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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.
ELKINS FARMERS MARKET: Open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon behind the Railroad Depot in Elkins. Parking can be found behind the Center Branch Church (formerly the Summit Church) buildings. The market consists of a large variety of vegetables during the growing season, eggs, cakes, cookies, jams, breads, flowers, crafts and many more items.
THANKSGIVING BASKETS: Applications are available for the Vietnam Veterans Association’s Thanksgiving baskets that the organization distributes annually. Applications can be picked up at Peter Pan Cleaners and must be returned by Nov. 14. There is only one basket per family.
RED HAT MEETING: The Elkins Purple Majesties (Red Hats) will have their monthly luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. today at the Steer Steakhouse restaurant. Lunch will be a traditional turkey dinner. All members and guests are welcome. For additional information, reservations or cancellations call Carole Helmick at 304-614-0359.
FILM SCREENING: The widely acclaimed documentary, “Appalachia vs. Goliath” will be shown in the learning lab at the Kump Education Center on Monday, Nov. 9, beginning at 7 p.m. Produced by Don Cheadle, the film features everyday climate justice heroes in their fight against fossil fuel expansion in four areas of the United States. Everyone is invited to attend and view the film and participate in the discussion that follows, but space is limited. Light refreshments will be served. This screening is being sponsored by the Kump Education Center and the Woman’s Club of Elkins Environment and Conservation Committee. For more information, contact 304-641-0751.
RANDOLPH COUNTY DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: will meet Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Kump Education Center, 401 Randolph Ave. All are welcome!. Parking is available in the back.
ELKINS HISTORY TALKS: The Elkins History Talks will be given at Kump Education Center at 7 p.m. in the Optimum Learning Lab beside the old garage. On Nov. 11 Heather Biola will talk about H.G. Kump's time as Mayor of Elkins when the City got its 1920's state-of-the-art water system.
WEDNESDAY PICKIN': Country music and old-time music jam sessions are no longer held at the Elkins City Park. They will be held at the Grace Davis Residences Community Building, the large red building at the corner of Gorman Avenue and Martin Street. The events are free and open to all. Country music is from 3:30 to 6 p.m. and old-time music is from 6 to 8 p.m. Players, singers and listeners are welcome. If you have any questions, call 304-614-9527. Please note, Wednesday Pickin'will not take place on major holidays when they occur on Wednesday.
RANDOLPH COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN GROUP: will meet Thursday, Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Bambino’s Bistro, 121 Third Street, Elkins. All are welcome.
PROGRAM AND MEETING: The Randolph County Historical Society will host their annual meeting and a program, "Taming the Tygart?" on Friday. Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m, at the Darden Mill in Elkins. The event is free to the public. For more information, visit randolphhistoricalwv.org.
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.
BUCKWHEAT FEED: at the Harman School will be Saturday, Nov. 21 from 7 a.m. to Noon. The menu will feature buckwheat cakes, pancakes, sausage, sausage gravy, eggs, orange juice, milk and coffee. The event will also feature a bake sale. There will be a cost for the feed, but children ages 6-12 will be admitted at half-price, and children 5 and under will be admitted free. All proceeds will benefit the Dry Fork Recreation Center, Inc.
MEAT SHOOT: VFW Post will host a meat shoot Nov. 21 starting at 10 a.m. at the post home in Harman. Refreshments will be served. This will be the last shoot of the season. For information, contact Danie Ours at 304-227-4349.
BUCKWHEAT AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Randolph Lodge IOOF will host a sourdough buckwheat breakfast at the Lodge Hall on the Beverly Five-lane on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 7 a.m. until noon. The menu will include buckwheat cakes, regular pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs, milk, coffee or orange drink. Carryouts will be available. For more information, call 304-636-2562.
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. The meeting follows weigh-in. For information, call 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 information, call 304-997-1306.