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Today

ST. JOHN'S Lodge No. 24 of Shinnston holds special communication of the lodge at 7 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Master mason's degree will be conferred on two candidates.

EMPLOYMENT taxes workshop from 9 a.m.-noon at WesBanco, 140 West Main St., Clarksburg. Pre-registration necessary by calling Nick Lambernedis at the Business Information Center at 368-0023 or e-mail at nick.lambernedis@sba.gov.

AMERICAN LEGION Bridgeport Post No. 68 holds regular meeting at 8 p.m. at the post home on Airport Road.

FREE EDUCATIONAL presentation on "The Calorie Connection" from 6-7 p.m. at the Buckhannon Medical Wellness Center. For more information: 472-8845.

MEETING of Marine Corps League, D.H.L. Detachment No. 981, at 7 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 573, Clarksburg. All active, former and retired Marines are urged to attend. For more information: Commandant Keith E. Walls at 623-3439.

DINNER -- Clarksburg Eagles FOE Auxiliary holds birthday dinner at 6:30 p.m. Bring a covered dish and play bingo to benefit the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Today through Feb. 26

FAIRMONT STATE College Theatre Department presents Sophocles' Greek tragedy "Antigone" in FSC's Wallman Hall. Times: 7:30 p.m. each day, with 11 a.m. matinee performances Feb. 23 and 24.

Thursday, Feb. 24

FRIENDS of Robert C. Byrd High School football meet at 7 p.m. at Mother Goose Land, Nutter Fort. All parents or any individual wishing to assist and support the Eagle football program are encouraged to attend. For more information: 622-2932.

REGULAR meeting of Harrison County Housing Authority at 4 p.m. in the Harrison County Courthouse, fourth floor.

VISIT -- George H. Wood, a scholar of American education, gives a presentation on his school reforms and the content of his books at 7 p.m. in the Benedum Center Social Hall of West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon.

UNITED WAY of Harrison County annual awards celebration at 6 p.m. at Via Veneto on Route 58 between Bridgeport and Anmoore. Cost: $15 per person. For more information: 624-6337.

MEETING -- Clarksburg Eagles men's aerie meeting at 8 p.m. at the aerie home, 124 West Pike St., Clarksburg.

NARCOTICS Anonymous meeting at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, second-floor library.

LUMBERPORT Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset-Ellis Restaurant, Route 19, south of Shinnston. The club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

Feb. 24 through 27

METRO and Sports and Leisure Show at Meadowbrook Mall. A life-size skull of a Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur will be on display.

Through Feb. 25

HUMANE SOCIETY Thrift Shop, 220 Milford St., Clarksburg, holds $1-a-bag sale from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the shop. More items each day.

Friday, Feb. 25

SPECIAL MEETING of Harrison-Clarksburg Board of Health at 12:30 p.m. at the health department. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the department's placement.

DEADLINE for sellers to register for spring/summer consignment sale to be held March 10 and 11 at Lil' Lambs Closet in Clarksburg. A portion of the proceeds will benefit women/children services in the community. Sponsor: Women's Ministry of Faith Christian Fellowship. For more information: Sara Gianettino at 624-6221 or Kelly Clevenger at 624-4979.

SPAGHETTI benefit dinner from 4-8 p.m. at Clarksburg Eagles Club, 124 West Pike St., Clarksburg. Proceeds will benefit cancer patient Mary Lou Sprouse. Take-outs available. Cost: $5 a plate.

HARRISON COUNTY National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) sponsors the second annual Black History Banquet at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Bridgeport. Donation: $20 per person. For more information or tickets: Allen Lee at 623-2335 or any NAACP member.

REGULAR meeting of the Clarksburg Lions Club at noon at Minard's Spaghetti Inn, East Pike Street, Clarksburg. Sally Steinhilber is program chairman for the month of February.

Saturday, Feb. 26

LOCAL SKILLS USA-VICA competitions from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at United Technical Center.

AUCTION from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m at West Milford Community Center. Food available. Sponsor: West Milford Community Citizens Action Committee.

AUDITIONS for West Virginia Public Theatre 20000 season in Morgantown. Auditions by appointment only. For more information: Marla Freeman at 598-0144.

REGISTRATION for Tole and decorative painting classes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at D&S Metal Craft Co., 1713 Lillie St., Fairmont. For more information: 366-8546.

NARCOTICS Anonymous meeting at 7 p.m. at United Hospital Center, Classroom C.

DINNER -- "Let's Get Acquainted" covered-dish dinner from 2-4 p.m. at Mid-State Church of God, Gassaway. For more information: 622-9739 or 364-8910.

CHILI FEED -- Bridgeport Boy Scouts' 16th annual all-you-can-eat chili feed from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Benedum Civic Center, Bridgeport. Tickets: $5 for adults, $3 for children.

ANNUAL Past Masters Night of Clarksburg Lodge No. 155, A.F.&A.M., at the Masonic Lodge in Clarksburg. Oyster dinner served at 6 p.m. Master Masons Lodge opens at 7 p.m. Degree will be conferred on one candidate.

DANCE from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. at Clarksburg Eagles Aerie Home, 124 West Pike St., Clarksburg. Destin performs. Proceeds used for charitable contributions.

CLARKSBURG Area Postal Employee Credit Union's 53rd annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Via Veneto, Route 58 in Bridgeport. Business meeting will follow.

FREE HEALTH FAIR from 2-5 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 315 E.B. Saunders Way. Sponsor: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). For more information: Allen Lee at 623-2335.

HEALTH AWARENESS screening sponsored by Bridgeport Rotary Club from 7-10 a.m. at Bridgeport Middle School, Johnson Avenue.

Sunday, Feb. 27

47TH ANNUAL Charter Night of the Serra Club of Clarksburg at 6 p.m. at Via Veneto. Guest speaker: the Rev. Joseph Dene. New members will be inducted. For more information: 842-8831.

ALDERSON-BROADDUS College Concert Choir performs at 7 p.m. at Shinnston First Baptist Church, 70 Rebecca St., Shinnston.

GAME -- WDTV Channel 5 and Bridgeport Fire Department hold charity basketball game at 7 p.m. at Bridgeport High School gymnasium to benefit the J.T. Honce Scholarship Foundation in conjunction with Fairmont State College. Prizes will be awarded. Admission: $3 for adults, $2 for students, and children under 10 will be admitted free. For more information: Chad Vance or Steve Shriver at WDTV at 848-5000 or 622-1932.

JOHN ANGOTTI concert at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 707 Third St., Stonewood. A good will offering will be taken.

SINGLE MINGLE and dance at Westchester Village, 1825 Locust Ave., Fairmont. Doors open at 7 p.m.; dance from 7:30-11 p.m. Top 40, oldies, country dance music with 92.7 WVHF's Bill Mahoney. Informal dress; door prizes. Admission: $7. For more information: 624-1100 or e-mail wvsingles@aol.com.

Monday, Feb. 28

GFWC-NUTTER FORT Women's Club meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Celebration Room, Roosevelt-Wilson High School. Virginia Dent, public affairs coordinator will be in charge. Speaker: Pat VanKirk from Hope. Members asked to bring items for the Hope facility. For more information: 622-8322 or 622-6989.

REPRESENTATIVE from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg meets with students from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Salem-Teikyo University campus.

BUSINESS MEETING of Women of the Moose, Clarksburg Chapter No. 409, at 7 p.m. at Loyal Order of Moose No. 52 Lodge, 150 West Main St., Clarksburg.

NEWLY FORMED Harrison County Quilt Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose area at Maplewood Retirement Community, Route 50, Bridgeport. For more information: Mrs. Fred Layton at 622-4755 or Mrs. Gregg Baer at 623-3593.

