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Lots of fun events are going on in the Eastern Panhandle this weekend and/or just around the corner!  Hope to see you at many of them!

MARTINSBURG:

7/31-8/7:  Berkeley County Youth Fair!  More info at www.berkeleycountyyouthfair.org

7/30-9/4: Boyd Museum (open Fridays & Saturdays 10-4)  Boy Scout memorabilia to honor Boy Scout's 100th Anniversary; and artifacts from former Jewish congregation of Beth Jacob.  more info 304-267-4713

7/31:  Zumbathon 9:30 am - noon: upstairs ballroom of Apollo Theatre - more inf 304-886-1126

8/5: (and every Thursday) Concerts at War Memorial Park 7 pm

8/22:  Uni-Fest 5-7 pm.  Free school backpacks, haircuts, food, fun and more.  More info www.uni-fest.net or 304-995-6442 

9/10-4/15:  Apollo Civic Theater announces it's lineup:  "Godspell"; "But Why Jump Off Barnaby", "Little Women", "Aresenic and Old Lace" and "London Suite".  For more info visit www.apollo-theatre.org

SHEPHERDSTOWN:

7/30-8/1:  Contemproary American Theater Festival featuring "Lidless", "White People", "Eelwax Jesus 3-D Pop Music", "Inana", and "Breadcrumbs".  more info www.catf2.org

7/30-8/1:  "Arts and Humanities Weekend".  More info at www.uniquelyshepherdstown.com

8/14:  "Peach Festival" 11-3 at Mew Street United Methodist Church.

9/9-12/12:  Old Opera House announces lineup:  "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"; "Desperate Affection" and "White Christmas".

BERKELEY SPRINGS:

7/31-8/1:  Morgan County Fair - Berkeley Springs High School and Widmyer Elementary - more info www.morgancounty-wv.org or 304-258-8400

7/31:  Deblois Milledge and her band at Berkeley Springs State Park.  Fall schedule of concert series at www.macicehouse.org

8/1: (and every Sunday) "Art in the Park" 10am to 4 pm downtown Berkeley Springs

LEETOWN:

8/22 - Country Roads Car Club at Jefferson County Fairgrounds 11-4.  more info www.countryroadscc.com

CHARLES TOWN:

7/30-7/31: "Scheherazade: Legend of the Arabian Nights" Old Opera House - more info at www.oldoperahouse.org

7/30: continuing every Friday:  Cruisin the Cone Zone at Somerset Village Shopping Center 6-9 pm.  more info www.countryroadscc.com

SUMMIT POINT:

7/30-8/31:  John Bickle's Watercolor Exhibit - more info 304-229-8148

See you there!

Andrea

Welcome to Berkeley County in the Eastern Panhandle of WV!  We have so much here to offer you.  

Berkeley County Parks and Recreation has so much to offer you and your family all year long.  The facilities are well taken care of, and the calendar of events is quite impressive.  Click here for more information.

Our Convention and Visitor Bureau is quite involved in our community and promotes events, provides advertising for businesses, and of course is a wealth of information for all.  Click here for more information.

We are fortunate that Martinsburg is part of "Mainstreet" all over the WV and the US!  They host a variety of events to help promote downtown Martinsburg as well as working with downtown businesses to thrive.  Click here for more information.

And my personal favorite is our Chamber of Commerce.  I've been member for several years now and can't say enough good about the organization, it's members, and its leaders.  Tina Combs is the Executive Director and the perfect person for this job!  Lots of fun events going on all year long and they do a fabulous job of promoting our community.  Click here for more information.

We are just 100 miles from Washington, DC and 100 miles from Baltimore, MD.

For the outdoor fans, we have 23,000-acre Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area. Sleepy Creek contains more than 75 miles of hiking trails and a 205-acre lake for fishing and canoeing.  Or you can hunt deer, turkey, grouse, squirrel and raccoon, with wild turkey being the featured game species.

History buffs enjoy Harpers Ferry National Park, historic Shepherdstown (oldest town in W. Va.), Antietam Battlefield and Berkeley Springs (a favorite retreat of George Washington). Each summer, the Contemporary American Theater Festival comes to nearby Shepherdstown, offering new, cutting-edge plays from America's best playwrights.

Nearby outlet centers are favored by all. Great buys can be found in women's apparel, menswear, luggage, glass, collectibles and much more.

For the adventurous, whitewater rafting and kayaking, professional auto racing and thoroughbred racing are also available.

I'll feature the other two counties of the Eastern Panhandle in future blogs!

Proud to be member of this fabulous community!!!

If you are thinking of moving to this area, call me and I'd be honored to give you my "REALTOR Tour" - I'm a huge tourist at heart!

Sincerely,

Andrea Burke

The numbers are in for the month of June 2010.  Keep in mind that 4/30/10 was the cut-off of ratified contracts to be eligible for tax credit.  Closing date has been extended to 9/30/10, but most were closed by 6/30/10.

BERKELEY:

128 homes sold this month and we have 1240 listed – meaning at this rate, we have 9.69 months of inventory – slightly up from last month at 9.38

JEFFERSON COUNTY:

61 homes sold this month and we have 493 listed – meaning at this rate, we have 8.1 months of inventory – down from last month at 10.8

MORGAN COUNTY:

22 homes sold this month and we have 320 listed – meaning at this rate, we have 14.5 months of inventory – down considerably from last month at 22.

Predictions still stand strong that the wave of foreclosures and short sales will continue...making it a GREAT time to buy!  Interest rates have come down even further to help boost the housing market. 

If you, your family, or friends are considering buying a home - I'd be honored to help!  Contact me anytime at 304-261-8517.

Sincerely,

Andrea Burke 

Lots of fun events are going on in the Eastern Panhandle this weekend and/or just around the corner!  Hope to see you at many of them!

MARTINSBURG:

7/9-9/4: Boyd Museum (open Fridays & Saturdays 10-4)  Boy Scout memorabilia to honor Boy Scout's 100th Anniversary; and artifacts from former Jewish congregation of Beth Jacob.  more info 304-267-4713

7/10:  Ballroom Dance Berkeley Plaza Shopping Center 6:30-10 pm.  More info 304-262-0202

7/11:  Berkeley County Historical Society Picnic 6 pm at Morgan Cabin Pavilion.  More info 304-267-4713

7/8: (and every Thursday) Concerts at War Memorial Park 7 pm

9/10-4/15:  Apollo Civic Theater announces it's lineup:  "Godspell"; "But Why Jump Off Barnaby", "Little Women", "Aresenic and Old Lace" and "London Suite".  For more info visit www.apollo-theatre.org

SHEPHERDSTOWN:

7/9-7/11: Artworks by members of Potomac River Artis's Guild at Sheherdstown War Memorial Building.

7/9-8/1:  Contemproary American Theater Festival featuring "Lidless", "White People", "Eelwax Jesus 3-D Pop Music", "Inana", and "Breadcrumbs".  more info www.catf2.org

7/11:  "Gone to the Dogs Picnic" 1-4 at Morgan's Grove Park.  More info thru Shepherdstown visitor Center

7/16-7/25:  Goose Route Dance Festival at War Memorial Building.  more info www.gouseroute.org

7/19-7/24: Annual Carnival at Shepherdstown Fire Department.

7/29-8/1:  "Arts and Humanities Weekend".  More info at www.uniquelyshepherdstown.com

9/9-12/12:  Old Opera House announces lineup:  "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"; "Desperate Affection" and "White Christmas".

BUNKER HILL:

7/10:  "Bloomin Bash" at Hillbilly Daylillies 9 am-6 pm.  More info www.hillbillydaylilies.com.

BERKELEY SPRINGS:

7/10:  "Ruff Rider Poker Run" for Humane Society of Morgan County.  More info www.hsmc-wv.org or 304-258-5592.

