Community Calendar
Tri-State Events Calendar
If you have an event that you would like to add to the Tri-State Events Calendar please email our PSA Director Amanda Mangan at amangan@alleganyradio.com or fax us at 301-759-3124
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The new Art Education Center at Arts at Canal Place is currently offering classes taught by members and non-members during the months of July and August and planning classes for the fall months. Sample classes: Basketweaving, Calligraphy, Drawing, Art for Children, Fun with Art for Adults, Pastels, Mixed Media, "The Artist's Way", and Creative Paper Techniques. Registration information is available by calling the Arts at Canal Place at 301-777-8199 or visiting the website at artsatcanalplace.com
You can help get funding for the Emmaline Anna-Maria McKenzie play area in Frostburg. Voters can go to www.refresheverything.com and search emmaline. They can vote everyday until July 31, they need to be in the top 10 to win, but if they are below 110, they are automatically resubmitted for Aug. Pepsi is giving away the grants every month until the end of the year. Here is what was listed on the Pepsi website. The Emmaline Anna-Maria McKenzie play area will provide the children of Frostburg a way to pretend play that they may have never experienced. The idea is to create a village of buildings, such as a movie theatre, or ice cream shop. Organizers would like it to be a beach theme because Emmaline loved the beach. They have already purchased a beach trolley to be the center of the village. In addition, we would like to create a garden area in which all the citizens of Frostburg would be able to enjoy. She also loved butterflies, so we would like to plant items that attract butterflies. Their hope is that the schools in the community would be able to go to the playground and use the items as an educational tool. They really want this to be a very special place, not only for the community of Frostburg, but also for those who knew this speical little girl can go and peacefully remember her. They hope that this will give the children many years of joy." In 2007, Emmaline,3 years old, was killed when a rock went through the windshield of her dads car and struck her in the head. This project, started by a group of our friends, is in her memory.
Now- August 8th One of the largest musicals this summer, the Music Man brought to you by the Apple Alley Players is coming to the beautiful historical Laranim Park in Burlington, WV and it starts July 23rd. The Music Man is directed by Fort Ashby’s own Alex McDonald. Productions will be the last two weekend of July and the first full weekend of August. Friday, Saturday and Sundays’ performances all start at 7:30 pm. Magic 100.5 will be there from 5 until 7 pm July 23rd opening night talking to the director and some of the cast members. The remote broadcast is sponsored in part by High Q Auto Care, Wayne and Betty Spiggle, Smart Choice Computers, Brookdale Farms and Daisy’s Dance Studio. Listen all week long for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see the Music Man. For tickets or for more information call the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce at 304-788-2513.
You can help get funding for the Emmaline Anna-Maria McKenzie play area in Frostburg. Voters can go to www.refresheverything.com and search emmaline. They can vote everyday until July 31, they need to be in the top 10 to win, but if they are below 110, they are automatically resubmitted for Aug. Pepsi is giving away the grants every month until the end of the year. Here is what was listed on the Pepsi website. The Emmaline Anna-Maria McKenzie play area will provide the children of Frostburg a way to pretend play that they may have never experienced. The idea is to create a village of buildings, such as a movie theatre, or ice cream shop. Organizers would like it to be a beach theme because Emmaline loved the beach. They have already purchased a beach trolley to be the center of the village. In addition, we would like to create a garden area in which all the citizens of Frostburg would be able to enjoy. She also loved butterflies, so we would like to plant items that attract butterflies. Their hope is that the schools in the community would be able to go to the playground and use the items as an educational tool. They really want this to be a very special place, not only for the community of Frostburg, but also for those who knew this speical little girl can go and peacefully remember her. They hope that this will give the children many years of joy." In 2007, Emmaline,3 years old, was killed when a rock went through the windshield of her dads car and struck her in the head. This project, started by a group of our friends, is in her memory.
Now- August 8th One of the largest musicals this summer, the Music Man brought to you by the Apple Alley Players is coming to the beautiful historical Laranim Park in Burlington, WV and it starts July 23rd. The Music Man is directed by Fort Ashby’s own Alex McDonald. Productions will be the last two weekend of July and the first full weekend of August. Friday, Saturday and Sundays’ performances all start at 7:30 pm. Magic 100.5 will be there from 5 until 7 pm July 23rd opening night talking to the director and some of the cast members. The remote broadcast is sponsored in part by High Q Auto Care, Wayne and Betty Spiggle, Smart Choice Computers, Brookdale Farms and Daisy’s Dance Studio. Listen all week long for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see the Music Man. For tickets or for more information call the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce at 304-788-2513.
July 29th Family Support Services, the Judy Center, and Villa Maria of Mountain Maryland have partnered to offer a free parent support group for parents of children ages five and up with behavioral concerns. The group will provide opportunities for parents to understand more about their child’s aggressive, defiant, and/or disruptive behavior, as well as time to network with other parents dealing with the same concerns and struggles. The first meeting of this support group will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at 7 p.m. in the LaVale Library’s meeting room. Light refreshments and book giveaways will be provided; however, no childcare will be available. Contact Brienne Taylor at Villa Maria to sign up or for more information at 301-777-8685.
July 29-August 1 The third annual Nightsun Writers Conference will be held in downtown Frostburg. The conference will feature workshops with Barbara Hurd (nonfiction), Gerry LaFemina (fiction), Jan Beatty (poetry) and Brad Barkley (young-adult literature). The program will provide participants with workshop opportunities, individual attention and feedback on their work. The weekend is designed to generate new material and workshop existing pieces, allowing participants to hone their craft and technique, and to sculpt their vision. Workshops will be held in all genres: fiction, non-fiction, young-adult literature and poetry. The weekend also includes readings, craft sessions and a positive community atmosphere. The cost for participation is $250 plus accommodations and some meals. The deadline for registration is July 15. For a complete schedule of the weekend or for other information including registration information, visit the Frostburg Center for Creative Writing Web site (www.frostburg..edu/cwcenter/NightsunConf.htm). For an additional cost of $25, there will be an opportunity for a one-on-one faculty conference.
July 30, 10-11:30AM The Frostburg Senior Center “Line Dance” class held in cooperation with Allegany College of Maryland CE Community Services will begin. Come learn popular line dance steps combining a complete aerobic workout with the fun and excitement of line dancing. This course is a safe, professionally supervised exercise session that improves strength, tone, flexibility and cardiovascular and respiratory fitness with warm-up and cool down exercises included. Dancers should wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Come ready to move around the dance floor. Joanne Beal is the instructor and students may register on the first day of class. All non-seniors and seniors are invited to participate and join the fun. For registration information please phone the center at 301-689-5510.
