City of Buckhannon announces meetings and events for the week of December 2

The City of Buckhannon has released its schedule of public meetings and community events for the week, including the annual BFD Christmas Parade on Friday.

News Release
December 1, 2025

All meetings, unless specified otherwise, are open to the public and will take place in the Council Chambers at Buckhannon City Hall, located at 70 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201.

For board meeting agendas, please visit Board Agendas and Minutes. For City Council meeting agendas, see City Council Minutes.

Tuesday, December 2

Curbside Recycling Pick-Up begins at 6:00 a.m. – Pick-up is within the City Limits of Buckhannon. Information about recycling can be found on the city website, at City Hall, or by calling the Recycling Center or Upshur County Solid Waste Authority at (304) 472-4443.
Colonial Arts Center Board Meeting, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – To join virtually, access GoToMeeting via this link or call (571) 317-3122, access code 765-749-133. To see the meeting agenda, click here.

Thursday, December 4

Waste Collection Board Meeting, 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – To join virtually, access GoToMeeting via this link or call (669) 224-3412, access code 382-929-125. To see the meeting agenda, click here.
Consolidated Public Works Board Meeting, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – To join virtually, access GoToMeeting via this link or call (872) 240-3212, access code 376-934-309. To see the meeting agenda, click here.
Stockert Youth & Community Center Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – To join virtually, access GoToMeeting via this link or call (872) 240-3311, access code 773-218-837. To see the meeting agenda, click here.
City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – To join virtually, access GoToMeeting via this link or call (571) 317-3112, access code 443-910-693.

Friday, December 5

Buckhannon Fire Department Christmas Parade – The BFD annual Christmas Parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. Lineup will begin at 5:15 p.m. on Madison Street. To participate, go to Madison Street beginning at lineup time. Santa Claus is a BFD parade guest and will visit the Buckhannon Fire Department following the parade; no other Santa characters are allowed in the parade. The parade will travel from Madison Street, turn onto South Locust Street, continue down Main Street and conclude on East Main Street at Sedgwick Street. No parking is allowed along the parade route during parades; vehicles left on the streets will be towed.
Hank’s Christmas Wish 3: Elvis Lives Movie Premiere, beginning at 7:30 p.m., at The Event Center at Brushy Fork. – This event is free to all who wish to celebrate Christmas, community and movie magic. Meet cast members, take photos and be part of a heartwarming holiday tradition filmed right here in Buckhannon. Scheduled guests include Dean Cain, Richard Grieco, Michael Sigler and Jessica Adams.

Saturday, December 6

Holiday “FURtastic” Elimination Dinner, beginning at 6:00 p.m. – Dinner catered by the Whistle Stop; last ticket wins $1,000; proceeds benefit Luv 4 Animals, Buckhannon Dog Park and Weston Friends of Feral & Strays. Tickets are $35 single and $300 for a table of 8. Purchase via Eventbrite at the Holiday Furtastic Elimination Dinner Page or in person in Buckhannon at Sweet-A-Licious (or call 304.677.8393 or 304.472.4647), in Weston at the Lewis County Liquor Store and Stonewall Veterinary Hospital.

Other Dates to Remember

December 14 – Annual Menorah Lighting in Jawbone Park at 7:00 p.m.

Coming to the Colonial Arts Center

Now through December 13 – The CAC Gallery at the Colonial Arts Center is hosting “Luminescence,” a solo exhibition by Sikara Sokel. The CAC Gallery is open 4 to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Sokel is a contemporary painter from Harpers Ferry, W.Va., and a 2024 graduate of Shepherd University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She primarily works in oil, reimagining traditional portraiture through vibrancy, light and color.
December 4 through 7 – Buckhannon Community Theatre presents “Jr. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”

Other Events Coming to the Event Center at Brushy Fork

December 7 – WVARNG 601st Holiday Celebration (Private)
December 9 – Corporate Holiday Celebration (Private Event)
December 13 – Corporate Holiday Celebration (Private Event)
December 16 – Rotary Club of Buckhannon Upshur Holiday Dinner (Private Event)
December 17 – WVARNG USPFO Holiday Celebration (Private)

Reminders

To help keep our town and streets attractive, please:

Keep leaves out of the street as they can block stormwater drains and cause flooding.
Trash cans should 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 at Municipal Online Payments or by phone at 1-866-933-4026. Setting up an account allows you to monitor your consumption.

Report Repairs or Concerns: To report issues such as potholes or damaged signs, please call City Hall during business hours to submit a work order or use the Citizen Engagement tool.

Stay updated by checking the City Website calendar.