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Earth Fest and May Day Celebration Unite Crowds in Shepherdstown

Earth Fest and May Day Celebration Unite Crowds in Shepherdstown

'Bigger, better and beautiful': Earth Fest, May Day combine to draw crowds to Morgan's Grove Park The Journal | Sunday, May 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The second annual Earth Fest at Morgan's Grove Park drew larger crowds than its inaugural year, serving as a

Shepherd University and Caperton Furnitureworks Foster Local Entrepreneurship

Shepherd University and Caperton Furnitureworks Foster Local Entrepreneurship

University president, Caperton Furnitureworks owner talk state of business, entrepreneurial spirit in West Virginia The Journal | Friday, May 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a panel discussion at the Bavarian Inn, Shepherd University President Mary Hendrix emphasized the entrepreneurial spirit fostered within local students, highlighting successful internships and community art

Shepherdstown Hosts Country Roads Angel Network Annual Meeting

Shepherdstown Hosts Country Roads Angel Network Annual Meeting

Country Roads Angel Network holds annual meeting in Shepherdstown The Journal | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Country Roads Angel Network (CRAN) recently held its annual meeting at the Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown, emphasizing its mission to support local entrepreneurs through investment and mentoring. Since its establishment in

NCTC Hosts Earth Day Lecture on Heath Hen Conservation in Shepherdstown

NCTC Hosts Earth Day Lecture on Heath Hen Conservation in Shepherdstown

National Conservation Training Center celebrates Earth Day with talk about 'The Last Heath Hen' The Journal | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown marked Earth Day with a lecture by historian and author Christie Lowrance, focusing on her recent works concerning

Volunteers Unite at Shepherdstown Battlefield for Park Day

Volunteers Unite at Shepherdstown Battlefield for Park Day

Shepherdstown Battlefield clean up, lecture shared at 29th annual Park Day The Journal | Monday, April 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The 29th annual Park Day at Shepherdstown Battlefield featured a dedicated cleanup organized by AmeriCorps member Elizabeth Nicholson, alongside local volunteers from various regions, including Maryland and New Jersey. This

Shepherdstown's 26th Annual Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea

Shepherdstown's 26th Annual Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea

Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea to return for its 26th year The Journal | Thursday, April 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The 26th annual Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea is set for May 17-18 in Shepherdstown, offering a delightful self-guided tour of local gardens and a formal tea service.

Shepherdstown's Tabler Farm Hosts Largest Earth Day Celebration

Shepherdstown's Tabler Farm Hosts Largest Earth Day Celebration

Tabler Farm holds sustainable celebration of Earth Day The Journal | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Tabler Farm in Shepherdstown hosted its largest Earth Day celebration yet, engaging the local community with sustainable activities such as a clothes swap, bonfire music jamming, and guided farm tours. Organized by Shepherd