Autumn markets, exhibits, festivals — and Amy Grant! It's What's NXT

Information in the calendar is subject to change or cancellation. If your organization changes or cancels an event listed in the What's NXT calendar, please notify us immediately by emailing lifestyle@herald-mail.com or calling 301-791-6024. To submit an event, email it to the calendar at lifestyle@herald-mail.com at least 2 1/2 weeks before the event.

Thursday, Sept. 21

FAMILY

Kingfisher Kahoot Trivia Night: Arachnophilia — Our Favorite Spiders, Ticks and Mites

Thursday, Sept. 21 - 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Online via Zoom

Learn about West Virginia's natural history in a game show format. Play as a group with Potomac Valley Audubon Society host and team leader Roy Boyle. Free; registration required. Email info@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.

City Farmers Market

Thursday, Sept. 21 - 3 to 6 p.m.

Hub City Brewery Lot

25 W. Church St.

Hagerstown

Fresh produce and baked goods, artisan vendors, food vendors and dinner tent, live music by Tim Seals. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown.

LECTURES

When Hell Came to Sharpsburg

Thursday, Sept. 21 - 7 to 9 p.m.

Opera House

131 W. German St.

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Presented by Steven Cowie, based on his book. Hosted by Shepherd University's George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War. Free.

The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald

Thursday, Sept. 21 - 7 p.m.

State Line Ruritan Building

15841 Park Drive

State Line, Pa.

Presented by author Bob O'Connor. Hosted by the Middleburg/Mason-Dixon Line Historical Society. Free. Go to www.middleburgmasondixon.org or call 301-739-0357.

MUSIC

Amy Grant

Thursday, Sept. 21 - 7:30 p.m.

The Maryland Theatre

21 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Contemporary Christian and pop. $49 to $143. Go to mdtheatre.org/amy-grant or call 301-790-2000.

Friday, Sept. 22

BOOKS

Writer-in-Residence

Friday, Sept. 22, through Friday, Sept. 29 - for event schedule go to shepherd.edu/news/writer-in-residence-events-planned-for-september-22-29/

Shepherd University (also available online via Zoom)

301 N. King St.

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Shepherd University's Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities' 25th Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence, Ann Pancake, is celebrated. Pancake is the 2023 One Book One West Virginia author. Her novel “Strange as this Weather has Been” is this year’s common reading book for the state. Various events throughout week. Go to shepherd.edu/news/writer-in-residence-events-planned-for-september-22-29/.

'Can I Do This?'

Friday, Sept. 22 - 6 p.m.

University System of Maryland at Hagerstown Hospitality Center

32 W. Washington St.

Hagerstown

Student-author-led discussion and book signing. Jamel Freeman, a USM-H Salisbury University Social Work student and author of "Can I Do This," will share his personal experience, strength and hope in the face of addiction and his journey with recovery. In recognition of National Recovery Month. Hosted by the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown. Free. To register, go to https://usmhjamelfreeman.eventbrite.com/.

EXHIBIT

From the Wild and Wonderful

Friday, Sept. 22 - exhibit opens, gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; reception is Saturday, Sept. 23 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Ice House

138 Independence St.

Berkeley Springs, W.Va.

Produced by the Morgan Arts Council and curated by Amanda Solo. Features a wide range of media by more than 30 artists. Call 204-258-2300 or go to www.macicehouse.org.

FUNDRAISER

Glow Run for a Cause

Friday, Sept. 22 - check in 6 p.m., run 7 p.m.

Jefferson Security Bank Pavilion (next to Ram Stadium)

105 E. Washington St.

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

5K and one-mile fun run. Registration fee is $20 for 17 and older, $10 younger than 17. After-party on the Midway (grass area in front of Ram Stadium) with Kona Ice, lawn games and music. Sponsored by Shepherd University's Wishmakers on Campus. Proceeds benefit Shepherd University's newest Make-A-Wish child, Gerald "GW" Everhart of Martinsburg, W.Va. Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/communityservice/run-for-a-cause.

MUSIC

Swamp Donkey

Friday, Sept. 22 - doors open 6 p.m., music 7 p.m.

Ice House

138 Independence St.

Berkeley Springs, W.Va.

Progressive bluegrass. Free. Presented by The Morgan Arts Council. Call 304-258-2300 or go to macicehouse.org.

Vox Fortura

Friday, Sept. 22 - 7:30 p.m.

The Maryland Theatre

21 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Britain's Got Talent semi-finalists, international male pop-op quartet. Hosted by the Hagerstown Community Concert Association. $30 adults, $10 students ages 4 to 17. No assigned seats. Go to www.communityconcertshagerstown.org or call 301-790-2000.

BBD Trio

Friday, Sept. 22 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Music Makers

46 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Blues. Free; donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.

ONSTAGE

A Shadow that Broke the Light

Friday, Sept. 22 - 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 23 - 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Luhrs Performing Arts Center

Shippensburg University

475 Lancaster Drive

Shippensburg, Pa.

A one-man show written and performed by actor Charlie DelMarcelle and featuring the artwork of activist printmaker Adam DelMarcelle. Illuminates the ongoing crisis and costs of the opioid epidemic. Free. Seating is limited, as audience is seated on the Luhrs Center stage. Call 717-477-7469 or go to luhrscenter.com.

Saturday, Sept. 23

CLASSES

Autumnal Equinox Dance Workshop

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 1 to 4 p.m.

Unity of Hagerstown

Fellowship Center of St. Mark's Episcopal Church

18313 Lappans Road

Boonsboro

Dance and meditation with Candice Tritch of Dance Alchemy. Step-by-step dance instruction. $20. Go to www.unityhagerstown.org, email unityhagerstown@gmail.com or call 240-409-5940.

Dig, Divide and Multiply

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 9 to 11 a.m.

Demonstration Gardens (across the street from the Penn State Franklin County Extension Office)

181 Franklin Farm Lane

Chambersburg, Pa.

Learn proper techniques for dividing and replanting various root systems and learn tips for how to prepare perennial beds for winter. $10. To register, go to https://extension.psu.edu/dig-divide-and-multiply-2 or call 877-345-0691.

FAMILY

Autumn Artist Market

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Central Parking Lot

6 N. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Vintage antiques, arts and crafts, resellers and more. Hosted by The Foundry Pop-Ups.

Community Days

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 10 a.m. to noon

Shepherd University Agricultural Innovation Center

Tabler Farm

482 Billmyer Mill Road

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Flower bouquet making with Madison Hale, farm coordinator. Free, donations accepted. To register, go to https://www.shepherd.edu/community-days-at-tabler-farm.

6th Annual Recovery Walk

Saturday, Sept. 23 - noon to 3 p.m.

University Plaza

50 W. Washington St.

Hagerstown

Presented by Washington Goes Purple — Prevent Addiction, Eliminate Stigma. Speakers from Washington County. Go to www.washingtongoespurple.com.

Porchfest

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

South Prospect Street

Hagerstown

Live music by more than 30 musicians from all different genres. Kids porch and jam porch. Poster painting auction. Beer garden by Hub City Brewery. Various food trucks. Leashed dogs welcome. Free. Musical Instrument Collection collecting used instruments to be donated to local students. Sponsored by MIC and the city of Hagerstown.

Antique Treasure Show

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 1 to 4 p.m.

Beaver Creek School Museum

9702 Beaver Creek Church Road

Hagerstown

In the style of PBS' Antiques Roadshow. Hosted by the Washington County Historical Society. From 1 to 3 p.m., live appraisals ($15 for each item, $10 for members). From 3 to 4 p.m., in depth appraisals (scheduled in advance for $20). $5 for spectators with no items to be appraised. Tour the museum, too. Call 301-797-8782, email info@washcohistory.org or go to https://washcohistory.org.

Museum and Village Scavenger Hunts

Saturday, Sept. 23, and Sunday, Sept. 24 - 1 to 4 p.m.

Washington County Agricultural Education Center

7313 Sharpsburg Pike (Md. 65 South)

Boonsboro

Children are given a list of 40 images of artifacts to search for at three indoor museums and an outdoor rural village. Early Living Museum, Farm Museum and Transportation Museum. Free, donations accepted. Gift shop. Go to www.ruralheritagemuseum.org or call 240-420-1714 to leave a message.

Pollinator Palooza

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Washington County Agricultural Education Center

7303 Sharpsburg Pike

Boonsboro

For all ages. Hosted by Washington County Master Gardeners. Learn why bees and butterflies are important and how to protect them. Learn how to choose plants to attract pollinators, make a bee hotel, build healthy soil, make compost, create a lasagna garden and appreciate heirloom and native plants. Children's activities and more. Free. Call 301-791-1604 or email acormany@umd.edu.

FUNDRAISERS

Chicken Barbecue Sale

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 9:30 a.m. until sold out

Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Company

19307 Longmeadow Road

Hagerstown

Chicken meal with half a chicken, baked beans and coleslaw for $12; half a chicken only for $9; apple dumplings for $5 each. Drive-thru, pick-up only. Call 301-667-3015 or email joreynolds10@aol.com. Proceeds benefit the Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Company.