July 30-31, 10AM-4PM The Western Maryland Watercolor Society hosts a workshop with David Daniels at the Allegany Arts Council’s Community Room. The workshop is open to the public. Fee is $100. Please send payments to: WMWS, P.O. Box 3243, Cumberland, MD 21501. For more information contact Lita Havens at 240-362-7079.
July 31st Brenda Smith, Mountain Maryland Trails Board Member & Secretary, will be the Celebrity Bartender at the Savage River Lodge. If you are interested in coming to the event call the Savage River Lodge at 301-689-3200 for reservations.
July 31, 7:30PM As part of their 18th Season, Music at Penn Alps presents Igor Yuzefovich & Darius Skoraczewski (Violin & Cello) in concert at Penn Alps in Grantsville. Russian-born violinist Igor Yuzefovich is the Assistant Concertmaster and Dariusz Skoraczewski the Assistant Principal Cellist of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Both artists are members of the Monument Piano Trio who are the artists-in-residence at An Die Musik Live in Baltimore. Tickets are $12 adults (a ten-pack is also available at $100). Students and children under 19 years of age are still admitted free of charge. For program and ticket information, call 443-257-9177 or visit the web site at www.musicatpennalps.org.
August 1st The Barn Quilt Association of Garrett County, Inc. will host the first annual Barn Quilt Festival on Sunday, August 1, 2010. The Festival is a celebration of Garrett County’s Barn Quilt Trail, the first of its kind in the state of Maryland. Barn quilts are painted quilting designs displayed on the sides of barns. The Barn Quilt Trail is a self-guided driving tour across the area to view the artwork and enjoy the countryside. The project focuses on the agriculture, heritage and natural beauty of the area while giving folks an activity to enjoy with the entire family. This year, the Barn Quilt Festival will be held on the grounds of Cove Run Farms Corn Maze, Griffith Road, Accident. The event will take place from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. and include the unveiling and dedication of a new barn quilt block which will become part of the tour. Admission to the festival is free. Included in the day’s fun will be art and craft vendors displaying and selling their wares, a brown bag auction, recognition of current barn quilt owners and sponsors, carriage rides, and live music. Children’s games and a coloring contest will take place. The tour of the corn maze will be available at a reduced cost. The popular local band The Sugar Foot Stompers will provide the musical entertainment throughout the day. Food will be provided by Jearbryo’s and Lakeside Creamery will be selling their locally made ice cream. At approximately 2:00 pm, a live auction will be held. Numerous donors have provided a variety of items to be sold with the proceeds benefitting the Barn Quilt Association. Attendees can bid on golf packages, overnight stays at local bed and breakfasts, a beautiful stained glass hanging, an Amish made replica of an old barn, wood burned barn quilt plaques, a watercolor painting of a local farm scene, restaurant gift certificates, quilted wall hangings, a butter churn and other antique items, and many other items of interest. In addition, the Barn Quilt Association will be selling collectible merchandise with the images of the current Garrett County quilt block designs. Limited edition lapel pins, magnets and a poster featuring the first series of barns will be available. Festival attendees are encouraged to take the entire driving tour as part of the day’s events as well. Maps and locations are available from the association’s web page and be provided on site on August 1. The mission of the Barn Quilt Association of Garrett County, Inc. is “to provide a sustainable heritage tourism attraction/activity while preserving and celebrating the unique agriculture, history and arts culture of our area through visual combinations of barns and quilt designs, to educate the public and showcase our Appalachian tradition.” For more information on the Barn Quilt Festival or the association, visit the web site at www.garrettbarnquilts.org , email info@GarrettBarnQuilts.org or call 877-577-BARN (2276).
August 1, 7:30PM The Allegany Arts Council & The Cumberland Dept. of Parks & Recreation present Simon Sez, the area’s premier 80s band, as part of the Sunday in the Park concert series at the Constitution Park Amphitheatre. Free entertainment for the whole family! Info: 301-777-ARTS (2787).
August 2-6, 9AM-3PM “Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance,” a fun musical theatre workshop for grades 3-8, will be held at Windsor Hall at Town Centre. Students rotate between classes of singing, choreographed movement, visual arts, and acting. Camp highlights include daily fieldtrips to local galleries, a presentation at the Embassy Theatre and a free performance for the parents. $150 includes art supplies, music, t-shirt, and all classes. For each additional family member, there is a 20% discount off tuition. Teachers are Desiree Witt, Laura Godfrey, Sharon Schade, and Karen Johnston. To register, call 301-689-3052.
August 3-5, 10AM-2PM “Pioneer Life” for students finishing grades 3-4 will be offered as part of the Allegany County Historical Society’s “History Camps” at the Queen City Transportation Museum. Participants will explore westward movement through Cumberland. Activities include crafts, cooking, and more of the era. Advance registration is required for camps on a first-come, first served bases. For more information, call the Gordon-Roberts House at 301-777-8678 or the Queen City Transportation Museum at 301-777-1776.
August 3rdA "Dining to Donate" fundraiser with Applebee's in LaVale to benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Western Maryland will be from open to close on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 and includes dine in or Applebee's Car Side to Go. All people have to do is show up, mention our fundraiser and enjoy their meal!
August 3-31 The Frostburg Museum, located at Hill & Oak Street in Frostburg, will host an exhibition of watercolors by Liz Hackney in the Museum Gallery. Info: 301-689-1195.
August 4-7 The Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association 109th Convention is planned for August 4-7, 2010, in Hancock, Md. The annual convention expects to draw approximately 200 people from New York to Virginia and is hosted this year by the Hancock Volunteer Fire Company.The Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association (CVVFA) annual convention includes a golf tournament at Whitetail Golf Resort, meetings, training, a memorial service, and a picnic. During Friday’s Presidents Council Meeting, leaders from all the state firemen associations get together to discuss what is going on in their respective states. A banquet on Friday night includes the installation of new CVVFA officers. The convention concludes with a parade in Hancock that begins at noon on August 7. In 1901, fire chiefs from the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia met in Chambersburg, Pa., for the purpose of adopting a uniform hose coupling and to develop a mutual aid system along the Cumberland Valley Railroad. Stretching from Harrisburg, Pa., to Harrisonburg, Va., the Cumberland Valley Railroad served as an artery for trade between the four states through which its rights-of-way traverse. The meeting was so successful that one year later the firemen of Winchester, Va., invited all of the firemen in the region to attend demonstrations and an organizational meeting for a new organization, the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association. Today the CVVFA has evolved into a family friendly organization, fostering an environment where fire service members and their families can socialize during meetings and conventions. The CVVFA boasts an individual membership of over 1100, with another 100 organizational members on its rolls. A number of career firefighters are proud members. The leaders of the CVVFA are elected by the membership, with Officers and Directors representing the five Mid-Atlantic States where the CVVFA is registered to do business. The CVVFA is a home to all who value fire service progress and the strong bond between firefighters everywhere.The Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is providing welcome packets for the convention attendees. The CVB is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization whose mission is to help attract visitors to Hagerstown and Washington County. The CVB helps to create vibrant growth for the local economy by promoting, developing, and expanding the local visitor industry. For more information about Hagerstown-Washington County, see: www.marylandmemories.com.
August 4th The Mineral County Historical Society will hold its next dinner meeting and program on Wednesday, August 4, at the Taste of Town restaurant in Fort Ashby. Arthur "Buzz" Zinn, retired social studies teacher at Keyser Primary-Middle School, will discuss the history and scope of West Virginia's Golden Horseshoe competition. The event is open to the public. A baked steak dinner will be served at 6:00 PM, and the program begins at 7:00. Anyone wishing to attend just the program may do so without charge. Deadline for placing meal reservations is Sunday, August 1. Contact Nancy Marshall by phone at 304-788-5882 or by email at nancolmar@verizon.net. The cost is $9 per person, plus gratuity. Each year eighth grade students throughout West Virginia compete for the honor of becoming Knights or Ladies of the Golden Horseshoe. The competition is based on a knowledge of West Virginia history, geography, economy, and government. Many of Zinn's students over the years became Golden Horseshoe winners. All area winners from past years are especially invited to attend the August 4 program and share their personal recollections of the experience. Mineral County's winners for 2010 will be recognized.
August 5th The City of Cumberland is beginning work on a new Comprehensive Plan. In support of this effort, the City is soliciting information on the important needs, issues, and special character of its residential neighborhoods. To obtain this information, the City is conducting a series of open public meetings in each of its residential neighborhoods. Concerned citizens are encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings.A special meeting will be conducted in the Shriver/McNamee neighborhood. This neighborhood is generally bounded by the summit of Shriver Ridge on the north, the City Limits on the east, I-68 and Baltimore Avenue on the south, and the alley behind Helen Street and Linden Street on the south. The meeting will be conducted at 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 5, 2010 in the Mayor and City Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall at 57 North Liberty Street in Cumberland. For more detailed information about the proposed plan, a map showing the neighborhood boundaries, and background information for the meeting, please see the 2013 Comprehensive Plan page on the City of Cumberland’s web site at the following URL address: http://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/new_site/index.php/contents/view/612, or contact David Umling, City Planner, at 301-759-6503 or by e-mail at dumling@allconet.org
August 5th, 11:30am-1:30pm The first Women of Distinction recognition event in Washington County will be held Thursday, August 5, 2010 from 11:30Am to 1:30 PM at the Fountain Head Country Club in Hagerstown. Women of Distinction is a celebration to honor outstanding women community leaders in Washington County. The event will be hosted by the American Red Cross and the Girl Scouts Council of the Nation’s Capital.
August 6, 7PM & 7:30PM Front & Centre Stage presents a live performance of “The Devil’s Parole” by Eric Giancoli as part of the “Friday After Five One Act Series” at the Allegany Arts Council’s Community Room, 9 N. Centre St., Cumberland. Once every millennium the Devil has a parole hearing with God to see if he will be released from imprisonment in Hell. This time around the Devil believes he's found a loophole. Guest director, Jerard Puckett will head the production which will feature Ron Growden and Kimberli Rowley. Free admission. Please note that the show contains some strong language and adult content and may not be suitable for children under 17 years of ages. Parental discretion is advised. Please call Front & Centre Stage at 301-268-3724 or the Arts Council at 301-777-ARTS (2787) for more information.
August 6-8, 10AM-5PM “Glass, Glorious Glass” – An Art Glass Tour of Garrett County, is an annual free self-guided tour which features stained glass designs by Lou DiCarlo of the Stained Glass Gallery, world famous hand blown glass at Simon Pearce, and fused art glass by Julie Turrentine of Snowbird Creations Glass Studio. It is a rare opportunity to have the three different disciplines of art glass in within a 10 mile radius. This is a unique opportunity to view the artists’ working studios, see equipment and tools necessary for their production, and watch the artists demonstrate their work. Directions are available at the Visitors Center in McHenry and The Gallery Shop in Oakland or call 301-387-4624 for more information.
August 7, 9AM-1PM The class “Market Basket” will instructor Loretta Radeschi will be held at the Arts at Canal Place Education Center. A great project for beginning weavers is this month's market basket 12" long x 6" wide x 5"high. Participants will be taught how to lay out a rectangular base, incorporate a "D" shape handle, twine, upset stakes, weave a stop and start pattern, add and lash a rim . The basket design lends itself and the handle to be stenciled or painted. Participants should bring scissors, tape measure (cloth is fine), pencil, a dozen clip clothespins, towel, spray bottle and a basin or pail for soaking reed. Participants will meet in front of AaCP. Class fee is $30; materials fee is $7. A check for the class fee made payable to AaCP. Class fee is $30; materials fee is $7. A check for the class fee made payable to AaCP and one for the materials fee made payable to Loretta Radeschi may be mailed to AACP, 16 Howard St., Cumberland, MD 21502. Registration deadline is July 28. Questions? Contact Loretta Radeschi 814 623-7399.
August 7, 12-2PM Jeff Thomas & John Neral will perform as part of “Saturdays on Broadway,” a free concert series presented by WFWM and FrostburgFirst. Concerts are held rain or shine in the parking lot on Broadway Street below City Place in Frostburg. This music series is sponsored by local businesses and, in part, by a grant through the Allegany Arts Council. So bring the whole family and come out and enjoy local, regional talent all summer long! For more information, please contact FrostburgFirst at frostburgfirst@gmail.com or call 301-689-6900.
August 7, 1PM The South Cumberland Teen Book Talk will meet to discuss recent book releases, upcoming bestsellers, what books are most popular with teens; and teens offer suggestions to the library regarding what books to purchase. All kids grades 6 thru 12 are invited to participate. Info: 301-724-1607.
August 7, 7:30PM Garrett Lakes Arts Festival presents John McCutcheon in the Garrett College Auditorium. This six-time Grammy award nominee is described as the ultimate folk musician and composer. Please call 301-387-3082 or visit www.artsandentertainment.org for more information.
