BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rotary Club of Shepherdstown - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Rotary Club of Shepherdstown X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rotary Club of Shepherdstown REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T042114 CREATED:20260106T172626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T212708Z UID:10002097-1772812800-1772985600@shepherdstownrotary.org SUMMARY:Skating is On! — Frostyfest Scheduled for March 6\, 7\, 8 DESCRIPTION:Frosty Fest began as a creative idea from the Jefferson County Convention & Visitors Bureau—an effort to bring some winter energy to downtown during the typically slow retail month of January. The cornerstone of the weekend is a hot chocolate contest\, with several local restaurants competing and welcoming visitors inside to warm up and indulge. \nBut the planners wanted more—something playful\, something memorable\, something especially fun for families. \nEnter the ice rink. Skating times are: \nFriday 4-7pm\nSaturday 10-4pm\nSunday 10-4pm\n\n \n \n\nBehind the Market House on King Street\, an acrylic ice rink will pop up for the weekend—perfectly suited to our mild winter climate. A professional company will handle setup and breakdown\, and skates will be available for rent on site. Rotarians will be running the sign-in desk\, helping things glide along smoothly. \nDonations will be accepted at the rink and will benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). All skaters (or parents/guardians) will be asked to sign a waiver. \nAnd there’s more than skating. \nWe’ve added a snack station\, complete with tables and chairs where folks can relax while waiting for their turn on the ice. Four youth organizations—Girl Scouts\, Med-Life\, Rotaract\, and Interact—will be serving donated snacks throughout the weekend. These are just small treats; the goal is still to encourage everyone to visit and support our downtown restaurants. \nThe Shepherdstown Community Club is partnering with us to help make this a truly welcoming community event. The fire department is also on board\, bringing a fire truck for kids to explore and hosting a warming fire to keep everyone cozy. \nFrostyFest Skating Reservations URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/frostyfest/ LOCATION:German Street Downtown\, German Street between Church and Princess streets\, Shepherdstown\, 25443\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1000004194.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T042114 CREATED:20251129T130740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T135857Z UID:10002087-1764414000-1764417600@shepherdstownrotary.org SUMMARY:Almost Heaven Swing Dedication & Ribbon Cutting DESCRIPTION:“ALMOST HEAVEN” WV SWING AT SHEPHERDSTOWN’S RUMSEY MONUMENT PARK\n\n(November 26\, 2025) – SHEPHERDSTOWN\, WV – The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown and the Town of Shepherdstown are pleased to announce the installation of a new “Almost Heaven” West Virginia Swing at Rumsey Monument Park. \nThe swing – part of a statewide effort led by the West Virginia Department of Tourism – will be located at one of Shepherdstown’s most cherished public spaces. Rumsey Monument Park is owned by the Town\, and upon installation\, the swing itself will also be fully owned and maintained by Shepherdstown. \nThe idea for installing a West Virginia Swing in Jefferson County was first presented to the Rotary Club by Karrington Childress\, Miss West Virginia 2023. Having visited most of the “Almost Heaven” swings across the state\, she noted that none existed in Berkeley or Jefferson Counties – despite Jefferson being the eastern gateway to West Virginia. She suggested Shepherdstown as an ideal host community\, identifying the overlook at Rumsey Park as a signature location. \nRotary took up the challenge\, coordinating with the Nicholas County Career and Technical Center and the West Virginia Department of Tourism\, which provides the swing and selfie-sign components through its Cooperative Advertising Program. The Rotary Club committed to securing the materials\, funding and labor needed for construction\, while the Town provided site approval\, and access to the park. \nRumsey Monument Park holds deep historic and cultural meaning for Shepherdstown and the region. The Park overlooks the Potomac River where James Rumsey\, an inn operator and inventor\, conducted his historic 1787 steamboat trial – decades before Robert Fulton’s widely known voyage. In 1915\, local citizens erected the 75-foot monument that now anchors the site. \nThe new swing will bring more residents and visitors to the park and will provide another peaceful spot to rest\, enjoy sweeping river views\, and experience a sense of place that reflects both the heritage and natural beauty of West Virginia. \n“The Town is grateful to the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown for initiating this project and partnering with us to make it happen\,” said Mayor James Gatz. “Rumsey Monument Park is one of our most treasured public spaces\, and adding an ‘Almost Heaven’ Swing enhances its appeal for residents\, families\, visitors and the many people who come to Shepherdstown for recreation and history. We’re proud to host it\, we’re proud to own it and we’re pleased to share it with the community.” \nVisitors can reach Rumsey Monument Park by approaching Shepherdstown via WV-480/Duke Street. In town\, turn east onto High Street for four blocks\, then left onto Mill Street. After two blocks\, turn right onto Rumsey Monument Road. Street parking is available on Mill Street (free on weekends)\, and limited parking is offered onsite. URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/almost-heaven-swing-dedication-ribbon-cutting/ LOCATION:Rumsey Monument Park\, 208 Rumsey Monument Rd\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Announcement-2025-11-29-hero.