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<title>Volunteer Washington County News</title>
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<description>The latest news about local non-profits from VolunteerWashingtonCounty.org.</description>
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<title>Live to Give at Easter Seals</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=106</link>
<description>Welcome to the first Monday blog for Volunteer Washington County. It&#226;s my pleasure to tell you about Easter Seals Adult Day Services. 

Located on the corner of E. Baltimore Street and S. Locust Street in Hagerstown, our program is a licensed medical &#38; social model of day care that provides...</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:25:24 EST</pubDate>
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<title>MLK Day E-Recycling Reduces Waste to Landfill</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=105</link>
<description>What would you say to almost 10,000 pounds of electronic equipment being diverted from the landfill?  The answer:  Congratulations to everyone involved!  Volunteer Washington County would like to congratulate our business partners who made the MLK Day E-Recycling Program possible: Freedom...</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:55:54 EST</pubDate>
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<title>VWC Invites Guest Bloggers on Mondays</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=104</link>
<description>Volunteer Washington County would like to invite all nonprofit organizations to submit articles to appear on the VWC Home Page.  Starting this Monday, January 23, 2012 a different nonprofit will be given the opportunity to post an article about their organization&#39;s mission, volunteer needs, upcoming...</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:27:39 EST</pubDate>
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<title>WANTED:  Volunteer Mentors</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=103</link>
<description>Lead4Life, Inc.is hosting an open house tonight from 4-7pm at Life Directions Counseling Center, 240 South Potomac Street. Look for the purple balloons.

Come meet some of our mentees, mentors and program staff. You can learn more about mentoring at-risk youth or get information to share with your...</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:23:31 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Washington County&#39;s First MLK Day of Service: a Big Success</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=102</link>
<description>History was made today in Washington County, Maryland!  Citizens, business leaders, nonprofit organizations and the County Government joined together to host our community&#39;s first ever countywide MLK Day of Service.  

Some groups, including Turning Point of Washington County, hosted a Sunday...</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:21:28 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Directions to Bus Transfer Station Collection Site</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=101</link>
<description>You can drop off E-Recycling items for the MLK Day Collection Program at three sites:
1. Clear Spring High School
2. Smithsburg High School
3. Bus Transfer Station, located in the 200 block of West Franklin Street, on the left side of the street.

MLK Day is a perfect time to participate in...</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:34:46 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Girl Scouts Celebrate 100 Years!</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=100</link>
<description>Girl Scouts was founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low.  We are the the largest girl-serving organization in the United States.  We will celebrate our 100th anniversary in 2012.  Our council is planning a 100th Anniversay Sing-Along on Saturday, June 9, 2012 in Washington, D.C.  The event is called...</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:01:59 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Parents Legislative Day in Annapolis</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=99</link>
<description>12th Annual Legislative Day in Annapolis,Tuesday January 24, 2012 Bringing together legislators, families, youth, policymakers, and providers for Children&#39;s Mental Health! Event is Free, Breakfast is provided.  Contact Kathleen for more information 240-313-2086.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:04:06 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Vote Your Quote</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=98</link>
<description>Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man of remarkable oratorical skill.  His words ring as true today as when he first spoke them!  Read the following quotes spoken by Dr. King and vote for the one you like best by sending an email to:  info@volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org.  
1.	The ultimate measure of a...</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:08:01 EST</pubDate>
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<title>MLK Day E-Recycling Program</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=97</link>
<description>Dr. Martin Luther King said, &#34;We are prone to judge success by the index of our salaries or the size of our automobiles, rather than by the quality of our service relationship to humanity.&#34;&#226;&#168;  One way to be of service to humanity is to protect the environment.  As an environmental component of...</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:57:59 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Dr. King&#39;s Call To Action</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=96</link>
<description>&#34;If you want to be important - that&#39;s wonderful. If you want to be great - that&#39;s wonderful. But recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. That&#39;s your new definition of greatness - it means that everybody can be great because everybody can serve.&#226;  Dr. Martin Luther King,...</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:48:41 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Williamsport Retirement Village residents give treats to animals</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=95</link>
<description>Check out this cool story from the Herald Mail! Copy and paste the link below into your browser.

