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Little Free Library

Little Free Library has opened in Historic downtown Cumberland. The Minecraft-themed Little Free Library is located at the corner of Merchants Alley and South Liberty Street. Take a book, leave a book. If you see a book you would like to read, feel free to take it with you. Return it to the Little Free Library when you have finished. Give a book and help keep this Little Free Library operating by leaving a book for others to read.


WV Parenting

There are currently 6,900 children in the state care in West Virgina, many of these children need a home. Burlington United Methodist Family Services is requestiong your help. They are in need of Foster Parents and loving homes. For more information on becoming a Foster Parent, please call 1-877-23-CHILD (24453), their friendly stasff are ready to talk to you!


National Federation of the Blind of Maryland Western Maryland Chapter

The Western Maryland chapter of the National Federation of the Blind is seeking new members as it starts its local membership drive! Are you blind, visually impaired or know someone who is or maybe you work with the visually impaired? Consider joining the state's fastest growing chapter here in Western Maryland. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles betwen blind people and our dreams. For more information about the Western Maryland chapter and the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland please call 443-426-4110 or email at info@nfbmd.org.


Hounds Around Town

Looking for a day filled with furry friends and fun? Then look no further than the Allegany County Animal Shelter's "Hounds Around Town" program, which allows individuals to sign a shelter dog out for the day. The most important thing is you are giving an adoptable shelter dog a much-needed break from the kennels and providing enrichment and socialization. For more information on the "Hounds Around Town" program, contact the shelter at 301-777-5930.



 

MARCH

 



Monday, March 18, 2024

Cumberland Renegades Spirit Night

Come out and support The Cumberland Renegades for an evening of New and Returning Player Spirit Night and Registration, Monday, March 18th, 5:00PM-8:00PM. this event will take place at Roy Roger's 624 Queen City Drive in Cumberland. 


Thursday, March 21 – Saturday, March 23, 2024

Fort Hill High School Performance

The Big Red Curtain Presents "On Your Feet" a new Broadway musical, Thusday, March 21st to Saturday, March 23rd at 7:00PM, doors opening 30 minutes prior to showtime in the Fort Hill High School Auditorium. "On Your Feet" is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent-and each other-to become international sensation: Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Tickets for all performaces is $10.


Saturday, March 23, 2024

Downtown Bedford Wine & Spirits Walk

It's time again for the Downtown Bedford Wine & Spirits Walk, Saturday, March 23rd 1:00pm-5:00pm. Enjoy samples from a wide variety of wineries, breweries and distilleries. Tickets are $25 per pseron and are non-refundable. Tickets available at the Downtown Bedford Office or go online at www.downtownbedford.com. Bedford…It All Happens Here.



 

APRIL

 



Thursday, April 11 – Saturday, April 13, 2024

Allegany Museum & Embassy Theatre Murder Mystery Benefit

The Allegany Museum and the Embassy Theatre will host a Murder Mystery Benefit on the evenings of Thursday, April 11th, Friday, April 12th and Saturday, April 13th. Written and directed by Tom Valentine, this interactive experience in the museum ballroom features an eight-member cast mingling throughout the crowd before the performance and dropping clues. Refreshments will be available at a cash bar, and charcuterie boards will be set at each table. Attendees will be invited to guess the murderer by ballot at the end of the performance. Prizes for winners include a Whiskey Rebellion ticket or a Triple Play theatrical event pass from the Embassy Theatre. A troupe of actors are on their way to NYC for the opening of a new show, "Titanic: Ship of Fools". They stop in Cumberland to rehearse at the Embassy Theatre but end up at the Allegany Museum instead. All the cast members have reasons to murder the leading lady, Donna. During a rehearsal, the lights go out…a scream is heard…and Donna ends up dead. Seating is limited to 100 peopple per night. Tickets will be $40 per person and a ticket link for this joint benefit is available on the websites and Facebook pages of both the Allegany Museum and Embassy Theatre.