It could have only been better if my father had joined me. Nonetheless, in the company of wonderful friends and neighbors, I had a most enjoyable evening at the Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown. I’ll admit I did not grow up listening to big band music. Some people are just so prominent in our history you cannot help but become exposed over time. Therefore while I was only barely familiar with the names, I certainly recognized the tunes played by The Everett... More about: A Night at the Theatre

The next business group meeting of the Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurs Forum will take place:

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008

Time: 5:30-6:30pm ? Networking
6:30-8:00pm -- Program

Location: Holiday Inn, Martinsburg

Program: BACK TO BUSINESS BASICS

Please join us as we welcome Catherine Sullivan, CPA from CoxHollidaPrice LLP to present for the evening. She will be providing information on various business entities, business and tax filing requirements and... More about: Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurs Forum

Martinsburg, WV - Join our "MC" Ms. Lena Vargas from NBC25 as we feature live music (Cumbia, Salsa) great food, activities for Children (pinatas, face painting, crafts) a talent show and a Chihuahua race!

Where: War Memorial Park, Martinsburg, WV
When: September 27, 2008 from 12pm to 6pm

For more information call 304-671-2423 or 304-596-6232.

Sponsored by “UNIDOS” formerly “EPHAC”
Support from Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber and area businesses!... More about: 5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival

Why are Americans so united? They would not resemble one another even if you painted them all one color!? They speak all the languages of the world and form an astonishing mixture of civilizations and religious beliefs.

Still, the American tragedy turned three hundred million people into a hand put on the heart. Nobody rushed to accuse the White House, the Army, or the Secret Service that they are only a bunch of losers. Nobody rushed to empty their bank accounts. Nobody rushed out onto... More about: An Ode to America

Shepherdstown, WV -- Goose Route Arts Collaborative’s Fall session of classes for children and adults begins September 3 and runs through mid-December, culminating in an informal performance on Sunday, December 14. With an emphasis on originality over imitation and cooperation over competition, Goose Route’s classes aim to elicit imagination, artistry and true self-expression from people of all ages. All classes take place at the Shepherdstown Train Station, a beautiful, wood-floored space on... More about: Dance, Acting, and Improvisation Classes offered this Fall

People are starting to come to take a look at the puppies and choose their special babies and we only have 3 puppies left. I dont want you to miss out on the one(s) you want. They have been wormed and have had all their shots which includes the 7 way and vitamin shot twice. They are growing like weeds and need to have their own homes so they can fully grow up to be wonderful dogs. The puppies have had two children one 6 one 4 playing with them since the day they were born so they have been... More about: Looking for a Newfiedore Puppy?

Martinsburg, WV - Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito is hosting a Congressional Field Hearing in Martinsburg on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 11am.

The Housing Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee will hear testimony on the state of affordable housing in the Eastern Panhandle. Subcommittee Chairwoman Maxine Waters and Ranking Member Capito will conduct the hearing with witnesses including Federal Housing Administration Commissioner Brian Montgomery, Rural Housing Service... More about: Congressional Subcommittee Hearing to be held in Martinsburg

MARTINSBURG, WV — We are pleased to invite you to attend another in the series of FEASTS FOR THE ARTS! SUMMER IS HERE! Join these generous hosts and hostesses as they open their homes and imaginations to tempt you with comfort and creativity. These new events will tempt you with delectables from around the world. Delighted to open their homes to you, these chefs look forward to providing an experience long remembered. Don't miss another opportunity to support The Arts Centre while dining... More about: The Arts Centre Presents: Feasts for the Arts

Shepherdstown, WV -- Two pre-performance talks, funded by the West Virginia Humanities Council, will take place during the Eighth Annual Goose Route Dance Festival. The talks, given by Washington, DC-based dance and performance scholars Ted Bain and Libby Smigel, are open to the public and free of charge. The first, entitled “Truckers, Presidents, and Debutantes: Re-Imagining Icons,” is scheduled for Saturday, July 12 at 2 pm and will examine the role of satire in modern dance and specifically... More about: West Virginia Humanities Council supports Pre-Performance Talks during Eighth Annual Goose Route Dance Festival

The weather is warm – okay HOT again – the berries are ripe and the good news is someone else has already picked them. I do remember going to the strawberry patch as a child and plucking ripe ones myself. It is a fond childhood memory. Of course I was maybe 2 feet tall which meant there wasn’t much bending over to do. Plus I have absolutely no memory of the heat nor of any bugs about my face. This validates what I am firm believer of. That is that “everything changes.” Nowadays ‘round here if... More about: This little piggy went to market.