Community Events
Cumberland Hometown Heroes Banner
For the second year, The Rotary Club of Cumberland is working on a banner project to honor military "Hometown Heroes" in Downtown Cumberland. The banners will be displayed on the Downtown Cumberland light posts from Memorial Day through the end of August. Each banner will include a picture of the soldier being honored, the military branch of service, and the years served. The cost of one banner is $150. Each banner is 24 x 36 inches and doubled sided. Once the banners are taken down, they will be returned to the family. The deadline to reserve a banner is Wednesday, May 4th. To have your hero represented, please email becky@mcclarranwilliams.com with a high resolution photo, military branch of service, and years served. For more information, contact Becky McClarran at 301-697-6676.
FrostburgFirst Launches the Frostburg Honors Banner Program
In partnership with Frostburg Serves, the Frostburg Museum, and support from the City of Frostburg, FrostburgFirst is very pleased to annoucne the Frostburg Honors Banner Program. The program goal is to recognize the community's service members in the United States Armed Forces, past and present, by displaying banners in the Frostburg Main Street District from Memorial Day 2022 through Veteran's Day 2022. The Frsotburg Honoree should be a current or previous member of the United States Armed Forces (with an honorable discharge if no longer serving), a resident of Frostburg, or an immediate family member of a current Frostburg resident. Frostburg Serves reserves the right to accept applications for Service Members with other types of connections to the City at its discretion. Applications are chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis with a maximum of 70 banners available.To purchase a banner visit downtownfrostburg.com/projects/frostburghonors to fill out an online form or download an application. The project was brought to FrostburgFirst by local residents Kim Raley and Melissa Wilt, proud mothers to members of the armed forces. For more information, please contact FrostburgFirst at frostburghonors@gmail.com or 301-689-6900. You can also visit FrostburgFirst on Facebook and the Frostburg Serves Facebook Group for updates on the program.
FrostburgFirst Opens Applications for Pop-Up Frostburg Program
FrostburgFirst is pleased to announce the Pop-Up Frostburg program is now accepting applications for pop-up retail shops in their premises at 18 E. Main Street in downtown Frostburg. The Pop-Up Frostburg program is intended to attract small retailers to the Frostburg Arts & Entertainment District by offering a prime commercial location with rent and utilites included to give the selected businesses the opportunity to test their products and services. FrostburgFirst hopes the program will create opportunities for future business owners who have had trouble finding accessible, affordable, and flexible spaces and allow them to create, expand, and nurture their small business with relatively low risk in downtown Frostburg. Selected applicants will occupy the storefront at 18 E. Main Street in downtown Frostburg. At this time, only retail businesses are available; no food-prep will be premitted on site, although pre-made food or beverage items may be included as inventory. Accepted applicants will be solely responsible for any required health department permits or inspections and must present documentation prior to occupancy. The Pop-Up Frostburg program will accept applications on an ongoing basis for the duration of the current program round (June 1, 2022-Januray 31, 2023). To apply please visit www.downtownfrostburg.com/projects/popupfrostburg/. Frostburg is home to unique small businesses, a thriving arts community, and creative entrepreneurs, and FrostburgFirst believes that expanding active retail spaces will benefit residents, existing businesses, and visitors alike. For more information, contact FrostburgFirst at 301-689-6900 or email infor@frostburgfirst.com.
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
Saturday, April 30-Saturday, May 21, 2022
Allegany Arts Council - Reclaiming
The Allegany Arts Council will present a solo exhibition entitled "Reclaiming" featuring the work of artist Jeff Bahlander. A Public Opening will take place Saturday, April 30th, 6:00PM-8:00PM. Bohlander combines painting, collage, and assemblage with contempory concepts. His work is constructed layer upon layer, starting with wood, canvas or found surface. "Reclaiming" will be on display from Saturday, April 30th until Saturday, May 21st.
Out of the Watercolor Box: Western Maryland Watercolor Society
The Allegany Arts Council amd its Schwab Gallery are pleased to announce a special membership exhibit of the Western Maryland Watercolor Society. Out of the Watercolor Box will take place Saturday, April 30th-Saturday, May 21st. A Public Opening and Awards Presentation will occur on Saturday, April 30th, 6:00PM-8:00PM.
MAY
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Loft 129
The long awaited return of Cumberland's own "Not Reely Dan!" One of the best Steely Dan tribute bands in the Country. Saturday, May 21st at 8:00PM, 129 Baltimore Street. "Not Reely Dan" is reuniting for a series of performances at Loft 129 starting in May and running through September. Formed by Jim Roderick, Tom Harrison, and Mark Gauthier, the group includes many of the area's finest musicians and will exculsivley feature the music of the classic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Band. Tiscket are $14 in advance or $15 at the door. To purchase advance tickets online, please go to https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/663460 or go to loft129.org.
