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.
MAY
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"
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Shredding Service
A Community Event Shredding Service will be available Thursday, May 15th from 11:00AM until 1:00PM in the parking lot of the Park Place Methodist Church in LaVale. Sunrise Mobile Shredding Truck will be on site offering free shredding service. Please bring three cans of food for every bag or box wanting to be shredded, canned food will be given to an area food bank.
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
Car Show & Cruise In
The First Baptist Church of Burlington will be having a Car show/Cruise In on SAturday, May 17th from 2:00PM to 5:00PM. There will be live music, free refreshments, free registration and dash plaques. For more information call 304-813-4346.
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.
