School supplies given away at annual block party

Families gather behind Washington Square United Methodist Church in Hagerstown for the annual back-to-school block party. (Submitted photo / August 14, 2012)

Linda Murray Around West Hagerstown

August 15, 2012

More than 300 children received backpacks filled with school supplies Aug. 11 at the annual back-to-school block party that took place in the parking lot behind Washington Square United Methodist Church, 538 Washington Ave. in Hagerstown.

Participants were also treated to games, food, music and demonstrations from the police department. Blood pressure screenings were also available.

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The activities were made possible by the support of the following; AC&T Inc., Asbury UMC, Alzheimer’s Support Group, Community Action Council, First Baptist Church, Grace UMC, Girls Inc. of Washington County, Hagerstown Police Department, Kool Smiles, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, St. Matthew’s UMC, The Salvation Army, Uno Chicago Grill, Washington Square UMC, Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Western Enterprise Fire Co.

Salem Avenue plans back-to-school night

Salem Avenue Elementary will hold its meet the teacher night Thursday, Aug. 23. The time for students in kindergarten through second grade will be 5 to 5:30 p.m. Families are then asked to join the staff in the back parking area for a hot dog barbecue from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cafeteria will be used if the weather is bad. Students in third through fifth grade will visit their classrooms from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

The Salem staff is excited about the coming school year and hopes to see everyone there.

Heritage soccer players raise funds for uniforms

Heritage Academy soccer players Joshua Taggart, Collin Poyle, Tristan Prejean and Zach Muller recently modeled their uniforms, circa 1990s.

To raise funds for new uniforms, the team hosted a car wash Aug. 3 at Sears Automotive, 17316 Valley Mall Road. The team will also host a spirit night fundraiser at Chick-fil-A on Thursday, Aug. 23. For more information, call the school at 301-582-2600.

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