Sunday, May 16, 2010
Fundraisers for May 16
ARC now seeking vendors for June 5
HAGERSTOWN - The ARC of Washington County, which serves the developmentally disabled, is seeking vendors to participate in its yard and craft sale from 7 to 2 p.m. June 5. Vendor space is available for $10, with tables available for $5 each.
Reservations and payment are required by Friday.
For more information, call Natalie or Teresa at 301-797-2392.
Special booklet to be distributed in June
MARTINSBURG - A "Hall of Honor" booklet will be distributed at the Christian Enlightening Festival June 11-13 at Poor House Farm Park. To honor a pastor, policeman, fireman, man or woman in this booklet, call 304-596-0159 for more information.
Bingo night slated for Wednesday
MARTINSBURG - The American Legion Berkeley Post 14, at 125 W. Race St., holds bingo every Wednesday.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with early bird games at 6:30 p.m., and regular bingo at 7 p.m. Door prizes are given each week.
Meals to benefit Good Shepherd
CHARLES TOWN - Now through April 30, 2011, 10 percent of your meal tab will be donated to Good Shepherd Caregivers when you dine at Glory Days Grill, 190 Oak Lee Drive.
Just ask your server for a copy of your guest check (not the credit card receipt), then either bring the receipt to one of the Good Shepherd offices or mail it to Good Shepherd Caregivers, Attn: Angie Hill, P.O. Box 1882, Shepherdstown, WV 25443. Offices are located at 101 S. Princess St., Shepherdstown or 221 E. Washington St., Charles Town.
For more information, call Angie at 304-876-3325.
Relay for Life team to host raffle event
CHARLES TOWN - A Relay for Life team, The Patriotic Angels, is raffling a Longaberger medium wash day basket through June 25. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20.
For more information or tickets, call Lisa at 304-725-1170.
Golf tournament slated for June 3
CHARLES TOWN - Wee Disciples Christian Enrichment Program is sponsoring its second annual golf tournament at 8:30 a.m. June 11 at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course. Entry fee is $75 per person or $300 for a foursome, which includes greens fees, cart and lunch. Registration forms may be downloaded at weedisciples.com.
For more information or to register, call Karla Miller at 304-279-3690 or e-mail karlamiller@frontiernet.net.
Apple dumpling sale to be held
CHARLES TOWN -The Silver Grove Hopeful Angels are accepting orders for apple dumplings through June 11. Cost is $4 apiece. Delivery available.
For more information or to place an order, call Cinda Staubs at 304-725-7697 or email coglehowell@hotmail.com.
Raffle event slated through June 25
CHARLES TOWN - A Relay for Life team, Fighting for Our Future, is raffling off chances on a deep covered baker through June 25.
Tickets are $2 each or six for $10. Drawing will be held at 11:30 p.m. June 25 at the Relay for Life event.
For more information, call Michelle Hart at 304-725-0246 or e-mail shellhart@frontier.net.
St. Bernadette to host yard sale
HEDGESVILLE - St. Bernadette Catholic Mission, 109 W. Main St., will hold a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 5.
The sale will feature baby and children's clothing, house wares, household items, crafts, religious items, plants and vegetables, baked goods and more.
For more information, call 304-754-6593 or 304-262-8781.
Spring tea to be held at Holiday Inn
MARTINSBURG - A spring tea and fashion show will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the Holiday Inn. The event will feature door prizes and refreshments. Admission is $18. Proceeds will benefit the GFWC Woman's Club scholarship fund and the youth conservation fund.
For more information, call Elizabeth Blackburn at 304-267-4372.
Bake sale event to be held today
CHARLES TOWN - The Package, a Relay for Life Team of Jefferson County will hold a bake sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Charles Town Walmart. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.
For more information, e-mail acb1219@gmail.com.
Basket bingo event scheduled today
RANSON - Jefferson Memorial Hospital will sponsor a basket bingo today at the Lion's Center, 310 S. George St.
Doors open at 12 p.m., bingo begins at 1 p.m. Advance tickets are $20. Cost at the door is $25. The event will feature 20 games, raffles, King Tut, door prizes and concessions.
For more information or tickets, call Jeanne DeGennaro at 304-728-1677.
Fundraising event to be held today
MARTINSBURG - A fundraising event to benefit Relay for Life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. today at 949 Braeburn Drive. The event will feature Pampered Chef, Longaberger and Premier Jewelry.
