🌱 How to grab seats for “The Wiz” in Morgantown Oct. 16
Morgantown, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Morgantown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How to grab seats for “The Wiz” in Morgantown Oct. 16
- How Morgantown will host West Virginia’s oncology community this October.
- How Morgantown families can plug into 4-H Week starting Sunday
Also on today's calendar: WVU Medicine Emergency Management Symposium and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.
- Sunday: A passing morning shower, temps: high: 72, low: 51.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• National tour of ‘The Wiz' coming to Morgantown Oct. 16 (wvnews.com) — A national tour of the Tony-winning musical “The Wiz” hits Morgantown on Oct. 16 at WVU’s Canady Creative Arts Center, with tickets available online, by phone, or at the box office. The show brings a soulful, all-Black reimagining of “The Wizard of Oz” as part of the University Arts Series, which also includes big-name productions later this season. 
• Amanda Impellizzeri։ West Virginia Oncology Society Announces 2026 Fall Conference in Morgantown (oncodaily.com) — Oncology professionals from across West Virginia are being invited to a complimentary West Virginia Oncology Society Fall Conference at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The evening program will cover rural oncology, access to care, and cutting-edge therapies, giving local clinicians a chance to learn, network, and strengthen cancer care close to home.
• West Virginia to celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 4-10 (wvnews.com) — Morgantown-based WVU Extension is helping lead West Virginia’s celebration of National 4-H Week from Oct. 4–10, with programs available in all 55 counties. Local kids can tap into STEM, agriculture, health, and leadership activities through WVU and West Virginia State University, plus special offerings with state natural resources educators and hands-on tools like robotics, virtual reality sandboxes, and more.
📸 Around Morgantown
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Me & My Girls — Mean Girls Night →
Babylon Nightclub, 335 High Street, Morgantown
9:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers, 389 Spruce Street Floor 2, Morgantown
7:00 pm -
Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board →
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Library Board Meeting →
Morgantown, WV Calendar Morgantown, WV 26505
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Planning Commission Meeting →
Morgantown, WV Calendar, 389 Spruce Street Floor 2, Morgantown
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Health and Wellness Commission Meeting →
Morgantown, WV Calendar, 300 Spruce Street, Morgantown
7:00 pm -
WVU Medicine Emergency Management Symposium →
1 Alumni Drive, Morgantown
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Morgantown Office Open House →
601 Venture Dr #250, Morgantown
4:00 pm -
Behind the Scenes at MCCAC – Understanding Forensic Interviews: An Open House Experience →
Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center, 909 Greenbag Road, Morgantown
5:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Monday October 12
Friday October 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers, 389 Spruce Street Floor 2, Morgantown
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Miles for Migraine - West Virginia 2026 →
Hazel Ruby McQuain Park, 185 Garrett St, Morgantown
9:30 am -
Miles for Migraine West Virginia →
Hazel Ruby McQuain Park, 185 Garrett St, Morgantown
9:30 am
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Have a wonderful day!!
#hairmechanix #morgantownwv #WVU #barber #WestVirginia (Nextdoor Cheat Landing)
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Morgantown. Apply here.
- CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Retail Reset Merchandiser in Morgantown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morgantown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Westover
- JoAnn Forman (dominionpost.com)
Cheat Lake
- Bird conservation center holds free open house every Friday (wdtv.com)
Fairmont
- Marshall swimming and diving set to begin regular season at Fairmont State and WVU (therealwv.com)
- New pilates studio opens in South Fairmont, offering classes for all ages (wdtv.com)
- Flock Cameras and Data Centers: Flock Safety cameras in WV (uticaphoenix.net)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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