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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.
VOTER DRIVE: The Randolph County Democrats will be holding a voter registration drive on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in front of The Sewing Center, the corner of Third Street and Davis Avenue. Everyone is invited to stop by, get information, and register to vote. For more information, call 304-641-0751.
WOMAN'S CLUB: The GFWC Woman's Club of Elkins will hold the monthly meeting on Tuesday at the Augusta Dance Pavilion on the D&E Campus. Social time will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m.. Meat, drinks and tableware will be provided. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information call 304-641-0751.
RANDOLPH COUNTY FARM BUREAU: will have a dinner meeting Tuesday 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 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.
RANDOLPH COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL: will meet Friday, Sept. 29, at the Steer Steakhouse in Elkins. The meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. WV Caring will present the program. Please bring auction items to support the scholarship program. All retirees are welcome. For additional information, call 304-636-7649.
MISS AUTUMN ON THE DRYFORK PAGEANT: will be Saturday 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.
UPSHUR COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY: offering a free residential paper shred event on Saturday from 9 a.m. to Noon at 395 Mudlick Road, across from the Transfer Station.
HEALTH SCREENING: The Elkins Kiwanis Club will be offering their fall Health Awareness Screening on Saturday. It will be held at the Randolph County Senior Center from 7 to 10 a.m. Other tests are available for an additional fee. This an excellent opportunity to catch potential health problems such as diabetes, kidney disease or heart disease at an early stage. No appointment is necessary and most insurances are accepted with a doctor's script. For more information call 1-800-524-3414. You can also visit PAS Medical Laboratory's facebook page or their website at www.pamedlabs.com.
12-HOUR BASEMENT SALE: First United Methodist Church will host a 12-hour basement sale Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit mission projects of United Women in Faith. Grab bags will be available 7-8 p.m.
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.