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Shepherdstown Celebrates Christmas with Tree Lighting and Community Spirit

Shepherdstown Celebrates Christmas with Tree Lighting and Community Spirit

'A little more light': Christmas in Shepherdstown kicks off with tree lighting, visits by Ebenezer Scrooge and Santa Claus The Journal | Monday, December 2, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston The Journal reports on the festive kickoff of Christmas in Shepherdstown, marked by a tree lighting ceremony at McMurran Hall,

Sixth Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Promotes Togetherness and Reduces Waste

Sixth Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Promotes Togetherness and Reduces Waste

A time for togetherness: Community Thanksgiving dinner offers free food, fellowship The Journal | Thursday, November 28, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston In a heartwarming initiative, Tish Von Wald has hosted a free Thanksgiving dinner for the sixth consecutive year at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3522 in Charles Town, aimed

Bridging Generations: Friendsgiving Trivia Connects Students and Community

Bridging Generations: Friendsgiving Trivia Connects Students and Community

Friendsgiving Intergenerational Trivia helps bring Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Z together The Journal | Monday, November 25, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston The Journal reports on the Friendsgiving Intergenerational Trivia event held at Shepherd University's Student Center, aimed at fostering connections between students from Generation Z and community

Art Market Redux: Reviving Community Engagement with Local Artists

Art Market Redux: Reviving Community Engagement with Local Artists

Art Market Redux draws art lovers to support local painters The Journal | Monday, November 25, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston The Journal reports on the successful Art Market Redux event held in Shepherdstown, organized by art professor Sonya Evanisko. The market showcased the works of Evanisko and five local artists, diverging

Rock Spring Church Expands Angel Tree Program to Help 200 Children This Christmas

Rock Spring Church Expands Angel Tree Program to Help 200 Children This Christmas

Local church looks forward to season of giving, with growth of Angel Tree program The Journal | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston In an article published by The Journal, Rock Spring Church in Kearneysville highlights the growth of its Angel Tree program, which began in 2020 to help local

Support Local Artisans: The Unique Gifts of Small Businesses

Support Local Artisans: The Unique Gifts of Small Businesses

Shopping small supports local creativity, community members The Journal | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston In an article published by The Journal, local business owners in Shepherdstown, such as Carol Ann Stansbury, Melanie Cook, and Barbara Stewart, emphasize the importance of shopping small during the holiday season. They argue

Shepherdstown's Holiday Kickoff: Exciting Activities for All Ages

Shepherdstown's Holiday Kickoff: Exciting Activities for All Ages

'Welcome to Christmas in Shepherdstown' to kick off town's holiday activities The Journal | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston The Journal reports that Shepherdstown will kick off its holiday season with the 'Welcome to Christmas in Shepherdstown' event on November 29, featuring activities