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When, where and how to register for workshops, golf tournaments, etc.

By The Herald-Mail,

15 days ago

Registering for sports, workshops or other activities? Check here for how to do it:

AUG. 10

The Washington County Master Gardeners will hold a workshop on pollinators Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center, 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro. Taught in and out of the garden. Learn about pollinator benefits and discuss ways to attract and protect them. $15. Advance registration required. Learn more from Annette at acormany@umd.edu or 301-791-1604. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/3s7jndy7 .

AUG. 15

Frederick-based tattoo artists Aaron Harman and Mike Adams will host Drawing for Tattoos: Illustrative Composition, Concept and Light Thursday, Aug. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts , 401 Museum Drive (in the City Park), Hagerstown. Participants will receive a framed original by Harman and Adams. $125. Advance registration required. Contact Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org.

AUG. 16, entry deadline

Washington Goes Purple and the Washington County Arts Council invites artists from all backgrounds and experiences to submit artwork in any medium for the Washington Goes Purple "Happiness by Choice: ReStory Your Life" exhibit . The exhibit hopes to promote understanding surrounding addiction, and aims to celebrate the courage and resilience of individuals who are on the journey of recovery. For more information, go to www.washingtoncountyarts.com/washingtongoespurple , email gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com or call 301-791-3132. Entry deadline is Friday, Aug. 16.

AUG. 17, first workshop

Artist Nicole Troup is holding the Gilded Portrait Workshop over two Saturdays, Aug. 17 and 24, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts , 401 Museum Drive (in the City Park), Hagerstown. Students will learn how to paint portraits in acrylic, and will explore gilding. For list of materials needed, go to wcmfa.org/portrait-and-gold-leaf-workshop . $120. Registration required. Contact Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org.

AUG. 20, first auditions

Hagerstown Choral Arts is holding auditions for new members on Tuesday, Aug. 20, and Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. at Hagerstown Church of the Brethren, 15 Mulberry St., Hagerstown. No music preparation necessary; just bring your voice. For more information, email contactus@hca-md.org.

AUG. 23, registration deadline

The Hagerstown Community College’s Alumni Association will hold its 31st HCC Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 13, at noon at Black Rock Golf Course, 20025 Mt. Aetna Road, Hagerstown. Open to all. Four-person scramble format. $150 per player, includes carts and greens fees, a cart lunch, after-tournament buffet dinner, mulligans, ball throws, individual and team prizes, longest drive and closest to the pin awards, a chance to win a Mercedes-Benz lease, pro shop certificates and more. Sponsorship opportunities available. Proceeds benefit HCC and its students. Registration deadline is Friday, Aug. 23. Email lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu or call 240-500-2346.

AUG. 30

The eighth annual Franklin County (Pa.) Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament is set for Friday, Aug. 30, at Penn National Golf Club, 3720 Club House Drive, Fayetteville, Pa. Hosted by the Franklin County Commissioners and the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs. Golfers play preferred course, based on availability. Two winning teams — Founders and Iron Forge. Each member of those winning teams will win a seven-night resort stay for two. $50,000 hole-in-one contest. Winners of the Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive contests from each course win a five-day, four-night cruise for two. In-game contests, raffles, networking opportunities and more. $520 per foursome, includes greens fees, carts, a light breakfast, lunch, on-course refreshments and an appreciation gift for each golfer. Registration begins at 6:45 a.m., shotgun start at 8 a.m. Lunch and awards presentation will conclude the day. Sponsorships available. Proceeds benefit the Franklin County Veterans Affairs Outreach Fund. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/FCVetsGolf , call 717-263-4326 or email veteransoutreach@franklincountypa.gov.

SEPT. 13, application deadline

Applications are now available for free art classes for children Saturdays, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts , 401 Museum Drive (in the City Park), Hagerstown. Students will explore a wide variety of media and art styles, and will see the museum’s exhibitions. Classes are offered to children in grades one through five from 10 a.m. to noon and to children in grades six through eight from 1 to 3 p.m. Parents/guardians must fill out applications online. Registration is first-come, first-served. Deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 13, or until classes are filled. Acceptance notifications will be sent to guardians/parents by Tuesday, Sept. 10. For more information, contact Director of Education Kellie Mele at educator@wcmfa.org.

SEPT. 14, day of event

Registration is now open for the NHL’s Washington Capitals DMV Girls Try Hockey For Free Day , taking place Saturday, Sept. 14, with the Hagerstown Bulldogs at the Hagerstown Ice & Sports Complex, 580 Security Road, Hagerstown. Girls ages 4 to 9 have the chance to try hockey during a one-to-two-hour ice session at no cost. Equipment will be loaned to participants. To register, go to capsyouthhockey.com/girlsthff .