EDITOR’S NOTE: The Inter-Mountain’s 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.

CLASSES: On seven Wednesday evenings between today and Nov. 19, Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church’s Lay Academy will present a series of classes on the basic issues of theology: what do we know about God and how do we know it? All are welcome to share this opportunity to ask the big questions about faith and to enjoy discussion and fellowship.  Light meal at 6 p.m. and class from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

FESTIVAL: The Gathering: Fall Festival will be Saturday, Oct. 11 from 5-9 p.m. at Tygart Valley Ministries on Main Street in Beverly. A night of food, family, and fall fun for the whole community will be offered.

BUCKWHEAT BREAKFAST: On Saturday, Oct. 11, there will be buckwheat breakfast at the Homestead Community Center from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Breakfasts can be bought for $10.

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. Offering a large variety of vegetables of the season, eggs, cakes, cookies, jams, breads, flowers, crafts and more.

PURPLE MAJESTIES: The Elkins Purple Majesties (Red Hats) will meet Monday, Oct. 13, at 11:30 a.m. at Knot Just Another Barn off Kingsville Road. The theme will be fall/halloween. Ladies wear your witches hat and/or halloween costume. For additional information or reservations, call Carole Helmick at 304-614-0359.

‘YOU SHOULD RUN’ CANDIDATE INTEREST EVENT: will be Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 5 p..m. at the Russell Memorial Public Library in Mill Creek. At this informal gathering, learn about running for office in the 2026 midterm elections, register to vote, and meet your local Democratic leaders. Experts will be available to answer questions and offer help. Light refreshments will be served. A brief Executive Committee meeting will follow the event. Free and open to the public. “You Should Run” is sponsored by the Randolph County Dems. For more information call 304-641-0751.

WEDNESDAY PICKIN’: The weekly Wednesday evening traditional music jam sessions sponsored by Augusta Heritage Center, which formerly took place at Elkins City Park or at the Community Arts Center, will soon take place at Armadillo Flats on Davis Avenue in Elkins. The acoustic music jam sessions will be every Wednesday of the fall and winter. 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. All levels are welcome, as well as singers and listeners. The weekly jam sessions are co-sponsored by the Augusta Heritage Center. Anyone is welcome to listen or participate (no sound systems or amplifiers). Officials would like to thank Armadillo Flats and C.J. Maggie’s Restaurant for their generosity in allowing these jam sessions to continue taking place indoors during the cold months ahead. For more information, call 304-614-9527.

REVIVAL: at Christ’s Church in Horner will be Thursday, Oct 16, Friday, Oct 17, and Saturday, Oct 18, at 7 p.m. each evening. Pastors Rick and Brenda Wyatt welcome the public to attend the event.

BUCKWHEAT FEED: Asbury United Methodist Church in Belington will be having a buckwheat feed on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. to noon. Pancakes will also be available. The price for adults is $10 and the price for children 12 and under is $5.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: The Whitmer Community Church will be having a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Oct. 18 from noon until 5 p.m. For more information, contact Susie Wymer at 304-227-4260.

BUCKWHEAT AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Randolph IOOF will host a sourdough buckwheat breakfast at the Lodge Hall along the Beverly Five-lane on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 7 a.m. to noon. The all-you-can-eat menu will include sourdough buckwheat cakes, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs, milk, coffee or orange juice, Carry outs will be available.

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.

TRUNK-OR-TREAT: Harrison Community Church, at 1868 Cassity Road, Mabie, is sponsoring a trunk or treat on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. The evening will be filled with crafts, refreshments, and fellowship. Everyone is welcome to attend the event and join in the fun!

HISTORY ALIVE: Pearl S. Buck, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and social activist, will be portrayed by veteran actress and historical reenactor Karen Vuranch of Fayetteville, at 12:15 p.m. on Nov. 1 at Halliehurst Mansion on the campus of Davis & Elkins College in Elkins. This program is being presented by GFWC Elkins Woman’s Club and the History Alive Program from the West Virginia Humanities Council. This program will be free to the public. Any student interested in books and/or history is strongly encouraged to come. Prior to the presentation there will be a luncheon at Halliehurst at 11:30 a.m. with food prepared from Pearl Buck’s cookbook. Tickets for the lunch are available for purchase at the Elkins Sewing Center, or call 304-516-3993.

VETERANS DAY DINNER: will be hosted by American Legion Post 29 on Saturday, Nov. 8. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. The baked steak dinner is free to all veterans and guests may purchase tickets at a nominal fee. Guest speaker will be Marty Broderick, the President of Operation Firm Handshake. Tickets will be limited and should be picked up by Nov. 5.

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.