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.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: The Whitmer Community Church will host the ‘Keepers of the Kingdom’ vacation bible school from 6-8:15 p.m. tonight.

INDOOR YARD SALE AND BAKE SALE: The Elkins Christian Academy will host an indoor yard sale and bake sale today and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Elkins Christian Academy Gym.

CHARITY CAKEWALKS: Below are the dates and benefiting organizations for Citizens Promoting Community’s cakewalks in Elkins in 2025: June 20 – Citizens Promoting Community (to benefit the July 4th parade); July 18 – Elkins Babe Ruth; Aug. 1 – Elkins Area Band Auxiliary; and Aug. 15 – Tyrand Ministries.

HUNGER WALK AND BLOCK PARTY: Tyrand Ministries will host a hunger walk and block party fundraiser to increase awareness of hunger here in our own community Saturday, June 21. The Hunger Walk will start and end at First United Methodist Church on Kerens Avenue in Elkins. This family friendly event starts at 10 a.m. and goes from the church out the Allegheny Highlands Trail. Participants can walk or bike and go as far or a short as they want. Afterwards, at noon, the block party at the church will feature live music, food, games and a dunk tank. Register online at Tyrand Ministries Facebook page or in person on June 21 beginning at 9:30 a.m. All proceeds go to Tyrand’s Food Pantry. For more information, call Maykala Mayle at 304-335-2788.

MEAT SHOOT: VFW Post 5781 will host a meat shoot on June 21 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the post home in Harman. Refreshments will be provided. The next shoot is scheduled for July 19. For information, contact Danie Ours at 304-227-4349.

FARMERS MARKET: The Elkins Farmers Market, located behind the Railroad Depot, is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Lots of parking is available behind the Summit Church buildings. We have a large variety of vegetables of the season, eggs, cakes, cookies, jams, breads, flowers, crafts and many more items.

WEDNESDAY PICKIN’ IN THE PARK: The weekly Wednesday traditional music jam sessions sponsored by Augusta Heritage Center (formerly taking place at Armadillo Flats on Davis Avenue) will now be held outdoors in the Elkins City Park. The acoustic music jam sessions will be held in the Small Pavilion (next to the rest rooms and the parking area) every Wednesday of the summer (weather permitting). Country Music Jams are from 4:30-6:30 p.m., followed by Old-Time Music Jams from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All levels are welcome, as well as singers and listeners. The weekly jam sessions are co-sponsored by the Elkins Parks & Recreation. Anyone is welcome to participate (no sound systems or amplifiers). There are public benches and tables, and those who prefer to bring folding chairs may. In case of bad weather, signage at the pavilion will show the way to an alternative indoor location, the rear entrance to the Community Arts Center. Thanks to Armadillo Flats and C.J. Maggies restaurant for allowing the jam sessions to take place indoors during the cold weather months.

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.

FARMERS MARKET AND ANIMAL SWAP: The Tygarts Valley FFA Farmers Market and Animal Swap will be held in the front parking lot of Tygarts Valley High School from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. June 28. Everyone is welcome to buy or set up.. No out of state animals allowed and all sheep/goats must have scrapie tags to sale. There is a set up fee. For more information, please contact Amanda Mathes at 304-335-0021.

POE REUNION: The reunion of the descendants of Tom and Minnie Koon Poe will be on July 12 at the large pavilion at Elkins City Park. Lunch will be served at noon. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and one item for the auction. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and chances on a goodie basket. All family and friends are welcome.

McCRUM/KETTERMAN REUNION: The McCrum/Ketterman family reunion will be July 19, at Mill Race Park in Parsons, Pavilion No. 1, at noon. KFC chicken and hotdogs will be provided. Please bring your favorite covered dish. Any questions, call Jeanette Bishoff at 304-478-2212.

LOGLICK RUN FESTIVAL: A celebration of local talent and artistic expression is set for 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 20, at at the Coffman Community Building. For more information call, Loren Chenoweth at 304-704-8226 or Wes Goode at 304-636-0854.

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.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: meets every Friday at 6 p.m. at the Refinery in the Seneca Mall. For more information, call 304-997-1306.