The Salvation Army of Washington County recently announced that it is struggling to keep up with the needs of many people.
Each weekday, The Salvation Army provides nearly 230 people with a hot, nutritious lunch and feeds an additional 300 a month through its emergency food pantry.
“We have many families that come to us, and this is the only meal they may have that day,” said Capt. Jimmy Taylor, corps officer for The Salvation Army of Washington County.
Donations of food may be dropped off between
9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 525 George St. in Hagerstown. Monetary contributions may be made to The Salvation Army and mailed to P.O. Box 747 Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Church offers open-mic night for Christian music
Concordia Lutheran Church, 17906 Garden Lane, is hosting an open-mic night for Christian music from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, in the outreach center downstairs.
Church offering monthly free meal
Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 802 Summit Ave. in Hagerstown, will host its monthly free meal at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27. The musical guests will be Rhythm of Mercy Praise Band from St. James Brethren Church.
Cash bingo to be held Monday night
Community Volunteer Fire Co. of District 12, 18002 Tilghmanton Road in Fairplay, is offering cash bingo Monday, Sept. 17.
Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird games begin at 6:15 p.m. and regular games start at 6:30 p.m. Dinner items will be available for purchase. The cost is $25 for 20 games. Those younger than 18 may play bingo. Tickets are not required. For details, call 301-733-6873.
All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast offered
Shiloh United Methodist Church, 19731 Shiloh Church Road in Hagerstown, is offering an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday. The price is $7 for adults and $3 for ages 6 to 12. Carryouts will be available.
Women’s Club offers elder-law seminar
The Women’s Club, 31 S. Prospect St. in Hagerstown, is offering a free seminar by elder-law attorney Michael Day on protecting assets when you or a loved one faces nursing-home care. The seminar, from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, is free, but call 301-739-0870 to register.
Hagerstown Lions Club
On Tuesday, Amos Reeder, president and CEO of the Association of Builders and Contractors, Cumberland Valley Chapter, will discuss programs offered at the Barr Construction Institute.
South High Alumni meeting Thursday
South Hagerstown High School’s Rebel Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the school’s media center.
Items on the agenda include a recap of the golf tournament and a future bingo fundraiser. All South High alumni are welcome.