August 7, 7:30PM As part of their 18th Season, Music at Penn Alps presents José Cueto & Nancy Roldán (Violin, Piano) in concert at Penn Alps in Grantsville. Argentine born Nancy Roldán has performed worldwide as recitalist, collaborative performer, and featured soloist. Violinist José Miguel Cueto is Chair of Strings at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and Concertmaster of Concert Artists of Baltimore. MPA is delighted to welcome them back for “A Romantic Evening,” featuring works by Turull, Brahms, Strauss, and Kreisler. Tickets are $12 adults (a ten-pack is also available at $100). Students and children under 19 years of age are still admitted free of charge. For program and ticket information, call 443-257-9177 or visit the web site at www.musicatpennalps.org.
August 8, 1-4PM The Evergreen Museum will be open to the public. The Evergreen Heritage Center, located on 130 acres of “Federal Hill” in Allegany County, is an historic Maryland estate that pre-dates the Revolutionary War. The Evergreen Heritage Center includes the Trimble family’s ancestral home (now the Evergreen Museum) beautifully landscaped grounds, and forest, all in a scenic location adjacent to the Great Allegheny Passage and Western Maryland Scenic Railway. Private tours are available upon request. For more information contact Janice Keene at 301-687-0664 or janicekeene@evergreenheritagecenter.org.
August 8 The Tri-State Community School for the Arts will host a music and arts festival at Canal Place. The School will offer on-site registration for Fall courses and private instruction in Theatre, Music, Wellness and the Fine Arts. Canal Place businesses will be open for food and shopping. Bring the family for a day of fun. Gates open at 1:30PM. Featured concert acts on the main stage are Frost Mountain Revival, The Arion Band, Rob Wallace and the Mess, Sonic Mule, and Dimestore and Donovan. Local students from the School will perform son the second stage along with acoustic artists Eric Hansen and Ian Maddy. CD’s from the various acts will be available to buy during the event and a portion of all CD sales will be donated to Tri State Community School for the Arts. Local artists and instructors will have various hands-on projects. Tickets are $5 and are available in advance at the IASO Healing Arts Center, the Allegany Arts Council, Dante’s Bar in Frostburg, and Cover to Cover Bookstore as well as at the door. More information is available online at www.tristatearts.com.
August 8, 7:30PM The Allegany Arts Council & The Cumberland Dept. of Parks & Recreation present traditional to modern blues by Stack O’ Two as part of the Sunday in the Park concert series at the Constitution Park Amphitheatre. Free entertainment for the whole family! Info: 301-777-ARTS (2787).
August 9, 6-7:30PM “Make Waves” Summer Reading Club for Teens and Tweens will meet at the Westernport Library. All teens and tweens are invited. Info: 301-359-0046.
August 9-11, 9AM-2PM Join in the fun this summer at Mrs. Mowery's 6th Annual Art Camp for grades K-6. You child will enjoy learning various painting techniques, how to draw, build with clay, printmaking, maskmaking, and so much more. Mrs. Mowery has been a local art teacher for 15 yrs. Classes will be held at Mrs. Mowery's residence in Ellerslie (call for directions). Extended care available until 4PM for an additional $25. Cost is $75 for the week. Contact Tina Mowery at 301-268-5015. CALL NOW, space is always LIMITED and fills up FAST! (Art Camp is not affiliated with the Allegany County Board of Education.)
August 10, 10AM The Computer Class: Library Databases will be held at the South Cumberland Library. Need a current events news article, a biography of a famous baseball player, or maybe you need help fixing your car engine? There’s a database for everyone. This workshop will provide a general overview of the different types of databases available through the library’s webpage. Patrons will also learn how to use the databases to find specific information. Pre-registration is required; call 301-724-1607.
August 11, 6-9PM Nancy Biggs will instruct the one day class “Even More Fun with Art” at the Arts at Canal Place Education Center. Fee is $25 and supplies are provided by instructor Nancy Biggs. Explore color, texture and shape as you choose from a huge bag of fabric scraps, then arrange them on stiff paper and stitch them down. Just play around and enjoy the experience, or eventually mat and frame a unique dramatic picture. For more information or to register, please call Arts at Canal Place at 301-777-8199.
August 11, 6:30PM Washington Street Library’s Adult Book Group will meet to discuss “Shepherd of the Hills” by H.B. Wright. Everybody’s invited. Info: 301-777-1200.
August 11, 6:30-9PM Amy Shuman, knitting designer and coach, continues her series of Peaceful Knitting Workshops at the Shuman Life Center in Cumberland. Choose a knitting project or two and have fun learning and sharing with a great group of people! Price is $12.50/class or $42 for a series of 4. Please email Amy at amy@shumanlifecenter.comor call her at 301-777-3719 to chat about your goals. Beginners and seasoned knitters welcome!
August 11th-12th, 9-11am Braddock Middle School will host an orientation for incoming sixth grade students and their parents on August 11 and 12, 2010, at the school from 9-11 a.m.
August 13, 7PM The Potomac Concert Band will perform during Friday After Five in Downtown Cumberland. For more information call D. Lynn Zeller, Director, at 301-724-9064, or Jean Miller, President, at 301-722-4184. A complete list of upcoming performances is available online at www.potomacconcertband.org.
August 13, 7PM & 7:30PM Front & Centre Stage presents a live performance of “The Devil’s Parole” by Eric Giancoli as part of the “Friday After Five One Act Series” at the Allegany Arts Council’s Community Room, 9 N. Centre St., Cumberland. Once every millennium the Devil has a parole hearing with God to see if he will be released from imprisonment in Hell. This time around the Devil believes he's found a loophole. Guest director, Jerard Puckett will head the production which will feature Ron Growden and Kimberli Rowley. Free admission. Please note that the show contains some strong language and adult content and may not be suitable for children under 17 years of ages. Parental discretion is advised. Please call Front & Centre Stage at 301-268-3724 or the Arts Council at 301-777-ARTS (2787) for more information.
August 13-29 New Embassy Theatre presents “The Nerd” by Larry Shue. Director Regina Giampaoli Alderton will be featured, along with actors Mark Ashby, Tom Shanklin, Adam Campbell, Marta Fiscus, Daniel Cope and William Baxter. West Virginia writer Shue’s hilarious situation happens at the home of an architect and his on-and-off again girlfriend hosting a dinner party, with various guest including the host’s boss and family. A strange acting “nerd” shows up, apparently an old friend from Viet Nam conflict days who allegedly saved his life. The production is funded in part by grants from Allegany Arts Council and Maryland State Arts Council. Performances, held at 49 Baltimore Street in Cumberland, are Fri.-Sat. at 7:30PM, and Sun. at 2:30PM. Low cost ticket reservations and further information are available by calling 301 722-4692 or on the website at www.newembassy.org.
