Here are a few events that are coming up in August, in and around Washington County, MD:

-  August 1-3 & 7-9 - "Godspell" A Potomac Playmakers production of the classic musical based on the gospel according to Matthew.  At the Academy Theatre Banquet and Conference Center in Hagerstown.  For info, call 301-797-8181 or go to www.potomacplaymakers.com.

-  August 9 - Colonial Family Fun Day at the Jonathan Hager House & Museum in Hagerstown.  Registration is required.  Please call by Friday, July 25 to confirm your space.  Event is 1-4pm, weather permitting.  Entry fee is $10/family (1-2 adults plus children; includes tour and activities).

-  August 15-17 - 16th Annual African American Cultural & Heritage Festival at the Wright Denny Intermediate School in Charles Town, WV.  For details, call 304-725-9610.

-  August 16 thru September 28 - 76th Annual Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown.  For info, call 301-739-5727 or go to www.wcmfa.org.

-  August 23-24 - Augustoberfest - A traditional downtown Hagerstown festival in the manner of a German Oktoberfest celebration.  Saturday, 11am-10pm; Sunday, 12-5pm.  For info, call 301-739-8577, ext. 116, or go to www.augustoberfest.org.

-  August 23-24 - Williamsport Days at Byron Memorial Park in Williamsport, MD.  10am-5pm.  For info, call 301-223-7711.

-  August 23 thru November 2 - Exhibit of the Embroiderers Art 2008 at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown.  For info, call 301-791-9133 or e-mail eagraff@aol.com.

-  August 24 - 17th Annual Renfrew Jazz Festival - Free jazz event on the lawn behind the Renfrew Museum in Waynesboro, PA.  2-4pm.  For info, call 717-762-0373.

-  September 13-14 - Sharpsburg Heritage Festival - House tours, historical lectures, craft demos, music, food vendors.  For info, call 301-432-4631 or 301-432-8410 or 301-432-8765.

-  September 27-28 - Smithsburg Steam & Craft Show - Antique tractors & farm equipment, flea market, craft vendors, food.  Smithsburg Fire Hall grounds.  For info, call 301-824-1009.