HARRISON COUNTY Board of Education meets in regular session at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of Bridgeport High School. Following the regular meeting, a public forum will solicit input from parents and the community. Those wishing to address the group should sign up on sheet provided prior to the beginning of the meeting.

REGULAR WORK session for Shinnston City Council at 7 p.m. in City Hall.

WEST MILFORD Lions Club holds bi-monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the West Milford Community Center. Program scheduled. For more information: 745-3285.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 1st Degree, Clarksburg 872 will hold 1st Degree exemplification at the Robert Petitto Knights of Columbus Hall, 334 East Pike St., Clarksburg. All candidates will be present at 7 p.m. For more information: Joseph Tiano 622-0248.

Tuesday, Feb. 29

TOWN COUNCIL of West Milford holds special meeting at 7 p.m. at the West Milford Municipal Building. On the agenda is a public hearing and the second and final regard to changes in the town's water ordinance.

MASS and recitation of the rosary for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life will be held at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Center, Stonewood. Celebrant: Father Leo Lydon, chaplain of Serra Club of Clarksburg. For more information: 842-8831.

STYLES of worship and worship music will be discussed and presented at the 11 a.m. chapel service at Wilcox Chapel, Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi.

DEADLINE to submit recipes for cookbook being compiled for 100th anniversary of Gypsy community. Sponsor: Gypsy Community United Methodist Youth Fellowship and Community Action Group. To submit recipe: Melissa Brown, P.O. Box 303 Gypsy, WV, 26361; Billie McIntire, P.O. Box 27, Gypsy, WV, 26361; Margie McIntyre, P.O. Box 19, Gypsy, WV, 26361; or e-mail BillieMcIntyre@hotmail.com.

ROOSEVELT-WILSON High School class of 1946 meets at the Clique Club in Clarksburg for dinner at 6 p.m. For more information: Toots Britton at 622-0618.

NARCOTICS Anonymous meeting at 8 p.m. at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Wednesday, March 1

CLASS -- Light of Life Church in Clarksburg begins "How to Heal the Sick" class at 7 p.m. each Wednesday for six weeks. For more information: 624-1074.

Through March 1

WEST VIRGINIA Literacy Foundation, in cooperation with the West Virginia Governor's Council on Literacy, announces 2000-2001 Adult Literacy Project application packets are now available. To request a copy: 1-800-642-2670 or connect to web site at wvlc.lib.wv.us/wvgcl. Proposal due date: March 1.

Thursday, March 2

WASHINGTON IRVING High School class of 1954 meets for breakast at 9 a.m. at Ramon's Restaurant. For more information: Lucy Ropp Hornor at 622-7770.

WEST MILFORD Community Citizens Action Committee meets at 7 p.m. at West Milford Community Center. For more information: 745-3954.

REGULAR MEETING of the Nutter Fort Lions Club at 6:30 p.m. at the Nutter Fort Community Center. For more information: 624-9449.

Friday, March 3

DINNER, BALLROOM lessons and dance from 6:30-10 p.m. with Allegro Dance Co. at Philip's Restaurant, Glen Elk. Cost: $30 single, $40 couple. For reservations or more information: 624-5765.

March 3 and 4

SECOND ANNUAL North Central West Virginia Christian Women's Conference set at Westchester Village Ballroom in Fairmont. Guest speaker: Donan Partow on "Becoming a Vessel God Can Use." Conference hours: 7-9 p.m. March 3 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 4. Sit-down lunch provided. Conference price: $30 in advance and $35 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets: 622-1038.

Saturday, March 4

HOLISTIC FOOT Reflexology offered from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Center for the Healing Arts, Morgantown. The course will offer hands-on experience practicing reflexology in addition to introduction to theory. Fee: $45. For more information: 599-0202. Instructor: Mary Finnell, ND, MH, LMT.

FOURTH ANNUAL Mardi Gras hosted by Mountain Laurel Chapter of the American Red Cross begins at 10 p.m. at the Lakeview Resort and Conference Center, Morgantown. For more information: 598-9500.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST from 7 a.m.-noon at Lumberport Community Center. Donation: $4 adults, $2 children under 6. Sponsor: Lumberport Lions Club.

IRISH AUCTION to benefit Harrison County Catholic Schools at Nathan Goff Armory. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., live auction at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. For reservations: Elise Mossallati at 842-4498.

INSIDE FLEA market begins at 8 a.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Home, Salem. Tables: $5 each. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW. For more information: 782-4296.

March 4 through April 8

QUILTING CLASSES at West Virginia Mountain Products. Times: Advance class, 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m. for beginners. Six classes for $35. For more information: 622-3304 or 884-7920.

Sunday, March 5

SPAGHETTI dinner from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Reynoldsville Volunteer Fire Department. Price: $5 adults, $3 children 12 and under. Local delivery available. Eat in or carry out. For more information: 623-3754.

Monday, March 6

AUDITIONS for "Little Foxes" by Lillian Hellman at Robert C. Byrd High School Theatre. Four women and six male parts available. No children. Show dates April 27-30. Sponsor: Act II Theatre Co. For more information: 624-3357.

GARDEN COUNCIL of Harrison County meets at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Justina Hart for a board meeting and tea.

PHILIP BARBOUR High School holds open house for eighth-grade students receiving special education services and their parents beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the school library.

Tuesday, March 7

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA (Beta Chapter) meets at the Methodist Temple. Social hour 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Program will be a book review by Anna Smucker. For more information: 624-4287.

BOARD MEETING of the Wilsonburg Lions Club at 7 p.m. at the Wilsonburg Church. For more information: 783-5381.

Wednesday, March 8

MEETING -- American Society of Highway Engineers of North Central West Virginia hold joint meeting with Stonewall Jackson P.E. at Bridgeport Country Club. Meeting at 6:30 p.m., social at 7 p.m. Cost: $20. Speakers: Sam Beverage, commissioner of highways and Sam Bonasso, secretary of transportation.

Friday, March 10

CLARKSBURG COURT No. 3, Order of the Amaranth, meets at 6 p.m. at the Masonic building, second floor, in Clarksburg. Installation of officers for 2000-2001 will be held. Loyal Matron Mary Lou Hilderbrand will preside. For more information: 842-6420.

HAM AND OYSTER dinner from 5-7 p.m. at the Cottage Corner TOO Restaurant in Salem. Price: $9 adults, $6.50 children under 12. Sponsor: Salem Lions Club. Proceeds used to help provide eye care to people in the Salem area.

March 10 and 11

FOURTH ANNUAL "For Such a Time as This" Women's Conference at Trinity Assembly of God Church of Fairmont. Evening rally at 7 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Registration: $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information: The Rev. Patricia "Sissy" Hebb at 622-2771.

Saturday, March 11

BAKED STEAK or turkey dinner from 4-7 p.m. at the Quiet Dell United Methodist Church, Route 20 south or I-79, exit 115. Price: $6 adults, $3, children 12, free for ages 5 and under. Sponsor: Boy Scout Troop 16 and United Methodist Women.

CANDLE WICKING workshop from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the YWCA. Instructor: Diane Broughton. Cost: $20. Limited seating. For more information or to register: 624-6881.

THIRD DISTRICT meeting for Clarksburg Lodge No. 39, Knights of Pythias at Fairmont Lodge No. 15, Mary Lou Retton Drive, Fairmont. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., business meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 12

WHITE SHRINE of Omega Shrine No. 15, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem meets at 5 p.m. at the Eat 'N Park Restaurant, Bridgeport. New officers will be installed. For more information: 842-3062.

Monday, March 13

REGULAR council meeting in Shinnston at 7 p.m. at city hall.

