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Best Gifts of the Season . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Holiday finds for everyone’s wish list ‘They just clicked’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 JUMP Program matches kids with mentors November is National Adoption Month: Waiting for Lovely Lily . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Redefining the adoption fairytale

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Christmas Holiday Readers Giveaways

Daily drawings from Thanksgiving Day through December 17. Enter online at www.childguidemagazine.com/giveaways or use form on page 5.

DVDs Tickety Toc: Christmas Present Time. It’s Christmas time in Tickety Town, and Tommy & Tallulah are determined to make every merry second count! In this all-new collection of adventures including the Christmas Present Time Special - the twins find a new way to make snow, build a giant igloo, roll the biggest snowball ever, and even help Santa fix his sleigh in time for Christmas Eve! But when their escapades get out of hand, friends like McCoggins, Pufferty, Madame Au Lait and Tooteroo will help them make things right. www.zodiakkids.com Santa’s Magic Toy Bag. Christmas is bustling, festive and exciting for Santa, Mrs. Claus and all the Elves at the North Pole… Sherman, an aspiring apprentice Elf, tries his best to fit in but can’t seem to

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do anything right! Santa tries to bolster Sherman’s self-esteem by entrusting him with the special task of guarding his Magic Toy Bag until Christmas Eve. When Sherman accidentally shrinks the bag by washing it, he fears there might not be a Christmas this year … Unless the accident-prone Elf can finally make things right!

Angelina Ballerina: On with the Show. The stage is set for big performances and lots of fun!

When Ms. Mimi loses her voice, her class finds a way to communicate through music.

After a musical mishap, AZ doesn’t miss a beat and discovers another way to keep tempo. Gracie learns an important lesson about finding inspiration, and Angelina and Polly set the stage for a perfect celebration for their dad! Come along as the mouselings let their creativity shine and get on with the show! www.angelinaballerina.com

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Chuggington: Chuggineers Ready To Build. In this special collection of hard working adventures, Brewster joins Chuggineers Zack, Fletch and Tyne to build tracks, bridges and tunnels, make repairs, haul heavy loads and more! In these exciting adventures, Wilson, Brewster, Koko and your own little trainee will discover important lessons about safety, responsibility and teamwork! www.chuggington.com Thomas & Friends: The Thomas Way. Hop aboard for fun on Sodor as the engines find out that there is always something out there to learn! While Thomas and Duck learn how to steam ahead together with a special delivery, Luke and Millie find out what it’s like to drive in each other’s tracks - literally!

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Caitlin gets a lesson in how things are done, and Paxton works hard to recover Thomas’ lost puff.

With so much activity on Sodor, it’s always important to steam ahead and remember that the best way is the Thomas way! www.thomasandfriends.com Abner the Invisible Dog. When Chad Sheppard receives a science kit for his 13th birthday, his dog Abner takes a whiff and starts talking. Later, when Abner turns invisible, too, Chad attempts to solve the problem while contending with a pair of neighborhood bullies conspiring to make him look like a weakling in front of his pretty neighbor Sophie. When the government tries snatch the dog, and discover his secrets, Abner and Chad have to fight them off.

Once the chase is on, the real fun begins. www.inceptionmediagroup.com The Junior Spy Agency. Sam Steele and his Junior Spy Agency (Sam, Emma and Doug the Dog) are back on assignment after a long summer of solving crimes.

Sam s history class assignment leads him to his first clues in search of a priceless Russian treasure that s been smuggled into the U.S. Now he and his agency are pitted against Cash (Kevin Sorbo) and a gang of bumbling thieves as they race to recover the treasure before it falls into the wrong hands forever. www.inceptionmediagroup.com Against the Wild. Zach Wade & his sister Hannah become lost in the wilderness when their small plane has engine problems and makes an emergency landing.

Together with their devoted dog Chinook, they must survive on their own while their parents and rescue teams are frantically searching for them.

They must learn to combine their skills, trust their instincts and navigate a terrain as beautiful as it is untamed. www.starz.com VeggieTales Robin Good & His Not-So-Merry Men! Robin Good has a mission - fundraising from the rich and giving to the poor! But when greedy Prince starts stealing the townspeople's hams, donations are down and Robin's band of friends desert him to give robbing a try. Can Robin overcome his hurt, show his friends what's right and restore the townspeople's hope? www.veggietales.com Bob the Builder: Teamwork Time! Dizzy wants to prove she’s a whiz at being helpful but learns that being thoughtful is what really gets the job done!

Spud goes missing before a big performance. Can Dizzy save the day so the show can go on? Roley is determined to do a weather rap and soon learns that safety comes first! When Scramblers fails to build a treehouse on his own, he finds it takes a team to get a project off the ground.

Scratch learns that some problems are best shared and comes up with a solution by getting everyone to work together. Hold on to your hard hats and see why the best plans start with teamwork. www.bobthebuilder.com

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The Lone Ranger DVD Set (Three DVDs) Hi-Yo Silver, Away! -- Armed with a chamber of silver bullets and mounted atop the fiery white steed, the Lone Ranger rides on in eight original episodes.

Kemo Sabe -- Bound by honor and joined through fate, the Lone Ranger and Tonto set out to right the wrongs of the Wild West. Follow the duo in eight faithful episodes, including Trouble for Tonto, Courage for Tonto & Mission for Tonto.

Who Was That Masked Man? -- Disguised behind his mask, the Lone Ranger led the fight for law and order in the early West. Relive the journey of the resourceful rider in eight original episodes! www.classic.dreamworksanimation.com

Books “Perfectly Natalie” is a magical children's Christmas story following Natalie, or as she likes to be called, “Natty,” after an accident that has left her primarily wheelchair bound. The story teaches valuable lessons about maintaining a positive attitude, making the best out of the situations of our lives, and that we are all uniquely special and perfect in our own way.

How I Became Santa Claus. In Gina Cavalier's premiere book, readers will journey with Nick, an eight-year-old boy, as he faces magical creatures, a formative foe and life-changing decisions that will determine his fate and the future of Santa Claus. Told through fifty one hand drawn illustrations, "Gina Cavalier's - How I Became Santa Claus" is a story of hope, dreams, magic and beauty.

Another Christmas Carol: A Yuletide Fable.

Author Lee E. Woodward picks up where Charles Dickens left off in his new book. This story chronicles the life and times of Scrooge from the point of his reclamation throughout the balance of his life. As the trials and tribulations of everyday life in Victorian London come alive, Woodward’s continuing story highlights Scrooge’s interaction with the Cratchit family and the other wonderful characters Dickens created.

Holiday Kosher Baker: Traditional & Contemporary Holiday Desserts. New pastry chef, Paula Shoyer, offers a thoroughly modern approach to Jewish holiday baking that includes both contemporary & traditional recipes, more than 45 of which have been skillfully tailored for Passover. This is a must-have kosher baking cookbook for the holidays - and one that you'll enjoy using throughout the year.

I h Gratitude: My First Gratitude Journal. Designed to teach, foster and increase grateful thinking and to create a grateful way of life. Guide your child through this 60-day gratitude journal. Compiled by Michelle Lee-King.

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The Piccolo Chef Cookbook – Healthy Cooking with Your Kids, Written by Tina Fanelli Moraccini & Lilian Palmieri.

Ideal for working parents and their hungry children to share together, it’s the perfect way to combine prepping for dinner and spending time with the kids, all while creating food that is both delicious and healthy.

Kitchen Science Lab for Kids.

Liz Heinecke offers 52 fun science activities for families to do together. The experiments can be used as individual projects, for parties or as educational activities for groups.

101 Kids Activities That Are the Bestest, Funnest Ever! has time-tested, exciting activities to keep your children laughing and learning for the whole day, every day. Written by Holly Homer & Rachel Miller of kidsactivitiesblog.com The Lego Movie - The Essential Guide. Learn about Emmet, and ordinary guy who is identified as an extraordinary Master Builder and the key to saving the world! Explore the perfect city of Bricksburg and experience a day in the life of its busy citizens. Meet pirate MetalBeard, Benny Spaceman and all the other Master Builders who join Emmet on his epic journey through the world of The Lego Movie! Written by Hannah Dolan.

Miscellaneous The ABCs of Yoga for Kids 2015 Calendar created by multiple-award winning yoga instructor, Teresa Power. Using the alphabet, rhyming poems, and fun illustrations, each month contains 12 childfriendly yoga poses to practice. Each pose delightfully promotes flexibility and coordination, while encouraging kids to incorporate healthy activity into their daily lives.

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Th e m aga z ine fo r fa mil i e s in t h e qu a d - st a t e a r e a !

2015 Cover Kids Contest Would you like to see your child’s picture on our cover?

Deadline: Feb. 11, 2015 Who wins?

We’re looking for a variety of children who are representative of our readership area, as well as children of different ages. Photos entered may appear in Child Guide’s pages or on our website: www.childguidemagazine.com.

How do I enter my child?

Enter via email by sending two photographs of your child(ren) to coverkids@ childguidemagazine.com, including permission to publish in Child Guide or enter online at www.childguidemagazine.com (drop down under Home). Our website’s includes a slideshow of children, so we’ll use entries for these online photos. No professional photos and only one entry per child, please, although we encourage you to send seasonal photos of your children that Child Guide can use in filler spaces throughout the magazine ... dressed up for Halloween, Christmas and other holiday pictures, spring, fall or winter outdoor photos.. You may submit entries for siblings together – Child Guide sometimes uses multiple children for cover shots. Children ages 14 or younger.

If my child wins, what will s/he receive?

If your child is selected as one of our 2015 Cover Kids, s/he will win a place on the cover of one of our 2015 issues. Submitted photos will not appear on covers* – cover shots will be taken by a professional photographer.

*Child Guide’s Annual Family Resource Guide for March/April uses a collage of smaller photos as shown above. Dependent upon quality and resolution, we reserve the option of using submitted photos for this issue.

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“They just clicked...”

“They just clicked...

Cody and Steve

JUMP Program matches kids with mentors

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hree years ago, Deserie Schrader and her husband Neil were desperately seeking help for their son Cody. The boy, then 10 years old, was exhibiting severe self-destructive behaviors. The couple had tried everything, Deserie said. As a last hope, they were able to have Cody matched with a mentor through what was then Big Brothers Big Sisters and is now the Junior Mentoring Program, or JUMP, located at 420 S. Raleigh St. in Martinsburg.

Cody was paired with Steve Malcolm, a Berkeley County school teacher who shared the boy’s love of sports. “They just clicked,” Deserie said. “After like the third visit, I started seeing changes in my son.”

Steve first became a mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters during his freshman year at Shepherd University. The youngest of four children, Steve said he always wanted to make a difference in the life of child.

“I wanted to be a role model,” Steve said. “A lot of young males definitely need that.” During his five years

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at Shepherd, Steve mentored two different boys. He took a break from mentoring when he returned home to Moorefield after college, but signed up to be a mentor again through the program three years ago. That’s when he was paired with Cody.

Since then, the two have played sports and gone hiking. They recently went to an Orioles game together.

Steve said Cody often helps him at home with chores such as walking Steve’s dogs. “We stay pretty active.

Most of it has to do with sports,” Steve said, adding that he has never seen Cody exhibit any dangerous or self-destructive behaviors, although he has talked with Cody about the problems the boy was facing. “I’ve really never seen that side of Cody,” Steve said, referring to the behavioral issues the boy exhibited before they were paired.

Steve got married last year, but still finds time for Cody. Steve said that if he and his wife do eventually

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have children, Cody could continue to be involved with his family, possibly as a babysitter. “Cody’s always been willing to help me with things,” Steve said.

Deserie Schrader calls the mentoring program “the best thing we could have done.” The JUMP program has 31 volunteers matched with 31 children, most of whom live in the Eastern Panhandle. A few of the children the program serves live in Winchester, JUMP Executive Director Ashley Kilmer said. The program serves children ages 6 to 18. Referrals come from schools, EastRidge Health Systems, the Department of Health and Human Resources, and word of mouth.

Some of the children have single parents, some live with grandparents, and others, like Cody, have both parents but still benefit from being paired with a mentor.

Last year, the organization’s board of directors opted to change the name of the program and break with Big Brothers Big Sisters in order to save money, keep more funding local and serve more children, Ms. Kilmer said.

Volunteers must be at least 18, have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, three references, a background check, and commit to seeing the child twice a month for a year. “Our volunteers range in age from 18 to seniors – recently, we had one that was 76,” Ms. Kilmer said.

“Some have families and some haven’t started families yet. Some want to give back to the community and some say they want to prevent a child from experiencing the kind of childhood that they experienced. Often they will come back afterward and say, ‘The child helped me.’ They don’t realize they’re going to benefit as well.”

JUMP board member Tracy Kelley became a mentor eight years ago to a girl who was then 7 years old and is now 15. “I was just looking for a volunteer experience where I could take the extra experience I had and kind of apply it one on one,” said Tracy, an insurance agent.

In the beginning, Tracy took the girl to the movies and out to eat. “I took her horseback riding for the first time,” Tracy said. Now that the girl Tracy is matched with is a teenager, they still go out to eat and see movies, although their visits are a bit less frequent. The best thing about volunteering as a JUMP mentor is that you see immediate results when the child you are matched with benefits from your time and attention, Tracy said. She said she’s worked hard to model independence and to show the teen she’s paired with that, “you get up and you go to work. You make your own way.”

There are 54 children waiting to be paired with mentors through the JUMP program, Ms. Kilmer said.

Star Traylor lives in Winchester, VA, with her husband. She has a background in journalism and is currently teaching high school.

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Compassionate Kids

BY ANGELA ROYSE PELLEMAN

Compassionate Kid: Abby Joy Mason

Age: 12 Creation: Christmas Ornaments/ Stuffed Animals

Charity: Compassion International, a Christian child sponsorship ministry. www.compassion.com

Favorite quote or verse: “…and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody” (1 Thessalonians 4: 11-12 NIV).

Abby Mason, age 12, displays some of her creative works of art outdoors, a place where she loves to spend her time. She sells her items, and through Compassion International, uses her own money to sponsor a little girl who lives in India.

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Compassionate Kids is a column for both kids and adults to enjoy. Compassionate Kids features kids of all ages, who have compassionate hearts, along with a desire to serve and help others. These kids have used their unique gifts and talents, in order to create a plan to benefit others. These are children who put others’ needs before their own wants. The Compassionate Kids columnist, Angela Royse Pelleman, seeks to encourage kids to be compassionate, either by using the project ideas and charities featured in Child Guide, or becoming inspired to use their own unique talents and gifts while searching for a charity that speaks to their hearts.

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Do you know a Compassionate Kid? If so, please contact freelance writer Angela Pelleman at angelaslittleattic@yahoo.com or Child Guide’s editor, Cis Rhyne, at cis@childguidemagazine.com.

bby Mason is a beautiful, intelligent, creative 12 year-old girl. She’s also a compassionate kid with a huge heart! Since the age of five, her gifts of mercy and generosity have been evident, as they’ve been poured into ministries such as Operation Christmas Child shoebox ministry, 30 Hour Famine to fight world hunger, mother’s helper and mission trips. All are important to Abby, but she is focusing on Compassion International, a Christian child sponsorship ministry, as it gives her a goal to work towards, and a personal relationship with a child. She is determined to raise the money herself, so that a precious five-yearold girl, Banala, from India, will have food to eat and clothes to wear.

Abby’s overflowing creative talents and ideas are as plentiful as the large field of people she desires to help. So many interests can make it difficult to channel into one place. She loves to sew and write.

She has made cards, pillows, decorative bows and boxes, and even purses from jeans pockets! Again, to help with her goal of raising $38 a month, she has chosen to focus on a favorite: crocheted Christmas ornaments and stuffed animals. She crochets angels, wise men, and absolutely adorable owls!

She learned how to crochet from Amanda White, through a class at Cottage School. Naturally warm-hearted, Abby turned around and taught a friend how to crochet too. She found great deals on yarn and supplies at thrift stores and has enjoyed donations from friends. For pricing, she asks her parents what they would pay for each item and takes into account the amount of time put into creating each ornament. She says her sister, Merryn, really encouraged her with kind words. “It kept me going,” says Abby. “She’s pretty much my best friend!” There’s nothing like having family for friends and encouragement. Her

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mom, Debbie has told her, “I’m proud of you for sticking with it!”

Abby wants to encourage other kids, because she knows from experience, that it’s not always easy. “I kept doing the stitch wrong, and it looked horrible!” she laughs.

Sometimes people say things that are not helpful. Those are the lies that need to be ignored when kids are trying to do something good. Abby didn’t listen to the lies.

She didn’t quit, and instead believes in taking the positive. “You have to try,” she says. “If you just sit around saying you can’t do it, you won’t get anything done. But if you work hard, and have a little confidence, you’ll get it. That’s what it was for me.”

She admits not selling a thing at her first craft show. But Abby likes to write, and she appreciates the part of the first popularized proverb, by William Edward Hickson, that she had to memorize, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” She took it to heart, determined to keep up with the orders for her ornaments. It’s a big commitment!” exclaims Abby, who is working on one order

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a month. She currently has a custom nativity order for Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and three wise men, angels, and shepherds.

Abby has improved her crafting skills, and is eager to improve her sewing skills even more. She would like to have a sewing machine of her own, and someday be the owner of her store. Abby has discussed setting up her own Facebook page in the future, so that people can place orders and support her charitable cause. With her head in the right place, she knows how much she can handle at this time. She must balance her life carefully in order to manage her schooling, soccer, volleyball, church, and other extracurricular activities. We will update Child Guide as her business grows, but if you would like to discuss a future order or business opportunity with her, or if you have supplies that you would like to donate to Abby in order to support her child at Compassion International, you may contact her through her mother, Debbie Mason, at this email: Dssmason@aol.com.

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Waiting for Lovely Lily

The Walraven Family, Christmas 2013 (Left to right:) Trinity (12), Patrick (19), Andrew (17), Kip, Samantha, Lily (6), Timothy (21), and Jeffrey (15).

Redefining the Adoption Fairytale n 2005, the Walraven family would begin a threeyear adoption journey. The mother, Samantha, would often wonder why it wasn’t turning out like the adoption fairytales she had read. But perhaps some chapters had been skipped. After all, fairytales are full of plot twists, challenges, unfair circumstances, and unfortunate events, but each one does have a happy ending!

Samantha says, “Knowing what I know, I wish I’d done more pre-emptive work to understand the trauma…” She says it is useful for prospective adoptive parents to read extra material and attend conferences.

She emphasizes the importance in preparing for the challenges and struggles of adoption. Samantha recently attended the ‘Empowered to Connect’ adoption conference, which she found extremely helpful. It empowered her to further understand the fear, frustration, and heartbreak that adopted children experience, due to the stress, trauma, and often neglect, in their lives. Everyone loves the happy ending, but if chapters are skipped, there is no understanding of the blood, sweat, and tears, that are part of the journey.

Adoptive parents need encouragement to finish the race, despite many high hurdles. Many people put down a book, when they reach a disappointing part.

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BY ANGELA ROYSE PELLEMAN

But neither adoption nor fairytales are perfect.

However, both are about overcoming obstacles that try to keep us from the special people we are meant to love.

In fact, once upon a time, there was a beautiful brown-eyed baby girl, named Lily. Her mommy needed to bring her from Guatemala, to her home in America, and it seemed impossible. But God had a plan, and Samantha was no quitter! First, her family would have to pass some tests. The tests involved strength, courage, and trust in God, for God had placed the desire to adopt within their hearts.

Samantha and Kip already had five children, four boys and a girl. Samantha felt God saying, “If you can’t have more of your own, I want you to adopt.”

“I would always be in church,” she smiles, saying she would hear it, “Adopt!” Her best friend had also thought of adopting, and the two mothers enjoyed the idea of going through adoption at the same time. When Samantha brought up adoption to her husband, Kip, she found he was already on board.

“Yes, “ he said. “I already knew we were going to do this!” His heart was ready, and he had patiently waited for his wife to hear the same call. Within two weeks, the Walravens had filled out their application to All God’s Children International. Samantha’s mentor, Kay Arthur,

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a Christian author, had recommended the Christian based adoption agency, which provides more than an orphanage. AGCI seeks to educate and help birth parents to make positive changes in their lives.

Obstacles appeared almost immediately. Samantha’s best friend decided it was not the right time for her family to adopt. Samantha wondered if she’d be going through the experience alone, questioning, “Am I doing this because my friend is, or because God wants us to?” But her family was in it together, and they heard God’s answer, “We are called to do it!” After nine months, as long as a pregnancy, there came good news. The Walravens were placed with a baby girl named Frida, and they flew out to Guatemala and bonded with the newborn. They were told Frida had a medical condition, a quarter-sized dent in her spine. The Walravens consulted with local doctors, and were relieved to find it of no concern. However, in a sad twist of fate, unrelated to her medical condition, Frida passed away on Christmas Eve. The Walravens were devastated.

When the Walravens were offered a placement with another baby girl, they said, “It is our mission to give a child a home who needs a home.”

