The Black Box Youth Playhouse in Shepherdstown (113 South Princess St) is offering 4 weekday camps (Mon-Fri) for youth aged 4 through 18 this summer. Read the Full Story >>
Events & Activities
Youth Summer Music Programs
Shepherd University School of Music is offering 3 youth programs this summer taught by University faculty. Read the Full Story >>
Dive into Reading this Summer
The Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library, South Jefferson Public Library, and Shepherdstown Public Library are all running reading programs for kids this summer. The theme for 2022 is “Oceans of Possibilities.” Read the Full Story >>
Bark in the Park
The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County annual Bark in the Park is on June 4. Events include a blessing of the animals, canine demonstrations. dog & owner games, and canine contests. Vendors will include rescues, craft products, and food (for people too). Read the Full Story >>
Entler Museum Opens Exhibit on Black Education
A new exhibit exploring the Black student experience in Jefferson County before and after desegregation is now open at the Historic Shepherdstown Museum, located in the Entler Hotel. Read the Full Story >>
Air Quality Forum – June 2
The Rockwool Ranson facility is required to file an application for its air permit with the WV Department of Environmental Protection in June. The non-profit Jefferson County Foundation will summarize the permitting process as it applies to the Rockwool facility, followed by a discussion about how residents can engage in this review process. Read the Full Story >>
A Timeline of the Fitch EMS Report
Fitch & Associates is a consulting firm with many years of experience in assisting local governments in evaluating and improving both fire and emergency medical services. The County Commission contracted with Fitch in May of 2021 for a very limited review of the county’s EMS system — a basic analysis of ambulance response data. There Read the Full Story >>
Help For Rent, Mortgage & Utility Payments
individuals and families throughout West Virginia, but there are grant programs available to help keep people in their homes. Read the Full Story >>
Lecture: Warriors In Peace
Dr. Stephen Goldman will speak on the topic of “Warriors in Peace: White and Black Union Veterans and the Fight for Equality in Post-Civil War America” presented by the Shepherd University President’s Lecture Series on March 22 (Tue) at 6:30 pm in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Auditorium (213 N King St, on the Shepherd University Campus). Read the Full Story >>
Guided Walk in the Marsh
Krista Hawley, Adult Program Coordinator at the Potomac Valley Audubon Society (PVAS), offers monthly wellness walks at PVAS nature preserves. Everyone is welcome on these easy-level walks. Participants advised to wear warm, comfortable walking shoes. Trails may be wet and muddy in spots. Read the Full Story >>
Storytelling Event — March 8
Speak Storytelling presents Mara Menzies in an on-line performance on March 8 (Tue) at 7:30 pm. Read the Full Story >>
Folk Music at Shepherd University
The School of Music will host the LUA Project at the Frank Center (University Drive / Parking Lot G) for an afternoon of discussions on March 3 (Thu) followed by a performance on March 4 (Fri). The music of the LUA Project is inspired by Son Mexicano, Appalachian song forms, Jewish and Eastern European tonalities, baroque melodic ideas, and Scotch-Irish narrative storytelling approaches. Read the Full Story >>
Restaurant Week March 1-5
Restaurant Week is coming to Jefferson County, from March 1 (Tue) through March 5 (Sat). The participating restaurants will be offering discounts, unique menu items, and creative cocktails to help shake off the winter and celebrate the bloom of spring. Read the Full Story >>
Fabulous Book Sale — Save the Date!
he Friends of Shepherdstown Library Annual Book Sale returns May 13-15, 2022. This annual event features thousands of books for sale at the War Memorial Building in Shepherdstown. Read the Full Story >>
Falcons, Osprey and Eagles, Oh My!
Join HFPA for a guided hike to view nesting sites of osprey, peregrine falcons and bald eagles within Harpers Ferry. Read the Full Story >>