. Special guest: Peter Rabbit. Ages 0-8. 301/600-7250. www.fcpl.org.

Summer Family Movie Day, Hancock Library, 231 Hancock Veterans Parkway, Hancock. 1 p.m.

301/678-5300. www.washcolibrary.org.

Laser Tag Party, Clarke County Parks & Recreation, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 57 p.m. All ages. $10. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks.

Friday Night Live, Taylor Pavilion, Winchester. 511 p.m. Music, street performers and artisans.

Free. www.oldtownwinchesterva.com.

Movie Night on the Creek, Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Carroll Creek Park, Frederick. 7-11 p.m. Make it a date night or bring the whole family. Beer, wine & snacks available for purchase. Pets and friends of all ages welcome.

Free. www.downtownfrederick.org.

Movie Night, Sam Michaels Park, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 8:30 p.m. “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” Free. 304/7283207. www.jcprc.org.

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10 a.m.-2 p.m. Expo brings together businesses, organizations, non-profits, direct sales and exhibitors directed at the pregnancy, birth and early childhood markets. Event connects parents with resources. Free. www.mbcparks-rec.org.

African American History Walking Tour, The Roger Brooke Taney House, 121 S. Bentz St., Frederick. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn about some of the county’s outstanding sites, people, and events through a tour of the local African American community’s historical cultural and civic center. 301/663-1188. $7-$10.

Fortnite Tournament, Jefferson County Community Center, Activity Room, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 12 noon-3:45 p.m. Ages 13-17. $25, resident; $30, non-resident. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org.

Busy Buzzing Bees, Catoctin Creek Park, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Middletown, MD. 1-2 p.m.

Explore the world of bees. Ages 5-7. $12.

301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

Paws for Reading, Bowman Library, Children’s Room, 871 Tasker Rd., Stephens City, VA. 1-2:15 p.m. Read a favorite book to a canine listener.

Free. 540/869-9000, x215.

Lunar Landing 50th Anniversary Celebration: Build a Rocket, Emmitsburg (MD) Branch Library, 300A S. Seton Ave. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Discover how to build a rocket and watch it launch. Grades 612. 301/600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

Shab Row Third Saturday, East and Church Streets, Frederick. 5-8 p.m., “John and James.”

Live music. Weather dependent. Free. 301/6624140. & 21 Day in the Park/Battle of Funkstown, Mainstreet and Funkstown Park, Funkstown, MD. Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 1 street battle and 2 field battles.

Settlers, craft vendors, car show, food, and fireworks on Sat. at dusk. 301/791-0948. www.visithagerstown.com.

“For the Defence of this Province”: Artillery & Musketry, Fort Frederick State Park, 11100 Fort Frederick Rd., Big Pool, MD. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Experience military life during the French and Indian War. Park entrance fees apply. 301/842-2155.

Comic Com, Clarion Inn Event Center, 5400 Holiday Dr., Frederick. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Dealers will be selling Gold, Silver, Bronze & Modern Age comic books, nonsports cards of all types, Super hero toys, POP toys, and more.

Cosplay welcome. $6. Free if under age 12.

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R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Children read to Reading Education Assistance Dogs. Grades K-5. 301/600-1630. www.fcpl.org.

Hula Hooping with Soolah, Middletown (MD) Library, 101 Prospect St. 11 a.m.

Ages 3-14. 301/371-7560. www.fcpl.org.

“Celebrity Story Time with Diana Stone,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 11 a.m. Program free with price of admission to the museum. 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

“Jacks Are Wild: A Three-Dog and One-Woman Show,” C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 2-2:45 p.m. Ages 4-12. 301/6001630. www.fcpl.org.

Afternoon Space Movies, Williamsport Library, 104 E. Potomac St., Williamsport, MD. 3-5 p.m.

“Disney’s Space Buddies.” For all ages.

301/223-7027. www.washcolibrary.org.

21st Annual Pete Wright Memorial Track & Field Series, Boonsboro (MD) High School, 10 Campus Ave. 6:30 p.m. Low-key all comers track and field meet for all ages and ability levels. No entry fee for students through college age.

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Grades K-5. 301/371-7560. www.fcpl.org.

Jacks Are Wild: A Three-Dog and OneWoman Show, Brunswick (MD) Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave. 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Ages 4-12. 301/600-7250. www.fcpl.org.

Read with Keyote and the Frederick Keys, Thurmont (MD) Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Hear a story, ask questions, and take pictures with Frederick Keys mascot Keyote and a Keys player. Ages 0-10. 301/6007200. www.fcpl.org.

High Tea Party with Paddington, Thurmont (MD) Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd. 3-3:30 p.m.

Special story time with Paddington Bear. Bring your camera for a photo with Paddington.

301/600-7200. www.fcpl.org.

Encounter City Park 2019 Concert, Hagerstown City Park, 501 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown. 7-9 p.m.

“Second Chances.” Free concert. www.encountercitypark.org.

Summer Story Time at Belle Grove, 336 Belle Grove Rd., Middletown, VA. 10 a.m.