They also wanted to give hope to a birth mother, the option to choose life. They flew down to meet baby Luisa and her birth mother. “Each time we met the birth mother, was too painful,” says Samantha, eyes growing dark. “You would feel their pain.” Her thoughts mirrored those of many adoptive mothers, “Should I be doing this?” Pain: a chapter in the journey towards providing an adopted child a safe, loving home.

Luisa’s birth mother had changed her mind. It was difficult for Samantha, but she understood. Softly, she says, “I want the best for baby and mommy.”

By February 2007, Samantha highly wondered whether her family was doing the right thing. Odds against them, they were placed with a third baby girl, Monica. Would this third time be a charm? The Walravens believed in truth, not www.childguidemagazine.com

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Samantha Walraven plays “Peek-a-Boo” with her daughter, Lily, as they meet for the very first time. superstitions, and accordingly, the answer was, “no.”

After seven months, came the heart-wrenching call: Monica’s birth mother had also changed her mind.

Gracefully, the Walravens accepted the news, but why had they received such a strong call to bring a child home to live with them?

Samantha wondered, “What in the world is going on?” Then, more devastating news: Guatemala would be closing international adoptions in December 2007.

Exhausted, Samantha decided, “If Guatemala isn’t working, I’m done. I’m not transferring if Ethiopia…no, not doing it.” Her heart had been in Guatemala from the beginning, and now it was broken.

But there were reasons for the wait… On October 9, 2007, Lily was born. She was a beautiful baby with big brown eyes, and she needed a home. Surrounded in a fortress of pain, Samantha looked through the tiny window that remained, and said, “Yes. We will take the placement, but I’m not going to be attached…meet baby…lose baby…” It had already happened three times. Her heart was still in pieces. Each month came the pictures and videos, but Samantha couldn’t bear to look at them. She put them into her dresser drawer. Her hope had been shattered. The walls of pain and doubt were strong and high, and she didn’t dare knock them down. Afraid to trust, she was guarding her broken heart.

Two months after Lily was born, adoptions in Guatemala came to a close. A grandfather clause would allow children like Lily, who had already been placed with a family, to still be adopted. The Walravens’ social worker, Soo Jin, admitted she had never seen a case like this, where a family had bonded three different times with three different children, and gone home emptyhanded. So it was with great joy for both the Walravens and Soo Jin, when Jin called in July, delightedly screaming through the phone, “SHE’S YOURS!” “WHAT? I’M HAVING A BABY?” Laughter, joy, and tears; bubbles of emotion overtook Samantha, who had stood so strong through the pain of the last two years.

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She burst into action, running to her dresser drawer, rifling through photos, searching for videos, desperate to get to know her daughter. “Who is this baby I’m going to bring home?” It would be two months before Lily could be brought home, so Samantha bonded with her daughter by looking at even more photos and videos, and sharing them with family and friends. She prepared for Lily’s arrival by setting up her crib, and she opened gifts at the huge baby shower attended by loving friends from church and the neighborhood.

Everyone was so excited for Lily to come home!

In September of 2008, Samantha and Kip received the call that they could come to Guatemala in two weeks. “I was a wreck before that trip,” admits Samantha. No wonder, considering the dragons that had been slain: discouragement, fear, anxiety, and depression. But even death had not succeeded in keeping them from doing what they were called to do. Upon arrival, they entered a room, where Lily was waiting, momentarily, by herself. She had been placed there in preparation to meet Mommy and Daddy! She had seen them in pictures and videos. What would she do? She was almost a year old! Samantha said, “She toddled up to me, sat in my lap, and played peek-a-boo with me. I can’t explain it in words. Overwhelming! Surreal!” Her eyes twinkle, as she says it’s like looking at a newborn for the very first time when everything is brand new.

She laughs, recalling how she looked at her daughter, thinking, “Now, we have to get to know each other!”

That night in the hotel, came the reality, “She’s ours!”

The first night was not the fairytale Samantha imagined, because it was so difficult. Lily cried. “I couldn’t console her,” says Samantha, “and that was hard.” She’d learned about rejection through research, but that didn’t make it easier. Her baby was sad, so Mommy was sad, too. Samantha says, “I was caught up in my feelings, and that baby had all her little feelings!” She understood that this was a brand new experience for each of them, and that they were both capable of feeling all the same emotions.

The Walravens spent time in Guatemala, and returned home one day before Lily’s October 9, 2008 one year birthday! Samantha smiles, “The kids were great!” She remembers the “Welcome Home!” banner they made, and how Lily walked right up to Andrew.

Grinning, she recalls, “Lily was fascinated with our family dog, Toby!” Samantha’s dad met Lily, too. It was truly a Happy Birthday Homecoming!

Now it was time for family bonding. Samantha had been proactive in attachment with her biological children, which included putting them on her chest after birth, nursing on demand, sleeping with them at night, and wearing them in a pack. She was determined to do as much possible proactive attachment with Lily too. She sang “Amazing Grace” and rocked her baby girl. They had cuddle time. Wistfully, she remembers bottle-feeding; “It didn’t last long, sadly. I love that

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Samantha and Lily this past summer, 2014, at the beach in Ocean City, N.J. stage!” Lily was already walking, and reaching for independence.

Samantha admits that it was difficult practicing attachment while keeping her high emphasis on discipline. She had to work hard at it, with touch not being her main love language. She prefers to show love to her children through acts of service and words of affirmation. In addition, everything at the orphanage had been scheduled from meals to playtime to naps. Now, everything at home was a balancing act. For Lily, there was a less controlled environment, but new rules. Six children, from a wide age range, were each doing different activities at different times. But Lily fit in wonderfully with her new family, as she was already pursuing independence. She was one, an age when babies wiggle out of arms and off of laps to go and explore their world. There was no lack of attention, as Lily had five older siblings to love, and they loved her back. Samantha says, “There is a life lesson in learning to love, even when there are difficult things,” and adds, “To watch them love on her is an incredible blessing.”

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has. Today, her older sister, Trinity says, “Lily speaks so well.” Lily enjoys when Trinity plays dolls with her, and she’s happy to sit quietly near her sister when she’s working.

Samantha says Lily is persistent, very smart, and observant. She loves drawing, coloring, and singing with a pretend microphone! She loves stuffed animals, and she loves to give little notes and gifts. Most of all, Samantha says, “Lily loves people. She’s such a people person.”

Together, the family enjoys camping, and yearly beach vacation to Ocean City, New Jersey. Lily loves visiting her Pop Pop and Tu Tu. Kip and Samantha now have six children, college age to elementary: Timothy (22), Patrick (20), Andrew (18), Jeffrey (16), Trinity (13), and Lily (7). The Walravens are a homeschooling family. They attend and serve on the leadership team at Emmaus Church in Berryville, Virginia.

Samantha believes in discipline, but she is also kind-hearted, goodnatured, and has a great sense of humor. “It’s a wonderful life lesson, welcoming in a new child, watching your child adjust,” she says. “They will adjust.” The Walravens held onto their faith. Perhaps it was part of God’s bigger plan, to stretch and strengthen them, so that four different birth mothers would have the option to choose life. In the end, their faith was strong enough, that it enabled them to lower the drawbridge, cross over the moat, and bring back their little princess.

They didn’t bring her back to a castle, for they have something much better. It is a home…a home filled with lots of love.

Resources from Lily’s adoption: Agency: All God’s Children International Book: Created to Connect, co-author Dr. Karyn Purvis Conference: empoweredtoconnect.org Angela Pelleman lives in Berryville, VA, with her husband, twin teenage sons and daughter. In addition to writing for Child Guide, Angela has a blog, The Silver Lining, at www.angelaslittleattic.blogspot.com

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Healthful, homemade food gifts for the holiday season his holiday season, while you rack your brain to come up with just the right gift for those special people in your life, why not involve the whole family and surprise them with a personalized gift of healthful, homemade food. Not only does it nourish the body, it shows thought and can be less stressful and more rewarding than fighting the crowds at the stores.

The trick is to choose foods that will make a big hit with your family and friends but not pack on the pounds during what can be a calorie-filled holiday season. And for those who don’t feel confident in the kitchen, there are great ideas the kids can help put together with no cooking necessary. How about gift baskets like a breakfast basket that holds whole-grain pancake mix or seven-grain cereal, some sugar free or homemade fruit preserves and dried fruits. Or consider a pasta basket with several different colored, flavored and shaped pastas along with a homemade or healthy pasta sauce.

Cooks who want something more handson can have the kids help measure and package a favorite soup mix filled with lots of healthy dried vegetables, legumes or beans and spices. Another great holiday cooking project for the whole family is to create a signature granola complete with healthy oats, nuts, dried fruits and coconut.

After it bakes the granola can be put into holiday containers or pretty jars and tied up with ribbon.

Other ideas according to Baltimore registered dietitian Mark Rifkin, MS range from “spiced nut-and-seed mixtures, homemade or organic nut butters (almond, cashew, sunflower and others) or homemade guacamole.” Rifkin suggests adding roasted vegetables to guacamole for a complete and tasty treat. Rifkin, who works with Maryland families to improve the quality of their diet with a focus on plantbased nutrition, offers an abundance of healthy eating tips on his web site, Balanced Nutrition Solutions, found at www.balancednutritiononline.com.

For more adventurous cooks, flavored oils can make a delicious gift, perfect for drizzling over roasted vegetables or to use for dipping rustic bread or dressing fresh salads. However, Rifkin says it is important

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to choose healthy oils. He suggests using “only high quality extra virgin olive oil, expeller-pressed and (not heated) canola oil or nut oils like walnut.” In fact, it’s as important to consider the quality of the oil as well as the type of the fat because not all fats are unhealthy. Fats to watch out for are the saturated and trans fats, both of which are thought to play a major role in heart disease and diabetes. Healthful fats do not contribute to heart disease. Those fats include unsaturated fats that remain liquid at room temperature such as olive oil.

Fat is important for good health since the human body needs some fat to provide energy and to support a variety of bodily functions.

Finally, when deciding on holiday gifts, consider that others may be as interested in nutritious food as you are, so think homemade and healthy.

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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A look at what’s happening in the region

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Nature Center, 2929 Sumantown Rd., More than 100 performers. $17, advance Middletown, MD. 10 a.m.-12 noon. Learn tickets, $20, at the door, $10, K-12th grade how to identify, measure, and conduct a students. 717/261-1220. forestry ecology survey. Ages 6-10. $10. www.cvsmusic.org.

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Movie Night, Washington Co. Free Library, Renfrew Museum and Park, 1010 E. Main 101 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. “Mr. St., Waynesboro, PA. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5, adults; $2, ages 12-18; free, ages under 12.

Peabody and Sherman.” 301/739-3250, 717/762-4723. www.renfrewmuseum.org. x250.

