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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.
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
BROWN BAG CONCERT: Wish Awake will be performing at the Arts Center Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. for the monthly free Brown Bag Concert. Local performers Stephanie and Leskie Tompkins of Wish Awake will bring an original acoustic experience, "blending a variety of musical styles while bringing a high energy to the stage."
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.
RANDOLPH COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL: will hold their August Meeting Friday, Aug. 22, at the Homestead Community Center in Dailey. Set-up at 4:30 p.m. and a covered dish dinner at 5 p.m., meeting to Follow. Drinks and paper products provided. Scholarship Auction will be held. All Randolph County School retirees are welcome. For more information call 304-636-7649
SUFFRAGETTE TEA PARTY: Join for an afternoon of high tea, tours, music, and conversation on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 1-3 p.m. at the historic Kump mansion on Randolph Ave, Elkins. Learn about the brave suffragists whose hard work led to the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. Also included will be home tours, delicious treats, hot and cold drinks, and door prizes. Attendees are encouraged, but not required, to dress in period attire. For more information call 304-641-0751 or go to randolphcountydems.com.