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HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 18, 2003) – The first public programs of the school year have

been scheduled at the William Brish Planetarium of the Washington County Public Schools.

Celebrate the winter holiday season in the Planetarium and examine various holidays and traditions

and their relationship to the stars. Program topics include the Christmas tree, calendar, gifts and

stars.

“ A Christmas Story” will be presented on Tuesdays: December 2, 9, 16, 2003 and January 6,

2004 at 7 pm. Admission fees are $3 for adults and $2 for children and students. Senior citizens

with a WCPS Gold Card are admitted free. The Planetarium is located at the Washington County

Public Schools Central Office at 820 Commonwealth Avenue, Hagerstown.

For more information, call the Planetarium at 301-766-2898 or email Rodney Martin at

martirod@wcps.k12.md.us