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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.

OPENING RECEPTION: The Arts Center will host an opening reception for two art exhibitions: D&E Senators Art Exhibition and "Revisiting Penpoctura" a solo Exhibition by Kevin Woodcock on. Feb. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m.

GROUND HOG FEED: The Central Upshur Lions Club would like to invite everyone to break that cabin fever and come on out to the 33rd Annual Groundhog Feed fundraising breakfast/brunch on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Banks District VFD / Community Center at Rock Cave from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. The menu includes pancakes and sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee, juice, and milk. It is a freewill donation and proceeds from the fundraising event are used to support the club's community activities including eyeglasses and exams for those who cannot afford them, sight conservation education, projects in support of the youth of the county, and maintaining wheelchairs and strollers for use by visitors to the West Virginia Wildlife Center.

BROWN BAG CONCERT: The Arts Center will host a free Brown Bag Concert with Pam Roberts on Feb. 21 at noon.

FREE LECTURE SERIES: "Nature's New Deal – The Monongahela National Forest" lecture at the Kump Education Center Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Robert C. Whetsell, U.S. Forest Service archaeologist, will present this second talk of the Woodlands Heritage Lecture Series focusing on the extensive restoration efforts that took place from 1933-1942 that created the beautiful forest we enjoy today. The lecture is free and open to the public. Easy access to parking behind the historic Kump House, 401 Randolph Ave. (across from Kroger) via Seneca Road. Funding assistance provided by the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area. For more information visit www.kumpeducationcenter.org.

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.

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