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.
DECEMBER
Friday, December 5, 2025
Food Drive Dealine
Kick Masters Karate & American Martial Arts Academy are teaming up for a Food Drive to help kick hunger! They are asking the community to please donate non-perishable food items to benefit the Western Maryland Food Bank here in Cumberland. Food can be dropped off at either school location, Kick Masters Karate: 16318 Claysville Road, Frostburg (behind the Clarysville Motel) and American Martial Arts Academy: 6 Lane Ave, LaVale (behind the LaVale post office). Deadline for the Food Drive will be Friday, December 5th. Thank you to everyone!
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.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Bountiful Blessings
St. Paul Luthern Church, Washington and Smallwood streets, will hold Bountiful Blessings on Thursday, December 11th, from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. A photo ID is required for yearly registration. This will be the only giveaway in December. The program provides cleaning supplies, paper goods and personal hygiene items.
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.
Saturday, December 13 – Sunday, December 14, 2025
Holiday Model Railroad Open House
Come out for the Mon Valley Railroad Histoical Society's Holiday Model Railroad Open House, Saturday, December 13th, 10:00AM- 4:00PM and Sunday, December 14th, 12:00PM-4:00PM, 5000 Green Bag Road (Mountineer Mall), Morgantown, WV. Three model railroads will be running, plus Christmas music, used HO & Lionel trains for sale. For more information call Rich Henderson 304-276-1046 or visit their website www.MVRRHS.org or Facebook page www.facebook.com/MVRRHS.
