BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rotary Club of Shepherdstown - ECPv6.18.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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:20261006T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T083000 DTSTAMP:20261004T145415Z CREATED:20260324T144400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T145415Z UID:10002182-1791271800-1791275400@shepherdstownrotary.org SUMMARY:Club Assembly DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, our regular meeting becomes a Club Assembly: a working session where members take a look at how the club is doing and where it’s headed. Committee chairs share updates\, we review upcoming projects and events\, and every member has a chance to weigh in. There’s no outside speaker. It’s our time to plan together. URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/club-assembly-10/ LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/rotary-club-assembly-16x9-v3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T190000 DTSTAMP:20260927T150843Z CREATED:20260525T150540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T150843Z UID:10002137-1791396000-1791399600@shepherdstownrotary.org SUMMARY:Sowing Sustainability DESCRIPTION: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 led him to take on increasing responsibility\, including decision-making roles focused on expanding production and implementing best management practices. Chris is especially committed to environmental stewardship\, ensuring the farm’s operations are sustainable and beneficial to the land. Heather Gorman joined the agricultural community when she married Chris in 2011. \nDespite not having a farming background\, Heather quickly immersed herself in all aspects of Harmony Hill Farm’s operations. She learned to raise beef cattle\, manage hay and crop production\, and actively participate in conservation initiatives. Heather brought new ideas to the farm\, including beehives and goat milk soap\, diversifying offerings and supporting sustainability. Harmony Hill Farm LLC operates as a for-profit enterprise\, maintaining Black Angus cattle\, laying hens\, dairy goats\, and beehives. The farm is committed to innovation and collaboration\, hosting a doctoral student from West Virginia University to study native grasses and carbon capture. Responding to climate change\, Chris and Heather experimented with annual grasses to maintain livestock health during drought and shared their research with local producers and universities. \nCommunity service is central to the Gorman’s’ philosophy. They are active members of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and Farm Bureau. Heather is deeply involved in youth development through 4H and Girl Scouts. Their dedication to sustainable agriculture\, innovation\, and community involvement exemplifies their commitment to both the land and the people of Jefferson County. URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/sowing-sustainability/ LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States CATEGORIES:Evening Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/harmony-hill-farm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T190000 DTSTAMP:20261011T160515Z CREATED:20260525T230852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T160515Z UID:10002140-1791644400-1791658800@shepherdstownrotary.org SUMMARY:5th Annual Craft Beer Festival DESCRIPTION:5th Annual Craft Beer Festival\nMorgan’s Grove Park\, Shepherdstown\, WVOctober 10\, 20263:00–7:00 p.m. \nGet ready to raise a glass at our newly reimagined Craft Beer Fest\, a fresh twist on our beloved annual Shepherdstown Beer and Food Fest! \nWe’re teaming up with talented local artisans to showcase some of the very best brews our region has to offer. Your $30 ticket includes three alcoholic drink tickets\, plus access to delicious bites from on-site food trucks. \nSip\, savor\, and enjoy the autumn atmosphere with live music from outstanding local performers. Bring your friends\, challenge them to a game of cornhole\, and let the kids have a blast in the bounce house. There’s something for everyone at this unforgettable fall celebration. \nProceeds benefit the youth of Jefferson County through the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown Vocational & Youth Service Committee. \nNon-alcoholic admission is available for $10\, and children ages 6 and under are free. \n \n BUY TICKETS\n \nEvent details\nRotary Club of ShepherdstownMorgan’s Grove ParkOctober 10\, 20263:00–7:00 p.m. \n \n \n GET DIRECTIONS\n \nEvent details\n\nRegional craft beer\nLocal food trucks\nLive music\nCornhole\nBounce house for kids\nFamily-friendly fall atmosphere\n\nLead Sponsor\n \n \nBrewmaster\n \n \nThe Nora Roberts Foundation\nBarrel-Aged Sponsor\nAustin and Carmen Slater\nKeg Sponsors\n \n \n \n \nFood Truck\n \n \nMusician\n \n \nJoin Us at the 5th Annual Craft Beer Festival\nto benefit the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown Vocational and Youth Services programs \nCraft Beer Festival URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/5th-annual-craft-beer-festival/ LOCATION:Morgan’s Grove Park\, 4198 Kearneysville Pike\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States CATEGORIES:Vocational & Youth Service,Beer Fest,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Craft-Beer-Festival.