Community Events
NOVEMBER 2018
Western Maryland Food Bank's 30th Annual Bags of Plenty Campaign
During the month of November, The Western Maryland Food Bank is celebrating its 30th annual year, Our Bags of Plenty campaign which began in 1988. Help us make this the biggest and best Bags of Plenty we have ever had. Together, we are making a difference! But, we need you to continue in the fight against hunger. Just fill any bag with food and drop off at any of our many locations now through December 14. Or you can donate financially by sending in a check or go to our website at www.wmdfoodbank.org. Drop off sites are as follows: Cumberland-Dollar General on Greene Street and Industrial Boulevard: Cumberland Fire Departmen; Martin's Food Market; Sav-A-Lot on Industrial Boulevard and Queen City Drive. Cresaptown-Dollar General and Weis. Ellerslie-Dollar General and Mr. T's Mini-Mart. Frostburg-Dollar General, Sav-A-Lot and Weis. LaVale-Dollar General; Maartin's Food Market and Walmart. Westernport-Dollar General
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Oldtown Fire Department Flea Market
Old Town Fire Department Flea Market will be held on November 17th from 8:00AM-2:00PM. Come set up, Friday, November 16th, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Ft. Ashby Vol Fire Co.
Ham and Oyster Dinner, held on Saturday, November 17th, 4:00PM until sold out. Oyster Dinner-$14.00, Ham Dinner-$11.00, dinners include buttered potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, roll, dessert and drink. Like them on Facebook for more information
Monday, November 19, 2018
Ft. Ashby Vol. Fire Co. Hunters Breakfast
An All You Can Eat Hunters Breakfast will be held at the Ft. Ashby Vol. Fire Co. Monday, November 19th 4:00AM till 9:00AM. $8.00-Adults, $4.00-5 to 10 years old, Free-Under 5. Breakfast includes: pancakes, scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage, bacon, sausage gravy & biscuits, coffee, OJ, milk. Like them on Facebook for more information.
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Westernport Christmas Tree Lighting
The Annual Westernport Christmas Tree Lighting will be help on Wednesday, November 21st beginning at 5:30PM in the old Kenny's Market parking lot.
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Friendship Haven Church Thanksgiving Dinner
Come fellowship with Friendship Haven Church, Thursday, November 22nd, 12PM-5PM, for their Thanksgiving dinner at 22 N. Mechanic St. Dinner is open to the general public, with daycare available, Handicap accessible, hearing impaired availablity, music ministry & plenty of parking. For more information please call 301-724-2382
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Shop Small Saturday in Downtown Cumberland
Sure it's easy to order gifts on Amazon, but when you shop locally, you help support your neighbors & community and get amazing personal and unique gifts. Saturday, November 24th is Shop Small Saturday in Downtown Cumberland. Come down and check out the great locally owned shops and boutiques. Enjoy a meal at one of our terrific locally owned restaurants. Suppost the community that you live in- Shop Small.
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Mt. Savage Christmas Tree Lighting & Party
Mark your calendar for Sunday, November 25th at 6:00PM for the Mt. Savage Christmas Tree Lighting & Party, at the Community Park. Come and sing with the Mt. Savage UMC's Priase team and then walk across to the Mt. Savage Firehall to enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, crafts and get a treat from the old man himself, Santa Claus.
DECEMBER 2018
Saturday, December 1, 2018
West Virginia Cancer Crusaders ELF Benefit
The Indie on Main in Keyser, WV, will host its second benefit fundraiser for West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders, Saturday, December 1st at 1:30PM. The event is sponsored by Potomac State College student Film Club. Proceeds from the showing of the movie, ELF will benefit West Virginia Cancer Crusaders in providing support to victims and survivors of childhood cancer. All profits from movie ticket sales benefit the Crusaders. The Indie on Main is located at 15 N. Main Street, Keyser, WV. For more information please call 304-359-4254 or check us out on Facebook.
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Coney Christmas Celebration
Visit Lonaconing, Maryland on Saturday, December 8th for our annual Coney Christmas celebration. Help us kick off the holiday season wiith a full day of family fun. Enjoy sleigh rides, pictures with Santa and the Grinch, bake sales and craft shows, cookie decorating, story time, letters to Santa, bounce house, face painting, and more! Start your day at 8:00AM with breakfast at the Armory, watch the parade at 11:00AM, followed by a day full of activites. For a complete schedule of events visit our "Coney Christams" Facebook page or email coneydays@gmail.com.
2nd Annual Savage Olde Fashion Christmas
Come join the 2nd Annual Olde Fashion Christmas, on Saturday, December 8th 10AM-3:00PM at St. Patrick's Hall, Mt. Savage, MD. All poroceeds go to Mt. Savage Methodist Youth Group.
