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.
APRIL
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Turn in your unused or expired prescription medications for safe disposal at PharmaCare of Frostburg, Tuesday, April 29th 2:00PM to 6:00PM, 11020 New Georges Creek Road, SW. Funding provided by the Allegany County Health Deaprtment Opioid Misuse Prevention Program through the Behavioral Health Admin and SAMHSA, Maryland State Police,Allegany County Sheriff's Office, City of Cumberland Police Department, and the City of Frostburg Police Department.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
National Day of Prayer – Prayer Rally
The community is invited to the 29th Cumberland Area National Day of Prayer Evening Prayer Rally, Wednesday, April 30th, 6:30PM at Central Assembly of God, 2020 Bedford Road. Guest Speaker will be Jonathan Feldstein founder and president of Genesis 123 Foundation, a US based non-profit, whose mission is to build bridges between Jews & Christians with Israel in ways that are new, unique, and meaningful. A community choir will perform and free childcare will be provided. A freewill offering wil be taken. For more information visit www.cumberlandareandp.com or check out their Facebook page.
MAY
Thursday, May 1, 2025
National Day of Prayer Breakfast
Join the Community on the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 1st for the annual breakfast, 8:00AM at the Allegany County Fairground Multipurpose building, 11490 Moss Ave. Guest Speaker will be Jonathan Feldstein founder and president of Genesis 123 Foundation, a US based non-profit, whose mission is to build bridges between Jews & Christians with Israel in ways that are new, unique, and meaningful. Tickets for this event are $20 and required for non-sponsors and can be purchased at www.cumberlandareandp.com or check out their Facebook page.
National Day of Prayer Outdoor Observance
The community is invited to join the Cumberland Area National Day of Prayer Outdooe Observance at 11:00AM at 57 Liberty Street, Cumberland. There will be live music and a time of prayer. This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Spring Carnival
The Fountain Primary PTO would like to invite you to come out and join them for their Spring Carnival, Saturday, May 3rd at 289 Fountain School Road, 11:00AM to 3:00PM, Ticket sold at the door. There will be games, face painting, concessions, vendors, and a lot more! For more information about vendor opportunities contact Mary Beth Stahlman 301-876-1669.
Friday, May 9 – Sunday, May 11, 2025
Embassy Theatre – Little Women
Jo March isn't your typical Victorian lady. She's indecorous and headstrong, one day she will be a great American novelist and she gives the audience her greatest story: that of the March sisters, four dreamers destined to be imperfect women. The Embassy Theatre's performace of "Little Women" is a play adapted by Kate Hamill from the novel by Louisa May Alcott, to be performed Friday, May 9th & Saturday, May 10th at 8:00PM and Sunday, May 11th at 2:00PM. An additional Saturday matinee is scheduled for Saturday, May 10th at 2:00PM. Please call the Embassy at 240-362-7183 for more information and to make reservations, general admission is $18 and senior is $16. Please call the Embassy by April 9th for information and reservations for the Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday May 11th at 11:00AM. The Embassy Theatre is located at 49 Baltimore Street, free parking is available weekends and evenings at the CBIZ parking lot on Mechanic Street.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Embassy Theatre Mother's Day Brunch
This year treat your mother to brunch and a play! For Mother's Day, Sunday April 11th, the Embassy will serve a light collation with a complementary mimosa for $20 per person in addition to the general or senior admission fee of $18/16. Brunch will be served at 11:00AM, two hours before the theatre doors open for the performance of "Little Women"
Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18, 2025
Embassy Theatre – Little Women
Jo March isn't your typical Victorian lady. She's indecorous and headstrong, one day she will be a great American novelist and she gives the audience her greatest story: that of the March sisters, four dreamers destined to be imperfect women. The Embassy Theatre's performace of "Little Women" is a play adapted by Kate Hamill from the novel by Louisa May Alcott, to be performed Friday, May 16th & Saturday, May 17th at 8:00PM and Sunday, May 18th at 2:00PM. Please call the Embassy at 240-362-7183 for more information and to make reservations, general admission is $18 and senior is $16. The Embassy Theatre is located at 49 Baltimore Street, free parking is available weekends and evenings at the CBIZ parking lot on Mechanic Street.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Wellersburg VFD Chicken Fry and Vendor Show
Come support the Wellersburg Volunteer Fire Department for their monthly Chicken Fry, Saturday, May 17th, 11:00AM – 7:00PM. Dinners are $10 per person and includes 1/4 chicken, cole slaw, french fries and a roll. Remember in Wellersburg, every 3rd Saturday is always Fry Day!
Saturday, May 24, 2025
2025 Western Maryland Kidney Walk
Support the UPMC Western Maryland Dialysis Unit courtesy of the Western Maryland Kidney Warriors, Saturday, May 24th, 4:00PM-6:00PM at Canal Place. Registrations begins at 3:00PM. There will be live music on the main stage following the walk.
Sunday, May 25, 2025
EAA Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
Welcome to the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 426 Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast, Sunday, May 25th 8:00AM to 12:00PM at the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport in Wiley Ford, WV. Breakfast will include hotcakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, sausage gravy, fried potatoes, fruit cocktail, coffee and orange juice. All you can eat on the premises for $12.00 Adults and $6.00 under the age of 12. "Young Eagle" flights will not be held this yeat at the regular breakfasts, but will be announced later as a Young Eagle's Day. For more information contact Katie Kight at 301-268-2624 or check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eaachapter426
JUNE
Firday, June 6 – Saturday, June 7, 2025
Dukes of Hazzard Stunt show
Come out for two days of fun at the Allegany County Fairground for the Northeast Ohio Dukes of Hazzard Stunt Show, sponsored by the Wellersburg, Corrginville and Hyndman VFDs, Friday, June 6th and Saturday, June 7th. Featuring the General Lee Jump, police chases, a car show, vendors, tip games, food and beer. Plus a band party Friday night. Camping will be available Thursday through Sunday. For more information and a scheudle of times and events, check out the VFD's Facebook pages.
Sunday, June 25, 2025
EAA Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
Welcome to the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 426 Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast, Sunday, June 29th 8:00AM to 12:00PM at the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport in Wiley Ford, WV. Breakfast will include hotcakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, sausage gravy, fried potatoes, fruit cocktail, coffee and orange juice. All you can eat on the premises for $12.00 Adults and $6.00 under the age of 12. "Young Eagle" flights will not be held this yeat at the regular breakfasts, but will be announced later as a Young Eagle's Day. For more information contact Katie Kight at 301-268-2624 or check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eaachapter426
JULY
Sunday, July 25, 2025
EAA Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
Welcome to the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 426 Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast, Sunday, July 27th 8:00AM to 12:00PM at the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport in Wiley Ford, WV. Breakfast will include hotcakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, sausage gravy, fried potatoes, fruit cocktail, coffee and orange juice. All you can eat on the premises for $12.00 Adults and $6.00 under the age of 12. "Young Eagle" flights will not be held this yeat at the regular breakfasts, but will be announced later as a Young Eagle's Day. For more information contact Katie Kight at 301-268-2624 or check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eaachapter426.
