Charley West BBQ Fest is this Saturday!

The annual Charley West BBQ Fest is this Saturday, May 16, and we are excited to host this event. The CWBF is our annual fundraiser that helps us provide free after-school and summer programs for West Side families. Proceeds from the CWBF go directly to the Bob Burdette Center and help us keep our programs free for students. We will have two BBQ tasting competitions and live music performances that the ... Continue Reading »

Celebrating Citizen Science Month

This month is Citizen Science Month! Citizen Science Month emphasizes and celebrates the importance of involving the public in scientific research. It is organized by SciStarter and founded on the belief that everyone has a place in science. It also promotes collective action, bringing people together around the world to contribute to a variety of scientific projects. Citizen Science Month aligns with our goals at the Bob Burdette Center. Through ... Continue Reading »

Meet the Bands for the Charley West BBQ Fest

The Charley West BBQ Fest is quickly approaching! This annual fundraiser supports the Bob Burdette Center and brings the community together for a great day of food, friendly competition, and live entertainment. This year’s festival will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on May 16, 2026, at City Center at Slack Plaza in Charleston, WV. Attendees can look forward to barbecue cooking competitions, along with live music performances throughout ... Continue Reading »

Charley West BBQ Fest Is Gearing Up

We are officially four months out from the annual Charley West BBQ Fest! The Charley West BBQ Fest is our annual fundraiser supporting the Bob Burdette Center. This year’s event will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on May 16, 2026, at City Center at Slack Plaza in Charleston, WV. The festival will feature three barbecue cooking competitions and live music throughout the event. Two of the cooking competitions ... Continue Reading »

Mark Cable Concert

Emmanuel Baptist Church to host free concert

On September 27th at 6:30pm, Emmanuel Baptist Church will host a free concert featuring Mark Cable in the Great Night Out. Emmanuel Baptist Church is the parent of the Bob Burdette Center and is the location of our main afterschool care site. Cable is a Christian singer/songwriter and comedian who incorporates a mixture of music and humor ... Continue Reading »