Residents are asked to bring nonperishable food items. All donated food will go to Food Resources and The Salvation Army of Washington County.
For more information, call 301-797-4385.
Potomac Towers holds knitting, crochet classes
Knitting and crochet classes are available to the community every Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Potomac Towers on Baltimore Street in Hagerstown.
The classes are open to all, regardless of age.
A new quilting class has started at Potomac Towers, as well. This class will be working on making robes for local nursing homes. If you are interested in attending this class or would be interested in donating materials for the class, call the Potomac Towers Nutrition office at 301-998-5168.
These programs are offered through Potomac Towers by the Washington County Commission on Aging.
A benefit concert is scheduled for Antietam Bible College, Biblical Seminary and Graduate School in the First Baptist Church sanctuary on the corner of High Street and Washington Avenue in Hagerstown on Friday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature traditional hymns. For more information, call 301-797-0988.
The local chapter of the American Red Cross is in need of the community's assistance. As of this month, there is a critical shortage of Type O Negative Blood.
The following blood drives will be held:
Jan. 16 - Hancock Assembly of God, 1 to 7 p.m.
Jan. 19 - Boonsboro American Legion, 1 to 7 p.m.; Hagerstown Elks Lodge, 1 to 7 p.m.; Hagerstown Donor Center, Conrad Court, noon to 6 p.m.
Jan. 21 - Hagerstown Donor Center, Conrad Court, noon to 6 p.m.
Jan. 26 - Smithsburg Fire Hall, 1 to 7 p.m.; Hagerstown Donor Center, Conrad Court, noon to 6 p.m.
Jan. 28 - Hagerstown Donor Center, Conrad Court, noon to 6 p.m.
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