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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.
WEDNESDAY PICKIN': The Augusta Heritage Center's weekly Jam Sessions are again taking place every Wednesday in the Augusta Music & Dance Hall, 303 Davis Ave., Elkins. Country Music Jams are from 4:30-6:30 p.m., and Old-Time Jams are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 304-642-2369.
FREE MONTHLY TREE TALKS: at the Kump Education Center. The lectures are sponsored by the Elkins Tres Board and KEC. Topics are: 3/26, "Returning the American Chestnut to Our Forests" by Mark Double, WV Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation; 4/23, "Stress, Strain and Trees; An Introduction to Tree Mechanics" by Ken Beezley, D&E. All lectures begin at 7 p.m. Parking is available behind the historic Kump House, 401 Randolph Ave. (across from Kroger). For more information, visit kumpeducationcenter.org.
WINTER WALK: at Glendale Park, Elkins Saturday, March 1, at 11 a.m. Meet at the first pavilion. Sponsored by the Elkins Tree Board, this annual event features winter tree identification tips and winter birding. Free. For possible weather changes, visit the Elkins Friends of Trees FB page.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: at the Whitmer Community Church, formerly the Whitmer Methodist Church, will be Saturday, March 1 from noon to 5 p.m., to benefit the youth for upcoming Bible School. The menu will include spaghetti, homemade sauce, green beans, slaw, bread and dessert. There is a cost for the meal. Eat-in or carry out will be available. For more information call 304-227-4798.
WEEKEND GALLERY DOCENTS: Members of the Mountain Weavers Guild will be in the Great Hall at the Arts Center docenting the Interwoven Exhibit, which includes works from members of the MWG on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Entry is free, and all are welcome.
COUNTRY STORE: The First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Ave., in Elkins, will host a Country store featuring a name your own price sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 7, and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 8. Scout Troop 88 will have a hot dog sale on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the United Methodist Men will hosta pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
OLD TIME MUSIC: Join in the first and third Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at The Arts Center in Elkins for an Old Time Music Session. Beginning musicians are encouraged to join in. Fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo, Dulcimer, Bass are welcome. Participants enter through the back door. For more information, contact dp-foot@hotmail.com.
AMERICAN LEGION BIRTHDAY DINER: The H. W. Daniels Post 29, The American Legion will host its 106th Birthday Dinner on Saturday, March 15, with the social hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. and a program/dinner at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will beDonald Lambert. The menu will consist of ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, roll, dessert and drink. Tickets available at the Post Home & Clubroom at 326 Railroad Avenue. For more information, call 304-636-3930.
BROWN BAG CONCERT: The Arts Center will host a free Brown Bag Concert Wednesday, March 19, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Great Hall. Jason Hall, "a soulful acoustic musician with a knack for incorporating his flare into Country/Americana classics", is set to perform. "With warm raspy vocals, Jason delivers an intimate, down-to-earth sound that resonates with audiences of all kinds."
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.