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.

May 13, 2026 9:00 am

Turn in your unused or expired prescription medication for safe disposal, Tuesday, May 26, 9AM-12:30PM at PharmaCare, Bedford Road, Cumberland. Sponsored by the Maryland State Police, Allegany County Sheriff’s Office, City of Cumberland Police Department, and the City of Frostburg Police Department in coordination with Allegany County Health Department Behavioral Health Service.

May 23, 2026 11:08 am

Chicken BBQ at Bel Air Plaza from 10:00 AM until soldout Half chicken, bake beans, coleslaw, roll, and butter $10 Half chicken, roll, and butter $9

May 23, 2026 7:00 pm

The Allegany Community Symphony Orchestra will perform its 25th Annual Spring Concert on Saturday, May 23 at 7:00 in the Mountain Ridge High School Theatre. The orchestra will perform a wide variety of music and is free and open to the public.

May 24, 2026 3:00 pm

CANCELED DUE TO FORCASTED WEATHER!

Let’s Beautify Cumberland is hosting a free community concert, Sunday, May 24th at the Canal Place festival grounds. This USO-style event begins at 3:00PM, as they gather to salute the community’s veterans and kick off America’s 250th Birthday. The afternoon will feature live music from the Chinese Bandits, playing rock ‘n’ roll hits from the 50’s through the 80’s. along with patriotic favorites from DJ Mark Stevens. Various food and drink vendors will also be on-site for your enjoyment. A limited number of lawn chairs will be provided however, you are encouraged to bring your own or grab a blanket and enjoy the afternoon with neighbors, friends and family.

May 28, 2026 4:00 pm

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Washington and Smallwood streets, will hold Bountiful Blessings on Thursday, May 28th, 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.

May 30, 2026 9:00 am

Let’s Beautify Cumberland will sponsor the 2026 National Road Yard Sale, Saturday, May 30th & Sunday, May 31st, 9:00am-5:00pm in the Times-News parking lot. To reserve space call 301-338-2325.

May 31, 2026 8:00 am

EAA Chapter 426 will host their Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast Sunday, May 31st, 8:00am until 12:00pm at the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport – CBE in Wiley Ford, WV. Breakfast will include hotcakes, home fries, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit cocktail, coffee and orange juice. All you can eat on the premises for $12 for adults and $6 for kids under the age of 12. Young Eagles will offer kids ages 8 to 17, weather and pilot availability permitting. For more information contact Katie Kight at 301-268-2624 or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eaachapter426.

May 31, 2026 12:30 pm

Quarter Auction to Support Mount Savage PTO. Doors open at 12:30pm. Auction Begins at 2:00pm. $10.00 Donation, only 300 tickets will be sold. Please come and support the PTO while taking chances on great items such as Pittsburgh Steelers Memorabilia, Tickets to Pittsburgh Science Center, Paint Party at Mr. Toads, basket items and much more there will be items to interest all! Please see a Mount Savage PTO member or call Christina at 301-697-1927 to get your ticket before they sell out!

May 31, 2026 1:00 pm

A Glow BINGO Party will be held Sunday, May 31 mat the Goodfellowship Club in CUmberland to benefit Meow Mission Coalition. Doors will open at 1:00PM with a ticket price of $40 per person, which will include 14 regular games, 1 cover all and dauber. Dab games start at 2:00PM and regular BINGO at 3:00PM. The kitchen and bar will be open as well. Tickets can be purchased at The Goodfellowship Club or call/text 301-895-9553.

June 5, 2026 12:00 pm

Kick off the Summer with a free music event, Return Festival, Friday, June 5th & Saturday, June 6th at Liberty Christian Fellowship, The Mission Place, 14200 McMullen Hwy, Cresaptown. Join in for a free, high-energy community event featuring live music from 19 national, regional and local artists all weekend long. There will be food trucks, vendors market, games and more. For more information check them out on Facebook.

