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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.
MISS AUTUMN ON THE DRYFORK PAGEANT: will be today 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 today 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 today. 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.
RUNNING FOR OFFICE 101: Randolph County Democratic Women and the County Executive Committee are hosting a Running for Office 101 event on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Beverly Heritage Center, 4 Court St., Beverly. Campaign info for potential candidates, campaign managers, and supporters will be available. Talk with experienced individuals and pick up resources. Light refreshments. For more information call 304-641-0751.
RANDOLPH COUNTY REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: will hold their Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 30, with a 4 p.m. social hour and a 5 p.m. dinner. The keynote speaker will be Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia Attorney General. For more information, call 304-636-1019.
MSFF FALL ART EXHIBIT DROPOFF: is Saturday,. Sept 30, between 9 a.m. and noon at The Arts Center. Free for all students in primary and secondary schools in West Virginia. Details and forms on the website at www.randolpharts.org under the Calendar tab titled "Call to Artists!"
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.
ART EXHIBIT: The Arts Center will host the MSFF Fall Juried Art Exhibition in the Great Hall Gallery. Teresa Mason has a solo exhibit titled, "What You See" in the Maxwell Gallery. The opening reception is set for Wednesday,. Oct. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibits will be open Thursday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Oct. 10 to Oct 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC: Visit the Appalachian Forest Discovery Center on Friday, Oct. 6 at 4:30 p.m. for a special musical performance by Fair Play. The event is free and open to all. The Richmond, Virginia-based band will play in the second floor event space of the Darden Mill. Downstairs, the Appalachian Forest Discovery Center will extend its hours until 6 p.m. to allow guests to visit the Material Culture: Wood and Weaving exhibit.
ELKINS PURPLE MAJESTIES: will be meet Oct. 9 at the Railyard Restaurant in Elkins. The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will begin at noon. The menu for lunch will be consist of pot rast with all the trimmings and a special dessert. Games will be played and prizes won with special drawings. To make reservations, please call Queen Carol Helmick at 304-636-0109 or 304-614-0359.
LAP DULCIMER BEGINNER'S WORKSHOP: Come celebrate the Forest Festival by learning a new instrument. From 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 6, the Appalachian Forest Discovery Center will host a free drop-in lesson on the lap dulcimer in the second floor event space at Darden Mill, open to beginners of all ages. Visitors are welcome to come in and out throughout the lesson as they explore all that the Darden Mill has to offer during the festival.