LEETOWN:

8/22 - Country Roads Car Club at Jefferson County Fairgrounds 11-4.  more info www.countryroadscc.com

CHARLES TOWN:

7/9: continuing every Friday:  Cruisin the Cone Zone at Somerset Village Shopping Center 6-9 pm.  more info www.countryroadscc.com

See you there!

Andrea

Click here to see what's happening in Spring Mills - homes that are currently active, under contract, and those that have sold in the last 180 days.

Click here to see what's happening in Laurel Ridge - homes that are currently active, under contract, and those that have sold in the last 180 days.

Here's a 10 minute video of an all day event!  It's happening tomorrow, 6/27/10, too!  Come on down - something for everyone!

Main Street Martinsburg's Classic Car Cruise-In and Sock Hop was lovely!  Cars were fabulous, music was great!  Good time was had by all!

Lots of fun events are going on in the Eastern Panhandle this weekend and/or just around the corner!  Hope to see you at many of them!

MARTINSBURG:

6/18-6/19:  Ballrom Dance at Allison/Antrim Museum (Friday) and Extreme Sports (Saturday) more info $304-262-0202.

6/18-6/30:  Mary-Jo Bennett, photographer/artist has display of her work at Martinsburg Public Library.  more info 304-267-8933

6/18: Boyd Museum (open Fridays & Saturdays 10-4)  Boy Scout memorabilia to honor Boy Scout's 100th Anniversary; and artifacts from former Jewish congregation of Beth Jacob.  more info 304-267-4713

6/19:  Classic and Custom Car Cruise-In and Sock Hop - downtown Martinsburg 4-8 pm.

6/24 (and every Thursday) Concerts at War Memorial Park 7 pm

6/25-6/27: Tari Jo's Dance Studio Recital - 7 pm at Martinsburg High School. 

6/26:  Norwalk Festival - Berkeley County Fairgrounds 10 am

7/3:  Tri-County Patriotic Picnic - in honor of those who serve at Poor House Farm Park 11-5.  more info www.blueridgepatriots.com

9/10-9/12: "Godspell" at Apollo Civic Theater and more - visit www.apollo-theatre.org

SHEPHERDSTOWN:

6/18-7/4:  Bridge Gallery water color paintings -  more info 304-876-2300 or www.bridgegalleryandframing.com

7/4:  Independence Day Parade and community picnic.  Picnic at 3 pm German Street to Rumsey Memorial Park - picnic following at Rumsey.  more info 304-876-2230

7/9-8/1:  Contemproary American Theater Festival featuring "Lidless", "White People", "Eelwax Jesus 3-D Pop Music", "Inana", and "Breadcrumbs".  more info www.catf.org

7/18-7/25:  Goose Route Dance Festival at War Memorial Building.  more info www.gouseroute.org

BUNKER HILL;

6/18 - Lions Club sponsoring Cruise-In at Middle Creek Intermediate School 5 pm. more info 304-229-5003

INWOOD:

6/18-6/19:  Annual Recital - Rhythm n' Motion Dance Stuido at Museelman High School - more info www.mmdancestudio.com

BERKELEY SPRINGS:

6/19  - Annual Tea Tour and Silent Auction at the Woodmont 1-6 pm.  more info from Chamber of Commerce on Fairfax Street

LEETOWN:

8/22 - Country Roads Car Club at Jefferson County Fairgrounds 11-4.  more info www.countryroadscc.com

CHARLES TOWN:

6/18 continuing every Friday:  Cruisin the Cone Zone at Somerset Village Shopping Center 6-9 pm.  more info www.countryroadscc.com

6/25-6/27:  "New Voice 2010 Play Festival" at The Old Opera House Theater Company.  more info 888-900-SHOW

HARPERS FERRY:

6/19 - 12th Annual Harpers Ferry Outdoor Festival at KOA - 10 am.  more info www.harpersferryoutdoorfestival.org

RANSON: 

6/19:  Car Show ato Charles Town Moose 3-11 pm, (dance at pavillion, too). more info 304-283-2608

ENJOY!!!  Sumeer is just beginning!!!

See you there!

Andrea

Lots of fun events are going on in the Eastern Panhandle this weekend and/or just around the corner!  Hope to see you at many of them!

