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Summer’s last City Farmers Market, Footloose and …Augustoberfest! It’s NXT Best!

Are you ready for some hot summer entertainment? Whether your idea of fun involves theater, music, festivals, outdoor activities or learning something new, we’ve got your entertainment guide right here in NXT Best!

Annual Native Tree and Shrub Sale

Orders accepted through Wednesday, Aug. 28

Franklin County Extension

181 Franklin Farm Lane

Chambersburg, Pa.

Eighteen varieties of native trees and shrubs; $20- $40. All items must be ordered in advance. Go to https://extension.psu.edu/mws-tree-sale or call 717-263-9226. Pick up orders Friday, Oct. 4, between 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin County Extension in Chambersburg. Sale supports Master Watershed Steward activities.

Behind-the-Scenes Archaeology

Monday, Aug. 12 – 2 p.m.

Visitor Center

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

171 Shoreline Drive

Harpers Ferry, W.Va. 

Archaeology and the U.S. Armory Grounds, history of Harpers Ferry. Part of a series of presentations from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park’s cultural resource specialist and archaeologist, Darlene Hassler. Call 304-535-6029 or go to https://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm

Back to School Bash

Monday, Aug. 12 – 3 to 7 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

100 Charles St.

Hagerstown

Parents must be present. Free bookbags filled with school supplies (first come, first served), haircuts, music by DJ Nore, food trucks and more. Go to www.habitat-wc.org, email melaniewatts@habitat-wc.org or call 301-791-9009.

The hills were black with spectators: Civilians on the Antietam Battlefield

Monday, Aug. 12 – 7 p.m.

McKinley Hall

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

209 W. Main St.

Sharpsburg

Presented by local historian Jim Broomall. Part of Civil War Lecture Series. Sponsored by the Jacob Rohrbach Inn. Drawing for an autographed book or a Civil War print with purchase of $5 ticket. Parking area off alley, and on Main and Hall streets. Lecture is free. Go to tinyurl.com/3ecxvurk or call 301-432-5079.

Hadley

Wednesday, Aug. 14 – 6 to 8 p.m.

University Plaza

50 W. Washington St.

Hagerstown

Country, soul and blues. Part of MDWK Music & Market. Food and beverages (including alcoholic beverages) available for purchase. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown. Free admission.

Bryan Wiles and Friends

Wednesday, Aug. 14 – 7 p.m.

City Park Bandshell

501 Virginia Ave.

Hagerstown

Weather permitting. Contemporary Christian and instrumentals. Part of Encounter Music Series. Hosted by Valor Ministries. Free. Go to www.valorexcel.com.

Community Fair

Thursday, Aug. 15 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

C.W. Brooks Building lawn

45 W. Baltimore St.

Hagerstown

Learn about Choice Neighborhoods. Contact Rachel Paul at 301-797-6370 or rpaul@hagerstownmd.org.

‘Gardners, Bring Your Best’ Lunch & Learn

Thursday, Aug. 15 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center

15 S. Main St.

Chambersburg, Pa.

For all gardeners and planters. Attendees should bring pictures or actual veggies, tomatoes and/or flowers. Tasting of local peach varieties, a preview of planting for the fall season and door prizes. Lunch provided. Free. Go to https://tinyurl.com/3nt5y2t6 or call 717-552-2977.

City Farmers Market

Thursday, Aug. 15 – 3 to 7 p.m.

Hatter’s Plaza

19 Rochester Place (along the Cultural Trail next to The Updegraff, 51 W. Washington St.)

Hagerstown

Fresh produce and baked goods. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown.

Cushwa Basin Launch Boat Tour

Through Saturday, Sept. 28 – every Friday and Saturday 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Cushwa Basin Visitor Center

205 W. Potomac St.

Williamsport

Boat cruise and guided tour. An interpretive history of the canal. Approximately 40 minutes. Free. Tickets available on first-come, first served basis, one hour before the trip. Stop by the Williamsport Visitor Center on day of cruise. Tickets cannot be reserved in advance. Call 301-739-4200.

Pizza Night

Friday, Aug. 16 – 4 to 7 p.m.

Potomac Valley Fire Company

2202 Dargan School Road

Sharpsburg

Eat in or carry out; $12 for 16-inch pizza. To order in advance after 1:30 p.m., call 301-432-2130. Proceeds benefit the fire company.

Garden Night at the Museum

Friday, Aug. 16 – 5 to 8 p.m.

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

401 Museum Drive (in City Park)

Hagerstown

In the Kaylor Rose Garden. Jazz by the VBT Trio. Bring a picnic meal and blanket or chair. Wine sold by Stone House Urban Winery. Free. Go to https://wcmfa.org/ or call 301-739-5727.

Where the Wild Things Are: Flora and Fauna in Art

Friday, Aug. 16 – opening reception 5:30 to 8 p.m., exhibit continues through Saturday, Oct. 26 – 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.

