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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: Crystal Springs Church will have revival today through Sunday at 6 p.m., and Sunday at 11 a.m. The speaker will be Bobby Lambert, with special singing each service.
HOT DOG SALE: Whitmer United Methodist Church will sponsor a hot dog sale from noon to 5 p.m. today. Proceeds will benefit the church youth group for Vacation Bible School.
YARD SALE: The Orlena United Methodist Church at Gilman will host a yard sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Lunch and home made goods will also be available for purchase.
BINGO: Elkins Babe Ruth Baseball will host bingo today at the Phil Gainer Center. 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 today at 4 p.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 today 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.
PICKIN' IN THE PARK: Wednesday Night Pickin' In The Park returns to Elkins City Park every Wednesday night through the summer beginning June 6. The jam sessions are co-sponsored by the Augusta Heritage Center and Elkins Parks & Recreation and will continue weekly until cold weather returns. The Country Music Jam Sessions begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Small Pavilion and the Old-Time Music Jam Sessions start at 7 p.m. in the raised Sycamore Street Pavilion. Both events will run for at least two hours, and are welcome to continue until the musicians are ready to stop. All acoustic instruments are welcome, as well as singers, dancers, and listeners, but please, no amplifiers or sound systems are permitted. There are picnic tables and light in the pavilions, but those who can bring a chair and a flashlight may find it helpful to do so.