http://www.herald-mail.com/news/hm-williamsport-retirement-village-residents-give-treats-to-animals-20111213,0,5723678.story</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:35:18 EST</pubDate>
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<title>12 for &#226;12 &#226; Empowering Teens to Make Healthy Choices in 2012</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=94</link>
<description>What better time than the start of a new year to reflect on the past year and make plans for the one ahead? That&#226;s why you see so many top ten lists everywhere you look right now and, while we&#226;re on board with that, we&#226;re going to tweak the trend slightly and go with our &#226;12 for &#226;12&#226;&#179; &#226;...</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:49:56 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Visit our Website, Facebook, and YouTube Channel</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=93</link>
<description>Rural Heritage Museum Website

www.ruralheritagemuseum.org


Rural Heritage Museum Facebook Page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-County-Rural-Heritage-Museum/130056753678578


Rural Heritage Museum YouTube Channel

http://www.youtube.com/user/RuralHeritageMuseum/videos</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:46:38 EST</pubDate>
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<title>MLK Day Poetry/Art Contest to Honor Dr. King</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=92</link>
<description>Dr. King&#226;s memorial was dedicated on October 16, 2011 on the Mall in Washington.  King&#226;s likeness is seen emerging from a 30-foot granite rock.  He stands strong over the tidal basin, bringing to mind the strength of his convictions.  

Recognizing the power of art to communicate complex...</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:07:24 EST</pubDate>
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<title>First Countywide MLK Day of Service / Evening of Celebration</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=91</link>
<description>Do you want to be part of Washington County history?  Are you a person who cares about your community?  If so, then you will want to be a part of Washington County&#39;s First Annual MLK Day of Service/Evening of Celebration!

Never before have so many nonprofit organizations, businesses, and...</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:25:51 EST</pubDate>
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<title>2011 State of Our Teens Report</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=90</link>
<description>We&#39;re very excited to present our 2010-2011 Annual Report to the Community! In the report, we outline the many ways in which we were able to reach 8,962 teens over the past year. Some additional highlights include:

*    The number of teen births dropped again in 2010! Births to Washington County...</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:35:24 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Volunteer Washington County Will Celebrate MLK Day</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=89</link>
<description>January 16, 2012 will mark the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday.  In honor of Dr. King, Jr. and in the spirit of collaboration encouraged by the recently released SCIP document, the United Way of Washington County and Volunteer Washington County (VWC) are collaborating to hold the...</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:47:34 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Court Appointed Special Advocates Historical Perspective</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=88</link>
<description>Foreword:
A study conducted by the  Washington County Community Partnership for Children and Families reflects that since 1998 Washington County has had a significantly higher rate of indicated child abuse or neglect investigations; ranking between 2nd and 6th when compared to other Maryland...</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:47:24 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Court Appointed Special Advocates is part of the Maryland CASA Association</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=87</link>
<description>To learn more about Court Appointed Special Advocates, and what an Advocate does, please view the following attachment:
http://www.youtube.com/user/MarylandCASAChannel?blend=2&#38;ob=video-mustangbase#p/a/u/2/Ig_RwIvwuJ0</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:21:54 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Court Appointed Special Advocates schedule Spring Training</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=86</link>
<description>Court Appointed Special Advocates of Washington County is scheduling a Spring 2012 training class for volunteers interesting in becoming advocates for children from adjudicated cases of child abuse and neglect.  The 8 week training program will begin in mid February (date to be determined in...</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:19:27 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Lead4Life offers programs to high-risk populations</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=85</link>
<description>By MARIE GILBERT marieg@herald-mail.com

5:24 p.m. EST, December 1, 2011

His seat is often empty in the classroom because school isn&#39;t a priority.

When he is in attendance, he argues with his teachers, refuses to do their assignments and spends time in detention for fighting in the...</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:41:34 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Lead4Life, Inc. feature article in The Pickett News</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=84</link>
<description>Lead4Life, Inc. Mentoring Program: Needs a few good men
11/13/2011

Lead4Life, Inc. Mentoring Program
Needs a few good men
By Jennifer LB Leese
j.leese@picketnews.com
Staff Writer

In 2008, after thousands of hours were dedicated to fulfill the mission of non-profit organizations, Jennifer...</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:39:34 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Tree Lighting/Fun with Santa</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=82</link>
<description>The One Mountain Foundation will hold a Mountaintop Community Tree Lighting and Fun with Santa activity from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on December 3, 2011 at the Fort Ritchie Community Center in Cascade, Maryland.  The event is free and open to the public.

