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!

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.

There’s a new mobile public health service in Allegany County, and it’s coming to a community near you. The Allegany County Health Department H.E.A.L Mobile is bringing health resources, education, outreach, and clinical services to communities across the county. Check out their online calendar to see where the mobile unit will be, offering immunizations, reproductive health services, WIC, insurance enrollment, dental services, and more. Call 301-759-5000 or visit myalleganyhealth.org/healmobile for more information.

18/07/2026

Chicken BBQ 1/2 chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, and roll $10 1/2 chicken and roll $9 From 9:30 until sold out at the Bel Air Plaza. Sponsored by the Potomac Valley Lions Club

25/07/2026

Take a tour of the Evergreen Forest Garden and learn about the benefits of agroforestry! The one acre demo garden hosts a plethora of plant species throughout its nine sections. See real world examples of plants that thrive in various conditions in the forest that could be replicated on your property.

After the tour, we’ll transition and learn how to cultivate oyster mushrooms. Participants will each make and take their own mushroom baskets. You’ll learn the how-to, the supplies necessary, and care requirements to grow your own oyster mushrooms.

Location: Meet in the Science Discovery Center

Parking: Park behind the Brown House in the grass below the solar panels (right side). There is a set of stairs located to the left of the panels that you can use to get to the pavilion.

25/09/2026

The Fort Hill High School Band is hosting a 90th Alumni Reunion the weekend of September 25th and 26th, 2026! The event will kick off during the FH vs Hollidaysburg Varsity Football Game on Friday, September 25th and continue on Saturday, September 26th, with a gathering and picnic! Please join the “Fort Hill Band Alumni and 90th Reunion” page on Facebook for details and updates!!

26/09/2026

Family fun on the Farm– Join us for our last Open House of the year. Play pumpkin games including ring toss and bowling! Attend a special presentation Dining in Colonial Maryland by A Taste of History with Joyce White. Tour our museums and exhibits: Farmhouse Museum, Living Off the Land Agricultural Museum, Miner’s Mule Stable, Boarding House, Blacksmith Shop, Mine Opening, Gatehouse, and the 1822 Kitchen & Garden. Then, grab a bite to eat and visit with local vendors.

Parking: Please park in the upper parking lot and walk down over the hill. Spaces in the small lot beside the Gateway Pavilion are reserved for those needing ADA accessibility.

14/11/2026

Explore the Evergreen Farmhouse in full Christmas Fashion! Take a tour, drink hot coco, and decorate christmas cookies in the Learning Center. We’ll even have a gift wrapping station so you can bring a gift or two to decorate with all the works!

Parking: Please park in the upper parking lot and walk down over the hill. Spaces in the small lot beside the Gateway Pavilion are reserved for those needing ADA accessibility.

05/07/2026

Burlington First Baptist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School beginning Sunday, July 5 through Thursday, July 9 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. The Commencement Picnic will be held at 6:30 pm on Friday, July 10 at Putters Pike with free mini golfing. Classes are available for all ages – Babies through Adults. For more information call (304) 813-4346.

09/07/2026

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Washington and Smallwood streets, will hold Bountiful Blessings on Thursday, July 9th, from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. A photo ID is required for yearly registration. This program provides cleaning supplies, paper goods and personal hygiene items.

18/07/2026

The Eastern Garrett VOL fire dept will be holding a Pit beef dinner on July 18, 2026 from 10am-3pm or sold-out. Dinner will include smoked mac and cheese, beans for $18 or just a sandwiches for $10

26/07/2026

EAA Chapter 426 will host their Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast Sunday, July 26th, 8:00am until 12:00pm at the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport – CBE in Wiley Ford, WV. Breakfast will include hotcakes, home fries, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit cocktail, coffee and orange juice. All you can eat on the premises for $12 for adults and $6 for kids under the age of 12. Young Eagles will offer kids ages 8 to 17, weather and pilot availability permitting. For more information contact Katie Kight at 301-268-2624 or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eaachapter426.

01/08/2026

Summer Market Fest is a full summer day out built around good food, good drinks, music, shopping, games, family activities, and attractions. Guest can come hungry, bring the kids, meet up with friends, shop local, try the Food Truck Taste Tour, watch the cornhole tournament, ride the bull, get into the Foam Zone, and stay for the backyard style energy throughout the day. Presented by Queen City Social, Saturday, August 1st, 1:00PM to 8:00PM at Canal Place. Entry is free, tickets can be purchased for the Food Truck Taste Tour, there is an entry fee for the cornhole tournament and select activities are paid separately.