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Friday, Jan. 31

APPLICATIONS for United Way of Harrison County funding for 2004 calendar year available. Applications: 624-6337.

ANNUAL RFI WINTER Camp Meeting, Light of Life Ministries, 354 W. Main St., Clarksburg. Theme: "Let His Voice Be Heard." Speakers: Dr. Mike Pangio from Youngstown, Ohio, Evangelist Wally Odem from Beaufort, S.C., and Prophet Ray Woodby from Asheville, N.C. Times: 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 10 a.m. Thursday and Friday; catered luncheon Friday. Child care for ages 12 and under. Call: 622-9400. Web site: www.lol-clarksburg.org.

UNITED WAY of Harrison County collecting boxes, tape and wrapping paper for 2003 Christmas gift- wrapping project. Donations can be taken to the YMCA.

NAMES ACCEPTED for West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Queen's Court. Ages 18 through 25. Call: Executive Director Rachel L. Torchia, 622-7314.

PREHISTORIC PLANET with dinosaurs, fossils and more, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Middletown Mall, Fairmont. Special tours and lectures. Call: 366-1810.

COUNTRY MUSIC show every Friday, Summit Park Volunteer Fire Department, 7-11 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. House band: The Fireman's Den. $3. Children under 12 free. Call: Danny, 622-3363.

DEPOSIT DUE for Fairmont State College Honors Program eight-day tour of Boston. Deposit: $500. Trip cost: $950. Call: Dr. Robert Baker, 367-4260, or e-mail jbaker@mail.fscwv.edu.

BLOOD DRIVE scheduled for Lewis County National Guard Armory has been canceled.

COUNTRY MUSIC show, 6-10 p.m., Middletown Community Center. House band: Brad Crow and the Cutups. Other shows: Eilene Smith, Dick Rutan and Don't Do It Biscuit, Country Routs. Open mic 6 p.m. Doors open 5 p.m. Cost: $2, children under 12 free. Call: Betty Crow, (304) 983-2336, Charlie Mason, 363-3625.

WASHINGTON IRVING High School Class of 1953 monthly breakfast meeting, 9 a.m., Raymon's Restaurant, Clarksburg. Call Joellen Allman, 745-3196.

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg meeting, noon, Minard's restaurant. Guest speaker: Fred Smart.

CARD PARTY, 1 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars. Bridge or Canasta. Sponsored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Clarksburg. Table reservations: 623-2674.

Through Feb. 1

"MASH," a production of the Jigsaw Theatre Project, 7 p.m., YWCA. Reservations: 624-7271.

Saturday, Feb. 1

SAGEBRUSH ROUND-UP, Bunner Ridge near Fairmont. Country music 6 p.m.; show starts 7 p.m. Cost: $3 adults, children under 12 free. Call: 363-4864, (304) 292-5854.

BINGO every Saturday, Summit Park Volunteer Fire Department. Doors open 6 p.m. Early birds 6:30 p.m. $15 admission. All paper games. Call: 622-3363.

PIANIST Wendy Channel performs, 7:30 p.m., Fairmont State College School of Fine Arts, Room 229 of Wallman Hall. Call: 367-4219.

CENTRAL APPALACHIAN Astronomy Club hosts special astronomy day, 12:30-4 p.m., Fairmont State College Gaston Caperton Center, Clarksburg. Speaker: Mary "Indy" Kochte from Space Telescope Science Institute, which works with Hubble Space Telescope Program. Presentations. Call: Joe Gonzalez, 745-4842, after 6 p.m., Dick or Jeremy Bumgardner, 842-5730; e-mail: webmaster@caacwv.org.

TEEN DANCE, 8-11 p.m., Washington Square. $5.

PANCAKE and sausage dinner, 4-7 p.m., Lewis County Emergency Squad. Sponsored by East Lewis Lions Club and Lewis County Emergency Squad. Call: Linda Stalnaker, 269-1730.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1964 breakfast meeting, 9:30 a.m., Cottage Corner II Restaurant, Salem. Call: Sam Annie, 623-1100.