For more information, call Tina Dillow at 304-267-6465.
Dinner at Applebee's set for Thursday
CHARLES TOWN - Dine at Applebee's in Charles Town from 11 a.m. to midnight Thursday and 20 percent of your bill will be donated to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life team, She-Town Party Pals.
Download the flyer at tinyurl.com/diningtodonate5-20 and present it to your server.
For more information, call 304-876-8212.
Rummage sale slated for Friday
CHARLES TOWN - Asbury United Methodist Church, 110 W. North St., will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Spaghetti dinner slated for Friday
BEDINGTON - Bedington United Methodist Church, 580 Bedington Road, will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday.
The cost is $8 per adult, $4 for children and those 5 and younger eat for free.
A family rate of five or more is $35 (parents and children of the same household). Carry out will be available after noon.
For more information, call 304-274-2011.
Annual park event slated for Saturday
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION - The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County will sponsor its fourth annual "Bark in the Park" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Sam Michael's Park. The event will feature a blessing of the animals, an interactive dog pledge walk, canine demonstrations, dog games, fashion show, vendors and more. Registration is a $10 donation per dog for the Doggie Pledge Walk, with pledge suggestions beginning at $5 per lap.
For more information, call 304-725-5972 or visit www.awsjc.org.
Academy to sponsor car wash Saturday
MARTINSBURG - The third annual yard sale and car wash, to benefit the Faith Christian Academy Falcon soccer team, will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the school. In the event of rain, the yard sale will be held in the gym.
For more information, call Donna at 304-267-4693.
Fashion show event set for Saturday
CHARLES TOWN - Zion Baptist Church, 819 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., will host a youth fashion show and luncheon at noon Saturday. Cost is $5 for children ages 6 to 15 and $7 for adults.
For more information or tickets, call Sandra at 304-283-6224.
Car wash to benefit Kaycee event set
CHARLES TOWN -A car wash will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and May 23 at Roc's Gas Station, located in the Somerset Village Shopping Center. Cost is by donation. Proceeds will benefit Kaycee Pritt.
Project Lifesaver event to be held
MARTINSBURG - The Berkeley County Sheriff's Department will sponsor a fundraising event at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Martinsburg Church of Christ, 9512 Tuscarora Pike. The event will feature pony rides, bounce houses and more. A concert by Donnie Denny will begin at noon. Proceeds will go toward purchasing equipment for Project Lifesaver.
PTA?to sponsor yard sale May 22
BUNKER HILL -Bunker Hill Elementary School PTA will sponsor its annual spring yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 22 at the school. Cost is $15 for an 18x18 space. Participants provide their own tables.
For more information or to reserve a space, call 304-229-1980.
Vera Bradley Bingo to be held May 23
MARTINSBURG - The Martinsburg Women of the Moose will hold a bingo May 23 at the Moose Lodge, 210 Woodbury Ave. Doors open at noon, and bingo starts at 1:30 p.m. Event will feature 20 games, raffles, tip jars and two King Tut games.
Prizes will be various Vera Bradley purses, totes and other products. Advance tickets are $20. Cost at the door is $25.
For more information or tickets, call 304-267-4470 or 304-229-0275.
Jamfest event set to be held May 23
MARTINSBURG - Jamfest will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 23 at War Memorial Park. The event will feature BluesGates Jams, bounce house, face painting, magic, cake walk, vendors and more. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
Golf tournament to be held Jun 7
CHARLES TOWN - CHEERS School Family Inc. will sponsor its second annual "Angel Tournament" June 7 at Virginia National Golf Club, 1400 Parker Lane, Bluemont, Va. Registration begins at noon, followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Format is captain and crew. Cost is $75 per person, which includes green fees, cart, catered lunch and prizes. Registration deadline is May 24 and entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Checks may be mailed to CHEERS School Family, 29 Keyes Ferry Road, Charles Town, WV 25414.
For more information, call Beth Speidel at 304-725-4233 or visit www.CHEERSSchoolFamily.org.
Scholarship golf tournament set
HEDGESVILLE - The first Eagle School Scholarship Golf Scramble will be held June 14 at The Woods. Shotgun start will be held at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., with a reception at 6 p.m.
A catered dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. Cost is $65 per golfer or $225 for a team of four. Cost includes green fees and dinner. Sponsorship is available. Sponsorship registration must be received by May 25.
