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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T235959
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning Registration Opens
DESCRIPTION:Join a vibrant community of curious minds and explore a wide range of courses and lectures designed to inform\, inspire\, and engage. Whether you’re looking to explore engaging topics\, discover new interests\, or connect with fellow lifelong learners\,\nthere’s something for everyone. Click the More Information URL to check out the fall catalog and register early for the best selection! Registration information can be found here: https://www.shepherd.edu/lifelonglearning/lifelong-learning-registration \nOrganizer: Shepherd University Lifelong Learning \nLocation: Virtual \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/lifelong-learning-registration-opens/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Education & Workshops,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260907T120440Z
CREATED:20260907T120440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T120440Z
UID:2504-1790964000-1790971200@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:First Fridays at Four Seasons Books
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays at Four Seasons Books is a recurring community event celebrating stories\, art\, books\, and creative connection. Please confirm monthly details with Four Seasons Books before attending. \nOrganizer: Four Seasons Books \nLocation: Four Seasons Books\, 114 W. German St.\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443 \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/first-fridays-at-four-seasons-books-2/
CATEGORIES:Arts / Exhibits,Community Events,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T235959
DTSTAMP:20260827T174312Z
CREATED:20260827T174312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174312Z
UID:2100-1791025200-1791071999@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Spicy Saints Candle Workshop
DESCRIPTION:October is National Boyfriend Month so it seems like the perfect time to honor all the fictional boyfriends we fall in love with\, chapter by chapter! But lets be honest\, its not just the men we fall in love with… its characters across genders\, species\, and realms.  \nMake your very own Spicy Saint Candle as a way to proclaim your undying devotion for the swoon-worthy love interests who capture our hearts. You will choose a piece of art depicting your favorite character and a short quote if you desire\, and then customize your candle however you like.  \nWhether you’re a bookworm\, a crafter\, or just looking for a unique creative escape\, you’ll leave with a charming\, one-of-a-kind keepsake that brings a little storybook magic to your everyday space. \nPlease be aware that as the materials are personalized for each participant in advance\, needed references (images and quotes) need to be uploaded in a timely manner once you register. For this reason\, tickets are also non-refundable. \n*This event is being held on the 2nd floor of a historic building without an elevator. If mobility needs prevent you from attending\, please reach out about private\, in-home event options offered for accessibility. \nOrganizer: Four Seasons Books \nLocation: Four Seasons Books \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/spicy-saints-candle-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Arts / Exhibits,Community & Civic,Community Events,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Markets / Crafts / Handmade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T143000
DTSTAMP:20260827T174313Z
CREATED:20260827T174313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174313Z
UID:2102-1791205200-1791210600@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Whether We Should Fear Artificial Intelligence or Embrace It
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Daniel Bennett. Cost: $15; free for fall subscribers and SU students and employees. Whether it was the spinning jennies or assembly lines or the Internet\, fear and trepidation has followed the introduction of new technologies. This lecture will cover how AI works\, what are the misuses\, and how it can work for us. Daniel Bennett was the technology liaison for Rep. Anna Eshoo and drafted the Government Paperwork Elimination Act and ESIGN\, the first federal e-signature laws. \nOrganizer: Shepherd University Lifelong Learning \nLocation: Robert C. Byrd Center\, Auditorium (and Zoom) \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/whether-we-should-fear-artificial-intelligence-or-embrace-it/
CATEGORIES:Arts / Exhibits,Community Events,Education & Workshops,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater,Outdoors & Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T235959
DTSTAMP:20260720T120515Z
CREATED:20260720T120515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T120515Z
UID:1759-1791309600-1791331199@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:The Unfictionables Club: "Maybe You Should Talk To Someone" by Lori Gottlieb
DESCRIPTION:The Unfictionables Club is  a dynamic book club for lovers of non-fiction. Each month\, we dive into thought-provoking reads that span a range of real-world topics\, from current events and recent history to autobiographies\, personal narratives\, and gripping true crime stories. Our goal is to engage in lively discussions that go beyond the pages and explore the people\, events\, and ideas that shape our world. \n​Whether you’re drawn to the raw truth of personal memoirs or the unraveling of real-life mysteries\, The Unfictionables is the place to explore\, debate\, and learn together. Join us as we explore the fascinating stories that define reality. \n​We will be meeting on the first Tuesday of the month (unless a different date is provided due to the facilitator or store schedule demands).  \nBook club members receive 10% off the monthly selection. Copies will always be available in-store and often also on Libro.fm for audio download. \nAt Four Seasons Books\, book clubs are about community\, not completion. \n*No registration required\, just come by the store for the meeting.* \nOrganizer: Four Seasons Books \nLocation: 114 W German St\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, United States\, West Virginia 25443 \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/the-unfictionables-club-maybe-you-should-talk-to-someone-by-lori-gottlieb/
CATEGORIES:Community & Civic,Community Events,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T143000
DTSTAMP:20260827T174314Z
CREATED:20260827T174314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174314Z
UID:2104-1791378000-1791383400@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:A Life in Mine Safety: Lessons from the Coal Industry
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: J. Davitt McAteer. Cost: $15; free for fall subscribers and SU students and employees. The focus of this lecture is on Mr. McAteer’s lifelong career in the field of coal mine/occupational health and safety. Motivated by the Farmington Mine Disaster in 1969\, he pursued health and safety work with Ralph Nader\, the Miners for Democracy\, and the United Mine Workers. He was appointed by Bill Clinton to head the Mine Safety and Health Administration and led independent investigations of the Sago\, Aracoma Alma\, and Upper Big Branch disasters. \nOrganizer: Shepherd University Lifelong Learning \nLocation: Robert C. Byrd Center\, Auditorium (and Zoom) \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/a-life-in-mine-safety-lessons-from-the-coal-industry/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Education & Workshops,Health & Wellness,History,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T174314Z
CREATED:20260827T174314Z
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UID:2105-1791482400-1791493200@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:RETIREMENT PLANNING TODAY WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAYS\, OCTOBER 8 and 15\nTIME: Thursdays\, 6–9 p.m.  \nINSTRUCTOR: Matthew Kradel\nLOCATION: Auditorium of the Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education (213 N. King St.)\nCOST: $49; Free for Shepherd University employees   \nLearn how to: manage investment risks\, use new tax laws to your advantage\, make informed decisions about your company retirement plan\, and adjust your estate plan to function properly under the new laws. Money is only one aspect of retirement planning. This course blends financial education with life planning to help you build wealth\, align your money with your values\, and achieve your retirement lifestyle goals. The goal is to provide high-quality\, generic education without any mention of specific financial products or services. Couples may attend together for a single registration fee. Class sizes are limited so register today. \nOrganizer: Shepherd University Lifelong Learning \nLocation: Auditorium of the Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education (213 N. King St.) \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/retirement-planning-today-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Education & Workshops,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Seniors Events,Support / Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T235959
DTSTAMP:20260720T120517Z
CREATED:20260720T120517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T120517Z
UID:1763-1791572400-1791590399@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Lusty Literature Book Club: "Devour Me" by Emily Rath
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a book club where the stories are spicy\, the discussions are unhinged\, and every selection comes with a delicious dose of on-page steam? If so\, Lusty Literature may be just the book club you have been seeking!  \nThis is your judgment-free haven where romance lovers can gush\, blush\, and chat freely about all things love\, tension\, and spice. Before you dive into our monthly picks\, don’t forget to peek at those content warnings—some of our picks can be a little dark or include triggers you might choose to stay away from. \nWe will be meeting on the second Friday of the month (unless a different date is provided due to the facilitator or store schedule demands). \nAll adult readers (18+ due to mature themes) with good vibes and open minds are welcome\, whether you have read the book or not. At Four Seasons Books\, book clubs are about community\, not completion. Please be aware that the ability to not “yuck someone’s yum” IS required for attendance as everyone has different preferences\, not every book is for every person\, and we want to show one another kindness and respect.  \nBook clubs are intended to be a safe space for readers to share their thoughts and connect with others\, which is especially true with Romance. In our efforts to be inclusive while balancing emotional comfort\, the group facilitator reserves the right to ask a guest to leave if they are creating an uncomfortable environment or are not participating respectfully.\n​\n*No registration required\, just come by the store for the meeting.* \nOrganizer: Four Seasons Books \nLocation: 114 W German St\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, United States\, West Virginia 25443 \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/lusty-literature-book-club-devour-me-by-emily-rath/
CATEGORIES:Arts / Exhibits,Community & Civic,Community Events,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260720T120518Z
CREATED:20260720T120518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T120518Z
UID:1767-1791622800-1791633600@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Join the Town Run “Stream Cleaners”
DESCRIPTION:Help keep our Town Run in running order by removing invasive plants\, picking up trash\, and building community relationships. Join us the 2nd Saturday of each month (May – October). Pizza will be provided for all volunteers after the cleanup as a thank-you for your hard work. Bring your waders\, boots\, tools & smiles to […] \nOrganizer: Town Run Watershed \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/join-the-town-run-stream-cleaners-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Education & Workshops,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Outdoors & Nature,Support / Services,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T174318Z
CREATED:20260827T174318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174318Z
UID:2113-1791730800-1791734400@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Sophia Alexander\, Senior Lecture Recital
DESCRIPTION:Organizer: Shepherd University School of Music \nLocation: Calendar: Recitals\, Accepted \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/sophia-alexander-senior-lecture-recital/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater,Music & Film & Stage,Seniors Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T235959
DTSTAMP:20260827T174320Z
CREATED:20260827T174320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174320Z
UID:2117-1791763200-1792108799@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Wild Writers Retreat at Capon Springs and Farm
DESCRIPTION:OCTOBER 12-15\nINSTRUCTOR: Denise Kupiszewski\nLOCATION: Capon Springs And Farm\nCOST: $607 for single occupancy; $507 for double occupancy  \nThe retreat offers a getaway for writers at all levels interested in developing their craft and expanding their writing community. The program will provide plenty of personal writing time bookended with a morning workshop led by award-winning authors and after-dinner critique sessions for those interested in giving and receiving feedback on their work. The low-key mountain resort at Capon Springs and Farm is the perfect location for serious hiking\, swimming\, golfing\, stargazing\, fishing\, and eating. Includes a cocktail hour on the writers’ porch. Capped at 12 people. Cost: $607 for single occupancy; $507 for double occupancy. Instructor: Denise Kupiszewski. Contact: dehermannbooks@gmail.com for a detailed schedule. \nOrganizer: Shepherd University Lifelong Learning \nLocation: Capon Springs And Farm \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/wild-writers-retreat-at-capon-springs-and-farm/
CATEGORIES:Arts / Exhibits,Arts & Culture,Community Events,Education & Workshops,Food & Drink,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Markets / Crafts / Handmade,Outdoors & Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T143000
DTSTAMP:20260827T174319Z
CREATED:20260827T174319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174319Z
UID:2115-1791810000-1791815400@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Bruce Springsteen and the E. St. Band: Spirits in the Night
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Larry Levinson. Cost: $15; free for fall subscribers and SU students and employees. This lecture will explore how and why many regard Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band concerts as healing experiences. It offers a brief bio\, the E. Street Band’s evolutionary timeline since the 1970s\, and an opportunity to share personal stories. Larry Levinson is a retired writer\, actor\, and certified course developer for adults who has been a Springsteen believer since the 1970s. \nOrganizer: Shepherd University Lifelong Learning \nLocation: Robert C. Byrd Center\, Auditorium (and Zoom) \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/bruce-springsteen-and-the-e-st-band-spirits-in-the-night/
CATEGORIES:Arts / Exhibits,Arts & Culture,Community Events,Education & Workshops,Family Friendly,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater,Music & Film & Stage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T174321Z
CREATED:20260827T174321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174321Z
UID:2120-1791914400-1791921600@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Nature’s Palette Watercolor Workshop: Brook trout
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly celebration of nature\, creativity\, and curiosity! This month’s subject is the Brook trout! PVAS Hosts: Lindsay Chase\, Deana Thorsell $15/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). For ages 12 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. This program has a minimum of 4 participants. […] \nOrganizer: Potomac Valley Audubon Society \nLocation: Cool Spring Preserve 1469 Lloyd Road\, Charles Town \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/natures-palette-watercolor-workshop-brook-trout/
CATEGORIES:Arts / Exhibits,Community Events,Education & Workshops,Family Friendly,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Outdoors & Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T143000
DTSTAMP:20260827T174322Z
CREATED:20260827T174322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174322Z
UID:2123-1791982800-1791988200@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Money\, Mayhem\, and Might: How the Civil War Changed Our Money (and How Money Changed the War)
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Rick Lank and Rebecca Rush. Cost: $15; free for fall subscribers and SU students and employees. This lecture examines how the ‘Ten Tumultuous Years’ (1857-1866) – the Civil War era – changed money and banking more than any other period. Topics include the first federal paper currency (greenbacks)\, the National Bank Act of 1863\, ‘In God We Trust’ on coinage\, rampant counterfeiting and the rise of the Secret Service\, new branch mints\, the birth of the IRS\, and women entering Treasury Departments. \nOrganizer: Shepherd University Lifelong Learning \nLocation: Robert C. Byrd Center\, Auditorium (and Zoom) \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/money-mayhem-and-might-how-the-civil-war-changed-our-money-and-how-money-changed-the-war/
CATEGORIES:Arts / Exhibits,Community Events,Education & Workshops,History,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T235959
DTSTAMP:20260827T174322Z
CREATED:20260827T174322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174322Z
UID:2122-1792004400-1792022399@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Pages of PRIDE: "You Weren't Meant to Be Human" by Andrew Joseph White
DESCRIPTION:Together\, we will read LGBTQIA+ books across all genres and engage in lively discussion about the characters\, themes\, and impact of stories that shape our understanding of identity\, expression\, love\, orientation\, and authentic sense of self. \nAll readers are welcome\, whether you have read the book or not.\nAt Four Seasons Books\, book clubs are about community\, not completion.\n​\n*No registration required\, just come by the store for the meeting.* \nOrganizer: Four Seasons Books \nLocation: 114 W German St\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, United States\, West Virginia 25443 \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/pages-of-pride-you-werent-meant-to-be-human-by-andrew-joseph-white/
CATEGORIES:Community & Civic,Community Events,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T235959
DTSTAMP:20260827T174337Z
CREATED:20260827T174337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174337Z
UID:2129-1792175400-1792195199@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Supper Club Book Club: "Dirty Kitchen" by Jill Damatac
DESCRIPTION:Some stories make you hungry.\nSome make you nostalgic.\nSome make you want to pour a drink\, settle in for the evening\, and talk about it with friends. \nCome gather around the table with us for good food\, rich conversation\, and a story that centers food as it’s own character. Whether you come solo or bring a friend\, whether you cook or just show up hungry for conversation\, The Supper Club is meant to feel like pulling up a chair at a table where everyone belongs. \nThe Supper Club is a food-forward club that celebrates books where food is not just background scenery\, but a central character. We’ll read across genres\, from memoir and fiction to essays and unexpected classics\, all tied together by meals\, kitchens\, recipes\, and the emotional weight food carries in our lives. \nEach meeting is part book discussion\, part potluck. Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish inspired by the reading.\nThe only requirement is curiosity and a love of good stories. \nWe will be meeting on the third Friday of the month @ 6:30pm (unless a different date is provided due to the facilitator or store schedule demands) in the upstairs community space of the store. \nAll readers are welcome\, whether you have read the book or not.\nAt Four Seasons Books\, book clubs are about community\, not completion. \n*No registration required\, just come by the store for the meeting.* \nOrganizer: Four Seasons Books \nLocation: 114 W German St\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, United States\, West Virginia 25443 \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/supper-club-book-club-dirty-kitchen-by-jill-damatac/
CATEGORIES:Arts / Exhibits,Community & Civic,Community Events,Food & Drink,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T174339Z
CREATED:20260827T174339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174339Z
UID:2133-1792177200-1792180800@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Ladies in Black
DESCRIPTION:A Shepherdstown Film Society presentation\nLadies in Black (2018)\nDirected by Bruce Beresford\, based on the beloved novel The Women in Black by Madeleine St John.\nLadies in Black is a warm and beguiling comedy-drama set in a grand Sydney department store during the summer of 1959. When sixteen-year-old Lisa lands a holiday job on the sales floor\, she is drawn into the world of the “ladies in black” — a spirited ensemble of women navigating ambition\, friendship\, and the social upheavals of a country on the cusp of change.\nPost-film discussion: Facilitated discussion follows the film for those who wish to stay.\nYear Released: 2018\nRating: PG\nRuntime: 109 minutes\nThank you for paying what you can for your tickets to support the Film Society at the Shepherdstown Opera House.\nGeneral admission (unreserved seating). Ticket price is “pay what you can.”\nThe historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy 99-seat vaudeville-era theater — we encourage patrons to purchase tickets in advance. Online sales end 1 hour before showtime. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime and our shows start promptly. Popcorn\, candy\, soft drinks\, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby\, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible. \nOrganizer: Shepherdstown Film Society \nLocation: Shepherdstown Opera House\, 131 West German Street\, Shepherdstown \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/ladies-in-black/
CATEGORIES:Arts / Exhibits,Community Events,Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Holiday / Seasonal,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater,Music & Film & Stage,Support / Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T113000
DTSTAMP:20260827T174340Z
CREATED:20260827T174340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174340Z
UID:2136-1792233000-1792236600@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Frederick Douglass and the Freedom of Writing: A Children’s Creative Writing Workshop and Book Event at the Little House
DESCRIPTION:Organizer: Shepherd University \nLocation: Shepherd University \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/frederick-douglass-and-the-freedom-of-writing-a-childrens-creative-writing-workshop-and-book-event-at-the-little-house/
CATEGORIES:Arts / Exhibits,Arts & Culture,Community Events,Education & Workshops,Family Friendly,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T235959
DTSTAMP:20260827T174344Z
CREATED:20260827T174344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174344Z
UID:2145-1792342800-1792367999@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Banned Books Book Club: "They Called Us Enemy" by George Takei
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to The Banned Book Club! \nThis discussion-based book club is open to all ages and anyone who believes in the power of the written word. Expect bold conversations\, fresh perspectives\, and a deep dive into why books like this keep getting challenged. This book club is about more than just reading\, it’s about understanding why books get banned\, discussing the themes that make them controversial\, and standing up for the freedom to read. \n​​Read the current book before the meeting (or come anyway—we won’t judge). Join us at Four Seasons Books for a lively discussion. Engage in meaningful dialogue about censorship\, free speech\, and why this book is still making waves today. \nWe will be meeting on the third Sunday of the month (unless a different date is provided due to the facilitator or store schedule demands). \nBook club members receive 10% off the monthly selection. Copies will always be available in-store and often also on Libro.fm for audio download. \nAll readers are welcome\, whether you have read the book or not.\nAt Four Seasons Books\, book clubs are about community\, not completion. \nOrganizer: Four Seasons Books \nLocation: 114 W German St\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, United States\, West Virginia 25443 \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/banned-books-book-club-they-called-us-enemy-by-george-takei/
CATEGORIES:Community & Civic,Community Events,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T143000
DTSTAMP:20260827T174345Z
CREATED:20260827T174345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174345Z
UID:2146-1792414800-1792420200@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Indonesia: The Rising\, Unknown Power
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Terry Markin. Cost: $15; free for fall subscribers and SU students and employees. No country is more significant yet less understood than Indonesia—the world’s fourth most populous nation\, home to more Muslims than the entire Arab world\, and the world’s largest archipelago. This lecture will introduce this little-known country as it becomes an increasingly important player in the changing international order. Terry Markin is a recently retired Senior National Intelligence Officer. \nOrganizer: Shepherd University Lifelong Learning \nLocation: Robert C. Byrd Center\, Auditorium (and Zoom) \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/indonesia-the-rising-unknown-power/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Education & Workshops,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater,Seniors Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T143000
DTSTAMP:20260827T174346Z
CREATED:20260827T174346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174346Z
UID:2149-1792587600-1792593000@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Benedict Arnold: A Tragic Hero
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Blane Ampthor. Cost: $15; free for fall subscribers and SU students and employees. Most people know Benedict Arnold as the person who betrayed America during the Revolutionary War. More than being a traitor\, Arnold was regarded as the best soldier in America\, achieving astounding successes on land and sea. Understanding this complex person within the context of the American Revolution is essential to comprehending how he changed the course of the war. Blane Ampthor is a retired federal employee with a lifelong interest in history. \nOrganizer: Shepherd University Lifelong Learning \nLocation: Robert C. Byrd Center\, Auditorium (and Zoom) \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/benedict-arnold-a-tragic-hero/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Education & Workshops,History,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T235959
DTSTAMP:20260827T174347Z
CREATED:20260827T174347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174347Z
UID:2151-1792607400-1792627199@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Well Read Book Club: "The Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Well-Read Book Club! \nJoin a community of passionate readers at Four Seasons Books for the Well-Read Book Club\, where we dive into classic and contemporary literature that everyone should have on their bookshelf. We select a critically acclaimed book that has stood the test of time or made a significant impact on the literary world. \nWhether you’re revisiting an old favorite or discovering a new one\, the Well-Read Book Club is the perfect place to explore thought-provoking literature and engage in meaningful discussions with fellow book lovers. \nWe will be meeting on a rotating basis on the third Wednesday  @ 6:30pm of the month (unless a different date is provided due to the facilitator or store schedule demands). \nBook club members receive 10% off the monthly selection. Copies will always be available in-store and often also on Libro.fm for audio download. \nAll readers are welcome\, whether you have read the book or not.\nAt Four Seasons Books\, book clubs are about community\, not completion. \nOrganizer: Four Seasons Books \nLocation: 114 W German St\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, United States\, West Virginia 25443 \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/well-read-book-club-the-woman-in-white-by-wilkie-collins/
CATEGORIES:Community & Civic,Community Events,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T235959
DTSTAMP:20260827T174351Z
CREATED:20260827T174351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174351Z
UID:2159-1792864800-1792886399@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:"Lore & Love in Appalachia" Authors in Conversation: Ari Philips & TJ West
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of conversation with Ari Philip and TJ West as they discuss Ari’s newest release\, “Grow Old and Don’t Die” and how lore\, love\, and the culture of Appalachia make for rich storytelling. Book signing will follow the discussion and books by both authors will be available for purchase at the store before and after the event. \nA gripping tale of generational conflict\, corporate rapaciousness\, and George Washington’s musings on modern American life. \nFor over 150 years\, Rosa and her son Wyeth have blended into the shadows of Berkeley Springs\, West Virginia\, masking their immortality behind the cluttered shelves of a junk-filled thrift store. Their secret is the Eternal Spring—a life-giving fountain hidden within a mountainside cave—but their long lives have yielded more baggage than treasure. When Richie Scowl\, the ruthless heir to a corporate energy empire\, discovers their secret and moves to seize the spring\, the family’s quiet existence is shattered. Forced out of hiding\, they must confront the modern world and the ancient ghosts that have haunted them for over a century. \nOrganizer: Four Seasons Books \nLocation: 114 W German St\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, United States\, West Virginia 25443 \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/lore-love-in-appalachia-authors-in-conversation-ari-philips-tj-west/
CATEGORIES:Community & Civic,Community Events,Family Friendly,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T143000
DTSTAMP:20260827T174402Z
CREATED:20260827T174402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174402Z
UID:2165-1793019600-1793025000@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:When Trees Were Old – Humans and Environmental Change in the Potomac River Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jim Cummins. Cost: $15; free for fall subscribers and SU students and employees. An overview of how changing landscapes\, over hundreds of millions of years—focusing upon 22\,000 years ago to present—have affected the Potomac River\, its watershed\, and surrounding areas. Jim Cummins is a fisheries biologist and aquatic ecologist who served as Director of Living Resources for the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin from 1988 to 2016. \nOrganizer: Shepherd University Lifelong Learning \nLocation: Robert C. Byrd Center\, Auditorium (and Zoom) \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/when-trees-were-old-humans-and-environmental-change-in-the-potomac-river-watershed/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Education & Workshops,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater,Outdoors & Nature,Support / Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T235959
DTSTAMP:20260827T174403Z
CREATED:20260827T174403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174403Z
UID:2166-1793127600-1793145599@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Crow Club: "Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife" by Martin Edwards
DESCRIPTION:A group of crows is a murder—but The Crow Club meets to solve murders\, one book at a time. Welcome to the Four Seasons Mystery/Thriller club\, where sharp minds gather and curiosity takes flight. Think clever puzzles\, heart-pounding suspense\, and lively conversations that bring people together as much as the books themselves. \nWhether you consider yourself a master detective or just someone who enjoys a book keeping you on the edge\, you’ll find a welcoming flock of readers who love sharing ideas\, swapping theories\, and building connections with every clue. We don’t brood in dark corners; we trade theories\, laugh at wildly wrong guesses\, and celebrate the joy of uncovering secrets one page at a time. \nJoining The Crow Club means embracing your inner sleuth—no deerstalker hat required\, though highly encouraged for dramatic effect. If you enjoy clever storytelling and the triumphant gasp when you crack the case before the final chapter\, it’s time to join the flock. \nWe will be meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month (unless a different date is provided due to the facilitator or store schedule demands) in the upstairs community space of the store. \nBook club members receive 10% off the monthly selection. Copies will always be available in-store and often also on Libro.fm for audio download. \nAll readers are welcome\, whether you have read the book or not.\nAt Four Seasons Books\, book clubs are about community\, not completion. \n*No registration required\, just come by the store for the meeting.* \nOrganizer: Four Seasons Books \nLocation: 114 W German St\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, United States\, West Virginia 25443 \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/crow-club-miss-winter-in-the-library-with-a-knife-by-martin-edwards/
CATEGORIES:Arts / Exhibits,Community & Civic,Community Events,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T143000
DTSTAMP:20260827T174404Z
CREATED:20260827T174404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174404Z
UID:2168-1793192400-1793197800@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:A Brief History of Botany in America
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Claudine Lebeau. Cost: $15; free for fall subscribers and SU students and employees. The great American botanical adventure began with frontier fieldwork that expanded the world’s encyclopedic knowledge of plants. This tradition evolved from collecting and naming species into a broader ecological way of thinking that helped inspire conservation efforts influencing environmental policy worldwide. Claudine Lebeau is a French native living in Shepherdstown who has been passionate about botany for decades and has led guided walks with the Maryland Native Plant Society. \nOrganizer: Shepherd University Lifelong Learning \nLocation: Robert C. Byrd Center\, Auditorium (and Zoom) \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/a-brief-history-of-botany-in-america/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Education & Workshops,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater,Outdoors & Nature,Support / Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T174406Z
CREATED:20260827T174406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174406Z
UID:2171-1793300400-1793304000@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Small Town Universe
DESCRIPTION:Small Town Universe (Film + Discussion)\nDirected by Katie Dellamaggiore\nIn Green Bank\, West Virginia\, modern technology goes quiet so a giant radio telescope can listen for signals from the universe.\nWhat might we hear in the silence?\nSmall Town Universe explores life in a remote town called Green Bank\, West Virginia — where restrictions on wireless technology\, like cell phones and Wi-Fi\, enable the work of the Green Bank Telescope\, which happens to be the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope.\nThis made-in-WV film follows four people whose lives are intertwined with the town and its namesake telescope: a young woman dreaming of a career in astrophysics\, a retired engineer reflecting on his legacy\, a longtime local rooted in Green Bank’s history\, and a newcomer embracing life off-the-grid. As federal funding hangs in the balance\, their futures are inextricably tied to the survival of this scientific marvel and the Quiet Zone that makes it all possible.\nA discussion will follow the film\, to include the filmmaker and other individuals who have been to Green Bank.\nFilm website\nYear Released: 2026\nNot Rated (teen and older)\nRuntime: 90 minutes followed by optional discussion/Q&A\nLanguage: English\nThe historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy 99-seat vaudeville-era theater — we encourage patrons to purchase tickets in advance. Online sales end 1 hour before showtime. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime and our shows start promptly. Popcorn\, candy\, soft drinks\, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby\, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible. \nOrganizer: Shepherdstown Opera House \nLocation: Shepherdstown Opera House\, 131 West German Street\, Shepherdstown \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/small-town-universe/
CATEGORIES:Arts / Exhibits,Community Events,Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater,Music & Film & Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260907T120525Z
CREATED:20260907T120525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T120525Z
UID:2533-1793300400-1793304000@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Screening + Discussion with Filmmaker
DESCRIPTION:Event listed on the Shepherdstown Farmers Market events page. Please confirm details with the event organizer before attending. \nOrganizer: Shepherdstown Farmers Market \nLocation: Shepherdstown Opera House \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/screening-discussion-with-filmmaker/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Health & Wellness,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Markets / Crafts / Handmade,Music / Performance / Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T235959
DTSTAMP:20260827T174408Z
CREATED:20260827T174408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174408Z
UID:2175-1793383200-1793404799@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Love the idea of a book club… but not the pressure?\nJoin us for Silent Book Club\, a judgment-free reading hour designed for people who just want to read together. Bring your current book (or grab one from the shelves)\, find a comfy spot\, and enjoy a quiet\, cozy hour surrounded by fellow readers. \nThere’s no assigned reading and no required discussion. Afterward\, you’re welcome to linger\, chat\, and trade recommendations\, or slip out quietly with your social battery intact. \nOrganizer: Four Seasons Books \nLocation: 114 W German St\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, United States\, West Virginia 25443 \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/silent-book-club-4/
CATEGORIES:Community & Civic,Community Events,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T174407Z
CREATED:20260827T174407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174407Z
UID:2174-1793386800-1793390400@shepherdstownshares.com
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Architecture of Suspense Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Hitchcock Architecture of Suspense Film Festival at the Shepherdstown Opera House\nThree hosting screenings with live introduction and post-film discussion by author Christine Madrid French\, author of the acclaimed book “The Architecture of Suspense”\nCostumes Invited! Come dressed as your favorite Hitchcock character\, a building from the films\, the mood of suspense—or the master director himself.\nClick the button below to buy a discounted ticket for the entire Festival (all three film blocks including author talksand Q&A sessions). Can’t come to all three films? No problem\, you can buy single-film tickets\, too!\nFestival Pass — All 3 Films\nBlock 1: Psycho (1960)\nHitchcock’s famous thriller about a psychotic motel owner who obsesses over his late\, controlling mother while becoming the prime suspect in a murder case involving one of his recent guests\, a pretty secretary who checked into the Bates Motel after impulsively stealing $40\,000 and never checked out.\nCast: Anthony Perkins\, Janet Leigh\, Vera Miles\, John Gavin\, Martin Balsam\nProgram time: Film is 108 minutes + presentation/Q&A\nRating: R\nTickets — Psycho\nBlock 2: North by Northwest (1959)\nCary Grant stars as an innocent man mistaken for a spy in one of director Alfred Hitchcock’s greatest thrillers. While leaving New York’s Plaza Hotel\, advertising executive Roger Thornhill (Grant) has the misfortune of standing just as the name “George Kaplan” is paged–starting a lethal case of mistaken identity and a nonstop game of cat and mouse as he is pursued across North America by espionage agents trying to kill him–and by police who suspect him of murder.\nCast: Cary Grant\, Eva Marie Saint\, James Mason\, Jessie Royce Landis\, Philip Ober\nProgram time: Film is 136 minutes + presentation/Q&A\nRating: PG\nTickets — North by Northwest\nBlock 3: Vertigo (1958)\nA retired cop\, afflicted with acrophobia\, agrees to shadow the wife of an old acquaintance\, who fears that she may be suicidal.\nCast: James Stewart\, Kim Novak\, Barbara Bel Geddes\, Tom Helmore\nProgram time: Film is 129 minutes + presentation/Q&A\nRating: PG\nTickets — Vertigo\nAll films are general admission (unreserved seating).\nThe historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy 99-seat vaudeville-era theater — we encourage patrons to purchase tickets in advance. Online sales end 1 hour before showtime. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime and our shows start promptly. Popcorn\, candy\, soft drinks\, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby\, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.\nFestival Pass — All 3 Films\nSingle Show Tickets – Psycho\nSingle Show Tickets – North by Northwest\nSingle Show Tickets – Vertigo \nOrganizer: Shepherdstown Opera House \nLocation: Shepherdstown Opera House\, 131 West German Street\, Shepherdstown\, Shepherdstown Opera House\, 131 West German Street\, Shepherdstown \nSource: View original event
URL:https://shepherdstownshares.com/event/hitchcock-architecture-of-suspense-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Arts / Exhibits,Community Events,Food & Drink,Imported,Lecture / Discussion / Book Talk,Music / Performance / Theater,Music & Film & Stage
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