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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.
RANDOLPH COUNTY DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: will meet today at 5 p.m. at the Kump Education Center. Everyone is welcome to attend.
BROWN BAG CONCERT: The Arts Center will host a Brown Bag Concert today featuring a performance by Jerry Pingley. The event is free.
LANTERN TOURS: will explore the darker stories of historic Beverly by a lantern-lit tour on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. each evening. Check-in will be at the Beverly Heritage Center. The tours are presented by the Beverly Heritage Center. There is a cost for tickets.
BUCKWHEAT AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Randolph Lodge IOOF will host a sourdough buckwheat at the Lodge Hall on the Beverly Five-lane on Saturday from 7 a.m. until noon. The menu will include sourdough buckwheat cakes, regular pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs, milk, coffee or orange juice. Apple butter will also be available.
CEMETERY MEETING: On Saturday, Hemlock Community Mt. Olive Cemetery Association meeting will be at 6 p.m. at Mt. Olive Church. Revised by-laws will be presented to the association for approval. Officers for 2024 to be elected. The public is invited.
USED BOOK SALE: held by the Friends of the Elkins-Randolph County Library, on Saturday, Oct. 21, and on Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the old library located at 416 Davis Ave. Money raised goes toward renovation and expansion of the building which was severely damaged by roof leaks in 2021. The sale ends Oct. 28, then closed for winter.
MEAT SHOOT: hosted by VFW Post 5781 will be Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the post home in Harman. Refreshments will be provided. The last shoot of 2023 will be held on Nov. 18. For information, contact Danie Ours at 304-227-4349.
HALLOWEEN CAKEWALK: will be Saturday at the Talbott Community Building on the Talbott Road. The kitchen will open at 5 p.m., with the cakewalk at 7 p.m. Proceeds will go to the Talbott Community Building.
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR: Randolph Chapter 74 Order of the Eastern Star October meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 26 Randolph Avenue, Elkins. Monthly meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month. All members are welcome.
HOUSE TOUR TUESDAYS: The historic Kump House will be open to the public Tuesday afternoons through Oct. 24 from 3-5 p.m. New Wild, Wonderful Woods interpretive displays and upstairs rooms are included in the tour as well as a self-guided Tree Walk. 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.