August 5, 2026

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50 Ways to Engage Local Schools

By Lewis Center

Many congregations find that reaching out to their local schools is an important way to serve children and their families and strengthen ties with the broader community. Here are 50 Ways you can engage your local school effectively.

Service Year Positions

Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation is partnering with Meritus Health to offer paid, full-time Service Year positions open for young adults ages 18–24 with a high school diploma or equivalent. They can gain a full-time job opportunity, professional coaching, consistent pay of at least $15 an hour, as well as a $6,000 completion grant award. These roles span both clinical and non-clinical positions. See flyer for more information and share with your networks. Website.

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Refrigerator Needed

Dominion Ministries is in need of a refrigerator. It can be a used one. On occasions they have dinners at the church and feed the hungry. They will come and pick it up. Call 227-239-3214 or email shirleymaynard@myactv.net.

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HARC & Member Events

Interfaith Progressive Dinner

Sat., Sept. 26 | 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Various Locations

To honor the International Day of Peace, an Interfaith Progressive Dinner will be held at several different local houses of worship with multiple faith traditions participating. Different portions of a meal will be served at each location as we progressively move as one group from place to place. Reservations: $25 per person general admission, $10 for students (including college). Event is limited to a maximum of 100 people. Ticket deadline is September 18, 2026.

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Free Family Fun Day and Back-to-School Supplies

Sat., Aug. 15 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

1253 Mt. Aetna Road, Hagerstown

You are invited to join us for a free & fun Family Event. Back-to-school supplies, including backpacks, new shoes. Bouncy Castles, Petting Zoo, Firefighter Demonstration, Soccer Clinic, Dunking Tank, Arts and Crafts, and other fun activities. Facebook.

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Presentation - A History of Zion

Wed., Aug. 19 | 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Zion Reformed United Church of Christ Chapel

201 N. Potomac Street, Hagerstown

Kent Shaffer will present "A History of Zion". Kent grew up in ZION and has a vast knowledge of the history of the church. As most know, Jonathan Hager died while building this church. The church also played a role in the Civil War. Come and learn more about this Hagerstown landmark. Parking is available behind the church parsonage. This program is free and open to the public.

Save the date - An Evening of Games Fundraiser

Fri., Sept. 25 | 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Cortland Mansion

19411 Cortland Drive, Hagerstown

An Evening of Games, Giving & Community Impact. Benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Washington County. Casino Games. Wine & Whiskey Pull. 50/50 Raffle. Wheel of Luck. Prizes & Auctions. Early Bird Special Tickets $50 before Aug. 15. After $60. Tables $600. Sponsorships Available. Scan QR code on flyer to tickets and sponsorship opportunities.

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Save the date - Reach's Annual Tasting Event

Sun., Sept. 27 | 5:00 pm

Live at Hub City Vinyl

28 E. Baltimore Street, Hagerstown

Taste of the Town benefits Reach of Washington County. Have a question about the event or what they do at Reach? Call 301-733-2371 (ext 114) or email REACH . Informational Website.

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Community Events

Save the date - Perspective Taking for Positive Conflict

Wed., Sept. 23 | 8:30 - 11:45 am

MSOM | Fletcher Conference Center

11116 Medical Campus Road, Hagerstown

Gain practical tools for navigating conflict with greater understanding. This course is designed to highlight how our personal perceptions, values, and bias influence our interactions with others. The discussion will focus on how conflict arises in both the therapeutic (client) and work (peer) settings, and how to navigate the conflict to help the relationship strengthen instead of becoming a destructive force. Sign-in & Breakfast Opens 8:00 am. Cost: $85. Includes 3 CE-Hours. Questions? Nettie Blowers, Community Health Education Specialist, nettie.blowers@brooklane.org, 301-733-0331 x3828.

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