82nd Annual Veterans Day Parade, Zombie 5K Chase, Clarke Co. Parks and Recreation, Chet Hobert Park, 225 Al Smith Downtown Brunswick, 1 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD. 2 p.m. One of the oldest Circle, Berryville, VA. 2:30-6 p.m. Zombie chase with zombie creepers. Ages 10 & up. parades in the nation. 240/344-4757.

Comedian Michael Jr., The Maryland $10-$15. www.clarkeco..gov/parks.

Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 7 Creative Outlet Drop-In Art Session, Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, 40 p.m. Proceeds benefit The Boys & Girls Club S. Carroll St., Frederick. 3-5 p.m. $1-$3 per of Washington Co. $25. 301/790-2000. www.mdtheatre.org. art activity. All ages welcome. 301/698Holiday Workshop, Museum of 0656. www.delaplaine.org.

Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St., November First Saturday – Holiday Winchester. 6-9 p.m. “Holiday Stockings and Open House, Downtown Frederick. 3-9 p.m. Gallery openings, late shopping hours, Hot Cocoa.” Learn about holiday stockings and customize your own. $20, members; fantastic dining, live music, and more. $25,nonmembers. 540/662-1473, x240.

301/698-8118. www.theMSV.org. www.downtownfrederick.org. , 12 & 19 Mommy & Me Classes, Open House & Food Drive, The Church of Wood Center, second level of the Capitol Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 11887 Mentzer Gap Rd., Waynesboro, PA. 4-7 p.m. Theatre Center, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg. 10-11 a.m. “Art Smarts: All faiths and backgrounds welcome ...

Printmaking” (11/5), “Creative Drama with guided tours of the church, displays of your Mama: The Gingerbread Man” (11/12), doctrine and refreshments provided. Food and “Thankful Hands” (11/19). $5 per drive items donated to Waynesboro class. Some classes have minimal cost for

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Frozen Tea Party, Jefferson Co. Community Center, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Girls dress in favorate princess dress, create a tiara, enjoy a snack and tea, and sing music from the movie. Ages 3-5. $10.

304/728-9746. www.jcprc.org.

Creatures of the Night, Renfrew Institute for Cultural and Environmental Studies, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. 6 p.m.

Family Owl Walk 2014. Meet at Visitors Center, Renfrew Park. Brief pre-walk info session. Free. Pre-registration required.

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

Movie Night, Washington Co. Free Library, 101 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 6 p.m. “Ant Boy.” 301/739-3250, x250.

BINGO Night, Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, MD. 6:307:30 p.m. BINGO night for the whole family.

301/600-7250. , 13 & 20 Grand Hours Thursday, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 19 W. Cork St., Winchester. 2-5 p.m. Explore some really cool activities with your grandchildren. Grandparents admission half price during this time. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net. and Dec. 4 I Love Nature, Fountain Rock Park & Nature Center, 8516 Fountain Rock Ct., Walkersville, MD. 12:15 p.m. Explore the natural world through your child’s eyes. Ages 2-3. $10 per day.

301/600-2936. www.recreater.com. to Dec. 28 Holiday Art & Craft Market, The Berkeley Art Works, 116 N. Queen St., Martinsburg. Thurs., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 12 noon-3 p.m. Unique original creations by local artists and artisans.

Artwork, jewelry, glass, accessories, pottery, photography, and more. 304/620-7277. www.berkeleyartswv.org.

First Friday Dance Party, Handley Library, 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester. 11 a.m. Active storytime infused with energetic movements and upbeat music designed for toddlers and preschoolers. 540/662-9041, x16.

Free First Friday, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 19 W. Cork St., Winchester. 5-7:30 p.m. Enjoy SVDM for free every First Friday. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

Imperfect Dancers Co. & Company E: Anne Frank, A Life in the Shadows, The Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 8 p.m. Performance by one of Italy’s most sought-after dance troupes.

Admission. 301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org. & Dec. 5 First Friday Fun, Rose Hill Manor Park & Museum, 1611 N. Market Street, Frederick. 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Story, craft and program centered about a different farm-themed storybook each month. Preregistration recommended. Ages 2-4. $4. 301/600-1650. www.rosehillmuseum.com.

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Dickens Fair, Otterbein United Methodist Church, 108 E. Franklin St., Hagerstown. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Handmade wreaths and holiday decorations, wooden handcrafts, needlework, gently used items, teatime, food and handmade cookies, candies, and cakes, all in a Victorian setting. www.otterUMC.org.

Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show, St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Corner of Broad and Main Streets, Waynesboro, PA. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Handmade and unique items for Christmas. Lunch served from 11 am-1 pm. http://standrewwbo.org.

Christmas Craft Show, Green Grove Gardens, 1032 Buchanan Trail E., Greencastle. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Over 50 vendors with many different handcrafted items, seasonal items, arts, crafts, and more.

717/597-0800. www.greengrovegardens.com Bakery Festival, Marker-Miller Orchards, 3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free sampling of delicious baked goods. Market will take orders for Thanksgiving and Christmas. www.markermillerorchards.com.

Dash for Drew, Greencastle Antrim High School, 300 S. Ridge Ave., Greencastle.

9:30 a.m., race; 8:30-9:15 a.m., registration; 10 a.m., fun run/walk. Benefits the Drew Michael Taylor Foundation to fund Drew’s Hope – a grief and loss support program for children, teens and their families. Fee. www.drewmichaeltaylor.org.

Here Comes Santa, Valley Mall, Center Court, 17301 Valley Mall Rd., Hagerstown.

9:45 a.m. 301/582-0700.

Feast At The Furnace, Collier’s Log House, 12607 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont, MD. 10 a.m. Learn to cook in an open hearth. All day. Fee. 410/243-2626.

Neighborhood Toy Store Day, Dancing Bear Toys and Gifts, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. For every $10 you spend, we’ll give you $1 to deposit in your choice of charity donation jars at checkout.

301/631-9300. http://dbeartoys.com.

“Different Cloud Types and Weather Forecast,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 11 a.m.

HMTV6 Meteorologist Christy Shields.

301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

Drawing Studio Junior! Art Class, Washington Co. Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Learn the elements of art while sketching our galleries. Ages 7-12. $27, members; $30, nonmembers. 301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org.

Conifer Identification Workshop, Foundation of the State Arboretum: Blandy Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. 13 p.m. Learn tips for identifying spruces, firs, pines, and scale-needled conifers. Dress for weather. Reservations required. $10, members; $12, nonmembers. 540/8371758, x224. www.blandy.virginia.edu/ our-foundation/online_payments.

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Afternoon on the Ranch, Full Moon Ranch, Berryville, VA. 1-4 p.m. Learn about horses, the farm, and exotic animals, and how to care for them. Ages 8 & up. $25. 540/955-5140. www.ponytogocom. www.clarkeco..gov/parks.

American Indian Heritage Day, Long Branch Plantation, 830 Long Branch Lane, Millwood, VA. 1-5 p.m. Explore Virginia’s diverse American Indian History. Songs, talks, demonstrations, artifact viewing, hands-on activities, informational videos, and more. www.visitlongbranch.org.

Meet The Artist: Ed Bender, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 501 Amherst St., Winchester. 1-5 p.m. Watch Ed Bender carve his unique Santa figures. Creations available for purchase in the Museum store. www.themsv.org.

Etiquette Series Part I, Centerville Rec Center, 3601 Carriage Hill Drive, Frederick. 4-6 p.m. Children learn social etiquette. Ages 7-12. $38. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com. & 9 Fall & Holiday Craft Show, Clarke Co. Parks & Rec, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handmade crafts including baskets, dolls, floral items, jewelry, paintings, photographs, pottery, clay, wood items and more. Free admission.

540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks.

Maryland Symphony Orchestra Concert, The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. “Beethoven’s First.” Guest pianist Michael Brown.

Admission. 301/797-4000. www.marylandsymphony.org. & 11 Youth Workshop: Diddley Bows, Museum of Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St., Winchester. 1-4 p.m. Youth from grades 5-8 will explore the exhibit “Second Time Around: The Hubcap As Art and will also learn how to create a Diddley Bow. $10, members; $15, nonmembers.

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Maternity, infant, children’s & junior’s clothing, books, toys, furniture, etc.

We had 24,000 items at our last sale.

November Flash Sale Nov. 13-15, 2014 Spring Sale April 16-18, 2015 Berkeley County Youth Fairgrounds, Martinsburg, WV www.ChildSpiritConsignment.com

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, 14-15, 21-22 & 28-29 and Dec. 4-6, 8 11-13, 18-20, 26-27, & 29 Cowboy Christmas Dinner & Show, Antietam Recreation, 9745

Garis Shop Rd., Hagerstown. 6 p.m.; 4:30 p.m., Nov. 8; 11:45 a.m., Nov. 15. Award-winning Cowboy Andy Rotz, talented vocalists and dancers, and a heartwarming drama with the true message of Christmas. Under age 3 not permitted.

Reservations required. $22.75-$38.75/person. 301/7977999. www.antietamrecreation.com. , 15 & 22 Little Illustrators November Art Class, Washington Co. Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. 9-9:45 a.m. Wonderful mix of reading and art. Ages 3-6. $27, members; $30, nonmembers. 301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org.

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DATE Wednesday, November 12, 2014 TIME 5:30pm – 7:30pm LOCATION The Elks Lodge #684 289 Willowdale Drive Frederick, MD (Just off the Golden Mile) An opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet with representatives from over 30 area preschools and child care centers.

Free Admission! Children Welcome! Prizes and Raffles!

For more information, please visit our website: www.momsclub-fredericknorth.com

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8516 Fountain Rock Ct., Walkersville, MD. 1-2:15 p.m. Explore with your child using Nov. cont. from page 23 hands-on stations. Ages 3-5. $10. 301/6002936. www.recreater.com. & 22 Paws for Reading, Bowman 8 Library, 871 Tasker Rd., Stephens City, Powhatan School Open House & VA. 1-2:15 p.m. Read a favorite book to a 14 Shadow Day, 49 Powhatan Lane, therapy dog. 540/869-9000, x215.

Boyce, VA. 8:15 a.m.-12 noon. R.S.V.P by and Dec. 13 Hike With A Friend, calling the Office of Admission, 540/8371009. www.PowhatanSchool.org.

8 Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. 9 a.m.-12 Little Hands Cooking Series, Ballenger

Berkeley Community Chorus. 304/6207277. www.berkeleyartswv.org.

Wee Warrior Dash, Sam Michael’s Park, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 10:30 a.m. 1-mile fun run, obstacle course. Ages 3-15. Free. 304/7289746. www.jcprc.org.

