Community Events
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.
OCTOBER
Friday, October 24 - Saturday, October 25, 2025
Community involvement for kids – House of the Setting Sun
If you Dare to be Scared…follow the Pumpkins to Wendell Manor Asylum where the residents have taken over, Friday, October 24th & Saturday, October 25th, 7:30PM-11:00PM, located at 1313 Screamin' Hollow Road, GreenSpring, WV. Doors creep open for 13 nights, October 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 30th, and of course 31st with a Blackout Night on November 1st. Entrance is $15.00 per person and refreshments, souvenirs and pictures available, as well as an Escapre Room for an additional $5.00 per person. Check them out on Facebook and YouTube. We'll scare the yell outta ya!!
Saturday, October 25, 2025
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Frostburg Elks Lodge #470 is joining with the Frostburg Police Department, Saturday, October 25th from 10:00AM-1:00PM to support the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Campaign "TakeBackDay". If you have mediacations you no longer need, haven't used, or that have expired, bring them to the Frostburg Elks Prescription Drug collection site in front of the Frostburg Elks lodge at 126 East Main Street. Members of the Elks will join with memebers of Frostburg Police Department to collect and properluy dispose of your unneeded RX meds, no questions asked.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Halloween Trunk or Treat at the Kensington
The Kensington wil host a Halloween Trunk or Treat, Tuesday, October 28th, 4:30PM-6:30PM at One Baltimore Street, Cumberland. All kids will get candy and a coloring page. For more information contact Maranda at mmiller@kensington-evergreen.com or 301-287-5476.
Thursday, October 30 - Friday, October 31, 2025
Community involvement for kids – House of the Setting Sun
If you Dare to be Scared…follow the Pumpkins to Wendell Manor Asylum where the residents have taken over, Thursday, October 30th & Friday, October 31st, 7:30PM-11:00PM, located at 1313 Screamin' Hollow Road, GreenSpring, WV. Doors creep open for 13 nights, October 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 30th, and of course 31st with a Blackout Night on November 1st. Entrance is $15.00 per person and refreshments, souvenirs and pictures available, as well as an Escapre Room for an additional $5.00 per person. Check them out on Facebook and YouTube. We'll scare the yell outta ya!!
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Western MD Philanthropies and Mt. Ridge Westling Team Fundraiser
The Western Maryland Philanthropies, Inc will sponsor a Jackpot Bingo, Sunday, October 26th at Lashbaugh West at 2:00PM, to help raise funds for new mats for the Mountain Ridge Westling Team. Please come out and support the team.
NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 1, 2025
National Federation of the Blind Chapter Meeting
The National Federation of the Blind Maryland, Western Maryland Chapter is having its monthly virtual support meeting on Saturday, November 1st, at 10:00AM. Anyone interested in learning about blindness is welcome to attend. For more information visit them on Facebook at Western Maryland Blind Individuals Group.
Community involvement for kids – House of the Setting Sun
If you Dare to be Scared…follow the Pumpkins to Wendell Manor Asylum where the residents have taken over for Blackout Night, Saturday, November 1st, 7:30PM-11:00PM, located at 1313 Screamin' Hollow Road, GreenSpring, WV. Doors creep open for 13 nights, October 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 30th, and of course 31st with a Blackout Night on November 1st. Entrance is $15.00 per person and refreshments, souvenirs and pictures available, as well as an Escapre Room for an additional $5.00 per person. Check them out on Facebook and YouTube. We'll scare the yell outta ya!!
Friday, November 28, 2025
Christmas for Christ
Come celebrate the reason for the season at Christmas for Christ in the Allegany Museum, Friday, November 28th, 5:00PM-7:00PM. Stop in for a cup of hot chocolate and free crafts for kids before you head out to the tree lighting. Listen to traditional Christmas music and catch sneak peaks of Commander Company Theater's Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical and Frostburg Dance Academy"s "The Reason".
