Teens Have Choices

02/20/2014

Know someone who uses smokeless to***co like chew or dip? Share this message and encourage them make a quit plan during Through With Chew Week.

02/20/2014

Did you miss your opportunity to audition for Teen Idol last night? Tonight's your night! Take your act to the Fletcher Library at 6:30 tonight.

Hunter McBee, 15, of Hancock likes it when people tell him he sings well, and he has tested his talents in church and at a previous talent show.

02/19/2014

Open auditions for Washington County Free Library's Teen Idol competition tonight at Valley Mall or tomorrow night at Fletcher Library. Open for ages 15 to 19, solo, duet, or trio performers. Audition to secure your place at the finals on March 29th and a chance to win the top prize of $1,000 or second place and $500!

Live auditions for Teen Idol 2014 for teens ages 15 to 19, sponsored by the Washington County Free Library will be held on two dates and at two locations: Wednesday, February 19, at Valley Mall's C...

02/15/2014

Happy Valentine's Day! In honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month, share to show your support of healthy, positive relationships.

02/01/2014

It may be cold outside, but this show is gonna be HOT!! Saturday February 1, 2014, Thirteen bands will take the stage at Cancun Cantina West (901 Dual Hwy, Hagerstown) at 12:00 pm. Come check out t...

01/31/2014

The Teen Calendar for February is here, packed with free and low cost teen-friendly events in Washington County. Like it? Share it!

Find free and low-cost teen-friendly events in Washington County on the online event calendar below or download our printable Teen Calendar for February (PDF). Upcoming community events and Coaliti...

01/31/2014

Share your thoughts with the Maryland Governor's P20 Task Force on Arts Education. Click the link for an easily accessible three part questionnaire.

01/30/2014

Congratulations to Madeleine Brooks and Brycen Pearl for receiving the Washington County’s Youth Meritorious Award for January and to Nashana Green and Chase Dorsey (not pictured) who received the award in December!

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Two local students have been named Washington County’s Youth Meritorious Award winners for the month of January.

01/24/2014

Wishing you a perfectly Despicable weekend! Watch Despicable Me 2 for free tomorrow at the Boonsboro Free Library, A Branch of the Washington County Free Library (11:30am) or at the Bridge Of Life as part of their Free Movie Nights In Downtown Hagerstown.

Universal Pictures presents this sequel to the wildly successful 2010 animated picture following Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), the ex-scheming evildoer-turned-parental figure, from animation compan...

01/24/2014

Have you seen the bullying prevention hub that Facebook launched late last year? The teen section is full of useful tools to help you if you've been bullied, have a friend who's been bullied, or even if you have been accused of bullying behavior. The helpful advice offered in the guide is useful offline as well as online. Find out how to report bullying on Facebook - and what happens when something is reported.

Tools, tips and programs that help people stand up for each other.

01/24/2014

Want to know more about STEMM Technical Middle College, where college-ready high school students can earn college credits and credentials such as certificates and associate’s degrees, while completing their high school diplomas? HCC is hosting an information session tomorrow. Space is limited, so call ahead to reserve. If you can't make it tomorrow, additional sessions will be offered on 2/19 and 2/22.

Program information sessions for the STEMM (science, technology, engineering, math, medical) Technical Middle College at Hagerstown Community College will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m....

01/24/2014

Even if you already "like" the Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc., you can still play! One vote per person to help out your favorite local nonprofit. Please share and please vote next week.

Don't forget starting on Monday, you can vote for the Washington County nonprofit that you would like to see receive grant money. Like our page and vote for them in the comments section on Monday's post. See attached rules for more information.