Published: May 12, 2006 01:37 pm         

Community Calendar

Readers are encouraged to submit items for the Community Calendar. To ensure publication, please submit typewritten items at least two weeks before the date of the event to Debbie Haan, P.O. Box 1662, Cumberland, MD 21501-1662, or e-mail dhaan@times-news.com.

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A benefit yard and bake sale will be held Saturday, April 26, beginning at 8 a.m. at Bohrer's Fruit Market, state Route 29 N, Slanesville, W.Va.

The sale is open to the public and proceeds will go to Sandy (Malcolm) Hyson, who has lost her hearing and will have surgery for a Cochlear Hearing Implant at Johns Hopkins University Hospital.

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ABATE of Western Maryland Inc. will hold a benefit poker run Saturday, April 26. Registration will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Cresaptown Eagles and the run will end at the Old Route 51 Saloon.

The registration fee includes food and entertainment following the run.

The event is open to the public and all proceeds from the ride will benefit David Gorgol, an 18-year-old cancer patient.

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The Rolling Mill Neighborhood Association will hold its fourth annual Greater Cumberland Anti-Drug Festival Saturday, April 26, from noon to 5 p.m. in Queen City Center's Bachman's parking lot and the Queen City Chick-Fil-A parking lot.

Jim Corley will be the master of ceremonies for the event. Entertainment is lined up throughout the day and all community groups are welcome to participate. Local vendors are also welcome, with the exception of food and drinks.

The festival is made possible by tobacco restitution funds provided by the Allegany County Health Department.

The festival began in 2004, in an effort to combat the increase in drug use. The event now serves as an information outlet for all community groups, but particularly those who are taking an active role or who support the movement to prevent drug use in our community.

For more information about the Anti-Drug Drug Festival or to participate in the event, please contact Melanie Michael at melmichael@atlanticbb.net or call (240) 362-7727.

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Hospice of the Panhandle will hold an old-fashioned buckwheat and pancake dinner and auction Saturday, April 26, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Romney Fire Hall. The dinner will include buckwheats, pancakes, sausage, sausage gravy and other homemade items.

An auction will follow, under the direction of Jimmy See and Floyd Kessel, auctioneers. Door prizes will be given away.

Entertainment will include the Time Travelers and the Chorus of the Potomac Barbershop Singers.

The event is open to the public and proceeds benefit Hospice of the Panhandle.

For more information, contact Donna at the Hampshire County Hospice, (304) 822-8213; Tamitha, (304) 496-8059; or Sherri, (304) 496-1169.

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The Patterson Creek Volunteer Fire Company will hold a chicken or ham supper Saturday, April 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Community Building, Patterson Creek, W.Va.

The event is open to the public and proceeds will benefit the fire company.

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A spring concert featuring Poet Voices, Chattanooga, Tenn., with songwriter Phil Cross, will be held Saturday, April 26, at 6 p.m. at Frankfort High School, Short Gap, W.Va. Double Portion, Petersburg, W.Va., also will perform and Rich Bruce of Southern Light Radio will be the master of ceremonies.

For information or tickets, contact Janet Mickey at (304) 738-0511 or Nellie Bradshaw at (304) 738-9305.

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The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 426, will hold an all-you-can-eat fly-in/drive-in breakfast Sunday, April 27, from 7 to 11:30 a.m. at the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport, Wiley Ford, W.Va.

The event is open to the public. For information, call (814) 784-3576.

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The Salisbury Volunteer Fire Department, Salisbury, Pa., will hold a roast beef dinner Sunday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sold out. The menu will include mashed potatoes, noodles, gravy, corn, green beans, homemade bread, assorted cakes and beverages.

The event is open to the public and tickets will be available at the door.

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The Ellerslie Volunteer Fire Company will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner Sunday, April 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The meal includes salad, Italian bread and beverage. A selection of homemade cakes will be available.

The proceeds from the event will benefit the fire company.

The event is open to the public. To place an order, call (301) 777-0959.

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Daniel Weatherholt, a music major at Frostburg State University and the organist and choirmaster at St. John's Episcopal Church will present his senior recital Sunday, April 27, at 4 p.m. at St. John's, 52 Broadway, Frostburg. Weatherholt will perform on one of the newest organs in Western Maryland.

The recital will include works by John Blow, Johann Sebastian Bach, Johannes Brahms, Ralph Vaughn Williams, Joan DeVee Dixon, David Cherwien, Fred Bock and Emma Lou Diemer.

The event is free and open to the public.

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The Allegany High School class of 1954 will meet for lunch Monday, April 28, at noon at Puccini's Restaurant, 12901 Ali Ghan Road NE, Cumberland.

For additional information, call Carole Wilson at (301) 724-3068.

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The Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars, Henry Hart Post 1411, will hold a spaghetti dinner Monday, April 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the post home, 205 Union St., Cumberland. The menu will include salad, bread and dessert.

Carryouts will be available.

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The Ali Ghan Shrine Desert Legion will hold a beef dinner Monday, April 28, from 5 to 7 p.m.. at the Desert Legion Club House, off the picnic ground roads. The meal will include mashed potatoes, and gravy, green beans, cole slaw, roll and beverage. The women will provide desserts.

The dinner is open to the public.

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Beth Holler Page will give a program on the history, traditions and changing trends in garden design in the Casselman Valley Monday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Folk Meeting House, Springs Road, Springs, Pa.

Page has worked for the Springs Historical Society, Somerset Historical Center, Meyersdale Library and as a museum specialist in the Smithsonian Institute's Archives of American Gardens. Page resides in Gettysburg, Pa., and is a contributor for the upcoming "Pioneers of American Landscape Design" Volume II.

Admission is free and open to the public. The program is sponsored by the Springs Historical Society. For additional information, call (814) 445-6945 or go to www.springspa.org.

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CiCi's Pizza in LaVale will hold a fund raiser to support the Y-me Breast Cancer Foundation's Walk to Empower Tuesday, April 29, from 4 to 8 p.m. When patrons mention the breast cancer walk at the register, 15 percent of their total bill will be donated to the foundation.

For more information, visit the Web site at www.main.y-me.org/goto/walk2008 or call (240) 580-7757.

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The Hampshire County Sheriff's Office will hold a special parent presentation on "Prescription and Over-the Counter Drugs...What You Need to Know as a Parent" Tuesday, April 29, at 6 p.m. at Romney Middle School. The class is free and open to the public.

The class will be taught by Cpl. Jamie E. Carter, Hampshire County D.A.R.E. officer. The training will focus on parents and what they can do to guide their child into making healthy decisions. The presentation is not appropriate for children.

For additional information, call Carter at (304) 822-3894.

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A lecture/slide program titled, "Residential Wind and Solar Energy: Expectations, Assessment and Development" will be presented by Oguz Soysal and Hilkat Soysal on Tuesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. in the John N. Bambacus Room of the Frostburg Community Library.

The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Frostburg Community Library and is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

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The Fort Hill High School class of 1951 will hold a Dutch treat luncheon Thursday, May 1, at 11:30 a.m. at Oscar's, Oldtown Road, Cumberland.

For additional information, call Shirley (304) 738-7080.

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Northeast Elementary School, Valley Road, Cumberland, will hold its annual Spring Fun Fair Friday, May 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be games, prizes and food.

The event is open to the public and all proceeds benefit Northeast Elementary School.

For more information, call the school office at (301) 724-3285.

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The Chapel Hill West Neighborhood Association will hold its second annual Spring Fling block party Saturday May 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Blaul Alley and North Cedar Street, Cumberland. The event will feature food, activities and entertainment. Craftspeople or others vendors interested in participating may e-mail chwna@ aol.com or call Jan Jackson at (301) 777-0096.

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The Snake Spring Valley Christian Academy will hold a craft sale and flea market Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the back lawn of the campus, 377 Upper Snake Spring Road, Everett, Pa. Live gospel music and a chicken barbecue will be held.

The event is open to the public.

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The Western Maryland Health System Foundation will hold its sixth annual Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 3, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort. The event will feature gaming, hat contests, food and beverages. The race at Churchill Downs will be shown on a large screen. For more information or to reserve tickets, call (301) 723-1454.

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The Springfield Valley Volunteer Fire Company will hold a ramp dinner Sunday, May 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Community Building, Springfield Pike, Springfield, W.Va. Dishes will be prepared with and without ramps.

The event is open to the public.

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John Humbird Elementary School, will hold a Longaberger Basket Bingo Sunday, May 4, at the school, Mary Street, Cumberland. Doors open at 1 p.m. and bingo begins at 2 p.m.

New and retired baskets and door prizes will be featured. Refreshments will be available.

The event is open to the public and proceeds will benefit breast cancer awareness. For additional information, call Kim, (301) 876-2466, or Mary Beth, (240) 362-2875.

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The Beall High School class of 1988 will hold a reunion meeting Sunday, May 4, at 2 p.m. at the Country Club Mall food court near Chick-fil-A.

For more information, e-mail wesyjr@comcast.net.

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The third annual Howard-Lincoln Schools scholarship banquet will be held Sunday, May 4, at 3 p.m. at the Washington-Smith American Legion Post 152, 330 Virginia St., Keyser, W.Va. Former West Virginia University star running back, Adrian Murrell, will be the speaker.

The event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased by calling (304) 355-2928, (304) 355-2900 or (304)788-1002.

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The Allegany High School class of 1953 will meet for lunch Monday, May 5, at 11:30 a.m. at Western Sizzlin' Steak House, Winchester Road, LaVale.

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The Fort Hill High School class of 1944 will hold a Dutch treat luncheon Monday, May 5, at 1 p.m. at Bob Evan's, National Highway, LaVale.

For further information, call Marion Sachs (304)738-9369.