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T042114 CREATED:20250303T132807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T122431Z UID:10002035-1749281400-1749312000@shepherdstownrotary.org SUMMARY:Rotary C&O Canal Ride *Canceled/Rescheduling DESCRIPTION:Due to logistical concerns\, this event has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date. Stay tuned. Thank you for your support.\n\nPedal with purpose!\nEvery mile you ride helps us change lives—clean water\, health care\, and hope in a hungry world. \nThe proceeds from this year’s event will help fund our support of the MEDLIFE chapter at Shepherd University and their service learning trip to Ecuador this summer. \nThis is the first year for the Rotary C&O Canal Ride. Start your bike ride at the Jefferson Security Bank Pavilion\, adjacent to the Shepherd University’s Ram Stadium.  You will cross the bridge over the Potomac River and then descend bike on a bike  path to the C&O Canal Towpath.  The canal path is flat with a packed stone dust surface in overall very good condition.  The ideal bike for this ride would be a gravel bike with wider tires.  The canal is very scenic with views of the Potomac throughout the ride. There are rest stops with snacks and drinks at Dargan’s Bend (mile marker 64.9).  You will pass historic Harpers Ferry  at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers at mile marker 60 . There is a rest stop at  Brunswick (mile marker 55).  At the Monocacy Aqueduct (mile marker 73.2) is the turn-around point. You will have completed 50 Km.  Retrace your route to the Jefferson Security Bank  Pavilion.  You are welcome to end your ride at any point along the route. \nEnd  your ride at the Pavilion. The Rotary Club will provide a  lunch and snacks. \nRegistration will open at 7:30 a.m.  If you plan on biking the entire 100 km round trip to Monocacy Aqueduct\, you should start no later than 8:00 a.m.  Registration will close at 10:30 a.m. URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/rotary-canal-ride/ LOCATION:Canceled/Postponed CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured,International Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/A-fun-ride-for-charity-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T110000 DTSTAMP:20260508T042114 CREATED:20240924T205747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T163150Z UID:10001977-1733565600-1733569200@shepherdstownrotary.org SUMMARY:2024 Shepherdstown Christmas parade DESCRIPTION:Shepherdstown’s 2024 Christmas parade will be held on Saturday\, December 7. Don’t miss it! \nAs always\, the parade will be held rain or shine. It will start at 10:00 a.m. and end at around 11:00 a.m. It will begin at the top of German Street\, by Trinity Episcopal Church\, and follow German Street down to Princess Street. \nIt will feature marching bands\, floats and marching groups of all kinds\, antique vehicles\, firetrucks galore\, and of course Santa Claus. \nShepherdstown’s Christmas parade is organized by the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown. The goal is to provide a festive\, wholesome\, family-oriented holiday event for the town and region. Any area institution\, organization\, business or individual in good standing is welcome to participate. Floats and bands are encouraged. Antique vehicles are always welcome. There is no fee to participate. \nInvitations are sent around the first week of October by email to all past parade participants. If you haven’t gotten yours or if you’ve never participated before but would like to do so this time\, following is a link that will take you to an online parade registration site that includes full details:  http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/Iea8C1bvcznf3J0N9P. Once you complete the form\, simply hit “send email”. If you’d rather not use the online site to register or if you have any questions\, please contact Shepherdstown Rotary Club member Peter Smith at shepherdstownparades@gmail.com or 304-876-1139. URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/2024-shepherdstown-christmas-parade/ LOCATION:German Street Downtown\, German Street between Church and Princess streets\, Shepherdstown\, 25443\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Christmas-parade-2023-01-scaled-e1727211417854.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T042114 CREATED:20240304T233039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T233505Z UID:10001935-1711191600-1711209600@shepherdstownrotary.org SUMMARY:Spring Clean-Up at Morgan's Grove Park DESCRIPTION: URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/spring-clean-up-at-morgans-grove-park/ LOCATION:Morgan’s Grove Park\, 4198 Kearneysville Pike\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spring-Clean-up-e1709595140569.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240310 DTSTAMP:20260508T042114 CREATED:20240220T043931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T233207Z UID:10000003-1709924400-1710010799@shepherdstownrotary.org SUMMARY:Commmunity Club "Raise the Roof Gala" DESCRIPTION:Tickets are available through the website www.Shepherdstowncc.org and “click on get your tickets here” at the top of the home page in the yellow ribbon.  If you would prefer to mail a check\, please send it to SCC PO Box 463\, Shepherdstown\, WV 25443 and enclose any instructions regarding who you wish to sit with and your preferred seating time 6pm or 7:30pm.  Our fearless leader Jen Wabnitz is happy to accept any seating requests by email at jennifer.wabnitz001@gmail.com or by phone at 304-995-6689. URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/commmunity-club-raise-the-roof/ LOCATION:Shepherdstown Community Club\, 102 E. German Street\, Shepherdstown\, 25443\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raise-the-Roof-flyer.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR