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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.
RANDOLPH COUNTY REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Pizza Hut in Elkins. Candidates for the next election will be present.
TVHS ALUMNI GATHERING: Tygarts Valley High School is inviting alumni to the 100th graduation set for 7 p.m. on Thursday at the football field 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. 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 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 today. For more information or to make reservations, call 304-636-1650 today.
ADOPT A TREE PROGRAM: is now underway by the Elkins Tree Board (ETB). Ten trees will be distributed throughout the five Elkins' wards. Priority will be given to residents who plant the tree in the front of their homes to maximize benefit to the streetscape and urban forest. Residents apply by contacting the ETB at elkinstreeboard@gmail.com. Applications are due by June 1. Tree must be planted within two weeks of receipt. Applications may also be picked up at Elkins City Hall.
BINGO: Elkins Babe Ruth Baseball will host bingo on Saturday, June 3, at the Phil Gainer Center. Early Bird Drawing of $100 on May 20. Doors open at 5 p.m.; Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Concessions will be available. Chinese and silent auctions, and a 50/50 drawing. Tickets may be purchased from players, coaches and at the field or by calling 304-591-2567.
PIE/CUPCAKE CONTEST: The Barbour County Community Educational Outreach Services (CEOS) will be sponsoring the 2023 Blue and Gray Reunion Pie/Cupcake Contest on Saturday, June 3, on the Barbour County Courthouse Square in Philippi. There are three categories: Children (up to 16 years old), Amateur and Commercial. Bring your best baked goods to the event between 10 a.m. and noon, judging will be at 1 p.m. If you are interested and would like the rules and registration information, you can go to the Barbour County WV CEOS Facebook page, email barbourceos@gmail.com or just give us a call at 304-669-6833. You can also go to the Barbour County Extension Service to get rules. Pre-registration is not required but encouraged.
FREE TREE PLANTING WORKSHOP: sponsored by the Elkins Tree Board will be Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. in the front lawn of the historic Gov. Kump House on Randolph Ave. (across from Kroger). Parking is available in the rear of the Kump House. ETB member and silviculturist Linda Burke will lead the workshop which will focus on proper timing and methods of successful tree planting and care. For updates and more Elkins Friends of Trees activities, follow the Elkins Friends of Trees Facebook page.
GOSPEL JAMBOREE: Valley Vista Camp located at 532 Valley Vista Lane Huttonsville will host a Friday night Gospel Jamboree on June 16, starting at 7.pm. The Lesters and other gospel acts will take the stage for a night of praise. The fun will continue on Saturday, June 17 at 7 p.m with another full evening of music. For more information, call 304-422-4581.