The rock opera, "Jesus Christ Superstar," under the direction of Ken Krintz will open at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 10752 Scaggsville Road, May 14 with a pay-what-you-can preview. Other performances are May 15-17. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and younger. All shows begin at 8 p.m.

The musical tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus, played by Matt Nance. The story is from the point of view of Judas, played by Jim Gerhardt. The role of Mary is performed by Laura Dennis. Danny Romeo is Pilate, Andy Baldwin is Caiaphas, Willie Foy is Annas, Krintz is Herod, Steven Lutz is Simon Zealotes and Christopher Wilson is Peter. The musical has surrealistic overtones and is set in an inner city.

The musical director is Mariano Vales and Kristin Rigsby, of the Timonium Dinner Theatre, is the choreographer.

Hammond Elementary School will hold its annual spring garage sale May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (rain date is May 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Anyone with gently used goods, may reserve a space at this event.

Reservation forms may be picked up at Hammond Elementary, or printed from the school Web site at www.hespta.org/garage-sale.html. All spaces need to be reserved by April 27. Call Cathy Barrett at 301-604-1971.

The PTA Nominating Committee at Hammond Elementary is searching for parents who would like to serve as PTA officers next year. For descriptions of the duties performed by the officers, please see the PTA Web site at www.hespta.org. If you or someone you know would like to be a PTA officer e-mail Adina Sommerkamp at sommerkamp@aol.com.

The Reservoir High School PTSA is accepting nominations for executive board positions for the 2008-2009 school year. If you are interested in helping the students of Reservoir in this important way e-mail Molly Grover, Molly_grover@yahoo.com or Dennis Castleman, rhsptapres@yahoo.com.

Russell Huang, a Reservoir High School student, received the highest honors at the Howard County Mathematics League competition April 9. Brian Schuler received top-scorer honors.

A mural that was completed by National Art Honor Society students is hanging next to the student services office at Reservoir High. Congratulations to Ryan Griffin, Catie Richeson, Jayme Brown, Anuli Akanegbu, Megan Thorburn, Nikki Demos, Michelle Patschke. Chris Koslowski, Christine Long, Jemini Patel, Zoe Wright, Komal Zehrah, Wade Glenn, Greg Gardner and Nina Patel for their work. National Art Honor Society students are making the table centerpieces for the Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts fundraiser May 19 at Toby's Dinner Theatre, in Baltimore.

The personalized, engraved brick sale continues at Gorman Crossing Elementary School until May 9. Don't miss the opportunity to buy a brick that will be permanently set into a pathway in front of the school. The cost of a dedicated brick is $40. Order forms are at www.hcpss.org/gces.

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