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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.
EHS CLASS OF 1957: will host the 66th reunion on Friday with a casual get together at the Odd Fellows Lodge and Saturday, Aug. 5, with breakfast at The Lunch Box and dinner at the Steer Stakehouse. For more information, call 304-636-3937.
YARD AND CRAFT SALE: The St. Patricks Church will be holding an indoor yard sale and craft sale on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at the St. Patricks Parish Hall on Coalton. All sellers are welcome and concessions will be available. For more information or to reserve a table call 304-591-3080.
REUNION: Belington High School will host a reunion at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Stear 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.
FUNDRAISER: The Kasson & Nestorville Churches are having a yard sale, hot dog and bake sale Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nestorville Community Church. Located at the intersection of Route 92 N & 38 E. Take out will be available. Everyone is welcome.
MOUNTAINEER CHAPTER OF IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE: will host an event for new and inexperienced shooters on Saturday at the IWLA shooting range. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. with a safety lesson, and shooting will begin at 1 p.m. For additional information, please contact Ray Mearns, president, at 304-621-1390, or Charlie Friddle, shooting sports coordinator, at 304-724-9254.
BEVERLY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: will be having an Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church in Beverly. The sale will benefit Church Mission projects. Baked goods will also be available.
RANDOLPH COUNTY DEMOCRATS: are holding their annual picnic fundraiser on Thursday, August 10, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Elkins City Park (large pavilion). This year's theme is "Let Freedom and Democracy Ring." There will be music, a 50/50 drawing, a hand-crocheted shawl auction, and a dessert auction.There will also be a recognition of the Randolph County "Democrat of the Year." Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish to share and a dessert to be auctioned. Drinks and tableware will be provided. This is a family friendly event and all are welcome. For more information call 304-641-0751.
MEATBALL HOAGIE FUNDRAISER: There will be a meatball hoagie sale on Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Beverly Fire Hall. The sale is a fundraiser for Chris See and the hoagies are being made by the St. Patrick's Guild of Coalton. Carry-out or delivery is available. Contact Jim at 304-546-6477 for more information.
PURPLE MAJESTIES: The Elkins Purple Majesties Red Hatters will meet Aug. 14 at Ellie Mays Restaurant at Elk Springs Resort in Monterville. Lunch of trout or chicken will be served at noon. If you are attending this luncheon and would like to carpool or for directions, meet at the Big Lots parking lot at 9:45 a.m. For reservations for this luncheon, please call Queen Connie Collins at 304-478-4710.
EHS CLASS OF 1973: will host the 50th reunion at the Phil Gainer Community Center on Friday, Aug. 11, from 7-10 p.m. Dinner and activities will be at Camp Pioneer at Beverly on Aug. 12 starting at 5 p.m. Reminisce with 65 classmates from 10 states. Reservations are required. For more information, call Laurella at 304-636-7847.
ROSIE THE RIVETER CELEBRATION: Our Town, Inc. is hosting the third Rosie the Riveter Celebration at Halliehurst Mansion on the campus of Davis and Elkins College on Saturday, Aug. 12, at 1:30 -3 p.m.. A program will occur along with the induction of five new Rosies followed by light refreshments. Space is limited. Reservations may be made to 304-636-0415.
RANDOLPH COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL: August meeting will be Friday, Aug. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Homestead Community Center in Dailey. This is a covered dish dinner. An auction for the Scholarship Fund will be held. Please bring a dish and an item for the auction. All Randolph County retired school personnel are welcome. For more information, call 304-636-7649.
PICKIN' IN THE PARK: Pickin' in the Park will take place each week at Elkins City Park on Wednesday nights through the summer. Co-sponsored by the Augusta Heritage Center and Elkins Parks and Recreation. The Country Music Jam Sessions start at 4:30 p.m. in the Small Pavilion, and the Old-Time Music Jam Sessions start at 6:30 p.m. in the raised Sycamore Street Pavillion. Both events 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. Those who can bring a chair and a flashlight may find it helpful to do so. For more information, call 304-642-2369.
USED BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Library Used Book Sale and Donation drop off. Every Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Davis Avenue location of the Library. All funds collected will go towards the new building fund.
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.
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.