Thu., July 23 | 7:00 pm

New Light Metropolitan Community Church (MCC)

Location: Zion United Church of Christ

201 N. Potomac Street, Hagerstown

Book presentation: Trans Kids surviving hate in today's America. Author Nico Lang presents his book, "American Teenage: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era."  Light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, feel free to email Rev. Kelly Crenshaw with your questions at RevKellyNLMCC@gmail.com. Or, she can be reached by phone at 301-991-7313.

Thur., July 2 | 8:45 am

District Court

101 West Lombard Street

Corner of W. Lombard and S. Hanover Streets, Baltimore, MD

Join CASA's rally against ICE’s proposed detention facility in Elkridge and stand with immigrant communities across Maryland. ICE is seeking to expand its Baltimore Field Office into a massive center of operations in Elkridge, right in the heart of Howard County’s vibrant immigrant community. Rally and pack the Garmatz US Courthouse at a critical federal hearing that will help determine whether this cruel and unlawful facility can move forward. 8:45 am: Gather & refreshments; 9:00 am: Rally; 9:40 am: Faith leaders and resistance singers lead a procession to pack the courthouse. Clergy and lay leaders are strongly encouraged to wear their faith signifiers and to bring signs that amplify faithful solidarity as the interfaith community shows up for justice for all! Questions: email mishyb@proton.me

Every Tue., June 23-Aug. 11 | 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Family Affairs The Centre

140 W. Franklin Street, Suite 100, Hagerstown

Family Affairs is offering a FREE weekly creative writing program where youth explore storytelling, poetry, journaling, and spoken word while building confidence and becoming published authors. There are still openings for the program, so sign ups are still welcome and encouraged asap. See flyer for more info. Please note the cooking class is FULL. 

Thu., July 2 | 4-9 pm

Public Square, Hagerstown

In honor of our nation's 250th birthday, downtown Hagerstown will celebrate the diversity of our community in the heart of our city. This event will include local heritage and cultural vendors/organizations, activities for the whole family, live music and a time capsule unveiling from the nation’s bicentennial! Time capsule includes items from Washington County Council of Churches (dba HARC), Congregation B'Nai Abraham, and many other organizations and individuals.

Fri., July 3 | 9:30 pm

Fairgrounds Park Hagerstown and

Shafer park Boonsboro

Enjoy FREE fireworks illuminating over the sky at Fairgrounds Park or Shafer Park.

Sun., July 5 | 7:00 pm

North Hagerstown High School

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown

Enjoy FREE live music from the Hagerstown Municipal Band at North Hagerstown High School for a special Celebrate America 250 performance featuring Hagerstown Choral Arts.