Community Events
Blind Industries
The Blind Industries (BISM) is having training for individuals that are experiencing vision loss. This is a free training to assist with technology, independent living, mobility skills. braille and emotional support. For more information. please contact Cindy Holden at 304-209-1758 or email cholden@bism.org
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.
NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Mercy Outreach Holiday Event
Come out for the Mercy Outreach Holiday Event, Saturday, November 22nd, 9:00AM – 12:00PM at Frankfort Elementary, 111 Rocket Place, Ridgeley, WV. The community is invited to a free give away, which includes: kids clothes, kids PJs, coats, shoes, blankets, hygiene products, food products and Bible & devotional books. Plus there will be a Secret Santa Workshop, cookie decorating, and music. So much holiday fun for the family!
Special BINGO
The Western Maryland Philanthropies will host a Special BINGO night, Saturday, November 22nd, doors open 1:00PM-4:00PM at Lashbaugh's West, Frostburg. $20 includes 17 hard card games plus a $2 discount on food. Now playing $125 per game with doors opening at 11:30 with an Early Bird Quickie to follow. Quickies available at the door. The Teen Christmas Project will provide gifts for 30 teens in the Mount Savage Middle, Westmar Middle and Mountain Ridge High School district. If you can not buy a BINGO ticket but wish to contribute, gift cards to McDonalds or Sheetz would be appreciated as well as monetary donations. CHecks payable to Curtis & Grammy Kind Kids. Western Maryland Philanthropies is the non profit organization that holds BINGO to help area organizations and clubs raise money for specific goals and programs.
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".
DECEMBER
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Hand-Crafted with Love Fair
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hold its annual Hand-crafted with Love artisan gift Fair, Saturday, December 6th, 10:00AM-4:00PM at 211 S. Lee Street, Cumberland. There is something for everyone on your holiday gift list…fiber artisan, candles, sun catchers, jewelry, gnomes, and more. Local author Seamus Muir will be signing his books. There will also be a bake sale. This is a great way to keep your dollars local while supporting friends and neighbors.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
A Mountain Maryland Christmas
If you'd like to put a little bit of bluegrass in your Christmas, come to "A Mountain Maryland Christmas: A Folk Music Celebration", Saturday, December 13th at 2:00PM at St. John's Luthern Church at the corner of Fourth and Arch Streets. This concert is free and will include local musicians…Jody Mosser, Ray Bruckman and Byrne Klay. Following the concert there will be hot cider, shortbread and apple cake.