Spaghetti Dinner

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 4 to 8 p.m. or until sold out

Covenant Life Church International

1515 Dual Hwy.

Hagerstown

Includes meatballs, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink. Dine in or carry out. $15 general, $5 ages 12 and younger. Walk-ins welcome, but advance ticket purchases recommended. Go to https://covenantlifehagerstown.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1903526. Proceeds benefit It's a Blessing to be a Blessing, local community outreach and support.

Elvis Gospel Tribute

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 5 to 8:30 p.m.

St. Mark's Lutheran Church

601 Washington Ave.

Hagerstown

Special guest Kevin Booth. Raffle and silent auction available. Food sold separately. $10 per adult, ages 12 and younger free. Tickets sold at the door or in advance by calling Cindy Woodyard at 240-527-8061. Proceeds benefit East to West Women's Credo.

Outdoor Food and Yard Sale

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Christ Reformed United Church of Christ

22514 Cavetown Church Road

Cavetown

Hamburgers, hot dogs, fresh cut fries, funnel cakes, soda and water. Call 301-988-8971. Proceeds benefit Christ Reformed UCC.

No Bull Ball Racing (street racing)

Saturday, Sept. 23 - gates open 2 p.m., drivers' meeting 4 p.m., races 5 p.m.

Potomac Airpark

1150 Airport Lane

Berkeley Springs, W.Va.

Hosted by the Leechel L. Reynolds Memorial Fund and Jay's People. 50/50 raffle, with LLRMF receiving half of the funds. Food vendors. Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Spectator entry fee is $20 (free, ages 12 and younger). Call 240-397-0154. Proceeds benefit LLRMF and Jay's People.

Fish & Chicken Fry

Saturday, Sept. 23 - doors open 5 p.m., meal 6 p.m.

South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department

11207 Loop Road

Fayetteville, Pa.

Fried catfish and cod, fried chicken breast filets, fresh cut fries, coleslaw, mac and cheese, and hush puppies. All drinks included. $20. Call 717-749-5733. Proceeds benefit South Mountain Joy and South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department.

Sheriff's Prescription Drug Turn In and Community Shred Event

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Robinwood Professional Center (near the Orange Entrance and Silver Parking Lot)

11110 Medical Campus Road

Hagerstown

For residential/personal documents only, with a maximum of 3 boxes per household. No longer accepting sharps as part of prescription drug turn-in program. Donations collected, but not required. Proceeds benefit the Shop with a Sheriff program.

HEAL Colorsplash 5K

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 9 a.m. to noon

Fairgrounds Park

351 N. Cleveland Ave.

Hagerstown

Walk/run through five color stations, two wet stations and a bubble station. Sponsored by the city of Hagerstown. Proceeds benefit the HEAL program of the YMCA of Hagerstown.

Fall Frolic Fundraiser

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 4 to 7 p.m.

The Conococheague Institute

12995 Bain Road

Mercersburg, Pa.

Hog roast meal from Hicksville BBQ, beer from Michaux Brewing Co., live music by Cormorant's Fancy, and raffles, games, ribbon cuttings and auctions. $45 adult ($35 member), $25 child ($20 child of member). Proceeds benefit the institute's educational programs.

MUSIC

Karaoke

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 7 to 10 p.m.

Rough Edges

25 E. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Free admission.

Appalachian Heritage Festival

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 1 to 7 p.m.

Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall

Shepherd University

260 University Drive

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Workshops include Introduction to Unaccompanied Singing, Songs of Struggle and Civil Rights, and Songwriting: A Conversation. Concert performances by Just Us Lillys, Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, Chance McCoy and Tessa Dillon McCoy. Bring lawn chair. Free, donations accepted. Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/pass/appalachian-heritage-festival.

Shepherd University Ram Band

Saturday, Sept. 23 - noon

Ram Stadium

Shepherd University

301 N. King St.

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

50th anniversary show at half time of football game (Shepherd vs. Kutztown University). $25 game ticket required.

The Tans

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 6 to 9 p.m.

Coast Taco Bar

1130 Conrad Court

Hagerstown

Bob and Kim Tantillo perform classic rock and pop hits. Call 240-707-6276.

Bobby D and the Truck Stop Burritos

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 1 to 4 p.m.

Monterey Pass Battlefield Park

14325 Buchanan Trail East

Waynesboro, Pa.

Honky tonk country and rock. Part of the Summer Concert Series. Bring lawn chair. Food and beverages by The Weiners Circle LLC and Antietam Dairy. Free. Go to montereypassbattlefield.org.