March 13 through March 19

AMERICAN CANCER Society to hold its annual Daffodil Days sale. Choose fresh cut blooms or potted bulbs. Proceeds to Harrison County Unit of American Cancer Society. Direct sales locations: Nutter Fort Foodland, March 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; United Hospital Center, March 15-17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center, March 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Harrison County Courthouse, March 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Meadowbrook Mall, March 17, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Harrison Bank, March 15, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Krogers at Eastpointe, March 17-18; Wal-Mart, March 15, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Shinnston Foodland, March 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Daffodils also can be ordered by calling (800) 287-2317 or (800) 288-3618.

Tuesday, March 14

LUNCH MEETING for the Retired Federal Employees of Chapter No. 1579 NARFE meet at 1 p.m. at Eat 'N Park, Bridgeport. Delegates to the West Virginia Federation NARFE convention will be selected. Program by Sharon Brinkman-Windle, vice president, Alzheimer's Association, North Central West Virginia Chapter No. 210, Morgantown. Federal employees, retirees and spouses welcome. For more information: 624-5238.

WILSONBURG Lions Club will not have a meeting but will attend Shinnston District Governor's Night. For more information or to make a reservation: Paul Watson at 842-3158.

EVENING of improvisation with Allegro Dance Co. and guest artists at 120 Linden Ave. Theater, Clarksburg. Cost: $5. For tickets or more information: 624-5765.

BI-MONTHLY MEETING of the Wilsonburg Lions Club at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset-Ellis Restaurant. For more information: Tina Canon at 783-5381.

Wednesday, March 15

CONFERENCE -- Fairmont State College Regional Small Business Development Center co-sponsors a "Working Drug Free is Good for Business" conference from 9 a.m.-noon at the Conference and Training Room in the Center for Workforce Education, 3000 Technology Drive, Fairmont. Attendance fee: $20 per person. To register or for more information: Jack Kirby at FSC SBDC at 367-2712. Deadline for registration is March 13.

Through March 16

STORY HOUR -- Children ages 3 and up invited to attend pre-school story hour from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library. Story reading, finger plays, craft activity. For more information: Mary Loomis, children's librarian, 627-2236.

Thursday, March 16

MILITARY ORDER Purple Heart Chapter No. 418 holds monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Ponderosa Steak House near the Meadowbrook Mall. For more information: Jim Correll, commandant, 622-9648 or Harold Wilson at 534-5162.

PUBLIC HEARING on Clarksburg Housing Authority's Agency Plan at 7 p.m. in the community room of the Learning Oasis at Laurel Lanes Apartments, 12th and Richards Avenue, Clarksburg.

WASHINGTON IRVING High School class of 1960 reunion meeting at 7 p.m. at the Harrison County Board of Education, Water Street.

REGULAR MEETING of the Nutter Fort Lions Club at 6:30 p.m. at the Nutter Fort Community Center. For more information: 624-9449.

Saturday, March 18

ANNUAL YWCA St. Patrick's Day card party and luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. at the YWCA. Door prizes, drawing. Free parking available. For more information or to reserve a table, call Christine Strader at 622-2195.

CREAM CHICKEN and biscuit dinner from 4-7 p.m. at Christ Church United Methodist, 1539 West Pike St., Adamston. Sponsor: United Women of the church. Tickets available at the door or from a club member for $5 adults, $3 children. Take outs available.

Sunday, March 19

AMERICIANISM/PATRIOTIC dinner at 12:30 p.m. upstairs at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Home, Salem. Covered dish. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW, Salem.

Through March 20

ENTRIES accepted for West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival and Shoney's Family Restaurants Annual Poster Contest. For more information: 622-7314.

