Cumberland’s Annual Tree Lighting

Friday, November 29, 5 – 9 pm Join Mr. and Mrs. Claus for the annual tree lighting ceremony in Cumberland Historic City Center! The city turns into a Hallmark movie with its incredible lights and decor. Shop our large list of locally owned retailers and boutiques, enjoy dinner and drinks at our many local dining establishments, and explore attractions like the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad with their return of the Polar Express Train Rides.

Shop Small Saturday

By shopping or dining at small businesses in our community, you support our local businesses and ensure that our small, locally-owned businesses continue to thrive. Shop downtown Cumberland on Saturday, November 30, and support all the unique and local shops and eateries we have right here in historic downtown Cumberland. Stay tuned. Many of our local small businesses will be offering special and other treats.

Visits with Santa

Every Saturday, November 30 – December 21, 1 – 3 pm at the Rosenbaum, 118 Baltimore Street. Celebrate the holidays and join Mr. and Mrs. Claus for visits at the Rosenbaum! Candy bags will be available for each child, all ages welcome!

Celebration of Lights and Holiday Market at Canal Place

Saturday, November 30, 2 pm. Join us to kick off the official holiday season at Canal Place on Small Business Saturday, Nov 30th. This event is free to the public. Shop our stores and vendors for the perfect Christmas gifts, grab dinner or a snack at one of the restaurants or food trucks. Vote for your favorite Christmas Cookie at the first annual cookie bakeoff. Enjoy live entertainment, photos with Santa for your kids and pets and lighting up Canal Place. We are kicking off the holidays in style and look forward to celebrating with you! https://www.facebook.com/events/1212960519940476/?ref=newsfeed.

Lights on the Lake

The Western Maryland Jaycees are thrilled to announce the return of the Lights on the Lake fundraiser, set to brighten the holiday season with a spectacular display of festive lights and community activities. This year’s event will kick off on Small Business Saturday, November 30th, and run through Tuesday, December 24th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Rocky Gap State Park. As in past years, the light displays will be open each weekend, Friday through Sunday, with two additional days added on December 23rd and 24th to celebrate the Christmas holiday. The Western Maryland Jaycees are delighted to continue this cherished partnership with Rocky Gap State Park for the fourth consecutive year.

The Lights on the Lake has become a beloved holiday tradition for residents in Western Maryland and surrounding areas, offering families and friends an enchanting and memorable experience to enjoy lights and support local groups. This year, attendees can expect even more lights and an expanded array of community offerings designed to create magical memories for all ages.

The event will feature a variety of attractions across December weekends, including special appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus, visits with alpacas, Little Wills Creek Ranch Miniature Steam Train, performances by the Frostburg Dance Academy, and photography sessions with Jordan Mace.

Here’s a preview of some of the exciting activities:

• December 1st: Holiday Crafts and History from the Allegany Museum
• December 6-8: Santa, Alpacas, and Miniature Steam train from Little Wills Creek Ranch
• December 13-15: Santa, live music by Jeff and Myles Thomas, and holiday photography by Jordan Mace Photography
• December 20-22: Santa & Mrs. Claus and a holiday performance by the Frostburg Dance Academy
• Each weekend offers a unique experience, making Lights on the Lake an ideal holiday tradition.
• Beyond the enchanting displays, Lights on the Lake serves a meaningful purpose—supporting local scholarships and nonprofit organizations. The $5 admission per car provides an affordable holiday outing while also helping to create opportunities for aspiring students and lend support to nonprofits in the area.

For more information, including ticket prices and detailed event schedules, please visit wmdjaycees.org/lightsonthelake.

Winter Festival & Market

Mark your calendar for the Winter Festival & Market, Saturday, December 14th in Historic City Center. Retail and food vendors, live music, arts and crafts for kids, bicycle decorating contest, fire pits for roasting marshmallows and more! More information to come soon!

Azad’s of Cumberland

37 N. Centre Street, (301) 723-0818

A retail experience venue featuring collectible rugs while hosting events for friends, family, musicians and artists.

For the holiday season this year, I've asked some of my favorite people, who also happen to be local artists, to come join me at Azad's for a season full of friends, fellowship and art. From November 16th through December 28th, each of the artists/ friends have been invited to hang a couple of their pieces on the walls of Azad's for the season. 

On Saturday November 30th (Small Business Saturday) and on Saturday December 14th (Downtown Cumberland's Winter Festival & Market) - they have all been invited to come together for a special Holiday Saturday "Meet the Artist" Showcase to sell their work and to meet the public. They will be selling both the featured pieces, as well as any other work they decide to bring. NO RULES AT THE RUG SHOP.

Please make plans to stop by any time from Nov. 16th - Dec. 28th to see their work, but especially on these two showcase Saturdays. Both Saturdays are BYO & Potluck Hors d'oeuvres events. Feel free to bring your favorite flavor and a snack to share with all.

(The artists' participation is casual, some may not have pieces to me until mid-season - and some artists may not be able or available for both dates - it's all good)

Barkin' Basement Thrift Shop

This week, Barkin’ Basement is having one of everyone’s favorite sale – Five for $5! Get five pieces of clothing or shoes for only five dollars. The Five for $5 Sale runs through Saturday, November 23.

Photos with Frosty the Snowman – Saturday, December 14, 3 – 5 pm. Bring your two-legged or four-legged family members and take some memory photos with Frosty.

Barkin' Basement is located at 45 Baltimore Street in Downtown Cumberland. Come in through the front door or use our back door, located off Merchants Alley on Pershing Street. Your purchases and donations at Barkin' Basement help support the homeless animals at the Allegany County Animal Shelter. www.barkinbasementthriftshop.com 

We’re in the holiday spirit at Barkin’ Basement! All red and green items are half price, along with all children’s books and toys. The sale runs through Saturday, November 30.

The Book Center

Open Monday through Saturday, 10-5 and Sunday, 10-3

15 N. Centre Street • 301-722-2284

Cartridges Galore

68 Pershing Street • 240-362-7179

GIVE THANKS FOR THIS MONTH’S MOUTH-WATERING SPECIALS!

We’re carving up some delicious deals in November, and we aren’t expecting many leftovers!

• SWITCH CONSOLES: OLEDS $249, OG $199, and LITES $129!
• SWITCH RACK GAMES: BUY2 GET 1 FREE!
• POKéMON SURGING SPARKS DROPS THIS MONTH!
• FLAT RATE TCG BINDERS: BUY1 GET1 1/2 OFF!
• AND DON’T SLEEP ON THE CG REWARDS FREEBIE: POKéMON 5” PLUSH CLASP FOR THE FIRST 1,000 MEMBERS (LIMIT 1)
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Deals run through the end of the month - and stack with the upcoming Black Friday/Small Business Saturday Weekend Deals being announced soon!