OUTDOORS

Recovery Walk — Hope Lives Here

Saturday, Sept. 23 - noon to 3 p.m.

University Park

50 W. Washington St.

Hagerstown

Part of Washington Goes Purple. Celebrating hometown heroes of recovery from drug addiction.

WORKSHOP

Autumnal Equinox Workshop: Harvesting Fall's Energy

Saturday, Sept. 23 - 1 to 4 p.m.

St. Mark's Fellowship Hall

18313 Lappans Road

Boonsboro

For adults. All skill levels. Dance and meditation with Candice Tritch, founder of Dance Alchemy. Call 240-409-5940 or go to www.unityhagerstown.org.

Sunday, Sept. 24

FAMILY

Bowman House Museum Tours

Sunday, Sept. 24 - 2 to 4:30 p.m. (every fourth Sunday of the month through October)

Bowman House Museum and Pottery

323 N. Main St.

Boonsboro

Hearth-cooking demonstrations of 18th and 19th century foods, raised bed vegetable garden, museum tours. Go to https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/bowman-house or email info@boonsborohistoricalsociety.org.

MUSIC

Alejandro Brittes Quartet

Sunday, Sept. 24 - 2 p.m.

Charlotte's Café Garden Stage

495 S. Washington St.

Berkeley Springs, W.Va.

(Rain location is Ice House, 138 Independence St., Berkeley Springs, W.Va.)

Brazilian music. Free. Presented by The Morgan Arts Council. Call 304-258-2300 or go to macicehouse.org.

New Testament Quartet

Sunday, Sept. 24 - 6 p.m.

Robert Kennedy Memorial Presbyterian Church

11799 Mercersburg Road

Mercersburg, Pa.

Free-will offering for the upkeep of the historical church. Dessert bar at 7 p.m.; hymn sing at 7:30 p.m.

Rocky Birely Combo

Sunday, Sept. 24 - 2 to 5 p.m.

Pen Mar Park

14600 Pen Mar-High Rock Road

Cascade

Big band. Part of Jim and Fay Powers Music Series. Call 240-313-2807.

Vox Fortura

Sunday, Sept. 24 - 3 p.m.

Waynesboro Area Senior High, Oyer Auditorium

550 E. Second St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

International male pop-op quartet. Presented by the Waynesboro Community Concert Association. $25 (free for students K-12, K-8th grade must be accompanied by a paying adult). Buy tickets at the door or go to www.waynesboropaconcerts.org.

Bluegrass Hootenanny

Sunday, Sept. 24 - 2 to 4 p.m.

Music Makers

46 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Led by Johnny Calamari and Brad Munn. Bring bluegrass instruments and play. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.

Monday, Sept. 25

WORKSHOP

W.Va. Historic Tax Credit Workshop

Monday, Sept. 25 - 4 p.m.

Berkeley County Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Chambers

Suite 201

400 W. Stephen St.

Martinsburg, W.Va.

Learn about the historic tax credit in West Virginia. Presented by the W.Va. State Historic Preservation Office. Hosted by the Berkeley County Historic Landmarks Commission. Free. Go to wvculture.org, email meredith.c.dreistadt@wv.gov or call 304-558-0220.

Tuesday, Sept. 26

EXHIBIT

Broadway and Beyond: The Barbara Irvine Collection

Tuesday, Sept. 26 - opening reception 6 p.m.

Community Room

Washington County Free Library

100 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

A conversation with Hagerstown native Barbara Irvine, reflecting on her journey in music and theater. Introduces a unique exhibit of performing arts memorabilia now housed in the Western Maryland Room Collection. Facilitated by Rabbi Mark Perman of Congregation B'nai Abraham. Light refreshments available. Registration required. Call 301-739-3250 or email westmdroom@washcolibrary.org.

LECTURE

Creating Structural Change: The Drug Overdose Fatality Review Commission

Tuesday, Sept. 26 - 1:10 to 2 p.m.

Online

Hosted by Shepherd University's Department of Social and Applied Behavioral Sciences. Julia Lawes, executive director of the Delaware Drug Overdose Fatality Review Commission, discusses how the commission is dealing with the state's drug overdose problem. Free. Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/sociology/cj-lecture.

Wednesday, Sept. 27

FAMILY

September Family Campfire

Wednesday, Sept. 27 - 5:45 p.m. or 7 p.m.

Cool Spring Preserve

1469 Lloyd Road

Charles Town, W.Va.

Group campfire, cooking a treat in a Dutch oven and story-telling around the campfire by storyteller Will O'Boyle. Hosted by Potomac Valley Audubon Society staff. $8 per person. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/september-family-campfire/, email info@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.

LECTURE

Wawa Gatheru — Climate Optimism and Inclusivity

Tuesday, Sept. 26 - 7 p.m.

Luhrs Performing Arts Center

Shippensburg University

475 Lancaster Drive

Shippensburg, Pa.

Diversity Week keynote speaker. A climate justice storyteller. Free. No reservations required. Go to www.wawagatheru.org or luhrscenter.com. Call 717-477-7469.

Thursday, Sept. 28

LECTURE

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Palmyra Atoll Dive Trip — A Photographic Journey

Thursday, Sept. 28 - 7 p.m.

National Conservation Training Center

Byrd Auditorium

698 Conservation Way

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Presented by Ryan Hagerty. Part of the National Conservation Training Center Conservation Lecture Series. No tickets or reservations required. Go to http://www.friendsofnctc.org.

MUSIC

Legacy Reunion: Earth, Wind & Fire Alumni

Thursday, Sept. 28 - 7:30 p.m.

The Maryland Theatre

21 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

1970s hit songs that combine jazz, R&B, disco and soul. $31 to $110. Go to mdtheatre.org/amy-grant or call 301-790-2000.

Friday, Sept. 29

CLASS

Fall Sign Painting Workshop

Friday, Sept. 29 - 6 p.m.

St. Mark's Lutheran Church

601 Washington Ave.

Hagerstown

Presented by Muddy Paws Design. Hosted by St. Mark's. All materials and instruction provided. $40-$45, depending on project selected. RSVP. Go to https://muddypawsdesignco.com/collections/fall-sign-workshop-designs. Call Patrick at 301-800-3463.

FAITH

Labyrinth

Friday, Sept. 29 - 6:30 p.m.

Moriah Evangelical Lutheran Church

15116 Foxville Church Road

Sabillasville, Md.

A walking maze observing St. Michael and all angels. Free admission. Call 240-405-2173 or go to https://ww.facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD.

FAMILY

Thunder in the Square

Friday, Sept. 29 - 5 to 9 p.m.

Public Square

Intersection of Washington and Potomac streets

Downtown Hagerstown

Classic car show hosted by the Alsatia Club. Contests. Awards. Live music at University Plaza (50 W. Washington St.). Food trucks. Sponsored by the city of Hagerstown.

MUSIC

Kin Selection

Friday, Sept. 29 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Music Makers

46 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Country. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.

Saturday, Sept. 30

BOOKS

Book Signing with Author Jim Lobley

Saturday, Sept. 30 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Washington County Arts Council

34 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Author of Loving Life: A Trekkers Journal and Feel the Rain: Hiking into Retirement. Call 301-791-3132. Go to www.washingtoncountyarts.com.

CLASS

Soil Health on the Farm

Saturday, Sept. 30 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tabler Farm

482 Billmyer Mill Road

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Complexities of soil and the many practices farmers and gardeners use to improve the health of their soil, sustain it and regenerate it. Led by Brooke Comer, visiting assistant professor of environmental science, and Madison Hale, Tabler Farm coordinator. Offered by Shepherd University's Agricultural Innovation Center. $20 per person, $5 for students and free for veterans. Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/suaic-2023-workshop-series.

FAMILY

Fall Car Show

Saturday, Sept. 30 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; rain date is Sunday, Oct. 1

Rohrersville Ruritan Park

20122 Rohrersville School Road

Rohrersville

All makes and models of vehicles. Trophies awarded for vintage (prior to 1995), contemporary (1995 to current), trucks and SUVs, and motorcycles. Door prizes, raffles, food and fun. Call 301-302-6253.

America's Main Streets and Stories of Chambersburg

Saturday, Sept. 30 - rides begin 8:15 a.m., last ride boards 11:30 a.m.

F&M Trust (ride starts)

20 S. Main St.

Chambersburg, Pa.

Thirty-minute guided horse and wagon rides that highlight local points of interest as well as some interesting local stories. Participants receive a set of postcards to remember the tour. $10 ages 18 and older, $5 ages 5 to 17, free ages 4 and younger. Hosted by Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Bureau and Benchfield Farms. Go to explorefranklincountypa.com or call 717-552-2977.

Voltage Wrestling

Saturday, Sept. 30 - 5 to 9 p.m.

University Plaza

50 W. Washington St.

Hagerstown

Live wrestling. Some seating available or bring lawn chair. Free admission. Sponsored by the city of Hagerstown.

