SHEPHERDSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Library Board is seeking suggestions about future uses to be made of our present building at German and King Streets. If you are interested in this Market House Re-Use Committee or in the Safe Access Committee (which will study safety along Route 480 at Lowe Drive, which may become the entrance driveway to the new library) please call the Library at (304) 876-2783.

Learn 60 languages for free if you have a Shepherdstown Library card and an email address! Just click on the “Pronunciator” link on our homepage at www.lib.shepherdstown.wv.us/. Free downloads of over 1500 Audiobooks and over 1100 eBooks are also available for library patrons from the adjacent link, “AudioBook & eBook downloads,” on our homepage.

ONGOING

Does your cat or dog need to be spayed or neutered? Reduced rates available through non-profit Spay Today! NEW vets! MANY vets participating in a WIDE area!! For more info and a list of vet clinics: www.baacs.org or 304-728-8330.

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.

Come to the Clarion Fitness Center in Shepherdstown for SALGA YO, a new class with Jeanne Fisher which incorporates the gentle stretching of yoga before and after 30 minutes of Salsa and other Latin-based dance cardio will be held at the Clarion Fitness Center on Wednesdays at 9:10 a.m. Call for more information at 304-870-7011.

“A Photographic Impression of Jefferson County”: An invitation to come and see what Jefferson County looked like in the late 1970s and early 1980s will be exhibited at the AHA! Fire Hall Gallery, 108 North George St., Charles Town from now through Jan. 26. The exhibit features the photography of Hali Taylor.

Pedal & Paddle is offering free bicycle maintenance classes for girl scouts and boy scouts starting now thru the end of March. The classes will be held Saturday mornings 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Due to limited space each class is limited to 10 kids per class. We will go over the parts of a bike, regular bike maintenance and how to change a flat tire. Please do not bring bikes for the class. You must make and appointment to attend the class. Please contact Eddie at 304-876-3000 to make an appointment.

6-7 pm; Yoga Meets Dance with Agi Fejer; Everyone can be a unique dancer; actually, you already are! Yoga Meets Dance can help you to discover your natural ability while it gives you a powerful tool to increase body-mind harmony and general well-being. It’s a synergy of gentle yoga and expressive dance that gradually builds from beginning to end. Movement, music and guided meditation go hand in hand during this class, leaving you feeling energized and relaxed at the same time. Whether your New Year’s goal is to be fitter or to feel more joy, you’ll find YMD inspiring and satisfying. Dates:

January 11 & 23, February 8 & 22, March 8 & 22, between 6-7 pm at Harmony Healing Arts, Shepherdstown, WV. Donations are gracefully accepted.

TODAY

12-12:40 p.m.; Third Friday Singing Bowl Concert with Ann Craig at Harmony Healing Arts Center, 211 E. New St. Donations appreciated.

6-7 p.m. Kitchen Herbs for Winter Wellness (free) Join herbalist Ashley Starnes to learn how to eat your way into health in the new year. Find out how garlic, ginger, rosemary, horseradish and cinnamon can bring wellness into your kitchen this winter. Donations gratefully accepted.

Jan. 18-20

Squeeze The Bag: Classes for flute, guitar, bodhran, and 5 different kinds of bellows-blown bagpipes plus mixed instrument workshops in a variety of traditions. Concert, jams and more… upmw.smad.us/squeezethebag/.

Jan. 19

A book signing has been scheduled for A Veil of Shattered Dreams, the debut novel of Shepherd University student Rachel Stark. The signing will be from 1 4 p.m. at Beasley’s Books and Eccentricities 307 W. Washington St. in Charles Town, where the novel was developed and edited.

Jan. 26

Almost Heaven Event,: The Jefferson County Organization of Democratic Women announces Simone Campbell will be their keynote speaker at this years annual “Almost Heaven” event at 6 p.m. at the Skylight Restaurant and Ballroom in Charles Town Casino. Sister Simone Campbellof “Nuns on the Bus” fame is an activist for social justice. Local singer songwriter Kipyn Martin will provide entertainment. Tickets can be purchased by calling Pat Taylor at 304- 728-9991 or Laura Storm 304- 261-5293.

25 pm, Harmony Healing Arts Center, Shepherdstown

Break Through Your Clutter Workshop presented by Teresa Holmes-Lindsey, Life/Career Coach

Want to de-clutter your heart, your spirit, your conversations, relationships, and step into your greatness? This interactive workshop, packed with exercises, discussions and group activities will help you break through the clutter in all areas of your life and enable you to begin the journey to becoming the person you were born to be. The workshop fee is $19, which includes training materials and light refreshments. All participants must pre-register prior to Jan. 19, 2013. For more info or to register call 304-886-8777.

Jan. 27

The Annual Choir Festival, sponsored by the Shepherdstown Ministerial Association, will be held at 4 p.m. at Christ Reformed Church, located at 304 East German Street. This program of music and fellowship provided by many churches in the Shepherdstown area will be in tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Thomas C. Segar, vice president of Student Affairs at Shepherd University, will offer reflections on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For additional information, please contact Mary Ann Morgan, service coordinator at 304-876-2411.

Feb. 5

The Jefferson County Council on Aging will host Cash Bingo.. Doors will open at 5:30pm; Early Birds at 6:30 p.m.; Regular Bingo at 7 p.m. Regular Game Payout $50; Special Game Payout $75,. Progressive Jackpot of $1000; Guarantee of $500 nightly. Concessions will be available for purchase. For more information, please contact Chasidy Rosa Morales at 304-725-4045.

All Pro Dad Event: Tony Dungy Simulcast and Family Football drills!

Team up with Tony Dungy to hone your skills as a husband and father, while giving your child/ren a day they will always remember. Kids will be guided through age-appropriate football drills designed to encourage and challenge children. Concluding the event is a simulcast message from Tony Dungy on his relationship with Christ and its impact on his life as a husband, father, and coach.

Presented by Charles Town Baptist Church, the All Pro Dad Event will feature five activity drill stations to provide quality time for guys, gals and kids to learn about each other and about God. The stations include: running back, defensive back, quarterback team chaplain and coaching. Cost: $10 per family with scholarships available. Pay at the door by cash/check or call the church office at 304-725-5917 for reservations.