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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.
OUR TOWN SCARECROW EVENT: Scarecrows will be distributed from the Dann Building today from 1-4 p.m. (during Art Walk). Must be present to pick up materials; no early reservations. Return finished scarecrows to Dann Building on Sept. 8 from 4-6:30 p.m.. Scarecrows removed from the streets on Sept. 30. If you want yours back you are responsible to remove it before 9 a.m. that morning. For more information, call 304-636-0415.
HOMECOMING: The annual homecoming at Harrison Community Church at Mabie will be held on Sunday. The day will begin at 10 a.m. with Sunday School and a fellowship dinner will follow in the pavilion around noon. An afternoon service will begin around 2 p.m. with special singing by the Kerm Lanham group from Buckhannon. Rev. Jerry Murrell of Buckhannon will be the guest speaker. Rev. Sean Barnett welcomes all to attend.
GOSPEL SING: The Brethren Church in Junior will host a gospel sing and dinner on Sunday at 11 a.m. to noon. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 304-637-0728 or 304-576-3895.
ELKINS MARINE CORPS LEAGUE: will host their monthly meeting 6 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Steer Steakhouse. The group is currently recruiting new members. For more information, call Greg Irwin at 304-704-5758.
BUCKWHEAT AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Randolph Lodge IOOF will host a sourdough buckwheat breakfast from 7 a.m. until noon Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Lodge Hall on the Beverly Five-lane. Breakfast will include sourdough buckwheat cakes, regular pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage, milk, coffee and orange juice.
ELKINS PURPLE MAJESTIES: will crown a new queen on Sept. 11 at Stonewall Jackson Resort. The crowning of the queen will take place at 11:30 a.m. A buffet lunch will begin at noon. Please make reservations by calling Carol Helmick at 304-614-0359.
CAMP HOPE BENEFIT DINNER: will be Saturday, Sept. 16, from noon to 7 p.m. at Crim Memorial United Methodist Church, 78 Pike Street Philippi, WV 26416, You can call for advanced tickets at 304-366-8345. The meal will consist of Uncle V's Kickin' Chicken smoked on site and sides.
HOUSE TOUR TUESDAYS: Free public tours of the historic Kump House continue every Tuesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. throughout the summer. New Wild, Wonderful Woods interpretive displays and upstairs rooms are included in the tour. The house is located at 401 Randolph Ave., Elkins (across from Kroger) and parking is available in the rear, accessible via Seneca Road. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. For more information, email kumpec@gmail.com or visit www.kumpeducationcenter.org.
MSFF GRAND FEATURE PARADE SEATS: Forest Festival Grand Feature Parade seats will be available at Otterbein United Methodist Church at 1100 South Davis Avenue in Elkins. The seats will go on sale on Tuesday, Sept. 5.