August 14, 10AM-2PM The LaVale Library and Allegany County Bookmobile are celebrating the Allegany County Library System’s 50th Anniversary with an Old Fashioned 50’s Sock Hop, with classic cars and music provided by DJ Jason Miltenberger. Take a bookmobile tour and attend Story Time with Miss Barbara and other children’s activities. Come dressed in 1950’s attire—poodle skirts, etc. and enjoy hot dogs, chips and drinks at 1950’s prices. Free popcorn and anniversary cake! Info: 301-729-0855.
August 14, 7:30PM As part of their 18th Season, Music at Penn Alps presents Abigail & Donald Evans with Alaine Fink in concert at Windsor Hall in Downtown Cumberland. Abigail Evans is Assistant Principal Viola of the National Symphony Orchestra, Donald H. Evans Jr. is Associate Principal Bass of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and Alaine Fink is an active collaborative pianist performing in Pittsburgh, D.C., and New York. Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, and Gliere are the featured composers. Tickets are $12 adults (a ten-pack is also available at $100). Students and children under 19 years of age are still admitted free of charge. For program and ticket information, call 443-257-9177 or visit the web site at www.musicatpennalps.org. The concert at Windsor Hall, Cumberland is a co-production of Music at Penn Alps, Inc. and Queen City Performing Arts Development, Inc. and sponsored in part the Allegany Arts Council with funds from the Maryland State Arts Council.
August 14-22 The "2nd Annual Photographic Salon” will be held at Sanctuary Studios. The public is invited to the opening reception on August 22 from 6-8PM at Sanctuary Studios. For more information email pkbphotos@hughes.net or call 301-478-2735.September 11th - The Greater Cumberland Festival, Celebrating healthy living in the Cumberland area, will be held on September 11th in the Chick-fil-a/ Bachman's parking lot, Downtown Cumberland, Maryland. Save the date so that your non-profit, civic/service organization, business or church can participate. Hosted by the Rolling Mill Neighborhood Association www.rollingmill.weebly.com This year’s Honoree will be Marguerite E. Cyr who has been an outstanding leadership volunteer serving both the American Red Cross and Girl Scout organizations for 50 years. She served on the United Way board, YMCA and with many other non- profit groups. She is a former art teacher at St. Maria Goretti and is a renowned artist in the tri-state area who still actively exhibits her work throughout the county.The event will benefit both the American Red Cross and the Girl Scouts Council of the Nation’s Capital, organizations that are important in the life of Marguerite Cyr. Honor Marguerite on the occasion of her 97th birthday, and show your support for her belief in the importance of volunteering, by participating in this event. Please call Maria Johns at 301-739-0717 or email mjohns@hagerstownmredcross.org. for information on sponsorship packages and tickets.
August 14th Food, fun, fellowship and fundraising are set as the main events at the inaugural Hunting Heritage banquet, hosted by the Washington County Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation Saturday, August 14 at Dimensions Dining and Catering, 132 Old National Pike, Hagerstown, MD. Doors open at 5 PM. Come early to relax and meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts during social hour. Then enjoy a delicious meal of Prime Rib and Chicken Cordon Blue. You’ll also have chances to win valuable prizes and purchase items unique to the NWTF. By placing the highest bid or winning raffle games, you can go home with sporting art, unique firearms, knives, wildlife calls, outdoor equipment and much more. The NWTF’s Hunting Heritage Banquets raise funds for conservation and introducing people to the outdoors while combining a great meal with a chance to swap stories with other sportsmen and women. Tickets to the Washington County Longbeards Chapter’s Hunting Heritage banquet cost just $85 for couples or $60 for singles. To reserve your tickets call (301) 432-5228. That’s (301) 432-5228
August 15, 7:30PM The Allegany Arts Council & The Cumberland Dept. of Parks & Recreation present new rock by Surrender Dorothy as part of the Sunday in the Park concert series at the Constitution Park Amphitheatre. Free entertainment for the whole family! Info: 301-777-ARTS (2787).
August 16, 11AM The Computer Class: Online Photo Sharing with Picasa will be held at the Frostburg Community Library. What do you do with all those digital photos? We will explore Picasa, a free software download from Google that makes it easy and fun to view, organize, edit and share the digital photos on your PC. Pre-registration is required; call 301-687-0790
August 16, 4:30-6:30PM The Family Law Self Help Center will be at the Frostburg Community Library with free help in filing Family Law Cases. Info: 301-687-0790.
August 16, 7-9PM The Frostburg Senior Center “Couples Dance” class held in cooperation with Allegany College of Maryland CE Community Services will begin. This course takes the students into the social world of partnering and connection. Learn lead and follow techniques, correct frame posture, how to hold a partner and execute turns. This course is a safe, professionally supervised exercise session that improves strength, tone, flexibility and cardiovascular and respiratory fitness with warm-up and cool down exercises included. Dancers should wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Come ready to move around the dance floor. Joanne Beal is the instructor and students may register on the first day of class. All non-seniors and seniors are invited to participate and join the fun. For registration information please phone the center at 301-689-5510.
August 16-17, 10AM-3PM The Garrett County Arts Council presents ‘Beginning Watercolor Pencil Painting,’ a two-day class exploring the possibilities of creating traditional watercolor techniques using watercolor pencils. The course will be held at the Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park. Some experience with watercolor is preferred for this workshop. Students will create an 8”x10” painting by the end of the second day. The class will be instructed by artist Judith Becker. Class size is limited. More information and registration forms are available by contacting Garrett County Arts Council at 301-334-6580; garrettarts@earthlink.net; or by stopping in 206 East Alder Street, Oakland.
August 16-21 Middle school students (incoming 7th graders to incoming 9th graders) interested in writing stories or celebrating the world in a poem are invited to join the Center for Creative Writing for “Word Quest: Write a Story, Write a Poem,” a week-long creative writing program at the Center for Creative Writing. Taught by the staff of the Center, students will have the opportunity to write poems or stories during the course of the week. On the last day, the students will build "books" for their works and celebrate these books with a small reception and reading at the Center on Friday at 5PM. The program runs from 9AM-1PM in downtown Frostburg. Daily snacks will be provided. The cost of registration is $70. For more information or to register please contact the Center for Creative Writing at 301-687-4340.
August 17, 10AM The Computer Class: Online Maps and Driving will be held at the South Cumberland Library. Patrons will learn to use and compare features on several free online applications. Find directions for destinations, and explore towns and cities worldwide. Pre-Registration required: call 301-724-1607.
August 17, 6:30PM The Potomac Concert Band will perform at Potomac State College. For more information call D. Lynn Zeller, Director, at 301-724-9064, or Jean Miller, President, at 301-722-4184. A complete list of upcoming performances is available online at www.potomacconcertband.org.
