SHEPHERDSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY

100 E. German St.

The Shepherdstown Library has an online calendar on our website, “http://www.lib.shepherdstown.wv.us/”>www.lib.shepherdstown.wv.us/.

The Library’s popular weekly children’s programs will run through May 23; no registration is required.

“Lap Babies,” for children birth through 18 months, is on Tuesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.

“Time for Twos,” for children 19 months to 3 years, meets from 11:15 a.m. to noon, also on Tuesdays.

The “Three to Five Year Olds” program is on Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to noon.

Register for our Summer Reading Program starting June 11. For more information call 304-876-2783, email splchild@martin.lib.wv.us, or visit the library.

WEDNESDAY

“Let’s Paint Rocks” is a free program for ages 2 and older in the War Memorial Building, 102 E. German St., at 11 a.m. Paint and decorate rocks to hide around town. No registration is needed; doors open at 10:30 a.m. Email christy.hagerty@martin.lib.wv.us or call the Shepherdstown Library at 304-876-2783 for details.

JUNE 18

A Lego Club for ages 4 and older will meet in the Shepherdstown Library’s Children’s Department at 11 a.m. on these dates, as well as on all five Mondays in July. No registration is needed. For details, call the Shepherdstown Library at 304-876-2783 or email christy.hagerty@martin.lib.wv.us.

JUNE 19

All ages are invited to “rock out for summer reading” during “Music with Tony M.” at 11 a.m. in the War Memorial Building, 102 E. German St. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Free; no registration is needed. Call the Shepherdstown Library at 304-876-2783, email christy.hagerty@martin.lib.wv.us or visit www.tonymusic.com for a preview.

JUNE 22

Registration is required for “Rocket Building” at 11 a.m. in the Shepherdstown Library’s Children’s Department. This free, hands-on program is for ages 5 and older. For details, email christy.hagerty@martin.lib.wv.us or call thelibrary at 304-876-2783.

JUNE 23

Ages 3 and older are encouraged to visit the Shepherdstown Library’s Children’s Department at 11 a.m. for a “Libraries Rock” storytime with songs and a craft. No registration is needed; email christy.hagerty@martin.lib.wv.us or call 304-876-2783 for details.

JUNE?25

A Lego Club for ages 4 and older will meet in the Shepherdstown Library’s Children’s Department at 11 a.m. on these dates, as well as on all five Mondays in July. No registration is needed. For details, call the Shepherdstown Library at 304-876-2783 or email christy.hagerty@martin.lib.wv.us.

JUNE 26

“Critters and Conservation” is a live animal show for ages 3 and older at 11 a.m. in the War Memorial Building, 102 E. German St. No registration is needed. Learn about a Coastal Carpet Python, a Congo African Grey Parrot, a Tiger Salamander, a Common Tenrec and a Vinegaroon! Email christy.hagerty@martin.lib.wv.us, visit www.crittersandconservation.com or call the Shepherdstown Library at 304-876-2783.

JUNE 29

The FOSL Book Club will meet in the Shepherdstown Library at 5 p.m. to discuss Graham Greene’s “The Heart of the Matter.”

ONGOING

Community Wellness Days

Everyone deserves access to restorative and nourishing self care, regardless of income. Through the grassroots efforts of Sacred Roots and Herbalists Without Borders, this is now a reality. Your first visit is free, and follow-up visits are “pay what you can.”

No proof of income necessary. Come if you’re in need. First come, first serve.

Hours are 2 to 7 p.m., May through September, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Text 301-452-2075 if you’d like to attend. Visit us online at sacredrootswv.com.

The Thursday Market at Town Run Tap House and Community Pub will run through Sept. 28 and will provide residents of Shepherdstown with fresh, naturally grown food and products from local farmers and artisans.

More information can be found on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thethursdaymarket/ or via email at thethursdaymarketwv@gmail.com.

Warmer weather’s around the corner! Now is the perfect time to get your cat or dog spayed or neutered. Spay Today is our area’s nonprofit, reduced-priced spay and neuter program. Choose from many vets throughout the area. At the time of surgery, initial shots and tests can also be obtained at lower rates. Contact Spay Today: spay-today.org or call 304-728-8330.

The Shepherdstown Community Club First Weekend Handmade Market returns for its eighth season! The Handmade Market is a unique pop-up boutique-like arts and crafts market featuring local artists and makers. Join us in celebrating our local talent, meet the artists and shop for fine handcrafted art, jewelry, home decor, accessories, gifts and a whole lot more. Open June 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and June 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. War Memorial Building, 102 E. German St., Shepherdstown. For more info, see our Facebook page: facebook.com/SCCHandmadeMarket.

Women’s March Huddle for Shepherdstown will take place every 4th Tuesday of the month. Meet at Town Run. 202 E Washington St., Shepherdstown. 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Intermediate Bridge players are invited to join an informal group meeting every Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Chapel. All are welcome and walk-ins are encouraged. For more information, contact 304-876-6244.

