by Lisa Schauer Neighbors came out to The Farm at Coco’s Corner on Heavenly Acres Ridge Saturday, May 20 for a family fun day that included pony rides, chicken races, a mystery egg hunt, visits with the animals, baked treats and burgers on the grill. “I’m glad they’re here. I[Read More…]
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Plant giveaway spreads sprouts & seeds
The first ever community plant giveaway was a success as an estimated 2,700 plants, seeds, and potatoes were given away on Saturday, May 20, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints parking lot. The event ran for two hours, from 10 a.m. until noon. Wendy Weller, who[Read More…]
Plant giveaway this weekend
by Geoff Fox The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be giving away plants this Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the church located at 200 Douglas Street in Hancock thanks to local growers and members of church. Should there be rain, the event[Read More…]
Farmer’s Market returning, pickleball court a possibility
by Geoff Fox A few years ago, the Town of Hancock hosted a bi-weekly farmer’s market in Joseph Hancock Park along Main Street, but it fell off and disappeared. Now, the town is looking to reignite the farmer’s market and is looking for vendors to fill spots. The new farmer’s[Read More…]
Spring Fling this Saturday
Widmeyer Park will be busy this coming Saturday as Hancock In Motion will host Family Spring Fling. There will be vendors, crafters, yard sales, kids activities, food, and music set up in the park starting at 9 a.m. throughout the day until 5 p.m. While the vendors portion of the[Read More…]
Food truck festival set for May 5 in Berkeley Springs
by Trish Rudder A new “First Friday” event sponsored by the Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce was approved by the Bath Town Council at their March 21 meeting. The First Friday Food Truck Festival on West Fairfax Street will debut on May 5 from 3-9 p.m. next to the[Read More…]
Hancock Open Mic returns
The Hancock Lioness Lions Club and the Hancock Arts Council are sponsoring a monthly Open Mic music event at the Hancock Community Center on the third Saturday of each month from 5-8 p.m. The first Open Mic will be held on Saturday, May 20. Organizer Jeanne Ward says all genres[Read More…]
Critton Hollow String Band to play free concert in Hancock April 29
Hancock Arts Council will host a free concert of traditional American music by acclaimed trio Critton Hollow String Band at the Hancock Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 29. The concert will start at 7 p.m. Hancock Performing Arts Center is in Hancock Town Hall, located at 126 W. High[Read More…]
Barge Bash to return to Hancock in June
In about two months, the C&O Canal will once again host barges in its waters as Hancock’s “Barge Bash” returns to town on June 17. Festivities and registration starts at 1 p.m. along Canal Street in Hancock. The parade of barges on the canal starts at 3 p.m. There will[Read More…]
Valley Art Association to host May exhibits, events
Valley Art Association will host an exhibit of their members’ art, called “May Flowers,” May 5-28 at The Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue, Hagerstown City Park. The exhibit will be open Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. Valley Art[Read More…]
