MORGANTOWN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
The next regular meeting should be Thursday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. You can get contact information for the commission, including information on filing complaint forms here. You can get copies of the agendas and minutes for the commission meetings here. You can find a calendar of annual human rights observances here. Observances for the current month are included in this website here.
Vacancies on Human Rights Commission. There are currently three vacancies on the commission. According to the City of Morgantown’s website, “Appointments of to the Commission are made by City Council, and all must be residents of the City. All seats are non-ward specific.” Information on applying for the commission is available here.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS of morgantown / monongalia County (LWV-MM)
The League of Women Voters is a constituent member of West Virginia Women Vote (WVWV) and a member of the CCSJ.
Follow this group on Facebook and contact them by email at lwvmorgantown@gmail.com. Interested in joining the League of Women Voters? Join online.
“ Join us for an informative and engaging Candidate Forum & Meet and Greet! Hear directly from the candidates, ask questions, and learn about their visions for our community.
In Person & by Zoom.
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:00PM)
Location: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) located at 5000 Greenbag Road (Mountaineer Mall)
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84350243145...
The League of Women Voters of West Virginia’s Legislative Action Workgroup (LLAW) has been actively monitoring bills since the Legislature opened its 60-Day session on Feb 12. When a priority bill begins moving, League members throughout the state receive Make Some Noise Action Alerts via email. The same information is posted for the public on the LWV of WV Facebook page for anyone to follow and respond. And, for some high priority bills, LLAW has been submitting written testimony, according to new House rules codified in HR 1.
The LWV of Morgantown-Monongalia County discussed the League’s legislative priorities in the context of the new Governor’s and Legislature’s 2025 agenda. Subscribe to LWV-MM’s Substack to read all about it. The LWV of Morgantown-Monongalia County invites everyone to subscribe to LWV-MM's Substack. A subscription gets you automatic updates. And it's free.
GREATER MORGANTOWN INTERFAITH ASSOCIATION (GMIA)
You can follow GMIA on Facebook or on the web. Their email address is faulkeseve@gmail.com.
MORGANTOWN NOW CHAPTER
Follow the group on Facebook or their website.
Meetings are usually the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Monongalia Friends Meeting, 648 E. Brockway, Morgantown.
Morgantown NOW will have Yoga with Colleen Harshbarger, Wednesday, April 23 at 7 pm. Applied Human Sciences Building, 375 Birch Street, Morgantown. They will feature a legislative update by Bekah Aranda.
Email this group at morgantownnow@gmail.com.
Morgantown-Kingwood Branch of the NAACP
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 15 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Contact the NAACP at 3241naacp@gmail.com for more information and to learn how to participate.
The branch has a Readings on Race and Rights group and does its work with a variety of committees, including Education, Political Action, Legal Redress, Criminal Justice, and Health.
The Morgantown/Kingwood Branch will be hosting the state NAACP meeting in April.
Follow the NAACP on Facebook. The Facebook page also includes information on bills in the legislature that are of concern to the branch members.
We appreciate the fact that the Branch shares this Update with its membership.
Morgantown Civilian Police Review Advisory Board Needs One Member
The City of Morgantown is currently accepting applications for one vacancy on the Board, and you can get a link to the application and more information by going here. “The Board shall consist of nine members appointed by the City Council. Each member shall be a resident of the city or an active member of an organization that works within the city to promote purposes consistent with the purpose of the Board.”
The board meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at the Morgantown Public Safety Building conference room. For links to agendas and minutes of past meetings, go here.
The 2024 annual report, submitted January 31, 2025, is at chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.morgantownwv.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6045/2024-CPRaAB-Annual-Report.
MORGANTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN-MENNONITE
Sunday services are held at 10:30 a.m. in person and via Zoom with the link available here. Everyone is welcome.
The church has a Blessings Box outside the church at 464 Virginia Avenue, Morgantown, where you can drop off extra food you may have or take some if you need it, or swap food. Feminine hygiene products are also welcome.
Follow them at their website or on Facebook. The church is a member of the CCSJ.
monongAlia Friends
First Day meetings are at 11:00 a.m. at 648 E. Brockway, Morgantown. Contact them at monquakers@gmail.com.
Monongalia Friends Meeting is a member organization of CCSJ.
greater morgantown interfaith association
If you are interested in this group, please contact Eve Faulkes at faulkeseve@gmail.com.
Fairmont PFLAG
Information is available here and on their Facebook page.
There are many events listed on the Facebook page.
Fairmont Pride
Their webpage is here and their Facebook page is here.
The next meeting will be held on April 15 at 76:30 p.m. For location check their website.
“Fairmont Pride and Main Street Fairmont are excited to cohost the 2025 Hometown Market and Pride Block Party, sponsored by Fairmont Pride (formerly PFLAG Fairmont) on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.! Vendors, music, games, and entertainment for the whole (chosen) family! Join us that evening for our annual afterparty!” Fairmont Green Space, Adams and Monroe Street.
