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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.
SPRING BOOK SALE: The Literacy Volunteers of Upshur County (LVUC) is holding its Annual Spring Book Sale at the Tennerton United Methodist Church (126 Tallmansville Rd, Buckhannon) today from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. to noon. All genres of Adult and Children's books priced to sell. Proceeds benefit LVUC and its students.
RANDOLPH COUNTY RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL: The April Meeting of the Randolph County Retired School Personnel will be today at noon at the Tyrand Parish in Mill Creek. Bring items for the Scholarship Auction and donations of non-perishable foods or canned goods for Tyrand will be appreciated. For reservations, call 304-614-3441 or 304-642-7659 no later than April 21
SPRING WOMEN'S CONFERENCE: will be hosted by Jubilee Outreach Ministries today at Jubilee Outreach Ministries in Mill Creek. Guest speaker will be Debbie Croston and the theme is "It's Your Time." All ladies are invited to attend. No registration fee. For more information, call 304-704-9714.
RANDOLPH COUNTY WRITING GROUP: will meet at 5 p.m. today at the bookstore beside Mama Mia's restaurant in Elkins. Participants should take a 1-2 page composition and prepare for discussion and a timed writing. The meeting is open to anyone interested. There is a bookstore usage fee. For questions, contact Jane Trimble at 304-704-3535.
RAMP DINNER: The American Legion Post 29 Auxiliary and Legion Riders will be hosting a ramp dinner on Saturday from 11 a.m. until sold out. Dinner consists of ham, brown beans, fried potatoes, cornbread, ramps, dessert and drink. Eat in or carry out.
HELVETIA RAMP SUPPER: The Annual Helvetia Ramp Supper will be Saturday at the Helvetia Community Hall. Serving buffet style from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. or until the food is gone. Take out also available. Sponsored by the Helvetia Hall Association and the Helvetia Farm Women Club. For more info, call 304-924-5195.
LIONS CLUB OF ELKINS CHICKEN BARBECUE: will be Saturday at the parking lot of Citizen's Bank of West Virginia, on the corner of Third Street and Kerens Avenue. The meal will include half a chicken, two side items, roll, dessert and bottled water. The meals will be ready for drive-thru and walk-up pickup by 10:30 a.m.
GREENWOOD CEMETERY MEETING: will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in East Dailey. All relatives of those interested in the cemetery are asked to attend.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PICKIN': The weekly jam sessions sponsored by Augusta Heritage will now take place in the new Augusta Building (formerly the Wilt Building) on Davis Avenue in Elkins, including Wednesday, May 1. The jams are held in the ground floor room of the building (the entrance is located on Davis Avenue, next to CJ Maggies and Armadillo Flats). The country music jams begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by the old-time music jams from 6:30-9 p.m. All acoustic instruments are welcome.
12-HOUR BASEMENT SALE: at First United Methodist Church, 52 S. Florida St, Buckhannon on Tuesday, May 7, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit mission projects of United Women in Faith. Grab bags available will be available 7-8 p.m.
FIRST ANNUAL CONSERVATION BANQUET: will be presented by Mountaineer Chapter of IWLA on May 11 at the Beverly Fire Hall, with doors opening at 4 p.m. The evening dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and prepared by the BVFD Ladies Auxiliary group. The meal will consist of chicken leg quarters, pork lion, with sides, salad, drinks and desserts. Before dinner, guests can enjoy appetizers and spend time socializing with other guests. During the evening the guests can participate in games, silent auctions, raffles and live auction, where they could win firearms, prints and other items donated by local businesses. Early bird specials for tickets are available until May 4. Raffle tickets will be sold during the banquet. For more information, please call Don Thomason at 304-614-0165.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH EVENT: will be May 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Elkins City Park. The Valley Health Care Behavioral Health team will be providing information, along with other professionals and volunteers. The public is invited.