Museum and Village Scavenger Hunts

Saturday, Sept. 30 - 1 to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 1 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Washington County Agricultural Education Center

7313 Sharpsburg Pike (Md. 65 South)

Boonsboro

Children are given a list of 40 images of artifacts to search for at three indoor museums and an outdoor rural village. Early Living Museum, Farm Museum and Transportation Museum. Free, donations accepted. Gift shop. Go to www.ruralheritagemuseum.org or call 240-420-1714 to leave a message.

Free Fall Fun Fest

Saturday, Sept. 30 - 5 p.m.

State Line United

287 East Ave.

State Line, Pa.

Interact with small farm animals and reptiles (5 to 6 p.m.). Free burgers, hot dogs, nachos, desserts and more. Play yard games, make kids' take-home craft. Outdoor showing of Zootopia (6:30 p.m.).

Hancock Medieval Days

Saturday, Sept. 30, and Sunday, Oct. 1 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Joseph Hancock Primitive Camping Park

167 W. Main St.

Hancock

Portrayals of periods ranging from 900 to 1500 C.E. by La Belle Compagnie (LBC), an award-winning living history group, plus re-enactors of other eras. Hosted by the town of Hancock. Organized by Main Street Hancock.

FUNDRAISERS

Chinchorreo Latin/Hispanic Food Crawl

Saturday, Sept. 30 - 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Courthouse Plaza (check-in)

993 Wayne Ave.

Chambersburg, Pa.

Hosted by Downtown Chambersburg Inc. Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. Proceeds support participating restaurants and contribute to Downtown Chambersburg's ongoing work in revitalizing the downtown area. Go to downtownchambersburgpa.com.

Martinsburg High School Bulldog Band 44th Annual Band Spectacular

Saturday, Sept. 30 - gates open 3 p.m., competition 5 p.m.

Cobourn Field at David M. Walker Stadium

Martinsburg High School

150 Bulldog Blvd.

Martinsburg, W.Va.

Ten area high school bands from West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania to participate. Shepherd University's Ram Band will perform. Concession stand open (cash only). T-shirts and other items available for purchase. Raffles and vote for favorite band. No coolers. Admission is $10 adults, $5 students and ages 65 and older, free ages 5 and younger. Sponsored by Martinsburg Bulldog Band Boosters. Go to www.mhsbulldogband.com/band-spectacular, or email cerogers@k12.wv.us or mhsbb@outlook.com.

Runnin' with the Dogs Bulldog Band 5K Race

Saturday, Sept. 30 - 9 a.m.

Cobourn Field at David M. Walker Stadium

Martinsburg High School

150 Bulldog Blvd.

Martinsburg, W.Va.

Open to adults and children. Race begins at high school crosses Queen Street to Frog Hollow Trail and ends back at high school. All participants who raise $100 race free. Registration fee is $40, includes t-shirt while supply lasts. Sponsored by Martinsburg Bulldog Band Boosters. Go to https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Martinsburg/BulldogBand5K.

Third Annual We Do Recover Softball Tournament

Saturday, Sept. 30, and Sunday, Oct. 1 - 9 a.m.

Fairgrounds Park

351 N. Cleveland Ave.

Hagerstown

Watch Washington County Recovery Softball tournament slow-pitch games with players from the recovery communities and first responders — local and surrounding areas. Hosted by Washington Goes Purple — Prevent Addiction, Eliminate Stigma and R&R Recovery. Donations go to first responders of Washington County. Concession stand open. No grills. No dogs. No smoking. Call Rob D at 240-527-3791 or email rdavidsonrrrecovery@gmail.com.

Beef & Oyster Feed

Saturday, Sept. 30 - doors open at noon, buffet at 1 p.m.

South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department

11207 Loop Road

Fayetteville, Pa.

Oysters (raw, steamed, fried and stewed), roast beef, filling, corn, mashed potatoes, fresh-cut fries, gravy and coleslaw. All drinks included. $45. Call 717-749-5733. Proceeds benefit South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department.

LECTURE

One More War to Fight

Saturday, Sept. 30 - 11:30 a.m.

Newcomer House

18422 Shepherdstown Pike

Keedysville

Psychiatrist and author Dr. Stephen Goldman presents his newest book, One More War to Fight: Union Veterans' Battle for Equality Through Reconstruction, Jim Crow and the Lost Cause. Goldman will sign copies of the book brought by those attending. Part of Porch Programs. Email rachel@heartofthecivilwar.org.

MUSIC

Shepherd University Ram Band

Saturday, Sept. 30 - noon

Ram Stadium

Shepherd University

301 N. King St.

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

50th anniversary show at half time of football game (Shepherd vs. Shippensburg University; Hall of Fame Day). Game ticket required: $15 to $30 general, $5 to $10 students (kindergarten through college).