Monday, March 20

CLASSES -- North Central West Virginia Beekeepers Association and Harrison County Extension Office hold Beginning Beekeeping and Industry Updates for Experienced Beekeepers from 7-9 p.m. at the Harrison County 4-H Center on Route 19 south. Schedule: Feb. 21 -- Repairing and Building Bee Hives and Equipment; March 20 -- Raising Queen Bees and Re-Queening. For more information: Roy Kerns at 783-4760 or Clint Hickman, extension agent, at 624-8650.

March 23 and 30, April 6 and 13

WORKSHOP -- "Food for Thought" non-credit workshop from 6-8:30 p.m. at Robert C. Byrd High School features meal preparation, sumptuous wines and dining protocol, combined with detailed recipes served with a British flair. Instructor: Ian Walker, master chef and member of the International Wine and Food Society. Title for last session: "A World of Difference: An International Gourmet Tour." Limit 20 people per session. Cost: $110 per session, includes cost of participant certificate. Pre-registration for all three sessions: $300. Sponsor: West Virginia University Division of Extended Learning.

Friday, March 24

TALENT CHALLENGE for all ages who sing, dance or play an instrument from 6-8 p.m. at Salem-Teikyo University, Carlson Room. Early registration fee: $7, $10 at the door. For tickets or more information: 624-5765.

Saturday, March 25

WEST MILFORD CEOs sponsor flea market/bake sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the West Milford Community Building. Lunch available. For more information or to reserve a table, 745-3806.

FLEA MARKET and bake sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the West Milford Community Center. Sponsor: West Milford CEOS.

OLDIES DANCE and Show "Let the Good Times Roll" featuring the Fabulous Hubcaps from Washington, D.C., from 8:30 p.m.-midnight at the Nathan Goff Armory. Tickets: $20 per person. Reserved seating for tables of eight when purchased together, otherwise open seating. For tickets or more information: 842-5867. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Harrison County.

March 25 and April 1

BEGINNING embroidery from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the YWCA. Cost: $20 for two classes. Instructor: Diane Broughton. Limited seating. For more information or to register: 624-6881.

March 25 through 28

REVIVAL SERVICES begin at Light of Life Church in Clarksburg with Evangelist Harry Wingler. Service times: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. For more information: 624-1074.

Tuesday, March 28

MEETING of the Wilsonburg Lions Club at 6:30 p.m. at Wilsonburg church. Covered dish. Guest speaker: Clarksburg Police officer and DARE program coordinator Tommy Thomas. For more information: 783-5381.

BI-MONTHLY MEETING of the Wilsonburg Lions Club at 6:30 p.m. at the Wilsonburg Church. Covered dish. For more information: 783-5381.

REGULAR MEETING at 7 p.m. of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Salem, at the post home.

March 31, April 1 and 2

PERFORMANCE -- Godspell, the musical based on the gospel of St. Matthew will be performed in the auditorium of Christ Episcopal Church, 123 South Sixth St., Clarksburg. Admission: $12 per person includes admission and gourmet dessert buffet at intermission. Times: 7:30 p.m. March 31 and April 1; 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 2. For more information or to purchase tickets: Church office at 622-3694.

Saturday, April 1

SUNBURST BABY Contest and Beauty Pageant at 11:30 a.m. at the Meadowbrook Mall. For more information or entry forms: Jenni Peavy at (407) 382-8836.

Thursday, April 6

WEST MILFORD Community Citizens Action Committee meets at 7 p.m. at West Milford Community Center. For more information: 745-3954. Interested citizens and guests welcome.

Friday, April 7

VETERANS of Oil and Gas Industries hold monthly luncheon meeting at The Wilderness, Jane Lew. Social hour is 11 a.m., luncheon at noon. Birthdays and anniversaries will be recognized.

April 7 through 9

CO-HOSTS -- Norwood and Nutter Fort elementary schools co-host 32nd annual West Virginia Scholastic Chess Championships at Nutter Fort Elementary School. For information: Robert Jordan at 842-4771 or e-mail to RobAJordan@aol.com.