A large evergreen on the east end of the...</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:58:09 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Girls Inc. members tour White House Gardens</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=81</link>
<description>On October 16, six girls from Girls Inc. of Washington County toured the White House Gardens.  The White House Garden tours have been a tradition since 1972, when Pat Nixon first oopened the gardens to the public.
The girls saw the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden and The Kitchen Garden. They...</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:34:17 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Citicorp Credit Services Inc.  donates $9,000.00 to Girls Inc.</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=80</link>
<description>The foundation for Girls Inc. of Washington County received a $9,000.00 donation from Citicorp Credit Services Inc. to fund a six-week program, Leaders of Tomorrow, which promotes life and leadership skills.   Maureen Grove, executive director of Girls Inc., said the funding will allow Girls Inc. to...</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:25:15 EST</pubDate>
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<title>VWC &#38; SCIP.  What&#39;s That Mean?</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=79</link>
<description>I&#39;ll tell you what it means!!  It means civic leaders, interested community representatives and County Officials have done a fantastic job of discerning the needs of the Washington County community and developing a long range plan to address those needs.  

On Monday, November 14, the Strategic...</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:27:55 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Science Saturday Success!</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=78</link>
<description>Our first Science Saturday event was a great success!  Mary Licht, retired science teacher, assisted by Kyle Carly, held a presentation on &#34;Mystery Goo.&#34;  Eight children participated in the event.  The next Science Saturday is scheduled for Nov. 19th.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:47:37 EST</pubDate>
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<title>UPS Freight Motorcycle Ride a Huge Success!</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=77</link>
<description>On Sunday, October 9, 2011, UPS Freight held their 1st Annual Motorcycle Ride, donating $1,300 to Stepping Stones and Autism Speaks!  The Arc would like to extend a warm thank you to ride organizer, Brian Miller, and all of the riders for their generous support.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:38:05 EST</pubDate>
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<title>The Arc in the news!</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=76</link>
<description>Follow this link - http://your4state.com/fulltext/?nxd_id=214437 - for text and video versions of a story related to National Disability Employment Awareness Month.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:36:21 EST</pubDate>
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<title>ONE MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=75</link>
<description>The One Mountain Foundation will hold its Annual General Membership Meeting on Monday, November 21, 2011 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Bob Davis Room at the Fort Ritchie Community Center in Cascade, MD.  All One Mountain Foundation members are especially encouraged to attend.  Additionally, anyone...</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:22:37 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Just Teens</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=74</link>
<description>Teens!  Teens!  Teens!  &#226;Just Teens!&#226;, a fun and educational event will be held at the Valley Mall on Saturday, October 22, from 3 pm to 8:30 pm.  Over 20 organizations committed to meeting the needs of teens in Washington County will be present.   There will be tons of fun activities, prizes...</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:58:07 EST</pubDate>
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<title>VWC Workshop a Big Success</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=73</link>
<description>The first of three Volunteer Washington County workshops was held on October 12 and was attended by fifteen staff members from area nonprofits.  The first order of business was to recognize the Discovery Station and Apples for Children for hosting the workshops and loaning a projector, respectively....</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:49:57 EST</pubDate>
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<title>United Way Day of Caring comes to Potomac Center</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=72</link>
<description>Potomac Center was taken by storm by a group of volunteers from CitiBank as part of the United Way Day of Caring. The group worked on landscaping and transformed many areas of Potomac Center&#39;s campus!
Their hard work is very much appreciated.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:56:19 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Volunteer Washington County to Host Workshops in October</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=71</link>
<description>Volunteer Washington County will host  workshops on three consecutive Wednesday in October at the Discovery Station in Hagerstown.  The main purpose of the events is to demonstrate how easy it is to establish and maintain a Dashboard account of Volunteer Washington County&#39;s website.  Also Volunteer...</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:35:33 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Expo Excitement at Hagerstown Regional Airport</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=70</link>
<description>If you&#39;re looking for excitement, visit the Wings &#38; Wheel Expo on October 15th and 16th at the Hagerstown Regional Airport.  The event, which is hosted by and benefits the Hagerstown Aviation Museum, promises to be great fun for the whole family.