“Reading in the Garden.” 540/869-2028. www.bellegrove.org.

Firefighter Storytime with Urbana Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. 11-11:30 a.m. Hear a story, learn about fire safety, and climb a fire truck. All ages. 301/600-7000. www.fcpl.org.

Outer Space Movie and Pizza, Emmitsburg (MD) Branch Library, 300A S. Seton Ave. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Eat pizza and enjoy “Star Trek.” Rated PG13. Discuss civic responsibility and morality as portrayed in the Star Trek series. Grades 6-12.

301/600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

Christmas in July, Winchester Parks & Recreation, Jim Barnett Park, Outdoor Pool, 1001 E. Cork St., Winchester. 12 noon-3 p.m. Fun and games and Christmas cheer. Daily admission fee.

All ages. www.winchesterva.gov.

Magician, Sharpsburg Library, 106 E. Main St., Sharpsburg, MD. 3:30 p.m. Magic show by Professor Sal Kraut! 301/432-8825. www.washcolibrary.org.

Paws2Read with Go Team Therapy Dogs, Walkersville (MD) Branch Library, 57 W. Frederick St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Read aloud to a Go Team therapy dog. Improve your reading confidence and make a new friend. Ages 5 & up. 301/6008200. www.fcpl.org.

Summer Concert in the Park, Renfrew Museum & Park, 1010 E. Main St., behind the Museum house, Waynesboro, PA. 7 p.m. “The Note Riders.” Jazz Rock, Jazz Fusion, and Classic Rock.

Free. www.renfrewmuseum.org.

Family Movies at the Taylor Pavilion on the Old Town Walking Mall, Winchester. 8:30 p.m.

“Sherlock Gnomes.” Free. www.oldtownwinchesterva.com. to Aug 4 “The Sound of Music,” Shenandoah University, Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre, 1460 University Drive, Winchester.

Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 2:30 p.m.; July 30, 1:30 p.m. “relaxed performance.” Musical.

Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre. Admission.

540/665-4569. www.ssmtva.org.

Discovery Classic Golf Tournament, Black Rock Golf Course, 20025 Mt. Aetna Rd., Hagerstown. 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Co-sponsored by Discovery Station and the Hagerstown Lions Club. 301/790-0076.

Summer Family Movie Day, Hancock Library, 231 Hancock Veterans Parkway, Hancock. 1 p.m.

301/678-5300. www.washcolibrary.org.

Paddington Party, Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. 2:30-3:30 p.m. All ages. 301/600-7000. www.fcpl.org.

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Music on the Deck, Thurmont (MD) Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd. 2-3:30 p.m. Classical bluegrass and contemporary acoustic sounds of Free Outdoor Movie, Hagerstown City Park, 501 the “Flower Hill String Band.” 301/600-7200.

Virginia Ave. 7-10 p.m. “How to Train Your Dragon: www.fcpl.org.

The Hidden World.” Movie begins at dusk.

Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series, http://hagerstownmd.org/outdoormovies.

Hagerstown Community College Amphitheater, Movie Night, Rotary Pavilion, Poorhouse Farm 11400 Robinwood Dr. 6:15-7:30 p.m. “United Park, Martinsburg. 8:30 p.m. Free.

States Navy Sea Chanters.” Free. 240/500-2346. www.mbcparks-rec.org. http://hagerstowncc.edu/alumni-friends.

R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope, Brunswick “Luis Garay: Percussion World Duo,” C. (MD) Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children read to Reading Frederick. 2-2:45 p.m. Great music and hands-on Education Assistance Dogs. Grades K-5. percussion fun. Ages 4 & up. 301/600-1630.

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“Pollinator Wings,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Harry Potter Birthday Party, Middletown Washington St., Hagerstown. 11 a.m. Discovery (MD) Library, 101 Prospect St. 4-5 p.m.

Station is partnering with the Monarch Alliance Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with a variety of and the Jonathan Hager House to host a activities. All ages. 301/371-7560. www.fcpl.org.

Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Parade in Learn to Crochet for Everyone, Thurmont (MD) September. Workshop is for kids to make their Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd. 5-7 p.m. Learn own pollinator wings from recyclable material. to crochet at any level. Samples will be shown.

Kids are invited to participate in September’s Bring your own hook and yarn or use ours. parade. Program free with price of admission to 301/600-7200. www.fcpl.org. museum. 301/790-0076.

Summer Concert Series, Stage in Chet Hobert www.discoverystation.org.

Park, beside the playground, Berryville, VA. 6-9 R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope, Thurmont (MD) p.m. “Robbie Limon.” Free. 540/955-5140.

Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd. 11 a.m.-12 www.clarkecounty.gov/parks. noon. Children read to Reading Education Encounter City Park 2019 Concert, Hagerstown Assistance Dogs. Grades K-5. 301/600-7200.

City Park, 501 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown. 7-9 p.m. www.fcpl.org.

“Touchdown Sunset Praise.” Free concert.

Family Films at Bowman, Bowman Library, www.encountercitypark.org.

Children’s Room, 871 Tasker Rd., Stephens City, to Aug 2 Hagerstown Suns Home VA. 1-3 p.m. “Bug’s Life.” Free. 540/869-9000, Baseball Games, Hagerstown (MD) x215.

Municipal Stadium, 274 East Memorial Blvd. 7:05 Paws for Reading, Handley Library, 100 E. p.m. Suns vs. Rome Braves. Admission.

Piccadilly St., Winchester. 2-3 p.m. Read a 301/791-6266. www.hagerstownsuns.com. favorite book to a canine listener. Meet certified therapy dogs. 540/662-9041.

Autism Friendly Summertime Excursion, Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. La Leche League Meeting, Bowman Library, Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville, MD. 4-5:10 p.m.

Children’s Room at the rocking chairs, 871 Geared especially for our Autism spectrum and Sensory processing disorder friends. Seating may Tasker Rd., Stephens City, VA. 10 a.m. Informal conversation about breastfeeding. Free and open be chosen. Reservations not required but are to the public. No registration necessary. available. Admission. 301/898-0899.

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Youth Workshop: Painted Glass, Museum of the The National Day of the Cowboy, Green Grove Gardens, 1032 Buchanan Trail East, Greencastle, Shenandoah Valley, Glen Burnie House, 901 PA. 6-9 p.m. Go back to the days of the Wild West Amherst Street, Winchester. 1-4 p.m. Rising 5th through 8th graders will explore the exhibition through music, stories, and poetry. Dinner & “Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light,” show. $28.50. 717/597-0800. then create their own painted acrylic “glass” www.greengrovegardens.com.

Korean War Truce Commemoration, Korean War window hangings. 888/556-5799. www.themsv.org.

Veterans Monument, Mealey Parkway, Hagerstown. 7-8 p.m. Military style program with $5 Movie, The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg. 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. “The Muppet patriotic music, inspirational speakers, and Movie.” 717/263-0202. remembrance ceremony for men from www.thecapitoltheatre.org.

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Summer Concert in the Park, Renfrew Museum KWVAantietam312.org. & Park, 1010 E. Main St., behind the Museum Family Campfire, Fountain Rock Park, 8511 Nature Center Place, Walkersville, MD. 8-10 p.m. house, Waynesboro, PA. 7 p.m. “Drew Adams.” A regional community concert band. Free.

Hear campfire stories, play games, and take a www.renfrewmuseum.org. short night walk before relaxing in front of a , 8 & 15 Summer Concert Series, War campfire. All ages. $5 family fee. 301/600-2936.

Memorial Park, Main Stage Pavilion, www.recreater.com.

Martinsburg. 7-8:30 p.m. “The Whiskey “Harry Potter Day,” Shenandoah Valley Rebellion” (8/1), US Navy Band “Cruisers” (8/8), Discovery Museum, 19 W. Cork Street, and US Navy Band “Sea Chanters” (8/15). Free.

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Summer Family Movie Day, Hancock Library, 231 Hancock Veterans Parkway, Hancock. 1 p.m. 301/678-5300. www.washcolibrary.org.

Teen Night, Boonsboro (MD) Library, 401 Potomac St. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Crafts, activities or games for teens. Ages 13-18. 301/432-5723. www.washcolibrary.org.

Laser Tag Party, Clarke County Parks & Recreation, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 57 p.m. All ages. $10. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks.

First Fridays Celebration of the Arts, Old Town Winchester. 6-10 p.m. Special gallery events, musicians playing in restaurants and cafes, and many shops stay open late. www.oldtownwinchesterva.com.

Drum Circle at Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll Street, Frederick. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 301/662-4190. www.visitfrederick.org Movie Nights at the Amphitheatre, Winchester Parks & Recreation, Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E. Cork St., Winchester. 8:30 p.m. “Incredibles 2.”

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301/694-4744. , 9, 16, 23 & 30 Dance Party, Handley Library, 100 E. Piccadilly St., Winchester.

10:30 a.m. Toddlers, preschoolers and their grown-ups are welcome to come dance.

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Show, Read, Sing, Make – Flower Garden, The Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 10-11 a.m.

“Planting a Rainbow.” Learn about history in museums through story, play, singing and crafting. Ages 0-6. Free. 301/600-1650.

Kid’s Club: Frederick Rocks, Mar-Lu View Nursery & Landscaping, Inc., 3810 Lander Rd., Jefferson, MD. 10 a.m.-12 noon. We will be decorating Mexican Beach Buttons and larger Delaware Valley River Stones with gel markers and paint pens. 301/662-6000.

Civil War Walking Tour, Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. 11 a.m. Explore what it was like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. $7$10. 301/663-1188. www.visitfrederick.org.

WCFL Comic Com, Washington County Free Library, 100 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 11 a.m.4 p.m. Arts, vendors, activities, presentations, costume parade, and more. All ages. 301/7393250. www.washcolibrary.org.

Sensory Sensitive Storytime, Handley Library, 100 E. Piccadilly St., Winchester. 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy a program designed for children of all abilities in an inclusive environment of stories, rhymes, movement and song. Geared especially for children on the autism spectrum and those with sensory integration challenges. Registration required. All ages. 540/662-9041.

Family Movie, Handley Library, 100 E. Piccadilly St., Winchester. 12 noon. “Chicken Little.”

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Space Day Extravaganza, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 12:30-5 p.m. All day celebration of space. Speakers from NASA, stellar crafts, activities, and exciting technology. All ages. 301/600-1630. www.fcpl.org.

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Free. 540/869-9000, x215.

Green Screen Fun, Thurmont (MD) Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd. 2-3 p.m. Learn and explore basic Green Screen techniques. Grades 6-12. 301/600-7200. www.fcpl.org.

Brain Freeze 2019, Potters’ Guild of Frederick Gallery, 14 S Market St., Frederick. 2-8 p.m. Enjoy delicious homemade South Mountain Creamery Ice Cream and choose a one-of-a-kind pottery bowl to take home. Donations benefit the Frederick Rescue Mission. $20, adults; $10, kids under age 12. 301/360-0640.

Creative Outlet at The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. 3-5 p.m. “Andy Warhol (Pittsburg/New York).” Create miniature print factory. Family-friendly event that offers drop-in art activities for all ages. $2 per artist. 301/6980656. www.delaplaine.org.

August First Saturday: “Art Attack,” Historic downtown Frederick. 3-9 p.m. Celebrate the visual and performing arts in Downtown Frederick. All day activities, late-night shopping & dining, live music on the street, and a free trolley until 9 p.m. 301/698-8118. www.visitfrederick.org.

End of Summer Swim Under the Stars, Winchester Parks & Recreation, Jim Barnett Park, Outdoor Pool, 1001 E. Cork St., Winchester. 9:3011 p.m. $2. www.winchesterva.gov. & 4 Threshing Days, Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Wheat harvested and hay baled the oldfashioned way. Tractor displays, crafts, games, and family activities. Kiddie tractor pedal pull at 1 p.m. Free. 301/600-2743.

The American Soldier through the Ages, Fort Frederick State Park, 11100 Fort Frederick Rd., Big Pool, MD. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.3 p.m. Hands-on displays of weapons, uniforms and military gear from the 1600s colonial militia, Revolutionary War, Civil War and World War II. Park entrance fees apply. 301/842-2155. to 6 Hagerstown Suns Home Baseball Games, Hagerstown (MD) Municipal Stadium, 274 East Memorial Boulevard. Sat., 6:05 p.m.; Sun., 2:05 p.m.; Mon., 7:05 p.m.; Tues., 10:35 a.m. Suns vs. Columbia Fireflies. Admission.

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Traditional county fair. Carnival rides, activities, games, food, entertainment and more. www.travelwv.com -4 and 9-11 “Young Frankenstein,” Other Voices Theatre, 244 S. Jefferson St., The Performing Arts Factory, Frederick. Aug. 2, 3, & 9, 8 p.m.; Aug. 4, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Aug. 10, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; and Aug. 11, 2 p.m. Pre-show dinner on Aug. 3. Pre-show brunch on Aug. 4. Check with theatre for age appropriateness. Admission.

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“Disney’s The Aristocrats KIDS,” Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children’s Theater, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Performed by 2019 Junior Summer Theater Camp, based on beloved Disney animated film. $12. 301/739-7469. www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com.

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Acrylic Painting for Kids, Winchester Parks & Recreation, Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E. Cork St., Winchester. 2-4 p.m. “Zen Lotus.” Step-by-step instructions. Registration required. Ages 6 & up. $29-$32. www.winchesterva.gov. & 18 Art in the Park, Berkeley Springs (WV) State Park, across the street from Berkeley Springs Farmers Market and shops on Fairfax Street. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Juried monthly outdoor art fair for local and regional artists to show and sell their work. 304/258-6419. , 11, 18, 24 & 31 Historic Frederick Walking Tour, Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Experience the history and beauty of downtown Frederick. 11 a.m., 4th & 5th Sat.; 1:30 p.m., 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sun. $7-$10.

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717/762-3128. www.washtwp-franklin.org/redrun-park/ Jim & Fay Powers 2019 Outdoor Music Series at Pen Mar Park, 14600 Pen Mar-High Rock Rd., Cascade, MD. Sun., 2-5 p.m. through Sept. 29.

Free summer music series. “Andy Angel Quartet” (8/4), “Music by Just Us” (8/11), “George Tindall Combo” (8/18), and “Ray Birely Orchestra” (8/25). 240/313-2807.

WRGG Elvis and Patsy Cline Tribute, Green Grove Gardens, 1032 Buchanan Trail East, Greencastle, PA. 5:30-9 p.m. David King as “Elvis Through the Years” and Kip Young “Celebrating Patsy Cline.” Includes complimentary light refreshments. $25. 717/597-5460. www.greengrovegardens.com.

Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series, Hagerstown Community College Amphitheater, 11400 Robinwood Dr. 6:15-7:30 p.m. “United States 257th Army Band.” Free outdoor concert.