Craft Table 

11 South Liberty Street in historic downtown Cumberland, Maryland. 240 642.8828 • www.Craft-Table.com

Shop hours Thursday, Friday and Saturday noon till 5 pm

Craft Table can still work in your special order for the holiday season and remember we also have wreath restoration to spruce up and bring your holiday wreath back to life. Special orders are never a problem at the Craft Table, the Hiding Place of your Creative Spirit. Be sure to visit our booth at the Celebration of Lights and Holiday Market at Canal Place, Saturday from 2:00 to 8:00 or stop by our shop at 11 South Liberty Street.

Downtown Hobbies & Toys

Looking for something to do inside where it’s cool? Maybe pick up a puzzle or a game. How about a Lego set or maybe even a coloring book. Stop in today and have a look.

Downtown Hobbies & Toys is an Official Traxxas Dealer carrying RC cars, trucks, parts, and more. 113 Baltimore Street. Open Monday - Saturday, 12 - 8 pm.

Energy Select

Visit us at 119 Baltimore Street or https://www.energyselectllc.com/ to learn how much you can save by going solar. We make it easy and affordable for homes and businesses to start saving with solar power. GO SOLAR AND SAVE!

First Peoples Federal Credit Union

Friday, November 29, 6 pm, join First Peoples CFCU in kicking off the Holiday Season at the Downtown Cumberland Tree Lighting! Stop by our Downtown branch and enjoy some popcorn and grab a holiday themed balloon by balloon artist Kristen Deneen. 153 Baltimore Street.

Fort Cumberland Emporium

Open Sunday, 11 - 4; Monday, Thursday - Saturday, 10 - 5

Stop in and find a memory. 55 Baltimore Street

Fort Cumberland Emporium is hosting our traditional Downtown Cumberland Tree Lighting Open House. We will be open from 10 am - 8 pm on Friday, November 29 with light refreshments during the evening. Several of our vendors will offer a discount on items priced $10 or more (not previously marked down or marked firm). Join us for the most wonderful time of the year.

Hometown Hobby Sports

66 Pershing Street

If sports memorabilia is your game, Hometown Hobby Sports is your place to shop! Locally owned Hometown Hobby Sports sells, buys and trades sports memorabilia.

Open Wednesday – Friday from 12 noon – 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm.

Liberty Street General Store

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Expanded hours and Sandwich shop is coming soon.

We now have freshly made Chili to keep you warm for the Friday Christmas tree illumination. We also carry trail supplies, household items, groceries, and snacks, plus ice-cold Western Maryland Lemonade, Pepsi, and Coca-Cola products. Friday 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sandwich shop and Deli coming soon.

Myla & Maple | Style Bar & Boutique

Myla & Maple is your destination to sip and shop effortlessly chic styles until you drop! Molly Bracken, Heartloom, By Together, and more brands you'll love. Stop by at 50 N Centre Street.

Myla & Maple Hours: Sunday-Wednesday – CLOSED, Thursday & Friday - 1 pm - 9 pm, Saturday - 11 am - 9 pm

We Are Hiring! Stop in the fill out an application. Applicants must be 21+ years old. Email shop@mylamaple.com

• Retail experience preferred, bartending experience preferred, ability to work weekends; flexible coverage

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Happy Hour – Every Thursday from 5pm – 7pm; 10% off all clothing!
• Baltimore Street Christmas 11/24 --  Come see us at Fore Axes for a Baltimore Street Christmas event from 11am-3pm
• Black Friday 11/29 – Shopping discounts & music by DJ Racos!
• Men’s Night Out 12/5 – From 5 pm-7 pm join us for a night of shopping made easy for you with drink specials & gift wrapping
• Holiday Sip & Shop Event! 12/7 – We’re teaming up with Piece of You for a permanent jewelry & trucker hat bar event + Sun Angel Crafts for a Holiday Sip & Shop event! Bring your ladies and join us for an exciting day
• Want to shop but can’t make it during our hours? Email us at shop@mylamaple.com for more details, or visit our website mylamaple.com

New fall clothing arrivals and seasonal drink menus are here! – Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, & Pinterest!

PharmaCare West

64 Greene Street • 301.724.1183

Store, drive-thru window and post office open Mon – Fri 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm

It’s not too late to get your seasonal flu shot. All PharmaCare and Medicine Shoppe retail pharmacies have regular and high dose (for people 65 and older) flu vaccine available. In addition, all stores have RSV, Moderna SPIKEVAX COVID, Shingles, Tdap and other preventative vaccines. Medicare, Medicaid and most 3rd party insurances are accepted. No appointment necessary, just stop by your pharmacy of choice.

PharmaCare West’s post office unit has Christmas stamps. Skip the line at the main post office and ship your holiday packages at the pharmacy. Both PharmaCare West and Bedford Road post office locations offer domestic shipping services during their regular business hours. 64 Greene Street – Phone 301.724.1183 – Store, drive-thru & post office open Monday – Friday, 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm – follow us on Facebook at The PharmaCare Network.

PharmaCare Home Medical is having a BLACK FRIDAY WEEK SALE (November 25th – 29th) – save up to $100 on lift chairs; save up to $25 on rollators; save up to $25 on deluxe transporters; save 10% on all bath aids; and save 10% on wheelchair and walker accessories. Please note the sale is on items that are not billable through insurance. PharmaCare offers free local delivery, even the week of Christmas. Shop today and give your loved one the gift of greater independence this Christmas – 11306 Bedford Road, NE (lower level around the back), Cumberland – phone 301.723.2444 – open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.

Western Maryland Music Center

We are the area's only full-service music store, offering great brands at unbeatable prices! 

115 Baltimore Street. Open Monday - Saturday, 12 - 8 pm.  https://www.westernmarylandmusic.com

Love to go antiquing and thrifting? 

Want to discover a handmade treasure? Downtown Cumberland has some great shops, including Fort Cumberland Emporium (Thursday – Monday), Barkin' Basement Thrift Shop (Thursday – Monday), Queen City Flea Market (Friday – Sunday) – all filled with antiques, collectibles, and handmade items. Please stop in and discover it for yourself.

Great Gift Idea!

DCBA (Downtown Cumberland Gift Certificates) are available at The Book Center. The gift certificates are spendable at any DCBA member's business. You may find out who is a DCBA member online at www.visitcumberland.org.

Basecamp Coffee

Now in two locations

118 Baltimore St., “The Rosenbaum,” and our original location at 108 Greene Street, open daily, 7 am - 3:30 pm.

CONGRATULATIONS! Basecamp Coffee was voted Best Coffee Shop in Blue Ridge Outdoor Magazine's 13th annual "Best of Awards."

Mountain Maryland's premier specialty coffee roaster. We honor our heritage by producing quality specialty coffee right here in Western Maryland. Our coffee can be found at restaurants, coffee shops, and retail shelves locally and in homes worldwide. www.basecampcoffees.com. 

City Lights: An American Bar and Grill

Beer & Burger Thursday, 4:30 – 8 pm. 100% Angus Beef Brand Burger served with Fridays & a Beer - $20.

Make reservations by calling 301-722-9800

59 Baltimore Street • citylightsamericangrill.com

Crabby Pig

Dine-in or take-out. Give us a call at 301-724-7472.

Jin's Asian Cuisine

Chinese/Thai/Japanese cuisine. Open Tuesday - Thursday, 11 a m - 10 pm; Friday - Saturday, 11 am - 10:30 pm; Sunday, noon 9:30 pm. Dine-in, Take-Out, Delivery. 36 Queen City Drive, 301-777-5555 & 301-777-2233. www.jinsasiancuisine.com.

M&M Bake Shop

We are a family-owned small business, established in 1966 by Mary Lantz and Merl. They worked at the Federal Bake Shop together before they purchased the business in 1966. Hence the name M&M, Open Monday – Saturday, 5:30 am – 12:30 pm. 80 Baltimore Street.

Mezzos

114 S. Centre Street, 301-777-7750. 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

• Mondays - Margarita & Tacos Monday. All day special - $1.50/$2.00 beef, chicken or steak tacos. See Bartender for great beer and Liquor specials!
• Tuesdays – Open Mic Night hosted by the Slice Girlz, 8 pm, Mezzos Main
• Wednesdays - .60 Bone-in-Wings All Day (dine-in only.) Half price dips – crab, spinach & artichoke, buffalo chicken.
• Working Woman's Wednesday with WQZK Radio/ Amy Ryan – 5:30 – 7:30 pm. 
• Thursdays - Burger Day - $9.99. Limited Breakfast Menu – 10 pm – 1 am. Trivia with Randy Means, 7:30 – 10 pm; Dance Music, 10 pm – 1 am, Mezzos Main.
• Saturdays – ½ off Artisan Pizza Day – all day.
• Sundays - AYCE Boneless, Nachos, Sliders, Fries - $11.50 per person – noon to midnight! NFL SUNDAY TICKET – Come watch every game!

Book your rehearsal Dinner, Wedding, Birthday, or Anniversary Party NOW! 301.777.7750 Mezzos has three rooms from which to choose for all your event needs.

Dine in, or go to www.mezzosbar.com to order carryout and delivery.

Need a covered dish for a get together? Just order online and have it picked up or delivered!

Ottaviani Tasting Room & Lounge Weekly Events

27 N. Centre Street

Summer Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 4 -9 pm • Friday and Saturday - 12 – 10 pm

Queen City Cravings

We're not saying we're the reason your cravings keep you up at night, but we're definitely the ones you dream about. From farm-fresh veggies to delicious custard to deli delights--we've got it all!

Located at 108 W Harrison St | Cumberland, MD.

Hours: Monday-Saturday – 7:30am – 5pm; Sunday – 10am – 2pm *Grill closes by 3pm daily

• Stop by to get your free Cravings custard sample of the week!
• Order online at thecravingsdeli.com – Book your next upcoming event with us!
• Email eat@thecravingsdeli.com

Upcoming events:

• Trivia Thursday menu @ Fore Axes! – Come enjoy Trivia & a delicious menu at Fore Axes this Thursday starting at 5:30pm!
• All you can eat breakfast, every Sunday!

Ristorante Ottaviani

25 N. Centre Street • 301-722-0052

Open Sunday, 4 -8 pm; Tuesday - Saturday, 5 pm - Closing

A taste of Italy from our family to yours.

Uncle Jack’s Pizzeria & Pub

20 S. Mechanic Street, Open 11 am – 2 am, daily.

Reptilian Arts 

Located at 205 N. Mechanic Street, Reptilian Arts is open Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm

Reptilian Arts is a pet supply company dedicated to providing high-quality products for reptile enthusiasts, as well as dog and cat owners. While specializing in reptiles, we also offer a wide range of carefully selected supplies for dogs and cats, ensuring all your pets receive the care and comfort they deserve. Our products include food, enclosures, substrates, heating and lighting, decorations, grooming, and more! Stop by our store at 205 N Mechanic Street Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

Allegany County Animal Shelter

www.alleganyanimalshelter.org • 301-777-5930

Presents for Paws – Saturday, December 21, 11 am – 3 pm.

The Allegany County Animal Shelter invites you to see all the positive changes we've made and continue to make...and help us bring Christmas to the animals with donations of supplies, toys, blankets and pet food that will help our shelter succeed at our life-saving mission. Light refreshments will be served. 716 Furnace Street, Cumberland.

Hounds Around Town - Looking for a day filled with furry friends and fun? Then look no further than the Allegany County Animal Shelter’s “Hounds Around Town” program, allowing individuals to sign a shelter dog out for the day. The beautiful mountains of Western Maryland present an excellent opportunity for our shelter dogs to experience the joy of a long walk, hike or run in many of the area’s scenic locations. Are you looking for something more low-key? No problem. We have many pups that would enjoy an afternoon lounging on a couch, a stroll through the neighborhood, or maybe a trip for ice cream. The most important thing is giving an adoptable shelter dog a much-needed break from the kennels and providing enrichment and socialization. For more information on the Hounds Around Town program, contact the shelter at 301-777-5930

AHEC West

Free HIV/HCV Testing every Monday, 9 am – 2 pm at the Possibility Shop, 138 Baltimore Street. Know your status!

 The AHEC West Health Insurance Program team is gearing up this month for Open Enrollment, which starts November 1 and continues through January 15, 2025. We are encouraging the community to take advantage of this time, as it is the only time of the year that consumers can sign up for a private health plan without needing to fit specific criteria. Our navigators are in high demand. In three months, we've already completed the number of appointments we completed in six months last fiscal. We've successfully handled 612 appointments so far! Don't miss out—schedule an appointment with a navigator at 888-202-0212!

The AHEC West Health Insurance Program opened an outreach center in Cumberland at 138 Baltimore Street, Suite 100, called "The Possibility Shop." 

Located near the Union Rescue Mission, the shop offers space for other agencies and programs to provide services to vulnerable populations they might not otherwise reach. Thirteen organizations offer 21 programs from the Shop, including the Allegany County Health Department, Horizon Goodwill, HRDC, Maryland Coalition of Families, Maryland Wellness, Mountain Laurel Medical Center, Maryland Physicians Care, Aetna Better Health, Western Maryland Food Bank, and County United Way AHEC West offers three programs at the site.

A wide range of services includes a small food pantry, clothing, hygiene supplies, outdoor gear, phones, and bottled water. Harm reduction programs offer clean needle exchange and testing for Hep C and HIV. Visitors are also provided connections to mental health services, Peer support, health insurance assistance, and other health and social services screenings. The Shop has also hosted expungement clinics to clear old criminal records.

For more information, call AHEC West at 301-777-9150 or email Health Insurance Program Director David Stewart at david@wmdhealthconnect.org.

Gilchrist Gallery 

Every 2nd Saturday morning of the month throughout 2023, Gilchrist Gallery will host yoga and sound healing at 9:30 am with Paula Reeves. The entrance is donation-based; attendees are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, blanket, and water. 

Healing Allegany

Led by AHEC West, Healing Allegany is a consortium of healthcare, law enforcement, and social service agencies serving Allegany County and numerous volunteer supporters.

The consortium is working to improve treatment for opioid misuse, address community and internal stigma associated with addiction, and reduce illness and death related to opioid misuse. For more information, visit ahecwest.org/healing.

PharmaCare West

64 Greene Street • 301.724.1183

Store, drive-thru window and post office open Mon – Fri 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm

It’s not too late to get your seasonal flu shot. All PharmaCare and Medicine Shoppe retail pharmacies have regular and high dose (for people 65 and older) flu vaccines available. In addition, all stores have RSV, Moderna SPIKEVAX COVID, Shingles, Tdap and other preventative vaccines. Medicare, Medicaid and most 3rd party insurances are accepted. No appointment necessary, just stop by your pharmacy of choice.

PharmaCare Home Medical is having a BLACK FRIDAY WEEK SALE (November 25th – 29th) – save up to $100 on lift chairs; save up to $25 on rollators; save up to $25 on deluxe transporters; save 10% on all bath aids; and save 10% on wheelchair and walker accessories. Please note the sale is on items that are not billable through insurance. PharmaCare offers free local delivery, even the week of Christmas. Shop today and give your loved one the gift of greater independence this Christmas – 11306 Bedford Road, NE (lower level around the back), Cumberland – phone 301.723.2444 – open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm



The Allegany Arts Council

42-48 N. Centre Street



Members and visitors wishing to speak to a member of our staff may find us at 42-48 N. Centre Street (the former Chicago Meat Market building), Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm daily. Our Saville and Schwab Galleries will remain open through our May 2024 exhibition, and our staff will remove final items through June 30, 2024. If you're not sure where to find us, call us! Our phones and e-mails will go wherever we are, and we look forward to serving you! 301.777.2787.

The Allegany Arts Council is excited to announce the first in a series of pop-up exhibitions across our community. The Pop-Up Members Show will take place November 2-23 and showcase the work of Arts Council members across a wide variety of mediums. All are invited to attend. For this show, we are partnering with Allegany County Office of Economic Development to host the exhibition at the beautiful and historic Lyric Theatre in Frostburg. The exhibition will be open Wednesday-Saturday during the exhibition period, between the hours of 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm daily. A member of our staff will be onsite. To access the Lyric Theatre, you may enter from Main Street.

Cumberland Theatre

101 N. Johnson Street • 301-759-4990

info@cumberlandtheatre.com

• The Cumberland Theatre will be presenting A “Seussified” Christmas Carol this weekend for a limited run of three performances. The show is part of the CT’s Theatre for Young Audiences’ initiative and is under an hour in length, making it ideal for families with young children. For those who love The Grinch and The Cat in the Hat, A “Seussified” will surely hit the mark! The show is a whimsical reinvention of Dickens' most beloved Christmas story in wacky rhymed couplets. With zoot fruited juices and binka bird geese, from Bed-Headed Fred to Timmy Loo Hoo, this tale of glorious holiday cheer is like something Dr. Seuss might have come up with -- if he ever had his way with the story... A “Seussified” Christmas Carol will run November 30th at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm and December 1st at 2:00 pm. The show runs approximately 40 minutes with no intermission. Refreshments will be available in the lobby before the performances. For tickets and more information, please visit cumberlandtheatre.com or call 301.759.4990.

• The Cumberland Theatre will end its 36th Season of entertainment with the play It’s a Wonderful Life based on the classic film of the same name. The show will run December 5th – 22nd. Adapted to the stage by Kimberli Rowley and Seth Thompson, this rendition stays true to the beloved Frank Capra film starring Jimmy Stewart. It tells the familiar story of the saga of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been squashed by family obligations and civic duty and whose guardian angel has to descend on Christmas Eve to save him from despair, and to remind him – by showing him what the world would have been like had he never been born – that he has had, after all, a wonderful life. It’s a Wonderful Life is being sponsored by Queen City Cravings and Fore Axes, with additional funding being provided by Carl Belt, Inc., and the Snow Family. It will be performed December 5th – 22nd, with Friday and Saturday performances at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm. A BOGO ticket deal will be offered on Thursday, December 5th, when patrons use the code WINGS. More information on ratings, group sales, etc., can be found on the theatre’s Facebook page or at cumberlandtheatre.com, where tickets are available for purchase. Reservations can also be made by calling the box office at 301.759.4990.

• The Cumberland Theatre is now scheduling audition appointments and accepting submissions for its 37th Season of Entertainment. The theatre is casting a variety of shows for the main stage season as well as the Theatre for Young Audiences program, Shakespeare in the Park, and other events throughout 2025.

The main stage season consists of ten shows, of which nine have roles open: Jersey Boys, Antony and Cleopatra, The Shark is Broken, The Cottage, Grease, The Wedding Singer, Doubt, The Exorcist, and A Sherlock Carol. Please note submissions for Jersey Boys will only be accepted through December 1st.

The theatre is also casting for the original comedy This Side of the Dirt by Tito Beveridge, which is being produced through a special arrangement with the playwright for a limited run of four performances in March. Auditions and submissions are also being accepted for the annual Shakespeare in the Park production In partnership with the Gilchrist Gallery. This season’s selection will be Love Labors Lost.

Live Auditions will be held at the theatre on 101 North Johnson Street, Cumberland, MD on January 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Those who wish to audition should visit cumberlandtheatre.com and complete the digital audition form reserve an audition time and provide the shows and roles for which they would like to be considered. Online submissions will also be accepted; however, attending the live auditions is encouraged.

Those auditioning will be asked to sing at least 16 bars and/or perform a short monologue. Those auditioning for the musicals will be asked to attend a short dance call.

The theatre casts both local and out-of-town actors. All roles are paid and housing is available for out-of-town actors and designers. For more information and character breakdowns, please visit the Main Stage Audition page of the theatre’s website. www.cumberlandtheatre.com

C. William Gilchrist Museum of the Arts

104 Washington Street

Gallery hours – Friday - Sunday, 1-4 pm

www.gilchristgallery.com • 301-724-5800

This Friday at 4 pm prior to the tree lighting will be the final art show opening of the year, "Art For Giving". The "Art For Giving" show is a community show we do once a year where we invite any local artists to bring two pieces for display and then create a community show featuring a plethora of local artists. The show will also be open for shop small business Saturday, and as it's our only cash and carry show of the year, it would be a great stop for holiday shopping as well. Art may be taken with you at the time of purchase. Show runs November 29th - December 22nd.

Play board games at the gallery. Every 3rd Thursday at 7 pm, the Gilchrist is hosting a game night. Our bar is available, and a selection of board games will be provided. You can also bring your own board game. Join us for good games and good times.

Embassy Theatre

49 Baltimore Street • 240-362-7183

www.embassytheatrecorp.org

• The Embassy Theatre will wrap up its 2024 season with a present for you of Christmas Belles this holiday season! Plans for a church Christmas program spin out of control in a hilarious Southern farce about family secrets and sisters pulling in different directions on the project: a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep, and Elvis in a manger.

While it’s Christmas-time in Fayro, Texas, the Futrelle Sisters—Frankie, Twink and Honey Raye—are not in a particularly festive mood. Cranky Frankie is weeks overdue with her second set of twins. Twink is in jail for inadvertently burning down half the town. Hot-flash-suffering Honey Raye is desperately trying to keep the Tabernacle of the Lamb’s Christmas Program from spiraling into chaos. Can the distracted sisters find a way to team up and present a Christmas program the citizens of Fayro will never forget? Their hilarious holiday journey through a misadventure-filled Christmas Eve is guaranteed to bring joy to your world!

Directed by Tyler Gilks with stage managers Denise Adams & Daniel Reed, Christmas Belles will run December 12 – 22 with 2 PM matinee performances December 15 and 22. Evening shows at 8 pm will open on Thursday, December 12, and run December 13, 14, and 19, 20, 21. Doors and café open one hour before the performance begins. Admission is $18 adults and $16 seniors/students. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketbud at https://embassy.ticketbud.com, or call the box office to make reservations and guarantee seating at (240) 362-7183. The café will be open for snacks and beverages; proof of age required for alcohol. The Embassy Theatre is at 49 Baltimore Street in Cumberland. Free parking is available after 5 pm in the CBIZ lot on Mechanic Street.

Ferleman Gallery presents "What About the Women,"

9 N. Centre Street • www.ferleman.com • art@ferleman.com

Gallery hours are Monday - Thursday, 10am to 4pm, Friday 10am-8pm, and Saturday 12pm - 8pm

The exhibit will run through December 31, 2024, offering an in-depth exploration into the themes of femininity, resistance, and the cultural dynamics surrounding the female identity.

Kim Klabe’s What About the Women is a bold, contemplative journey that disrupts traditional narratives around womanhood. Using mixed media, Klabe juxtaposes gestural abstraction with textured layers of text and symbol, crafting pieces that engage viewers with the complexities of identity and the political struggles embedded in the female form. Her work transcends visual art, invoking powerful discourse on the spaces women occupy within both societal perceptions and their personal realities.

What About the Women is not just an exhibit; it’s a critical space for cultural dialogue. Ferleman Gallery, situated in the Appalachian mountains of Western Maryland at 9 North Centre Street, provides the ideal setting for Klabe’s discourse on femininity. Known for its commitment to contemporary and historical currents, Ferleman Gallery continues its tradition of sparking meaningful conversations that reflect on evolving societal roles.

Join us for the opening of What About the Women and engage with a powerful, thought-provoking examination of the modern female experience.

“The Journey Home: Documentary Film Screening, December 6, 7 – 8:30 pm. Filmmaker Desmond Denton and his family, residents of Frostburg, MD, know what it’s like to uproot and move to a new home. The Journey Home is a documentary film featuring the hopes and the challenges of families with young kids moving to the USA. This story is created to share the real stories of immigration through the eyes of children. The kids and their parents negotiate their experiences, hopes, fears and the universal thread that connects their stories. We invite you to be part of their journey and follow their brave little footsteps. FREE but you must get a ticket.

For more information, please contact Ferleman Gallery at (240) 609-0077 or art@ferleman.com.

Fore Axes 

Fore Axes offers a wide variety of fun! Visit Downtown Cumberland, MD's premier, private axe-throwing, and golf simulator experience lounge. Fore Axes is the only facility in western Maryland that gives our guests private throwing lanes and golf bays packaged with 1-on-1 coaching before your reservation time begins. Book your online today to reserve your discounted experience! www.ForeAxes.com, 157 Baltimore Street.

Fore Axes Hours: Sunday - Wednesday – CLOSED, Thursday – 5 pm – 10 pm, Friday – 4 pm – 11:30 pm, Saturday – 12:30 pm - 11 pm

*CLOSED THIS THURSDAY FOR THANKSGIVING

We Are Hiring! Email play@foreaxes.com for more information.

Upcoming events:

• Trivia Thursday: No trivia this week! Happy Thanksgiving!
• Spartans & Spirits 11/27: Join us for a Bishop Walsh alumni pre-Thanksgiving celebration from 5-10pm--celebrity bartenders, raffle for the Bradey J. Loffert Memorial Scholarship, & more. Music by The Haze from 8-11pm, followed by a DJ!
• Kickoff to Christmas 11/29: Join us before the downtown tree lighting with our Kickoff to Christmas event featuring Santa and kid-friendly activities. Stay tuned for more details!
• ACM Men’s Basketball Team Reunion 12/5: 9pm-11pm at Fore Axes; please email jperdew@allegany.edu for more details!
• Live Music schedule: DJ Racos 11/9, DJ Racos 11/16, Nick Price, 11/22, The Haze 11/27, DJ Racos 11/29, Dr. Bubbles 12/14, Dr. Bubbles 12/28

Mobile Axe-Throwing: Looking for your next big party trick? Look no further than Fore Axes’ mobile axe-throwing trailer! Contact us at play@foreaxes.com for use; or come visit us at a local event!

Party Packages & Event Rentals: Party at Fore Axes! Book online for your next birthday, corporate, or holiday event! Choose from the following packages: Shiloh, Bullseye, Hatchet, Perfect Game, Corporate, Graduation, etc., to make your next axe-perience one to remember. Visit www.foreaxes.com for more details.

Gallery Stage

9 N. Centre Street • 240-609-0077 • www.gallerystage.com

• "The Journey Home" Documentary Film Screening (Free Event). December 6 • 7 - 8:30PM

Filmmaker Desmond Denton and his family, residents of Frostburg, MD, know what its like to uproot and move to a new home. The Journey Home is a documentary film featuring the hopes and the challenges of families with young kids moving to USA. This story is created to share the real stories of immigration through the eyes of children. The kids and their parents negotiate their experiences, hopes, fears and the universal thread that connects their stories. We invite you to be part of their journey and follow their brave little footsteps.

Loft 129

Loft 129 is an event venue that provides live concerts and other entertainment.

129 Baltimore Street • 301-268-3971 • www.loft129.org

• Stand Up Comedy, November 29, 8 pm. Stand-up comedy from Float Loaf Productions is back on the American Woodmark stage at Loft 129 with another great line-up of the East Coast’s best comics! This show features 5 fantastic comedians, including the headliner, Mark Riccadonna. The show also features Sam Cobb. The show is hosted by local favorite Tate Griffen. Other comedians include Nathan Skahill and Cory Bush. 

Tickets: $15 per person

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/1437821

• Good Missiles - An electrifying Cumberland, MD-based improvisational rock band, weaving psychedelic/ progressive rock, blues, jazz, funk, and reggae into their dynamic live shows—all with a touch of singer-songwriter flair.

Emerging from the cradle of Western Maryland’s mystical panhandle sometime in the 2020’s, a fifth-dimensional jam session took place, the ethereal strings of fate resonated, and the cosmic rhythms brought forth a new reality. It was there, in that intersection of space and time, that the Missiles were born.

Saturday, November 30, tickets are only $10 per person

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/1437814

• Megan Jean and Byrne Klay, Friday, December 6, 8 – 10 pm. Singer/Songwriter Megan Jean and multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Byrne Klay are a married musical collaboration that began in New York City in 2004 As a soloist, Megan Jean has performed with DreAnders, Jake Blount, and Gangstagrass, where her voice was featured in the 2020 Presidential Inauguration Parade. Byrne has a wide array of musical experience. In the early 2000's he did multiple tours of Japan, Taiwan, Europe, and Australia as the bassist for Dynamite Club, an outrageous punk outfit. In 2022 he began performing on upright bass with bluegrass band Folk 'Em All Trio, who were hired to back up legendary Joe Craven at Delfest three years in a row as Joe Craven and the Y'allterations.In 2020 they relocated to Frostburg MD and formed the country and Americana-tinged rock band Megan Jean's Secret Family, with performances on NPR's Mountain Stage and Delfest in 2024. The duo is an intimate songwriting and storytelling-focused act that showcases the wide nuances of the pair's musicality, with Jean on bass as the backbone to her masterful vocals and Byrne showcasing his eclectic musicality on electric banjo.

Tickets: $15/person

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/1367068

• Michela Musolino, Sunday, December 8, 7 – 9 pm. A very special Holiday treat comes to the Loft! Michela Musolino with renowned guitarist and mandolin player, Lorenzo Piccone performing Christmas repertoire in Sicilian and Southern Italian traditions. This will be a very special can’t-miss Holiday treat! Internationally recognized Sicilian-American singer Michel Musolino, the granddaughter of Sicilians who immigrated to America, explores her cultural roots through the study and reinterpretation of the folk songs of Sicily. Having grown up listening to music from two worlds Musolino now weaves the ancient and the modern into melodies and allures with a voice that seems to float between the ages: at times powerful and expressive, at times intimate and charming with voice and frame drum Michela Musolino sings songs of daily life, songs of feast days, songs of protest, and songs of love...songs that make your heart sing and your feet dance!

Ticket: $15/person

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/1360261

• Jeff Perigo & Friends, Friday, December 20, 8 – 10 pm. Singer-songwriter Jeff Perigo has been playing music since 1994 in the Johnstown, Indiana and Somerset PA areas — including acoustic or electric, classic rock, folk, blues, country rock and jam band, AKA Rock n Rollgrass. His influences include The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, The Band, The Allman Brothers Band, and many underground musicians he has seen throughout the years. He prefers writing blues-based rock songs and rearranging cover songs adding his own unique twist.

Tickets: $10/person

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/1437828

Mezzos

114 S. Centre Street

Tired of shopping already and looking to have fun? Come celebrate the greatest deal of the season! The Underground at MEZZOS will be The Place To Meet on Black Friday!

We will have 3 of the region's finest Rock Alternative Acts:

COVER ONLY $5

Doors Open at 7:30 pm. The show starts at 8:00 pm.

• MOONBLEACH
• AMERICAN MEAT INDUSTRY
• CYMBAL MYND

Open Mic Night hosted by the Slice Girlz, every Tuesday, 8 – 11 pm, Mezzos Main.

It's Working Woman's Wednesday at Mezzos Main from 5:30 – 7:30 pm every Wednesday. Spin the wheel for cash prizes up to $594.00.

Mezzos has three rooms to choose from to fit any budget.

Dine in, or go to www.mezzosbar.com to order carryout and delivery.

Need a covered dish for a get together? Just order online and have it picked up or delivered.

Woman’s Civic Club

Every Friday and Saturday from 4:30-8 you can view 60 beautifully decorated trees on Historic Washington St. with The Woman’s Civic Club. Sundays 12-4 starting on November 29th.

Teddy Bear Tea- December 7th from 1-3

Holiday Art Workshop for children. Reservations are encouraged. For kids 12 and under.

The Allegany County Library System

For more information, go to www.alleganycountylibrary.info or contact any branch of the Allegany County Library System at Frostburg, 301-687-0790; George’s Creek, 301-463-2629; LaVale, 301-729-0855; South Cumberland, 301-724-1607; Washington Street, 301-777-1200; or Westernport, 301-359-0455.

Library patrons have access to a wide range of digital collections via the library’s website, including popular options such as hoopla, Libby, and Kanopy. These collections offer 24/7 access to a vast array of ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines, ensuring that patrons can enjoy the library's resources at their convenience. Additionally, patrons can easily renew books and other materials from the comfort of their homes by accessing their accounts through the library's homepage.

The Allegany County Library System asks the public to note the following library closures and delays in the month of October:

Tuesday, October 29: Frostburg Library closes at 4 p.m; Westernport Library closes at 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 30: South Cumberland Library closes at 4 p.m.

• Join the chess clubs at the Washington Street and LaVale Libraries for some strategic fun! Whether you're a seasoned player or just learning the ropes, our clubs are open to all ages and skill levels. Develop your game, challenge your friends, and meet fellow chess enthusiasts in a welcoming atmosphere. No registration required—just bring your love for the game!
• Washington Street Chess Club: Every Monday from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
• LaVale Chess Club: 1st Saturday of every month from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
• Board Game Nights – Washington Street Library, 2nd Tuesdays, 5 pm. For adults or kids 8 and above, no registration required, ring your own games or play ours.
• Book Rave - Join us with this new twist to book club. No required reading: bring a list of titles to share that you’ve loved or hated and leave with recommendations from others. Every 1st Tuesday, 5:30 pm at Frostburg; Every 3rd Tuesday, 5:30 pm at LaVale; Every 4th Tuesday, 5:30 at Washington Street.
• Fall Story Times starts the first week of October! Families of all ages are invited to join for a fun-filled hour of stories, crafts, and quality family time at your local library. Story Time Schedule: Tuesdays at LaVale Library; Wednesdays at Frostburg, George's Creek, and Washington Street Libraries; Thursdays at South Cumberland and Westernport Libraries. All sessions begin at 10:30 AM

For more information about library events and services, please visit www.alleganycountylibrary.info or call 301-777-1200.

Allegany County Historical Society

218 Washington Street, 301-777-8678, www.alleganycountyhistory.org

Afternoon Christmas Tea

Friday, December 6 • 2-4 PM • Special Dining Room Buffet

The Historical Society is pleased to offer our traditional First Friday Christmas Tea again in 2024. As always, an array of holiday food will be served in our elegant Vandergrift family décor Dining Room. Seasonal music will be provided, including the return of accomplished mandolin and guitar master Tom Espinosa.

Feel free to dress in period attire or your holiday finest…and bring your phones, as we’ll be happy to help you capture yourself amid the beauty and fun of the moment to share with your family and friends.

Seating is limited to 20 patrons so don’t delay.

$35 Members, Friends, and Family
$40 Non-Members • Children 12 years & younger $15

*Space is limited • 20 spaces • Reservations Required

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS or call 301-777-8678 and leave and name and number to make reservations.

Afternoon Christmas Tea

Saturday, December 7 • 2-4 PM • Special Dining Room Buffet

Last year, the Historical Society added a new Saturday Afternoon Christman Tea and it sold out!, so we’re pleased to offer it again in 2024.

An array of holiday food will be served in our elegant Vanderbilt family décor Dining Room. Seasonal music will be provided, including the return of accomplished mandolin and guitar master Tom Espinosa.

Feel free to dress in period attire or your holiday finest…and bring your phones, as we’ll be happy to help you capture yourself amid the beauty and fun of the moment to share with your family and friends.

Seating is limited to 20 patrons so don’t delay.

$35 Members, Friends, and Family
$40 Non-Members • Children 12 years & younger $15

*Space is limited • 20 spaces • Reservations Required

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS or call 301-777-8678 and leave and name and number to make reservations.

As always, tickets are discounted for active ACHS members. On-line 2024 membership is available at https://alleganycountyhistory.org/membership-application/

Allegany Museum 

Open Wednesday – Saturday, 11-5; Sunday, 1 – 5

3 Pershing Street, www.alleganymuseum.org. 

Voted the #2 'Best Small Town Museum' in the Country by USA Today 10Best.

History on Tap - Santa’s Many Faces: Folk Traditions of the Christmas Season, Friday, December 6, 5:30 pm

Dr. Kara Rogers Thomas of Frostburg State University will present a holiday-themed History on Tap focused on local Christmas traditions! The doors open at 5:30, and the presentation will start at 6:00 pm.

Drinks and the Allegany Museum's New Christmas Ornament will be available for purchase from the Museum bar!

Come, learn, and enjoy the Allegany Museum decked out in seasonal finery!

The Allegany Museum offers an in-depth journey through Allegany County and the surrounding region's history, spanning from the arrival of American Indians 12,000 years ago to the 20th century Industry. The museum also highlights the evolution of transportation, featuring the National Road, B&O.

The Gordon-Roberts House

Come back to the past. The Gordon-Roberts House is open for private tours. The Allegany County Historical Society makes three sites available for private event bookings: The Gordon-Roberts House, Union Grove Schoolhouse, and The Brooke-Whiting House can be rented for your small group gathering. Call or message for details - 301-777-8678, info@alleganycountyhistory.org.

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad 

Reservations may be made by calling 301-759-4400 or online at www.wmsr.com. 

Congratulations to WMSR! The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad was featured on Southern Living for 20 Most Scenic Train Rides In The South. The website generates 1,944,926 unique visitors per month. https://www.southernliving.com/scenic-trains-in-south-8600712

• Experience the magic of the Polar Express beginning November 29th! Join us for a breathtaking train ride to the North Pole, complete with singing, dancing, storytelling and hot cocoa. Create unforgettable holiday memories with family and friends on this magical journey! https://wmsr.com/the-polar-express-train-ride
• Craft Beer Limited - Looking for a new seasonal beer to enjoy this year? Look no further than the Craft Beer Limited (May – November 2024)! Passengers will have the opportunity to taste test 10 beers from local, regional, and national breweries based on the train’s monthly theme! To learn more, visit https://wmsr.com/craft-beer-limited.

Mountainside Home Realty

Thinking about buying or selling? Our market is still strong and we are seeing sellers getting multiple offers and favorable terms. If you have been thinking of selling or buying in Western Maryland or West Virginia, give us a call at 301-722-0190. info@mdmountainsidehomes.com



The American Job Center in downtown Cumberland is here and ready to serve you for all of your job seeking needs! The Job Center offers a variety of self and staff-assisted services and resources to help job seekers find employment opportunities. The Job Center is not the Division of Unemployment Insurance. The best utilization of services begins with registration in the Maryland Workforce Exchange. All staff-assisted services, including staff-assisted job seeking, are credited to the job seeker on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWEjobs.Maryland.gov). Services may be provided virtually or from a physical distance.



We look forward to assisting you with finding your next career! 138 Baltimore Street, Suite 102.

Chessie FCU

Chessie FCU is looking for F/T Associate Manager for the Local Area. Previous Managerial and Lending Experience Preferred. Job entails taking and processing loans, opening new accounts, IRA’s and CD’s as well as teller functions. Competitive Salary as well as Full Benefit Package including Health/Dental/Eye and Prescription. 

Submit Resume and Salary Requirements to F/T Associate Manager Position, c/o Rhonda Riggleman, 15 Commerce Dr., Cumberland, MD 21502. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Coney Pizza

50 Main Street, Lonaconing, is hiring cooks and delivery staff. 25-plus hours a week. Daylight and nights available. Must be able to work weekends. 301-463-2227

Crabby Pig

We're hiring experienced part-time and full-time cooks. If interested, message our Facebook page (Crabby Pig Cumberland) or stop at 13 Canal Street.

The Cumberland Police Department

We are currently accepting applications for entry-level police officers and lateral candidates with police certification in Maryland and other states. Candidates with out-of-state police certification will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for eligibility for certification in Maryland. 

The application period will begin November 12, 2024, and end December 12, 2024. New applicants will be required to begin the process by taking a written test on December 12th, 2024, at 4:30 pm, at The Cumberland Police Department, located at 20 Bedford Street, Cumberland, MD. Lateral candidates will be notified as to their testing requirements. Those who pass the written test will then participate in the physical fitness testing following the written test.

The Cumberland Police Department is an accredited law enforcement agency that takes great pride in its professionalism and work ethic. In addition to a patrol force, the department hosts several specialized positions, such as detectives, school resource officers, canine officers, bike patrol, motorcycle patrol, tactical team, crisis negotiators, and crash reconstructionists. Officers with the Cumberland Police Department enjoy working in a city that offers a variety of law enforcement experiences. 

Minimum requirements for the position of police officer are that the candidate must be at least 21 years of age, possess a high school diploma, have a valid driver’s license, be in good physical condition, and be able to pass a police service background investigation. 

The starting salary for entry level police officers is $50,062.00 annually. 

Lateral and comparative compliance candidates would receive a higher salary commensurate with experience (Patrol Officer pay scale is ($50,062.00 to $62,8023.34). 

Police Officer benefits include paid vacation, holiday time, paid sick leave, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, Maryland Law Enforcement Officer Pension System, optional supplemental retirement funds program, and a take-home-vehicle program for officers who qualify. 

Newly hired officers, after successfully completing the police academy, and out-of-state, currently certified lateral officer applicants who successfully complete a comparative compliance academy will receive an additional $2,000 signing bonus. In addition, those who are veterans are eligible for an additional $2,000 and those who hold a bachelor’s degree are eligible for an additional $2,000 for a total possible signing bonus of $6,000 upon achieving Maryland certification.

Newly hired police officers who were not previously employed by the Cumberland Police Department and are currently certified as a Maryland Police Officer will be eligible to receive a $15,000.00 bonus;

$5,000.00 payable upon hiring

$5,000.00 payable after completion of 1 year of employment

$5,000.00 payable after completing 3 years of employment



Candidates interested in participating in the testing process must pick up an employment application and information packet at City Hall, located at 57 N. Liberty Street, Cumberland, MD. The completed employment application must be returned to City Hall by the close of business on December 12, 2024. For questions, you may also contact Lieutenant Alexander Mengest at 301-759-6500, any CPD officer, or e-mail recruiter@cumberlandmd.gov. The Cumberland Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.

Energy Select

Energy Select has 3 open positions for the region that can be applied for on Indeed.com and search for Energy Select

• Sales Consultant https://www.indeed.com/job/sales-consultant-22f4f4b6d3339b88
• Solar Installer https://www.indeed.com/job/solar-installer-d8fcbc25726cb2f8?
• Electrician (do not need to be licensed)  https://www.indeed.com/job/electrician-b3c7622188d14b01

First Peoples

We are currently looking for Manager Trainees/Assistant Branch Managers and part-time Tellers. If you're interested, please send your resume to humanresources@firstpeoples.com. 

Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

NOW HIRING for many different types of positions.

• Social & Case Workers and more
• Correctional Officers - $53,110 w/ $7,500 sign-on bonus
• Correctional Officers with food service interest - $53,110
• Correctional Maintenance Officer $59,709
• Correctional Officers with trade skills, two years’ experience, NO Certifications Needed - starting at $59,709.
• Administrative
• Human Resources
• Social & Case Workers and more

To see all open jobs, CLICK HERE

Contact: Nicole Stotelmyer

Western MD Field Recruiter

Dept of Public Safety and Correctional Services

18411 Roxbury Rd

Hagerstown, MD 21746

Nicole.Stotelmyer@maryland.gov

 (301) 745-3673 (O)

 (443) 204-5491 (M)

UScellular Virtual Hiring Event! LaVale, MD

Hiring for Part-Time & Full-Time In-Store Positions

UScellular - Multiple Job Locations

Sales Representative

$20.00 - $23.00 / hour, Full-time, Part-time

Sales Representative

$20.00 - $23.00 / hour, Full-time

Sales Representative

$20.00 - $23.00 / hour, Full-time

Job location(s)

Interviews will be held virtually, not at the following physical location(s).

• 12317 Winchester Road SW, Cumberland, MD 21502 US
• 940 Foxcroft Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401 US

What is a virtual interview?

Virtual interviews help employers connect with job seekers when they are not in the same physical location. Since hiring is a human process, employers would like to talk with you online (chat, video or phone) to see if you meet the requirements for the job.

Opening DORS to Employment

The Maryland State Department of Education's Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) – DORS helps people with physical, emotional, intellectual, developmental, sensory, and learning disabilities go to work and keep their jobs through a variety of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services.

Eligible individuals will work with a DORS counselor to choose from VR programs and services such as:

• Career counseling
• Training to prepare for employment.
• Job skills training
• Job search and job placement
• Job coaching and supported employment
• Assistive technology

DORS also provides two Transition service tracks for Students (ages 14 to 21) with Disabilities. Transition Services for Students with Disabilities are activities that prepare students with disabilities to move from school to post-school life.

• Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) provide students with disabilities the opportunity to experience and explore the world of work.
• Student Employment Services are for students with disabilities who would like to receive Pre-ETS and also obtain or prepare for meaningful employment and a successful career. A broad range of employment and VR services may be available to these students.
• Get more information or Request DORS Services online at dors.maryland.gov

Hiring or Looking for employment  

Check out our Now Hiring page at https://visitcumberland.org/now-hiring/

We will continue to update the list, so keep checking back.

If you are an employer looking for employees, please message your information to the Visit Cumberland Maryland FB. Messenger page or email the information to becky@mcclarranwilliams.com. We will include your listing.

CASA

Volunteers are needed to serve the children as a Court Appointed Special Advocate with CASA od Western Maryland. Anyone over the age of 21 is invited to learn more at www.cssaofwesternmaryland.org.

Allegany County Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber is now accepting sponsors for the 2025 National Civics Bee in April. Sponsorships are $250 or $500, with higher placement on flyers and banners for the $500 level. If you have any questions please contact office@alleganycountychamber.com.

Plan your dream trip to Ireland

CJ Destinations presents The Best of Ireland with the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce, departing March 25, 2024. The trip includes 7 nights at 4 Star Hotels, Muchrose, House, Cliffs of Moher, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Wicklow National Park, Adare Village, Blarney Castle, Trinity College, Book of Kells and Old James Whiskey Distillery.

Formore information, contact the Chamber at 301-722-2820. Anyone interested in more information can register for the call here: https://business.alleganycountychamber.com/calendar/Details/international-travel-ireland-informational-zoom-1151829?sourceTypeId=Website

Not a member of the Downtown Cumberland Business Association (DCBA)? 

Join in and support the efforts of Downtown Cumberland businesses in keeping our Downtown alive and vibrant. Even if you don't have a business in Downtown Cumberland, you can join as a Friend of DCBA. Membership forms are available at www.visitcumberland.org. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.visitcumberland.org. If you or your company have any Downtown Cumberland special events, sales, etc., you would like to include in this weekly email, please send the information to becky@mcclarranwilliams.com.