Visitors can check out interesting exhibits...</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:59:17 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Lead4Life, Inc. Mentoring Program Make First Matches</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=69</link>
<description>The Lead4Life, Inc. Mentoring Program, which operates under the, Washington County Diversion Program Grant, matched their first mentee and mentor relationship on August 5, 2011. The program recruits adults and youth to act as mentors to at-risk youth in our community. The diversion program&#226;s goal...</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:04:02 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Krumpe&#39;s Supports Wounded Warriors</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=68</link>
<description>Want to volunteer?  Want to make a difference?  Want to show support for our troops and wounded warriors?  Want to have fun?  Do you love donuts? 

If you answered yes to any or all of the above questions, come join the fun at the first Krumpe&#39;s Donut Alley Rally 5K on Friday, August 13. ...</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:10:39 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Lions Give a Warm Welcome to Volunteer Washington County</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=67</link>
<description>The Lions Club of Hagerstown welcomed co-founders of Volunteer Washington County (VWC), Bernadette Wagner and Roxanne Ober on Tuesday, August 9, 2011.  This newly formed nonprofit is the one-stop source for volunteer information in Washington County, Maryland.  

The organization&#39;s mission is to...</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:32:11 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Maryland State Fair:Volunteers Needed</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=66</link>
<description>The Maryland State Fair in Timonium runs from August 26 through September 5!  It&#226;s called the &#226;11 Best Days of Summer&#226; and no wonder!!!  This mega fun summer extravaganza includes concerts by Selena Gomez and the Scene, Blake Shelton and All Time Low; fantastic midway rides; livestock and...</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:20:36 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Lead4Life, Inc. Washington County Diversion Program</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=64</link>
<description>Lead4Life, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been awarded the Washington County Diversion Program (WCDP) a program of the Washington County Community Partnership for Children &#38; families.  The WCDP services first time youthful offenders, Child In Need of Services (CINS), and its new addition of a...</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:00:38 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Fort Ritchie Community Center Triathlon</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=63</link>
<description>The Fort Ritchie Community Center is hosting a Triathlon on Aug 7th starting at 8a.m. We are partnering with Racine Multi-Sport group in this event. We are looking for volunteers, so if you would like more information  whether it be to volunteer, watch or enter in the race, please give us a call at...</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:16:39 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Fort Ritchie Community Center Yard Sale</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=62</link>
<description>The Fort Ritchie Community Center is holding a &#34;Back to School Yard Sale&#34; Saturday, Aug 27th from 9am-2pm. Indoor spaces are $15 and outdoor spaces are $10. Call 301-241-5085 for more information. Ask for Bev. We will have food available and the yard sale is rain or shine!</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:01:57 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Worship Time Changes for Summer</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=61</link>
<description>Beginning on July 3 and continuing through August 21, Worship time is 9:30 a.m. and Adult Bible Study will begin at 10:45 a.m.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:20:55 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Why Volunteer?</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=60</link>
<description>There are as many reasons to get involved in your community as there are people interested in volunteering.  Volunteer to:
* make a difference
* inspire others
* realize you own person value
* explore new interests
* engage your mind
* sharpen existing skills
* discover hidden talents
*...</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 17:07:52 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Web site launched</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=57</link>
<description>Today we launched our new web site.  We hope that you find it to be a valuable resource!</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 19:55:49 EST</pubDate>
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<title>New Service</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=56</link>
<description>Sunday May 1st A new blended service will be added at the church.  It will begin at 9:00 AM</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:47:02 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Maugansville Ruritan All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=55</link>
<description>Looking for an inexpensive, delicious meal tomorrow? Stop by the Maugansville Fire department on Saturday April 16th from 3-7pm for the Maugansville Ruritan All you can eat Spaghetti Dinner. The meal features all the spaghetti you can eat, tossed salad, italian bread and a beverage. The price for...</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:03:48 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Cooking for Companions</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=54</link>
<description>Where: AQUA 103
12916 Conamar Drive
Suite 103
Hagerstown, MD  21742