The Tans

Saturday, Sept. 30 - 7 to 10 p.m.

B Street 104 Restaurant

104 E. Baltimore St.

Greencastle, Pa.

Bob and Kim Tantillo perform classic rock and pop hits. Call 717-643-1621.

Sunday, Oct. 1

EXHIBIT

Art in the Hallway

Continues through Tuesday, Oct. 31

Hallway between Meritus' main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center

Meritus Medical Center

11116 Medical Campus Road

Hagerstown

A collaboration of the Valley Art Association and Meritus Medical Center. Works by artist Carol Miller will be on display. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the hospital auxiliary. For gift shop hours, call 301-790-8181.

FUNDRAISERS

Taste of the Town

Sunday, Oct. 1 - 5 p.m.

The Maryland Theatre

21 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Showcasing culinary talents of local chefs. Food provided by local restaurants and caterers. Presented by REACH of Washington County. $55. General admission ticket. Raffles and games available. Proceeds benefit REACH programs. Call 301-790-2000.

Apple Fest & Apple Dumpling Fundraiser

Sunday, Oct. 1 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Washington County Rural Heritage Museum

Washington County Ag Center

7313 Sharpsburg Pike

Boonsboro

Create your own apple crisp to bake at home. Apple cider making and museum harvest displays. Hay wagon rides. Hicksville BBQ/bake sale. Living history in the 1800s Rural Maryland Village. Kids can mine for gems, fossils and pan for gold with Tim's Gems Mobile Gold and Gem Mine. Apple dumplings for $5. Email info.ruralheritagemuseum@gmail.com or call 240-420-1714.

Musical Hits Through the Decades

Sunday, Oct. 1 - doors open 1:15 p.m., show 2 p.m.

Hancock Community Center

126 W. High St.

Hancock

For all ages. Lip sync presentation featuring the Hancock Lioness Lions Club and friends. Admission by donation. Proceeds benefit vision, hearing and diabetes research; hunger; pediatric cancer; and the environment. Sponsored by Hancock Lioness Lions Club.

Paws and Pistons

Sunday, Oct. 1 - 1 to 5 p.m.

12117 Insurance Way

Hagerstown

All makes and models of vehicles. Food and music. Pets welcome. Best of Trophy for truck, bike, classic, domestic, JDM, euro and Best of Show. All proceeds go to the Humane Society of Washington County. Hosted by TLCT Motorworks.

MUSIC

Spectrum

Sunday, Oct. 1 - 2 to 5 p.m.

Pen Mar Park

14600 Pen Mar-High Rock Road

Cascade

1930s to current hits. Pop, dance, country, Latin, Soul, R&B and Blues. Part of Jim and Fay Powers Music Series. Call 240-313-2807.

ONGOING

EXHIBITS

Plein Air Art Exhibition

Through Saturday, Sept. 23 - (Hager House) Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and (Washington County Museum of Fine Arts) Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.

Hager House and Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

City Park

501 Virginia Ave.

Hagerstown

Paintings, watercolors, a wood-block carving and prints made by local artists of all ages. Go to www.hagerhouse.org or call 301-739-8577 ext. 170.

Art in the Hallway

Continues through Saturday, Sept. 30

Hallway between Meritus' main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center

Meritus Medical Center

11116 Medical Campus Road

Hagerstown

A collaboration of the Valley Art Association and Meritus Medical Center. Works by artists Gwen and Larry Bergey will be on display. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the hospital auxiliary. For gift shop hours, call 301-790-8181.

A Journey through Addiction and Recovery

Continues through Tuesday, Oct. 3 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; online Sept. 9 at www.washingtoncountyarts.com

Washington County Arts Council Gallery

34 S. Potomac St.

Suite 100

Hagerstown

Use the A&E Parking Deck, 25 Renaissance Way. Main entrance off third level on Potomac Street. Presented by the arts council and Washington Goes Purple. Awards sponsored by the Nora Roberts Foundation. Call 301-791-3132 or email gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com.

11th Annual Eastern West Virginia Juried Art Exhibit

Through Saturday, Oct. 7 - Wednesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Berkeley Art Works

116 N. Queen St.

Martinsburg, W.Va.

Artwork by artists of the Eastern Panhandle. Email berkeleyartswv@gmail.com.

The Foundry Exhibition at Wilson College

Through Sunday, Oct. 15 - from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays

Lortz Hall Bogigian Gallery

Wilson College

1015 Philadelphia Ave.

Chambersburg, Pa.