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The Continuing Education and Workforce Development Division of Garrett College has scheduled a Ten Most Often Asked Questions about Wills and Probate Monday, May 5, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Grantsville Senior Center. Joseph DiSimone, register of wills for Garrett County, will be the instructor. He will be assisted by Rita Watson, chief deputy register of wills.

For additional information, contact Terry Beachy, Northern Outreach Center coordinator, (301) 895-4700 or e-mail terry.beachy@garrettcollege.edu.

To register, contact Kista Wilt, Continuing Education and Workforce Development, (301) 387-3069 or e-mail kista.wilt@garrettcollege.edu.

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The WMHS Regional Cancer Center will host a Look Good...Feel Better program Monday, May 5, at 7 p.m. The free program is designed for women undergoing treatment for cancer and teaches them how to cope with the appearance-related side effects of their treatments.

During the group session, specially trained cosmetologists will demonstrate how to conceal hair loss with wigs, turbans and scarves and how to deal with skin problems and other side effects commonly associated with chemotherapy or radiation treatments. Each participant will receive a free makeover and a make-up kit appropriate for her skin tone.

The program is sponsored by the American Cancer Society and Western Maryland Health System. It does not interfere with the patient's medical treatment or replace professional medical advice. The program does not promote any cosmetic product line or manufacturer.

To register, or for more information, call the WMHS Community Relations Department at (301) 723-6433.

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The Midland Mayor and Council will meet Monday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Midland Town Hall.

The meeting is open to the public.

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The Keyser High School class of 1944 will hold a luncheon meeting Tuesday, May 6, at 12:30 p.m. at The Pines Restaurant, Keyser, W.Va.

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Meet the Candidates will be held at 6 p.m., May 6, at the Fountain Ruritan building. All candidates are welcome and will be given an opportunity to tell about themselves and why they were running for office. There will be time for participants to talk one-on-one with the candidates.

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The Ladies Auxiliary of Ridgeley VFW Gold Star Post 6452 will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner Tuesday, May 6, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the post home, Ridgeley, W.Va.

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The Fort Hill High School class of 1956 will meet for lunch Wednesday, May 7, at noon at Oscar's, Oldtown Road, Cumberland.

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The Allegany High School class of 1947 will meet for lunch Wednesday, May 7, at noon at Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort.

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Frostburg S.H.I.P will hold food distribution Thursday, May 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Frostburg Moose, Lodge 348, 210 W. Main St.

The program is for low-income, senior citizens or the unemployed. Proof of income is required and applications are available on distribution day.

Patrons are to bring a box or basket.

For additional information, call (301) 689-1277.

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The Keyser/Mineral County Developmental Center and Workshop will hold a Longaberger Basket Bingo benefit will be held Thursday, May 8 at 6 p.m. at the Hi-Rick Bingo Hall in Rawlings, Md.

Tickets for 20 games will be available at DC&W by calling (304) 788-3046 or at the door.

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A Mother's Day Tea will be held Saturday, May 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Castle in Mount Savage. A rhythm clock will be raffled.

Reservations are necessary and may be made by calling (301) 264-4645.

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The Short Gap Volunteer Fire Company will hold a baked steak dinner Saturday, May 10, from 4 p.m. to sold out, at the fire hall, Knobley Road, Short Gap, W.Va. The menu will featured meat from Wayne's Country Meats in Fort Ashby, W.Va., and include mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, cole slaw or apple sauce, roll, dessert and drink.

Carryouts will be available.

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A benefit spaghetti dinner will be held Saturday, May 10, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Slanesville Fire Hall, Slanesville, W.Va.

The event is open to the public and proceeds will benefit Sandy (Malcolm) Hyson, who has lost her hearing and will have surgery for a Cochlear Hearing Implant at Johns Hopkins University Hospital.

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Feng Shui for Well-Being and Personal Growth with Phil Jannetta will be held Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m. at Mystic Isles, Burtons Shopping Center, National Highway, LaVale.

The event is free and open to the public.

Jannetta will be available for some private consultation appointments on Friday, May 16.

For additional information, call Kay at (301) 729-8100.

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The Allegany High School class of 1950 will meet for dinner Thursday, May 22, at 6 p.m. at Penn Alps Restaurant, Grantsville.

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The fourth annual Toy Thunder Motorcycle Charity Ride will be held Sunday, June 22, at the Hen House Restaurant. The ride will start and end at the Hen House. Registration will be from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. and the riders will depart at noon.

The registration fee includes food and soft drinks and there will be raffles and door prizes and hats and T-shirts will be for sale, including a special sponsor T-shirt. Special guests will include Pittsburgh Pirate World Series Winner Bobbie Robertson, Nationwide Insurance Custom Chopper and The First United States Navy Seal.

Co-sponsors of the event are the Hen House Restaurant, Susquehanna Bank, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and Hickory Gap Military Surplus.

The event is open to the public and all proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots of Western Maryland. For information call (301) 689-8875.

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