13TH ANNUAL Groundhog Feed fund-raising dinner sponsored by Central Upshur Lions Club, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., French Creek United Methodist Church. Cost: $3.50 adults, $1.50 ages 5-12, under 5 free.

REGISTRATION accepted for HC Checkmates Chess Tournament, Nutter Fort Elementary School. All divisions except open: $20. Open: $10. Registration: Robert Jordan, 842-4771; e-mail: RobAJordan@aol.com.

Feb. 1 through 14

FREE WILL clinic sponsored by YWCA of Harrison County and Pro Bono Referral Project. Last will and testament compiled by private attorneys following registration. Call: 624-6881.

Feb. 1 through March 8

CARDIO-CHALLENGE class, Saturdays 10-11 a.m., Momentum Center for the Arts, 315 N. Fourth St., Clarksburg. Cost: $30 for six-week session. Instructor: Carol Davis. Call: Beth, 622-5311.

Through Feb. 2

WV CONTEMPORARY Dance Festival, 8 p.m., West Virginia Wesleyan College, Atkinson Auditorium, Buckhannon. Tickets available at registration desk or box office on nights of performances. Call: (304) 473-8449; e-mail: parkreynolds@wvwc.edu.

Sunday, Feb. 2

COMMUNION, 10:45 a.m., Bridgeport Baptist Church. Call: 842-5771.

AFRICAN AMERICAN Read-In to celebrate Black History Month, Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library. Reception 2-5 p.m. Elaine Blue, poet and musician; Joyful Noise Inspirational Choir from Mt. Zion Baptist Church; selections read from the works of African American authors and poets. Call: Diane Davis, 627-2236.

HODGESVILLE Lions Club spaghetti dinner, noon-6 p.m., Warren District Community Center, Hodgesville. Cost: $5, under 6 free with ticket holder. $100 drawing. Tickets from Hodgesville Lions members.

MUSIC ON a Winter Sunday, 2 p.m., Waldomore. Original and traditional music concert by Heidi and Davin Seamon, pianist. Free. In memory of Allen Maphis. Clarksburg Harrison Cultural Foundation annual meeting.

AL-ANON meeting, 7 p.m., St. Mark's Lutheran Church, U.S. 19 South, Clarksburg, Call: Nancy, 624-6038.

Monday, Feb. 3

FRIENDS of the Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library meets 5 p.m., Andrew and Ballard Book Cellar, Clarksburg. Dinner at The Ordinary. Call: Suzie Hart, 842-5117.

HARRISON COUNTY Historical Landmark Commission special meeting, 9 a.m., Harrison County Courthouse Annex, Planning Commission office, ground floor. Special accommodations: 624-8690; TDD hearing impaired: 624-8500.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1955 monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Ponderosa Restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: 842-5314.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT by local photographer, Marion County Library. Call: Harry White, 265-5405, Bill Harris, 366-1935.

R-W, WI, KM, RCB Alumni and Friends Foundation board of directors meeting, 5 p.m., Robert C. Byrd High School. Call: Emma Lee Hite, 842-2071.

OPTIONCARE offers free blood pressure and pulse oximetry screenings the first Monday of every month, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 1807 W. Pike St., Clarksburg. Call: (800) 861-1661.

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-6 p.m., St. Mark's Lutheran Church social hall, U.S. 19 South, Clarksburg. Call: (800) 732-0383.

NUTTER FORT Woman's Club regular monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Nutter Fort Public Library. Guest speaker: George Fordham.

STONEWOOD COUNCIL meeting, 7 p.m., council chambers.

Feb. 3 and 10

COMMUNITY EDUCATION program class on dimensional embroidery by Fairmont State Community and Technical College Community Education Program, 6-9 p.m., 214 Merchant St., Fairmont. Cost:$35. Kits available for purchase. Teacher: Award-winning local quilter Martha Offutt. Registration: Karen Gibson, community education coordinator, 367-0436, 288-6041.

Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24

SPIRITUAL GROWTH and Prayer Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, First Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg. Weekly prayer and Bible study. Call: 622-6831.

