Community Events
Head Start & Early Head Start Program
The Head Start and Early Head Start Program has open and ongoing enrollment opportunities for children ages birth to 5. While enrollment takes place all year, there are open slots coming up at the beginning of the new school year. There are openings available county-wide, but specific areas with the most openings include Mount Savage and Lonaconing/Westernport areas. Apply now to make sure you do not miss out! For more information please contact Stacy Funkhouser at 301-783-1730.
JUNE 2019
Evergreen Heritage Center 2019 Discovery Camp 2019 Registration
The EHC is a beautifully landscaped 130 acre historical site adjacent to the Great Allegheny Passsage, near Mount Savage in Allegany County. This farm, which is on the National Register of Historic Properties, includes the original farmhouse and barns as well as acres of gardens, greenhouses, and even a sawmill. This summer the EHC is offering four discovery camps and scholarships are available for chldren qualifying for USDA's free and reduced meal program. These camps include three camps for children entering grades 3-7. Art in the Outdoors (week of June 24th from 9AM-3PM); Science Discovery Camp (week of July 8th from 9AM to 3PM): Grow it, Cook it Camp (week of July 22nd from 9AM-3PM). The Evergreen Heritage Center is also offering a Young Naturalists camp for children entering grades 1-3, the week of July 15th from 9AM-1PM. For more information or to register for any of these summer camps, call 301-687-0664 or email foundation at evergreenheritagecenter.org. More camp information is also available on the Evergreen Heritage Center web site www.evergreenheritagecenter.org.
JULY
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Women of Emmanuel Spirit Night
Come out and join the Women of Emmanuel who will be hosting a Spirit Night at Rouy Roger's, on Wednesday, July 17th from 5:00PM-8:00PM. There will also be a bake sale
Fort Hill Cheerleading Pork BBQ Fundraiser
Come out for the Fort Hill Cheerleading Fundraiser, Wednesday, July 17th 6:00PM-8:00PM, in back parking lot of school. Tickets are $8.00, which includes sandwich and chips. If you would like to purchase tickets in advance please contact Tammy Jones 301-707-5775
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Frontiers in Faith Vaction Bible Club
Kids and Cowboys ages 3-12 are welcome to jon us for the Frontiers in Faith Vacation Bible Cub for one day only, Saturday, July 20th. Enjoy free snacks, lunch, games, and crafts at this adventure in the Old West! Faith Presbyterian Church, 103 Mustophal Drive, LaVale,. 301-729.0100, fiathpca.org.
Monday, July 22, 2019
LaVale Civic Improvement Association
The LaVale Civic Improvemnet Association (LCIA) in conjunction with the Braddock Run Watershed Association will meet on Monday, July 22nd at 7:00PM at Christ Luthern Church, located on Vocke Road in LaVale. The church is near the Vocke Road entrance to 68.There will be a full agenda, including a discussion about the LaVale community parks and improvement projects. All LaVale neighbors are invited to this meeting. Please see www.lavale.org or email lcia21502@gmail.com for contact information and details about the two organizations.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Spirit Night
There will be a Spirit Night at Roy Rogers in Cumberland on July 24th from 5:00PM to 8:00PM benefiting the MRHS Music Dept and their trip to WDW in the fall to do workshops and perform at Magic Kingdom and Epcot.
Saturday, July, 27th, 2019
Fort Hill Cheerleaders Car Wash
Come out to the Cumberland Auto Zone, 617 Park Street, Saturday, July 27th from 10:00AM – 2:00PM for a Car Wash to support the Fort Hill Cheerleaders.
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
Come out to the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport-CBE for the EAA Chapter 426 Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast, Sunday, July 28th 9:00AM until 1:00PM. All you can eat for one low price, Adults-$8, Children under the age of 12-$6, includes hotcakes, french toast, scrambled eggs, homefries, sausages, sausage gravy, fruit cocktail, coffee & orange juice, eat on premises only.. Free Young Eagle Airplane Rides ages 8 thru 17, weather permitting & pilots available. For more information contact Katie Kight at 301-268-2624. or check them on Facebook – www.facebook.com/eaachapter426
Monday, July 29, 2019
Tall Tales at the Library
Fact or Fiction? – You be the judge! Award-winning storytellers Katie and Otto Ross will perform Tall Tales and music form Appalachain history at the LaVale Library on July 29th at 6:30PM. Their stories will range from life on the C&O Canal to true stories about historic figues. For more than 25 years the Ross' have been performing at festivals, places of worship, museums, libraries and more across the country. Katie and Otto's style of performance interactively weaves stories and music together and engages all ages. This event is free and open to the public and part of the Allegany County Library System's Summer@Your Library 2019.
AUGUST
Thursday, August, 1, 2019
Spirit Night
There will be a Spirit Night on Thursday, August 1st at Roy Roger's Restaurant, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM, to benefit the American Cnacer Society. This event is sponsored by the Relay for Life team, Family & Friends Against Cancer. Roy Roger's donates 25% of their sales during Spirit Night hours (including the drive thru) towards our cause. There is also an awesome bake sale! Thank you in advance, for supporting the American Cancer Society!
Friday, August 2, 2019
St. Joseph Catholic Church Crab Feed
A Crab dinner fundraiser at Riggie Hall, St. Joseph Catholic Church will be held, Friday, August, 2nd, 6:00PM-8:30PM, 17630 Virginia Avenue, Hagerstown, MD, at the corner of Halfway Blvd and Virginia Ave. Doors open at 5:30PM. Tickets are $45 per person for crabs, $25 for non-crab dinner per person and persons under 16 years old. TIckets available at www.cpswc.org or at the office Monday through Friday from 9:00AM-2:00PM. Dinner includes crabs with Chesapeake Bay crabs, crab soup, fried chicken, hotdogs, Eastern Shore corn, baked beans, assorted desserts, and beverages.
Saturday, August 3, 2019
Peach Festival
The Palo Alto United Methodist Church is having a Peach Festival, Saturday, August 3rd, from 11:00AM to 2:00PM, at 1798 Hydman Rd, Hyndman, PA. Lots of Peach desserts – homemade ice cream, peach pie, peach crisp, peach dumplings, peach cake, and peach cobblers. Plus hotdogs, sloppy Joes, BBQ ham, macaroni and potato salad, baked beans and drinks
Sunday, August 4, 2019
The Frsotburg Arion Band
A Free concert will be presented by The Frsotburg Arion Band, Sunday, August 4th at 2:00PM at Mountain Ridge High School in Frostburg. The concert is free and open to the public. Broadway, Motown, Dixieland, patriotic, and orchestral pieces are all on the program. For more information, please call 301-268-5168 or email info@arionband.org.
Friday, August 9 – Saturday, August 10, 2019
2nd Annual Ellerslie Days
Vendros, food, fun for all. New events being added daily! Events for kids are free both days. Beginning Friday, August 9th, 3:00PM-10:00PM-vendor and kids acvities start at 4:00PM, Kids Power Wheels Deby, at 6:00PM, followed by Karaoke by DJ MixItUpEntertainment 7:00PM to 10:00PM. Saturday, August 10th, Vendor and Kids Activites will begin at 10:00AM. Solid Gold Band will perform from 10:00AM to 1:00PM. Ellerslie United Methodist will hold their bake sale 10:00AM-4:00PM. Check out the Allegany County Animal Adoption Event 11:00AM-3:00PM. There will be Pony rides by DayDream Farms 11:00AM-3:00PM. Kids events include, Kids Candy Drop at 1:00PM and Magician at 2:00PM. Fender Ridge Band performing at 2:00PM-5:00PM. Plus there will be an Antique car and Motorcycle Cruise In from 2:00 to 5:30PM. JFT1 Bubble Soccer, Archery Tag, and Snookball 2:00PM-6:00PM. Plus the Firemen's Antique Car and Emergency Services Parade at 6:00PM. 4 Against All band will perform form 6:30PM to 9:30PM. Fireword show at 9:30PM are sponsored by Shaffer Construction.
Friday, August 9, 2019
Drive In Dinner and Car Cruise
Come out for a Drive in Dinner and Car Cruise In on Friday, August 9th from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at the GEARS building located at 116 Industrial Park Drive, Accidnet, MD. Free admission. Enjoy food, including grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, french fries, hand-dipped milkshakes, root beer floats, and more. Table and car side service available. There will be music, robotics activities for all ages, and raffles. Proceeeds benefit FTC Team 2818 G-FORCE, a local 4-H robotics team.
Saturday, August 17th, 2019
Fort Hill Cheerleaders Car Wash
Come out to the Cumberland Auto Zone, 617 Park Street, Saturday, August 17th from 10:00AM – 2:00PM for a Car Wash to support the Fort Hill Cheerleaders.
Monday, August 19, 2019
Fort Hill Cheerling Spirit Night
Come out to Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, 1217 National Highway on Monday, August 19th, 5:00PM-9:00PM for the Fort Hill Cheerling Spirit Night. Please be sure to tell your server that you are there to support the Fort Hill Cheerlers.
Cookbook Group Briging Delicious to the Library
The Allegany Library Cookbook Group meets the third Monday of each month at LaVale Library from 6-7PM to taste, share and discuss all things food. On August 19th learn about canning and preserving food with University of Maryland Extension Office Educator, Lisa McCoy. The Cookbook Group is open to the public and there is no charge to attend. Sharing a dish is encouraged but not required. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsay Lindsay at llindsay@alleganycountylibrary.info or 301-777-1200
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
Come out to the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport-CBE for the EAA Chapter 426 Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast, Sunday, August 25th 9:00AM until 1:00PM. All you can eat for one low price, Adults-$8, Children under the age of 12-$6, includes hotcakes, french toast, scrambled eggs, homefries, sausages, sausage gravy, fruit cocktail, coffee & orange juice, eat on premises only.. Free Young Eagle Airplane Rides ages 8 thru 17, weather permitting & pilots available. For more information contact Katie Kight at 301-268-2624. or check them on Facebook – www.facebook.com/eaachapter426
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Super Cruise
The 19th Super Cruise Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, August 31st, 5:00PM-9:00PM, Rt 51 Industrial Boulevard South Cumberland. Free registration at Classic Car Wash. Locations are Classic Car Wash, Burger King, Dairy Queen, McDonald's and Pizza Hut. Two door prizes, for registered partipants only, must be present to win at 9:00PM. Special Dash Plaques, Goodie Bags, Enterainment at each location, Cruise on the Boulevard, California Style Cruise-In. This is the time for all Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles to make the scene. 500+ vehicles. For more information call LeRoy Nixon 301-722-1212 or Gary Bartik 301-724-4339.
SEPTEMBER
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
Come out to the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport-CBE for the EAA Chapter 426 Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast, Sunday, September 29th 9:00AM until 1:00PM. All you can eat for one low price, Adults-$8, Children under the age of 12-$6, includes hotcakes, french toast, scrambled eggs, homefries, sausages, sausage gravy, fruit cocktail, coffee & orange juice, eat on premises only.. Free Young Eagle Airplane Rides ages 8 thru 17, weather permitting & pilots available. For more information contact Katie Kight at 301-268-2624. or check them on Facebook – www.facebook.com/eaachapter426
OCTOBER
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
Come out to the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport-CBE for the EAA Chapter 426 Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast, Sunday, October 27th 9:00AM until 1:00PM. All you can eat for one low price, Adults-$8, Children under the age of 12-$6, includes hotcakes, french toast, scrambled eggs, homefries, sausages, sausage gravy, fruit cocktail, coffee & orange juice, eat on premises only.. Free Young Eagle Airplane Rides ages 8 thru 17, weather permitting & pilots available. For more information contact Katie Kight at 301-268-2624. or check them on Facebook – www.facebook.com/eaachapter426
