Community Bulletin
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All meetings are open to the public and held in Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 E. Main St., unless otherwise noted. Virtual attendees should log in a few minutes early to ensure a connection.
Meetings this week
No regularly scheduled meetings this week.
In the CAC Gallery
The reception for the third annual BOOOOckhannon Exhibition is this Friday, October 30, from 5-7 p.m., free and open to the public! Enjoy cookies from Dough Re Mi and other snacks, and local artist JR Earls will be offering free Scary-catures. Don’t forget to wear your costumes!
In the Colonial Arts Center’s facility
- Five-Dollar Guitar Lesson (Beginner–Intermediate): Tuesday, October 27 – 6 p.m.
- Murder on the Orient Express – Buckhannon Community Theatre: October 29 – November 1 – For information & tickets, click here.
The Event Center at Brushy Fork
- B-UHS Band Bingo Fundraiser – Nov. 1
- WV Assoc. of Fairs & Festivals Pageant Workshop – Nov. 7
- Valley Link Transmission Line Info Event – Nov. 12
- WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital Blood Drive – Nov. 13
- Holly Jolly Craft Show – Nov. 21
- FURtastic Elimination Dinner & Fundraiser – Dec. 5
- Private Holiday Event – Dec. 8
Community events approved by the Consolidated Public Works Board (CPWB)
- Trunk-or-Treat – Oct. 26 • 6:30–8:30 p.m. (Public Safety Complex)
- Great Jawbone Howl-O-Ween – Oct. 31 • noon–5:30 p.m. (Jawbone Park)
- City Trick-or-Treat – Oct. 31 • 6–7:30 p.m.
- Veterans Day Parade – Nov. 7 • 11 a.m.–noon
- Veterans Day Ceremony in Jawbone Park – Nov. 7 • Following the parade
- City Christmas Parade – Dec. 4 • 6–7:30 p.m.
- Menorah Lighting – Dec. 6 • 7–8 p.m. (Jawbone Park)
Flood recovery resources
- UPLIFT (Upshur Partners Lifting Individuals & Families Together) Long-Term Recovery Group Meeting – Public Safety Complex, 24 S. Florida St., Wednesday, October 28, noon–1 p.m.
- Permit Fee Waivers: All building and wiring permit fees are waived for verified flood-related repairs. The City’s Building Code Enforcement Officer will inspect each project to confirm eligibility.
- Flood Relief Donations: Coordinated by the City, County Commission and Rotary Club of Buckhannon Upshur Foundation. Contributions may be made online at https://app.autobooks.co/pay/rotary-club-of-buckhannon-upshur-foundation.
Announcements
- Trash Can Placement: Keep cans hidden from public view except on collection days. Place at the curb the night before and remove within 24 hours after pickup.
- Utility Bill Payments: Pay online or by phone at 1-866-933-4026. Online accounts allow consumption monitoring.
- Report Repairs or Concerns: Call City Hall during business hours or use the Report a Concern tool.
