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!

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.

There’s a new mobile public health service in Allegany County, and it’s coming to a community near you. The Allegany County Health Department H.E.A.L Mobile is bringing health resources, education, outreach, and clinical services to communities across the county. Check out their online calendar to see where the mobile unit will be, offering immunizations, reproductive health services, WIC, insurance enrollment, dental services, and more. Call 301-759-5000 or visit myalleganyhealth.org/healmobile for more information.

09/25/2026

The Fort Hill High School Band is hosting a 90th Alumni Reunion the weekend of September 25th and 26th, 2026! The event will kick off during the FH vs Hollidaysburg Varsity Football Game on Friday, September 25th and continue on Saturday, September 26th, with a gathering and picnic! Please join the “Fort Hill Band Alumni and 90th Reunion” page on Facebook for details and updates!!

09/26/2026

Family fun on the Farm– Join us for our last Open House of the year. Play pumpkin games including ring toss and bowling! Attend a special presentation Dining in Colonial Maryland by A Taste of History with Joyce White. Tour our museums and exhibits: Farmhouse Museum, Living Off the Land Agricultural Museum, Miner’s Mule Stable, Boarding House, Blacksmith Shop, Mine Opening, Gatehouse, and the 1822 Kitchen & Garden. Then, grab a bite to eat and visit with local vendors.

Parking: Please park in the upper parking lot and walk down over the hill. Spaces in the small lot beside the Gateway Pavilion are reserved for those needing ADA accessibility.

11/14/2026

Explore the Evergreen Farmhouse in full Christmas Fashion! Take a tour, drink hot coco, and decorate christmas cookies in the Learning Center. We’ll even have a gift wrapping station so you can bring a gift or two to decorate with all the works!

Parking: Please park in the upper parking lot and walk down over the hill. Spaces in the small lot beside the Gateway Pavilion are reserved for those needing ADA accessibility.

08/27/2026

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Washington and Smallwood streets, will hold Bountiful Blessings on Thursday, August 27th, from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. A photo ID is required for yearly registration. This program provides cleaning supplies, paper goods and personal hygiene items.

08/28/2026

The Promissory Note: A Visual Audit of the American Dream
Opening Reception
Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Roper Gallery, Frostburg State University

Join artist Pedro Ledesma III for the opening reception of The Promissory Note: A Visual Audit of the American Dream, a major new exhibition created over the past year in Allegany County.

Through photography, historical processes, archival materials, and community participation, the exhibition explores how America’s founding promises are lived and experienced today. Featuring local landscapes, historic sites, schools, and community members, the work connects Western Maryland to broader questions about the American experience.

Highlights include 19th-century wet-plate collodion photographs made on glass at the Union Grove Schoolhouse, large-scale photographs, and a 40-foot installation of approximately 60 silhouetted community members.

The opening reception is free and open to the public. Meet the artist and experience the first major presentation of this ongoing project.

The exhibition will be on view through October 2, 2026, Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

08/29/2026

Join the C&O Canal Trust for summer volunteer projects in Cumberland, Saturday, August 29th for the Canal Community Days. They will be cleaning up the park at mile 184.5 where the C&O meets the GAP. Volunteers will participate in public land stewardship and have the opportunity to learn about responsible recreation, Leave No Trace principles, and the lasting impact of caring for our local national park. All ages are welcome, but parents must remain on-site and responsible for their children the entire time. No drop-offs. Student Service Learning (SSL) hours are available; just bring your forms from school and they will be happy to sign them. Please register at https://www.canaltrust.org/2026/06/allegany-county-canal-community-days-registration/. For questions contact them at volunteer@canaltrust.org.

08/29/2026

The Mon Valley Railroad Historical Society will host a Back to School Model Railroad Open House, Saturday, August 29th, 10:00AM to 4:00PM at Mountaineer Mall (near the center court), 5000 Green Bag Road, Morgantown, WV. Admission for this event is free, but donations are gladly accepted. Used Lionel & HO trains for sale and lots of model railroading. For more information go to www.MVRRHS.org or www.facebook.com/MVRRHS.

08/30/2026

The Mon Valley Railroad Historical Society will host a Back to School Model Railroad Open House, Sunday, August 30th, 12:00PMM to 4:00PM at Mountaineer Mall (near the center court), 5000 Green Bag Road, Morgantown, WV. Admission for this event is free, but donations are gladly accepted. Used Lionel & HO trains for sale and lots of model railroading. For more information go to www.MVRRHS.org or www.facebook.com/MVRRHS.

09/02/2026

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BLOOD DRIVE-14200 McMullen Highway, Cresaptown

09/09/2026

Chicken Dinner -Dressing, Potatoes & Gravy, vegetable, Cole Slaw, Roll, Dessert. Barton Firemens Armory

09/12/2026

Join the Alliance for an unforgettable journey to the Flight 93 National Memorial! The September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance is honored to host its 8th annual Tour de Trail: Flight 93 National Memorial event in 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. This commemorative bike ride travels through the scenic Laurel Highlands region of Pennsylvania and includes a meaningful loop through the grounds of the Flight 93 National Memorial.

Please join the Alliance on Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a 24-mile ride beginning in Berlin, PA, traveling to the Flight 93 National Memorial, and back. Holding this ride on September 12 is quite significant. While September 11 is a day of remembrance and reflection, September 12 represents the day the nation came together in the aftermath and made the commitment to Never Forget. This ride is an opportunity to carry that spirit forward, honoring the courage and resilience that followed September 11 by moving together on the 9/11 National Memorial Trail.

In recognition of the 25th anniversary, cyclists will be welcomed at the Flight 93 National Memorial by an interpretative ranger from the National Park Service, who will present “The Story of Flight 93.” Participants will also have the opportunity to hear from board member, Debby Borza, whose daughter, Deora, was the youngest person aboard United Flight 93 on September 11, 2001.

09/18/2026

The LaVale Lions will hold their Fall Chicken BBQ, Friday, September 18, 10:00AM – 7:30PM or until sold out of days allotment, at the LaVale Lions Field on Braddock Road.

09/19/2026

The LaVale Lions will hold their Fall Chicken BBQ, Saturday, September 19, 10:00AM – 7:30PM or until sold out of days allotment, at the LaVale Lions Field on Braddock Road.

09/20/2026

The LaVale Lions will hold their Fall Chicken BBQ, Sunday, September 20, 10:00AM until sold out of days allotment, at the LaVale Lions Field on Braddock Road.

10/14/2026

CASA of Western MD will host their 2nd Annual Fall BINGO Blitz, Wednesday, October 14th, 6:00PM-8:30PM at CIty Place in Frostburg. The Fall themed event will feature BINGO games, vendors, themed prizes, and jar tips. Hotdogs, soft drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase. The venue is sponsored by the City of Frostburg. Early Bird tickets are available for $25 each until September 15th when prices will increase to $35. Proceeds will help CASA of Western MD recruit and train volunteers to speak for abused and neglected children. Tickets are available to purchase at givebutter.comfallbingo. A limited number of vendors with food, home, or artistic goods for sale are invited to join this event. The vendor fee is $25. Vendors will be responsible for providing their own supplies, including tables, chairs, ect. Food vendors must possess the necessary permits to sell their product. Vendor space can be secured at givebutter/fallbingovendors. CASA of Western MD is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization.