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MAA hosting watercolor workshop
A limited number of spots is available for Chasing Wonder Watercolor Workshop with Trish McKinney, hosted by the Morgantown Art Association. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6-9 at 5000 Green Bag Road, Morgantown. For a supply list and more info, visit morgantownartassociation.com or email maagallery@yahoo.com.
Morgantown Farmers Markets
Summer Saturday Markets will be held downtown at the Spruce Street pavilion from 8:30 a.m. to noon and Wednesday Markets will be held at Mylan Park from 4 to 7 p.m. Check www.morgantownfarmersmarket.org for the calendar and updates.
Arnettsville Farmers Market
Arnettsville Farmers Market is open for the season on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. at 4120 Fairmont Road, Morgantown. Follow Arnettsville Farmers Market on Facebook. Every Monday, there is a post showing what is expected to be available that day. If you don't use Facebook, call 304-278-9973 on Monday to find out what we expect to have. If you'd like to be a vendor (occasionally or full-time), call Laura at 304-278-7215.
WVU Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series
Nature Connection Series talks happen at 6 p.m. Tuesday evenings at the WVU Core Arboretum Amphitheater through late August. These talks are free and open to the public, and no registration is required. All of the talks are outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Talks will be canceled and rescheduled if the weather is inclement. Come and join the WVU Core Arboretum nature connection crew!
August 11: Andrew Moore, Author: "The Beasts of the East: The fall and rise of America's eastern wilderness"
August 18: Max Dubansky, Backbone Food Farm, Owner, Farmer, Mushroom Expert: Wild mushrooms of wild wonderful West Virginia
August 25: Krista Noe, WV Division of Natural Resources Natural Heritage Program, Ecologist: Exploring the world of West Virginia fireflies
Monongalia County Parks & Recreation Summer Concert Series
All concerts are scheduled for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or camp chairs, let the kids run up and down the hill, and enjoy the music! Kids of all ages can pop bubbles, wave streamers, and dance with hula hoops to add to the dancing fun! For each concert, the park will have concessions available, however, coolers are welcome. Tickets are $5/person – Cash only. Children 6 and under get in free. Well-behaved pets are welcomed and must remain on a leash. Food trucks will be on hand.
Chestnut Ridge Park & Campground
346 Chestnut Ridge Camp Road, Bruceton Mills
Aug. 15: Meadow Run
Aug. 29: Weary Space Wanderer
Mason-Dixon Historical Park
79 Buckeye Road, Core
Aug. 8: The Hillbilly Biscuits
Ruby Summer Concert Series
The lineup for the upcoming 2026 Ruby Summer Concert Series features free community concerts at 7 p.m. Fridays through August at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater in Morgantown.
August 14: Hanson
August 21: Ashley Cooke
August 28: 38 Special
Family reunions
-- WHITE FAMILY REUNION 2026: at 11 a.m. Aug. 8, the descendants of William White (1783-1860) and Mary (Darling) White (1791-1878) and their 11 children (Stephen, John Darling, James, Michael, Thomas, Joseph Shackelford, Lydia Ann, Richard Armstrong, Simon Lauch and Daniel) will be meeting for the 138th time at the Reunion Grounds where William and Mary's original log cabin and family cemetery is located at Maple, WV, north of Wadestown; south of Jollytown, PA. See our website for directions and look for our balloons. Bring a covered dish to share. There will be games, an auction and sharing of family lore. Contact Rebecca Bromley, 719-651-8817 or rsbromley@aol.com for details on the reunion or family history. See our website: www.whitefamilymaplewv. We always look forward to connecting with more family members. Allied surnames: BERDINE, CLOVIS, GILMORE, HENNEN, LEMMON, MANNING, MOORE, SIX, STEWART, STILES, WHISLER and WISE are welcomed. William White was a descendant of Stephen White who came to Maryland in 1659. Mary was a descendant of James Darling of Delaware, who died 1754, and Daniel David of Delaware, who came from Wales in 1749.
-- The annual Wiles & Watkins reunion will be held at the Mt. View Church, No. 4 Road, near Tunnelton, on Aug. 15. Dinner will be at 1 p.m.; covered dishes are welcome. Activities will include contests for horseshoes and cornhole, a white elephant sale, genealogy, awards and more. Call 304-777-3645 for information.
-- Inviting family and friends to the 103rd Gibson Family Reunion, on Aug. 16. Patriotic-themed. Honoring veterans – wear red, white and blue. Salem Community Building, 2118 Clifton Salem Road, Bruceton Mills. Noon to 5 p.m. with potluck at 1 p.m. Contact Amy at 423-650-2408.
August 8
Summer Shindig Square Dance will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Arthurdale Heritage Inc. This is a family-friendly event, accessible to all ages and skill levels-no experience needed. And thanks to funding from Try This WV and by Your Community Foundation, this square dance is FREE!