When: Monday April 4th, 2011
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Why: 15% of all sales will go directly to the Humane Society of Washington County!!</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:39:28 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Deadline for Vendors is April 1</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=53</link>
<description>Vendors are beginning to register for the 2011 Boonsboro Greenfest on May 7, 2011. The deadline to submit an application form is April 1, 2011. Go to the website www.boonsborogreenfest.com and fill out the vendor application on line. The fee is $20 for a 10-foot-square space at Shafer Park.</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:23:44 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Save a Life Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=52</link>
<description>Free one hour non-certified Adult CPR training on March 5, 2011 at Washington County Chapter, American Red Cross, 1131 Conrad Ct., Hagerstown, MD. Class begins at 10:00 am. Register on-line at www.redcross.org or call 301-739-0717.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:43:05 EST</pubDate>
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<title>VENDOR SIGN-UP DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2011</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=51</link>
<description>Vendors can apply on line by going to http://boonsborogreenfest.com and clicking on &#34;Vendors &#38; Exhibitors.&#34;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:13:43 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Legislative Day in Annapolis</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=50</link>
<description>Parents and Youth, Please join us for Children&#39;s Mental Health Day in Annapolis, on Tuesday, February 8th, 2011.  Breakfast, Guest Speakers and Rally. Free.  Please contact us if you would like to participate!  240-313-2086.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:56:41 EST</pubDate>
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<title>BIG MONEY BINGO</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=48</link>
<description>Tri-State Civitan is having a Big Money Bingo fundraiser at the Elks Club on Sept. 26th.  Bingo starts at 1:30, doors open at 12:30, tickets are $25.  Call 301-739-4113 for more information or tickets.  There will be 24 games of bingo with winnings of $75 to $200, final game is $500.  Tip Jars and...</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:23:09 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Dreams come true for local children with Make-A-Wish Foundation</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=47</link>
<description>Dreams come true for local children with Make-A-Wish Foundation
Originally published July 08, 2010
Frederick News Post

By Scott Maucione 
Special to the News-Post 


In a single family home in the Villages of Urbana 9-year-old Emily Mogel sits in a wheelchair next to her parents. Mogel...</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:52:26 EST</pubDate>
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<title>The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic Brightens the Lives of Children</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=46</link>
<description>The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic Brightens the Lives of Children. by Nicole Jovel Hagerstown Magazine  
http://www.hagerstownmagazine.com/articleDetail.aspx?id=1500
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When Christopher Sawyers was riding high on the roller coasters at Disney World in February, he looked...</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:26:15 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Jaycees of Hagerstown - SUNS PICNIC !!</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=43</link>
<description>Mark your calendars for a fun-filled night of food, fun, and baseball on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the Hagerstown Suns. The Suns will be playing the Greensboro Grasshoppers, and the Jaycees have arranged for our group to have a picnic out on the patio prior to the game. 

Game starts at 7:05...</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:13:28 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Bon-Ton NOW REGISTERING FOR FALL COMMUNITY DAY!</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=42</link>
<description>The first wave of registration is going on now for the Fall Community Day event at Bon-Ton, Nov. 13th.  Organizations need to register early so planning can start and information can be communicated. Just go to www.communitydayevent.com to register your organization today. It&#39;s free. All the revenue...</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 08:37:42 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Lots to do for Youngsters at Boonsboro Green Fest</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=41</link>
<description>BOONSBORO - The Boonsboro Green Fest Committee has made certain that there will be plenty of activities for youngsters during the second annual festival, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Shafer Park.

&#226;Often the children become the teachers, when it comes to issues concerning our environment,&#226;...</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:17:57 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Youth M.O.V.E.</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=40</link>
<description>NEXT MEETING IS FRIDAY APRIL, 9TH @ 4:30PM WENDY&#39;S RESTUARANT, GARLAND GROH BLVD, HAGERSTOWN.  BRING A FRIEND. AGES 16-24.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:55:54 EST</pubDate>
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<title>&#34;RISEN &#38; FORGIVEN&#34;</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=39</link>
<description>Free Easter Cantata. EASTER SUNDAY, Apr. 4, Robinwood Church of God, 12030 Warrenfeltz Lane (off Jefferson Blvd.), Hagerstown, MD 301-302-9913 for details.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:57:33 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Horse Boarding</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=38</link>
<description>Looking to board your horse?  Windy Rock offers field and soon stall boarding on 46 acres with plenty of places to ride... Call for details... Lori at 240-357-6754</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:43:52 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Hagerstown Jaycees announce 2010 officers</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=37</link>
<description>The Jaycees of Hagerstown recently installed the following officers for 2010: 

&#226;&#162; Danielle Brezler of First Data - president 

&#226;&#162; Jon McShurley of First Data - management and individual development vice president 

&#226;&#162; Wes Novinger of Lehigh Phoenix - membership and community development...</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:24:15 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Hagerstown Jaycees gear up for March of Dimes event</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=36</link>
<description>March of Dimes - Since 1972, the Jaycees of Hagerstown have supported the annual March of Dimes walk for Washington County, Maryland. Our members work closely with the MoD Regional Director to perform all the &#34;behind the scenes&#34; coordination in order to have a successful walk.  This year&#39;s event is...</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:20:52 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Help Artisans in Haiti</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=34</link>
<description>Your purchase of fair trade products from Haiti will help artisans, their families, and communities rebuild their lives following the devastating earthquake in their country. Ten Thousand Villages works with two groups in Haiti, employing hundreds of artisans. Products from Haiti include river stone...</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:00:27 EST</pubDate>
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<title>2nd Annual American Red Cross Money Bonanza</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=33</link>
<description>American Red Cross Washington County Chapter money bonanza Saturady March 20,2010 5-11pm location Dimensions Old National Pike Hagerstown,MD $1000 grand prize, money back every 10 ticket drawn. Cost $35 admits 2. meal &#38; entertainment provided. All proceeds benifit local disasters more information...</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:32:25 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Youth M.O.V.E. SKATE PARTY</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=32</link>
<description>Skate Party, Turners Skate Palace, 7:30pm 17333 Virginia Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Starts 7:30, Free admission,  free skate rental, pizza, soda &#38; popcorn. Bring a Friend, Friday January 29th!</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:54:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>LOCAL BUILDER HEADED TO HAITI</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=31</link>
<description>Robinwood Church of God is sending local builder, Jason Stamper, to Haiti.  Children&#39;s Lifeline Intl. (www.childrenslifeline.com) has requested Mr. Stamper to come help rebuild and the church is covering his airfare. If you wish to donate, please call 301-992-8199. 100% of the funds will go directly...</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:56:52 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Hagerstown Center Unveils Essential Resources for 2010</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=30</link>
<description>The Valor Center will offer a diversified curriculum of free life development courses structured
to teach the life skills needed to overcome obstacles, and achieve victory in everyday situations.

Today, more than ever, people are struggling to overcome obstacles in their everyday lives. ...</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:47:54 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Get Out of Town --- Leadership is the Ticket  -- RAFFLE FOR 6 TRIPS</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=28</link>
<description>Leadership Washington County recently announced its&#39; latest fundraising effort entitled Get Out of Town - Leadership Washington County is the Ticket.

Six trips have been donated by alumni, friends and area businesses to make this creative fundraiser a possibility.  Only 500 tickets will be sold...</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:25:08 EST</pubDate>
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<title>CHT is a SHARE Food Network Pick-Up Site</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=27</link>
<description>SHARE Food Network is an amazing and unique program that is open to everyone!  SHARE distributes high quality, affordable, and nutricious food as a way to build community strength and families.  Whether you would like to save money on groceries, volunteer in the community, or promote health and...</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:03:25 EST</pubDate>
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<title>New Board Members</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=26</link>
<description>Tri-State Civitan&#39;s new board members started their year 10/1/09.  They are Susan Thompson, President; Kirk Sunderland, President-elect; Theresa Rowe, Secretary; Ivy Sunderland, Treasurer.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:40:33 EST</pubDate>
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<title>B. Sassys Cuddly Companions Close out Continues to Help Shelter Pets</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=25</link>
<description>B. Sassy, a local purveyor of handmade handbags and human and animal accessories is holding a Close Out sale on its Cuddly Companions line of animal inspired human neckwear and animal accessories.  A portion of the proceeds from the sale of those items will be donated to the Humane Society of...</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:53:26 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Art for the Animals Challenge Underway at Howard Arts &#38; Frames</title>
<link>http://www.volunteerwashingtoncountymd.org/news-item.html?news_item_id=24</link>
<description>Howards Arts &#38; Frames is holding their annual Art for the Animals Challenge at their store at 1256 Dual Highway in Hagerstown, MD.   Proceeds from the Challenge will be donated to the Humane Society of Washington County.

Owners Ellen and Roger Collins and Manager and co owner Doug Margevich are...</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:46:37 EST</pubDate>
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