August 18, 11AM The Computer Class: Online Photo Sharing with Picasa will be held at the Washington Street Library. What do you do with all those digital photos? We will explore Picasa, a free software download from Google, that makes it easy and fun to view, organize, edit and share the digital photos on your PC. Pre-registration is required; call 301-777-1200.
August 18, 7PM LaVale Teen Readers Group will meet to discuss “The Hound of the Baskervilles” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. All teens and tweens in grades 6-12 are invited. Info: 301-729-0855
August 19, 2PM Frostburg Community Library’s Adult Book Group will meet to discuss “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. Everyone’s invited. Info: 301-687-0790
August 19th Mountain Ridge High School will host a Back to School Night on Thursday, August 19, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. Students and parents are encouraged to attend. After a brief introduction in the school’s gymnasium, groups will then follow a brief seven period schedule so that parents and students have the opportunity to meet school staff and become familiar with the facility. Then on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, Mountain Ridge will host a Meet the Squad Night at 7 p.m. The event will take place in the stadium, weather permitting. The public is encouraged to come out and support Mountain Ridge’s student athletes and coaching staffs
August 20, 7PM & 7:30PM Front & Centre Stage presents a live performance of “Oprah Made Me Do It” by Bradley Hayward as part of the “Friday After Five One Act Series” at the Allegany Arts Council’s Community Room, 9 N. Centre St., Cumberland. Two women at a bookstore fight to the death over the last copy of Oprah Winfrey's latest bestseller. Caught in the middle of their feud is a lowly cashier, trying desperately to please both women without becoming their target. However, the more he works his customer service magic, the closer the bull's-eye gets to his forehead. Free admission. Please note that the show contains some strong language and adult content and may not be suitable for children under 17 years of ages. Parental discretion is advised. Please call Front & Centre Stage at 301-268-3724 or the Arts Council at 301-777-ARTS (2787) for more information.
August 21st Springfield Area Rescue Squad Breakfast @ Springfield Ruritan Club, Springfield,WV, August 21, 2010, from 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. $5 adults, $3 children – open to the public. To benefit purchase of 12 lead heart monitors
August 21 This is the 50th anniversary since Dr. Alta Schrock, Garrett County, founded the Council of the Alleghenies to Preserve, Develop, and Share the rich culture and resources of the Allegheny Highlands. To continue Dr. Schrock's mission, the public is invited to attend our Symposium at the Cumberland Country Club. Topics are: "Road to the National Register", (Evergreen at Mt. Savage), and "History of the National Road" to acknowledge its upcoming 200th anniversary. Lively music reflecting the Allegheny Highlands is included in the venue. Contact Doris Lancaster at 301-689-9116 or email frost38@verizon.net for details.
August 21, 10:15AM-7:15PM Allegany College of Maryland’s Culture Coach trip series will host an excursion to see “Mary Poppins” at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Combining the best of the original “Mary Poppins” stories by P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, this Tony-winning musical tells the delightful story of a nanny who uses her magical touch to change the lives of the Banks children for the better. We have secured superb seats for this performance and this classic musical is sure to delight all ages. Round-trip transportation to the Kennedy Center and excellent orchestra or Mezzanine seating for the show is just $125. Children 8 and over are welcome. Tickets are limited and must be purchased by June 30. To register call 301-784-5341.
August 21, 12-2PM The Lyric Fire will perform as part of “Saturdays on Broadway,” a free concert series. Concerts are held rain or shine in the parking lot on Broadway Street below City Place in Frostburg. This music series is sponsored by local businesses and, in part, by a grant through the Allegany Arts Council. So bring the whole family and come out and enjoy local, regional talent all summer long! For more information, please contact FrostburgFirst at frostburgfirst@gmail.com or call 301-689-6900.
August 21, 7:30PM As part of their 18th Season, Music at Penn Alps presents young baritones Ethan Sagin & Heath Naylor in concert at Penn Alps in Grantsville. Young baritones Ethan Sagin and Heath Lewis Naylor, accompanied by Dr. John Hawkins at the piano, will perform arias by Torelli, Durante, Fetis, Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Britten and Vaughan Williams. Spirited sea-shanties will also be featured in this year’s Alta Schrock Memorial Concert. Tickets are $12 adults (a ten-pack is also available at $100). Students and children under 19 years of age are still admitted free of charge. For program and ticket information, call 443-257-9177 or visit the web site at www.musicatpennalps.org.
August 22, 7:30PM The Allegany Arts Council & The Cumberland Dept. of Parks & Recreation present Irish music by Shanty Irish as part of the Sunday in the Park concert series at the Constitution Park Amphitheatre. Free entertainment for the whole family! Info: 301-777-ARTS (2787).
August 22-September 26 The C. William Gilchrist Gallery hosts an exhibition of drawings and paintings by Daniel Filippone. Info: 301-724-5800 or 301-268-6163.
August 23, 11AM The Computer Class: What in the World is Blogging will be held at the Frostburg Community Library. Learn what blogging, the blogosphere, and RSS feed are all about. This is a beginner’s class –no blogging experience necessary! Pre-registration is required; call 301-687-0790
August 24, 7PM LaVale Library’s Adult Book Group will meet to discuss “La’s Orchestra Saves the World” by Alexander McCall Smith. Everyone’s invited! Info: 301-729-0855.
August 25, 11AM The Computer Class: What in the World is Blogging will be held at the Washington Street Library. Learn what blogging, the blogosphere, and RSS feed are all about. This is a beginner’s class –no blogging experience necessary! Pre-registration is required; call 301-777-1200.
August 25, 6:30-9PM Amy Shuman, knitting designer and coach, continues her series of Peaceful Knitting Workshops at the Shuman Life Center in Cumberland. Choose a knitting project or two and have fun learning and sharing with a great group of people! Price is $12.50/class or $42 for a series of 4. Please email Amy at amy@shumanlifecenter.comor call her at 301-777-3719 to chat about your goals. Beginners and seasoned knitters welcome!
August 25, 7PM The Potomac Concert Band will perform at Devlin Manor Nursing Home. For more information call D. Lynn Zeller, Director, at 301-724-9064, or Jean Miller, President, at 301-722-4184. A complete list of upcoming performances is available online at www.potomacconcertband.org.
August 26, 3:30PM Westernport Library’s Demented Book Club will meet. Please call for book selection: 301-359-0455.
August 26, 7PM South Cumberland Library’s Book Group for Adults and Older Teens will meet to discuss “Silent Joe” by T. Jefferson Parker. Everyone’s invited to attend one or all of the group’s informal discussions held the 4th Thursday of each month. Info: 301-724-1607.
August 27, 7PM & 7:30PM Front & Centre Stage presents a live performance of “Oprah Made Me Do It” by Bradley Hayward as part of the “Friday After Five One Act Series” at the Allegany Arts Council’s Community Room, 9 N. Centre St., Cumberland. Two women at a bookstore fight to the death over the last copy of Oprah Winfrey's latest bestseller. Caught in the middle of their feud is a lowly cashier, trying desperately to please both women without becoming their target. However, the more he works his customer service magic, the closer the bull's-eye gets to his forehead. Free admission. Please note that the show contains some strong language and adult content and may not be suitable for children under 17 years of ages. Parental discretion is advised. Please call Front & Centre Stage at 301-268-3724 or the Arts Council at 301-777-ARTS (2787) for more information.
August 28, 12-2PM “Saturdays on Broadway,” a free concert series, will be held rain or shine in the parking lot on Broadway Street below City Place in Frostburg. This music series is sponsored by local businesses and, in part, by a grant through the Allegany Arts Council. So bring the whole family and come out and enjoy local, regional talent all summer long! For more information, please contact FrostburgFirst at frostburgfirst@gmail.com or call 301-689-6900.
August 28, 1-2PM South Cumberland Library’s Chapter Club will meet. All kids in grades 2-5 are welcome to join us for reading together and discussions of Mary Pope Osborne’s Magic Tree House books. Info: 301-724-1607.
August 28, 7:30PM As part of their 18th Season, Music at Penn Alps presents The Pirasti Trio in concert at Penn Alps in Grantsville. BSO Concertmaster Jonathan Carney returns to Music at Penn Alps, this time with pianist Jeffrey Sharkey, Director of the Peabody Institute, and cellist Allison Wells, a founding member of the Trio. The Pirasti Piano Trio performed for twelve years throughout the United Kingdom and Europe. Tickets are $12 adults (a ten-pack is also available at $100). Students and children under 19 years of age are still admitted free of charge. For program and ticket information, call 443-257-9177 or visit the web site at www.musicatpennalps.org.
August 28th Souls One 4th Annual Banquet "Walking into Our Season" Throw on your formal attire, and come celebrate our pastors' 5th year in outreach ministry by attending this awesome brunch/banquet hosted by ministry members and friends! Honorees this year include: HRDC, Inc. (Cumberland's Human Resources Development Commission), the LMB (Local Management Board), and Pastor Kenneth and Co-Pastor Shannon Watkins! Special guests will also include: Evangelist Serena Ford (recording artist), Souls Won's "After School, Playin' it Cool" participants, Pastor Mike Stottlemyer, Jr. (Message of Freedom Ministries, Grafton, WV), Souls Won's mass choir, and many others! $21.00 donation per person. The event will be held from 10 am to 12 pm at the Cumberland Holiday Inn.
August 29, 7:30PM The Allegany Arts Council & The Cumberland Dept. of Parks & Recreation present country & gospel favorites by Irv Ullery Country Gospel Band as part of the Sunday in the Park concert series at the Constitution Park Amphitheatre. Free entertainment for the whole family! Info: 301-777-ARTS (2787).
August 30 Kid’s Night Marvelous Monday will be held at the Frostburg Community Library with children receiving a give-away. Info: 301-687-0790.
August 30, 11AM The Computer Class: MapQuest will be held at the Frostburg Community Library. “Ready to take that summer vacation?” Patrons will compare and use features on both applications. Find directions for destinations and explore towns and cities worldwide. Pre-registration is required; call 301-687-0790.
Sept. 4th, 5 – 9 pm Come to the Super Cruise in Industrial Boulevard, on Saturday, September 4th from 5:00 – 9:00 pm. The Super Cruise will be held in the following six locations: Burger King, Diamond Shrine Car Wash, Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut, and McDonalds. Registration will be held at Classic Car Wash. There will be special dash plaques, goodie bags, entertainment at each location, cruise on the Boulevard, Californian style Cruise-in, and 500 + cars! This is the time for all cars, trucks, & motorcycles to make the scene. Don’t miss it! For more information please call Gary Bartik at 301-724-4339.
Sept. 18th, 10 am – 4 pm Enjoy a Ford Model T and Model A antique car and truck show Saturday, September 18th, from 10 am – 4 pm, located in Downtown Cumberland. The event is sponsored by the Queen City Region AACA Allegany County Museum. Registration is free. There will be goody bags, commemorative dash plaques, free tours, and refreshments. Additional activities include: swap meet, parts sales, tours of Allegany Co. Museum, Model T and Model A exhibition, music, shopping, and restaurants. Please come help City Region AACA Allegany County Museum celebrate the importance of Henry Ford to early motor transportation, and the National Highway to our historic past. For more information please contact Gary Bartik at 301-724-4339.
September 22nd - Raise money by eating pizza with CiCi’s! Help raise money for Lakeshore Quarterback Club by eating pizza!! That’s right! Here’s what you do: Come to CiCi’s on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, from 5-8 p.m., and mention your group at the register. Enjoy all the pizza you can eat! CiCi’s will donate 15% of the net sales back to your group. Raising money has never been easier! So, bring a friend and enjoy all the pizza, pasta, salad and dessert you want or get it To-Go! Adult Buffet: $4.99 • Kid’s Buffet: $2.99 Children’s Mental Health Matters! A statewide public awareness campaign n www.childrensmentalhealthmatters.org
Did you know that there are medical grants available for families struggling with child health-related expenses? The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is accepting applications for the 2010 grant program now. The grants are available to help families who need financial assistance to pay for their child’s health care treatments, services or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their commercial health insurance plans. Parents and legal guardians may apply for grants of up to $5,000 for child medical services. For eligibility guidelines or to apply go online to www.uhccf.org.
There is nothing like it! If you or your organization has been associated with a Mission of Mercy - participated in one – you no doubt have captured the passion. Two days of absolutely free dental care to all who come leaves most volunteers and patients with a changed perspective on the goodness of mankind. “The largest free dental clinic in the world!” “A life-changing experience!” “For me, an experience of a lifetime!” Thousands come, standing in snow calf-deep for hours, waiting in quarter mile lines in one hundred degree weather, sleeping outside entrances on below zero nights, all just to receive dental care. These are the underserved- those who cannot for whatever reason afford quality dental care. Their need has been defined at each and every MOM event held, whether it be in Virginia, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Colorado, or Nebraska. And, this year Cumberland, Maryland will hold the first Mission of Mercy in the state of Maryland! The need is there and through the generosity of dental professionals, dental technicians and lay volunteers, and the charitable work of dental agencies and organizations throughout America, those needs are being met. More than 600 volunteers are needed to help with this event. If you are interested in volunteering, contributing or receiving more information about the Mission of Mercy please email mwalker@allconet.org or call 301-722-2700. Will you help save a smile?
