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Today

CLARKSBURG League for Service membership picnic 6 p.m., Stealey Pool. Special board meeting 5:30 p.m.

SUN VALLEY Public Service District regular board meeting 5:30 p.m., business office in Reynoldsville.

CLARKSBURG WOMEN'S Club executive board meeting 1 p.m., Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library, second floor.

NUTTER FORT COUNCIL meeting 6:30 p.m., town hall.

OVEREATERS anonymous meeting 7:30 p.m., St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Route 19, Clarksburg. Call: Sandra, 622-4818.

ELK DISTRICT Lions Club regular dinner meeting 6:30 p.m., Bel Meadow Country Club. Guest speaker: Gary Dyer, WVDOH Wildflower Program. Call: 622-6380.

MOUNT CLARE Volunteer Fire Department Special Bingo, fire department. Doors open 5:30 p.m., early bird bingo 6:30 p.m., regular bingo 7 p.m. $5 early bird packets, $10 regular bingo. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Concessions. Call: 842-8849, 745-5601.

REGULAR MEETING of Harrison County Board of Education 6 p.m., Kelly Miller Building auditorium.

YOGA CLASSES begin 7 p.m., Anna's Expressions of Dance, Clarksburg. Call: 624-9660.

HARRISON COUNTY Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Breakfast series 8-9:30 a.m., Clarksburg Country Club. Topic: Workers' Compensation, by Mark Pettry, associate director of underwriting for compensation division. Breakfast buffet. Cost: $15 members, $20 non-members. Reservations: 624-6331.

PRAYER MEETING 9-10 a.m., Bethel Temple, Johnson Avenue, Bridgeport. Call: 842-5011.

WILSONBURG Lions Club board meeting 7 p.m., Wilsonburg Baptist Church.

BAKE SALE 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Harrison County Courthouse plaza; sponsored by ARC of Harrison County.

Today and June 5

RUMMAGE SALE 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4, 9 a.m.-noon June 5, Shinnston First United Methodist Church. Call: 592-0241, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

RUMMAGE SALE, Hammond United Methodist Church, corner of Broadway and Nutter streets. Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 3 and 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 5 ($1 bag day). Sponsored by Hammond UM Women. Call Lois Lattea, 624-4450.

Wednesday, June 5

SPECIAL COMMUNICATION 7 p.m., Hermon Lodge 6, A.F.&A.M., for work in the entered apprentice degree, Clarksburg post home. Refreshments.

AL-ANON meeting 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Christ Episcopal Church, 123 6th St., Clarksburg. Call: Peg, 623-9156.

LOST CREEK Senior Citizens covered dish dinner noon, Lost Creek United Methodist Church. Speaker: John Gray, financial planner with American Express Financial Advisors.

TEAM CAPTAIN meeting 5:30 p.m., Chapel Hill Church, Buckhannon. Bring picture and one-page description of fund-raising event. Call: Diane Kimble, 472-0023 or Crystal Frederick, 472-9124.

AMERICAN RED Cross Blood Drive 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Middletown Mall, former Wall Store, Fairmont. Call: (800) 732-0383.

CHURCH WOMEN United monthly meeting 1:30 p.m., YWCA. All churches urged to send representative. Contact: 622-3083.

JIGSAW THEATRE Project Audition Technique workshop for ages 7 and up, all levels of experience. Call: 624-1982.

June 5 through Aug. 28

WATTERS SMITH Park Foundation sponsors water aerobics, water walking, family swimming, Watters Smith Pool, Watters Smith Park. Times/information: 745-5295, e-mail: WattersSmithPF@aol.com.

Thursday, June 6

WASHINGTON IRVING High School Class of 1954 breakfast meeting 9 a.m., Raymon's restaurant, Clarksburg. Call: Lucy Hornor, 622-7770.

HIP HOP Jazz class begins 6 p.m., Anna's Expressions of Dance. Call: 624-9660.

BROWN BAG DAY 9 a.m.-noon, Harrison County Senior Citizens Center. United Hospital Center pharmacologist will be on site to review medications. Call: 623-6795.

June 6 through June 9

OWINGS Community Church revival 7 p.m., church, Route 3, Shinnston. Speaker: Pastor Andrew Wyman. Call: 592-0780, 592-0118.

WEST VIRGINIA University Department of English Summer Seminar in Literary and Cultural Studies begin 7:30 p.m. June 6, Rhododendron Room, WVU Mountainlair. Speaker: Valerie Smith, Woodrow Wilson Professor of Literature and Professor of English and African American studies at Princeton University. Call: (304) 293-3107, ext. 404.

WIZARD OF OZ, presented by Fairmont State College Masquers Town & Gown Players, 7:30 p.m. June 6, 7, 8; ends with 2 p.m. matinee June 9. Call: 367-4240.

Through June 7

SPRING REVIVAL 7:30 p.m., Welcome Baptist Church, Big Battle Road, Center Point.

Friday, June 7

RUMMAGE SALE 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Clarksburg Towers, 620 W. Pike St.

SALEM DANCE Co. presents "A Mad World" spring recital 7 p.m., Doddridge County High School. Admission. Reservations: 782-2085, 782-4081.

LOOK GOOD ... FEEL BETTER program sponsored by American Cancer Society and United Hospital Center at UHC. Registration: UHC, 624-2369.

VETERANS of the Oil & Gas Industries luncheon meeting noon, Jane Lew Family restaurant, Jane Lew. Social hour 11 a.m.

DOXA DANCE Co. in worship celebration, "The Spirit and The Bride Say Come!" with Pastor Fred Aves and Turnbull 7 p.m., Jewel City Church, Shinnston.

TEEN DANCE, Middletown Mall, from 9 p.m. to midnight. Call: 363-3230.

June 7 and 8

GREEK FOOD Festival 11 a.m.-10 p.m., St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, Summit Park. Take outs available. Call: 624-5331.

SPRING FLING 11 a.m.-8 p.m., The House of Faith, north of Hepzibah. Duck pond, dart throw, football toss, wall of surprise, craft table, ring toss, basketball throw, fish pond, hole in one, and more. Proceeds benefit House of Faith Youth Fund.

June 7 through 9

52ND WEST Virginia State Gospel Sing, Mt. Nebo, south of Summersville. Times: 7 p.m. June 7, 1:45-6:45 p.m. June 8, 10-11 a.m. June 9. Call: Frances Lowe, (304) 927-2146.

WESTON CARP Festival, grounds of former Weston State Hospital. Traditional Appalachian music, food, crafts, fishing. Call: 269-1496.

June 7 through 15

BROOKS BIRD CLUB'S 63rd annual Foray, Upshur County Youth Camp, Selbyville, near Buckhannon. Time/information: www.brooksbirdclub.org or write: The Brooks Bird Club, P.O. Box 4077, Wheeling, WV 26003.

Saturday, June 8

FOOT REFLEXOLOGY class 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Gaia Center for Healing Arts and Studies. Registration: (304) 599-0202.

ROOSEVELT-WILSON High School Class of 1965 picnic 11 a.m.-5 p.m., behind Nutter Fort Grade School. Students from 1960-69 invited to bring family members. Call: Connie Poling, 622-5551 or Ilene Corathers, 745-5444.

BAG DAY 9 a.m.-3 p.m., South Chestnut Street United Methodist Church.

WORK DAY begins 9 a.m., Bridgeport Baptist Church.

ANNUAL BLOOD analysis program 7 and 10 a.m., Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. Thirty-five tests. Appointment: 269-8065.

SUMMER SIZZLER 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lost Creek United Methodist Church. Food, games, flea market, crafts, cake walk, pie contest, queen's coronation, face paint.

DISCOVERING deer hardy plants in West Virginia workshop 1-5 p.m., La Paix Herb Farm, Alum Bridge. Cost: $15. To pre-register: (304) 269-7681, e-mail: lapaix@iolinc.net

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1965 monthly breakfast 9 a.m.-noon, Eat 'N Park restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: Mike, 269-3399, Prudy, 622-0061, Flora, 622-2129, Ellen 457-3097.

GARDEN EXTRAVAGANZA 9 a.m., Watters Smith State Park Museum area. Plant sale, presentations, bake sale, self-guide walking tours. Call: 745-4116, e-mail: WattersSmithPF@aol.com

QUIET DELL United Methodist Youth car wash and hot dog sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m., church parking lot.

