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Leisa Glotfelty of Bi-Coastal Mortgage will present a seminar on Reverse Mortgages Thursday, Dec. 4, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Cumberland Senior Center, Frederick Street. Lunch will be available and a discussion will follow dessert.

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The 1940 graduating class of Beall High School will hold its Chrsitmas luncheon Thursday, Dec. 4, at noon at the Sand Spring Steak House and Saloon, Main Street, Frostburg.

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The Allegany High School class of 1950 will hold its annual Christmas dinner Thursday, Dec. 4, at 5:30 p.m. at the Town Hill Bed and Breakfast, U.S. Route 40.

For additional information, call (301) 724-4371.

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The annual Tri-Towns Christmas Parade is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m. The line-up will start in Piedmont in the vicinity of the Piedmont Fire Hall. The parade will then move through Piedmont, across the bridge to Westernport and down Main Street, disbanding at the Carl Belt Building.

Any group or organization wishing to participate should fill out an application and return it to the town of Westernport. Applications may also be picked up at the clerk’s office in Westernport, Piedmont and Luke.

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Southern Gospel artists The Hoppers, Madison, N.C., will be in concert Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. at Frankfort High School, Short Gap, W.Va.

The Hopper’s have been singing Southern Gospel Music for 50 years and have won numerous awards for Favorite Mixed Group. Kim Hopper has been voted Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Soprano and Connie Hopper was voted Favorite Alto. The family group consist of Claude and Connie Hopper, Dean and Kim Hopper and Mike Hopper.

Concert tickets are available at Ott’s Music Center or by calling Nellie Bradshaw, (304) 738-9305, or Curt Moreland, (304) 726-4814. Tickets also will be available at the door the day of the concert.

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The Salvation Army will hold a giveaway Friday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will include “previously loved” toys.

The event is open to the public and clients are to bring their own bags.

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The ladies of the Fort Hill class of 1950 will meet for lunch Friday, Dec. 5, at 11:30 a.m. at when Pigs Fly, corner of Mechanic and Valley streets, Cumberland.

For additional information, call (301) 777-8973.

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The Keyser High School class of 1956 will hold its Christmas luncheon Friday, Dec. 5, at 11:30 a.m., at Hamburger Haven, McCoole. Those attending are to bring a $1 jingle gift.

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The Cumberland Choral Society will present its first holiday concert Friday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Vocke Road, LaVale. Handel’s “Messiah” will be performed with keyboard, trumpet, cello and local soloists.

The event is free and open to the public and the site is handicapped accessible.

The Choral Society is funded in part by a grant from the Allegany Arts Council. For more information on season performances, visit www.cumberlandchoralsociety.org.

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The 13th annual PSC Holiday Festival and Craft Show will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dana G. Lough Gymnasium, Potomac State College, Keyser, W.Va.

The festival features 62 vendor spots, food and entertainment. There will be a 50/50 drawing, door prizes and a white elephant table. Santa will visit and parents can bring their cameras and take pictures.

The festival benefits Toys for Joy, formerly Toys for Tots.

For information,contact Dawn Downey, (304) 788-6906, or Fred Downey, (304) 788-6930.

Donations are being accepted for the white elephant table. To donate, call Jill Gardner, (304) 788-6902.

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The Frankfort District Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas open house Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stewart’s Tavern and Inn Log House, Short Gap, W.Va.

For additional information, call 304-726-4102.

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A Christmas bazaar will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodman of the World Lodge, Virginia Avenue, Cumberland.

Crafts and food will be available from several vendors.

The event is open to the public.

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The Mount Savage Historical Society will hold its Santa’s Workshop Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 8 p.m. in the historic Union Mining Company Building on Foundry Row, Mount Savage. Children of all ages can visit with Santa, the Toymaker Elves and Frosty the Snowman. Model trains also will be on display.

Those attending are to bring a non-perishable item for the food pantry.

Admission and refreshments are free.

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An all-you-can-eat pancake dinner to benefit the Frankfort Girls Summer Soccer Camp will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Fort Ashby Fire Hall, Fort Ashby, W.Va. The menu will include buckwheat, buttermilk or banana pancakes, Wayne’s sausage or bacon, fruit cup and beverage.

Tickets are available at Papa Joe’s, Fort Ashby, or by calling Cheryl at (304) 726-4129, Eva, (304) 298-4349, or Kathy, (304) 298-4917. Tickets also will be available at the door.

The event is open to the public, however, no carryouts will be available.

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The Casselman Valley Sportsmen’s Club, U.S. Route 40, west of Grantsville, will hold an all-you-can-eat buckwheat and pancake supper Saturday, Dec. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. The dinner will include buckwheat or pancakes, sausage, sausage gravy and beverage.

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The Fountain Ruritan Club will hold a buckwheat and pancake dinner Saturday, Dec. 6, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the club, Headsville Road, Fountain, W.Va. The menu will include buckwheat cakes, pancakes, whole hog sausage, gravy, eggs and beverage.

The event is open to the public.

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Kemp Lodge 154 will hold a pancake breakfast Sunday, Dec. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon at the lodge, Mount Savage. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, sausage gravy and beverage.

The breakfast is open to the public.

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The Springfield Valley Volunteer Fire Company will hold a country ham or oyster dinner Sunday, Dec. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the community building, Springfield, W.Va.

The event is open to the public.

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Fountain Volunteer Fire Company will hold a baked steak dinner, Sunday, Dec. 7, beginning at noon at the fire hall, state Route 46, Fountain, W.Va. The menu will include homemade mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, apple sauce and dessert.

Tickets may be purchased at the door.

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Fort Cumberland Post 13 will host a fundraiser Sunday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the post home. Music will be provided by Johnny Moore.

The event is open to all members and guests and proceeds will benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

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Town Hill Bed and Breakfast, Little Orleans, will hold its Christmas open house Sunday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. Tours of the inn will be featured.

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The Mineral County Historical Society will present its 2008 Christmas program Sunday, Dec. 7. at 2 p.m. at the Claysville Church, U.S. Route 50 and state Route 93, Claysville, W.Va.

For additional information, call (304) 788-5129.

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The Allegany County Special Education Advisory Committee will meet Monday, Dec. 8, in Room CE20 at Allegany College of Maryland. Refreshments will be served at 2 p.m. and the meeting will start at 2:30 p.m.

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The Fort Hill High School class of 1944 will hold a Dutch treat luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. at Bob Evans, National Highway, LaVale

For additional information, call Marion (Taylor) Sachs at (304) 738-9369.

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The Barton Mayor and Commissioners will meet Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Barton Town Hall.

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The deadline to pre-register for the Human Resources Development Commission’s free Home for the Holidays Health Fair is Tuesday, Dec. 9. To pre-register, call (301) 689-5510.

The event will take place Friday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Frostburg Senior Center. More than 12 different health screenings and services will be offered, including vision, hearing, body mass index, prescription brown bag, oral cancer and blood sugar. A representative from the Maryland Senior Drug Assistance Program will be available for personal consultations.

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The Fort Hill High School class of 1963 will meet for lunch Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 11:30 a.m. at City Lights, Baltimore Street, Cumberland.

Reservations are necessary and may be made by calling Sharon at (301) 478-2860 or Linda at (301) 697-6502.

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The Beall High School class of 1944 will meet for lunch Wednesday, Dec. 10, at noon at When Pigs Fly, Valley Street, Cumberland.

For additional information, call (301) 689-8362.

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A seminar on Understanding The Reverse Mortgage will be presented by Tom Bond and Blaine Watson, mortgage specialists with Lincoln Mortgage, Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. at City Place, 14 S. Water St., Frostburg.

The seminar is free and open to all tri-state seniors 62 years of age and older.

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Frostburg SHIP will hold food distribution Thursday, Dec. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Frostburg Moose Lodge 348, 210 W. Main St.

The program is for low-income, senior citizens or the unemployed. Proof of income is required and applications are available on distribution day.

Patrons are asked to bring a box or basket.

For additional information, call (301) 689-1277

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The Allegany High School class of 1949 will hold its Christmas luncheon Thursday, Dec. 11, at noon at Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort.

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The Keyser High School class of 1961 will meet for dinner Thursday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m. at Hamburger Haven, McCoole.

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The Area Agency on Aging will sponsor a Happy Holidays Dance Friday, Dec. 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Grantsville Senior Center. Johnny Moore will entertain.

The luncheon will feature rosemary chicken, rice pilaf, broccoli, beverage and dessert.

Tickets may be purchased at area senior centers or by calling Carrie Clow at (301) 334-9431, ext. 139, or (301) 895-5818.

Limited transportation may be arranged for pick up at senior centers.

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The Allegany High School class of 1957 will meet for lunch Friday, Dec. 12, at 12:30 p.m. at When Pigs Fly, North Mechanic Street, Cumberland.

For additional information, call Sandy McGee, (240) 522-0022.

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The deadline to obtain tickets for the El Fidel Club Christmas dinner and dance is Friday, Dec. 12. For tickets, call Mary Balasonne, (304) 788-0328, Pat McCarty, (301) 359-0683, or Norma O’Neal, (301) 729-2185. Tickets will not be available at the door.

The event will take place Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Barton Fireman’s Armory. A social will begin at 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 5 p.m. and dancing from 6 to 9 p.m. Music will be provided by the Johnny Moore Duo.

A 50/50 drawing and door prizes will be held.

The event is open to the public and semi-formal dress is suggested.

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The Ellerslie Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary will hold a chicken fry Saturday, Dec. 13, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Ellerslie Fire Hall. Each dinner includes a roll and choice of two side dishes. A large selection of homemade pies will be available.

The event is open to the public. To place an order, call (301) 777-0959 .

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The Springfield Ruritans will hold an all-you-can eat buckwheat, pancake and sausage supper Saturday, Dec. 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Ruritan Building, Springfield, W.Va.

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The Keyser High School class of 1962 will meet for dinner Monday, Dec. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at The Candlewyck Restaurant, Keyser, W.Va.

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The ladies of the Fort Hill High School class of 1951 will meet for lunch Wednesday, Dec. 17, at noon at Oscar’s, Oldtown Road, Cumberland.

For further information, call Winnie, (301) 777-0595, or Shirley, (304) 738-7080.

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The Fort Hill High School class of 1953 will meet for lunch Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 12:30 p.m. at The Crabby Pig, Canal Place, Cumberland.

For reservations, call Bobbie at (301) 729-1476.

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The Valley High School class of 1959 will meet for lunch Thursday, Dec. 18, at 12:30 p.m. at Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort.

Reservations are required and may be made by calling (301) 463-2653.

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The Fort Hill High School class of 1959 will hold a luncheon Friday, Dec. 19, at noon at the Cumberland Outdoor Club, 31 Thomas St., Cumberland.

For additional information, call Ron Straw at (301) 724-5017.

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The Fort Hill High School class of 1956 will meet for lunch Wednesday, Jan. 7, at noon at Oscar’s, Oldtown Road, Cumberland,