Community Calendar
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 PURPLE MAJESTIES: (Red Hats) will meet today 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.
POLLINATOR GARDEN PLANTING: Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area seeks volunteers to help replant the pollinator garden at Glendale Park on Tuesday. Meet at 3:30 p.m. at the AFNHA office at 6 2nd Street in Elkins. Contact Josh Wanstreet at josh@afnha.org or 304-636-6182 to RSVP or for more information.
ALLEGHENY REGIONAL FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY: will host a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the library at the IOOF building along the Beverly Five-lane. Those interested in genealogy are encouraged to attend and become a member of ARFHS. Questions, call 304-636-8528 or 304-636-8528.
BROWN BAG CONCERT: will be offered free at The Arts Center Wednesday from noon-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. This duet features Richard McClane on vocals, guitar and fiddle and Katy McClane on flute and vocals. Bring a lunch and friends.
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.
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.
BUCKWHEAT/PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Randolph Lodge IOOF will host a sourdough buckwheat breakfast at the Lodge Hall on the Beverly Five-Lane on Saturday, April 19 from 7 a.m. until noon. The menu will include sourdough buckwheat cakes, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs, milk, coffee or orange juice. Take-out orders will be available.
SUNRISE EASTER SERVICE: Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday, April 20 at 6:45 a.m at Glendale Park, Elkins by Pastor Dan Ludwick and the Elkins Church of the Brethern. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.