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 Friday, Oct. 7 

5pm – 10pm     Hagerstown, MD
Hagerstown Corn Maze – Eight-acre corn maze and pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Moonlight mazes on Friday and Saturday nights. 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays; noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Continues through Sunday, Oct. 30. Celebration Farm, 17638 Garden View Road, northwest of Hagerstown. $3 to $5; free for ages 4 and younger. Call 301-393-4377, email info@cmhag.org or go to www.hagerstowncornmaze.org.

10am – 5:45pm     Middletown, MD
Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch – Walk through the Pirate’s Cove Corn Maze, pick your own pumpkins, hayrides, pony rides, face painting, petting zoo, concessions and crafts. 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Tuesday, Oct. 18. Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch, 6521 Holter Road, Middletown, Md. Some activities also available during the week. Free admission. Go to www.jumbos.org.

 6pm – 9pm     Williamsport, MD
Friday Night Cruise-in – Williamsport Friday night cruise-in. Music by Vaun Miles, tribute to Patsy Cline. 6 to 9 p.m. In front of Smitty’s Creamery, Potomac Street, Williamsport. Admission is $3. Call 301-573-1501.

 7pm – 10pm     Maugansville, MD
Ballroom Dance Party – Jim Powers plays the organ to accompany dancing. 7 to 10 p.m. Maugansville Ruritan Building, 18007 Maugans Ave., Maugansville. $4 per person. Call 301-791-1551.

 2pm – 4pm     Hagerstown, MD
Wednesday Painting Group – Mansion House Art Center’s Wednesday Painting Group will exhibit their artwork. Reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. Exhibit continues through Sunday, Oct. 30. Mansion House Art Center, 501 Highland Way, City Park, Hagerstown. Call 301-797-6813 or go to www.valleyartassoc.com.

 5pm – 7pm     Hagerstown, MD
‘Connections’ – Artwork by Catherine Maffett will be exhibited. Reception 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Exhibit continues through Tuesday, Nov. 1. Washington County Arts Council, 14 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Call 301-791-3132 or go to www.washing toncountyarts.com.

 11am – 4pm     Hagerstown, MD
Meet Gallery Members – Meet Valley Art Association artists Donna Mason from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; Lin Petersen from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8; and Donna Bingaman from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. Mansion House, City Park, Hagerstown. Free admission. Call 301-797-6813, email a1nanaecker@aol.com or go to www.valleyartassoc.com.

 Greencastle, PA
‘I Love Lucy’ – Exhibited items include original pieces used by Lucille Ball, memorabilia such as photographs and postcards, and promotional pieces. Exhibit continues through Wednesday, Oct. 26. Allison-Antrim Museum, 365 S. Ridge Ave., Greencastle, Pa. Free, donations accepted. Call 717-597-9010 or go to www.greencastlemuseum.org.

 1pm – 5pm     Hagerstown, MD
Trains for Everyone – HO-scale model railroad, trains for children to operate, historic railroad equipment, artifacts and photos. 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Oct. 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9. Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 300 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. $3.50; 50 cents for ages 4 to 12; free for ages 3 and younger. Call 301-739-4665.

 1pm & 2pm     Williamsport, MD
Fridays at the Library – October’s homeschool program will be on astronomy. Students will have the opportunity to represent their favorite planet in “living” solar system. Two identical programs offered, 1 to 2 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. Williamsport Memorial Library, 104 E. Potomac St., Williamsport. Call 301-223-7027.

 7pm – 11pm     Martinsburg, WV
The Haunted Theatre – The Apollo Civic Theatre will be haunted for the season. 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 7, 21 and 28; Saturdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29. Children ages 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Childcare provided. Apollo Civic Theatre, 128 E. Martin St., Martinsburg, W.Va. $10. Tickets sold at the door. Call 304-263-6766 or go to www.apolloween.com.

 Martinsburg, WV
7 Nights of Horror – A different horror movie every week. Midnight. Fridays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28; Saturdays, Oct. 8 and 15. Berkeley Plaza Theatre 7, 267 Monrow St., Martinsburg, W.Va. $5. Purchase tickets at the door. Call 304-263-6766 or go to www.apolloween.com.

 5pm – 8pm     Chambersburg, PA
Chambersburg First Friday – Chambersburg’s First Friday will feature live music with The Ryan Payne Band at Courthouse Plaza, artwork on display and activities for children. 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown Chambersburg, Pa. Free. Call 717-261-0072.

 5pm – 8pm     Greencastle, PA
Greencastle First Friday – Rudy & the Bluefish will perform during Greencastle’s Oktoberfest-themed First Friday. 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown Greencastle, Pa. Free. Call Greencastle Arts Council at 717-597-3284.

 7pm     Williamsport, MD
‘All Through the Night’ – Williamsport’s fourth annual World War II Weekend opens with a showing of the 1941 classic comedy about Broadway gamblers who stumble onto Nazi saboteurs. 7 p.m. Springfield Barn, Byron Park, off U.S. 11, Williamsport. 50 cents. Call 301-223-5002.

 6pm     Frederick, MD
72 Film Fest – Dozens of short films created by teams of regional filmmakers will be shown during 72 Film Fest. All films were written, shot and edited in three days. 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8. Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., downtown Frederick, Md. $10 per night; $17 for both nights. For tickets, call 301-600-2828 or email info@weinbergcenter.org.

 7pm – 9pm     Clear Spring, MD
Wine Down Friday – Live music with Mudcracker & the Beat and wine tasting. 7 to 9 p.m. Knob Hall Winery, 14108 St. Paul Road, Clear Spring. $5, includes five tastes and one glass of wine. Call 301-842-2777 or email info@knobhallwinery.com.

 7pm – 10pm     Waynesboro, PA
Bluegrass Jam – The public is invited to listen or bring an instrument and play. Refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m. Beck and Benedict Hardware Music Theatre, 118 Walnut St., Waynesboro, Pa. $4. Go to www.beck-benedicthardware.com or call 717-762-4711.

 7:30pm     Shepherdstown, WV
First Friday Coffeehouse – Nick Annis will be the featured performer. Open mic sign up, 7:30 p.m. Trinity Church Orchard House, 4599 Shepherdstown Road, four miles from the four-way stop in Shepherdstown, W.Va. $5 to $10. Call 304-676-4422 or go to www.myspace.com/firstfridaycof feehouse.

 11:30am – 1:30pm     Frederick, MD
Music on the Terrace Concert – The Blue Rhythm Boys will perform in a rescheduled concert. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Carroll Creek Linear Park Amphitheater, downtown Frederick, Md. If it rains, the concert will be IN C. Burr Artz Public Library. Free. Call 301-600-1629 or go to www.fcpl.org.

 7pm     Frederick, MD
‘Hearing Voices (Speaking in Tongues)’ – Poet Michael Mack will present a one-man show about schizophrenia and love in observance of Mental Illness Awareness Week. 7 p.m. Hood College’s Rosenstock Auditorium, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, Md. Free. Go to www.nami.org.

 Frederick, MD
‘Chicago’ – Roxie Hart and another murderess, Velma  Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines. 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 12:30 to 4 p.m. on the first, third and fifth Sunday of every month through Saturday, Nov. 5. A show-only performance will be Sunday, Oct. 23. Way Off Broadway Dinner Theater, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick, Md. $32 to $46. Show only on Oct. 23, $25. Call 301-662-6600 or email WOB@wayoffbroadway.com.

 Hagerstown, MD
‘All Shook Up’ – A musical based on the songs of Elvis Presley and the Shakespearean play “Twelfth Night.” Fridays and Saturdays through Friday, Oct. 28; matinee Sunday, Oct. 16. No show on Friday, Oct. 21. Washington County Playhouse, 44 N. Potomac St., rear, downtown Hagerstown. Tickets are $34.50 and $38.50. Show-only tickets, $15. For reservations, call 301-739-7469.

 7:30pm – 11pm     Sharpsburg, MD
Star Party – The TriState Astronomers will host a public star party. Telescopes will be set up near the visitor’s center parking lot. The event is being held to coincide with International Moon Night. 7:30 to 11 p.m. Antietam National Battlefield’s visitor center, 5831 Dunker Church Road, off Sharpsburg Pike, Sharpsburg. Free. Call 301-988-9828 or email outreach@tristateastronomers.org.

 8pm – 12am     Hagerstown, MD
Singles Dance – One on One Singles dance for ages 21 and older. Casual dress, cash bar, snacks and door prizes. Music by Slate’s DJs. 8 p.m. to midnight. Knights of Columbus, 20340 Leitersburg Pike, Hagerstown. $7 per person. Call 304-274-3809 or 304-839-2322.

