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Friday, Nov. 4

6pm – 9pm     Williamsport, MD
Toys for Tots Cruise-in – Music by Vaun Miles and Teddy Miller, tribute to Patsy Cline and Elvis. Bring a new toy for free admission or pay $3. 6 to 9 p.m. In front of Smitty’s Creamery, U.S. 11, Potomac Street, Williamsport. Call 301-573-1501.

5pm – 7pm     Hagerstown, MD
Denny Clarke – A show of about 35 representational and abstract paintings by local artist Denny Clarke. Opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Show continues through November. Washington County Arts Council, 14 W. Washington St., downtown Hagerstown.  Free. Call 301-791-3132 or go to www.washingtoncountyarts.com.

4pm – 7pm     Chambersburg, PA
Miniature Art 2011 – Miniature artwork will be displayed. Reception 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Exhibit continues through Friday, Jan. 6. Council for the Arts’ gallery, Capitol Theatre Center, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, Pa. Call 717-264-6883 or go to www.councilforthearts.net.

9am – 8pm     Chambersburg, PA
Student Artwork – Art students from Chambersburg’s Senior High and Middle School display their artwork. Grove Library, 101 Ragged Edge Road south, Chambersburg, Pa. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; noon to 8 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Continues through Wednesday, Nov. 30. Call 717-264-6883.

1pm – 5pm     Hagerstown, MD
Trains for Everyone – HO-scale model railroad, trains for children to operate, plus historic railroad equipment, artifacts and photos. 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Nov. 5, and Sunday, Nov. 6. 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.

7pm – 10pm     Waynesboro, PA
Bluegrass Jam – The public is invited to listen or join the jam. 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
‘Macbeth’ – Shepherd University’s Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players will present “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare. 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 4, and 11, Saturdays, Nov. 5, and 12; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6; and 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, and Thursday, Nov. 10. Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, W.Va. $8; $3 non-Shepherd students; free for Shepherd students. Contact Betty Ellzey at bellzey@shepherd.edu or 304-876-5208.

7:30pm     Frederick, MD
‘Seussical’ – Other Voices Productions will present the family musical “Seussical.” 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Saturday, Nov. 12; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. Performing Arts Factory Theater, 244 S. Jefferson St., Frederick, Md. $18; $15, students. Call 301-662-3722 or go to www.danceunlimitedfred erick.com.

7:30pm     Harpers Ferry, WV
‘The Rivalry’ – “The Rivalry,” a play about the Lincoln-Douglas debates. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Saturday, Nov. 12. Harpers Ferry Middle School, Bolivar, W.Va.; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, Saturday, Nov. 19; Friday, Dec. 2, Saturday, Dec. 3. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 898 Washington St., Harpers Ferry, W.Va. $10; $5, students; free for children younger than 12. For reservations, call 304-535-2009, email rivalrywv@gmail.com, www.historicharpers ferry.com.

Saturday, Nov. 5 

1pm – 3pm     Gettysburg, PA
Author Book Signing – Lisa Lease will sign copies of her book “Ransomed: An Orphan’s Tale.” 1 to 3 p.m. Ragged Edge Coffee House, 110 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg, Pa. Call 888-361-9473 or email jim@tatepublishing.com.

9am – 3pm     Blue Ridge Summit, PA
Fall Fair and Art Show – Mountaintop Community Fall Fair and Art Show features artists, authors, handmade crafts, food. Antique appraisals, $5 per item. 2 to 3 p.m. auction. Entertainment by Rich Fehle at 10 a.m., Claire Martin at 1 p.m. Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Blue Ridge Mountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue Co. fire hall, 13063 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. Call 717-642-5645 or email jacksmtn@embarq mail.com.

10am – 5pm     Fayetteville, PA
Fine Arts and Crafts – Cumberland Valley Crafts Guild will sell pottery, lampworked bead jewelry, blown glass, basketry, handwoven clothing and accessories, fine art, fiber art handbags, wind chimes, tinsmithing and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 6. The Trellis Terrace at Penn National Golf Course, 3720 Club House Drive, Fayetteville, Pa. Call717-597-9685, go to CumberlandValleyCrafts.org.

Frederick, MD
Opening reception for ‘The Swinging Bridge’ – “The Swinging Bridge” by Brian Slagle and Jason Tinney is a exhibit of media paintings and sculptures by Brian Slagle and short stories and flash fiction works by Jason Tinney. Exhibit continues through Thursday, Dec. 1. Frederick Community College’s Mary Condon Hodgson Gallery, Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Call 301-846-2513.

12pm – 5pm     Sharpsburg, MD
Open Studio – Metal sculptor Scott Cawood opens his studio to visitors. Showing work in progress and holiday gift ideas. Noon to 5 p.m. Scott Cawood Art Studio, 3829 Harpers Ferry Road, south of Sharpsburg. Free. Go to  www.cawoodart.com, email cawood@cawood art.com or call 301-432-2131.

2pm     Hagerstown, MD
Saturday Plus – Dave Kaplan aka “Mr. Butterfly” will talk about monarch butterflies. 2 p.m. Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., downtown Hagerstown. Free with admission of $5 to $7; free for ages 3 and younger. Call 301-790-0076 or go to www.discoverystation.org.

6:30pm     Chambersburg, PA
International Dessert Sampler – Wilson College’s Muhibbah Club will host a dessert sampler featuring desserts from around the world. 6:30 p.m. doors open; 7 p.m. sampler begins. Wilson College’s Jensen Dining Hall in Lenfest Commons, off Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, Pa. $5; $2 students. For reservations, call 717-262-2776 or email paul.mill er@wilson.edu and leave a message with phone number, name and number of tickets needed.

