What's Happening

Tuesday, March 18

BP Screening: WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital Preventive Medicine will host a blood pressure screening and health information table on Tuesday, March 18, from 1-2 p.m. at the Piedmont Housing Authority.

After Hours: Grant County Chamber of Commerce is hosting an After Hours at Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College Tuesday, March 18, from 6-8 p.m. at the Petersburg Technical Center. Chamber members from Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, Pendleton and Tucker counties welcome to share in the ribbon cutting for the CDL program. Please RSVP by calling 304-434-8000, ext. 9607.

Wednesday, March 19

Lenten Luncheon: Grace United Methodist Church, 30 S. Mineral St., Keyser, will hold a Lenten Luncheon Wednesday, March 19, at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Speaker: Pastor Nathan Epling, Reese Chapel UMC and Antioch UMC. Menu: Chicken salad sandwich, chips, dessert, beverage. Free will offering. Bring a canned food item for the food item.

Thursday, March 20

Meal Planning on a Budget: The Westernport Library will host Meal Planning on a Budget Thursday, March 20, from 1-2 p.m.. Practical tips and budget-friendly recipes to help you stretch your food dollars. Everyone welcome.

Region 8: The Region 8 Planning and Development Council will meet on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at the Region 8 PDC Office, 131 Providence Lane, Petersburg. The meeting is open to the public.

Friday, March 21

PSC’s Spring Musical: WVU Potomac State College will present “Anastasia - The Musical,” Friday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Church-McKee Arts Center. Directed by Mark Ashby, with musical direction by Jaiden Courrier and choreography by Natalie Bennett and Billy Price. General admission: $20 for adults; $15 for those age 17 and under. PSC students free. “Front & Center Seats” $23 for adults; $18 for ages 17 and under. Tickets available on EventBrite or at the door.

Saturday, March 22

PSC’s Spring Musical: WVU Potomac State College will present “Anastasia - The Musical,” Saturday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Church-McKee Arts Center. Directed by Mark Ashby, with musical direction by Jaiden Courrier and choreography by Natalie Bennett and Billy Price. General admission: $20 for adults; $15 for those age 17 and under. PSC students free. “Front & Center Seats” $23 for adults; $18 for ages 17 and under. Tickets available on EventBrite or at the door.

Sunday, March 23

Roast Beef Dinner: A roast beef dinner to benefit the Piedmont pool will be held Sunday, March 23, from 11 a.m. to sold out in the upstairs of the Piedmont Legion. $12 adults; $6 for children under 10 years. Menu: Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, Cole slaw, roll and dessert. Takeout or limited eat-in.

Benefit Concert: A concert by Don Stephens to benefit the Westernport Library will be held Sunday, March 23, at 2:30 p.m. at the Westernport Church of the Brethren, 200 Oak View Dr., Westernport. Admission is a goodwill offering. Everyone welcome.

PSC’s Spring Musical: WVU Potomac State College will present the last performance of “Anastasia - The Musical,” Sunday, March 23, at 2:30 p.m. at the Church-McKee Arts Center. Directed by Mark Ashby, with musical direction by Jaiden Courrier and choreography by Natalie Bennett and Billy Price. General admission: $20 for adults; $15 for those age 17 and under. PSC students free. “Front & Center Seats” $23 for adults; $18 for ages 17 and under. Tickets available on EventBrite or at the door.

Monday, March 24

Diabetes Support Group: The WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital Diabetes Support Group will meet Monday, March 24, at 4 p.m. at 135 Plaza Dr. (Potomac Plaza), Keyser. Guest speaker: Bernadine Trunzo, MSN, RN, CNN, Kidney Smart master scholar and educator from the Pittsburgh area.

Tuesday, March 25

Pain Management: Potomac Valley Hospital Preventive Medicine will present a six-week program, Chronic Pain Self Management, beginning Tuesday, March 25, from 12:30-2 p.m and continuing every Tuesday through May 6. In-person and virtual programs offered. For further information or to register, call 304-597-3702.

Blood Drive: The Boyce-Houser American Legion Post will host a blood drive Tuesday, March 25, from 12:30-6 p.m. in the post home, 66 S. Main St., Keyser. For further information, visit redcrossblood.org.

Ag Dinner Meeting: The Agriculture Winter Dinner Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 25, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Brookedale Farm wedding barn, Georges Run Road, Fort Ashby. Program: Combatting Agronomic Crop Challenges by Bobby Clark. Free, but must register by calling the Mineral County Extension Office at 304-788-3621 by March 18.

Wednesday, March 26

BP Screening: WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital Preventive Medicine will host a blood pressure screening and health information table on Wednesday, March 26, from 10-11 a.m. at Hammond Heights in Westernport.

Lenten Luncheon: Grace United Methodist Church, 30 S. Mineral St., Keyser, will hold a Lenten Luncheon Wednesday, March 26, at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Speaker: Debbie Seldomridge, lay leader, First United Methodist Church. Menu: Pizza casserole, garlic bread, dessert, beverage. Free will offering. Bring a canned food item for the food item.

Thursday, March 27

BP Screening: WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital Preventive Medicine will host a blood pressure screening and health information table on Thursday, March 27, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Keyser Public Library.

Blood Drive: The Burlington Volunteer Fire Department will host a blood drive Thursday, March 27, from 12:30-6 p.m. in the fire hall at 1588 Northwestern Turnpike, Burlington. For further information, visit redcrossblood.org.

Friday, March 28

Class Luncheon: The Keyser High School Class of 1969 is having a luncheon Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Village Restaurant in Burlington. All classmates and friends are invited!

Saturday, March 29

Community Meal: Family 4Life Church of God, 114 Ashfield St., Piedmont, will host a free community lunch Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., while supplies last. Menu: Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, water and juice.

Wednesday, April 2

Lenten Luncheon: Grace United Methodist Church, 30 S. Mineral St., Keyser, will hold a Lenten Luncheon Wednesday, April 2, at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Speaker: The Rev. Scott Ferguson, Potomac Highlands District superintendent. Menu: Hotdog/chili dog, potato salad, dessert, beverage. Free will offering. Bring a canned food item for the food item.

Saturday, April 5

Cornhole Tournament: County United Way - Mineral County will be holding a cornhole tournament Saturday, April 5, starting at noon at the Mineral County Fairgrounds, Fort Ashby. Open to players of all skill levels. $50 entry fee before March 29; $60 at the door for teams of two. To register, visit https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-mineral-county-cornhole-event. For more information on the tournament, call 301-722-7200.

American Chestnut Association: The spring meeting of the West Virginia Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation will be held Saturday, April 5, from 1-3 p.m. at the Mineral County Technical Center, 981 Harley O. Staggers Sr. Drive, Keyser. There will be a brief business meeting for board members from 12:30-1 p.m. Remote access will be available, and the information to do so will be sent by email before the meeting.

Wednesday, April 9

Lenten Luncheon: Grace United Methodist Church, 30 S. Mineral St., Keyser, will hold a Lenten Luncheon Wednesday, April 9, at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Speaker: Dinah Courrier, Food for Thought program director. Menu: Pulled pork sandwich, Cole slaw, dessert, beverage. Free will offering. Bring a canned food item for the food item.

Saturday, April 12

Rabies Clinic: Mineral County will hold a spring rabies clinic Saturday, April 12, from 9-11 a.m. in the parking lot at Tractor Supply in Keyser. Vaccination fee: $8 (please bring correct change). County tags will not be sold.

Wednesday, April 16

Lenten Luncheon: Grace United Methodist Church, 30 S. Mineral St., Keyser, will hold a Lenten Luncheon Wednesday, April 16, at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Speaker: Pastor Sally Bartling, Trinity Lutheran Church. Menu: Taco salad, roll, dessert, beverage. Free will offering. Bring a canned food item for the food item.

Wednesday, April 23

Blood Drive: Elk Garden Assembly of God will host a blood drive Wednesday, April 23, from 12:30-6 p.m. at 28 Center St. For further information, visit redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, April 29

Blood Drive: The Mineral County Technical Center will host a blood drive Tuesday, April 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school. For further information, visit redcrossblood.org.

Saturday, June 7

Strawberry Festival: Mineral County Parks & Recreation will host the annual Strawberry Festival Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Keyser. For further information, call 304-788-5732.

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