Tuesday, Feb. 4

LUNCHEON MEETING of Serra Club of Clarksburg, noon, Minard's Spaghetti Inn. Speaker: Rev. Laurence Wrenn of Monongah. Topic: Six reasons for being a Catholic. Call: Dr. Tom Condron, 623-4984.

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-7 p.m., Benedum Center Social Hall, Buckhannon. Call: (800) 732-0383.

R-W, WI, KM, RCB Basketball Alumni Night at Lincoln vs RCB game. Former players of all four schools recognized. Call: Don Douglas, 622-8049.

MEETING of Phoebe Warner Chapter of the Order of the Bonnie Blue, 7 p.m., Summit Bank meeting room. Call: (304) 358-3261; e-mail: OrderBonnieBlue@msn.com.

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA, Beta Chapter, dessert meeting, 6 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg. Altruistic project: St. Jude's Hospital, Beta Chapter College Scholarship Fund.

WILSONBURG LIONS Club board meeting, 7 p.m., Wilsonburg Church.

PRAYER MEETING, Grafton First Baptist, Grafton. Time/information: Pastor Tom Horne, 842-6552.

SCHOOL BOARD meeting, Harrison County, 6 p.m., auditorium, Kelly-Miller Building.

EXECUTIVE BOARD meeting, Clarksburg Woman's Club, 1 p.m., Waldomore. Call: 623-9207, 623-1116.

Feb. 4 and 11

"TEACHING READING to Children" workshop, 6:30-9 p.m., Lost Creek Library. Free. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of Harrison County. Pre-register by calling 624-0347.

Feb. 4, 11 and 18

AMERICAN RED CROSS of Harrison County disaster classes, Harrison County chapter, 718 W. Pike St., Clarksburg. Times/registration: 624-7689.

Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25

NORTH CENTRAL West Virginia Beekeepers Association introductory course on honey beekeeping, 6:30-9 p.m., Harrison County 4-H Center, U.S. 19 south of Clarksburg. Pre-registration required. Cost: $20. Call: Steve Hamrick, 622-9827, or NCWVBA President Kevin K. Griffith, 622-8000.

Wednesday, Feb. 5

LOST CREEK SENIOR Citizens covered-dish meeting, noon, Lost Creek United Methodist Church. Election of officers.

FREE SEMINAR, "Investing Basics," 6:30 p.m., office of Celesta Miracle, 1212 W. Main St., Bridgeport. Refreshments 6 p.m. Call: 842-0241; Web site: www.edwardjones.com.

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED monthly luncheon, noon, YWCA. Program: World Day of Prayer planning. North View churches, uptown churches to attend.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1952 lunch meeting, noon, Bridgeport Ponderosa Restaurant. Classmates, spouses and friends from any year welcome. Call: Patty Nichols, 624-4811.

SIGN-UP for Salem Food Share, 6-7 p.m., Salem VFW, upstairs. Cost: $18.50 regular package, $21 family package.

BLOOD DRIVE, noon-6 p.m., Middletown Mall, Old Wall Store, Fairmont. Call: (800) 732-0383.

Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE meets weekly, First Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg. Adult quilting, 3:30 p.m.; Bible study, crafts, choir, chimes, 3-year-olds through fourth grade, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; dinner, 5:45 p.m.; adult and bell choirs, 6:30 p.m. Call: 622-6831.

Thursday, Feb. 6

QUARTERLY WalkSport meeting, 8:30 a.m., Meadowbrook Mall, Center Court. $15 membership. Call: 842-5441.

SPAGHETTI DINNER, noon-4 p.m., West Milford United Methodist Church. $6 adults, $3 under 12. Eat-in or carry-out. Call: Charles Williams, 745-4286, Maggie Fisher, 745-3675.

Feb. 6 and 7

SIGN-UP for Harrison County Foodshare, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Criss-Cross. Cost: $18.50 regular package, $21 family package.

Friday, Feb. 7

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-7 p.m., Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Fairmont. Call: (800) 732-0383.

COUNTRY MUSIC show every Friday, Summit Park Volunteer Fire Department, 7-11 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. House band: The Fireman's Den. $3. Children under 12 free. Call: Danny, 622-3363.

