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Featured News
Restoring Dignity and Preserving History at Kearneysville Methodist Cemetery
Clearing and caring for these cemeteries helps restore dignity to the resting places of loved ones, preserves an important part of Jefferson County’s African American history, and strengthens the bonds of community through shared service.
Above the Potomac, A Tradition Endures
Recently recognized once again with AAA’s prestigious Four Diamond designation, the Bavarian Inn continues to stand as one of West Virginia’s premier destinations.
Rotary Clubs Bring Books and Kindness to Jefferson County Schools
Rotarians from the Shepherdstown and Charles Town Rotary clubs visited four Jefferson County elementary schools this May to read to all first grade classes as the school year came to a close. Pictured is Glenn Gargan of the Rotary Club
“SUPERBUNS!” Inspires Young Readers at North Jefferson Elementary
Pictured is Carol Hill of the Shepherdstown Rotary Club reading to Ms. Hilaman’s first grade class at North Jefferson Elementary School on May 5.
Celebrating Service Above Self: Dave Miljour Receives Paul Harris Fellow +4
At our April 28 meeting at the Bavarian Inn, our club paused to celebrate a remarkable milestone in Rotary service. Dr. David Miljour was presented with his Paul Harris Fellow +4 recognition by Club President Dale Homan—an honor that reflects
Rotary Hears Plans for Jefferson County’s First Dedicated County Park
At its April 1 meeting, Rotary welcomed Becki Zaglifa of Jefferson County Parks and Recreation for an engaging presentation on the county’s plans to develop its first dedicated county park near Shepherdstown. Zaglifa, who has been with Jefferson County
Upcoming Events
Serve It Forward, a Pickleball Tournament for Good
Grab your paddle and play for a purpose! Join Jefferson County Parks & Recreation and the Charles Town & Shepherdstown Rotary Clubs for a fun, fast-paced pickleball tournament that gives back to the community. All proceeds support local parks and Rotary charity initiatives. Event Details Date: Saturday, May 16 Location:
Play Ball in Style at Meritus Park!
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of baseball, great food, and even better company as the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars take on the York Revolution! Whether you’re a die-hard baseball fan or just in it for the fun, this is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Bring friends, bring
6th Annual Rotary Golf Tournament
Join us a June 18 for a great day of golf and community service!
4th of July Parade & Picnic
Join us for Shepherdstown’s 19th Annual 4th of July Parade & Picnic sponsored by the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown.
Events
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
CASA of the Eastern Panhandle champions the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect in Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties. Through the power of trained community volunteers, […]
Jefferson County Community Ministries
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesJefferson County Community Ministries was founded in 1983 by a group of five local churches. By banning together, they shared a combined mission to make a lasting difference in the […]
Play Ball in Style at Meritus Park!
Meritus Stadium - Hagerstown Ballpark 50 West Baltimore St., Hagerstown, MD, United StatesJoin us for an unforgettable afternoon of baseball, great food, and even better company as the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars take on the York Revolution! Whether you’re a die-hard baseball fan […]
$36Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesA bed is a basic need for the proper physical, emotional and mental support that a child needs and many children in our area do not have beds to sleep […]
Rotary Roadside and Bridge Refresh
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesWe have arranged for the town street sweeper and dump truck! So after the meeting on May 26, in the run-up to Shawn’s District Governor induction, we would like to […]
Rotary Social: Thomas Shepherd Inn
Thomas Shepherd Inn 300 W. German St., Shepherdstown, United StatesJennifer Smith and Mike Hamady of the newly re-opened Thomas Shepherd Inn invite you to join them for a social night at their new space at 6pm. Please bring an […]
Tricia Muller, Double Iris Yoga and Massage
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesTricia Muller, Owner of Double Iris Yoga and Massage, LLC received her 750 hour massage therapy certification from Central Maryland School of Massage in Frederick, MD and became licensed in the state of West Virginia in February 2018. Her style is an intuitive combination of Swedish, Therapeutic, and Barefoot Myofascial aiming to calm and reset the nervous system in every session.
6th Annual Rotary Golf Tournament
Cress Creek Country Club 100 Cress Creek Dr, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesJoin us a June 18 for a great day of golf and community service!
Go Team Therapy Dogs – Team Frederick
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesRachel and Hudson, joined by Francina and Joe Baldi and their dog Giuseppe, are happy to present "Go Team Therapy Dogs in the Community.
4th of July Parade & Picnic
Downtown Shepherdstown and Morgan's Grove Park Shepherdstown, United StatesJoin us for Shepherdstown's 19th Annual 4th of July Parade & Picnic sponsored by the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown.
Friends of Music Presents its 2026-27 Season
Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV, United StatesNow celebrating its 26th year, Friends of Music promotes musical excellence and performance of chamber music in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle.
Cemetery Clean Ups
Rose Hill Cemetery 321 W. High Street, Shepherdstown, West VirginiaThe 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 […]
Avenues of Service
Read more about each avenue of service to see related news and projects.
Club Service
Club Services focuses on fostering strong relationships among members through social events and activities. Some examples of events organized by
Community Service
Goals and Objectives: The Committee’s role is to identify opportunities for the Club to spearhead initiatives that benefit the local
Environmental Service
Mission: The Environmental Service committee of The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown exists to advance Rotary’s commitment to environmental sustainability. We
International Service
The International Service Committee of the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown invites your support towards our global grant initiatives and service
Vocational Service
The Vocational Service Committee’s major goals are to promote excellence and the highest ethical standards in all occupations, to recognize
Youth Services
Youth Service is the fifth and most recent avenue of service as it was approved as a permanentRotary International committee during