Eighth-grade transition night is tonight at WHS
Williamsport High School will host eighth-grade transition night tonight starting at 6:30 in the high school auditorium.
All eighth-grade students planning to attend Williamsport High School in the fall and their parents are invited to attend.
Topics and guest speakers will address the WHS scheduling process, wellness center, Technical High School, academies, student service learning hours, PSAT, SAT and ACT tests, STEM and PLTW programs, Internet safety and rules, and AVID Program.
Students will have an opportunity to meet some of the administration, counselors, faculty and coaches and sign up for organizations and sports teams.
Wear Red Day set for Friday
Friday is National Wear Red Day for the American Heart Association - Our Hearts, Our Choice!
For more information, go to www.goredforwomen.org.
Clothes of Hope schedule for February
Williamsport United Methodist Church, 25 E. Church St., has announced the Clothes of Hope schedule for February.
The ministry, which provides gently used and some new clothing, will be open Thursday and Feb. 18, 9 a.m. to noon; Monday and Feb. 22, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 11, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., open to collect children's clothing only; and Saturdays, Feb. 13 and 27, 9 to 11 a.m.
Everyone is welcome. There is no charge for clothes, but monetary donations are accepted.
If Washington County schools are closed due to inclement weather, Clothes of Hope will be closed.
Angel Food ordering set for this month
Angel Food orders will be taken Thursday, Feb. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 13, from noon to 2 p.m. at Rehoboth United Methodist Church, 30 E. Salisbury St., in the Fellowship Hall.
The ministry provides grocery help with a food co-op purchasing program. Choose from a variety of food boxes. Selections change each month. The program is open to everyone and there are no income restrictions, applications, qualifications or minimums.
Payment is made at the time of ordering by cash, money order or food stamps. You can order and pay online with debit or credit card.
Go to www.rehobothumc.org and follow the Angel Food links or call 301-582-3454 for more information. There is a $2 fee added for paying online.
Comedy show planned
A comedy show with dinner and dance will be Saturday, Feb. 13, at Williamsport Volunteer Fire & EMS, 2 Brandy Drive.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner is at 6:30. Then enjoy the show, followed by a dance with DJ.
Tickets cost $45 per couple in advance, $50 if purchased at the door. A cash bar will be available. Due to adult content, you must be 21 years of age to attend.
For tickets, call 301-582-1119. Proceeds benefit Williamsport Volunteer Fire & EMS.
Having a problem with higher electric bills?
If you are having trouble paying your electric bills, contact Town Hall at 301-223-7711. Officials will connect you to the Washington County Community Action Council for energy assistance. Also, the town may customize a payment plan for you.
Higher electric bills might mean taking a second look at some possible reasons. The town has supplied the following list to consider:
• According to Allegany Power, this January is 20 percent colder than last year.
• Colder weather requires more energy for heat and for hot water.
• Heat pumps are less efficient below 30 degrees, requiring 2 to 3 times more energy.
• Due to holidays, the economy, or other factors, there might be more people at home for longer periods.
• School holidays, closures, or delays may have children at home more.
• Using appliances/electronics more often than last year may use more energy.
• Remember to turn off appliances and other electronics when they are not being used.
For more tips on reducing energy consumption, go to http://energy.maryland.gov.
Streets closed for sewer project
East and West Frederick streets in Williamsport are temporarily closed, except for residential traffic, while the town replaces collapsing sewer lines.
The renovations and improvements are part of the ongoing town sewer project and are expected to take several weeks.
For more information, call Donnie Stotelmyer at 301-223-7711.
Artisan bread-baking class planned
Washington County Rural Heritage Museum will host an advanced artisan bread-baking class Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Learn bread baking as it occurred 200 years ago. Sampling, tasting and understanding bread types, styles and textures will be included. This is the second class in the bread guild series after completing the beginner's artisan bread-baking class.
The class costs $50 per person which covers all class materials. Registration is required. For more information, contact the museum office at 240-420-1714 or go to www.ruralheritagemuseum.org.
The museum is at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike (Md. 65).