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

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

Located on a .72 acre UNRESTRICTED lot!!!  Sit on the covered front porch and enjoy the mountain views!  The original hardwood floors have been beautiful restored in this classic 1930 home.  The living room features built-in shelves and chair rail.  The kitchen has lots of counter space, ample cabinets and plenty of room for your kitchen table and chairs!  Both bedrooms also feature the hardwood floors and new windows to let in a a lot of light!  There is a laundry room/mud room with many cabinets and plenty of room to remove your boots and outer clothing when you come in from outside!  French doors lead to a large wooden deck that overlooks the property and trees as far as the eye can see.  The detached garage is 32'x24' and is beautifully finished with lots of lights, many outlets and room for your wood shop, welding shop, yard equipment, toys, etc! 

Great commuter location to MD, VA, PA - or take the MARC train to DC!  Close to schools, shopping, hospitals - this house has it all!

Call today to schedule a showing 304-261-8517

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 

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

3.298 acres to build your dream home or vacation home! Located next to Sleepy Creek WMA - managed for deer, turkey, grouse, squirrel & raccoon, w/wild turkey as featured game species. Sleepy Creek Lake, 205 acres, contains a good sport fishery for largemouth bass, bluegill & crappie. Boat launching facilities are situated at dam spillway near midpoint of lake. The area also has a rifle range!

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

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

BERKELEY:

128 homes sold this month and we have 1194 listed – meaning at this rate, we have 9.38 months of inventory - down from last month at 11.13.

JEFFERSON COUNTY:

45 homes sold this month and we have 486 listed – meaning at this rate, we have 10.8 months of inventory – up a little from last month at 10.08

MORGAN COUNTY:

14 homes sold this month and we have 308 listed – meaning at this rate, we have 22 months of inventory - up from last month at 15.15.

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 

Monday, May 24^th

·        Design Committee meeting @ 6:00pm-Newberry Executive Center

Wednesday, May 26^th

·        Town Square Pedestrian Plaza Project meeting @ 1:00pm-City Hall

Friday, May 28^th

·        Artist Reception for Palette Project 2010 @ Boydville @ 7:00pm-Unveiling the palettes.

Around The Downtown:

·        Wonderment Puppet Theatre presents: “Peter Rabbit” puppet show is Saturday and Sunday (2 Shows) 12:00noon and 2:00pm through May 30^th  admission is $4.50 and 2 years old and under is FREE. Visit www.wondermentpuppets@yahoo.com

·        Unveiling the Main Street Martinsburg Palette’s @ the Wine & Arts Festival. Saturday, May 29^th- 11:00am to 7:00pm and Sunday, May 30^th- 1:00am to 6:00pm @ Boydville

·        The Art Centre presents: Wine & Art Festival @ Boydville-Saturday, May 29^th and Sunday, May 30^th. Enjoy music, food vendors, West Virginia wines and more. Tickets $20.00. For more information go to www.wineandarts.com  or call (304) 263-0224

·        The ROCS Classic Soap Box Derby, Saturday, June 12^th  @ 8:00am-Downtown Martinsburg.

·        Big Bad Burger Contest-Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 10:00am to 4:00pm @ Sunfire, Hearth, Patio & Spa. More details go to www.bigbadburger.com or www.mountainstatemeats.com/bigbadburger

MSM: SAVE THE DATES:

·        Classic Car Show & Sock Hop-Saturday, June 19^th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm-Downtown Martinsburg

·        Music & Movie on Main-Friday’s in July 2/8/16/23/30/ in Downtown Martinsburg

·        Bike Night 2010, Saturday, August 21^st from 5:00pm to 11:00pm-Downtown Martinsburg

·        Scarecrow Project 2010 Kick-Off, Saturday, September 25^th-West Burke Street Parking lot-Downtown Martinsburg

·        Chili Cook-Off, Saturday, October 2^nd from 3:00pm to 7:00pm-Downtown Martinsburg

·        Christmas Tree Lighting, Friday, December 3^rd- On the Public Square @ 6:00pm

·        Snowflake Market, Saturday, December 4^th 10:00am to 4:00pm-On the Public Square.

·        Old Town Martinsburg Christmas parade, Saturday, December 4^th @ 6:00pm-Downtown Martinsburg

Martinsburg:

5/21-5/23:  "Little Shop of Horrors" at Apollo Civic Theatre - more info at www.apollo-theatre.org

5/22: Tea Party - audience-interactive performance 3-5 pm at McFarland House.  For more info call Ann 304-279-9220 or Katherine 304-268-8878

6/5:  Morgan Cabin Spring Festival 11-4.  Log cutting, goat milking, horse rides, treasure hunt, arts and crafts, blacksmith demo and more.

6/6:  Operation God Bless America XX Motorcycle Ride from travel center (I-81 at Greencastle PA) to VA center in Martinsburg.  More info 717-328-9238

6/12:  Rodeo at Poor House Farm - bull riding, barrel racing and mutton bustin!  More info www.henryarena.com

Hedgesville:

6/5 - North Mountain Arts Festival in heart of downtown at Mary St.  Free - 9:30-4:00.  Artists, music and food!

Shepherdstown:

5/20 - 5/30:  "Jefferson County Photograph Project" at Bridge Gallery.  More info www.bridgegalleryandframing.com

5/22-5/30:  Wellness Center - free access during this time frame!  Volleyball (5/24 6-8 pm); Racquetball (5/25 6-8 pm); Group Exercise (5/26 5-8 pm) Dinner and all day discounts (5/27)  More info at www.shepherdwellness.com

5/21-5/23: Shepherdstown Old Opera House - "The Runaways" and "The Joneses - more info at www.OperaHouseMovies.com

Ranson, WV:

5/23:  4th Annual Bark in the Park at Sam Michaels Park 11-3.  Food, prizes and contests - and benefits Animal Welfare Society.

Hagerstown, MD: 

6/5-9/6: "78th Annual Cumberland Valley Artist Exhibits" at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts.  more info at www.wcmfa.org

Waynesboro, PA:

5/29-5/31:  Waynesboro Industrial Museum exhibit - "Inventors - Patents - Progress."  More info call 717-762-4460

Enjoy!!!!

Andrea