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.

FOREST FESTIVAL GRAND FEATURE PARADE SEATS: will be available at Otterbein United Methodist Church at 1100 South Davis Avenue in Elkins. The seats for the Oct. 4 parade are on sale now. Parade seats may be reserved by calling the church office at 304-636-0569 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All seats must be paid for by Friday, Sept. 26. Seats that are not paid for by Sept. 26 will be resold. Process from the sale of the chairs will benefit various women’s and children’s missions.

WEDNESDAY PICKIN’ MOVES INDOORS: The weekly traditional music jam sessions sponsored by Augusta Heritage Center, formerly taking place outdoors in Elkins City Park, have moved indoors to the Community Arts Center, beginning with the month of September. The country music jams are from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by the old-time music jams from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to participate (no sound systems or amplifiers) and all instruments and levels are welcome. There will be signage at the rear entrance to the Arts Center and well as in the parking lots. For more information, call 304-614-9527.

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

MEETING: The Allegheny Regional Family History Society will hold a regular meeting on Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. in the library at the IOOF Building located on the Beverly Five-Lane. Those interested in genealogy are encouraged to attend and become a member of ARFHS. The library is now open on Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. If staff is available, appointments can be made for other times by calling the following numbers: 304-636-8528, 304-636-2072 or 304-636-1650.

PICNIC/AUCTION: The Ninth Annual Randolph County Democratic Potluck Picnic/Dessert Auction will be Thursday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. at the Elkins City Park (large pavilion). Barbecue, tableware and drinks will be provided. Bring a dish to share, a dessert for the auction, and extra cash for the 50/50. Honored guest for the event will be Teresa Toriseva, Vice Chair of the WV Democratic Party. Everyone of all political or non-political affiliation is welcome. For more information, call 304-641-0751.

ALLEGHENY REGIONAL FAMILY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: will be hosting a genealogy workshop on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at its library located in the IOOF Building along the Beverly Five-lane. Those interested in their family history are invited to attend. Members experienced in genealogy research will be on hand to assist in identifying methods and sources for gathering and organizing information. The library;s resources will be available to those attending. Please RSVP of planning to attend by calling 304-636-8528, 304-636-2072 or 304-636-1650.

BAILEY SCHOOL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION: will host a Fun Day on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 4-7 p.m. at the Bailey School on Bailey Ridge in Buckhannon. Raffles, cake walks, silent auctions, hot dogs, baked goods, and a 50/50 drawing will be included. Proceeds will go to the restoration of the historical school.

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 more.

HOMECOMING: Mt Carmel Baptist Church invites all past and present members to their annual Home Coming Sunday, Sept. 14. Lunch will be served right after church services with the Ladies Missionary Group providing fried chicken, hamburgers and hotdogs. Bring your favorite side dish and enjoy an afternoon filled with games, laughter and fellowship. Mt Carmel Baptist Church is located beside Camp Pioneer in Beverly.

POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY CEREMONY: will be held at the All Veterans Monument on POW/MIA Recognition Day Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and join us in paying tribute to those who gave so much. It is fitting that we continue to show them that “you are not forgotten.” In the event of inclement weather, the alternate site is the American Legion Post 29.

FALL FESTIVAL: The Tennerton United Methodist Church will be holding the 29th annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. with the kitchen opening at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome for homemade apple butter, baked goods, trash ‘n treasures, and hot dogs. The proceeds will benefit church and community projects.

MEAT SHOOT: VFW Post 5781 will host a meat shoot on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the post home in Harman. Refreshments will be served. The next shoot is scheduled for Oct. 18. For information contact Danie Ours at 304-227-4349.

BUCKWHEAT AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Randolph Lodge IOOF will host a sourdough buckwheat breakfast at the Lodge Hall along the Beverly Five-lane on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 7 a.m. until noon. The all-you-can-eat menu will include sourdough buckwheat cakes, regular pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs, milk coffee or orange juice, Carry outs will be available.

MEETING: The Randolph County Association of Retired School Personnel will meet Friday, Sept. 26 at the Steer Steakhouse in Elkins. Lunch will be at noon, with the meeting at 12:30 p.m. Marie Shimmel, the WV Regional Representative, will be our speaker. A Memorial Service and Scholarship Auction will be held. All School Retirees are welcome. For more information, please call 304-636-7649.

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.

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.