DISMANTLING RACISM TOGETHER
Thieir next meeting will be on Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m. by Zoom. Ms. Destiny Spencer, Principal of the Mary C Snow Westside Elementary School in Charleston and Kanawha County Principal of the Year, will discuss the disciplinary actions they have in place to help combat the behavioral issues that are in the classrooms. She recently met with the Education committee of the WV Senate to share what works and what doesn’t work for behavioral management. This is relevant as Dismantling Racism Together continues its focus on school discipline data. The zoom link to join is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85962493623
For more information about the group please go to their website or Facebook or email dismantlingracismtogether@gmail.com or contact rebeccarodd@yahoo.com.
First Presbyterian Church
The church is located at 456 Spruce Street. Adult Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Online worship is at 10:00 a.m., and in-person worship is at 11:00 a.m. The church’s Facebook page is here and has details about the many activities. The church is a member organization of CCSJ.
It is a value of First Presbyterian Church that when we gather, we welcome one another just as God loves us, without any conditions.
No matter who you are or where you’re from
No matter where you live or work
No matter your family of origin or ethnicity
No matter who you love or how you identify, or wherever you are on your spiritual journey
We welcome you just as God loves you, without any conditions.
Sunday, April 6, 6:00 p.m., Beer & Hymns at Morgantown Art Bar. This event will benefit Southern WV Flood Aid.
WEST VIRGINIA COALITION FOR TRUTH IN HISTORY
The Coalition was very active during the legislative session, including, after the session, publishing an op ed in the Charleston Gazette and a letter to the editor in the Dominion Post about its issues. See our Legislature Updates/Alerts page for information on issues of concern. Send your email address to ccsjwv@gmail.com, and we will pass on your information to the coalition’s leadership.
For more information about the group please go to their website or Facebook or email dismantlingracismtogether@gmail.com or contact rebeccarodd@yahoo.com.
MORGANTOWN PRIDE
“Come celebrate PRIDE with us in 2025! Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, food, vendors, and community on June 14th, 2025 from 12-5. Stay tuned for updates on who'll be joining us and what surprises we're able to pull off! Registration will open March of 2025!
“As always, this event is open to the public, and we welcome all ages to participate in Morgantown's Pride!”
For information on this group and descriptions of Board positions, go to their Facebook page or their website. The Facebook page is very active so check it regularly for updates and more events. Morgantown Pride also has an Instagram page here.
Raising Trans Kids Community Group
The Raising Trans Kids community group is for West Virginia parents, guardians, and families who are raising transgender or gender diverse kids (of any age), or have kids who might be transgender or gender diverse. Follow Morgantown Pride on Facebook.
Anyone interested in joining the meeting for the first time or to get more information can email raisingtranskids@gmail.com.
Project Rainbow
Project Rainbow provides shelter and support services to vulnerable young folks in the LGBT community who come from all across WV. They need our support. Follow this group on Facebook.
Scotts Run
Community sing: This group usually meets the last Monday of the month.
MONONGALIA COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER (MCCAC)
Follow this group at its website or on Facebook. According to its January newsletter, in 2024 MCCAC provided services to 945 clients, educated 1,476 community members on vital issues surrounding child safety, conducted 223 forensic interviews, facilitated 953 therapy sessions, and provided 5,326 advocacy services.
"Join us on Thursday, April 3 for MCCAC’S 20th Birthday Celebration. Stop by from 6:15 to 7:30 pm. We will be sharing cake, memories, successes and offering tours of our center. 909 Greenbag Road, Morgantown, WV.
The MCCAC is also launching its “Build the Bounce” campaign to raise $100,000 in 2025 to celebrate its twentieth anniversary.
Girls’ Night Out – May 30th. The 2025 theme is “Roaring ‘20s.” The event will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center. Sponsorships are now available at levels from $250 (Jazz Age Patrons) to $5,000 (The Gatsby Gold). You can find information about sponsorships at the MCCAC Facebook page. Contact Taylor at tshultz@moncocac.org if you are interested in sponsoring GNO 2025!
Golf Tournament – July 26th. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Mountaineer Golf Course
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Morgantown Mutual Aid
Follow this group on Facebook. We are happy to be coordinating more with this group now.
Morgantown events
Our place - LGBTQ+ event
"Come together in real time! Talk, eat, dance, hang, play games in a SAFE SPACE for all LGBTQ+ people. Every third Wednesday of the month. 6PM-10PM April 16th, May 21st , June 25, July 25. Co-op at 131 Pleasant St in Morgantown, 18+.
International Street Festival
April 6, 2025 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. High Street, Downtown Morgantown. Join in a cultural celebration of food, music, dance, and more. Sponsored by Main Street Morgantown, the City of Morgantown, WV Global Affairs, and Arts Ccouncil of Greater Morgantown
Morgantown City Council Election
This takes place on Tuesday, April 29: Registered voters who live within the City of Morgantown may vote for City Council members for the 2nd, 4th, and 6th wards on Tuesday, April 29. In addition, there will be two issues on the ballot:
An ordinance creating a new article of City Code entitled "Camping on Public Property"
An ordinance amending the City Charter to modify City Manager residency requirements
Information on registering to vote, early voting, and precinct locations for Election Day is here.
You can find a sample ballot with the text of the proposed ordinances here.
