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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. Entries appear in chronological order and as space allows.

WELCH FAMILY REUNION WEEKEND EVENT: Today a covered dish lunch will be at noon at 4-H Camp Pioneer in Beverly.

COLLIER: The annual Collier Reunion will be today at the residence of Frank and Lola Collier located on the Back Road between Mill Creek and Valley Bend. All descendants of James Richard Collier along with other relatives and friends are more than welcome to join our day. A potluck covered dish lunch will be enjoyed around 12:30 p.m.

CHICKEN BARBECUE: The Lions Club of Elkins will have a Chicken Barbecue today at the parking lot across from Davis Electrical Service on Randolph Avenue (former IGA). The meal will include half a chicken, 2 side items, roll, dessert, and bottled water. The meals will be ready for drive-thru and walk-up pickup by 10:30 a.m.

ANNUAL HOWE'S REUNION: will be today at Indian Camp in Upshur County. Lunch will be at 1 p.m. Please bring a covered dish. Everyone is welcome.

EVANS REUNION: The descendants of Daniel L. and Edna Shaffer Evans will hold their 43rd annual family reunion today at Arnold Park in Leadmine. A covered dish lunch will be served at 1 p.m. The Opal Judy Family will be in charge. Please bring a gift to be raffled.

FAMILIES IN NATURE LEARNING DAY: will be from 10 a.m. to noon today at the Augusta Pavilion on the Davis & Elkins College Trails. Explore local trails and enjoy a hike, learn the basics of fire building, meet Woodsy the Owl and more. Door prizes and giveaways available. Presented by Randolph County Outdoors and Elkins Area Shared Trails.

PICNIC/HYMN SING: will be today at 5 p.m. at the Harman Mountain Farm. Please bring a chair, and a covered dish to share, and if you'd like, share two or three songs with us. Sponsored by Flanagan Hill Church.

NEW SHOOTERS EVENT: will be sponsored by the Izaak Walton League today at the shooting range approximately 1 miles past the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse on Files Creek Road. This event is for new and inexperienced shooters from ages 12 years and older. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and the event begins at 1 p.m. All safety equipment, firearms and ammunition will be provided at no charge. For more information, please contact Ray Mearns at 304-621-1390 or Charlie Friddle at 304-704-9254.

REUNION: for the families of late Harman and Rebecca Lanham will be today at 4-H Camp Pioneer. Please bring a covered dish to share and bless everyone by being there. The meal will begin at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 304-642-9432.

HOT DOG SALE: Davis Independent Order of Odd Fellows is celebrating its 135th anniversary by holding a chili dog sale or a platter with chili dog, beans, slaw and water sale today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children 12 and under 1/2 price. Each patron will receive a serving of cake and ice cream. The lodge is located at Fifth and Thomas Streets in Davis. All are welcome.

BACK TO SCHOOL BLAST: The Tygart Valley Baptist Church, 39 Lewis Street, Beverly, will host a Back to School Blast and Community Fun Day today from noon to 4 p.m. There will be free school supplies, face painting, food, fun and games.

HELMICK: The 98th annual Helmick Reunion will be held Sunday at the Sugarlands Church of the Brethren. Sunday School will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by a basket lunch at 12:30 p.m. All family and friends are welcome to attend.

TETER REUNION: will be Sunday at the Mountain Farm on Route 32 below Harman. Dinner will be at 12:30 p.m. Bring a covered dish.

CANFIELD REUNION: The 100th Canfield Reunion will be Sunday at the Reunion Grounds on Lower Cheat. From Randolph Avenue in Elkins, turn at the Iron Horse statue, near Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, stay on that road approximately 4 miles, turn right at the Mt. Zion Road sign. The Reunion Grounds are at the bottom of the mountain. Lunch will be at 12:30 p.m. Please bring food to share.

LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH: will offer "The Great Jungle Journey", an epic Vacation Bible School adventure Sunday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Aug. 5-7 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register by texting Wendy C. at 304-614-3710.

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