Ruth Gottuk, director of communications for Chapelgate Presbyterian Church, invites the community to attend the church's third annual Night of Jazz and Art Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. (tent opens at 6 p.m., rain or shine).

This outdoor event includes a display of work by local artisans and a free concert featuring The Carl Filipiak Group and The Michael Raitzyk Quartet. Bring the family, bring a picnic dinner (or purchase one for $9 from the onsite caterer, Cura Hospitality), bring lawn chairs for seating, and come enjoy the evening!

Chapelgate is just west of Turf Valley Country Club at 2600 Marriottsville Road. Call 410-442-5800 or go to www.chapelgate.org for more information.

In other church news, the Youth Mission Team from St. James United Methodist asks your support in raising money for their 2009 summer mission trip. What better way to help them out than by shopping? The youth will host a rummage sale in the church social hall Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and would love to see you there.

St. James is at 12470 Old Frederick Road, near the intersection of routes 99 and 32. Call the church at 410-442-2020 with any questions.

Are you curious what your child experiences in school? Attend Back-to-School night to view his or her classrooms and learn what the teachers have planned for the year.

West Friendship Elementary presents its Back to School Night Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. During the evening, the PTA will recruit new members and volunteers. Join the dedicated group of parents who have already coordinated a Back-to-School Smoothie Break for the teachers, a Back-to-School Breakfast for the parents, and a Back-to-School Dance for WFES families and staff!

The WFES PTA will also kick off its Sally Foster fundraiser on Sept. 17. If you do not have a child in the school but still wish to support West Friendship by ordering some superior quality wrapping paper, candy or gift items, please contact coordinator Sharon Stewart at slstew@comcast.net.

Lastly, the WFES PTA seeks businesses or individuals to sponsor Longaberger baskets for this year's Basket Bingo, which will take place at the Sykesville Fire Hall Feb. 21, 2009. If interested, call Darline Hettinger at 410-489-7912 or e-mail hettingers@comcast.net.

Waverly Elementary, meanwhile, offers several different Back-to-School presentations based upon grade. Kindergarten and first grade meet Monday, Sept. 15 following a general PTA Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Second and third grades meet Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. On Wednesday Sept. 17, GT meets from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and fourth and fifth grades meet 7-8 p.m.

Cindi Deckman, the principal's secretary at Waverly, explains that a PTA Showcase also takes place during the back-to-school period, Sept. 15-17, 5:30-9 p.m. The PTA uses this forum to highlight the various activities and fundraisers it sponsors throughout the year.

At the middle-school level, Mt. View presents its Back-to-School Night Thursday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Plan to bring your child's Agenda Book, which should contain his or her schedule. A Family Life Meeting will precede the Back-to-School events at 6 p.m. in the Media Center.

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