BE SOCIAL
It’s easy to plug in in Morgantown. Staying connected is a fun and important part of healthy living. Whatever your interests, you can find ways to be part of the scene in Morgantown. Get involved in civic life One of the advantages of life in a small city is that anyone can make a real difference. The city’s neighborhood organizations set up social activities and represent residents’ interests before City Council—they’re a great way to meet neighbors and make a difference in your corner of town. At the citywide level, city boards and commissions, which take part in everything from the library to the history museum and pedestrian and bicycle issues to urban landscaping, are resident-staffed and welcome participation. Rotary clubs give members entree to circles of civic-minded business leaders and involve them in meaningful ways; seniors who have business or professional ties will find several in town. And our university city has strong connections to the global community—broaden your horizons by serving as a Council of International Programs host.
Make, learn, play Makers thrive in Morgantown. Shops representing fiber arts of all kinds—sewing, knitting and crocheting, and quilting—serve as hubs where people learn and share their expertise. Local artisans regularly offer workshops in everything from pottery to mosaics to home decor. The Board of Parks and Recreation, BOPARC, maintains a community art space at Studio 287 in the Wiles Hill Community Center and hosts occasional workshops. And Morgantown Art Association members enjoy access to classes, opportunities to show, and a place in an enthusiastic community of artists in many media. Community theater is alive and well here. M.T. Pockets Theatre and the West Virginia Public Theatre hold frequent auditions. Both, and the children’s community Morgantown Theatre Company, can use off-stage talent, too. Vintage Theatre Company in Clarksburg unites an irrepressible regional fraternity of performers.
8 MORGANTOWN DECEMBER/JANUARY 2021
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