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EDITOR'S NOTE: The Datebook is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Because of numerous entries, items may appear for only one week. Entries appear in chronological order and as there is space. The deadline for submissions is 4 p.m.
REVIVAL: at Markley Chapel will be through Sunday. Junior Perdue will be the leading evangelist, with special singing each night. Services will be at 6 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday.
BASEMENT SALE: The United Women in Faith will host a basement sale at the First United Methodist Church, 52 S. Florida St., Buckhannon 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Gently used items including clothing, housewares and other miscellaneous items for sale.
YARD SALE FUNDRAISER: Washington District Community Club yard sale fundraiser will be Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Washington District Volunteer Fire Company in Tallmansville (Upshur County). In addition to yard sale items, hot dogs, baked goods, coffee, soda and water will be sold. Proceeds support people in need in our community, including the Washington District Volunteer Fire Company and Washington District Elementary School.
ANNUAL INSIDE YARD & BAKE SALE: by the Mt Carmel Baptist Church Ladies Missionary will be Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. The church is located beside the Randolph County 4-H. Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., with lunch from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the group's Annual Mission Goals.
COMMUNITY BABY PANTRY: There will be Community Baby Pantry at the Phil Gainer Community Center 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday. The community baby pantry is open to all Randolph County families with children under the age of five years old. All children are welcome to diapers, wipes, formula, hygiene products, and more. All items are free of charge.
ELIMINATION DINNER: The Elkins VFW will be hosting an Elimination Dinner/Drawing Saturday. Happy Hour will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with the dinner/drawing scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Other special drawings and raffles will take place during the event. For more information stop by or call the VFW.
BLOCK PARTY: will be Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m, on 2nd Street and Henry Avenue in Elkins. The event will feature bounce houses, yard games, free food, special music by Nashville recording artist Anthony Mossburg, and more.
CHICKEN BBQ: A Chicken Burn BBQ benefiting the Elkins United Christian Community Center will be held Saturday starting at 11 a.m. The event will be at the old IGA parking lot across from Davis Electric. Meals include a half chicken, applesauce, chips, dessert cake and a water. Meals can be purchased in person on site and online. Visit elkinsuccc.net and click on Chicken Burn BBQ tickets in the upper right side of the Home page.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: will be at St. Patrick Parish Hall in Coalton on Sunday, May 7 from noon to 5 p.m. Dine-in or carry out. Separate prices for adults and children under 10 years old.
PURPLE MAJESTIES: The May get together for the Elkins Purple Majesties will be held Monday, May 8, at Sweet T's Country Kitchen Restaurant, 6087 Seneca Trail, Valley Bend, at 11:30 .a.m. The menu will consist of chicken or tuna salad. Please let Connie Collins at 304-478-4710 noon on Thursday, May 4, if you are coming or need to cancel. If leaving a message, please indicate your menu choice. As always, guests and new members are welcome to join.
RANDOLPH COUNTY DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: will meet Tuesday, May 9, at 5 p.m. at the Kump Education Center. Ideas for fundraisers and plans for outreach events will be discussed. This meeting is open to all interested individuals. For more information call or text 304-641-0751.
BUTTERFLY SALE: Our Town, Inc. will host a Butterfly Sale, the painted butterflies that are exhibited downtown, on Saturday, May 13, from 1-3 p.m. at the Dann Building at the corner of Third St and Davis Ave.directly across from Elkins Sewing Center. Those on reserve must be picked up that day or call to make other arrangements; otherwise, first come, first served. For more information, call 304-636-0415.
HOOKED ON FISHING NOT ON DRUGS: Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs at the Phil Gainer Community Center is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 13. HOFNOD is a non-profit event that promotes outdoor recreation while educating local youth on the dangers of substance abuse. All participants can expect door prizes, games, resource vendors, and a functioning concession stand.
FUNDRAISING EVENT: Davis Medical Center Volunteer Services will host a Books Are Fun Fundraising Event on Thursday, May 18, from 6:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Marketplace Lobby. Lots of books and gift items will be available for purchase. Show your Books Are Fun receipt and receive a 20% discount in the Gift Garden Gift Shop and a $1 off any Grande or Venti size beverage at Starbucks WPS on the day of this event.
USED BOOK SALE: The Elkins-Randolph Library Book Sale is organized by the Friends of the Library (Bookhounds). Funds are being raised to support the renovation and expansion of the Library. For more information, visit \http://elkinslibrary.com/friends-of-the-library–bookhounds. The sale is at the damaged library location, 416 Davis Avenue, Elkins on Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friends of the Library members will have private access to the sale from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 19.
EMMA SCOTT ANNUAL PLANT SALE: The Emma Scott Garden Club presents its "Ninth Annual, Floral, Food and Fun" event on Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Randolph County Community Arts Center. Plants will be offered for a reasonable price along with bazaar items and freshly baked goods. Proceeds from the event help fund the club's many projects throughout the year. Contact Bobbi at 304-636-0415 for more information.