Items Of Interest - October 16, 2009

Volunteers Needed

Musicians Needed

The United Way of Hampshire County & the Hampshire County Community Foundation are in need of musicians who would be willing to donate their time and talent on Sunday, November 1, 2009 on the Potomac Eagle Train fundraiser to benefit the two organizations. Musicians will be asked to play for ½ hour “here and there” on their choice of one of the two rides. You will have an opportunity to move about the train and enjoy the scenery. If interested please contact Amy Pancake at 304-822-7200 or toll free 888-507-8375.

Red Cross

The Western Potomac Chapter American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help with setting up displays for their annual Mountain Reflections light show.  Volunteers are needed Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.  Please contact Michelle Harris at 301-722-1760 ext. 107 or email at michelleharris@allconet.org    if you or any organization is willing to help with this special event or have any other questions.  Thank you!  

The North Branch Correctional Institution is looking for volunteers to work in the mailroom, it is at the front of the institution in a secure area away from the inmates. A volunteer is needed to run a Veteran’s Group with a selected number of inmates.  The inmates will be screened and the group will be overseen by a correctional officer. To volunteer or for more information please contact Rhonda O’Neal  rnetzer@dpscs.state.md.us  or call 301-729-7585

Help Needed – Benefit Auction

Liam Mitchell-Bagatti was born on July 28, 2009 at Memorial Hospital. He was born with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension and 3 heart defects. On July 30th, Liam was airlifted to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, where he is still hospitalized and is still battling the Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension. Liam has had 2 heart surgeries to correct his heart defects. On September 13th Liam’s parents, Cherie and Joe were told every parent’s worst nightmare, that Liam only had but a few hours to live. Miraculously, since that moment he has been fighting and slowly improving, never giving up. However, Liam still has a long road ahead of him. His parents have had to leave their home in LaVale as well as their jobs to stay in Morgantown. Not to mention trying to keep a stable environment for their oldest son Alex, who is 4 years old. Doctors are saying he may be there for up to a year. We are holding this benefit to help the family with their finances. Liam is a fighter and has proven to be a miracle. Let’s all join together and help this family through this difficult time.

Please Join Us In Support For Liam And His Family. Parents: Joe (Skelley) & Cherie (Mitchell) Bagatti. Grandparets: Larry & Christina Lease AND John & Eileen Engel

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009

Location: Cresaptown Eagles

Time: 7 PM

Donation At Door

Music Entertainment

50/50 Drawing

Auction Items such as designer sun glasses, gift cards, gift baskets, and much much more!

Joe (Skelley) and Cherie (Mitchell) Bagatti would like to thank everyone for their support. For any additional questions or donations please contact Alison Matlick alysue98@hotmail.com   or Amy Price amyprice@embarqmail.com

Charitable Opportunities

B’er Chayim Temple Goods & Services Auction

Saturday, October 17.  Viewing starts at 7 p.m. and auction starts at 7:30 p.m.  Items include fine art, jewelry, giftware, theatre tickets, restaurant certificates, specialty baskets, get-aways, antiques, rugs, aerial sightseeing over Cumberland and much, much more!  Auction benefits B’er Chayim Temple and the historic restoration of the temple building built in 1866.  Refreshments will be served.  107 Union Street, Cumberland.

First Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Event

will be held on Saturday Oct. 17 at Canal Place Festival Grounds. Participants can either walk a 5k or bike ride 10 miles. This event was formerly the Pink Ribbon Challenge. It is an inspiring event that unites the entire community to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about the importance of early detection and prevention, and to raise money to fund lifesaving research and local support programs. To register or to learn more about the events go to www.strideswesternmd.org or call your local American Cancer Society at 301-722-2145.

Artful Objects Sale

Want to find a new home for your excess "artful" stuff? The Allegany Arts Council will have an Artful Objects Sale during the next Saturday Arts Walk on October 24 from 5-8PM at 50 N. Centre Street---next to Off Centre. We are looking for donations of gently loved artful things such as prints, photographs and paintings, ceramics, hand-made jewelry, artful clothing and home accessories. Bring your donations to the Allegany Arts Council any time before the Arts Walk when the office is open. We will give you a receipt to be used to claim a tax deduction. Then come to the sale to see what treasures await your home.

Things To Do

Toys for Happiness Car Show

3rd annual Toys for Happiness kick-off car show will be held on the Downtown Cumberland mall on Saturday, October 17th, and will once again feature world speed record holder "Fast Jack" Beckman. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration fee for car owners is a new toy or suitable gift for a child up to 15 years of age. Spectators and visitors may participate by providing the same items, and they'll become eligible for interesting door prizes; A one-year family membership to the YMCA, a free weekend rental from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, a portrait session at G & G Photography and more will be awarded to supporters. The show is hosted by Fire and Ice Rods & Customs.

Last Lavale Chicken Bbq This Year

The LaVale Lions Chicken Barbecue is October 16, 17, 18. It begins 8am and runs 24 hours a day until Sunday at 3pm unless we sell out earlier. 1/2 chicken and a roll $5.00, French fries, baked beans and soft drinks only $1.00. Lots of baked goods will be available as well.

This is the last BBQ of the year.

Fiddle, Banjo & Mandolin Championship

The 16th Annual Mid-Atlantic Grand Fiddle, Banjo, and Mandolin Championship hosted by the Cumberland Lions Club will be held Saturday, October 24, 2009. The event will be held at the Gateway Center on the Downtown Cumberland Mall from 1-6pm. Food and refreshments will be available. Proceeds from the event support the Cumberland Lions Club sight conservation projects.

Cumberland Arts Walk

Come out and enjoy the arts on Saturday, October 24th from 5-8pm, as the Downtown Cumberland Arts & Entertainment District hosts its final Saturday Arts Walk of the 2009 season. The Arts Walks are self-guided walking tours that feature opening receptions and exhibitions at downtown art galleries, theatre performances, live music at several downtown locations, shopping at a variety of retail destinations, and dining at some of the area's finest restaurants. While some of the evening performances may require the purchase of tickets, most activities are free, and many participating venues offer special discounts to Arts Walk participants. Brochures for the October 24th Arts Walk are now available from the Allegany Arts Council (located at 9 N. Centre Street in Downtown Cumberland) and from each of the more than 30 participating Arts Walk destinations. You may also download a copy of the Arts Walk brochure at www.alleganyartscouncil.org. For more information, please call the Allegany Arts Council at 301-777-ARTS (2787).

Halloween in Downtown Cumberland

Join in the fun! The annual children’s Halloween Parade, Trick or Treating, Halloween DJ and a Haunted Trolley ride will take place on October 31st on the historic Downtown Cumberland Mall.  Trick or treating will be from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the Downtown Cumberland Mall and 1 – 3 p.m. at Canal Place.  The children’s parade will leave go from Baltimore Street to Shops at Canal Place beginning at 1 p.m. For more information, call 301-722-5500 or online at downtownmanager@verizon.net