U.S. CELLULAR AND MARTINSBURG EMERGENCY OFFICIALS TO HOST FAMILY SAFETY DAYS IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN

Free Safety Products, Tips Offered to the Public

U.S. Cellular and Martinsburg emergency personnel will host an instructive weekend of events designed to teach families about cell phone safety and emergency procedures. Children will learn how to dial 911 on a cellular phone and will receive free safety coloring books and crayons. U.S. Cellular associates will offer families... More about: US Cellular and Mrbg. Safety Officials to Host Family Safety Days

What do you like most about the fall season? College and pro football, the cooler weather, the leaves changing color or the local festivals like the Apple Butter Festival in Berkeley Springs or the Apple Harvest Festival in Martinsburg, WV? Vote below!

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The 2007 Apple Butter Festival will be held on October 6 and 7 in Berkeley Springs, WV. This year's festival marks the 34th year of Apple Butter in the county seat of Morgan County.

Schedule for Saturday, October 6:
- 9am- PARADE
- 10:30 am- FESTIVAL BEGINS
Voice of the Apple Butter Festival from the Bandstand: Jeanne Mozier.
- ALL DAY Apple Butter Making, Gallery Show and Sale @ the Ice House, Apple Butter Festival and old community... More about: 2007 Apple Butter Festival Schedule

Entrepreneurship Alliance, Inc., an initiative of Region 1 Workforce Investment Board in Beckley, will sponsor “How to Win SBIR Awards” seminar on October 8-9, 2007 at 200 Value City Center in Beckley. Attendance will facilitate learning to operate successfully within the SBIR/STTR Programs through workbooks and hands-on instruction by a specialist with over 20 years experience in the field.

The federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer... More about: Small Businesses – Learn How To Obtain Federal Grants

Growing your business and providing GREAT customer service is important to all business owners and business professionals. BizTech and the Small Business Development Center (SDBC) of Blue Ridge CTC are joining forces and providing a workshop for business owners, supervisors and employees to learn how to improve their customer service skills.

The workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 26th... More about: Customer Service Seminar Offered

AFRICA- -for the adventurous it is shark-diving off Cape Town or a safari in a Big Game Park. For the tame, it is swimming with the penguins or sunbathing at Hermanus Beach. For those of us that cant leave home- -it is tasting South African Wine at Tuscan Sun this Friday, September 21 from 6-8 pm. While we can’t offer lions, tigers and wildebeest, we can offer wine sampling, food tasting and live music. We hope you will be able to join us for this fun event.

We will be tasting wine from... More about: African Wine Tasting at Tuscan Sun

The Berkeley County Resource & Drop-In Center is now open on 412 Winchester Ave., Martinsburg, WV and is looking for volunteers.

They offer the following services; Individual and Group Supporters, Educational Opportunities, Addiction Recovery Support, Wellness & Recovery Workgroups, Internet Access, Skills Teaching, Advocacy, Employment... More about: Berkeley County Resource & Drop-In Center Opens

As a resident of the Eastern Panhandle, your perspective and input are critical in helping our United Way determine the areas of greatest need in the community. The information derived from this assessment will help prioritize United Way’s allocation of resources.

Complete the Survey.... More about: United Way of the Eastern Panhandle Community Survey