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BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Buckhannon’s September 21-25 calendar includes Downtown Decorating Committee and Consolidated Public Works Board meetings, guitar lessons and a free artist talk and reception at the Colonial Arts Center. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, are open to the public and will be held in the Council Chambers at Buckhannon City Hall, 70 E. Main St., Buckhannon, WV 26201.
For board meeting agendas and minutes, visit Board Agendas and Minutes.
For City Council meeting agendas and minutes, visit City Council Minutes.
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Tuesday, September 22
- Downtown Decorating Committee Meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m. — Attend in person. No virtual option is available for this meeting.
Thursday, September 24
- Consolidated Public Works Board Meeting, 7:30-8:30 a.m. — Attend in person, join virtually or call (872) 240-3212. Access code: 376-934-309.
In the CAC Gallery (the art gallery in the Colonial Arts Center)
- The Vital Actants exhibit: The CAC Gallery will host an artist talk and reception this Friday, September 25, from 5-7 p.m. for Vital Actants, a two-person exhibition featuring work by Alicia Thompson and Crystal Ann Brown. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Gallery hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 4-8 p.m.
- Preparing for the BOOOOckhannon Exhibition: The drop-off date and time for artwork submissions from the local community for the 3rd Annual BOOOOckhannon Exhibition will be Sunday, September 27, from noon to 3 p.m. at the CAC Gallery.
- The 3rd Annual BOOOOckhannon Exhibition will open Friday, October 2. The gallery will host an artist reception on Friday, October 30, from 5-7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 4-8 p.m.
Colonial Arts Center
- Tuesday, September 22 — Five Dollar Guitar Lessons, 6 p.m. To register, use this link.
- Saturday, September 26, 7-8:30 p.m. — Stand-Up Comedy with Lee Mays, with opener Bobby Benevides. Get tickets here.
- Sunday, September 27, 2-4 p.m. — Stockert Youth & Community Center (SYCC) Elite Stars Dance Recital to support the SYCC twirlers. Learn more here.
- Sunday, October 11 — Dark Hollow Screening and Director Q&A. Learn more here.
Activities approved by the Consolidated Public Works Board
- Jaws BBQ WV Hillbilly Days Festival 2026, October 3, at the North Buckhannon Riverfront Park.
- B-UHS Homecoming Parade, October 14, 6-7 p.m. The annual parade will travel down Main Street.
- Moonflower Harvest Festival Block Party, October 17, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Trunk-or-Treat, October 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Public Safety Complex parking lot.
- Trick-or-Treat in the city limits, October 31, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Menorah Lighting in Jawbone Park, December 6, 7-8 p.m.
Flood recovery resources
- Buckhannon is waiving all building and wiring permit fees for verified flood-related repair and restoration work. Permits will still be required to ensure safety and compliance, but any project confirmed as flood-related will receive a full fee waiver. Building Code Enforcement Officer Vincent Smith will inspect each project to verify eligibility.
- FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center in Upshur County: The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center provides in-person support for individuals and families seeking federal disaster aid following the July flooding. The center is on the second floor of the Upshur County Development Authority at 21 E. Main St., Buckhannon, and is open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. FEMA personnel are available on site to help residents apply for federal disaster assistance, ask questions about available programs and submit required documentation for Individual Assistance and related support. Residents who experienced damage or loss in the recent flood are strongly encouraged to visit the center as soon as possible. Meeting directly with FEMA staff can help ensure applications are completed accurately and processed without delay. Individuals may also apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov using Disaster Number DR-4932, or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.
- Flood relief financial donation options: The City of Buckhannon and the Upshur County Commission have identified two official organizations for those wishing to make financial contributions to support local flood-recovery efforts. Contributions may be made online to the Rotary Club of Buckhannon Upshur Foundation or Tygart Valley United Way.
Announcements
- Trash can placement: Trash cans must be hidden from public view as much as possible during the week. Place them at the curb the night before collection and return them within 24 hours after collection.
- Utility bill payments: Pay utility bills online through Municipal Online Payments or by phone at 1-866-933-4026. Setting up an account allows customers to monitor consumption.
- Report repairs or concerns: To report issues such as potholes or damaged signs, call City Hall during business hours to submit a work order or use the city’s Citizen Engagement tool.
Stay updated by checking the City of Buckhannon website calendar.
