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This is probably Taste of Parkersburg, which is May 29 & 30 downtown (Bi-centennial Park next to the Blennerhasset). It's become a very popular annual event. On housing, talking to a local realtor today, she said the housing market is very tight in the area right now.
I agree with the comments on the Actors Guild and the running/walking club. There is a publication called the Bullentin Board and it is available on line (think they charge a fee)....this has a lot of rental properties listed. I actually work and live downtown and there isn't a lot to do, but events to happen....they have a haunted walking tour in the fall that I recommend....they talk a lot about the history of Parkersburg sites in the Juliana/Ann Street area. There is a victorian tea and house tour in December in the historical district and a garden tour in June. There is a multi-cultural festival in June at the city park....that may be an organization you would want to volunteer for. Vienna has a mall and a lot of restaurants. There isn't a lot to do in Williamstown, but a people live there because it is quiet and safe and has decent schooling. Marietta has kept a lot of their historical attributes and it is an easy town to drive/walk around. Are you moving here to work for the govn't? I only ask as I do and could give you more information once you move here.
I agree with the comments on the Actors Guild and the running/walking club. There is a publication called the Bullentin Board and it is available on line (think they charge a fee)....this has a lot of rental properties listed. I actually work and live downtown and there isn't a lot to do, but events to happen....they have a haunted walking tour in the fall that I recommend....they talk a lot about the history of Parkersburg sites in the Juliana/Ann Street area. There is a victorian tea and house tour in December in the historical district and a garden tour in June. There is a multi-cultural festival in June at the city park....that may be an organization you would want to volunteer for. Vienna has a mall and a lot of restaurants. There isn't a lot to do in Williamstown, but a people live there because it is quiet and safe and has decent schooling. Marietta has kept a lot of their historical attributes and it is an easy town to drive/walk around. Are you moving here to work for the govn't? I only ask as I do and could give you more information once you move here.
Yes, I am moving there in two weeks, and will start a new job (government) early May. I would like to volunteer for the multi-culture event in June. I found a place to live in Vienna, and am guessing it will be a short commute. Thank you for the information. The electricity company has 'upcoming events' listed, and I will look into the Bulletin Board, as well. Best regards, Connie
No I haven't, still contemplating, but will be making a move soon....still leaning toward Parkersburg, but taking my time. I do try to land in places that are pretty, inexpensive with as low a crime rate as I can find. I want a smallish area...without the traffic and crowds. If NH or VT were cheaper, I would consider those places as well. Cause I prefer rural regions without a lot of people....but there is nothing cheap about New England, it seems to be more in line with the Northwest here, which is becoming all too expensive and fast...
You won't find anything nicer any cheaper. Your neighbor is a musician. You'll find random jams in the town square three doors up. No worry about crowds outside of cyclists on the rail trail that runs through town.
20 minutes outside of Parkersburg. There is a small river that runs across the street. (Well below street level so there is while a very remote chance not much of a chance of flooding)
There are two restaurants with one having killer BBQ. They will BBQ out doors on their deck right across the street from this building in the summer.
Update on move to Parkersburg: The area is beautiful, as I expected. This region of the U.S. is magnificent! There are many good things about the move, as well as a few concerns.
Another concern is what appears to be 'standoffish' attitudes. Being a very friendly person, I try to greet people with a kind smile and try to start a small conversation. Sad that some responses are very negative. Being one who is interested in the history of where I live / visit, it sounds like Parkersburg area was booming in the 1900's, and has fallen greatly over the last 30 years. It would be exciting to be a contributor to the renewed growth .... invest, pay taxes, be a part of the community ...
... to sum it up, it is a beautiful area, has a great deal of history, and I hope to remain.
Check out Marietta. They are pretty proud of their history and are doing things to promote it quite often. There are a few that promote historical Parkersburg and they are very knowledgeable but the city (elected officials) are pretty lame. (as I imagine you are reading and hearing about)
The concerts at Point Park are doing very well and are fun.
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