For more information, call Chip Barnhart at 304-263-0422.
J.B. Smith Memorial tournament slated
CHARLES TOWN -The 11th annual J.B. Smith Memorial Golf Tournament will be held May 28 at Locust Hill Golf Course and Sleepy Hollow Country Club. Play begins at 1 p.m.
An evening reception, silent auction and awards presentation will be held at 5:30 p.m. at The Anvil Restaurant, in Harpers Ferry. Sponsorship packages are available. Cost per golfer is $100, which includes the evening reception.
For more information, call Leslie at 304-728-0318 or Ann at 304-725-8117.
Charity drive to be held at Walmart
MARTINSBURG - The Synergy youth girls basketball team will sponsor a charity drive from 5 to 8 p.m. May 28 at the Walmart Super Center, 800 Foxcroft Ave.
Donations of canned food items, diapers, bed and bath supplies or other products to support the homeless will be accepted.
For more information, visit www.synergy-basketball.com.
Shepherd to host benefit concert
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - Shepherd University music student Lauren Frick will perform a benefit concert at 5 p.m. May 29 at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Hagerstown.
Frick has been invited to study at the world famous Salzburg College in Austria and attend the Salzburg Festival. Proceeds from the recital will help offset the cost of the trip.
Spring yard sale set for May 29
GERRARDSTOWN - Gerrardstown United Methodist Church, 2043 Gerrardstown Road, will host its spring yard and craft sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 29. Table space is available for $10 each.
For more information, call Millie at 304-229-2351 or Darlene at 304-229-5421.
Church to sponsor Taste of Destiny
MARTINSBURG - Destiny Baptist Church will host the "Taste of Destiny" from 1 to 3 p.m. May 30 in the John Curtis Fellowship Hall.
The event will feature more than 20 samples from the Delectable Dishes & More Cookbook. Admission is $10, which includes admission and cookbook. All proceeds will benefit the Imani Foundation.
For more information, call 304-267-4489.
Church to host yard sale event
MARTINSBURG - Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 W. King St., will hold a court yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 5.
Table space is available for $20. Baked goods, sandwiches and beverages will be sold by the St. Mary's Guild.
For more information, call Lisa Miller at 304-263-0994.
Rabies clinic to be held on June 5
RANSON - The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County will sponsor its spring rabies clinic from 10 a.m. to noon June 5 at Gowers Feed. Dr. Alice Sudduth will be vaccinating dogs and cats more than 3 months of age. All dogs must be on a leash, and cats must be in carriers. Cost is $10 per pet.
For more information, visit www.awsjc.org.
St. Leo to host yard sale in June
INWOOD -St. Leo Catholic Church will hold a spring yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 18, from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 19 and after both Masses on June 20, ending at 2 p.m. Rental space is available for $15 for both days, June 18 and 19. Participants must provide their own table. Space is available for 50 vendors.
Donations will be gladly accepted from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 16 and 17. If donation pick up is needed, call Brenda Matson at 304-229-9224 or 304-582-7138.
For more information, visit stleoyardsale.webs.com.
Annual yard sale slated for June 26
BUNKER HILL -The Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church will host its annual yard sale, soup and food sale and auction from 8 a.m. to noon June 26. Spaces will once again be available. Cost is $10. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund.
For more information, call 304-754-5388.
Op shop offering seasonal clothing
CHARLES TOWN - The Op Shop, 115 N. Charles St., is now offering its spring and summer clothing. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
For more information, call 304-725-6605.
Kiwanis to sponsor yard sale June 26
CHARLES TOWN - Jefferson County Kiwanis will sponsor a yard sale June 26. Donated items needed include small household items, books, DVDs, CDs and toys. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Santa's workshop.
For more information, call Lana at 304-725-9750.
Arby's to sponsor donate a dollar
MARTINSBURG - Arby's restaurants are giving residents of the Eastern Panhandle an easy way to help the children in their community. Now through June 13, customers who visit Arby's restaurants may donate $1 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Panhandle to help the organization match a child with an adult mentor.
Last year, Arby's raised over $2.1 million nationwide through its in-store campaign. Locally, the Foxcroft Avenue Arby's raised over $700 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Panhandle.
All customers who donate will receive a coupon redeemable for $1 off a regular, medium or large roast beef sandwich combo or beef 'n cheddar combo on their next purchase.
- From staff reports
