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Shepherdstown's Misfits Caroling Spreads Holiday Joy

Shepherdstown's Misfits Caroling Spreads Holiday Joy

'We're a couple of misfits': Caroling group fills town with holiday cheer The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston In Shepherdstown, the annual tradition of Misfits Caroling continues to spread holiday cheer among local businesses and residents. Founded by Jenny Haynes and her coworkers

Shepherdstown Church Celebrates Fourth Year of Christmas Gift Project

Shepherdstown Church Celebrates Fourth Year of Christmas Gift Project

New Street UMC marks fourth year of serving those in need with Christmas Child Project The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston New Street United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown recently wrapped up its fourth annual Christmas Child Project, providing gifts and food cards to local children in need.

Shepherdstown's Festive Friday Boosts Holiday Shopping Spirit

Shepherdstown's Festive Friday Boosts Holiday Shopping Spirit

Shepherdstown Festive Friday draws crowd with late-night shopping, seasonal activities The Journal | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston On a festive Friday in Shepherdstown, local businesses extended their hours to draw shoppers during the holiday season. Mayor James Gatz praised the community's turnout for this event, which

Celebrating 51 Years of TubaChristmas in Shepherdstown

Celebrating 51 Years of TubaChristmas in Shepherdstown

TubaChristmas returns to Shepherdstown, celebrating 51 years of holiday musical tradition The Journal | Monday, December 16, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston The Journal reports on the 51st anniversary of TubaChristmas, celebrated in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The event, which features 20-30 tuba and euphonium players, was initiated in 2010 but faced a

Sisters Embrace Retirement Bliss Through Arts and Crafts

Sisters find joy in retirement together through arts and crafts creation, sales The Journal | Wednesday, December 11, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston In an article published by The Journal, sisters Christine Noad and Barbara Neece share their retirement journey filled with creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. After moving to a senior community

Trinity Episcopal Church Celebrates 20 Years of Live Nativity in Shepherdstown

Trinity Episcopal Church Celebrates 20 Years of Live Nativity in Shepherdstown

Local church marks 20 years of holding live nativity in Shepherdstown The Journal | Tuesday, December 10, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston In an article published by The Journal, Trinity Episcopal Church in Shepherdstown celebrated the 20th anniversary of its live nativity, pioneered by George Alwin in 2004. Alwin drew inspiration from

Shepherdstown's Annual Christmas Cookie Walk Unites Community with Festive Treats

Christmas Cookie Walk fills hearts, stomachs with holiday cheer The Journal | Monday, December 9, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston The Journal reports on the annual Christmas Cookie Walk held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Shepherdstown, which featured over 100 dozen cookies and a variety of homemade soups and barbecue. Organizer Elaine