7pm     Hagerstown, MD
Gospel Music – Bittersweet Gospel Band will perform. 7 p.m. Hagerstown Church of the Brethren, 15 S. Mulberry St., Hagerstown. Free-will offering. Call 301-733-3565.

12pm – 3:30pm     Shepherdstown, WV
Percussion Festival – Percussion and drumming performances and instructional clinics for students, professionals and enthusiasts. The Shepherd Percussion Ensemble will perform. Noon to 3:30 p.m. Shepherd University’s Frank Center, off University Drive, Shepherdstown, W.Va. Free and open to the public. Call 410-960-2771 or email michelle@percus sionpro.com.

8pm     Berkeley Springs, WV
‘Patsy and Friends’ – Carol Glass, Mike Cooper and Sandy Utley will present classic country music. 8 p.m. Jim McCoy’s Troubadour Lounge and Park, Highland Ridge Road, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. $5 single; $8 couple. Call 304-258-9381.

6pm     Greeencastle, PA
Benefit Dinner and Elvis Show – Proceeds will go to help a Hagerstown couple with a sick 6-year-old daughter. The menu includes pulled-pork barbecue sandwich, hot dogs for children, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, applesauce and drinks. Desserts will be sold. 6 p.m. First Assembly of God, 525 E. Leitersburg St., Greencastle, Pa. $12; $6, ages 4 to 10; free for ages 3 and younger. Call 717-729-8327 or email beckyk5711@embarqmail.com.

8pm     Frederick, MD
1964: The Tribute – A tribute to The Beatles. 8 p.m. Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., downtown Frederick, Md. Tickets cost $25 to $32.50. Call 301-600-2828 or go to www.weinbergcenter.org.

7pm     Waynesboro, PA
Coffee House – A church youth group, My Brother’s Keeper, will perform skits. 7 p.m. The Way Station, 300 W. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa. Call Tom at 717-552-3404 or email thewaystationsecretary@comcast.net.

8pm     Frederick, MD
Aerial Dance – Updraft Aerial Dance Theater will perform. 8 p.m. Artomatic@Frederick, 115 E. Church St., downtown Frederick, Md. Free. Call 301-834-9291 or email lizard.updraft@gmail.com.

8am     Hagerstown, MD
Disc Golf Tournament – All levels of players are welcome in the Little Heiskell Challenge. Prizes awarded. Sanctioned by Professional Disc Golf Association. 8 a.m. registration; 9:30 a.m. tournament begins. Hagerstown Greens at Hamilton Run, 2 S. Cleveland Ave., Hagerstown. For cost and to register online, go to www.discoutfitters.com/products/little-heiskell-challenge-registration.html, call 301-739-8577, ext. 180, or email jbryan@hagers townmd.org.

Sunday, Nov. 6

1pm – 4pm     Williamsport, MD
Meet the author book signing – Stephen Lynn Meyers will sign copies of his book, “Walking in Water — a history of and tales from the Conococheague Creek.” 1 to 4 p.m. Town Museum of Williamsport, lower level of the Springfield Farm Barn, off U.S. 11, Williamsport. Call 301-223-7229.

6:30pm – 8pm     Hagerstown, MD
Drumming Circle – Drum circle. Bring your own instrument. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Contemporary School for the Arts and Gallery, 4 W. Franklin St., downtown Hagerstown. Call 301-223-8031 or email gbrnthvr@yahoo.com.

1pm     Hagerstown, MD
Folk Singer – Elaine Silver will perform folk music. 1 p.m. Unity of Hagerstown, Civil Air Patrol Building, 18621 Jarkey Drive, Hagerstown. $15. Call 240-409-5940 or email unityhagerstown@live.com.

2:30pm     Hagerstown, MD
Piano Concert  – Pianist Caroline Oltmanns will perform selections by Debussy, Hadyn and others. 2:30 p.m.; reception follows. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, City Park, Hagerstown. $5; free for members. Call 301-739-5727 or go to www.wcmfa.org.

3pm     Clear Spring, MD
Noteworthy Sundays – Take Two will perform. 3 p.m. Leonard P. Snyder Memorial Library Branch, 12624 Broadfording Road, Clear Spring. Free. To reserve a seat, call 301-739-3250, ext. 123.

1pm – 6pm     Waynesboro, PA
Benefit Bluegrass Concert – A bluegrass concert to benefit the family of Mike McDonald, a local musician who died unexpectedly. Entertainment by Ernie Bradley and Grassy Ridge, Twin Hill Express, Billy Lee Cox and Scott Brandon (Don Reno and Red Smiley Tribute), Back Creek Valley Boys and Circa Blue. 1 to 6 p.m. Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre, 118 Walnut St., Waynesboro, Pa. $10 per person. Food and beverages will be sold. Call 304-264-8801.

2pm – 4pm     Hagerstown, MD
Jazz and Poetry – Art the Poet and Aaron Worthy will perform. 2 to 4 p.m. Contemporary School of Art and Gallery, 4 W. Franklin St., downtown Hagerstown. Free. Call 301-791-6191 or email ronlytle3@netzero.net.

2pm     Brunswick, MD
Ceremony and Parade – Ceremony at 1 p.m. with keynote speaker U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Stephen R. Harris. The parade is at 2 p.m. with grand marshal Walter S. Stull Jr. Downtown Brunswick, Md. Rain or shine. No pets. Call 240-508-3049 or go to www.brunswickmd.gov.