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Coffee & Community
Community event
Coffee, made together.
A relaxed gathering built around warm drinks, shared tables, and unforced conversation.
February 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Event overview
Coffee & Community is an activity-first gathering designed to make connection feel natural. You’ll find shared tables, warm drinks, and a calm rhythm that makes it easier to settle in.
The point is the experience — brew coffee or tea, enjoy the process, and let conversation happen when it happens. There’s no emphasis on expertise, tasting notes, or doing things “right.”
A coffee guide is present to explain the different brewing options and answer questions as they come up — helpful support without turning the room into a class.
Your Coffee Guide
Ava Breigner, host Coffee & Community.
Ava Breighner
Ava is a senior Fine Arts student at Frostburg State University and a student team member with the Tri State Growth and Commerce Coalition. With interests spanning arts, community engagement, and regional growth, Ava brings a creative and thoughtful perspective to collaborative work. She began working as a barista at Basecamp Coffee in 2024 and still fills in shifts from time to time.
Your Place
Cumberland Community Cafe
Cumberland Community Cafe is a welcoming, pay-what-you-can café built on the simple idea that good food and good company should be accessible to everyone. Warm, community-centered, and grounded in dignity, it’s a space where neighbors gather, connect, and share a table.
What you can expect
- Comfortable shared tables built for conversation
- Coffee and tea as a simple, hands-on activity
- Guidance available if you want it — never required
- Space to linger, talk, or just enjoy being there
No rotations, no loud icebreakers, no spotlight moments.
Typical arrival
You walk in and see something already in motion — people settling in, a table getting set up, and a simple way to join without needing an introduction.
You can take a minute to orient, grab a seat, and ease into the activity. Conversation usually grows out of what’s happening at the table.
Brewing options at a glance
Different brewing approaches simply offer different experiences.
| Method | What it tends to offer | Things to be aware of |
|---|---|---|
| French Press | Fuller texture and body | Some sediment |
| Pour-over | Cleaner, lighter cup | Takes a bit more attention |
| Immersion / infusion | Simple and forgiving | Less variation |
| Tea brewing | Aromatic and flexible | Steeping time matters |
There’s no “best” choice — just what you enjoy.
Good fit if you…
- Enjoy coffee, tea, or warm drinks
- Prefer low-pressure ways to meet people
- Like shared activities more than open mixers
- Appreciate calm, inclusive social spaces
No experience needed. Curiosity is plenty.
Accessibility & inclusion
- Quiet-friendly and conversation-oriented
- Clear expectations and predictable structure
- Support available if anything feels unclear
If you have accessibility needs, feel free to reach out ahead of time — we’ll do what we can.
Location, timing & contribution
Time: February 28 @ 3:00 pm – About 90 minutes
Suggested contribution: Optional contributions help cover supplies and support future events. If cost is a barrier, you’re still welcome.
FREE : Optional Contribution
Ticket
You can reserve ($0.00) without choosing a contribution amount today and decide later.