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg meets noon, Minard's Restaurant. Guest speaker: Lion Jim White.

NEW SUPPORT GROUP, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Life Choice Pregnancy Center, Gorby Lane, Nutter Fort. Call: Marsha, 745-3254, 622-1953, Kathy, 472-3092.

Feb. 7 through 9

REVIVAL, Georgetown Community Church, south of Horner. Call: (304) 452-8495.

Saturday, Feb. 8

PAM'S MUSICAL Studio recital, 3:30-6 p.m., Meadowbrook Mall, Center Court. Call: 842-5441.

SIGN-UP for Taylor County Foodshare, 10-11 a.m., Calvary Baptist Church, U.S. 119 south of Grafton. Cost: $18.50 regular package, $21 family package.

BINGO every Saturday, Summit Park Volunteer Fire Department. Doors open 6 p.m. Early birds 6:30 p.m. $15 admission. All paper games. Call: 622-3363.

7TH WEST VIRGINIA Infantry Camp 7, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War meeting, 5 p.m., South Mill Creek Church of the Brethren, Mozer. Also Lincoln Day covered-dish dinner. Call: Randy, (304) 257-4707, Bill, (304) 358-3261, e-mail, pendhist@mountain.net.

CHILDREN'S STORY hour with Burger Bear, 11 a.m.-noon, Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library, Waldomore annex. Presented by Harrison County Key Clubs. Treats.

ROOSEVELT-WILSON High School Class of 1965 monthly breakfast, 9 a.m., Dave's restaurant, Nutter Fort. Call: Connie Poling, 622-5551, Ilene Corathers, 745-5444.

SEVENTH ANNUAL Oldies Sock Hop, 8 p.m.-midnight, old Roosevelt-Wilson High School gymnasium, Ohio Avenue, Nutter Fort. Disc jockey Ed Morrison. $15 per person, set ups provided. Sponsored by R-W Class of 1967 reunion committee. Tickets: 624-7271, 622-8049.

WVU CENTER for Rural Emergency Medicine hosts one-day "Safe Sitter" course, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Waldomore in Clarksburg. Free, open to 11-13 year olds. Lunch. Registration: 293-6682.

THEATER WORKSHOP series, puppetry for children 7 and up, 12-2 p.m., Momentum Center for the Arts, 315 N. Fourth St., Clarksburg. For cost or other information, call: Beth, 622-5311.

Sunday, Feb. 9

SLOVAK-POLISH Society meeting, 1 p.m., Parkette Restaurant. Call: 624-5265.

BAKED STEAK dinner, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Haymond Community Center of Taylor County. Carry-outs available. Proceeds benefit upkeep of center. Call: 265-1996, 265-4139.

AUDITIONS for Jigsaw Theatre Project production of Popeye, The Studio for the Performing Arts, former Roosevelt-Wilson High School. Open to children 6 and up. Call: 624-1982.

Feb. 9 through 15

WINTER CAMP meeting 2003, Victory Valley Church, Philippi. Times: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Speaker: Feb. 10-15, Revivalist Brother Brice Utt of Columbus, Ohio, Church of God.

Monday, Feb. 10

WOMEN OF THE MOOSE, Clarksburg Chapter 409, bi-monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Loyal Order of Moose 52 Lodge, 150 West Main St.

TOWN OF LUMBERPORT monthly council meeting rescheduled from Feb. 3, 7 p.m., Lumberport Community Center.

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-6 p.m., Elkins Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elins. Call: (800) 732-0383.

AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN evening circle, 7 p.m., Bridgeport Baptist Church. Call: 842-5771.

HARRISON COUNTY Chapter of West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women meet, 7 p.m., American Legion, Clarksburg. Program: Dolores Stinespring (Mary Todd Lincoln).

VICTORY High School Class of 1954 monthly get-together dinner, 6 p.m., Eat 'N Park Restaurants. Grads and friends welcome.

BOARD MEETING of Literacy Volunteers of Harrison County, 6-8 p.m., West Virginia Jr. College, Bridgeport.

