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TYGART VALLEY MASTER NATURALISTS: The Tygart Valley Master Naturalists Chapter starts their Monthly classes today. Classes are held at the Elkins DNR at 738 Ward Road. Classes run from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. There will also be classes Saturday, April 12. For more information, email kaylhart24@gmail.com.   

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.

WEDNESDAY PICKIN’: The weekly Wednesday jam sessions,  sponsored by Augusta, are now taking place next-door at Armadillo Flats on Davis Avenue in Elkins. Country Music Jams are from 4:30-6:30 p.m., and Old-Time Jams are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All levels are welcome, as well as singers and listeners. Look for entry signage (enter from C.J. Maggie’s if ordering food). For more information, call 304-614-9527. 

MEETING: The Randolph County Association of Retired School Personnel will meet Friday, March 28, at the Old Brick Playhouse in Elkins at noon There will be a covered dish luncheon, and Missy McCollam will give the program. Items for the Scholarship Auction will be available.  All retired school personnel are welcome. Call 304-636-7649 for more information.

REVIVAL: The Hunter’s Fork Gospel Lighthouse will host a revival at 7 p.m. on March 28 and March 29.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY: will be offered Fridays during Lent at St. Brendan Catholic Church Parish Hall on March 28, and April 4 and 11, from 4-7 p.m. each day. The menu will be fish, french fries, coleslaw, bread, dessert and a drink. There is a cost for adults, and a lesser cost for children ages 5 to 12. Children under 5 will be admitted free.

BUCKWHEAT BREAKFAST: at VFW Post 5781 in Harman will be March 29 from 8-11 a.m. The menu will include buckwheat pancakes, regular pancakes, sausage, sausage gravy, fried potatoes and eggs, with coffee, juice or milk. There is a cost for adults, with half-off for children, and kids 5 and under get in free. All proceeds will benefit Post 5781. 

FOOD SALE: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church will be selling their delicious food in support of their many good deeds, at The Spring Market, being held at The Gathering Place on the Beverly Five-Lane on March 29 from 9:30 a.m. -3 p.m.