August 19 (Thu) — Appalachian Chamber Music Festival: New Beginnings 7-9 pm at the Barns of Rose Hill, Berryville, VA. $20. Additional info on Facebook @BarnsofRoseHill. August 23 (Mon) — Author and activist Silas House at Shepherd University Center for Appalachian Studies 6:30 pm at the Scarborough Library Reading Room, 301 N King Street, Shepherdstown, Read the Full Story >>
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Events & Activities: AUG 16 — AUG 22
August 19 (Thu) — Appalachian Chamber Music Festival 7-9 pm at the Barns of Rose Hill, Berryville, VA. $20. Tickets/Info: FB @BarnsofRoseHill. August 19 (Thu) — Mike Love (rock/pop) 7 pm at Tally Ho Theater, Leesburg, VA. $20. Tickets/Info: TallyHoTheater.com. August 20 (Fri) — Will Shepard (acoustic guitar) 5-8 pm at Harpers Ferry Brewing. FREE. Read the Full Story >>
Events & Activities: AUG 9 — AUG 15
August 10 (Tue) — Speak Story Series presents Diane Macklin ONLINE. 7:30 pm. $15. Mature audience. Tickets/Info: SpeakStorySeries.com. August 12 (Thu) — Levitt AMP Shenandoah Junction Music Series featuring Oston (pop) 7-9 pm at The AMP at Sam Michael’s Park.. FREE. Info: FB @TheAmpSamMichaels. August 12 (Thu) — Levitt AMP Shenandoah Junction Music Series featuring Read the Full Story >>
Spotted Lanternfly In Jefferson County
A new menace has arrived in the county. Unlike the recent swarms of cicadas (or the more mysterious Mothman), the spotted lanternfly is an invasive species that will attack and kill many native trees, including black walnut, maple, peach, and apple trees. Read the Full Story >>
Job Fair In Ranson – JULY 7
The Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA), Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Chamber of Commerce, along with the county and municipal governments have teamed up to present a “Work Local” resource fair for local residents looking for new career opportunities. Read the Full Story >>
Events & Activities: AUG 2 — AUG 8
August 5 (Thu) — Levitt AMP Shenandoah Junction Music Series featuring Morgan White (country) 7-9 pm at The AMP at Sam Michael’s Park. FREE. More info on Facebook @TheAmpSamMichaels. August 5 to 8 (Thu. Fri, Sat, Sun) — The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 7:30 pm (Thu, Fri, Sat) and 2:30 pm (Sun) at Read the Full Story >>
Events & Activities: JULY 26 — AUG 1
July 29 (Thu) — Levitt AMP Shenandoah Junction Music Series featuring The Flashbacks (show band) 7-9 pm at The AMP at Sam Michael’s Park. FREE. More info on Facebook @TheAmpSamMichaels. July 30 (Fri) — CATF presents: The House of the Negro Insane (audio drama) 7 pm behind the Shepherdstown Library. In-person listening party. $15. Tickets/Info: Read the Full Story >>
Rethinking Our Roads for Shared Use
It’s hard to miss Interstate Highways 81 and 70, the most visible transportation projects in our area funded with Federal dollars. But our transportation infrastructure is much more than highways. Read the Full Story >>
Connecting for Growth in Shepherdstown
HEPMPO is drafting a vision plan for Martinsburg Pike to the west of Shepherdstown. This area has been identified as a growth zone for Jefferson County in its comprehensive plan. Read the Full Story >>
A Western Gateway for Charles Town
HEPMPO is currently preparing a feasibility study for proposed mobility improvements along the Route 51 corridor at the west side of Charles Town. Read the Full Story >>
Events & Activities: JULY 19 — JULY 25
July 21 (Wed) — Bird Walk 7-10 am at Cool Springs Nature Preserve (Potomac Valley Audubon Society). Info: PVAS.org (under calendar). July 21 (Wed) — Barns of Rose Hill 10th Anniversary Community Celebration featuring Cheick Hamala Diabaté 5-9 pm at the Barns of Rose Hill, Berryville, VA; FREE. More info on Facebook @BarnsofRoseHill. July 21 Read the Full Story >>
Events & Activities: JULY 12 — JULY 18
July 13 (Tue) — Speak Story Series presents Sky Byrd ONLINE. 7:30 pm. $15 · Mature audience. Tickets/Info: SpeakStorySeries.com. July 13 (Tue) — Summer Family Movie Series: The Fantastic Mr. Fox 7-9 pm at the Barns of Rose Hill, Berryville, VA. FREE. More info on Facebook @BarnsofRoseHill. July 15 (Thu) — Levitt AMP Shenandoah Junction Read the Full Story >>
Events & Activities: JULY 5 — JULY 11
July 8 (Thu) — Levitt AMP Shenandoah Junction Music Series featuring Sierra Ferrell (alt/indie) 7-9 pm at The AMP at Sam Michael’s Park. FREE. More info on Facebook @TheAmpSamMichaels. July 9 (Fri) — LIVE! street party to kickoff CATF Playcast PLUS season 7 pm behind the Shepherdstown Library. FREE, registration required. Registration/Info: catf.org. July 9 Read the Full Story >>
Events & Activities: JUNE 28 — JULY 4
July 1 (Thu) — Levitt AMP Shenandoah Junction Music Series featuring Hillbilly Gypsies (bluegrass) 7-9 pm at The AMP at Sam Michael’s Park. FREE. Additional info on Facebook @TheAmpSamMichaels. [RESCHEDULED TO AUG 19 DUE TO WEATHER] July 2 (Fri) — Chris Devine (acoustic) 4-7 pm at Harpers Ferry Brewing. FREE. Additional info on Facebook @HarpersFerryBrewing. Read the Full Story >>
Events & Activities: JUNE 21 — JUNE 27
June 24 (Thu)— History on the Rocks 10 am to 11 am at Harpers Ferry National Park. $10 donation suggested. Pre-registration required. Find more information and pre-register at HarpersFerryHistory.org. June 24-26 (Thu, Fri, Sat) — New Voice Play Festival 8 pm (Thu and Fri) and 2:30 pm (Sat) at the Old Opera House, Charles Town. Read the Full Story >>