BUSY BISON 4-H Club rabies vaccination clinic 9:30 a.m.-noon, along the sidewalk between Barrackville Middle and elementary schools. Cost: $5.

June 8 and 9

ANMOORE LIONS CLUB annual yard sale in vacant lot across from UCAR's main entrance. Proceeds to be used to purchase eyeglasses and hearing aids for Anmoore children and senior citizens. To have donations picked up, call Victor Gonzalez, 622-6728.

Through June 9

REVIVAL 7:30 p.m., Duck Creek Mission Church, Route 270 on Duck Creek Road, Lost Creek. Singing.

Sunday, June 9

AL-ANON meeting 7 p.m., St. Marks Lutheran Church, Route 19 south of Clarksburg. Call: Nancy, 624-6038.

GOSPEL SING 7 p.m., Hepzibah Baptist Church, between Clarksburg and Shinnston. The Shaffers from Belington will perform. Love gift offering taken.

STRAWBERRY BUFFET 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Haymond Community Center of Taylor County. Cost: $7. Carry outs available. Proceeds benefit upkeep of center.

Monday, June 10

SHINNSTON High School Class of 1946 meeting 1 p.m., Jimmy's Diner, Shinnston.

SUMMIT PARK Public Service District board meeting 4 p.m., office, Coal Street, Summit Park.

BI-MONTHLY meeting of Women of the Moose, Clarksburg Chapter 409, 7 p.m. at the lodge, 150 West Main St.

FELLOWSHIP MEETING 7 p.m., Pentecostal Church of the Living God, 205 Stout St., Stonewood.

VACATION BIBLE School 6-8:30 p.m., Bridgeport Baptist Church.

VICTORY High School Class of 1954 get-together 6 p.m., Eat 'N Park restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: 622-8559, 842-4384.

CLARKSBURG COUNCIL No. 872, Knights of Columbus meets 7:30 p.m., Robert Petitto KOC Hall, Clarksburg. Call: Joe Tiano, 622-0248.

ALLEGRO Dance Co. auditions 7:30 p.m. for men and women ages 12 to adult. Registration: 624-9660.

WEST MILFORD Lions Club bi-monthly meeting 6:30 p.m., West Milford Community Center. Program. Call: 745-3285.

AMERICAN RED Cross Blood Drive 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center, Clarksburg. Call: (800) 732-0383.

WV FEDERATION of Democratic Women, Harrison County Chapter, meeting, 7 p.m., at the American Legion, Clarksburg. All area Democrat women invited.

June 10 through 14

CUB SCOUT day camp 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Clarksburg. Cost: $30. Call: Jonathan Sherman, 624-3724.

June 10 through 15

VACATION BIBLE School at Bridgeport Baptist Church, 556 Worthington Drive, Bridgeport. Times: 842-5771.

Tuesday, June 11

WILD and Wonderful Stitching Guild regular meeting, Benedum Civic Center, all purpose room. Social 6 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. Program: Waste canvas. Call: Sue Wolfkill, 624-7359.

PRAYER MEETING 9-10 a.m., Clarksburg Church of God, Liberty Addition, Clarksburg. Call: 622-1302.

REGULAR MEETING and covered dish dinner of Wilsonburg Lions Club 6:30 p.m., Butch Maxon Shelter, Wilsonburg Elementary School. Call: 623-0305.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS, Court Clarksburg holds covered-dish dinner followed by installation of officers conducted by state CDA regent. Dinner 6 p.m., VFW Hall, Pike Street. Call: 623-2674, 842-4500.

CENTRAL WV Chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees luncheon meeting 11:30 p.m., Eat 'N Park restaurant, Bridgeport. Meeting 1 p.m. Speaker: Steven Phillips, from Social Security Administration.

Wednesday, June 12

RESERVATION deadline for Bridgeport Senior Satellite luncheon, Adaland Mansion. Time/information: Betty Watson, 842-4965 or George Garrett, 842-6742.

HARRISON COUNTY Landlords regular meeting 7 p.m., Eat 'N Park restaurant, Bridgeport. Speaker: Paul Hamrick, of Solid Waste Authority. Call: John Fazio, 623-6010.