MARTINSBURG:

6/10-6/30:  Mary-Jo Bennett, photographer/artist has display of her work at Martinsburg Public Library.  more info 304-267-8933

6/11: Boyd Museum (open Fridays & Saturdays 10-4)  Boy Scout memorabilia to honor Boy Scout's 100th Anniversary; and artifacts from former Jewish congregation of Beth Jacob.  more info 304-267-4713

6/12:  Soap Box Derby beginning on South Queen Street near the library.  7:30 am.  more info 304-261-5396

6/12:  Rodeo (benefits Relay for Life) at Poor House Farm 7 pm.  more info www.henryarena.com

6/12:  Ballroom Dancing at the Berkeley Senior Center 6:30 - 10pm.  more info 304-262-0202

6/17 (and every Thursday) Concerts at War Memorial Park 7 pm

9/10-9/12: "Godspell" at Apollo Civic Theater and more - visit www.apollo-theatre.org

FALLING WATERS:

6/12:  Family fun Day at Little Falls Presbyterian Church 9-2.  Live music, food, moon bounce, painting, fire truck and more.  more info 304-274-2923

INWOOD:

6/11:  "Cinderella" by Inwood Performing Arts & Dance Co 7:30 pm.  more info www.inwoodperformingarts.com

HARPERS FERRY:

6/11-6/13:  "Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival" at Sam Michael's Park.  more info www.jeffersoncountywvchamber.org/festival

6/12:  "June Jubilee" at War Memorial Park 11-5.  more info 304-261-1303

6/12:  Book signing - "Escape Across the Potomac" by CW Whitehair 10-5.  The Village Shop at 180 High Street

SHEPHERDSTOWN:

6/11: Argentinean BBQ Under the Stars (benefits Hospice of the Panhandle) at the Bavarian Inn 6:30 pm.  more info 304-876-2551

6/12:  Bridge Gallery water color paintings - reception 5-7 pm.  (exhibit runs thru 7/4/10.  more info 304-876-2300 or www.bridgegalleryandframing.com

7/4:  Independence Day Parade and community picnic.  Picnic at 3 pm German Street to Rumsey Memorial Park - picnic following at Rumsey.  more info 304-876-2230

7/9-8/1:  Contemproary American Theater Festival featuring "Lidless", "White People", "Eelwax Jesus 3-D Pop Music", "Inana", and "Breadcrumbs".  more info www.catf.org

7/16-7/25:  Goose Route Dance Festival at War Memorial Building.  more info www.gouseroute.org

HEDGESVILLE:

6/11-6/12:  "Extreme Sportsplex and Dance Studio Spring Performance" at Hedgesville High School 6:30 pm.  more info 304-262-0202

6/12-6/13:  "Music in Motion Recital" by Dance Dimensions of Hedgsville - tickets purchased at studio or at the door prior to perfrmance.

6/16:  EPBR Golf Tournament at The Woods raising money for Habit 11:45 am.  Players and sponsors call 304-263-8512.

BUNKER HILL;

6/18 - Lions Club sponsoring Cruise-In at Middle Creek Intermediate School 5 pm. more info 304-229-5003

BERKELEY SPRINGS:

6/19  - Annual Tea Tour and Silent Auction at the Woodmont 1-6 pm.  more info from Chamber of Commerce on Fairfax Street

LEETOWN:

8/22 - Country Roads Car Club at Jefferson County Fairgrounds 11-4.  more info www.countryroadscc.com

CHARLES TOWN:

6/11 continuing every Friday:  Cruisin the Cone Zone at Somerset Village Shopping Center 6-9 pm.  more info www.countryroadscc.com

6/25-6/27:  "New Voice 2010 Play Festival" at The Old Opera House Theater Company.  more info 888-900-SHOW

SHENENDOAH JUNCTION:

6/11-6/13:  "The Wizard of Oz" at Jefferson High School 7 pm. 

ENJOY!!!  Sumeer is just beginning!!!

See you there!

Andrea