 7:30pm     Frederick, MD
Candlelight Ghost Tours – Candlelight ghost tours of downtown Frederick, Md. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8. Meet in front of Brewers Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., downtown Frederick, Md. $5 to $10. No reservations are required except for groups of eight or more. Call 301-668-8922 or go to www.marylandghost tours.com.

 7:30pm     Charles Town, WV
Charles Town Ghost Tours – The tour features 13 stops and the authentic, documented tales of more than 100 lively spirits. Each tour lasts about two hours. Comfortable shoes and flashlights are recommended. 7:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night in October. Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 E. Washington St., Charles Town, W.Va. $10; $5 those younger than 12. Not recommended for small children. For reservations, call 304-724-6741.

 Saturday, Oct. 8

 10am – 3pm     Funkstown, MD
Fire Prevention Week – Activities include children’s firefighter challenge, fire truck rides, Maryland CHIP, fire trucks, ambulances and units, Sparky the Fire Dog. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Funkstown Volunteer Fire Co., 2 S. Westside Ave., Funkstown. Parking available at Funkstown American Legion.

 7am – 2pm     Hagerstown, MD
Harvest Hoedown – An autumn fair and community yard sale. First 1,000 children ages 12 and younger receive free pumpkin; first 750 children 12 and younger receive free apple. Plus, free scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo and Country Showcase of America Jamboree. Yard sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fairgrounds stalls. Hoedown from 1 to 4 p.m. Fairgrounds Park, 351 N. Cleveland Ave., Hagerstown. Free. Go to www.hagerstownmd.org.

 9am     Berkeley Springs, WV
Apple Butter Festival – A parade kicks off the apple butter-themed festivities at 9 a.m. Saturday followed by two days of family-friendly games, music, food, fine arts and local crafts. Critton Hollow String Band and Hillbilly Huxters will perform. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. Berkeley Springs State Park and downtown, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Call 800-447-8797 or go to www.applebutterfestival.org.

 11am     Clear Spring, MD
Winestock 2011 – A weekend of music and wine. Saturday’s music includes Blue Transfer Band, Adam Taylor and Backroads Blues Band; on Sunday, Oct. 9, it’s Skweez Play, The Rogues and Mama Jama. Gates open at 11 a.m. Saturday, and Sunday, Oct. 9. Knob Hill Winery, 14108 St. Paul Road, Clear Spring. Admission is $10 advance, $15 at the door; $5 for ages 7 to 20; VIP tickets are $35 advance, $45 at the door. Call 301-842-2777 or go to www.knobhallwinery.com/winestock-2011.

 8pm     Frederick, MD
Haunted Landon House Mansion and Estate – Haunted dead or alive horror show. A fundraiser for Landon House Mansion and Estate. Doors open at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October. Landon House Mansion and Estate, 3401 Urbana Pike, Frederick, Md.  $15; $10, ages younger than 12. Cash only, exact change requested. Call 301-305-6600. Go to HauntedLandon.com.

 9am – 4:30pm     Williamsport, MD
World War II Weekend – Two-day weekend features military encampment, Rosie the Riveter, 1940s fashion show, battle re-enactments, Abbott and Costello show and Spam sandwiches. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. Springfield Barn, Byron Park, off U.S. 11, Williamsport. Free admission. USO dance from 7 to 10 p.m.; admission is $5. Call 301-223-5002. For complete schedule, go to www.williamsportmd.gov/wwii_weekend.html.

 11am – 4pm     Harpers Ferry, WV
John Brown’s Capture – “Reacting to the Raid: Virginia Militia Arming to the Teeth” will focus on the period from capture of John Brown on Oct. 18, 1859, to his execution Dec. 2, 1859. Activities include a martial law exhibit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a historic weapons demonstration at 2 p.m. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, off U.S. 340, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Park entrance fee. Call 304-535-6029.

 10am – 3pm     Kearneysville, WV
18th-century Harvest Faire – Tours of the historic house, Colonial games, demonstrations of period activities and gardening. A free take-home craft will be available for children. The Bread Bakers of the Burr House will bake a limited number of loaves in the outdoor bake oven to sell. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1751 Burr House, 176 E. Burr Blvd., Kearneysville, W.Va. Call 304-581-4751 or go to www.reliving historyinc.org.

 7pm – 9:30pm     Shepherdstown, WV
Vino and Vinyasa Evening – Yoga instructor Gena Rockwell will guide participants through a yoga practice, preparing the senses to embrace the tastes of wine and fall food pairings. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mellow Moods Cafe and Juice Bar, 117 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. $40. Advance registration is required. Call 304-263-5367 or email jalayoga.christa@gmail.com.

 11am – 3pm     Charles Town, WV
Antiques Appraisal Fair – Bring in antiques for verbal appraisals by a team of appraisers covering the areas of the Civil War, militariana, coins, lighting, Americana, books and documents, dolls, toys, fine jewelry, art pottery and textiles. Sponsored by Jefferson County Museum. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Library and museum complex, corner of Washington and North Samuel streets, Charles Town, W.Va. $5 each; $12 for three items, each additional item $3. Call 304-725-8628 or email curator@jeffctywvmuseum.org.

 4pm – 8pm     Thurmont, MD
Community Potluck Dinner – Bring a main dish, side dish or dessert to share. Drinks will be provided. Robert Strasser will discuss his wilderness canoe trip in the Richmond Gulf of Canada’s Hudson Bay. 4 to 8 p.m. ThorpeWood, 12805A Mink Farm Road, Thurmont, Md. Free. For information or to RSVP, go to www.thorpewood.org or call 301-271-2823.

 7pm     Chambersburg, PA
Freedom Valley Chorus – A barbershop concert, “Hijinks on the High Cs,” with guest musicians from Barbara Ingram School for the Arts and barbershop quartet Hit Parade. 7 p.m. The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, Pa. $10 to $15 in advance; $2 additional at the door. Call 301-797-0051 or email freedomvalleychorus@yahoo.com.

 7pm     Waynesboro, PA
Contemporary Christian Music – Covenant Band will perform. 7 p.m. The Way Station, a Christian Coffee House, 300 W. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa. Donations accepted. Call Tom at 717-552-3404 or email thewaystationsecretary@comcast.net. 

 8pm     Frederick, MD
Super Art Fight – A punk-rock mixture of “Pictionary” and pro-wrestling. 8 p.m. The Cultural Arts Center, 15 W. Patrick St., downtown Frederick, Md. Tickets cost $10 and are available by calling 301-662-4190.

 10am – 12pm     Shepherdstown, WV
Seed Collection Event – Volunteers will collect seeds of native hardwoods and shrubs to be delivered to state nurseries where they will be nurtured into small seedlings. 10 a.m. to noon. Yankauer Nature Preserve, W.Va. 54, Whiting’s Neck Road, north of Shepherdstown, W.Va. Advance registration is suggested. Rain or shine. Call 301-608-1188, ext., 204, or email tricarico@potomac.org.

 6pm     Harpers Ferry, WV
Zipline Tree-canopy Tour Halloween Haunting – Participants will zip along a 2 1/2-hour course while encountering Halloween characters and scenes. 6 p.m. Saturdays in October and Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday on Halloween weekend. River Riders, 408 Alstadts Hill Road, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. $99 per person. Call 304-535-2663, email tacy@riverriders.com or go to www.riverriders.com.

 Sunday, Oct. 9

 1pm – 3pm     Hagerstown, MD
Autumn Labyrinth Walk – Two labyrinths will be open. The indoor labyrinth is a Petite Chartres pattern and the outdoor labyrinth is an ancient Cretan pattern. 1 to 3 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown, 13245 Cearfoss Pike, Hagerstown. Go to www.uuhagerstownmd.org.

 2:30pm     Hagerstown, MD
Project Natale – Project Natalie perform jazz. 2:30 p.m. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, City Park, Hagerstown. $5; free for museum members and ages 12 and younger. Call 301-739-5727 or go to www.wcmfa.org.

 11am     Hagerstown, MD
Christian Music – The New Cross Roads Gospel Singers will perform. 11 a.m. St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, corner of West Franklin and High Street, Hagerstown. Offering will be taken. Call 304-676-9612. 

 2pm – 5pm     Cascade, MD
Pen Mar Concert – Ray Birely Orchestra will perform for the final concert and dance of the season. 2 to 5 p.m. Pen Mar Park, off Pen Mar High Rock Road, Cascade. Free. Rain or shine. Call 240-313-2700.