August 8-9
The Railyard Event & Conference Center in Elkins will host the 1st Annual West Virginia Outdoor Expo, a two-day celebration of everything that makes the Mountain State an outdoor playground. Set for Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, the inaugural expo will transform The Railyard’s 28,000-square-foot venue into a regional hub for hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, paddling and riding -- all under one roof. Admission is free both days and the event is all-ages and family-friendly. Highlights include: live stage demonstrations, a turkey-calling contest, meet the outfitters opportunities, prizes and giveaways, food and drinks and more family-friendly activities. If you're an interested vendor, contact Holly Ferguson, director of sales, at sales.railyard@taylorhospitality.com or visit therailyardwv.com for additional details.
August 9
The Highland Church in western Monongalia County will host its 160th Homecoming celebration. Services start at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon. There will be a small program starting around 1:30. All are welcome. Please bring a covered dish and a lawn chair. The Church will provide drinks and utensils. For directions or questions, call Cheryl at 304-662-6332.
August 11
Try-A-Thon: Marilla Park at 799 E. Brockway Ave., Morgantown, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon. Kids can explore a variety of sports, activities and games in a fun, hands-on environment.
August 12
-- The Preston County Health Department will be holding a free poverty simulation from 10 a.m. to noon at Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department and Community building at 115 Brown Avenue in Kingwood. Lunch will be provided. The Community Action Poverty Simulation is an interactive activity that helps people understand what it can be like to live in poverty. During the simulation, participants take part in role-playing activities that show real-life challenges many families face every day. These challenges may include finding housing, paying bills, getting to work, finding childcare and accessing healthcare. CAPS helps build understanding and empathy, encourages important conversations and inspires people to work together to support stronger and healthier communities. For more information, email daniel.l.stiles@wv.gov or call 304-329-0096.
-- Valley District Fair kicks off with Bingo at Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Early Bird games start at 6:30 p.m. with regular games at 7 p.m. Winners will receive one free fair event ticket.
August 14
Corns A Coming fundraising dinner for Stewartstown Community Building HVAC system from 4 to 7 p.m. $13 a plate – dine-in or carry out. Serving corn on the cob, hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans, macaroni salad, coleslaw, potato salad and desserts. Drinks include tea, water and lemonade. Good food. Great people. Stronger community.
August 14-15
A rummage sale will be held at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 2115 Listravia Ave., Sabraton, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. Kitchen items including Pyrex and Tupperware, Krystonia figurines and books, Thomas Kinkade items, cardinals, autographed Bill Mazerowski baseball, puzzles, Boyds Bears figurines, Beanie Babies and much more. See you there!
August 15
-- Gary C. Martin Memorial Ride will start at 9 a.m. at East Marion Park, 35 City View Terrace, Fairmont. This is a fully supported Gran Fondo-style group road bike ride starting in East Marion Park in Fairmont, sponsored by Pike Street Bikes and Country Roads Physical Therapy. The event offers two routes for different skill levels: a 30 miler with 2000 feet of elevation gain and 40 miler with 3000 feet of elevation gain. Both routes feature some of the most stunning scenery in Marion County from Prickett's Fort State Park, the Barrackville Covered Bridge, to the highest point in Marion County, Kincaid Knob. A post-ride lunch will be provided. Registration is free.
-- Hometown Market: Annual Tomato Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monroe Street, Fairmont. The Marion County Master Gardeners and Main Street Fairmont have partnered together to bring you the Annual Tomato Festival. Join us for a day of fun, food, music, vendors and more. And don’t forget to sample some tomatoes.
August 16
-- The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 174 is hosting BINGO at the American Legion Post 174, 3470 Earl L Core Road, Morgantown. Doors open at 1 p.m. Selling starts at 2 p.m., and games begin at 3 p.m. They will also be having a school supply drive. Seat requests are open until August 14; call 304-694-2067.
-- Ron Smith Memorial Car Show and Jack Forman Memorial Truck Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department. Concessions, 50/50, door prizes and more.
-- Learning about life in earlier centuries on Preston County History Day can be easy and fun. You may be surprised what you can learn at Arthurdale Heritage, open 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; the Aurora Area Historical Society Museum, 1-4 p.m.; the McGrew House in Kingwood, 1-3 p.m.; the Head, Heart, Hands & Health Museum in Reedsville from 2-4 p.m.; the Szilagyi Center museums in Rowlesburg from 1-4 p.m.; the History House Museum in Terra Alta, 1:30-4:30 p.m.; and the Tunnelton Train Depot from 1-4 p.m. More information is available at Mountaineer Country CVB's website under Events for August 16.
August 22
-- Rock and roll down to the library to meet the cool folks from the Morgantown Roller Derby! At 11 a.m., Roller Derby Read Aloud will feature books plus skating demonstrations and a Q&A with the team. Preschoolers and kids of all ages are welcome to attend!
-- Country Fest and Auction at Garrett County Fairgrounds in McHenry, Maryland, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Auction at 9:30 a.m. Antiques to be sold at 11 a.m. Quilt auction at 1:30 p.m. Children's pedal tractor pull at 11 a.m. and aerial candy drop at 2 p.m. Demonstrations of forging, horse shoeing, apple cider pressing and ice cream turning. Food booths, animals, barrels of fun rides, pony rides, Gospel music. Free parking and admission. Visit countryfest.org for more information.