Community information

Can you believe our city will turn 60 in 2024? Elkins as a community is much older but was incorporated in February 1964. You don’t have to have lived here that long to know that we’ve changed so much in … Read More

Beaver Watershed Alliance and the City of Elkins are working together to make improvements at Bunch Park, according to a recent press release. They are developing a Low Impact Development (LID) design for improving stormwater runoff, increasing native plants along … Read More

For the first time in decades, the City of Elkins will have a Christmas Parade. The Christmas on the River celebration is currently scheduled for 6pm, Saturday, December 9. Following the parade, there will be a lighting of the Christmas … Read More

Elkfest updates A committee is working to bring back Elkfest in 2024 with a tentative date of April 20 at Bunch Park and the Elkins Community Center. The earlier date will allow student orgranizations to be more involved, as well … Read More

Terra Studios fundraiser Terra Studios in Durham will host an exclusive, after-hours fundraiser called Meet the Artist 5:30pm to 8pm, Sunday, Oct. 22, at the studio gallery. This 21+ event includes food, music, artisans, and a silent auction. Tickets can … Read More

October and early November in this region are known for two things: beautiful leaves and fun Fall events. In Elkins and the surrounding area, you will find the next few weeks filled with Fall-themed parties and vendor events.   Here … Read More

The Elkins Lions Club is gearing up for more events that both serve the community and correlate with the club’s key focus areas as an organization. The Lions’ focus areas are childhood cancer, sight, and diabetes.   Spaghetti for G … Read More

Community Dances   The September Community Dances at the Elkins Community Center will be on September 1, 8, and 15. The First two will feature music by Country XPress, while the dance on September 15 will feature Red Dirt Duo.  … Read More

Dance Dates for Aug. The August Community Dance date at the Elkins Community Center is Aug. 18 at 7pm.   Terra Studios events The Terra Studio events for August are: Sunday Music with John and Betsy Tako, 1-4pm, Aug. 13 … Read More

Summer is winding down as families and schools make plans for class to be back in session on Tuesday, August 15. The Elkins School District website (https://www.elkinsdistrict.org/) has information about open houses, handbooks, school supply lists, and other information you … Read More