Knitting interest group meets in room 164 of the Byrd Center on Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome. Free and open to the public.

Glory Days Grill Dining for Dollars Fundraiser to Benefit Animal Welfare Society: The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County is proud to announce their participation in the Dining for Dollars fundraiser at Glory Days Grill in Ranson which began Jan.1 and continues through the end of the year.

Keep your copy of your guest check (not credit card receipt), and either mail it to: AWS P.O. Box 147, Charles Town, WV, 25414 or place it in the collection box at Petco.

The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County is participating in Applebee’s Dining to Donate program. Dine at Applebee’s in Charles Town the first Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. until closing and Applebee’s will donate 20 percent of your bill to the Anima Welfare Society.

Bring in the flyer printed from the AWS website, www.awsjc.org, or mention Animal Welfare Society to your server.

Enjoy an evening of delicious food and help the shelter dogs and cats that are waiting for new homes.

The Trinity Thrift Shop is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by for some cool finds – clothing for all, jewelry, books, movies, toys, kitchen and other house wares, prints, knick knacks, and holiday items! The Shop accept accepts donations of clothing, books, jewelry, and many other items. It also collects used eye glasses on behalf of the Lion’s Club. The Thrift Shop cannot accept furniture, other large items and electronics due to limited space. Contributions may be delivered to the screened-in back porch at any time. Tax receipts are available during business hours. Questions? Call 304-876-6990.

Sarah’s Tuesday Group – Calling all knitters, quilters, rugmakers and more! We meet in the Trinity Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall, corner of German and Church streets, every Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. Work on your own projects while socializing with other crafters. Questions? call 304-876-6990.

Christ Reformed United Church of Christ is inaugurating a new speaker series called “First Tuesdays at CRUCC.” There will be a speaker the first Tuesday of every month.

Coffee, tea and refreshments will be provided. These are free events.

SUNDAY

South Jefferson Library’s first summer concert will be at 3 p.m. Bring your whole family to enjoy a concert on the lawn with Steve Warner and Andy Mosholder.

Bring your own non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, blanket or chair or use one of the library’s. The concert will be moved into the library’s Meeting Room in the event of rain.

South Jefferson Library is located on the corner of Summit Point Road and Church Street in Summit Point. For more information, visit www.sojeffersonlibrary.com or call the library at 304-725-6227.

TUESDAY

Speak Story event with Scott Whitehair

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Reynolds Hall, 109 N. King St.

What: Scott Whitehair is a storyteller, producer and teacher from Chicago, Illinois. He is the producer of This Much Is True, one of the city’s longest running personal narrative series; creator of Story Lab Chicago, which has put over 500 new and first-time tellers onstage since 2011; and director of Do Not Submit, a citywide grassroots network of open mics bringing neighbors together through story.

Cost: $12 at the door; free to full-time Shepherd University students.

Speakeasy: Mission to Mars-Team Composition

When: 8 p.m.

What: NASA and its international partners are planning to send humans to Mars in the 2030s. Mission to Mars will challenge the frontiers of human collaboration as the crew lives and works in an extreme environment. The crew of four will be confined to a space the size of a small studio apartment for two-and-a-half years. As the crew travels further into deep space, the extreme distance will result in significant communication delays with Earth. The small crew will execute complex feats such as space walks, landing and launch from Mars with unparalleled levels of autonomy from ground control. It’s estimated that once the crew reaches Mars, ground control will receive updates, errors and information about emergencies with a 22-minute delay. This talk will be livestreamed to the C2ST Facebook page at www.facebook.com/C2ST1 at 8 p.m. so you may watch it from the comfort of your home.

WEDNESDAY

Author Gene Schmiel will speak on the topic “General Jacob Dolson Cox and the Controversy over the Union command in the Maryland Campaign” at Camp Hill Wesley United Methodist Church at 7 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. For those interested, a home cooked meal will be served at 6:30 p.m., which will cost $15 per person.

For dinner reservations, contact Kevin Pawlak at 16pawlak1829@gmail.com. For more info, call 304-258-2563.

THURSDAY

Extreme Storms Talk

When: 7:30 p.m.

What: Huge downpours, massive flooding, heat waves, prolonged droughts – these extreme events are occurring more frequently, and with greater intensity. One-hundred-year floods are occurring every year or two – is this a new normal? How are cities and regions responding and planning under such uncertainties? This talk will be livestreamed to the C2ST Facebook page at www.facebook.com/C2ST1 at 7:30 p.m. so you may watch it from the comfort of your home.

JUNE 16

On the Wings of Dreams will host a tarot reading from noon to 4 p.m. Attendees can learn about their brightest pathway with the help of the event’s tarot reader, who has over 35 years of experience.

Call the shop at 304-876-0244 for an appointment. If openings are available, walk-ins will also be welcome.