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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.
89TH BEVERLY SCHOOL ALUMNI BANQUET: will be today 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.
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.
REVIVAL: Crystal Springs Church will be having revival June 1-3 at 6 p.m., and Sunday, June 4 at 11 a.m. The speaker will be Bobby Lambert, with special singing each service.
YARD SALE: The Orlena United Methodist Church at Gilman will host a yard sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3. Lunch and home made goods will also be available for purchase.
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.
GOSPEL SING: Gould Christian Church,Gould Road in Adrian, will host a Gospel Sing June 3 at 4p.m. Singers will be the Strings of Faith and others, Everyone Welcome. For more information, contact Pastor Skyler Wood at 304-614-1867
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.
HOMECOMING: The Lambert Community Church will host a homecoming event on June 11 beginning at 10 a.m. The guest speaker will be Jerry Ayers and a covered dish dinner will follow.
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.
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.
REUNION: Belington High School will host a reunion at 5 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Steer Steakhouse in Elkins. Each individual will pay for their own dinner. This is an invitation for anyone who attended BHS along with family and friends. Please RSVP by July 5. For more information and to RSVP, call Don Keen at 843-251-5376, JR Robinson at 304-838-4711, Ruth Ann Becket at 304-771-1069 or Jeanie Coontz at 304-823-1183. Future reunions will be held on the first Saturday in August.
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.
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 4:30-6:30 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.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Monday at 6 p.m. at the Refinery in the Seneca Mall. For more information, call 304-642-1244.