Local Events

Wednesday, July 11

10 p.m. Eyewitness Bears: How did the teddy bear get its name? Join for this afternoon movie in the nature center for a unique insight into nature and legends.

The Berkeley Springs Volunteer Firemen's Carnival will run from July 16-21 at U.S. Silica grounds, north of Berkeley Springs.

Monday, July 16, Flashbacks. The Flashbacks are a band from Berkeley Springs that play vintage rock and roll, country and hillbilly music. Members of the band are Gordon MacLeod on guitar, bass and vocals; Bob Wurster on bass guitar and vocal; Matt Hahn on guitar and vocals; Jonathan McBee on guitar, bass and vocals; Angela Petry on vocals and Richard "Blinkie" Hopkins on the drums.

Osubi Craig and his African drummers move the Morgan Arts Council's free summer concert series into Berkeley Springs State Park on Saturday, July 14 at 5:30 p.m. The Ice House is the rain location.

Craig's troupe begins the concert by welcoming a parade of local drummers from the daylong "Hammer In" at the Ice House. Craig recalled the traditional association between drummers and blacksmiths. "The origin of the popular djimbe drum centuries ago was linked with the development of blacksmiths," explained Craig. "While the metal for the drum rings was being fabricated, the djimbe player would play for the blacksmiths." "Hammer In" organizer and curator of the All About Metal special exhibit at the Ice House Gallery, Mark Schwenk confirmed the relationship. "We scheduled the "Hammer In" to happen while the African drummers were here."

The week of July 15-21, has been designated as a time to recognize the work of probation, parole and community supervision professionals.

Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week is meant to recognize the men and women who work every day with West Virginia's 14,171 probationers and 2,126 parolees to hold them accountable for the crimes they have committed.

Entry testing for adult basic education classes will be administered on Thursday, July 19, 4 p.m. and Monday, August 6, 6 p.m..

If interested in attending adult basic education classes, sign up for one of the two dates to complete the testing component in advance. Call 258-2430 ext. 20 to pre-register.

The officials of the Berkeley Springs Volunteer Fire Company carnival announces this year's musical entertainments lineup for the week of Monday, July 16 through Saturday, July 21. This year's entertainment features some of the best recording artists in the region. All have either released their own recording or are in production. These entertainers promise some great performances and all six free nights are free to the public.

Friday, the carnival stage will once again offer area amateur crooners a chance to compete at the firemen's popular karaoke talent competition open to the first 30 registered that evening. The lucky winner will receive a cash prize and a two song demo from New Hope Recording Studio. Get more information about the contest by calling Bill Clark for details at 304-258-3449.

The Morgan Arts Council's MAC Ice House Youth Theater Camp offers a 10-day musical production workshop for youth from eight to 17 beginning on July 9 and concluding on July 20 and 21 with two fully staged performances of "Hi, Ho, Robin Hood."

Classes are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ice House. Younger students age five to seven may attend the workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Workshop teachers are Margi Griffiths and Brice Williams. There are also two teen aides working with the pair.

Sunday, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be Berkeley Springs' new art event, rain date July 8.

Berkeley Springs State Park will be hosting "Art in the Park" featuring local and regional artists showing their work, some for the first time. There will be sculpture, paintings, fiber, wood, metal and more. There will also be a booth where children and adults can try out their painting skills.

The fourth Annual Galen "June" Shaw Memorial Fundraiser to benefit Hospice of the Panhandle will be held July 15, 1 p.m. till ? at the Troubadour Lounge in Berkeley Springs. The event is free except for drinks, a covered dish-meat will be provided. Donations are encouraged!

Live music will be provided by: Joel Wilt and the Rambling Fever Band, Luney Tunes, Sam and the Allnighter Band and others.

Wednesday, June 27

9 a.m. Meet at the lodge to hike the north loop of the Central Trail.