2022 Bikes of the World Collection
Donate your old bikes! Doing some Spring cleaning and have an old repairable bike in your basement or garage taking up storage space? Want to put it to good use and make a difference? Donate it to the Cumberland Area Bikes for the World collection on Saturday, May 21st. Bikes will be collected at Canal Place from 10:00AM to 12:00 noon. A voluntary $10 donation is suggested to help offset the cost of shipping bikes to both domestic and international locations. Bike donations are tax deductible and can change someone's life! They are also collecting sewing machines (not table sewing machines, please). It will be a safe and socially distance event; more details on the setup procedures will be coming. For more details on the types of bikes and sewing machines being collected, go to https://bikesfortheworld.org/donate-a-bike/what-we-collect.
Dog Walking Orientation
Looking for a fun, healthy way to help the Allegany County Animal Shelter? They will be holding a Dog Walking Orientation, Saturday, May 21st from 1:30PM-2:30PM at 716 Furnace Street. Enjoy time outside and being active? If so, join our longtime dogwalkers to learn the basics of walking shelter dogs. For more information go to www.alleganyanimalshelter.com.
Monday, May 23, 2022
The Yet Untold Suffragette Story
Jen Hurl, Archivist of Meyersdale Area Public Library, will present a program on Monday, May 23rd at 7:30PM at the Folk Meeting House, 1711 Springs Road, Springs, PA. This event will discuss "The Yet Untold Suffragette Story", about local women involved in the suffragette movement which led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Admission is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Springs Historical Society. For more information call 814-442-4594 or go to www.springspa.org.
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Empowering My Well-being-Allegany County Health Department
Join the Allegany Health Department in conjunction with the University of Maryland Extension, for a fun and free virtual event, Empowering My Well-being, Ways to Maximize Your Fruits & Vegetables Intake, Tuesday, May 24th, 10:00AM-11:00AM. Discover simple tricks for adding fruits and vegetables into meals while still eating your favorite recipes. Learn about the advantages of SNAP benefits for individuals 60 years & older. To register for this virtual event got to https://go.umd.edu/empoweringmywellbeing or for more information contact Jenna Deak jennadeak3@gmail.com.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Loft 129
Coming to Loft 129, The Well Drinkers, Wednesday, May 25th from 7:00PM-10:00PM. The Well Drinkers are a progressive, original bluegrass and Americana band based out of Western North Carolina, whose range extends to festivals and venues across the Sountheast. With opening act Cumberland's own Craig Miller. Tickets are $10 and available at www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/563140.
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Super Cruise
Come out Memorial Weekend for the Annual Super Cruise, Saturday, May 28th from 5:00PM to 9:00PM, Rt 51 Industrial Blvd, South Cumberland with five great locations. Open to the public, cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome, free registration and cash door prizes. For more information contact Gary Bartik at 301-724-4339 or LeRoy Nixon at 301-722-1212.
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
All are welcome to the Experimental Airplane Association Chapter 426 Greater Cumberland Regional Airport-CBE Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast, Sunday, May 29th, 8:00AM until 12:00PM. All you can eat on the premises for $10.00 adults and $6.00 under age 12. Breakfast includes hotcakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, sausage gravy, fried potatoes, fruit cocktail, coffee and orange juice. Free "Young Eagle" airplane rides for ages 8 thru 17, weather permitting and pilots available. For more information contact Katie Kight at 301-268-2624, or check them out on Facebook, www.facebook.com/eaachapter426.
Lincoln's Bodyguard – Embassy Theatre
Celebrate African American Heritage with Bob O'Connor as "Lincoln's Bodyguard" at the Embassy Theatre, Sunday, May 29th from 2:00PM to 3:30PM, 49 Baltimore Street. There are over 400 Lincoln reenactors, but only one Lincoln bodyguard reenactor. Bob O'Connor has been portraying Ward Hill Lamon across the country since 2007. For persons who didn't know President Lincoln had a bodyguard or that Lamon didn't do a good job, theatre goers will find out how Lamon became his bodyguard, what a difficult job that actually was, and where Lamon was on April 14th when Mr. Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth. Tickets for this event are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. This event is sponsored by the African-American History Association, www.aahawmd.org or visit them on Facebook.
Memorial Day Ceremony
The Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organization will hold their annual Memorial Day ceremony, Sunday, May 29th at 2:00PM at Sumner Cemetery on Yale Street in Cumberland. The event is held at the organizations first major monument erected in 1991 in honor of six black Union Civil War soldiers. The monument is a local tourist landmark. Come learn about our local Civil War history. This event is free and open to the public.
