It was a Winter Wonderland - with Music!
December 6, 2009: Yesterday we had snow! Big fluffy flakes of snow created a blanket of white for our Christmas Parade and Concert. Thanks to the help of City workers “Elmo” and Dustin the Christmas tree at the junction of WV Rt 131 and US Rt 19 got its Christmas adornment. The festive baskets on the street corners were filled and hung with care by City Manager Debra Herndon. By 6 PM all was ready and the street was lined with people ready for the Parade. Afterward most people came to the Baptist Lighthouse for hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies before the Concert. At 7 PM Picture of Grace performed. At 7:30, Shinnston Community Band Conductor Mike Cale took to the podium to begin the 13th Annual Christmas Concert with Sleigh Ride. There were about 300 people in attendance – it was standing room only! The concert ended with everyone singing White Christmas before the Band sent the audience off with a rousing rendition of Up On a Housetop!. For those who missed this wonderful evening of music, there is one more opportunity on Sunday, December 13 in Morgantown at the Riverside Apostolic Church. The music begins at 6 PM.