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Claws for a Cause: Good Food. Clean Water. A Healthier Community.

August 20, 2026

Reservations Available Now! Last year, we launched Claws for a Cause with a simple idea: bring people together for a great evening—and use that gathering to make a difference for the water resources we all share.

Rotary Club of Shepherdstown Welcomes New Member Tammy Clay

August 18, 2026

The Rotary Club is pleased to welcome Tammy Clay into the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown this month! Tammy Clay has lived in Shepherdstown, WV, for the last 16 years. She was born and raised primarily in the rural mid-west and

Backpacks Packed with Possibility: Shepherdstown Rotary Supports 150 Local School Children

August 17, 2026

They’ve got this school year in the bag! See how Shepherdstown Rotarians, families and community volunteers came together to fill 150 backpacks with supplies for local school children—and give them a confident start to the new school year.

From Shepherdstown to Oslo: Cenia McFarland’s Rotary Youth Exchange Journey

August 15, 2026

The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown was delighted to welcome back Cenia McFarland, our outbound Rotary Youth Exchange student, as she shared highlights from her remarkable year in Oslo, Norway.

Angelina Gray Honored for a Life of “Service Above Self”

August 13, 2026

The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown recently presented four Paul Harris Fellow recognitions in separate ceremonies, honoring Mary Hendrix, Brian Palank, Cara Keys, and Angelina Gray for their outstanding service. At the club’s most recent evening meeting on August 5th, Gray

Shepherdstown Rotary Honors New Paul Harris Fellows

July 27, 2026

The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown gathered last week to present its highest club honor, the Paul Harris Fellow recognition, to two members whose service exemplifies Rotary’s guiding principle of “Service Above Self.” The ceremony opened with remarks from the Paul

Learn About the SCC Legendary Book Sale!

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 || Steve Wabnitz will be presenting about the upcoming SCC Legendary Book Sale, which will take place from September 18 through September 27. All proceeds will go toward supporting the maintenance and preservation of the War Memorial Building and Morgan’s Grove Park. Mr. Wabnitz graduated from the University of Maryland with

Renewing Resting Places — Cemetery Clean Up Project

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 || The Community Service Team has volunteered to help Addison Reese with her valuable work, cleaning up the abandoned cemeteries. We will assist her with the Shepherdstown Rose Hill Cemetery. She suggests parking at Shepherd and walking over. There is limited parking and we’ll need room for trucks. Please wear gloves.

Claws for a Cause – Reservations Available Now

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 || Join us for a Chesapeake-style crab feast that supports Rotary’s Environmental Service initiatives close to home. Crabs, community, and conservation — it’s all on the table! Fresh #1 Crabs will be steamed on site. All you can eat including two Potomac Ridge beer or soft drink tickets, corn on the

World Affairs Seminar: Taking the Vital Signs of the Planet’s Health

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 || The connection between planetary health and human health is complex and increasingly important as human fates become ever more intertwined with the future of wildlife and global resilience.

5th Annual Craft Beer Festival

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 || Get ready to raise a glass at our newly reimagined Craft Beer Fest — a fresh twist on our beloved annual Shepherdstown Beer and Food Fest! We’re teaming up with talented local artisans to showcase the very best brews our region has to offer. Your $30 ticket includes three (3)

Insurance Outfitters Fall Adopt-A-Highway October 24

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 || Special Adopt-a-Highway clean up along Rt. 45 in parntership with Insurance Outfitters. Meet at 8:00 AM at the Insurance Outfitter office next to Sheetz on Rt. 45. Contact Brian Palank for more information.

Fall Adopt-A-Highway, November 7, Flowing Springs Road

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 || This is our regularly scheduled Adopt-a-Highway clean up along Rt. 230, Flowing Springs Road. Gather at the Hoxton Agency complex at 8:00 AM. Contact Brian Palank for more information.

Sip, Savor, & Explore: Reserve Your Spot on the Grapes & Grain Tour!

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 || Our first stop will be at Petit Domaine Sparkling Winery & Estate, followed by a visit to Loco Lion Brewery, and we will conclude the tour at Doukenie Winery.