Monday May 20, 2022
Allegany County Library System
In observance of Memorial Day, all Allegany County Library System branches will be closed on Monday, May 30th. The libraries will resume thier current hours of operation on Tuesday, May 31st. Current hours of operation are Monday-Thursday from 11:00AM to 6:00PM and Saturdays at the Frostburg and South Cumberland Libraries from 11:00AM to 5:00PM. Library patrons can check out the eBooks & More on the library's website for 24/7 access to digital collections like hoopla, Libby, and Kanopy! Download free books, auciobooks, movies, music, and magazines through these digital collections. And as always library patrons can access their accounts through the library's homepage to renew books and other items from home.
JUNE
Friday, June 3, 2022
Dapper Dan Club of Allegany
Come out for the Dapper Dan Club of Allegany County Annual Steak Feed at the Shrine Club Picnic Grounds, Friday, June 3rd. Event begins at 5:30PM; dinner served at 6:00PM. Dinner includes steak, shrimp, potato, salad, and all you can drink.The event is open with refreshments until the last ticket is drawn-cash drawings throughout the event. Last ticket drawn wins $2,000 cash. A donation of $100 admits two people. Only 250 tickets will be sold! For tickets contact David A. Goad-Office:301-759-6499 or Cell: 301-268-2901, email: david.goad@cumberlandmd.gov, The Children's League: https://thechildrensleague.com/dapper-dan/.
Sunday, June 5, 2022
Summer Worship Hours
The First Congregational Church of Frostburgwill be observing its summer worship hours beginning at 10:00AM on Sunday, June 5th.
Saturday, June 11, 2022
74th Annual Battie Mixon Fishing Rodeo
Come on out for the 74th Annual Battie Mixon Fishing Rodeo, Saturday, June 11th, 8:00AM-10:00AM. This event is free for all children through age 15. There will be food available, sold by the Oldtown VFD. Plus Casting for Kids Contest with prizes and Trophies.
Community Festival
Save the date for a Community Festival at the Ali Ghan Picnic Grounds, Saturday, June 11th, 12:00PM-6:00PM. There will be something for everyone, games for the kids, Superheros, entertainment, local service organizations, free giveaways, various food venders, merchandise and raffles. Proceeds to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Downtown Bedford Art Walk
Celebrate the Arts with Downtown Bedford inc. for the premier of their first annual Art Walk, Saturday, June 11th from 12:00PM-4:00PM. The Art Walk will showcase the extremely well-honed artistry of the exceptionally talented local artists for the public to see throughout the downtown businesses and public square. Pick up a map in the town square and explore the demostrations, experiences, music and so much more. After the event, come out to Olde Bedford Brewing Company at 5:00pm for a reception and silent auction. This event is free and no tickets are required.
North Centre Street Festival
Come on Dowontown for the North Centre Street Festival, Saturday, June 11th from 12:00PM to 9:00PM. Featuring live music, sidewalk sales, al fresco dinning in the street, and artisan vendors. Music will begin at noon on the Baltimore Street Stage with Brickyard Foley from 12:00PM-2:00PM, followed by Megan Jean & Byrne from 2:00PM-4:00PM on the Frederick Street Stage. Pronoia will move the music back to the Baltimore Street Stage from 4:00PM-6:00PM and Liam Robinette will kick off the evening's music as he opens from 6:00PM-7:00PM on the Frederick Street Stage for Gilbert Lee & The Ghosts on the Radio, who will take the Frederick Street Stage from 7:00PM-9:00PM. Join the North Centre Street Merchants and see all the exciting things happening.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
1st Way Pregnancy Spring Banquet
Come out and support 1st Way Pregnancy Support Center Inc. for their Spring Banquet-"Teen Moms-The Rest of the Story", Thuesday, June 14th at 6:00PM at the Cumberland Country Club. Guest speakers include Morgan Witmer, Jamie Echefu and Alejandra Machado. Tickets are $25 and to make reservations please contact Ann Getty at 301-707-3248 or Paulette Porter 301-697-2708. For more information go to www.cumberlandpcfriends.org.
Sunday, June 26, 2022
Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
All are welcome to the Experimental Airplane Association Chapter 426 Greater Cumberland Regional Airport-CBE Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast, Sunday, June 26th, 8:00AM until 12:00PM. All you can eat on the premises for $10.00 adults and $6.00 under age 12. Breakfast includes hotcakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, sausage gravy, fried potatoes, fruit cocktail, coffee and orange juice. Free "Young Eagle" airplane rides for ages 8 thru 17, weather permitting and pilots available. For more information contact Katie Kight at 301-268-2624, or check them out on Facebook, www.facebook.com/eaachapter426.
