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'Writing in a Winter Wonderland' Workshop Inspires Young Readers and Writers

'Writing in a Winter Wonderland' Workshop Inspires Young Readers and Writers

'Writing in a Winter Wonderland' encourages children to enjoy reading, writing The Journal | Monday, December 9, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston Published by The Journal, the article discusses the 'Writing in a Winter Wonderland' workshop held at Shepherd University, aimed at promoting reading and writing among children.

Shepherdstown Shares Initiative Encourages Children to Give Back This Holiday Season

Shepherdstown Shares Initiative Encourages Children to Give Back This Holiday Season

Children learn to embrace the spirit of giving, with new Shepherdstown Shares initiative The Journal | Wednesday, December 4, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston In an effort to spread the spirit of giving during the holiday season, Shepherdstown Shares prepares to ensure that local families in need enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner

'Unstrung': Shepherd University Students Create Novel Quartet from Business Class Project

'Unstrung': Shepherd University Students Create Novel Quartet from Business Class Project

'Unstrung': New quartet formed from Shepherd University musical entrepreneurship class The Journal | Tuesday, December 3, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston In an exciting twist during their musical entrepreneurship class at Shepherd University, four students formed the quartet 'Unstrung' after developing a business plan for a fictional music

Who-liday Celebration: A Heartwarming Community Event in Shepherdstown

Who-liday Celebration: A Heartwarming Community Event in Shepherdstown

Who-liday Celebration draws Small Business Saturday shoppers to Shepherdstown The Journal | Tuesday, December 3, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston In a festive atmosphere at the War Memorial Building, the Who-liday Celebration in Shepherdstown featured a comedic magic show by Johnny O! and a variety of free activities for families, such as

Shepherdstown Celebrates Christmas with Tree Lighting and Community Spirit

Shepherdstown Celebrates Christmas with Tree Lighting and Community Spirit

'A little more light': Christmas in Shepherdstown kicks off with tree lighting, visits by Ebenezer Scrooge and Santa Claus The Journal | Monday, December 2, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston The Journal reports on the festive kickoff of Christmas in Shepherdstown, marked by a tree lighting ceremony at McMurran Hall,

Sixth Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Promotes Togetherness and Reduces Waste

Sixth Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Promotes Togetherness and Reduces Waste

A time for togetherness: Community Thanksgiving dinner offers free food, fellowship The Journal | Thursday, November 28, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston In a heartwarming initiative, Tish Von Wald has hosted a free Thanksgiving dinner for the sixth consecutive year at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3522 in Charles Town, aimed

Bridging Generations: Friendsgiving Trivia Connects Students and Community

Bridging Generations: Friendsgiving Trivia Connects Students and Community

Friendsgiving Intergenerational Trivia helps bring Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Z together The Journal | Monday, November 25, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston The Journal reports on the Friendsgiving Intergenerational Trivia event held at Shepherd University's Student Center, aimed at fostering connections between students from Generation Z and community