Sunday, April 9

32ND ANNUAL North Central West Virginia Coin Show from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Harrison County Senior Citizen Center, corner of 6th and Main St. Free admission, hourly door prizes, raffle.

Monday, April 10

VARIETY OF "In-Touch with History" programs offered at Fort New Salem. Tours are from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays beginning today. For reservations: Kyra or Carol at 782-5245.

April 13 through 15

10TH ANNUAL West Virginia Beef Expo at Jackson's Mill State 4-H Conference Center. Competitions begin at 9 a.m. Friday. For more information: Ronnie Helmondollar at 265-3303 or Jim Bostic at 472-4020.

Sunday, April 16

ANNUAL Palm Sunday Breakfast Brunch Buffet from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the West Milford Community Center. Price for all you can eat buffet: $5 adults, $3 children under 12. Take outs available.

MS WALK -- Sixth annual National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk begins at 2 p.m. with registration at 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, Clarksburg. For more information: Jennifer Pote at 842-2650.

Friday, April 21

COMMUNITY Good Friday service conducted by the Bridgeport Ministerial Association at noon at the Bridgeport Methodist Church. Members of Young Life, an ecumenical youth group and several Bridgeport ministers will participate in the 50 minute service.

April 21 and 22

10TH ANNIVERSARY annual Ramp Cook-Off and Festival in Elkins City Park sponsored by the Ramp Festival Bureau. Ramp dinner from 4-7 p.m. at the Elkins Veterans of Foreign Wars. Cost: $6 adults, $3 for children. Ramp Run begins at 10 a.m. an cook-off competition starts at noon. For more information: 636-2717 or 1-800-422-3304.

Friday, April 28

PRE-RACE PARTY behind Texas Roadhouse in the Quality Farm and Country parking area.

Sunday, May 7

SPAGHETTI DINNER from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lumberport Community Center. Donation: $5 adults, $2.50 children under 6. Sponsor: Lumberport Lions Club.

Thursday, May 4

WEST MILFORD Community Citizens Action Committee meets at 7 p.m. at West Milford Community Center. For more information: 745-3954.

Sunday, May 7

SECOND ANNUAL West Union Fireman's Pageant at 2 p.m. in the Doddridge County auditorium. Participants needed for divisions: Mr. and Miss, 5-8 year olds; Jr. Miss, 9-12 year olds; Miss Teen, 13-17 year olds; and Ms. Flame, 18-21 year olds. For more information or applications: Jackie LeBel at 873-1108 or Bridgette Greaver at 873-2916.

Thursday, June 1

WEST MILFORD Community Citizens Action Committee meets at 7 p.m. at West Milford Community Center. For more information: 745-3954.

Thursday, June 15

RESERVATION deadline for Lumberport High School reunion July 8 at Westchester Village, Fairmont. Cost: $22.50 single, $45 couple. Alumni Association membership cost is a one-time fee of $5.

Thursday, July 6

WEST MILFORD Community Citizens Action Committee meets at 7 p.m. at West Milford Community Center. For more information: 745-3954

Saturday, July 8

LUMBERPORT HIGH School reunion at Westchester Village, Fairmont. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., followed by first LHS Alumni Association meeting. Dinner at 7 p.m. and dance begins at 8 p.m. Cost: $22.50 single, $45 couple. Alumni Association membership cost is a one-time fee of $5. Reservations due June 15 by contacting Mrs. Kay Rogers, Route 4, Box 285, Clarksburg, WV, 26301, or call 783-486; Bonnie A. Maphis at 624-5950 or Sheila G. Casto at 623-3723.

Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7

WEST MILFORD Community Citizens Action Committee meets at 7 p.m. at West Milford Community Center. For more information: 745-3954.

Saturday, Aug. 19

FAIRVIEW High School Millennium celebration. For more information: Donna Merico Weir at 278-7544, quinad@yahoo.com or P.O. Box 100, Grant Town, WV, 26574-0100.

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