Is your child struggling with reading assignments, math homework, or other school subjects? Frostburg State University is now accepting applications for the Read to Succeed program. Read to Succeed is a 100% free tutoring and mentoring program for students in grades K through 8 in all adjacent counties and states. Read to Succeed offers proven reading and math strategies to help your child. Middle school students will also receive higher education preparation help, such as how to form good study habits and time management skills. Mentors are trained volunteers from Frostburg State University’s student community. Read to Succeed operates out of the South Cumberland Library and Frostburg State University’s Lewis J. Ort Library, Monday through Thursday nights from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Applications are accepted throughout the school year on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are interested in enrolling a student please contact Read To Succeed Program Coordinator Curtis Tompkins at 301-687-4191 or CTompkins0@Frostburg.edu
Currently the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refute is seeking volunteers. They are working on putting together lists of folks who might be willing to help with one or more of the following: Education Volunteer, Special Events Volunteer, Visitor Center Volunteer, Garden Volunteer, or Computer Social Engineering specialist. Please contact Jackie Burns and include information about how you can be contacted. Info: 304-866-3858 ext.35 or Jackie_burns@fws.gov.
The Fort Hill High School Scholarship Foundation was established to assist graduating seniors with reaching their full potential to attend the college of their choice. The Foundation has built a scholarship endowment fund that will generate interest revenues for distribution to deserving college-bound seniors. In 2009, the Foundation awarded three $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors. All donations to the Foundation are tax deductible. Interested parties can mail a contribution to Fort Hill Scholarship Foundation, Fort Hill High School, 500 Greenway Avenue, Cumberland, MD 21502, or online by visiting the school’s website at www.acps.allconet.org/fo. For more information on the Fort Hill Scholarship Foundation contact Sandy Martin at 301-777-2570 or via email at Sandra.martin@acps.k12.md.us.
If you are a senior citizen 65 years or older, or a younger person with an established disability, and are approved for the WV Homestead Exemption program, you may be eligible for a tax credit. For more information regarding free assistance to receive this tax benefit, please call the WV Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). When calling the ARDC, individuals should have available their Senior Citizens Tax Credit letter from the WV State Tax Department, their Social Security Award Letter and verification of any other sources of income. For information and assistance, call 304-257-2847 or 1-800-296-5341. If you are a community organization or church, ARDC Resource Counselors are available to come to your location to assist seniors and persons with disabilities with completion of their Senior Tax Credit return.
Quit Smoking...Looking to kick the habit? Call the Allegany County Health Department’s Quit Smoking Program at 301-759-5050. The program is free to all Allegany County residents 18 years or older and offers FREE nicotine replacement patches. Call 301-759-5050.
Maybe you’re a grandparent or an older relative raising a child under the age of 18 or you may be caring for an individual 60 or older. Are you concerned about being a good support system for this person? The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) administers the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) at the local level. The NFCSP is a program created in recognition of the many roles played by family caregivers. The NFCSP provides support to the grandparents or older relatives who support today’s youth and for those caring for individuals suffering from other disabilities. The NFCSP provides assistance to caregivers in five categories: Information; Assistance; Education, Training, Support; Respite Care; and Supplemental Services. There isn’t a financial criterion to be met and there is no fee for these services. For more information about this program contact the office located at 104 E. Center Street in Oakland, MD phone number 301-344-9431 ext. 119, fax: 301-334-8555. You can also call toll free at 1-888-877-8403 ext. 140 or 119.
Do you remember what it felt like to go back to school? To buy a new back-pack, fresh notebooks, pencils and pens? For most kids, it means the excitement of making fresh starts, seeing old friends and making new ones. But for many children, going back to school means suffering the embarrassment of not having the basic school supplies they need in order to learn. This summer, join Operation Back-Pack and Central Union Mission in providing a complete backpack with brand new school supplies to more than one thousand DC Metro area children. Call 202-745-7118 and find out how you can join Operation Back-Pack. That number again is 202-745-7118. Or go online to www.missiondc.org, that’s www.missiondc.org. Help them learn. Help them grow.
U.S. cellular believes teachers deserve better. So they’re lending a helping hand once again by giving away a million dollars in classroom projects in the Calling All Teachers program. Between now and the end of August, teachers can visit uscellular.com and click on the Calling All Teachers link to register for a chance to receive funding for a class project. Last year, U.S. Cellular funded 286 projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic. This year, one of the winning projects could be yours. All public school teachers are eligible for the program. So teachers, now is the time to answer the call. Log onto uscellular.com to learn more.Ready to have some fun and get in shape for the summer? FREEstability ball classes for those 60 and over are being held at the four area HRDC Senior Centers. Classes are held at the HRDCCumberlandSeniorCenter on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m, Call 301-783-1722 for more details. The HRDCFrostburgSeniorCenter has classes on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. Please call 301-689-5510 for more information. Classes are held on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. at the HRDC George’s CreekSeniorCenter. For more information, please call 301-463-6215, and in Westernport, the HRDCSeniorCenter holds classes at 11:00 a.m. on Thursdays. You may contact 301-359-9930 for more information. Lunch is served at the centers at 12:00. Please call the center to make your reservations by 9:00 a.m. of the day you are planning to dine with us.
No matter how you spend your time this summer, your American Red Cross asks you to add “life saver” to your list. During this busy time, blood donations often decline due to vacations, schools not being in session and summer activities, but the need for blood remains a constant. Every two seconds someone in our country needs a blood transfusion. And, here is something you don’t see everyday…a chance to win a five thousand dollar dream vacation when you donate blood with the Red Cross during June, July, or August! One package will be given away each month! All presenting blood and platelet donors this month are automatically entered in this month’s drawing. So please make giving the gift of life a part of your summer plans. Call 1-800-red cross of go to redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. That’s 1-800-red cross or visit redcross.org.
The Frostburg Dance Academy will host the “Frostburg Summer Movie Camp,” a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young actors who will actually create a movie in a week. Students will participate in a creative workshop. Professional filmmakers and movement coaches will be brought in and filming will begin mid-week. A concept will be brought forward, and students will workshop the idea as the ReelMovieKids.com writers expand the arc of the concept. Filming begins on Thursday and continues through the conclusion on Friday. After the completion of the workshop, the results will be edited, scored and posted on ReelMovieKids.com. The program is geared for kids ages 9-14, and the cost is $399 (register by June 15 and receive a 20% discount). For more information, contact Amy Griffith at frostburgdance@verizon.net or 240-580-0350.