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T083000 DTSTAMP:20261011T162706Z CREATED:20260306T012020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T162706Z UID:10002176-1791876600-1791880200@shepherdstownrotary.org SUMMARY:Polio: It's Not Here Now\, But It Can Come Again DESCRIPTION:About the Speaker: John W. Aldis\, MD\, MPH&TM\nDr. John Aldis is a retired family physician living in Jefferson County. After graduating from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1971\, he completed his internship at Gorgas Hospital in the Panama Canal Zone. He then served nine years with the U.S. Navy on overseas tours in the Philippines\, Taiwan\, and Guam. During that time he also completed his Family Practice Residency in Jacksonville\, Florida\, and became board-certified in family medicine. \nDr. Aldis went on to join the U.S. Foreign Service\, where he spent 18 years as a U.S. Embassy physician in Mali\, Indonesia\, Nigeria\, and China. Along the way\, he earned his Master’s in Public Health and Tropical Medicine from the Tulane School of Public Health. \nIn 2001\, he returned to Shepherdstown\, West Virginia\, and moved back into his boyhood home. Since then he has: \n\nServed ten years as the first volunteer medical director of the Free Clinic in Ranson\, WV\nWorked ten years in vaccine research programs at Fort Detrick and the NIH\nServed as founding medical director of the Home-Based Primary Care Program at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center\nSpent several years working in addiction medicine clinics in the Eastern Panhandle\n\nToday\, Dr. Aldis enjoys gardening with Pheny\, his wife of 57 years. Their two daughters and three granddaughters\, who live near Washington\, D.C.\, and in New Mexico\, visit whenever they can. URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/its-not-here-now-but-it-can-come-again/ CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3f60134d-ca43-49e9-aaca-d8ef6d8c5a3d-field_19-John-Aldis.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T083000 DTSTAMP:20261011T162948Z CREATED:20260506T163047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T162948Z UID:10002155-1792481400-1792485000@shepherdstownrotary.org SUMMARY:More Than a Crown: My Journey to Miss West Virginia 2026 DESCRIPTION:About the Speaker: Elizabeth Romanek\, Miss West Virginia 2026\nMBA student\, college recruiter\, two-time National Dance Alliance Collegiate Champion\, and WV Physical Activity Plan Ambassador Elizabeth Romanek of Wheeling has added a new title to her list of accomplishments: Miss West Virginia 2026. \nAt the top of her agenda is her community service initiative\, M.O.V.E. (Motivate\, Optimize\, Vitalize\, Energize)\, which encourages all West Virginians to get moving in ways that suit them best. The message matters here. West Virginia’s obesity rate of 41.2% is the highest of all 50 states\, and largely because of obesity and chronic disease\, the state consistently ranks at or near the bottom in life expectancy. Promoting a healthier West Virginia through movement is at the heart of Elizabeth’s work. \nElizabeth is committed to organizing wellness clubs and after-school activities that keep kids active. As a competitive dancer growing up\, she discovered the benefits of movement early\, and dance shaped not only her health but also her confidence and discipline. Through M.O.V.E.\, she hopes to give other young people the same positive experiences. \nA summa cum laude graduate of West Virginia University\, Elizabeth earned her degree in Marketing\, drawn to the chance to connect with people and communicate creatively. She is now pursuing a Master of Business Administration while serving as Assistant Director of Admission and Recruitment Events at Bethany College\, where she guides young people in their pursuit of higher education. URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/more-than-a-crown-my-journey-to-miss-west-virginia-2026/ LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T190000 DTSTAMP:20260823T081934Z CREATED:20260725T164926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T081934Z UID:10002158-1792605600-1792609200@shepherdstownrotary.org SUMMARY:Getting to Know Matthew - A Classification Talk DESCRIPTION: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 federal IT and cyber support services. He also serves on the Vestry at Trinity Episcopal Church in Shepherdstown. Born in Montrose\, Colorado\, Matthew is an identical twin; his brother Mark lives in Melbourne\, Australia. Matthew and his wife of 28 years\, Angelina\, have three children: Joshua\, Gloria\, and Bella. He is a partner in two small real estate holding companies and is active in local community life. His interests include hunting\, fishing\, cooking\, singing\, and making people laugh. He is also a member of the Harpers Ferry Cooking Club. URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/getting-to-know-matthew/ LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States CATEGORIES:Classification Talk,Evening Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T100000 DTSTAMP:20261101T124706Z CREATED:20260526T145041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261101T124706Z UID:10002161-1792828800-1792836000@shepherdstownrotary.org SUMMARY:Insurance Outfitters Fall Adopt-A-Highway October 24 DESCRIPTION: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. \nContact Brian Palank for more information. URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/insurance-outfitters-fall-adopt-a-highway-october-24/ LOCATION:Insurance Outfitters\, 7866 Martinsburg Pike\, Shepherdstown\, 25443\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental Service,Adopt-a-Highway,Community Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/insurance-outfitters-adopts-a-highway.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T083000 DTSTAMP:20260726T123050Z CREATED:20260725T163611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T123050Z UID:10002156-1793086200-1793089800@shepherdstownrotary.org SUMMARY:America's Bloodiest Day: The Battle of Antietam DESCRIPTION: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. She has a bachelor’s degree in history from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and a master’s degree in history from The Citadel. Her talk is entitled: “America’s Bloodiest Day: The Battle of Antietam.” URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/americas-bloodiest-day-the-battle-of-antietam/ LOCATION:Bavarian Inn\, 164 Shepherd Grade Road\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T210000 DTSTAMP:20261101T124657Z CREATED:20260527T150221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261101T124657Z UID:10002183-1793210400-1793221200@shepherdstownrotary.org SUMMARY:Pies\, Pints & Pours for Polio at Burnt Secrets\, October 28 DESCRIPTION:Pies\, Pints & Pours for Polio 🎃\nJust in time for World Polio Day and Halloween\, join your fellow Rotarians and friends on Wednesday\, October 28 at 6:00 PM for an evening of good food\, good company and a few good ghost stories\, all to help End Polio Now. \n\n\n\nBring a friend\, Rotarian or not. ALL are welcome to help raise money for PolioPlus as we dine together at one of Shepherdstown’s finest restaurants! \n\n\n\nIt’s a chance to be together for a fun social night while we raise money for Rotary’s PolioPlus fund. Panagiota’s will donate 10% of proceeds to PolioPlus. The bonus: they are opening up the speakeasy downstairs just for us! \n\n\n\nImportant Information\n\n\n\n6:00pm: Dinner at Panagiota’s\n\n\n\nArrive at Panagiota’s for a family-style Greek dinner with all our Rotary friends. \n\n\n\n\nWear RED for Rotary’s PolioPlus visibility!\n\n\n\nBring an extra friend or two. Bring the whole family!\n\n\n\nPanagiota’s donates 10% of sales to PolioPlus.\n\n\n\n\n7:00pm: Burnt Secrets Cellar Speakeasy Doors Open\n\n\n\n\nThe password to get into the speakeasy is “ERADICATE POLIO”\n\n\n\nThere is a $5 cover charge to enter the speakeasy\, which pays the bartender for our private party.\n\n\n\n\n7:30pm: Private Ghost (History) Tour of Burnt Secrets Cellar\n\n\n\nJoin proprietor Lindsey Spanos for a private tour. \n\n\n\n\nSee how a former crematorium was transformed into an authentic 1920s-style speakeasy.\n\n\n\nHear the tales of former residents and the current “ghosts” who still haunt the building\, and find out why there’s always an empty table set in one of the rooms.\n\n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there\, dressed in red and ready for a great night in support of a polio-free world! \n\n📍 Panagiota’s and Burnt Secrets 115 E. German St.\, Shepherdstown\, WV URL:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/event/burnt-secrets-social/ LOCATION:Panagiota’s\, 115 E German St\, Shepherdstown\, West Virginia\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Service,International Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shepherdstownrotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pies-pints-pours-polio-2026-10-28-16x9-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR