If you thought the days of handmade furniture were gone then you are sadly mistaken. Right here in our very own Eastern Panhandle we have a father and son team of true blue cabinetmakers. Furniture and cabinet making is a fine art, a skill some might think was lost long ago.

Not so my friends. This is not IKEA, Home Depot or Lowes. If you are that cookie cutter sort, then Bourgeois Furniture, Cabinets and More is probably not for you. If you are intrigued, however, just by walking... More about: HANDMADE-It doesn't get any better than that!

Friedens, PA - Join us for the 5th annual Coleman Station Bluegrass Festival. Nestled in the picturesque Allegheny Mountains in Somerset County, the festival will be held on September 12th and 13th, 2008. The natural outdoor amphitheater setting and shaded concert area create a cozy atmosphere to relax and enjoy bluegrass music.Friday’s lineup will feature: the Coal Mountain Ramblers from the Bedford area with a modern take on bluegrass music, Mac Martin & The Dixie Travelers from... More about: 5th Annual Coleman Bluegrass Festival, Sept. 12 -13

Shepherdstown, WV -- Want to learn Spanish? Or brush up on rusty skills? A 16- week session will be offered Tuesday evenings, from 5:30-6:30 for Beginning I, a basic beginning class; and from 6:30-7:30 pm for Beginning II, for those with some previous Spanish. The classes will take place in Shepherdstown (directions to location will be provided upon registration). The classes, taught by Sara Maxwell Blint, a native of Bogota, Colombia, are practical approaches to learning the Spanish language,... More about: Spanish Classes Begins Tuesday, September 2

PoopTroopers? Seriously. Is there too much poop in your backyard? Are you tired of picking up all that dog doodoo? Would you prefer the kids didn’t have to high step it to the swing set or back gate? If you ever have a mind to contract out any chore, this may be the one to consider. Mel Allen, a panhandle resident for 15 years was visiting his sister out West last year when he saw a sign for “POOP MARSHALL – HUSTLE THEM TURDS OUT OF TOWN.” Do I hear you laugh? Hold on. I ask that you maintain... More about: Who you gonna call? Poop Troopers!

Shepherdstown, WV -- Goose Route Arts Collaborative’s Fall session of classes for children and adults begins September 3 and runs through mid-December, culminating in an informal performance on Sunday, December 14. With an emphasis on originality over imitation and cooperation over competition, Goose Route’s classes aim to elicit imagination, artistry and true self-expression from people of all ages. All classes take place at the Shepherdstown Train Station, a beautiful, wood-floored space on... More about: Dance, Acting, and Improvisation Classes offered this Fall

inthepanhandle.com is looking for a bold, energetic individual with good writing skills to help create content on inthepanhandle.com.

Position requirements include:
- Ability to interview individuals and business owners.
- Ability to compose articles / stories.
- Ability to take pictures with supplied digital camera.
- Basic computer skills.

Position is for 20 hours per week. Salary negotiable. Position offers flexibility and... More about: Position Opening: Writer / Content Creator

MARTINSBURG, WV — The Arts Centre presents works on paper by Geraldine Kiefer and sculpture by Michael Hough, on view from August 8-29. A reception will be held Friday, August 8 from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.

Geraldine Kiefer, Assistant Professor of Art History at Shenandoah University, will be showing work from three of her series – the Nimrod Hall Series, Panama Overlays, and Talismans of the Long Grey Trail. Her work features overlays of... More about: The Arts Centre presents work by Geraldine Kiefer and Michael Hough

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the ads for the news telling you they will tell you the news at 11? Couldn’t they just tell us something now?

Like why are all grocery carts made with one bad wheel? Please – somebody go into the grocery cart wheel repair business. I know someone works on improving these things since there are now ‘pint size’ carts. These were brought in to maintain occupancy levels. They allow room for more kid friendly ‘jumbo size’ carts. Do you think they’ll be redesigning the displays... More about: What Makes You Go AUGHGH?

There are many services I wish would come to Berkeley County. Most of which are in surrounding counties, but with gas being so high, I am not going to drive across the county line to get to them. So if there are any entrepreneurs out there, listen up.

I would like to see the following come to Berkeley County; an indoor/outdoor aquatic center. It should have several pools both indoor and outdoor, pools for little kids, pools with slides and other fun things, pools just for swimming laps,... More about: Services Needed - Apply Within

People are starting to come to take a look at the puppies and choose their special babies and we only have 3 puppies left. I dont want you to miss out on the one(s) you want. They have been wormed and have had all their shots which includes the 7 way and vitamin shot twice. They are growing like weeds and need to have their own homes so they can fully grow up to be wonderful dogs. The puppies have had two children one 6 one 4 playing with them since the day they were born so they have been... More about: Looking for a Newfiedore Puppy?