“The History & Importance of Lighthouses with Emphasis on Cape Fear and the Titanic Rescue,” Discovery noon. Meet at the Valley Trailhead (11/8) Creek Community Bldg., 5420 Ballenger Station, 101 W. Washington St., and the Lost Mountain Trailhead (12/13).

Creek Pike, Frederick. 9-10:30 a.m. “Happy Hagerstown. 11 a.m. Norm Little, Titanic 540/592-3556.

Apple-y After.” Ages 2 years 6 mos.-6 years. Replica Builder. Book signing of Norm Children under age 3 must have a parent Little’s autobiography follows. 301/790Second Saturday Crafting Workshop, 0076. www.discoverystation.org.

Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds with them. $18. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

Lane, Delaplane, VA. 1-3 p.m. Free for all Fused Glass Workshop, Opus Oaks ages. 540/592-3556.

Let’s Move, Rose Hill Manor Park & Studio East, 109 First St., Berryville, VA. 1Museum, 1611 N. Market Street, Frederick. 4:30 p.m. Christmas ornament. Ages 13 & & 11 Schools Out for the Day, up. $50, plus $15 materials fee. 540/955Clarke Co. Parks & Rec, 225 Al Smith 9:30-11 a.m. Children encouraged to explore nature and history while 4226.

Circle, Berryville, VA. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Activities for ages K-Grade 5. Camp follows participating in active play. All adults must “Pirate School,” Gettysburg Majestic be accompanied by a child. Ages 2-6. $4.

Clarke Co. Public School schedule and is Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. 3 p.m.

301/600-1650. www.rosehillmuseum.com. Family show with a bumbling pirate subject to change. $25. 540/955-5140. www.clarkeco..gov/parks.

Movie Night, Smithsburg (MD) Library, professor, puppetry, magic, slapstick swordplay antics, a misbehaving cannon, Run for Warriors Veterans Day 5K, Community Room. 7 p.m. “Maleficent.”

Rated PG. Snacks & soda provided. Call to and more. $15, adults; $10, ages 12 & Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 under. 717/337-8200.

Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. 10 a.m. Run reserve seat. Free. 301/824-7722. www.gettysburgmajestic.org. to support the Wounded Warrior Project. , 15 & 16 “Seussical, Jr.” The Awards and prizes given. $30. 540/592Apollo, 128 E. Martin St., MartinsEtiquette Series Part II, Centerville Rec 3556. burg. Apollo Youth Theatre Company.

Center, 3601 Carriage Hill Drive, Frederick.

Admission. 304/263-6766.

4-6 p.m. Children learn table manners in and Dec. 9 Home School time for the holidays. Ages 7-12. $38.

History Days, Rose Hill Manor Park & www.apollo-theatre.org.

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

Museum, 1611 N. Market Street, Frederick. Haitian Art Show, St. John’s Episcopal 1-3 p.m. Experienced staff enrich your Church, 101 S. Prospect St., Hagerstown.

“Metropolis,” Weinberg Center for the child’s studies with a multi-disciplinary, Fri., 6-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 9 Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 8 p.m. hands-on approach to history. Preregistraa.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Haiti water Silent film featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer tion required. Ages 6-14. $5 per day. purification and education. 301/733-2560. organ. Admission. 301/600-2828.

301/600-1650. www.rosehillmuseum.com. www.weinbergcenter.org.

-16 and 21-23 “Into The Frederick Preschool Fair, The Elks Woods, Jr.” Barbara Ingram School to Dec. 28 “The Nutty Lodge #684, 289 Willowdale Dr., for the Arts Black Box Theatre, 7 S. Potomac Nutcracker,” Wonderment Puppet Frederick, MD. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Over 30 area St., Hagerstown. Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Theater, 412 W. King St., Martinsburg. Sat. preschools and child care centers.

2:30 p.m. A Stephen Sondheim production. & Sun., 1 p.m. $5. Free admission for www.momsclub-fredericknorth.com Admission. 301/766-8840. children under age 2. 304/258-4074. www.wondermentpuppets.com.

Scherenschnitte (Paper-Cutting) and Dec. 12 Moonbounce Workshop, Renfrew Institute for Mania, Jefferson Co. Community Visit by Kate Spears, author of Cultural and Environmental Studies, 1010 E. Center, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, “SWAY,” Handley Library, 100 W. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Piccadilly St., Winchester. 6:30-8 p.m.

Shenandoah Junction, WV. 5-7 p.m.

Scherenschnitte artist Bill Hammann will Author discusses her debut novel. Books will Children have a chance to bounce with demonstrate the German folk craft of paper- friends. Parent must be on premises. Ages be on sale and signed by author. 540/662cutting. Participants create a work of art to 9041, x31.

6-12. $8. 304/728-9746. www.jcprc.org. take home. Supplies provided. Class size Dash 4 Disabilities, Star Grow Your Family Tree, Brunswick limited. For ages 15 & up. Workshop fee.

Community, Inc., 13674 Greencastle Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., 717/762-0373. www.renfrewinstitute.org.

Pike, Hagerstown. 9 a.m. 5K cross country Brunswick, MD. 6-7:30 p.m. Bring photos of -15 Child Spirit Consignment run/walk. Proceeds support Star your family to create a family tree of your November Flash Sale, Berkeley Co. Community’s Residential, Day Habilitation own. For all ages. 301/600-7250.

Fairgrounds, Martinsburg, WV. Thur 1-8 and Therapeutic Equestrian Center and Dec. 16 Craftworks Drum p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-2 p.m. programs. $20-$30. 301/791-0011.

Circle, Craftworks at Cool Spring, Maternity, infant, children’s & junior’s www.starcommunityinc.org/events.php.

1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town. 6:30-9 p.m. clothing, books, toys, furniture, & more.

Master Gardeners Children’s Program For all ages. Free musical jam session. www.childspiritconsignment.com. at the Market, Hagerstown Farmers 304/728-6233. www.wvcraftworks.org.

-16 and 20-23 Christmas Market, 25 W. Church St., Hagerstown. 9-11 and Dec. 17 Wee One Fun, Thyme at Sycamore Heights, a.m. “Decorations with Dry Things.”

Fountain Rock Park & Nature Center, 20703 Jefferson Boulevard, Hagerstown. 10 301/739-8577, x183.

8516 Fountain Rock Ct., Walkersville, MD. a.m.-5 p.m. Local handmade crafts in a www.hagerstownmarket.org.

10-10:45 a.m. Explore the world through 1860 farmhouse. Candles, primitives, folk Wreath Making, Rose Hill Manor Park, stories, songs, games and live animals. art, every day and seasonal décor.

1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 10-11:30 Ages 2-3. $10 per day. 301/600-2936.

301/665-2882. a.m. Use natural materials from pine and www.recreater.com. , 19 & 20 & Dec. 4, 10, 11 holly to make your own wreaths to take Homemade Holiday Cards with “A Country Gospel Christmas,” home. For ages 8 & up. $12. 301/600Bob Wantz, Washington Co. The Pennsylvania Opry, 23 W. Seminary St., 2983. www.recreater.com.

Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Mercersburg, PA. 2 p.m. Admission.

Berkeley Art Works Open House, The Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. 10 a.m.-1 717/328-5959. www.paopry.com.

Berkeley Art Works, 116 N. Queen St., p.m. Create a watercolor landscape that can and Dec. 11 Kidiscovery, Martinsburg. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Meet the be turned into a one of a kind holiday card.

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Preschool Thanksgiving Party, Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown, MD. 10:30-11 a.m.

Children celebrate Thanksgiving with a craft, songs, and stories. For preschoolers (ages 3-5). 301/371-7560.

Teen Chocolate Party, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 Moser Rd., Thurmont, MD. 5-6 p.m. Drink hot chocolate, decorate chocolate cupcakes, make chocolate brownies, and each chocolate candy. For tweens and teens, no adults. 301/3717560.

Super Hero Party, Jefferson Co. Community Center, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Come dressed as favorite Super Hero.

Play a game, make a craft and watch a Super Hero movie. Ages 3-5. $10. 304/7289746. www.jcprc.org.

Preschool Yoga Class, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 11-11:30 a.m. 301/600-1630.

Holiday Faire, Public Square, City Center, Hagerstown. 4-8 p.m. Featured artisan and craft vendors with holiday focus gift items.

301/739-8577, x183. www.hagerstownmd.org.

Tree Lighting in Public Square, Public Square, City Center, Hagerstown. 5-6:30 p.m. Entertainment by local school bands and singing groups. 301/739-8577, x116. www.hagerstownmd.org.

Tree Lighting, Center Square, downtown Waynesboro, PA. 6-7:30 p.m. Tree lighting, entertainment, hot chocolate & goodies.

Pony rides and horse-drawn sleigh rides are available during ceremony. 717/762-0397. www.mainstreetwaynesboro.org.

Holly Fest, 7 p.m. The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Free holiday event featuring talents from area schools and children’s groups. 301/739-8577, x183. www.hagerstownmd.org. , 22 & 23 Kids Closet Winter Holiday Sale, Best Western Grand Venice Hotel, 431 Dual Highway, Hagerstown. Save 60-90% off the retail price for quality, gently-used children’s clothes. Find everything you need for your babies, children and teens. Free admission. www.kidscloset.biz.

Festival of Trees, Youth Development Center, Inc., 3 Battaile Dr., Winchester.

Decorated trees, wreaths & centerpieces, entertainment, holiday shoppe, and more.

540/662-4564. www.myydc.org.

-23 and 28-30 Maryland Christmas Show, Frederick Co. Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick.

Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission. www.marylandchristmasshow.com. and Dec. 19 Mommy & Me, Rose Hill Manor Park & Museum, 1611 N. Market Street, Frederick. 9:3010:30 a.m. Story time and other acitivites with other infants and toddlers. Preregistration recommended. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. $8, adult/child pair. 301/600-1650. www.rosehillmuseum.com.

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Home School Days, Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Middletown, MD. 1-2:30 p.m. Experienced naturalists enrich your child’s studies using nature as a focus. Ages 5-12. $5.

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

Evening Indoor Playground, Jefferson Co. Community Center, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 5-8 p.m. Children enjoy indoor play toys and inflatables. Ages 1-5. $5. $3 each additional sibling. 304/728-9746. www.jcprc.org. to February The Trains of Christmas, Hagerstown (MD) Roundhouse Museum, 300 S. Burhans Blvd. Fri. to Sun., 1-5 pm. Features an “O” Scale 3-rail Christmas layout with steam and diesel trains by Lionel, MTH, Williams, Weaver, and others operating in a snow scene on four levels. $5, adults; $.50, ages 4-12; free, ages 3 & under.

301/739-4665. www.Roundhouse.org.

Pleasant Valley Ruritan Breakfast, Brethren Church, 1911 Rohresville Rd., Brownsville, MD. 6-11 a.m. Prior to JFK run. All you can eat hot cakes, eggs, sausage, gravy, juice, coffee.

Bakery goods for purchase. $6, adults; $3, children. 913/948-0765.

Pancake Breakfast, Maugansville Ruritan Community Center, 18007 Maugans Ave., Maugansville, MD. 6:30-11 a.m. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, and drinks. $5.50. Veterans are free. 301/790-1417.

52nd Annual JFK 50 Mile Race, Downtown Boonsboro start and end in Williamsport. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. America’s oldest and largest ultra-marathon foot race. 240/707-9417. www.jfk50mile.org.

Greencastle Holiday Parade, Greencastle, PA. 9:20 -10:30 a.m. www.greencastlepachamber.org.

“The History of Morse Code,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 11 a.m. Tim Keener. Which is faster Morse Code or Text Messaging?

301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

Winterfest: Arts and Craft Market, Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Shop for unique, locally made fine art and crafts. 301/668-6088.

Ringgold Ruritan Slippery Pot Pie Dinner, Ringgold Ruritan, 14247 Windy Haven Rd., Smithsburg, MD. 1-6 p.m. All you can eat slippery pot pie, cole slaw, applesauce, rolls, drink and dessert.

Benefits the Ringgold Building fund.

240/527-9622.

58th Annual Holiday Parade, Main Street, downtown Waynesboro, PA. 2 p.m.

Santa, marching bands, floats & more.

717/762-0397. www.mainstreetwaynesboro.org.

Golden Dragon Acrobats, The Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes and ancient and contemporary music.

Admission. 301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

Astronomy For Everyone, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Meet behind the historic Mount Bleak House.

Half-hour “Junior Astronomer” program for ages 5-12 before presentation. $5 per car. 540/592-3556. and Dec.r 27 Free Movie Night, Bridge of Life Center,

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Hagerstown. 7 p.m. Enjoy a movie, free popcorn and soda in a safe, family-friendly environment. www.BridgeofLife.org. & 23 Kris Kringle Holiday Craft Show, Hagerstown (MD) Community College ARCC, 11400 Robinwood Dr. Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2-day extravaganza with over 260 juried crafters, entertainment, free gift wrapping, and more. 301/582-1233 or 301/331-1233. www.kriskringlecraftshow.com.

Keedysville Arts and Crafts Tour, Various locations in Keedysville, MD. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Multiple local artisans at several houses around town will be selling a variety of handcrafted creations, art and baked goods. 301/432-8216.

Valley Craft Network Studio Tour, Middletown and Pleasant Valley, MD. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Self-guided tour. One-of-a-kind gifts, handmade in Maryland. 301/3714274. www.valleycraftnetwork.org. and Dec. 6 & 13 Parent’s Night Out, Clarke Co. Parks & Rec, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 5-9 p.m. for ages 3-12. Children enjoy fun, popcorn and games while parents have a night out. $16, child; $12 per child for multiples from same family. 540/9555140. www.clarkeco..gov/parks. to Dec.r 27 “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas,” Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Dr., Frederick. Every Sat., Dec. 10, and 2nd and 4th Sun. of each month.

Admission. For performance times and ticket information, 301/662-6600. www.wayoffbroadway.com.

Cumberland Valley School of Music Community String Orchestra Concert, Thomson Alumnae Chapel, Wilson College, 1015 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg. 8 p.m. 717/2611220. www.cvsmusic.org.

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Hagerstown Community College Turkey Trot 5K, Hagerstown (MD) Community College ARCC Arena, 11400 Robinwood Dr. 9 a.m. 5K, kids races, and food drive. 7 a.m., registration; 8:30 a.m., Mashed Potato Race for ages 3-10; 9 a.m., 5K Run/Walk. Participants who donate canned goods will be entered for a chance to win one of five grand prizes. $15-$25. 240/313-2808. www.raceit.com. www.washco-md.net.

Frosty Friday, Downtown Frederick, Market & Patrick Streets, Frederick. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Kick off the holiday shopping. 301/698-8118. www.downtownfrederick.org.

Holiday House: A Taste of Christmas, Sky Meadows State Park, Log Kitchen, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. 12 noon-4 p.m. Sample historic holiday fare.

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Imagination Playhouse, Rose Hill Manor Park & Museum, 1611 N. Market Street, Frederick. 4-7 p.m. Children and caregivers engage in sensory play. All adults must be accompanied by a child.

Ages newborn-13. $4. 301/600-1650. www.rosehillmuseum.com.

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting by Main Street Martinsburg, On the Town Square, Martinsburg. 6 p.m. Music, Santa, goodie bags and business open houses. www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com.

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Santa’s Arrival, Everedy Square & Shab Row, East & Church Street, Frederick. 7 p.m.

Entertainment and activities all day and Santa arrives in a horse-drawn carriage to great children. Join Santa for carols and refreshments. 301/676-1029. www.visitfrederick.org.

The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show, The Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 8 p.m. Gospel and spiritual songs. Admission. 301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org. , 29 & 30 Shepherdstown Holiday Marketplace, Historic Entler Hotel, corner of German and Princess Streets, Shepherdstown, WV. Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wreaths, greenery, specialty clothing and accessories, holiday baked goods, candies, food, birdhouses, candles, stained glass, and much more. www.shepherdstown.info. to Dec. 4 Annual Doors to Christmas by Main Street Martinsburg, 1902 Building on the corner of North Queen and E. Martin streets, Martinsburg. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wreaths or trees decorated by individuals, businesses, schools and organizations are auctioned off to raise funds. www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com. to Dec. 13 Festival of Trees, Historical Society of Frederick Co., 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Sun., 1-4 p.m.; Tues.Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with evening hours until 8 p.m. on Thurs. See trees decorated by local

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11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tours depart from the Visitor Center. Visit each of the houses in the park’s Historic Area and discover how the holidays were celebrated in the past by the people who called Sky Meadows “home.” 540/592-3556. www.virginiastateparks.gov. to Jan. 4 Walking in a Winter Wonderland, Clearbrook Park, Rt. 11 No., Winchester. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Frederick Co. Parks & Rec’s annual light show. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Years Eve. Admission. www.visitwinchesterva.com.

Model Train Show, Washington Co. Agriculture Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fall sales event featuring all gauges of trains. To benefit Antietam Station. $5 donation, adults; under age 12 free.

301/800-9829. www.antietamstation.com.

“Turkey Magic,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 11 a.m. Dean Burkett, “Mr. Magic.” 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

Frederick’s Tuba Christmas 2014, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 12 noon. Regional tuba and euphonium players perform 4-part Christmas carols. Canned food donations for local food bank appreciated. 301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

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specialty units. Tree lighting ceremony immediately following parade. www.visitwinchesterva.com.

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BINGO Night, Brunswick Branch www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com.

Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, Benefit Concert, The Old Cider Press, 47 MD. 6:30-7:30 p.m. BINGO Night for the Crystal Falls Dr., Smithsburg, MD. 6 p.m. whole family. 301/600-7250.

Little Sisters Band, country singer Elly, and The Wizards of Winter, Weinberg Center for Back Creek Valley Boys. Benefit for Joe the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 7:30 Henson, a young boy at Johns Hopkins p.m. Admission. 301/600-2828. fighting brain cancer. $10, includes meal. www.weinbergcenter.org.

Donations accepted. 301/491-3346.

-7 and 11-14 A Christmas Story, 10th Annual Ranson Tree Lighting The Musical! The Old Opera House, Ceremony, Lancaster Circle, Ranson, WV. 204 N. George St., Charles Town. Musical 6-8 p.m. Horse drawn wagon rides, Santa & comedy. Rated G. Admission. 304/725Mrs. Claus, performances, hot chocolate, 4420 or 800/900-SHOW. www.oldoperaand more. www.ransonwv.us. house.org. & 30 Victorian Christmas, , 11, 18 & 25 Grand Hours Brunswick Heritage Museum, 40 W. Thursday, Shenandoah Valley Potomac St., Brunswick, MD. Victorian Discovery Museum, 19 W. Cork St., decorations, crafts, music, and Christmas Winchester. 2-5 p.m. Explore some really cake. Admission. 301/834-7100. cool activities with your grandchildren.

Special invitation, Discovery Station, 101 Grandparents admission half price during W. Washington St., Hagerstown. PenMar this time. 540/722-2020. www.discoveryRealtors are invited for a complimentary museum.net. family visit. Donations welcome. 301/790Flat Frosty Scavenger Hunt and Old 0076. www.discoverystation.org.

Tyme Christmas Tree Lighting with to Dec. 21 Christmas in Santa, Shafer Park, Boonsboro, MD. Shepherdstown, Shepherdstown, Scavenger Hunt for Flat Frostys and then on WV. Every Sat. & Sun. Holiday celebration. to Shafer Park at 6 p.m. for an Olde Tyme Live Nativity, tree lighting, bonfires, toy train Christmas Tree Lighting. display, Christmas parade, Santa, children’s BoonsboroED@myactv.net. activities, holiday films, holiday shopping, Old Town Hedgesville Christmas, sing along with Victorian carolers, and more. Hedgesville, WV. 6-9 p.m. Town tree lighting, www.christmasinshepherdstown.com. holiday festivities and goodies, holiday Santa Train, Walkersville Southern caroling at the Town Spring. Attendees Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., asked to bring a healthy non-perishable Walkersville, MD. Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m., 1 snack, or a new pair of mittens/gloves/hat p.m. & 3 p.m. Ride the train with Santa as to donate to Berkeley Co. Back Pack he visits with families. Hot chocolate and Program. www.travelwv.com. cookies served in museum after the ride.

Rural Heritage Village by Candlelight, Reservations required. Signing Santa for Children’s Frolic, Washington Co. Rural deaf community available Nov. 29, 30, Dec. Heritage Museum, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, 20 & 21. $12-$15. 301/898-0899.

Boonsboro, MD. 6-9 p.m. Visit each of our to Dec. 27 “It’s Christmas,” village buildings, listen to storytellers, Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 learning holiday customs, caroling, and Willowdale Dr., Frederick. Admission. more. $10, family; $5, single. 240/420301/662-6600. www.wayoffbroadway.com. 1714. to Dec. 28 Junie B. Jones in Festival of Lights, City Hall Courtyard, 101 Jingle Bells Batman Smells, N. Court St., Frederick. 7 p.m. Holiday Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick greetings, carols, inspirational message, and St., Frederick. Admission. 301/694-4744. moving candle lighting ceremony. 301/600www.marylandensemble.org.

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Park Circle. 7 p.m. Christmas tree and 2:30 p.m. 301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org. decorations are illluminated on the lake.

Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, Refreshments, music, and activities at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick Hager House, Washington Co. Museum of St., Frederick. 3 p.m. Everyone’s favorite first Fine Arts and the Mansion House Art grader. Admission. 301/600-2828.

Gallery. 301/739-8577, x16. www.weinbergcenter.org. www.hagerstownmd.org. and Dec. 6 & 20 Winter Williamsport Christmas Parade, Concert Series at the National Williamsport Town Center, Williamsport, MD. Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 339 7 p.m. Parade features bands, floats, and South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD. groups. It ends at Byron Park with the 301/447-6606. lighting of the holiday display. 301/2237711. www.williamsportMD.gov. & 6 A Christmas Carol Dinner Theater, Green Grove Gardens, 1032 Buchanan Trail E., Greencastle. 5 p.m. doors Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, Loudoun Street, Winchester. open, 6:30 p.m. dinner. $45, person; $320, 7 p.m. Parade with bands, floats, Santa, and table of 8. 717/597-0800. www.greengrovegardens.com/

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Christmas on the Farm, Renfrew Museum and Park, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. Fri., 5:30-8 p.m.; Sat., 2-8 p.m. Experience Christmas as it was on the farm back in the 1800s. 717/762-4723. www.renfrewmuseum.org.

Candlelight Tours and Open House, Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters Museum, 415 N. Braddock St., Winchester. Fri., 6-8 p.m.; Sat., 3-7 p.m. Experience a Confederate Christmas. 540/662-6550. www.winchesterhistory.org.

Candlelight Tours and Open House, George Washington’s Office Museum, 32 W. Cork & Braddock Streets, Winchester. Fri., 68 p.m.; Sat., 3-7 p.m. House decorated for the holiday season plus living history interpreters. 540/662-6550. www.winchesterhistory.org.

Candlelight Tours and Open House, Abram’s Delight Museum, 1340 S. Pleasant Valley Rd., Winchester. Fri., 6-8 p.m.; Sat., 37 p.m. The house is decorated with holiday floral arrangements by local garden clubs.

540/662-6550. www.winchesterhistory.org. to 7 German Christmas Tours, Jonathan Hager House Museum, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, 110 Key St. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 12 noon-4 p.m.

Share traditions remembered and forgotten with 18th century clad tour guides.

Admission. 301/739-8393. www.marylandmemories.org.

“Two From Galilee,” The Apollo, 128 E. Martin St., Martinsburg. The love story of Mary and Joseph. Check with theater for age appropriateness. Admission. www.apollotheatre.org.

“Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol,” The Women’s Club, 31 S. Prospect St., Hagerstown. Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.

Admission. 240/382-7269. www.potomacplaymakers.com. , 6, 7, 13 & 14 44th Annual Harpers Ferry Olde Tyme Christmas, Lower Town, Historic Harpers Ferry, WV. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Enjoy the popular activities and events offered in “Christmas Past” celebrations. Shops and streets will be filled with special treats. Live entertainment, children’s activities, and extended shopping hours. www.historicharpersferry.org , 12 & 19 Heritage Christmas, Downtown Greencastle. 5-9 p.m. Holiday music, food, entertainment, extended shopping and more. www.greencastlepachamber.org. to 28 A Revolutionary Christmas, Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; first Sun., 7 p.m.; 2nd & 3rd Sun., 2 p.m.; 4th Sun., 3 p.m. Original premiere, written

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For all ages. Admission. 301/694-4744. www.marylandensemble.org.

Cookie Celebration and Holiday Bazaar, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 141 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown.

Homemade Christmas cookies, craft vendors, and breakfast and lunch available.

301/790-2510. www.stjohnsfamily.org.

A Day of Christmas in Boonsboro, various locations throughout Boonsboro, MD. 8 a.m. Breakfast with Santa, family fun

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Charlie Brown 5K Run for Claus, Springfield Farm, Springfield Lane, Williamsport, MD. 8:30 a.m. 5K walk/run.

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Breakfast with Santa, Martinsburg Mall, 800 Fox Croft Ave., Martinsburg. 9 a.m.

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7th Annual Holly Jolly Event, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont, MD. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop in for make & take crafts for all ages, holiday face painting, storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more. 301/600-7200.

Holiday Magic, Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Magician Joe Allen, hands-on activities, Santa Claus, and crafting your own magic kit to take home. Magic shows at 10:30 a.m, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Preregistration recommended. $4. 301/6002983. www.recreater.com.

Children’s Holiday Reception, Washington Co. Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Features Michael Schwedick from Reptile World. $5.

301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org.

“Winter Weather and You,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown.

11 a.m. HMTV6 Meteorologist. 301/7900076. www.discoverystation.org.

Holiday Open House, Washington Co. Rural Heritage Museum, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD. 1-4 p.m. Children’s workshop and craft area with 4-H Youth Development, holiday decorations, artisan bread baking, and punch and cookies. Visit Santa Claus in an authentic sleigh for picture taking. 240/420-1714.

Children’s Holiday Tea, Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300A S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD. 1:30 p.m. Dress up in holiday finery and enjoy an afternoon of seasonal stories, songs and treats. For children of all ages with an adult.

Registration required. 301/600-6329.

“The Nutcracker,” The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Chambersburg Ballet Theatre.

Admission. 717/263-0202. www.thecapitoltheatre.org. www.innernet.net/cbts.

Charles Town-Ranson Christmas Parade, Mildred or Washington St., Charles Town. 3 p.m. www.wvcommerce.org.

Creative Outlet Drop-In Art Session, Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. 3-5 p.m. Theme for December is Holidays. $1-$3 per art activity.

All ages welcome. 301/698-0656. www.delaplaine.org.

15th Annual Holiday Open House, ThorpeWood, 12805-A Mink Farm Rd., Thurmont, MD. 3-8 p.m. Local musicians, Santa, children’s Christmas tree to decorate and much more. Guests provide cookies and sweets. 301/271-2823. www.thorpewood.org.

Antietam National Battlefield Memorial Illumination, Driving tour of illuminated Antietam National Battlefield, 5831 Dunker Church Rd., Sharpsburg, MD. 6 p.m. Over

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301/432-5124. www.nps.gov/anti.

The Spires at Christmas, JBK Theater at Frederick Community College, 7932 Oppossumtown Pike, Frederick. 8 p.m.

Admission. 301/662-8320. & 7 4000 Years of Christmas: Music of Ancient Traditions, Frederick Presbyterian Church, 115 W. 2nd St., Frederick. The Frederick Chorale & storyteller Adam Booth. 301/371-4668.

Holiday Workshops, Foundation of the State Arboretum: Blandy Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. 9:30 a.m.12 noon or 1:30-4 p.m. Create a traditional evergreen wreath. Four sessions. Fee. Register at www.blandy. virginia.edu/our-foundation/ online_ payments or call 540/837-1756, x224.

Candlelight House Tour, Downtown Historic Frederick. Sat., 5-9 p.m., Sun., 12 noon-4 p.m. Self-guided walking tour inside private homes elaborately decorated for the holidays. Admission.

301/600-2489. www.celebratefrederick.com.

Follow the Star: A Living Nativity, Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Dr., Winchester. 6-9 p.m. Free. www.kernstownbattle.org.

“The Nutcracker,” The Maryland Theater, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown.

Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. The City Ballet School and the Western Maryland City Ballet Company. Admission. 301/7902000. www.mdtheatre.org.

-7 and 13-14 Colonial Christmas at The Adam Stephen House, Adam Stephen House, 309 E. John St., Martinsburg. 4-8 p.m.

Candlelight tours, portrayal of colonial holiday activities, and refreshments.

304/267-4434. www.orgsites.com/wv/adam-stephen.org. & 14 Elf Workshops for Kids, Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Glass blown ornaments and easy bookmaking.

Make holiday gifts. 301/698-0656. www.delaplaine.org. , 7, 9, 11, 13 & 14 Charlie Brown Christmas, Springfield Barn, Springfield Lane, Williamsport, MD. 3-8 p.m. Over 100 trees decorated by many groups. Santa, Buster the Talking Bear, Prayer Tree, trains, horse drawn wagon rides and more. Donations appreciated.

301/223-7711. www.williamsportMD.gov. , 13 & 20 Christmas with the Boyd’s, Belle Boyd House, 126 E. Race St., Martinsburg. Light refreshments and decorations at the historic Belle Boyd House. 304/267-4713. www.bchs.org.

Holiday Reception at the Miller House, 135 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 1-3 p.m. German Christmas traditions, Garden Club decorations, refreshments and entertainment.

301/797-8782. www.washcomdhistoricalsociety.org/miller-house.php.

Frederick Co. Society of Model Engineers Open House, FCSME Club Car, 423 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 1-4 p.m.

56-foot HO scale layout housed inside a 70-foot, six door Chesapeake and Ohio horse car. 301/698-7271.

45th Annual Evans Home Doll Auction, Courtyard Marriott, 300 Marriott Dr., Winchester. 2-4 p.m. Take home a

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MSO Recital at the Museum, Washington Co. Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. 2:30 p.m. Kuznik Trio (cello, violin and piano). Reception follows.

Ticketed event. $5. Members and children 12 & under are free. 301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org.

Rohrersville Band Holiday Concert, Band Hall, Main Street, Rohrersville, MD. 3 p.m. Free. 301/992-9767.

Live Nativity, Urbana Fire Hall, 3602 Urbana Pike, Frederick. 6 p.m. 25-minute outdoor live nativity. 301/662-5769.

Festival of Lessons and Carols, Braddock Street United Methodist Church, 115 Wolfe St., Winchester. 7 p.m.

Presented by Shenandoah Conservatory.

Free. www.conservatoryperforms.org.

Hour of Code for Kids, Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, MD. 4-5 p.m. Students in grades 1-5 try computer science for one hour. 301/600-7250.

Faux Snow Globes, Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300A S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD. 4-5 p.m. Make a snow globe for a gift or for yourself. For tweens.

Event signup starts Dec. 1. 301/6006329.

Happy Holidays Concert with Mr. Jon, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Join Mr. Jon and George the Monkey for a holiday concert. For all ages with an adult.

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Hour of Code for Teens, Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, MD. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Students in grades 6-12 try computer science for one hour. 301/600-7250.

Super Hero Origami, Walkersville Branch Library, 57 W. Frederick St., Walkersville, MD. 3-5 p.m. Make your own paper automatons, origami, and kirigami.

For teens. 301/845-8880.

Duct Tape Night, Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. 5-6 p.m. All supplies provides. Signup starts Nov. 26. Ages 8-14. 301/600-7000.

