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Martinsburg-Berkeley County CVB
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AROUND TOWN
"Peter Rabbit" at Wonderment Puppets thru June 5
Space Buddy Blast, March 26
EPBA Music Jam, March 27
La Vie en Robe - opening reception, April 2 with exhibit to May 7
EPBA Music Jam, April 3
Art & Earth Juried Art Exhibition, April 8 to May 1
EPBA Music Jam, April 10
London Suite at the Apollo, April 8-10, 15-17
Champion for Youth Dinner, April 14
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Spring is officially here and Martinsburg and Berkeley County have a season full of events for you and your family to enjoy, including the WV Book Faire, Art & Earth Day, plays at the Apollo, Heritage Day, the WV Wine & Arts Festival, and more. Our upcoming newsletters will feature each of these events. Visit our online calendar at www.TravelWV.com.
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Celebrate the Love of Books at the WV Book Faire
The fifth annual WV Book Faire will be held on April 16, 2011 at the Martinsburg Mall. Daytime activities from 10 am to 3 pm will feature a children's program with award-winning author and illustrator Janet Stoeke, an Edible Books Contest with special guest cookbook author Nathalie Dupree, book signings and discussions with nationally-known authors. Daytime activities are free and will take place around the gazebo near BonTon.
The evening will feature the Author's Dinner, with special guests Eleanor Clift and Mort Kondracke, both national journalists and authors. The dinner reception will begin at 6 pm, followed by dinner and a discussion about the current political climate. The dinner will be held in the area across from Hallmark. Tickets are $30 per seat or $200 for a table of eight. Dinner tickets may be purchased via www.WVBooks.org or at the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention & Visitors Bureau located at 115 N. Queen Street in downtown Martinsburg.
Visit www.WVBooks.org for more information about the WV Book Faire, including a detailed schedule of events. Event sponsors include: Martinsburg-Berkeley County CVB, Blue Ridge Community & Technical College, Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library, The Journal, Martin & Seibert L.C., Mountain State University, City National Bank, and Pennington Auto. |
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Share Your Ideas at the Tourism Roundtables
The West Virginia Division of Tourism will again host roundtable discussions in each of the nine travel regions throughout the state. This is an opportunity for members of the tourism industry to meet with Division staff, discuss the different projects they are involved in, and provide staff with ideas for new projects in each of the regions. Topics that may be covered include Civil War Marketing, International Marketing, Domestic Marketing, MAPP, Niche Marketing, Film Office, Call Center/Fulfillment and Welcome Centers. The roundtables will start at 2:00 p.m. with 15 minute sessions until 4:30 p.m. No pre-registration is required. Dates and locations are listed below:
- March 24: Mountain Lakes Region - Stonewall Resort, Roanoke
- March 25: Northern Panhandle Region - Wheeling, Wesbanco Arena
- March 29: Eastern Panhandle Region - Harpers Ferry, Quality Inn
- March 30: Potomac Highlands Region - Moorefield, Ponderosa Steakhouse
- March 31: Mountaineer Country Region - Morgantown, Lakeview Resort
- April 1: Mid-Ohio Valley Region - Cairo, North Bend State Park
- April 5: New River/Greenbrier Valley Region - Princeton, Chuck Mathena Center
- April 6: Metro Valley Region - Cross Lanes, Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
- April 7: Hatfield McCoy Mountains Region - Logan, Chief Logan Conference Center
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CVB Member Profile
Blue Ridge Community & Technical College
The goal of Blue Ridge Community & Technical College is to lead students on their path to success. Blue Ridge CTC provides quality, convenient and affordable opportunities to residents and workers in the area, offering over 50 associate degree and certificate programs in fields such as liberal arts, business, IT, criminal justice, and allied health. Their newest programs include the Culinary Academy and Gaming Careers Institute. In addition, Blue Ridge CTC provides a full range of workforce training solutions, from nationally-recognized curriculum to a customized training plan. Get a jump start on your education, complete a degree you've already started, or expand your skills.
Blue Ridge Community & Technical College will host their 2011 Career Fair on Thursday, April 7 from 3:30 to 6:30 pm at their main campus, 400 West Stephen Street in downtown Martinsburg. The fair will feature local employers who are currently hiring, as well as various community resources and a workshop "Preparing for the Job." This event is free for students and job seekers. Visit www.BlueRidgeCTC.edu or call 304-260-4380 for more information.
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