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PICKIN' IN THE PARK: Wednesday Night Pickin' In The Park returns to Elkins City Park every Wednesday night through the summer, beginning today. 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.
TYGART VALLEY HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATION: Board of Directors will meet today at 6:30 p.m. in the dining hall at the Homestead Community and Event Center in Dailey. For more information, contact Tom Rennix at 304-940-1855.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: The Randolph County Special Olympics spaghetti dinner will be Saturday at the Beverly Fire Hall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and drink. Tickets can be purchased from any coach or volunteer. Sauce is made by Jim Rossi of the Coalton cooks. Call 304- 338-4354, 304-621-0522 or 304-642-9425 for more information
FREE TREE PLANTING WORKSHOP: sponsored by the Elkins Tree Board will be Saturday 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.
CHICKEN BBQ: will be offered at Philipps Chapel United Methodist Church Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. Meals will include half a chicken, baked beans and a side, with desert and a drink. Half-chickens will also be for sale on their own. For more information, call 304-636-6846.
LIONS CLUB OF ELKINS CHICKEN BBQ: will be on Saturday at the parking lot across from Davis Electrical Service on Randolph Avenue (former IGA). The meal will include half a chicken, two side items, roll, dessert and bottled water. The meals will be ready for drive-thru and walk-up pickup by 10:30 a.m.
HOMECOMING: The Lambert Community Church will host a homecoming event Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. The guest speaker will be Jerry Ayers and a covered dish dinner will follow.
HOT DOG MEAL: to benefit Marsha Taylor, suffering from brain cancer, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the main dining hall at 4-H Camp Pioneer. The meal will consist of two hot dogs, macaroni salad, a bag of chips and a drink. For more information, call Harvey Taylor at 304-338-2087.