September 2026
Market Update with Ethan Loewen
September 15 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am EDT

Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United States
Ethan Loewen has been a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, since 2009. Before that, he was a branch manager for First United Bank and Trust, in Martinsburg. Ethan's hometown is […]
Renewing Resting Places — Cemetery Clean Up Project
September 16 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT Cemetery Clean Ups

Rose Hill Cemetery 321 W. High Street, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
The Community Service Team has volunteered to help Addison Reese with her valuable work, cleaning up the abandoned cemeteries. We will assist her with the Shepherdstown Rose Hill Cemetery. She […]
Learn About the SCC Legendary Book Sale!
September 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Steve Wabnitz will be presenting about the upcoming SCC Legendary Book Sale, which will take place from September 18 through September 27. All proceeds will go toward supporting the maintenance […]
Claws for a Cause – Reservations Available Now
September 21 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Potomac Ridge Brewery 16609 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg, MD, United States
Join us for a Chesapeake-style crab feast that supports Rotary’s Environmental Service initiatives close to home. Crabs, community, and conservation — it’s all on the table! Fresh #1 Crabs will […]
Women Investing in Shepherd (WISH)
September 22 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am EDT

Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United States
Women Investing in Shepherd (WISH) WISH is a women's giving circle sponsored by the Shepherd University Foundation. Its mission is to inspire, educate, and develop the amazing potential of women's […]
World Affairs Seminar: Taking the Vital Signs of the Planet’s Health
September 24 @ 8:00 am - 1:30 pm EDT

National Conservation Training Center 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown, United States
The connection between planetary health and human health is complex and increasingly important as human fates become ever more intertwined with the future of wildlife and global resilience.
The Life of a Fellow Rotarian
September 29 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am EDT

Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United States
Berniece Collis is a life-long resident of Berkeley County. Graduate of Shepherd University and WV University. Berniece taught for 11 years at Hedgesville Middle School. She left to join her […]
October 2026
Sowing Sustainability
October 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United States
Chris Gorman’s lifelong dedication to agriculture began in childhood, working alongside his father and grandfather at Harmony Hill Farm. His curiosity and commitment to learning every aspect of farm operations […]
5th Annual Craft Beer Festival
October 10 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

Morgan's Grove Park 4198 Kearneysville Pike, Shepherdstown, WV, United States
Get ready to raise a glass at our newly reimagined Craft Beer Fest — a fresh twist on our beloved annual Shepherdstown Beer and Food Fest! We’re teaming up with […]
Polio: It’s Not Here Now, But It Can Come Again
October 13 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am EDT
John W. Aldis, MD, MPH&TM John is a retired family practice physician living in Jefferson County. After graduation from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1971 he completed […]
More Than a Crown: My Journey to Miss West Virginia 2026
October 20 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am EDT

Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United States
MBA student, college recruiter, two-time National Dance Alliance Collegiate Champion, and WV Physical Activity Plan Ambassador, Elizabeth Romanek of Wheeling added Miss West Virginia 2026 to her list of accomplishments. […]
Getting to Know Matthew – A Classification Talk
October 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United States
Matthew Gray is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander and the President of Captain and Commander, LLC, a maritime cybersecurity and compliance firm, as well as GrayMatter LLC, which provides […]
Insurance Outfitters Fall Adopt-A-Highway October 24
October 24 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am EDT

Insurance Outfitters 7866 Martinsburg Pike, Shepherdstown, United States
Special Adopt-a-Highway clean up along Rt. 45 in parntership with Insurance Outfitters. Meet at 8:00 AM at the Insurance Outfitter office next to Sheetz on Rt. 45. Contact Brian Palank […]
America’s Bloodiest Day: The Battle of Antietam
October 27 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am EDT

Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United States
Olivia Black is a park ranger and the volunteer coordinator at Antietam National Battlefield. Previously she worked as a park guide at Fort Sumer and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. […]
November 2026
Eastern Panhandle Swim Club
November 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST

Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United States
The Eastern Panhandle Swim Club (EPSC) is a premier, coach-owned year-round USA Swimming Team based at the Shepherd University Wellness Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Originally rooted in the SUWC […]