JULY
Saturday, July 2 – Sunday, July 31, 2022
Allegany: The American High School Experience"
The Allegany Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a special exhibition entitled "Allegany: The American High School Experience". This exhibition will be at Allegany Museum from Saturday, July 2nd to Sunday, July 31st, 2022. The exhibit is fully researched, developed and designed by current Allegany High School students enrolled in the Historical Research Methods course. The exhibition will reflect the history of the American High School. Learn more at https://alleganymuseum.org/exhibits-special-events/.
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
All are welcome to the Experimental Airplane Association Chapter 426 Greater Cumberland Regional Airport-CBE Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast, Sunday, July 24th, 8:00AM until 12:00PM. All you can eat on the premises for $10.00 adults and $6.00 under age 12. Breakfast includes hotcakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, sausage gravy, fried potatoes, fruit cocktail, coffee and orange juice. Free "Young Eagle" airplane rides for ages 8 thru 17, weather permitting and pilots available. For more information contact Katie Kight at 301-268-2624, or check them out on Facebook, www.facebook.com/eaachapter426.
AUGUST
Monday August 1, 2022
Deadline Public Art Project Trompe L'oeil
A call for artists, The Craft Table in Cumberland Maryland is in search of artists, artist organizations and art educators to partner with for the creation of 6 individual Trompe L'oeil windows in a visable area of downtown Cumberland, Maryland. The Craft Table is searching for artists beginning their career, will accept input and be sensitive to the historical nature to transform their building at 11 South Liberty Street to a whimsical Trompe L'oeil for the public to enjoy. The project has six individual spaces for public display. The artist will complete their work separately and the Craft Table will be responsible for attaching them to the building. The artist can select up to two (2) projects to compete for. Projects associated with art programs must be enrolled in those programs at the time of application. Space 1: 34"w x 88"h, second floor elevation, individual. Space 2: 34"w x 88"h, second floor elevation, individual. Space 3: 34"w x 88"h, second floor evelation, individual. Space 4: 34"w x 88"h, ground level. Space 5: 34"w x 88"h, ground level. Space 6: 33"w x 43"w, ground level. Deadline is August 1, 2022. Artist should submit a brief resume, RFP to include cost proposal, space applying for and a work sample. Completed submissions should be sent to craft.table21502@gmail.com. Artists asking to be considered for the art program submission spaces should also include proof of enrollment in College or University. A local community panel will select the individual winners. Entries being submitted by an organization must be evaluated prior to consideration by the selection committee and include a letter of endorsement by the organization. For more information please contact the Craft Table at 240-642-8828.
Sunday, August 28, 2022
Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
All are welcome to the Experimental Airplane Association Chapter 426 Greater Cumberland Regional Airport-CBE Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast, Sunday, August 28th, 8:00AM until 12:00PM. All you can eat on the premises for $10.00 adults and $6.00 under age 12. Breakfast includes hotcakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, sausage gravy, fried potatoes, fruit cocktail, coffee and orange juice. Free "Young Eagle" airplane rides for ages 8 thru 17, weather permitting and pilots available. For more information contact Katie Kight at 301-268-2624, or check them out on Facebook, www.facebook.com/eaachapter426.
SEPTEMBER
Thursday, September 9 – Saturday, September 11, 2022
Wills Creek Muster
Three events, separated by more than 200 years, are coming together on the historic site of Fort Cumberland as the 2022 Wills Creek Muster at Cumberland's Heritage Days. With premiere East Coast reenactors committed to portray George Washington and other 18th century personages, the Wills Creek Muster will feature four unique activites in association with Heritage Days: *Military March Walkabouts through Prospect Square and Back *President Washinton's Whiskey Rebellion review of militia units *Free Saturday period-style meal, compliments of the host committee *Sunday 18th Century in-kit service in historic Emmanuel Church. For more information visit www.alleganycountyhistory.org.
Friday, September 16 – Sunday, September 18, 2022
Edinburg Ole Time Festival
The Edinburg Heritage Foundation and the Town of Edinburg, VA will host the Edinburg Ole Time Festival, Friday, September 16th thru Sunday, September 18th. There will be music, art and artisan vendors, local food vendors, children's activites, antique tractors and bicycles, a duck race, hay rides, old-time games, a parade, and of course the famous Old Time Festival Bed Race. For more information call 540-984-7272 or visit www.edinburgoletimefestival.org.
