Thursday, August 27, 2015

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Here are some activities you can partake in as we celebrate our last few weeks of summer!



Rock Fest

On August 28th, 29th and 30th Coopers Rock is hosting Rock Fest. At Rock Fest, volunteers of all ages will remove graffiti and help restore the natural trails and habitat of the Coopers Rock State Forest. Refreshments will be free for everyone and optional camping is offered at the Sand Springs Campground for $6 a night.





Slide the City is coming to Morgantown!

Check out this wet and wild event over at Mylan Park on August 29th! At the event will be a 1000-foot slip and slide where sliders can grab an inflatable tube and speed down the course smoothly. Good tunes and tasty food will also be available for the enjoyment of every participant.
Sign up through the slide the city website here http://www.slidethecity.com/events/morgantown/


Coopers Rock Stump Jump

Run on over to Coopers Rock State Forest on August 30th and help support the Coopers Rock Foundation’s hard work in preserving the forests natural resources. At this 6.2-mile race, runners all over will tackle the beautifully winding trails of the Coopers Rock State Forest. At the end of the race, Adam Polinski will be handing out handmade prices to the top finishers of the race.
To find out more on where to sign up and support the race click here http://www.coopersrock.org/events


 West Virginia Wine and Jazz Festival 2015

Calling all folks of ages 21 and older to the West Virginia Wine and Jazz Festival here in Morgantown. On September 19th and 20th local West Virginia wineries will be showcasing their delicious wine for sampling by the glass or purchase by the bottle. Feel free to sit back with your glass of wine and listen to the tasteful music from the finest local jazz bands.
Read more about the Wine and Jazz Festival here http://wvwineandjazz.com/home.htm

Gauley Fest

Come to Gauley Fest to support American Whitewater’s river conservation down in Summersville WV on September 17th-20th. The festival will feature a silent auction, a whitewater marketplace and live entertainment. Opportunities to volunteer will be available at Gauley Fest where free t-shirts and other benefits will be given.
Learn how to sign up for the festival here http://wvwineandjazz.com/home.htm