240/500-2346. http://hagerstowncc.edu/ alumni-friends. to 10 Clear Spring Carnival, Fire Company Carnival Grounds, 12323 Big Spring Rd., Clear Spring, MD. 6 p.m. Food, rides, amusements, nightly entertainment. 301/842-3775.

Choose Civility: Sensory Friendly Hangout, Brunswick (MD) Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave. 4:30-5:15 p.m. Crafts, games, and hands-on activities designed for elementary-aged children with sensory integration challenges or autism spectrum disorders, their families, and friends.

Grades K-5. 301/600-7250. www.fcpl.org.

National Night Out, Veterans Park, Smithsburg, MD. 5-8 p.m. Evening to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and more. 301/824-7234.

23rd Annual Boonsboro’s National Night Out, Shafer Park, 37 Park Dr., Boonsboro, MD. 5:30-8 p.m. Evening to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and more. 301/432-5141.

Williamsport’s National Night Out, Byron Memorial Park, Williamsport, MD. 6-8 p.m.

Evening to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and more. 301/223-7711.

Hula Hooping with Soolah, Emmitsburg (MD) Branch Library, 300A S. Seton Ave. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 3-14. 301/600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

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“The Heavners.” Free concert. www.encountercitypark.org. , 21 & 28 Super Hero Train Excursion, Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville, MD. 11:30 a.m.2 p.m. $10-$12. 301/898-0899.

Grandparents & Seniors Morning, For the Kids, By George Children’s Museum, Caperton Train Station, 229 E. Martin St., Martinsburg. 9 a.m.-12 noon. Tickets are $4/person. 304/264-9977. www.forthekidsbygeorge.org.

Summer Story Time at Belle Grove, 336 Belle Grove Rd., Middletown, VA. 10 a.m. “Reading in the Parlor.” 540/869-2028. www.bellegrove.org.

Read with Keyote and the Frederick Keys, Brunswick (MD) Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave. 10:30-11 a.m. Hear a story, ask questions, and take pictures with Frederick Keys mascot Keyote and a Keys player. Ages 0-10. 301/6007250. www.fcpl.org.

UFOs, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 2-3 p.m. Create your own UFO. Grades K-5. 301/600-1630. www.fcpl.org.

Jacks Are Wild: A Three-Dog and One-Woman Show, Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Ages 4-12.

301/600-7000. www.fcpl.org.

Summer Concert in the Park, Renfrew Museum & Park, 1010 E. Main St., behind the Museum house, Waynesboro, PA. 7 p.m. “Rob Rowe.” Free. www.renfrewmuseum.org.

Summer Family Movie Day, Hancock Library, 231 Hancock Veterans Parkway, Hancock. 1 p.m. 301/678-5300. www.washcolibrary.org.

Krumpe’s Donut Alley Rally 5K, First and Spruce Streets, Hagerstown. 6-10 p.m. Race is at 7:30 p.m. Festivities are on First Street and Donut Alley. Music and donuts until 10 p.m. 301/9920388 or 301/733-6103.

Summer Movie Series, Stage in Chet Hobert Park, beside the playground. 8:30 p.m.

“Incredibles 2.” Free. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks.

Babes in the Woods, Fountain Rock Park, 8511 Nature Center Place, Walkersville, MD. 9-10 a.m. Sensory walk on kid-friendly trails.

Ages less than 4, with adult. $5. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

Peach Festival, Marker-Miller Orchards, 3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Peach cobbler, peach pie, peach turnovers, peach ice cream, and fresh peaches galore.

Music from 1-3 p.m. Wagon rides and cow train rides available. www.markermillerorchards.com.

Symphony Storytime with Frederick Symphony Orchestra, Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. 10:05-10:35 a.m. FSO musicians perform classical music to beloved stories, followed by a musical instrument petting zoo provided by Music and Arts. For all ages.

301/600-7000. www.fcpl.org.

Royer Farmstead Day, Renfrew Museum & Park, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission. www.renfrewmuseum.org.

Read to Some Bunny, Bowman Library, Children’s Room, 871 Tasker Rd., Stephens City, VA. 1-2:15 p.m. Read a favorite book to a soft and cuddly listener. Free. 540/869-9000, x215.

Teen Clothing Swap, Emmitsburg (MD) Branch Library, 300A S. Seton Ave. 1-3 p.m. Free. Grades 6-12. 301/600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

Family Movie, Washington County Free Library, 100 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m.

301/739-3250. www.washcolibrary.org.

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Classic Movies at the Taylor Pavilion on the Old Town Walking Mall, Winchester. 8:30 p.m.

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Admission. www.renfrewmuseum.org.

40 Annual Leitersburg Peach Festival, Leitersburg (MD) Community Park, 21427 Leiter St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Craft and food vendors, peach pies, peach ice cream, children’s activities and a 5K run. http://leitersburgruritan.org.

Battle of Monocacy Commemorative Weekend, Monocacy National Battlefield, 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Military and civilian living history encampments. Hands-on activities for kids of all ages. Check website for complete listing of events. Free. 301/662-3515. www.nps.gov/mono/index.htm. www.visitfrederick.org.

“Visiting Artist Series,” Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 19 W. Cork Street, Winchester. Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m.

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Guided tour. Tour will last 1 ½ hours, between 10 am-5 pm. $75. 301/624-4000. www.visitfrederick.org.

Rockin’ Rocks & Fabulous Fossils, Catoctin Creek Park, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Middletown, MD. 1-3 p.m. Learn about the many rocks and minerals in the collections at Catoctin Creek Park. Ages 6-12. $12. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

Open Airplane Afternoon, Hagerstown Regional Airport Terminal, 18434 Showalter Rd., Hagerstown. 1-4 p.m. Historical displays and films. Climb into the cockpit of a C-82, C-119 Flying Boxcar, PT-26 WWII Trainer, and the 1928 Kreider Reisner KR-31 biplane. http://hagerstownaviationmuseum.org.

Music on the Deck, Thurmont (MD) Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd. 2-4 p.m. American Roots duo “Herb and Hanson” perform songs on mandolin and guitar from Americana’s oldest influences. All ages. 301/600-7212. www.fcpl.org. to 17 Clarke County Fair, Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds, Berryville, VA. Carnival, live music, contests, livestock exhibits, car & truck show, vendors, pageant, FFA & 4H exhibits, horse show, and more. www.clarkecountyfair.org. to 14 Hagerstown Suns Home Baseball Games, Hagerstown (MD) Municipal Stadium, 274 East Memorial Boulevard. Mon. & Tues., 7:05 p.m.; Wed., 2:05 p.m. Suns vs.

Lakewood BlueClaws. Admission. 301/7916266. www.hagerstownsuns.com.

Afternoon Space Movies, Williamsport Library, 104 E. Potomac St., Williamsport, MD. 3-5 p.m. “Muppets from Space.” For all ages.

301/223-7027. www.washcolibrary.org.

Tiny Tales Story Time: Art! Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Glen Burnie House, 901 Amherst Street, Winchester. 11-11:30 a.m.

Ages 2-5 with an adult. 888/556-5799. www.themsv.org.

Wednesdays at Westview Concert Series, Westview Promenade, by fountain near Regal Cinemas, Buckeystown Pike & Crestwood Blvd., Frederick. 6-8 p.m. Free. 410/561-1300. www.visitfrederick.org.

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Galaxy Putt Putt Golf, Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. 7-8 p.m. Learn about our solar system as you play Galaxy Putt Putt Golf. All ages. 301/600-7000. www.fcpl.org.

Encounter City Park 2019 Concert, Hagerstown City Park, 501 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown. 7-9 p.m.

“Upfront.” Free concert. www.encountercitypark.org.

Make-it, Take-it Family Craft Night, Leonard P. Snyder Memorial Library, 12624 Broadfording Rd., Clear Spring, MD. 5 p.m. Drop in and make a seasonal craft with your family. All materials provided. 301/842-2730. www.washcolibrary.org.

R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope, Emmitsburg (MD) Branch Library, 300A S. Seton Ave. 5-6 p.m.

Children read to Reading Education Assistance Dogs. Grades K-5. 301/600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

Summer Concert in the Park, Waynesboro Area Senior High School Auditorium, Waynesboro, PA. 7 p.m. US Navy Band, “Country Current.” Free. www.renfrewmuseum.org.

Full Moon Walk, Foundation of the State Arboretum, Blandy Farm, Boyce, VA. 8-9 p.m.

Explore the Arboretum under the full moon.

Admission. Reservations required. 540/8371758, x224. www.blandy.virginia.edu.

Summer Family Movie Day, Hancock Library, 231 Hancock Veterans Parkway, Hancock. 1 p.m. 301/678-5300. www.washcolibrary.org.

Friday Night Live, Taylor Pavilion, Winchester. 511 p.m. Music, street performers and artisans.

Family-family acoustic music at the Loudoun Street Mall. Free. www.oldtownwinchesterva.com.

Movie Night on the Creek, Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Carroll Creek Park, Frederick. 7-11 p.m. Make it a date night or bring the whole family. Beer, wine & snacks available for purchase. Pets and friends of all ages welcome.

Free. www.downtownfrederick.org.

Movie Night, Sam Michaels Park, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 8:30 p.m. “Frozen.” Free. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org.

Fort Loudon Peach Festival, Fort Loudon, PA. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Peaches, crafts, food, games, music, and more. Hosted by Trinity United Church of Christ. Find us on Facebook.

Antique Car Show, Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 100 vehicles, plus car parts corral. WWII living history in adjacent areas. Free. Fee for car registration and food. 301/600-2743. 301/6001650. www.rosehillmuseum.com.

African American History Walking Tour, The Roger Brooke Taney House, 121 S. Bentz St., Frederick. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn about some of the county’s outstanding sites, people, and events through a tour of the local African American community’s historical cultural and civic center. 301/663-1188. $7-$10.

Totally Terrific Turtles, Catoctin Creek Park, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Middletown, MD. 1-2 p.m.

Learn about turtles. Ages 5-7. $9. 301/6002936. www.recreater.com.

Paws for Reading, Bowman Library, Children’s Room, 871 Tasker Rd., Stephens City, VA. 1-2:15 p.m. Read a favorite book to a canine listener.

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Favorite Character Program, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 2-3 p.m. Fun and games with lots of different children’s book characters. Ages 3 & up. 301/600-1630. www.fcpl.org.

Shab Row Third Saturday, East and Church Streets, Frederick. 5-8 p.m., “The Hazards.” Live music. Free. 301/662-4140.

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Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series, 301/600-8200. www.fcpl.org.

Hagerstown Community College Amphitheater, Summer Concert in the Park, Renfrew Museum 11400 Robinwood Dr. 6:15-7:30 p.m. “United & Park, 1010 E. Main St., behind the Museum States Navy Commodores.” Free outdoor concert. house, Waynesboro, PA. 7 p.m. “New Horizon 240/500-2346. http://hagerstowncc.edu/ Pops Ensemble.” A regional community concert alumni-friends. band. Free. www.renfrewmuseum.org.

Night Creatures of Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Summer Family Movie Day, Hancock Lloyd Rd., Charles Town. 8-9:30 p.m. Family Library, 231 Hancock Veterans Parkway, friendly program. Listen and learn about the Hancock. 1 p.m. 301/678-5300. various insects and creatures we hear in the www.washcolibrary.org. summer and early fall. Free. Registration Classic Country & Gospel Dinner Show, Green required. www.potomacaudubon.org.

Grove Gardens, 1032 Buchanan Trail East, & 18 World War II Weekend, Children’s Greencastle, PA. 6-9 p.m. Fun for the whole Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. family. Dinner, show and dancing. $28.50.

Market St., Frederick. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Encamped 717/597-0800. www.greengrovegardens.com. living historians, demonstrations, WWII displays, to 25 Hagerstown Suns Home Baseball family activities, veterans, and more. Antique car Games, Hagerstown (MD) Municipal show on Sat. 301/600-1650.

Stadium, 274 East Memorial Boulevard. Fri., 7:05 Augustoberfest, Central Lot in City Center, p.m. ; Sat., 6:05 p.m.; Sun., 2:05 p.m. Suns vs.

Hagerstown. Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.- Delmarva Shorebirds. Admission. 301/7915 p.m. Tribute to Hagerstown’s rich German 6266. www.hagerstownsuns.com. heritage. Great music, dance, food, drinks, 38th Annual Gary Brown Memorial C&O children’s area, and fun. 10K volksmarch Canal 5 Mile Run, River Bottom Park, beginning at 8 a.m. http://augustoberfest.org.

Williamsport, MD. 6:45 a.m.-12 noon. 8 a.m. & 20 Garden Explorers: Pollinators, start time. Race benefits the Hagerstown Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Glen Community College Track & Field program.

Burnie House, 901 Amherst Street, Winchester.

Cumberland Valley Athletic Club. 301/739-7004.

10:30 a.m.-12 noon. Ages 4 & up. 888/556Downtown Dash ‘n Splash and Summer Slide 5799. www.themsv.org.

Festival, Baltimore, Prospect & Walnut Streets, R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope, C. Burr Artz Hagerstown. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fun run, 10 a.m.; Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Summer Slide, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ride the water 1:30-2:30 p.m. Children read to Reading slide, free kid’s activities, food, and music.

Education Assistance Dogs. Grades K-5.

301/791-7177. http://whatsnext.com.

301/600-1630. www.fcpl.org.

R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope, Brunswick (MD) Fairy House Building, Fountain Rock Park, Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave. 10:30-11:30 8511 Nature Center Place, Walkersville, a.m. Children read to Reading Education MD. 10 a.m.-12 noon. Build the perfect miniature Assistance Dogs. Grades K-5. 301/600-7250. house for fairy friends. Parent and child class. www.fcpl.org.

Ages 8 & up. $18. 301/600-2936.

“Mentos and Coke,” Discovery Station, 101 W. www.recreater.com.

Washington St., Hagerstown. 11 a.m. Children will to 22 Hagerstown Suns Home Baseball be experimenting with Mentos and soda as they Games, Hagerstown (MD) Municipal learn about nucleation. Program is free with the Stadium, 274 East Memorial Boulevard. 7:05 price of admission to the museum. 301/790p.m. Suns vs. Greenville Drive. Admission.

0076. www.discoverystation.org.

301/791-6266. www.hagerstownsuns.com.

R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope, Thurmont (MD) Family Movie Night, Sharpsburg Library, Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd. 11 a.m.-12 106 E. Main St., Sharpsburg, MD. 6 p.m. noon. Children read to Reading Education “Dumbo.” For all ages. 301/432-8825.

Assistance Dogs. Grades K-5. 301/600-7200. www.washcolibrary.org. www.fcpl.org.

Encounter City Park 2019 Concert, Hagerstown Family Films at Bowman, Bowman Library, City Park, 501 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown. 7-9 p.m. Children’s Room, 871 Tasker Rd., Stephens City, “Randy Simpson.” Free concert.

VA. 1-3 p.m. “Sherlock Gnomes.” Free. 540/869www.encountercitypark.org.

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Paws2Read with Go Team Therapy Dogs, Paws for Reading, Handley Library, 100 E. Walkersville (MD) Branch Library, 57 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester. 2-3 p.m. Read a

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favorite book to a canine listener. Meet certified therapy dogs. 540/662-9041.

Family Campfire, Fountain Rock Park, 8511 Nature Center Place, Walkersville, MD. 8-10 p.m.

Hear campfire stories, play games, and take a short night walk before relaxing in front of a campfire. All ages. $5 family fee. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com. & 25 French and Indian War Muster, Fort Frederick State Park, 11100 Fort Frederick Rd., Big Pool, MD. Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. French, British and American Indian reenactors assemble for two days of 18th century living history demos and battle reenactments. Period crafts and food vendor.

Park entrance fees apply. 301/842-2155.

C&O Canal Days, Byron Memorial Park & N. Conococheague St., Williamsport, MD. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Arts & crafts vendors, music, concessions, and more. 301/223-7711. http://williamsportmd.gov.

Spudfest & Heritage Fest, Washington County Agricultural Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Children pick up potatoes after horse-drawn plow uncovers them. Special potato menu. Sunday, artisan bread baking in a wood fired oven, tours, games, prizes, antique tractor show and pull, info and activities by Master Gardeners and more.

240/420-1714. http://ruralheritagemuseum.org.

Founders Day, Monocacy National Battlefield, 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Join us in celebrating the National Park Service’s 103 years of serving the public.

Learn more about the history of the National Park Service at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. 301/662-3515.

Elizabeth Ann Seton Birthday Celebration, The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 339 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD. 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Join us for a mass and fun activities for kids of all ages. 301/447-6606.

Jazz Festival, Renfrew Institute, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. 2-4 p.m. Concert is followed by an informal question and answer period. Free.

717/762-0373. www.renfrewinstitute.org.

Pajama Storytime, Middletown (MD) Library, 101 Prospect St. 6:30-7 p.m. Wear your pajamas and join us for a special story time before bed. All ages. 301/371-7560. www.fcpl.org.

“One World, One Sky,” William M. Brish Planetarium, 20 Commonwealth Ave., Hagerstown. 5:30-6:15 p.m. Intended for PreK, early elementary age audiences. $3, adults; $2, children & students; free, senior citizens w/WCPS Gold Card. $10, max family cost. 301/766-2898.

R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope, Middletown (MD) Library, 101 Prospect St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Children

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read to Reading Education Assistance Dogs.

Grades K-5. 301/371-7560. www.fcpl.org.

“Astronaut,” William M. Brish Planetarium, 20 Commonwealth Ave., Hagerstown. 7-8 p.m. $3, adults; $2, children & students; free, senior citizens with WCPS Gold Card. $10, maximum family cost. 301/766-2898.

Encounter City Park 2019 Concert, Hagerstown City Park, 501 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown. 7-9 p.m. “Crystal River.” Free concert. www.encountercitypark.org.

Story Time: End of Summer Party, Sharpsburg Library, 106 E. Main St., Sharpsburg, MD. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Stories, craft and ice cream to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Club and back to school.

Grades PreK-5. 301/432-8825. www.washcolibrary.org.

Summer Concert in the Park, Renfrew Museum & Park, 1010 E. Main St., behind the Museum house, Waynesboro, PA. 7 p.m. “Center of Gravity.” Classic rock and roll. Free. www.renfrewmuseum.org. to Oct 1 “Washington Goes Purple Purple Haze: Selective Perceptions,” Washington County Arts Council, 34 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Opening reception Aug. 29, 5-7 p.m. www.washingtoncountyarts.com. to Sept 2 Hagerstown Suns Home Baseball Games, Hagerstown (MD) Municipal Stadium, 274 East Memorial Boulevard. Fri., 7:05 p.m.; Sat., 6:05 p.m.; Sun. & Mon., 2:05 p.m. Suns vs. Lakewood BlueClaws.

Admission. 301/791-6266. www.hagerstownsuns.com.

Maugansville Pride Day, Maugansville Community Center and Park, Maugansville, MD. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Community picnic that includes homemade food, crafts and entertainment. 301/739-6742.

Autism Friendly Summertime Excursion, Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville, MD. 4-5:10 p.m.

Geared especially for our Autism spectrum and Sensory processing disorder friends. Seating may be chosen. Reservations not required but are available. Admission. 301/898-0899. www.wsrr.org. to Sept 2 Nature Exploration Weekend, Fort Frederick State Park, 11100 Fort Frederick Rd., Big Pool, MD. 10 a.m.5 p.m. Outdoor activities for all interest levels and ages. Sat. will feature a special night program starting at 8 p.m. Experience military life during the French and Indian War. Park entrance fees apply. 301/842-2155.

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