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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.
ELKINS PURPLE MAJESTIES: will crown a new queen today at Railyard Restaurant in Elkins. The crowning of the queen will take place at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will begin at noon. Please make reservations by calling Carol Helmick at 304-614-0359.
ELKINS-RANDOLPH COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY: will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the airport terminal building.
RANDOLPH COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Kump Education Center classroom immediately following the Executive Committee meeting. Plans for upcoming events and fundraisers will be discussed. Everyone is welcome to attend and bring a friend or friends. For more information call 304-641-0751.
RANDOLPH COUNTY DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: will meet Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the Kump Education Center classroom. The CER grant, bylaws, candidate recruitment and plans for the rest of 2023 will be discussed. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information call 304-641-0751.
ALLEGHENY REGIONAL FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY: will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the library at the IOOF Building located on the Beverly Five-lane. Those interested in genealogy are encouraged to attend and become a member of ARFHS. For more information, call 304-636-1650 or 304-636-8258.
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.
RANDOLPH COUNTY FARM BUREAU: will have a dinner meeting on Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at Camp Pioneer. Karen Malick will speak concerning J.B. Insurance of West Virginia. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact 304-338-6010.
JOHN HART CHAPTER DAR: will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 1:30 p.m. in the Maxwell Room at the Randolph County Community Arts Center. There will be a program and refreshments. For more information about the meeting and/or about how to join DAR, call 304 642-8320.
MISS AUTUMN ON THE DRYFORK PAGEANT: will be Sept. 23 at 3 p.m. Harman School. School age (1-12 grade) (Sportswear and formal wear); Ages 0-5 (not yet in grade school. The application deadline is Sept. 11. All Profits go to the Dryfork Recreation Center in Harman. For more information contact Alison Warner at 304-668-5540.
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. Parade seats may be reserved by calling the church office at 304-636-0569 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All seats must be paid for by Monday, Oct. 2.
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 Pavilion. 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. Donations of gently used books, movies, games, and puzzles also taken at this time. 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.