EDITOR’S NOTE: The Community Calendar 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.

ELKINS-RANDOLPH COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY: will hold its regular monthly meeting today at 5 p.m. at the airport terminal building.

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.

OPEN MIC POETRY NIGHT: will be offered free at The Arts Center on April 11 from 6-8 p.m. Celebrating National Poetry Month, community members are welcome and encouraged to read a poem of their choice (your own work or one of your favorites). Cookies and drinks will be available for guests. 

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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY: will be offered Fridays during Lent at St. Brendan Catholic Church Parish Hall on April 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.

RABIES CLINICS: Randolph County 4-H Rabies Clinics for small animals will be held at sites around Randolph County. On Saturday, April 12, clinics will be held at 4-H Camp Pioneer Ag Building (8-10 a.m.) and Leading Creek Fire Dept. (1:30-3:30 p.m.); and on Saturday, April 26, clinics will be held in Harman at the Pioneer Memorial Public Library (9-11 a.m.) and Elkins Southern States (1-3 p.m.). There will be a cost for rabies vaccines for dogs and cats. Other vaccines will be offered upon availability from the veterinarians. For further information, contact the WVU Extension Office at 304-636-2455 or the WVU Randolph County Extension Facebook page.

ELKINS PURPLE MAJESTIES: (Red Hats) will meet Monday, April 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the China Cook Restaurant, 1511 Harrison Ave.  All members and guests are welcome.  For additional information, reservations or cancellations call Carole at 304-614-0359.

BROWN BAG CONCERT: will be offered free at The Arts Center on April 16 from 12-1 p.m. Whistlers Children is a recorder trio featuring soprano, alto and bass recorders. Performers include: Katy McClane on soprano, Mary Smakula on alto and Craig Stihler on bass recorder. Found Harmony will be featured in the second half of the program. This duet features Richard McClane on vocals, guitar and fiddle and Katy McClane on flute and vocals. Bring a lunch and friends.

EASTER PARTY: American Legion Post 29 will be hosting a Children’s Easter Party on Friday, April 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Calain Hall (upstairs, 4th street entrance). Ages 12 and under. Easter egg hunt, prizes, snacks and the Easter Bunny will be present for pictures. For more information call, 304-636-3930.

CHILDREN’S EASTER PROGRAM: at the Whitmer Community Church will be Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. 

GOSPEL SING: at Christ’s Church in Horner with the Tribute Quartet on April 19 at 6 p.m. with Pastors Rick and Brenda Wyatt. There will be a love offering received. Everyone welcome. For more information, call 304-613-9207.

EASTER EVENTS: Calvary Assembly of God will host an Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. April 19. They will host a Resurrection Service at 10:45 a.m. on April 20.

FUNDRAISER: for Rick and Nancy Bennett, who are experiencing a health crisis, will be Saturday, April 19 at the Beverly Volunteer Fire Department at 4 p.m. The event will feature a Cake Walk, 50/50, Auction, Silent Auction, raffles and concessions. For more information, contact Pat Lewis 304-636-7177.

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. 

FREE MONTHLY TREE TALKS: at the Kump Education Center. The lectures are sponsored by the Elkins Tres Board and KEC. Topics are: 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.

CELEBRATION: The Barbour County Writers are celebrating their 50th anniversary on April 24 at 7 p.m. at the 17 North Facility in Philippi. Readings by past and present members, music by Triffani Green, food and drink and a special tribute to Dr. Barbara Green who founded the group in 1975.  All are welcome.

USED BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Library will have a used book sale on April 24 to 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the old library, at 416 Davis Ave. Donations of books, games, and puzzles in good condition are needed and may be dropped off at the library on Apr. 12 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.    

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.