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Route 340 Closure Begins Early In The Morning On September 12

Route 340 Closure Will Affect Traffic For Three Months

Route 340 Closure Traffic Will Hit Jefferson County And Surrounding Region

Childcare Options Needed In Jefferson County

Appalachian Heritage Festival At Shepherd University To Highlight Family And Community

School Attendance Matters For Academic Skills

State Legislature Meets For Special Session In August

West Virginia Legislature’s Meeting Schedule

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Grandparents Day Has West Virginia Roots

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Local Residents Aim To Preserve Historic Home In Harpers Ferry

May, 2023 Tagged With: Fundraiser, historic preservation, In Print June 2023, Weaver-Gilliam house

Weaver-Gilliam house in Harpers Ferry

Local residents have launched a fundraising campaign to save a historic structure in Harpers Ferry. The group seeks to raise $5,000 by June 30. Read the Full Story >>

Byrd Center Summer Fun

May, 2023 Tagged With: Bob Thompson, Byrd Center, Fundraiser, In Print June 2023

Byrd Center building on Shepherd University campus

The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education will host its third Summer Fundraiser on Saturday, June 10 from 6 to 8 pm (rain or shine) on the grounds of historic Patterson’s Mill in Martinsburg. The event will support the Center’s civics education initiatives, including its intern program, and celebrate its twentieth anniversary as a non-profit organization on the campus of Shepherd University. Read the Full Story >>

Suicide Prevention Seeking Event Sponsors

May, 2023 Tagged With: Brian O’Neill Jr Foundation, Fundraiser, In Print May 2023, run for a cause, Stronger with each step 5K

The Brian ONeill Jr Foundation is a locally-based nonprofit organization focused on the fight against suicide. The foundation is seeking sponsors for its annual Stronger With Each Step 5K run to be held on May 21 at the Hedgesville High School Cross Country field. The mission of the foundation is to empower individuals and their families to prevent youth and young adult suicide. Read the Full Story >>

Garden Club Tour Showcases Member Talents

April, 2023 Tagged With: Fundraiser, House and Garden Tour, In Print Apr 2023

The Shenandoah-Potomac Garden Council is presenting its 65th House and Garden Tour at the end of April.  Read the Full Story >>

Fabulous Book Sale — Save the Date!

February, 2022 Tagged With: book sale, friends of the Shepherdstown Library, Fundraiser

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 >>

Goodwill Fundraiser Breakfast — NOV 13

October, 2021 Tagged With: Fundraiser, homelessness, Horizon Goodwill, Horizon Goodwill Youth Homeless Services

tart your day with a good cause at the Fundraiser Breakfast supporting Horizon Goodwill Youth Homeless Services. Read the Full Story >>

FOSL’s Fall Fitness FUNdraiser

October, 2021 Tagged With: friends of the Shepherdstown Library, Fundraiser, shepherdstown library

The Friends of Shepherdstown Library are sponsoring a November fundraiser to purchase a bicycle rack so we can “ride to read” at the new Shepherdstown Public Library, which is set to open during the summer of 2022. Read the Full Story >>

CASA Online Fundraising Challenge, Oct 1-31

September, 2021 Tagged With: Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Eastern Panhandle, Fundraiser, hiking, online, running, Superhero Challenge, walking

CASA-EP superhero challenge

CASA of the Eastern Panhandle is hosting its second Superhero Challenge to raise support for the most vulnerable children across the region. Unlike a normal road race during which hundreds or thousands of runners gather on the same path at the same time, the CASA-EP Superhero Challenge can be completed at your own pace, in your own way, and wherever you go. Run, walk, hike, bike, and get active however you like to support this activity challenge throughout the month of October. Join the fun on your own, with your kids, friends, or colleagues, and get active for a good cause. Read the Full Story >>

Fundraiser for Animal Welfare Society – Aug 14 & 15

July, 2021 Tagged With: Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, Fundraiser, The Bridge Gallery

logo for the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County WV.

The Bridge Gallery is hosting its Annual Art Bazaar to benefit the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>

8X8 CREATE! A Online Art Show & Auction

January, 2021 Tagged With: Fundraiser, Shepherdstown Public Library

The Friends of Shepherdstown Library (FOSL) invites artists and crafters of all ages and skill levels to create an original 8”x8”(or larger) work of art to donate for an online auction. Read the Full Story >>

Support the Shepherdstown Library – Buy A Chance to Win a Bottle of Pappy Van Winkle

November, 2020 Tagged With: Fundraiser

Shepherdstown Liquors is honoring the memory of Mohsen Sadeghzadeh and continuing a tradition of offering a rare bottle of Pappy Van Winkle Straight Bourbon Whiskey in a holiday raffle with all proceeds to support the Shepherdstown Public Library. This 20 year-old bottle is valued at over $2,000. Tickets available until drawing to be held at Read the Full Story >>

Outdoor Arts & Craft Event at Black Dog Coffee, Saturday, September 12

September, 2020 Tagged With: Black Dog Coffee, Fundraiser, homelessness, Shade's Farm

sign for the Black Dog Coffee company.

Looking to enjoy some fresh air? Stop by The Black Dog Coffee Company at 8001 Charles Town Road in Shenandoah Junction on Saturday, September 12 from 11am to 5pm for an outdoor “Makers Market.”  Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown’s Popular “Identity Crisis” Fundraiser Back for Year 10

August, 2019 Tagged With: breast cancer awareness, Fundraiser, The Victory Project

Identity Crisis

The “10th-Annual Identity Crisis Fundraiser: A Decade of Inspiration! Come As You Are NOT!” will take place this month—Saturday, August 10. Let’s take a closer look at the history of one of Shepherdstown’s most supportive annual events, and how the funds raised are being used to beneficially impact local patients and survivors of breast and other types of cancers. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown Library Expansion Effort Hits Important Benchmark

October, 2017 Tagged With: Fundraiser, Shepherdstown Public Library

Plans for the relocation and expansion of the Shepherdstown Public Library are entering the homestretch, but opportunities are still available to contribute to the fundraising effort. Read the Full Story >>

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