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* Applause to the news that the. 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will visit Elkins in early November on its way to Washington, D.C. The free event, set for Saturday, Nov. 4, will feature a parade, live music and activities for children. Each year the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is displayed on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol during the holiday season. This year's tree will be harvested in the Monongahela National Forest in Randolph County. The Monongahela National Forest, in partnership with nonprofit partner Choose Outdoors and presenting sponsor 84 Lumber, will bring the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from West Virginia to Washington, D.C. The 63-foot-tall Norway Spruce will be harvested in the Monongahela National Forest in early November. The journey to D.C. will include a series of outdoor community celebrations before the tree is delivered to the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 17, where it will be decorated with handmade ornaments specially created by West Virginians.
* Applause to Our Town Inc,, which, in order to help celebrate the arrival of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Elkins next month, will be distributing ornaments to be placed on trees throughout downtown. Our Town distributed ornaments over the weekend which will be decorated by local residents. Residents who picked up ornaments will have until Oct. 28 to return their finished work. The drop-off time will be from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bialek Station Square Office Complex, where Our Town will have a tent set up next to the Hippy Chick Boutique. The ornaments need only to be decorated on one side. They will be placed on 13 Christmas trees -- each 4 feet high -- around downtown. Each tree will be decorated with eight ornaments.
* Applause to the Belington Medical Clinic, which celebrated 50 years in business last weekend. The free event was offered by the Barbour Community Health Association. "We had a wonderful turnout," Debbie Schoonover, COO of the Barbour Community Health Association, said. "We thank our community of Barbour County for allowing us to care for you." The Belington Medical Clinic first opened its doors to patients in October 1973. The clinic is located at 70 North Sturmer Street in Belington.
* Applause to a group of local churches who are coming together today to help raise money for a family who recently suffered a loss due to cancer. The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Tygart Valley Ministries, Home of the Soul, Beverly United Methodist, and the Arbor, which are all located in the Beverly area, are working together to present a benefit dinner for Robert "Bobby" Ware, who recently passed away after his battle with cancer. In an effort to help the family, the churches are hosting a spaghetti dinner today from 11 am. to 4 p.m. at the Beverly Fire Department.
* Applause to the Randolph County Humane Society, which will be hosting an adoption event billed as "Howl-O-Ween" on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Seneca Mall Atrium. The event, which will feature trick-or-treating for pets and a host of activities for children, is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Chef Kevin's Streatery will be serving up gourmet "halloweiners" during the event, while Byrd's House of Donuts will tempt guests' sweet tooths with black cat cupcakes. Organizers are also planning to have other treats for attendees to enjoy.