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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.
BUTTERFLY SALE: Our Town, Inc. will host a Butterfly Sale, the painted butterflies that are exhibited downtown, on Saturday 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. Saturday. 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.
CEMETERY CAKEWALK: will be Saturday at the Talbott Community Building on the Talbott Road. Proceeds will benefit the Talbott Cemetery. Kitchen opens at 5 p.m., with the cakewalk at 7 p.m.
MEALS ON WHEELS: Meals on Wheels of Randolph County's annual business meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 17, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the board room of the Davis Medical Center on Gorman Avenue. All current and past board members and volunteers are invited to attend. Please call the office at 304-636-4919 to reserve your spot.
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.
RANDOLPH COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL: will hold ITS May meeting Friday, May 19 at 12:30 p.m. at the Steer Steakhouse. Scholarship winners will be announced. a silent auction for scholarships will be held. All retired school personnel are welcome.
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.
VFW POST 5781: will host a 12-gauge shotgun event May 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the post home in Harman. Refreshments will be provided. For information, contact Danie Ours at 304-227-4348.
GOSPEL SING: Valley Bend Presbyterian Church in East Dailey will host a gospel sing on May 20 at 7:pm. Featuring the Chewnings. Everyone welcome.
TVHS ALUMNI GATHERING: Tygarts Valley High School is inviting alumni to the 100th graduation set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, at the football if the weather allows. If the graduation is held inside the gymnasium, there will only be limited room for families of the 2023 graduating class. There will also be an alumni gathering at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 26. The cafeteria will be open for quiet conversation and the gym will be used for dancing and reminiscing. The FFA will host a chicken burn on Saturday, May 27, and school tours will be available starting in the cafeteria from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
89TH BEVERLY SCHOOL ALUMNI BANQUET: will be Saturday, May 27 at the Beverly Elementary School gymnasium. Registration and social hour will be from 5-6 p.m. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. Everyone who attended Beverly School is invited to attend. The deadline for reservations is Saturday, May 13. For more information or to make reservations, call 304-636-1650 on or before May 13.
TOPS 0590 MILL CREEK: meets at the Russell Memorial Library in Mill Creek every Wednesday. Weigh-in is from 10:30-10:45 a.m. Meeting following weigh in. For information contact Jane Robinson at 304 338-6403
EHS CLASS OF 1973: Elkins High School class of 1973 is planning its 50th class reunion for Aug. 11 and 12. If you are planning to attend, contact Laurella Hardesty Lawrence at 304-636-7874 by July 1.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PICKING: Jam sessions sponsored by Augusta Heritage Center at the Boiler House Theater at Davis & Elkins College will be on Wednesdays. Country music jams will now be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Old-Time Music jams are from 7 to 9 p.m. Please check the Datebook postings, or call 304-642-2369 for directions, bad weather cancellations, and to be placed on an email list for emergency weather cancellations.
TOPS 0599: will meet Thursdays at the Good Shepherd Church at 312 Wilson Street in Elkins, with weigh in from 4-4:30 p.m. with a meeting to follow. For more information, call Sandy at 304-591-2828 or Carolyn at 304-636-3109.