Live music by Samz@7 featuring Tresa Day during reception. Artwork by area artists, including Denny Bingaman, Sharon Coons, Andrea Finch, Melissa Hook, Katrina Hoopes, Robyn Jacobs, Patricia McCleary, Rhonda Smith, Anne St. John, Scott Strong and Carol Wilks. Email contact@artsalliancegw.org.

Samz@7 featuring Tresa Day

Friday, Aug. 16 – 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Music Makers

46 W. Main St.

Waynesboro, Pa.

’40s jazz, rhythm & blues, folk, classic country. Free admission. Donations appreciated. For more information, email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.

Footloose!

Friday, Aug. 16 – activities at 7 p.m., movie begins at dusk

City Park

501 Virginia Ave.

Hagerstown

Outdoor movie and pre-movie festivities. Rated PG. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown.

You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown

Fridays, Aug. 16 and 23, Saturdays, Aug. 17 and 24 – 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 18 – 1 p.m.

ACT Black Box Studio

43 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Musical based on Charles Schulz’ comic strip. $20 general admission, $35 dinner at Pretzel Pizza Creations and show or dinner at The Dog House and show. Go to https://tinyurl.com/msxyb8b3 or call 301-491-7228.

Augustoberfest Volksmarch

Saturday, Aug. 17 – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

University Plaza

50 W. Washington St.

Hagerstown

Start anytime between 8 a.m. and noon; finish walk by 2 p.m. Free tickets for Augustoberfest; limited number, first come, first served.

Chicken BBQ and Fried Country Ham Sandwich Sale

Saturday, Aug. 17 – 9 a.m. until sold out

Boonsboro Ambulance and Rescue Company

7619 Old National Pike

Boonsboro

Chicken dinner includes 1/2 chicken, baked beans and applesauce, $11; 1/2 chicken, $9; fried country ham sandwich, $6. To order in advance, call Robyn at 301-667-2301 before 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16.

The Howlers

Saturday, Aug. 17 – 10 a.m. to noon

Brooke’s House Coffee & Chocolate Shop

1083 Maryland Ave.

Hagerstown

Classic rock, country and blues. Call 240-203-8183. Go to brookeshousecoffeeandchocolate.com/.

Arrowheads and Archery

Saturday, Aug. 17 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Conococheague Institute Visitor Center

12995 Bain Road

Mercersburg, Pa.

Part of Saturdays’ historic programs. Historic homestead and gardens. Learn about the 18th century through hands-on programming, crafts and exhibits. Free. Go to www.cimlg.org, email info@cimlg.org or call 717-328-2800.

Frederick Douglass in Chambersburg: More Than A Speech

Saturday, Aug. 17 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center

15 S. Main St.

Chambersburg, Pa.

Presentation, lunch and bus tour. Nathan Richardson will portray Frederick Douglass and Doug Dobbs will portray John Brown. $25 includes discussion, lunch and motorcoach tour; $10 for discussion only. Purchase tickets in person at the visitors’ center or go to https://tinyurl.com/3zp57s7c. Call 866-646-8060 or 717-552-2977.

Augustoberfest

Saturday, Aug. 17 – 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 18 – 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; for full schedule go to https://augustoberfest.org/

Washington County Agricultural Education Center

7313 Sharpsburg Pike

Boonsboro

German festival. Entertainment including live music and dancing, food, children’s activities, vendors. $10 general admission online or at the gate, free ages 12 and younger.

Rural Heritage Museum Self-Guided Tour

Saturday, Aug. 17, and Sunday, Aug. 18 – 1 to 4 p.m.

Washington County Rural Heritage Museum

7313 Sharpsburg Pike

Boonsboro

Learn about Washington County’s past. Walk through an 1800s rural Maryland village. Indoor scavenger hunt for kids. Wear comfortable walking shoes. $5 ages 13 and older, $4 ages 4 to 12, free ages 3 and younger. Go to https://www.ruralheritagemuseum.org.

Mean Girls Jr.

Saturday, Aug. 17 – 2 p.m.

The Maryland Theatre

21 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

$20. Go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/act#girls or call 301-790-2000.

In The Key of “C”

Sunday, Aug. 18 – 2 to 5 p.m.

Pen Mar Park

14600 Pen Mar-High Rock Road

Cascade

Music and dancing. Part of Jim and Fay Powers Music Series at Pen Mar Park. Call 240-313-2700 or go to www.washco-md.net.

Hagerstown Municipal Band

Sunday, Aug. 18 – 7 p.m.

South Hagerstown High School

1101 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Free.

Davy Knowles and his band: Electrifying Blues!

Sunday, Aug. 18 – 8 to 10 p.m.

Hub City Vinyl

28 E. Baltimore St.

Hagerstown

Blues/rock. $23.18. Go to https://liveathubcityvinyl.com/all-events/ or call 301-800-9390.

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