Open House & Lighting of Luminaries, Reeder’s Memorial Home, 141 S. Main St., Boonsboro, MD. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

BoonsboroED@myactv.net. & 17 Mommy & Me Classes, Wood Center, second level of the Capitol Theatre Center, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg. 10-11 a.m. “Reindeer Day” (12/10) and “Holiday Hurray!”

(12/17). $5 per class. Some classes have minimal cost for supplies. Accompanying adult free. 717/263-0202, x0. www.thecapitoltheatre.org.

Santa Celebration, Dancing Bear Toys & Gifts, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. For all ages. Free. 301/6319300.

Scents & Sweets Competition and Auction, The Faux School, 35 S. Carroll St., Frederick. 5:30-7 p.m. Local professional and amateur bakers and florists create gingerbread structures and floral arrangements for judged competition. Silent auction. 301/6002489.

The Oak Ridge Boys’ Christmas Night Out, Luhrs Center, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Dr.,

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Performances by The Inwood Performing Arts Company. Admission. 304/229-3209.

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Holiday classic for the whole family. Admission.

717/352-2164. www.thecapitoltheatre.org. & 18 Pet Photos with Santa, Martinsburg Mall, 800 Fox Croft Ave., Martinsburg. 304/264-0017.

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Kris Kringle Procession, Downtown Frederick. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Walking procession featuring German/English characters of yesteryear. Procession concludes at Baker Park Band Shell for closing ceremony and lighting of city Christmas tree. 301/600-2489.

Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting Service, Rose Hill Cemetery, 600 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 7 p.m. Luminary lit roads, lighting of a 75 foot Christmas tree, music, refreshments, and buggy rides. 301/7393630. http://rosehillcemeteryofmd.org. to 14 “The Nutcracker Ballet,” The Weinberg Center, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Maryland Regional Ballet.

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Santa Breakfast, Adventure Park USA, 11113 W. Baldwin Rd., New Market, MD. Join Santa for a buffet breakfast and meet and greet. Admission. 301/865-6800.

Holly, Jolly Old Town Celebration, Loudoun St., Winchester. Specials at Old Town shops and restaurants, carolers, museums open late, and much more. www.oldtownwinchester.com.

Middletown’s Museums by Candlelight, MVHS Historic Stone House, 305 W. Main St., Middletown, MD. Display of Christmas themed needlework items by local crafters in historic stone house, circa 1820. 301/371-6410.

Schifferstadt’s Museums by Candlelight, Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tours, music, and old-fashioned crafts for children. 301/6686088.

Audubon Bird Walk-Winter Residents, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. 9-11 a.m. Meet at the Lost Mountain Parking Area. 540/592-3556. www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/ sky-meadows.shtml.

Holiday Craft Bazaar, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade, MD. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Holiday items, prize drawings, Santa, face painting, hair wrapping, sand art & more. 301/241-5085.

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Hagerstown. Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. Guest artists and local choirs join the Maryland Symphony Orchestra in offering a mix of Hometown Holidays, W. Potomac St., carols, seasonal favorites and sing-a-long led Brunswick, MD. 12 noon-6:30 p.m. Lighting by Santa. Admission. 301/797-4000. of tree is at 6:15 p.m. Daylong celebration of www.marylandsymphony.org. the holiday season. Santa breakfast and Frederick Symphony Orchestra: Holiday photos, holiday open house with shopping, Pops, Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, Frederick children’s holiday party, scavenger hunt, Community College, 7932 Opossumtown horse-drawn carriage rides, community Pike, Frederick. Admission. 301/685-3585. church tour, and more. 301/834-7500.

Holiday Concert: The Spiritual Museums by Candlelight, The Children’s Seven Gospel Singers, Museum of Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St., Market St., Fredrick. 12 noon-7 p.m.

Winchester. 2-4 p.m. Free to MSV members Discover how holiday traditions were and ages 12 & under. $10, nonmembers. celebrated by farming families in Frederick 540/662-1473, x240. www.theMSV.org.

Co. from the early 1700s through the Williamsport Holiday Concert, St. James 1950s. Free. 301/600-1650.

Brethren Church, 17718 Lappans Rd., www.rosehillmuseum.com.

Fairplay, MD. 3 p.m. Free traditional holiday Historic Holiday Tea, Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd., Middletown, music concert by the Williamsport Community Band. 301/223-6538.

VA. 2 p.m. “Hite of Excellence” Dinner Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite Series. $30, person; $50, two people.

Concert with Silent Auction, Bright Box www.bellegrove.org.

Theater, 15 N. Loudoun St., Winchester. 5 Children’s Christmas Pajama Party, p.m. Proceeds benefit 25:40, a nonprofit Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2-3 p.m. Registration required. organization that supports orphaned children at South Africa. $15/advance; $20/ Come in appropriate warm PJs. Ages 4-10. at the door. www.brightboxwinchester.com.

301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

Crafty Christmas Time, Jefferson Rest Haven’s Festival of Lights, Rest Co. Community Center, 235 Sam Haven Funeral Chapel and Cemetery, 1601 Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown. 3 p.m.

4-5 p.m. Crafts, coloring, Christmas inspired Memorial concert. Lighting of the 9000 snack, music and movie. Ages 6-12. $10. luminaries at 4 p.m. Free. 301/733-3575.

304/728-9746. www.jcprc.org.

Community Potluck: Fun, Feast & Panda Stories: A Storytime in Entertainment, Craftworks at Cool Spring, Chinese and English, Urbana Regional 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town. 5-7 p.m.

Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. 6:30-7 Family-friendly event. Fun, feast & p.m. Share stories, sing songs, and learn entertainment. Registration required. new words and phrases. 301/600-7000.

304/728-6233. www.wvcraftworks.org.

Keepsake Gingerbread Houses, Christmas in Clear Spring, Town of Clear Jefferson Co. Community Center, 235 Spring on Cumberland Street and various Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, locations. 5:30 p.m. Music, sing-a-longs, refreshments, craft making for children, free WV. 6-7:30 p.m. Create your own wooden gingerbread house. Ages 6-12. $25. poinsettias, tea sampling, luminaries, and 304/728-9746. www.jcprc.org. much more. 301/842-3789.

Holiday Spectacular, The & 14 “The Nutcracker,” The Frank BISFA Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Center for the Performing Arts, Hagerstown. 7:30 p.m. All-school holiday Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV. show by students of the Barbara Ingram Sat., 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.

School for the Arts. Admission. 301/790Shepherdstown School of Dance performs.

2000. www.mdtheatre.org. $18-$25. 304/264-1832.

Tim Rowland, Discovery Station, www.shepherdstownschoolofdance.com.

101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown.

Home for the Holidays Concert, The 11 a.m. NY Times nominated journalist and Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St.,

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Ageless Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Banner School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Child Spirit Consignment Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 City Ballet School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cluggy’s Family Amusements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Discovery Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Educare Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ellsworth Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Frederick Community College Carl & Norma Miller Children’s Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

Lunch with Santa, Jefferson Co. Community Center, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch, craft, ornament, and complimentary picture with Santa. All ages. $12. 304/728-9746. www.jcprc.org.

Visit with Santa, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 5-7 p.m. Ages 2-8, accompanied by adult. $5 per child.

540/955-5140. www.clarkeco..gov/parks.

Elf PJ Party, Jefferson Co. Community Center, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 5-9 p.m. Bring your PJclad children to enjoy basketball, movies, crafts, music, moon bounce, pizza & treats.

Ages 5 & up. $20. 304/728-9746. www.jcprc.org. & 21 Christmas Weekend, Long Branch Plantation, 830 Long Branch Lane, Millwood, VA. 1-5 p.m. “Christmas on the WWII Home Front.” Self-guided tours of plantation home & exhibits, historic-themed decorations, educational holiday programs, and nutcracker tea. Holiday reception Sun., 6-8 p.m. www.visitlongbranch.org.

“Amahl and the Night Visitors,” The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 3 p.m. The Hub Opera Ensemble and Towson University’s Music for the Stage Ensemble ring in the season.

Admission. 301/988-2005. http://huboperaensemble.org.

20th Annual Messiah Sing-Along, The Weinberg Center, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 8 p.m. Frederick Children’s Chorus. Admission. 301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

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Frosty Fun: Celebrate Winter, C. 26 Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 10:30 a.m.-12 noon.

Watch Frosty the Snowman and stay for a craft afterwards. For all ages with adult.

301/600-1630.

Holiday Tour of the Houses of Worship, Hagerstown. 3-7 p.m. Pick up a map and guide at Welcome Center at 6 N. Potomac Street for a self-guided walking tour of the historic houses of worship. Free. 240/4201740. www.marylandmemories.com.

“New Year Magic,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St.,

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Frederick Pediatric Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Frederick Preschool Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Jefferson Co. Parks & Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Kids First Swim Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Light of the Child Montessori School . . . . . . . 21 Muscular Skeletal Therapies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Jeffrey Pearlman, D.D.S. & Melanie Newman, D.D.S, Children’s Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover The Pediatric Center of Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pediatric Dental Center of Frederick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Phinishing Touches Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Hagerstown. 11 a.m. Dean Burkett, “Mr. Magic.” 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org. & 28 Special invitation, Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. Washington Co. Educators and Support Staff are invited for a complimentary family visit. Donations welcomed. 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

Antietam Station Open House, 17230 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg, MD. 1-5 p.m. Operating model train layouts. Free admission. 301/8009829. www.antietamstation.com.

Winter Break Art Camp, Jefferson Co. Community Center, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. One-day fun and exciting art camp. Ages 6-12. $20. 304/728-9746. www.jcprc.org.

First Night at the MSV, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St., Winchester. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission and a day full of family fun.

540/662-1473, x240. www.theMSV.org.

Countdown to “Noon” Year Eve, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont, MD. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Special early celebration. Party hats, confetti, games and special craft. For all ages with adult. 301/600-7200.

2nd Annual Donut Drop, Public Square, Hagerstown. 7 p.m. What’s NXT’s Krumpe’s New Year’s Eve Donut Drop. Family oriented event for all ages. 301/739-8577, x116.

Family New Year’s Eve Celebration, Adventure Park USA, 11113 W. Baldwin Rd., New Market, MD. 9 p.m. Ring in the New Year with light dinner, attractions, music, video games, and more. Balloon drop at midnight. Admission. 301/865-6800.

Third Annual New Year’s Eve Key Drop, Carroll Creek Linear Park, Frederick. 11:30 p.m. Ring in 2015. 240/285-6596.

First Night Winchester, Loudoun Street, Winchester. Largest, safest, family-friendly, non-alcoholic, budget-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration. Multiple stages of entertainment, kids events, and “Apple Drop” and midnight fireworks display. www.firstnightwinchester.com.

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