AMERICAN RED Cross Blood Drive 1-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Mary Lou Retton Drive, Fairmont. Call: (800) 732-0383.

Thursday, June 13

REGION VI Workforce Investment Executive Board meeting 9:30-11:30 a.m., Work4WV Career Center Conference Room, state office complex, third floor, Adams Street, Fairmont. Call: Jeffrey G. Smith, 368-9530.

LUMBERPORT LIONS Club meeting 6:30 p.m., Sunset-Ellis restaurant, near Shinnston.

GERRARD BERMAN Scholarship Foundation annual banquet, starting at 6:30 p.m., Clarksburg/Bridgeport Holiday Inn. Banquet tickets: $18.50, available through Autrice Thomas (622-6277) or Michael Forinash (627-3281). Proceeds help pay for scholarship grants.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1948, dinner meeting, 5 p.m., Damon's restaurant. Call 842-8761 or 623-9218 for information.

DINNER for Victory High School Class of 1964 6:30 p.m., Red Caboose restaurant, Clarksburg. Call: Sam Annie, 623-1100.

Friday, June 14

YARD SALE 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Crestview Manor Nursing Home, Jane Lew. Proceeds to benefit Lewis County Senior Center van fund. Donations needed: Household items, crafts, baked goods. Call: Kay Kerns, 884-7811.

DODDRIDGE RELAY For Life 6 p.m., Cline Stansberry Stadium, West Union. Survivor dinner, 5:30 p.m.

ALLEGRO DANCE Co. car wash, Advanced Auto, Nutter Fort. Time/information: Call: 624-9660.

June 14 and 15

SPRING FESTIVAL at Sagebrush Round-Up, Bunner Ridge, near Fairmont. June 14: 6-11 p.m. Cost: Adults $2, children $1; June 15: Jimmy C. Newman and his Cajun Country, 6-9 p.m. Cost: Adults $10, under 12 $3. Call: 292-5854, 363-4864.

June 14 through 16

QUILT SHOW, 16th annual West Augusta Society show, Round Barn, Mannington. Donation suggested. Call (304) 986-2636 or (304) 986-1089.

Friday, June 14

DODDRIDGE County Relay For Life Luminaria Ceremony 9 p.m., Cline Stansberry Stadium, West Union. Luminarias $5. Call: 873-3216.

Saturday, June 15

FOURTH ANNUAL Fishing Rideo by Division of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Section, 7:30-11:30 a.m., Lake Stoney near Lumberport. Pre-register from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at DNR, 367-2720.

RESERVATION DUE for annual dinner/meeting of Bristol High School Alumni. Reception 5 p.m., pictures 5:45 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m. June 22, Clarksburg Senior Citizens Center. Send $15 to: Alumni Association, Retta Jean West, 145 Hall St., Clarksburg. Call: 842-2551.

AMERICAN RED Cross Blood Drive 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Woodmen of the World, Route 6, Grafton. Call: (800) 732-0383.

JIMMY C. NEWMAN and Cajun Country performs 6 and 9 p.m., Sagebrush Round-Up, six miles east of Interstate 79, exit 139. Cost: Adults, $7 in advance, $10 at gate, under 12, $3. Call: 363-4864, (304) 292-5854.

7TH ANNUAL EMPLOYEES picnic for former employees and families of Hazel Atlas, Brockway Glass, Continental Can, Anchor Hocking, noon to 4 p.m.; covered dish, meat, salad, drinks, paper goods supplied; auction 2:30 p.m., 4-H Barn, W.Va. 19 south, Clarksburg. Call: 622-4129.

BIG BOY Toys, Middletown Mall's Cruise-in, Call: (304) 363-3230.

June 16 through 19

STEALEY ASSEMBLY of God Vacation Bible School. Theme: "Catches Fire" by Eric Hamp and team. Times/information: 623-1481.

Monday, June 17

RESERVATIONS needed for Bridgeport Senior Satellite luncheon, Adaland Mansion. Time/information: Betty Watson, 842-4965 or George Garrett, 842-6742.

OUR LADY of Peace Assembly No. 1184, 4th Degree, Clarksburg, 6 p.m. dinner, Raymon's restaurant. Meeting follows at Robert Petitto Knights of Columbus Hall, Clarksburg. Call: Joe Tiano, 622-0248.

AMERICAN RED Cross Blood Drive noon-6 p.m., Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, Buckhannon. Call: (800) 732-0383.

VICTORY High School Class of 1953 monthly dinner meeting Raymon's restaurant, Clarksburg. Call: Connie Findley, 842-4333, e-mail: clfind1024@cs.com.

June 17 through 21

WEST VIRGINIA Summer Teachers' Environmental Workshop, Boy Scout Camp, Middle Fork River, Upshur County. Cost: $50, $10 a day, includes food and lodging. Call: (304) 472-3704.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, United Methodist Temple, corner of Locust and Sycamore, Clarksburg, 6:30-8:30 a.m. daily, preschool to sixth grade. Contact Pam Guice, 623-3542.

June 17 through 28

WEST VIRGINIA Folklife Center at Fairmont State College hosts Summer Seminar for Teachers, FSC main campus. Call: Dr. Byers, 356-4286, e-mail: jbyers@mail.fscwv.edu.

Tuesday, June 18

ECONOMIC Development Roundtable workshop and luncheon 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Via Veneto. Reservations: $25. Call: Harrison County Chamber of Commerce, 624-6331.

PRAYER MEETING 9-10 a.m., Elk Lick Church of God, Route 23, Salem. Call: 782-1818.

PARENT EDUCATION Project classes 6:30 p.m., United Summit Center, Clarksburg. Topic: Helping your child speak for themselves. Register: Pam Harper, 623-5661, Melody, 842-5632.

Through June 20

MISS WEST VIRGINIA pageant tickets on sale, www.misswestvirginia.org or call (304) 534-4620. Pageant will be held June 20-22 at Robert C. Byrd High School Theatre in Clarksburg.

Thursday, June 20

MILITARY ORDER of Purple Heart Chapter 418, Clarksburg, meets 7 p.m., Ponderosa Steakhouse, Bridgeport. First timers bring copy of D.D. 214 or discharge papers. Application: Harold Wilson, 842-5846, Harold Wilson or Commander Bill Reckton, 622-9750.

GOLDEN HORSESHOE winners reunion begins 9 a.m., Glenville State College, Glenville. Call: (304) 462-7361, ext 230, e-mail: goldenhorseshoe@glenville.edu or write: The Golden Horseshoe Office, P.O. Box 2733, Glenville State College, Glenville, WV 26351.

WEST VIRGINIA DAY celebration, Pricketts Fort State Park, off Exit 139 of Interstate 79. Call: 363-3030 or (800) CALL WVA. Web site www.prickettsfort.org

June 20 through 23

NORBA National Championship Mountain Bike Series race, Snowshoe Mountain Resort. Call: (877) 441-4FUN or check out www.snowshoemtn.com.

Friday, June 21

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1956 summer picnic 3 p.m., Lion Park, Jane Lew. Bring covered dish and drink. Call: 623-4743.

"MOONLIGHT and Roses" dance 8:30 p.m., Lewis County Senior Citizens Center. Call: Sissy Riley, Ellen Wagoner, 269-5738.

Saturday, June 22

VICTORY High School Class of 1954 summer picnic noon, Eugene Jaumot's camp, left to Twin Lake, Audra Road. Meat, tableware, soft drinks furnished. Bring covered dish. Call: Jaumot, 842-4384, e-mail: Victory54@aol.com.

Sunday, June 23

THE DEAN FAMILY performs 10:45 a.m., Bridgeport Baptist Church.

SLOVAK-POLISH Society Meeting, 1 p.m., Parkette Family Restaurant, U.S. Route 50, Bridgeport.

Monday, June 24

WEST MILFORD Lions Club bi-monthly meeting 6:30 p.m., West Milford Community Center. Installation of 2002-03 officers. Ladies Nite. Call: 745-3285.

CLARKSBURG KNIGHTS of Columbus No. 872 holds first Degree Exemplification 7:30 p.m.; candidates 7 p.m., Robert Petitto KOC Hall, Clarksburg. Call: Joe Tiano, 622-0248.

June 24 through 28

VACATION BIBLE School 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Simpson Creek Baptist Church, 231 W. Philadelphia Ave., Bridgeport. Theme: Amazon Outfitters. Ages: Kindergarten-5th grade. Call: 842-3589.

June 24 through 29

FAITH MOUNTAIN Vacation Bible School for preschool through sixth grade, Faith Christian Fellowship, Route 20 south of Clarksburg. Times: 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday, Friday picnic and program 6 p.m. Registration: 622-1038.

Tuesday, June 25

PRAYER MEETING 9-10 a.m., Evangel Baptist Church, Airport Road, Bridgeport. Call: 848-0441.

HARRISON COUNTY Senior Center Silver Haired Election.

Tuesday, June 25

HARRISON COUNTY Board of Education meeting 4 p.m., Kelly Miller Building auditorium.

TEEN DANCE, Middletown Mall, 9 p.m.-midnight. Call: 363-3230.

Wednesday, June 26

MARINE CORPS League D.H.L. Detachment 981 meets 7 p.m., VFW Post 573, Clarksburg. Application: Commandant Bobby Lee Woodard, 745-4495 or Harold Wilson, 842-5846.

June 26 and 27

PUBLIC INFORMATION meetings for Harrison County Transportation Study. June 26: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Lincoln High School, Shinnston; June 27: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Benedum Civic Center, Shinnston. Call: Bill Troe, (402) 952-2522.

Thursday, June 27

YOUTH COUNCIL meeting 10 a.m., Booth Library, Davis & Elkins College campus. Call: Michelle Markovich, 368-9530.

VICTORY High School Class of 1949 luncheon meeting 12:30 p.m., Ponderosa Steak House. Call: JimNichols, 623-2138, Argyle Shingleton, 622-3198, Duane Daniels, 592-3277, Dave Goldsmith, (304) 866-3314.

LUMBERPORT LIONS Club meeting 6:30 p.m., Sunset-Ellis restaurant, near Shinnston.

June 27 through 29

"WIZARD OF OZ" performances, Bridgeport High School Theatre. Times/information: 842-3693.

June 28 and 29

GAZING BACK IN TIME Festival, Marion County Historical Society Museum. Call 367-5398 for information.

June 29 and 30

24 HOURS OF SNOWSHOE, mountain bike team relay race, Snowshoe Mountain resort. Call: (877) 441-4FUN or check out www.snowshoemtn.com or www.grannygear.com.

Sunday, June 30

COUNTRY MUSIC concert begins 2 p.m., Bowyer farm, across from Doug's Hydroponic Tomato Green House, Isaacs Creek Road, Good Hope. Donation. Call: Bill Bowyer, 745-3689.

Monday, July 1

GARDEN COUNCIL of Harrison County meets 10 a.m. Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library.

HARRISON COUNTY Board of Education regular meeting follows 4 p.m. statutory meeting, Kelly Miller Building auditorium.

July 8 through 12

SIMPSON CREEK Baptist Church Musicamp 8:45 a.m.-12:10 p.m., church. Cost: $5, includes T-shirt. Registration: 842-3589.

July 12 and 13

WEST VIRGINIA Longrifle Association, mini show, Prickett's Fort State Park, near Fairmont. All non-Contemporary Longrifle Association guests asked to donate $2 at door. Contact: Joe Scott (3040 463-4397.

Saturday, July 13

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1965 picnic begins 11 a.m., Maple Shelter, Clarksburg City Park, Nutter Fort. Call: Mike, 269-3399, Prudy, 622-0061, Flora, 622-2129, Ellen, 457-3097.

Sunday, July 14

SECOND ANNUAL Biker Sunday begins 10:30 a.m., Jewel City Church, Shinnston. Bike ride 2 p.m. Call: 592-5755.0

Tuesday, July 16

PARENT EDUCATION Project classes 6:30 p.m., United Summit Center, Clarksburg. Topic: Family fun. Register: Pam Harper, 623-5661, Melody, 842-5632.

HARRISON COUNTY Board of Education regular meeting 4 p.m., Kelly Miller Building auditorium.

July 19 and 20

LIBERTY HIGH School Class of 1982 20-year reunion with picnic and dinner/dance. Send classmates' addresses to Jon Kinney, 842-8566, e-mail, LHS_1982@hotmail.com. Register: http://members.citynet.net/kinney.

EIGHTH ANNUAL Glen Elk Festival on Baltimore Avenue, Glen Elk, Clarksburg. Opens 6 p.m. July 19; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 20. To participate: 623-3514.

July 21 through 26

SUMMER PROGRAMS for ages 4-12 by West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind in Romney. Call: Jane McBride, (304) 822-4800, jkmcbrid@access.k12.wv.us.

Friday, July 26

LUMINARIA CEREMONY honors cancer survivors 9 p.m., Buckhannon-Upshur High School football stadium. Call: American Cancer Society, 472-9049, (800) ACS-2345, Web site, www.cancer.org.

Aug. 1 through 3

BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL at Clarksburg City Park, Nutter Fort. Applications for vendors, crafters and parade. Write to P.O. Box 8088, Nutter Fort, WV 26301 or call: 623-0484, 622-3206.

Saturday, Aug. 3

SECOND ANNUAL Salem City Wide Yard Sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Rental spaces at Salem Depot, 8x10 feet, $5. Registration: Maxine Mason, 782-1832, e-mail: Chamber@salemwvu.com.

Saturday, Aug. 10

UNITED WAY of Monongalia County's 10th annual Greatest Garage Sale on Earth at Spruce Street Parking Garage, Morgantown. Food, concession stand, entertainment, arts, crafts. Call: 296-7525.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1965 monthly breakfast 9 a.m.-noon, Eat 'N Park restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: Mike, 269-3399, Prudy, 622-0061, Flora, 622-2129, Ellen 457-3097.

MARSHVILLE COMMUNITY Homecoming, noon to 4 p.m., Community Center; cake, punch provided; bring pictures.

Tuesday, Aug. 13

PARENT EDUCATION Project classes annual picnic 6:30 p.m., United Summit Center, Clarksburg. Topic: Register: Pam Harper, 623-5661, Melody, 842-5632.

Aug. 16 through 18

PHILIP BARBOUR High School Class of 1987 15-year reunion. Call: Kelly Hawkins, 457-3951, Kris Rosier, 457-1308, Laurel Dottellis, 842-2217, Stacy Hunt, 739-2782.

Aug. 30, 31, Sept 1

18TH ANNUAL Jane Lew Fireman's Arts and Crafts Festival, Jane Lew Fire Department, one mile from exit 105. Call: Ellen Ball, 304-457-3097.

Through Sept. 1

APPLICATIONS BEING accepted for vendors, parade participants, organizations to participate in Lost Creek Community Festival to be held Sept. 21. Call: 745-3715, 745-3942, evenings, or write P.O. Box 460, Lost Creek, WV 26385.

Sept. 4 through 8

MILITARY REUNION, 25th Infantry Division Association, Branson, Mo. Write Andy Ansell, RD3, Box 336, Acme, PA 15610.

Saturday, Sept. 14

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1965 monthly breakfast 9 a.m.-noon, Eat 'N Park restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: Mike, 269-3399, Prudy, 622-0061, Flora, 622-2129, Ellen 457-3097.

Saturday, Oct. 12

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1965 monthly breakfast 9 a.m.-noon, Eat 'N Park restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: Mike, 269-3399, Prudy, 622-0061, Flora, 622-2129, Ellen 457-3097.

Oct. 18 through 20

GERMAN FESTIVAL, Sistersville. Internet, www.sistersville.net or e-mail, Janhardman@aol.com.

Friday, Oct. 25

ACT 2 THEATRE Co. opens 2002-03 season with Broadway musical thriller, Sweeny Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, directed by and starring Peter Lightfoot of the WVU Opera Department. Call: 622-0366.

Oct. 25 through 27

10TH ANNUAL Rotary Club Craft Show 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Meadowbrook Mall. Call: Ellen Ball, (304) 457-3097.

Saturday, Nov. 9

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1965 monthly breakfast 9 a.m.-noon, Eat 'N Park restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: Mike, 269-3399, Prudy, 622-0061, Flora, 622-2129, Ellen 457-3097.

Saturday, Dec. 14

MONTHLY BREAKFAST for Victory High School Class of 1965, 9 a.m.-noon, Eat 'N Park restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: Mike, 269-3399, Prudy, 622-0061, Flora, 622-2129, Ellen 457-3097.