It was shear-ly for charity on Monday as West Middle School in Westminster hosted a hair-a-thon for Locks of Love.

Students had the opportunity to donate 10 inches of hair -- and have it styled as part of the bargain.

Guidance counselor Lyndsay Pyles-Rogers and four students took part in the program. Their hair will be sent to Locks of Love where it will be made into wigs for children.

Locks of Love is a non-profit that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.

The organization provides help to restore the children's self-esteem and confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers.

The hair-a-thon at West Middle School was coordinated by Lyndsay Pyles-Rogers to help promote student awareness of their ability to help others.

On a high note -- The Westminster High School Owl Marching Band concluded its competition season on Nov. 1, with a performance at the Bands of America Super Regional Championships at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

The 99-member WHS Marching Owls competed against 34 nationally-ranked southeastern bands. Westminster was the only band from Maryland and one of 12 top-scoring bands that made it through from the preliminary phase to the finals.

The band's Competition Show, titled "The Heart of Madness," was a musical tribute to the works of Edgar Allan Poe.

The show featured original music composed by band directors Mark Lortz and Brian Drake.

The band was awarded a score of 80.95, which earned fourth place -- the highest placement ever for Westminster in a national competition. The Owls were the smallest band to make the finals.

SCHS craft show -- South Carroll High School PTSA will host its first Holiday Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school cafeteria and first floor hall. There will be crafters and home party vendors. Admission is $2. PTSA members are admitted free with valid PTA membership card. Please contact Vicki James for details at vj1permail@aol.com.

Board meeting -- The Board of Education of Carroll County will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 5 p.m. in Room 007 of the Board of Education offices, 125 N. Court St., Westminster. The public is invited to attend. The agenda and back-up materials will be available at BoardDocs on the school system Web site, www.carrollk12.org.

Three Musketeers -- The swashbuckling epic, "The Three Musketeers," is coming to Westminster. This new adaptation, by playwright Ked Ludwig, is filled with daring heroes, evil villains, romance, intrigue and sword fighting.

Performances will take place Nov. 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. each night at Westminster High School. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door.

For details call Melissa Purdy, drama director, at 410-751-3630.

Friendly film -- A video, "It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend," will be shown at the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 6 to 8 p.m. The video, by Richard Lavoie, helps people to understand why children with disabilities have problems with social interactions and relationships. See the correct way to go on a play date, read body language, choose a friend, conduct a conversation, overcome shyness, and adjust to new situations. The presentation is free.

For details, call Cindy Senseney, Partners for Success, at 410-751-3955.

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