June 6, 2026 3:00 pm

Pleasant Valley Community Center will hold it’s 2nd Annual Cruise-In For A Cause, Saturday, June 6th, 3:00PM-6:00PM, 10525 Martinsburg Road, Hedgesville, WV. With a Rain Date of June 20th. Registration donation is $15 per vehicle, all proceeds benefit Pleasant Valley Community Center. Food available for purchase by PVCC. Not responsible for accidents. No alcoholic beverages. For more information please call Joey Starliper 304-676-7406 or Linda Winkler 304-676-6620.

June 9, 2026 6:00 pm

An America 250 presentation by the Little Meadows Chapter Sons of the American Revolution presents understanding land grants of western Maryland. Patriots of Western Maryland and the Military lots that they were given. All are welcome to the Frostburg Public Library for the Presentation by Professor Adam Lewis, Historian of the Society.

June 13, 2026 12:00 am

Cruise-In at our fire department, 4344 Bedford Valley Road, Bedford, PA 2pm-8pm. Burn out contest at 6pm. Chicken BBQ, Homemade Ice Cream and more.

June 13, 2026 10:00 am

An event designed to bring the community together while promoting the importance of staying healthy and active at every age. Registration begins at 10 AM. The walk starts at 11 and will have a DJ and prizes if you pre-register before June 1 you get a free shirt.

June 13, 2026 9:45 pm

We’ll kick things off with our Trail Unveiling @ 9:45 followed by guided hikes of the Forest Evolution Trail. After the Trailblazing 250 Guided Hikes on the new Forest Evolution Trail, stick around for a fun celebration of America 250! We’re joining in the commemoration of the nations 250th anniversary!
Visitors can explore our three museums which include the Farmhouse Museum – originally built c.1780 by Edward Grimes a Lt. in the Revolutionary War and expanded in 1822 and c.1880; The Pennsylvania Bank style Barn also built by Edward Grimes c. 1780, which will feature local vendors on the upper level and the Agriculture Museum in the lower level with a new Exhibit focusing on Edward Grimes and the history of the Mount Savage Area in the late 1700’s; and the Coal Camp featuring a blacksmith shop, recreated mine opening, boarding house, and small mine museum.
The fun continues with:
Kids Activities including hoop rolling, make & take sweet bags, and JTF inflatables
Food Vendors including Sweet Cravings
Live Music by Day Old News
Historical Cooking Demos such as pickling and sauerkraut!
Presentation by the Sons of the American Revolution

June 15, 2026 5:00 pm

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Cumberland, is accepting applicants for the Mortimer C. and Elizabeth Ann Schaidt Scholastic Tuition Fund for the 2026-2027 academic year. While preference is given to members of St. Paul’s, any Allegany County student may apply. The award is limited to payment of tuition at an accredited institution offering a two- or four- year degree, graduate degree, technical or vocational training. Applications are due by June 15th. Instructions and the application form can be found by visiting www.stpaulcumberland.org/scholarships.html or by requesting information from the church office at 301-722-6604. Addtional questions should be directed to stpaulsscholarship2015@gmail.com.

June 20, 2026 9:00 am

Tours of six beautiful local gardens. Plant sale, raffles, crafts for sale. Refreshments, too!
Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at Downtown Dollar, Eby’s, The Gilchrist Gallery or on the day of the tour at any of the tour stops.

July 25, 2026 10:00 am

Take a tour of the Evergreen Forest Garden and learn about the benefits of agroforestry! The one acre demo garden hosts a plethora of plant species throughout its nine sections. See real world examples of plants that thrive in various conditions in the forest that could be replicated on your property.

After the tour, we’ll transition and learn how to cultivate oyster mushrooms. Participants will each make and take their own mushroom baskets. You’ll learn the how-to, the supplies necessary, and care requirements to grow your own oyster mushrooms.

Location: Meet in the Science Discovery Center

Parking: Park behind the Brown House in the grass below the solar panels (right side). There is a set of stairs located to the left of the panels that you can use to get to the pavilion.

September 26, 2026 1:00 pm

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.

November 14, 2026 1:00 pm

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.