Smithsonian Folklife Festival Opens on Mall in Washington
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival began June 16 on the National Mall in Washington, D C, running through Sept 6 with venues for children crafts dances and games and sections highlighting working Americans and diverse ethnic cultures. Highlights include a Lime Gypsum and Cement Workers Union display from Martinsburg West Virginia and a Native American showcase with dances music and crafts.
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Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C
America
Martinsburg
W. Va
Robert Manuel
Manuel
Dupont Company
Dupont
Varius
Natin
Mid-West
Arctic
Prairies
Southwest
United States
Gladys Addison
Dennis Sun Rhodes
Ms. Addison
Narragansett
Confederacy of Nations
Pennsylvania
Tidal
Kennedy Stadium
Fort Myer
Pentagon
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
Military display marks Bicentennial in Hagerstown on July 10
The Armed Forces Spectacular at Hagerstown fairgrounds features a Antietam reenactment in full dress, Revolutionary War demonstrations, cavalry, jet and troop carrier displays, parachute jumps and sky diving. Parade from S Potomac St at 11 am leads to events noon to 5 pm with tickets from $1 to $3.
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Fairgrounds
Hagerstown
Washington County
Battle of Antietam
S. Potomac St
Disabled American Veterans B.S. Tagg Jr
Post
Rediscover America
Armed Forces Day Committee
Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc
Pennsylvania Ave
Kiwanis Las Vegas Night in Frederick Planned
The Frederick Kiwanis Club hosts a Las Vegas Night on Saturday June 2 at the Frederick American Legion Home on East Church Street. A £2.50 admission buys multiple games including blackjack poker and a horse race game with all winnings aiding Kiwanis charitable activities. Tickets available at the door or from any Kiwanian.
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Frederick Kiwanis Club
Las Vegas
Frederick American Legion
East Church Street
Kiwanis
Frederick
Frederick Cancer Research Center and Hood Host Immunology Course
The Frederick Cancer Research Center and Hood College will host the Annual Survey Course in Immunology from July 12 to July 23. Sponsored by the American Association of Immunologists, the program targets university and college instructors with lectures by specialists every weekday morning and alternate afternoons. Housing costs $12 per person daily. registration is $125. applicants are chosen competitively.
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Frederick
Local Girl Scouting Ties County to Bicentennial Year
Frederick County expands and celebrates Girl Scout activities as 1550 girls, 200 leaders, and 30 staff drive year end fly up ceremonies, proficiency emblems, and community service across Brownie Junior Cadette and Senior levels. Troops engage in crafts outdoors and charity work. Also noted is Greg J. Leaf earning a Roanoke College B S degree magna cum laude with honors.
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Frederick County
United Way
Montevue
Brownie Foundation
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Scott Key Center
Brunswick and Jefferson
Cadettes
Frederick
Maryland School For the Deaf
Burr Artz Library
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Washington, D.C
Gerald Ford
Frederick Community College
Maryland
Girl Scouts
State Fairgrounds
Timonium
Brunswick
Jefferson
New Market
Mt. Airy
United Givers Fund
Frederick Towne
Boy Scouts
Greg J. Leaf
Walkersville
Roanoke College
Salem
John A. Leaf
W. Penn Avenue
Roanoke
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Emmitsburg
Emmitsburg Chronicle
Carroll County
Adams County
Unsarea
Peetheng
Hecks Brown
Kiwanis Club
FCRC
Hood
Weis Markets
Lab Res
Weis
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