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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 as space allows.
CHRISTMAS WEDDINGS: Twenty-Second Family Court Circuit Judge Lori Haynes will once again host Christmas-themed weddings this year from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday in her courtroom in Suite 202 of the Wees Annex Building at 32 Randolph Ave. in Elkins. Couples who would like to be married by Judge Haynes on that day should contact her office by phone at 304-630-1169 to make arrangements. The courtroom will be fully decorated for the occasion.
BROWN BAG CONCERT: This month's free Brown Bag Concert at the Art's Center will take place on Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. Jesse Milnes and Emily Miller will perform country and old-time music. The duo will sing close harmony with Milnes' unique finger-picked guitar style and a healthy dose of old-time fiddling. Miller was raised playing and singing old-time and country music with her parents while they traveled the world as journalists. Milnes grew up in the world of West Virginia old-time music, learning from masters like Melvin Wine and Ernie Carpenter as well as his father, Gerry Milnes.
WEDNESDAY PICKIN': will take place Wednesday at Armadillo Flats on Davis Avenue in Elkins. The country music jam session will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., while the old-time music jam session will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. We welcome players and listeners. The following two weeks, on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 31, there will be no Wednesday Pickin', due to the celebrations of Christmas and New Year's Eve. After that, in January, Wednesday Pickin' will resume on Jan. 7, and will continue weekly until further notice. If you have any questions about this schedule or future changes, please feel free to call 304-614-9527.
COOKIES, CRAFTS AND MORE: The First United Methodist Church in Buckhannon will host: Cookies, Crafts and More Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, Sponsored by United Women in Faith.
BUCKWHEAT & PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Randolph Lodge IOOF will host a sourdough buckwheat breakfast at the Lodge Hall on the Beverly Five-Lane on Saturday from 7 a.m. to Noon. The menu will include sourdough buckwheat cakes, regular pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs, milk, coffee and orange juice. For more information, call 304-636-2562.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA: There will be a free Christmas Cantata with Two Little Fish, a choir and instrumental ensemble, at The Arts Center at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Donations of toys or non-perishables will be accepted.
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE: The Elkins Church of the Brethren at 708 West Central Street will be holding its annual Candlelight Service on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
100 CHRISTMAS TREES CELEBRATION: A 100 Christmas Trees Centennial Celebration – will be Sunday, Dec. 21, and Sunday, Dec. 28, from 1-3 p.m. at the historic Kump House, 401 Randolph Ave. (across from Kroger). To celebrate the Kump House Centennial, 100 decorated trees will be on display along with a magical toy train, and light refreshments will be served. Children can visit Santa on Dec. 21. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Enter from Seneca Road. Parking is available in back of the Kump House.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: will be at the Whitmer Community Church on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. For more information, call 304-227-4798.
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. 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 call 304-338-6403.