What's Happening

Tuesday, May 23

Class Luncheon: The Keyser High School Class of 1969 is having a luncheon on Tuesday, May 23, at 11:30 a.m. at Port West in Westernport. All classmates and friends are invited.

Reunion Planning Meeting: The Keyser High School Swingin’ ‘60s is having a meeting to discuss organizing a reunion this year. If you are interested in helping to plan this reunion, a meeting will be held Tuesday, May 23, at 5 p.m. at the Keyser Moose Lodge.

Friday, May 26

Fund Raiser: A benefit fund raiser for Donna Twigg Gray will be held Friday, May 26, from 8-11 p.m. at the Keyser Moose Lodge, 570 S. Mineral St., Keyser. Wear pink in support of Gray, a Stage 3 breast cancer patient, and her family. Dancing, food, drinks, raffles, a silent auction, etc., with music being donated by Everline DJing and Entertainment. Must be at least 21 with valid ID to attend.

Saturday, May 27

Alumni Banquet: The St. Peter’s Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, May 27, at 6 p.m. at the Polish Pines Golf Course, Keyser. Speaker: Dave Ellis, Class of 1962. Tickets $24 by calling Mary A. Mertz, 301-359-0402 no later than May 10. All alumni, former students and friends welcome to attend.

Saturday, June 3

Class Reunion: The Ridgeley High School Class of 1963 will hold its 60th reunion with a picnic from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the home of Beth Dersin-Barnes in Fort Ashby. For more information, call 304-738-0471.

Run/Walk for Recovery and Foster Care: Run 4 Hope 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk will be held Saturday, June 3, beginning at 8:30 a.m. for the run and 10:30 a.m. for the walk. Route is along New Creek in Keyser. Registration is $30 and deadline to register is June 2. Sponsored by Burlington United Methodist Family Services.

Duck Race: Aging & Family Services will host the Great Duck Race Saturday, June 3, at 1 p.m. on New Creek. Ducks are $10 each, three for $25, eight for $50, or 18 for $100 and may be purchased at any of the county’s senior centers. Prizes: $100 for third place, $250 for second place and $1,000 for first. Proceeds benefit Aging & Family Services.

Strawberry Festival: Keyser’s annual Strawberry Festival will be held Saturday, June 3, beginning at 10 a.m. in downtown Keyser. Vendors, food, bouncy houses, pageant, live entertainment and more. Sponsored by Mineral County Parks and Recreation. for further information, call Mineral County P&R at 304-788-5732.

Splash Into Summer: Fountain Gospel Chapel, 27 Liller Lane, Keyser, will sponsor a free event of fun, food and games Saturday, June 3, from noon to 3 p.m. Obstacle course, human ring toss,water balloon baseball, dunking booth, corn hole, sack race and more. Free. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, June 6

Summer Reading Kick-Off: The Fort Ashby library will kick off its Summer Reading Program with a party on Tuesday, June 6, from 5-7 p.m. at the Mineral County Fairgrounds. DJ, bouncy house, food, balloon twisting, face painting and more. Theme: “All Together Now.”

Saturday, June 17

Summer Party: Mineral County Parks and Recreation will host a Summer Party Saturday, June 17, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Shaw Beach, Jennings Randolph Lake. Bounce houses, activities for kids, food by B-Rad’s. Free entry.

Saturday, June 24

Block Party: Westernport Church of the Brethren, 200 Oakview Dr., will host a free block party Saturday, June 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food, games, water bounce house, fire pit, goodies, music and more. Everyone welcome.