Artwork by members of The Foundry, including paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture and more. Free. Contact Philip Lindsey at 717-264-2783 or philip.lindsey@wilson.edu.

Treasures of State: Maryland's Art Collection

Through Sunday, Oct. 22 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

401 Museum Drive (City Park)

Hagerstown

Co-organized with the Maryland State Archives. Featuring more than 90 American and European paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and decorative arts from 1750 to the present. Go to www.wcmfa.org. Call 301-739-5727.

This Majestical Roof: Impressions of Sky

Through Saturday, Oct. 28 - 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays

Gallery 50

50 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Paintings and photographs by Margery Benson, Joan Lee, Leslie McEntire, Laurie McKelvie, Rebecca Myers, Jaclyn Rice, Sandy Schuster and Amelie Lavenant Wink. Email contact@artsalliancegw.org.

Project Linus of the Eastern Panhandle

Through Tuesday, Oct. 31 - Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

South Jefferson Public Library

49 Church St.

Summit Point, W.Va.

Part of the Art in the Library Series highlighting talents of local artists. Call 304-725-6227 or go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com.

Jennie Avila Sky Cats & Fancy Plants

Continues through October - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

1 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Part of Art at the Chamber. Presented by the Washington County Arts Council. Call 301-739-2015.

Claire McCardell Special Installation

Through Saturday, Nov. 11 - Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)

Hagerstown

Designer Claire McCardell redefined American women's fashion during the 1930s to the 1950s. The installation will include McCardell fashions from the museum's collection. Call 301-739-5727. Go to www.wcmfa.org.

Boonsborough Museum of History

Every Sunday - 1 to 4 p.m.

Boonsborough Museum of History

113 N. Main St.

Boonsboro

Eclectic collections of Douglas G. Bast. Parking on site. Admission by donation. Go to https://boonsboroughmoh.org or call 240-816-0488.

FAMILY

Market at the Park

Saturdays through Sept. 30 - 8:30 a.m. to noon

Main Street Park

25 E. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Open-air market. Fresh produce, dairy and baked goods, as well as handmade items. Hot foods and cold drinks. Go to MainstreetWaynesboro.org or call 717-762-0397.

North Square Farmers Market

Every Saturday through Nov. 18 - 8 a.m. to noon

Chambers Fort Park (parking lot)

30 Spring St.

Chambersburg, Pa.

Rain or shine. Free kids' activities, live music. A project of the Downtown Business Council of Chambersburg, Pa. Inc. Email NorthSquareInfo@gmail.com or call 717-251-2446.

HEALTH

Unity of Hagerstown's Yoga

Tuesdays - 6 p.m.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church

18313 Lappans Road

Boonsboro

Led by Sandy Morrel. Exploration of breathing exercises, standard poses and meditation. Bring mat and water. $15 drop-in or $50 for five classes. Go to www.unityhagerstown.org, email unityhagerstown@live.com or call 240-409-5940.

Poolside Yoga

Through Friday, Nov. 17 - Thursdays 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., and Fridays 7 to 8 a.m.

Chambersburg Recreation Center

Room B-1

235 S. Third St.

Chambersburg, Pa.

For ages 15 and older, all skill levels. Stretch and release tensions. Led by Wendy Machemer. Gain muscle strength, improve balance and increase flexibility. Bring mat, towel,\ and water or coffee. $95 for 10 classes ($85 for borough residents), $49 for five classes ($45 for borough residents) or $10 per class ($9 for borough residents). Call 717-261-3275.

MUSIC

Open Mic Night

Every Wednesday - 7 to 9 p.m.

633 Brewing

Suite 106

118 Walnut Street

Waynesboro, Pa.

Call 717-387-5818. Go to 633brewing.com.

ONSTAGE

Misery

Through Sunday, Oct. 22 - Fridays and Saturdays at 6 p.m., and select Sundays at 1 p.m.

Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater

44 N. Potomac St. (rear)

Hagerstown

Directed by Rennes Carbaugh, Stephen King's Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his Number One fan, Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. Contains adult language, themes and violence. Show preceded by dinner. $63 adults, $57 active military and first responders. For tickets, go to www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or call 301-739-7469.

SOCIAL

Trivia Night

Every Wednesday - 7 to 9 p.m.

Rough Edges

91 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

Prizes. Free admission. Go to http://roughedgesbrewing.com. Call 717-655-7042.

Downtown Happy Hour

Every Thursday - 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Potomac Walk

38 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Grab a drink and socialize with others downtown. Cocktails, mocktails, beer and wine. 50/50 drawing each week with half the winnings going to a nonprofit.

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: What's NXT for Thursday, Sept. 21