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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.
REVIVAL: There will be a revival at Hunters Fork Gospel Lighthouse on Hunters Fork road just outside of Belington. Preaching will be Rev Brice Utt. It will run today through Saturday, March 23, starting at 7 p.m. each night.
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Literacy Volunteers of Randolph County will celebrate its 40th anniversary today from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Elkins-Randolph County YMCA. The public is invited to join the celebration.
DAR MEETING: John Hart Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Wednesday, March 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Randolph County Arts Center. A program about the life of John Adams will be presented by Julia Elbon. Refreshments will be served. For information about DAR membership, email mccbab@aol.com, or call 304 642-8320.
NATURE AND THE ECONOMY IN APPALACHIA: lecture Wednesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. at the Kump Education Center, Elkins. This the third free presentation of the Woodlands Heritage Lecture series funded in part by the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area. It features Eriks Brolis, Director, Economic Development and Strategic Initiatives of The Nature Conservancy. Park in the rear of the Kump House, 401 Randolph Ave. across from Kroger. Easy access off Seneca Road.
HANDS-ON PRUNING WORKSHOP: will be Wednesday, March 20 at 10 p.m. at Glendale Park, Elkins. Meet at the first pavilion on the left for this free workshop led by WV Division of Forestry urban forester Sam Adams and sponsored by the Elkins Tree Board. Participants will work on trees at the park. Bring pruning tools if available, but some will be on hand.
RANDOLPH COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL: will meet Friday, March 22, at noon at the Steer Steakhouse. A program concerning Medical Emergencies for Seniors will be provided by Davis Health System nurses. Members are asked to bring an item for our Scholarship Auction. for more information call 304-636-7649.
SQUARE DANCE: will be Friday, March 22 from 7-9 p.m. at Big Timber in Elkins. No experience is necessary. The caller will be Mary-Alice Milnes, and the band will be Emily Miller and Josh Wanstreet. There will be an admission cost, but children will be admitted free. The April dance will be a Ceilidh on April 25 at Big Timber.
FUNDRAISER: The Elkins Area Band Auxiliary will host a cake walk and basket raffle on March 23 at the Elkins High School cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Concessions open at 11 a.m. and the cake walk starts at 12:15 p.m.
HOMESTEAD BUCKWHEAT/PANCAKE BREAKFAST: will be held on March 23 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Homestead Community and Event Center dining hall located at 4051 Seneca Trail, Valley Bend. The all you can eat menu includes sour dough buckwheat cakes, regular pancakes, pork sausage, eggs (fried or scrambled), coffee, milk, or orange juice and syrup (regular or sugar free). Dine in or carry out.
FREE EASTER EGG HUNT: will be presented at 4-H Camp Pioneer on Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m. Children will be able to meet the Easter Bunny, and games and face painting will be offered. An all-you-can-eat breakfast will also be offered for a price from 7 a.m. to noon, featuring biscuits and gravy, pancakes, eggs, sausage, milk, juice and coffee. The event is sponsored by AHF 4-H Teen Leaders.
URBAN TREE Rx WORKSHOP: will be Saturday, March 23 at 2:30 p.m. at The Kump Education Center, Elkins. This workshop will focus on choosing the right tree, successful planting tips and maintenance tips to ensure your tree's viability. Park in the rear of the Kump House, 401 Randolph Ave. across from Kroger. Easy access off Seneca Road. This event follows the Our Town Spring Expo.
BUCKWHEAT BREAKFAST: VFW Post 5781 will host a buckwheat breakfast on Saturday, March 23 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the post home in Harman. The menu will consist of buckwheat and regular pancakes, homemade sausage, sausage gravy, fried potatoes, eggs, and drinks.
FUNDRAISER: On Monday, March 25, Mount Carmel Baptist Church will be waiting tables for tips at the Steer Steakhouse from 4-8 p.m. All tips will go to Donnie and Liz Pritt to help with medical expenses.