EXECUTIVE BOARD meeting for Literacy Volunteers of Harrison County, 6-8 p.m., West Virginia Jr. College, Bridgeport branch.

CLARKSBURG COUNCIL 872, Knights of Columbus meeting, 7:30 p.m., Robert Petitto KOC Hall, Clarksburg. Call: Joseph Tiano, 622-0248.

WEST MILFORD Lions Club's Valentine party and Ladies Nite, 6:30 p.m., West Milford Community Center. Call: 745-3176.

SENIOR DAY at the Legislature, Harrison County, day or overnight trip options available. Call: 623-6795 for details. Jan. 24 deadline.

Tuesday, Feb. 11

RETIREMENT satellite seminar, 6:30 p.m., office of Edward Jones investment representative Celesta Miracle, Bridgeport. Call: 842-0241.

CENTRAL West Virginia Chapter 1579 National Association of Retired Federal Employees meeting, Eat 'N Park Restaurant, Bridgeport. Lunch, 11:30 a.m., meeting, 1 p.m. Speaker: Millie Karlin, co-regional director, Alzheimer's Association, Morgantown Regional Office.

GREATER CLARKSBURG Associates' annual meeting, 8:30 am., The Ordinary Restaurant, Main Street. Continental breakfast after meeting and election of officers. To become member, call Cathy Goings, 622-8199. Reservations: Claudine Cross, 622-8890.

FREE RETIREMENT program, 11:30 a.m., Edward Jones' office of Donna Hines, 200 Route 98, Suite 101, Nutter Fort.

WILSONBURG LIONS Club Valentine party with covered dish, 6:30 p.m., Lion Brenda Thompson's mother's home. Call: 623-0305.

PRAYER MEETING, Harmony Grove Baptist, Fairmont. Time/information: Pastor Brian Boggess, 366-1009.

BLOOD DRIVE, 2-7 p.m., Salem Baptist Church, Salem. Call: (800) 732-0383.

W.VA. SENIOR Day at the Legislature, Harrison County Senior Center, call 623-6795.

Wednesday, Feb. 12

SMALL BUSINESS start-up workshop, "How to Really Start Your Business," 9 a.m.-noon, Alan B. Mollohan Innovation Center, 1000 Technology Drive, Fairmont. Pre-registration: Nick Lambernedis, 368-0023, e-mail, nick.lambernedis@sba.gov.

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-7 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Stonewood. Call: (800) 732-0383.

SWEETHEART BALLROOM Dance Workshop, 7-9 p.m., Anna's Expressions of Dance. $24 couples, $15 teen couples. Learn Cha-Cha, Tango, Swing and Waltz. Call: 624-9660.

Thursday, Feb. 13

OPEN HOUSE for Lifelong Learners at Fairmont State College, 10 a.m.-noon, 214 Merchant St., Gear-Up, FSC building. Refreshments. Call: Mary Urso, 366-0209.

AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN Day Circle, 1 p.m., Bridgeport Baptist Church. Call: 842-5771.

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-7 p.m., Middletown Mall, Old Wall Store. Call: (800) 732-0383.

WILSONBURG LIONS Club members present flags to first-graders at Wilsonburg Elementary School, 1 p.m.

WVUÚHARRISON COUNTY Extension Office conducts 10-week Master Gardener Volunteer Program, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Harrison County 4-H Center, U.S. 19 south of Clarksburg. $55. Registration: 624-8650.

Friday, Feb. 14

VALENTINE'S DAY Dance, 7-11 p.m., Summit Park Volunteer Fire Department. Doors open 6 p.m. House band: The Fireman's Den. $3. Children under 12 free. Other entertainment. Covered dish. Call: 622-3363.

COUNTRY MUSIC show every Friday, Summit Park Volunteer Fire Department, 7-11 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. House band: The Fireman's Den. $3. Children under 12 free. Call: Danny, 622-3363.

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg meets, noon, Minard's Restaurant. Guest speaker: Tom Dadisman, Flemington Lions Club member.

WASHINGTON IRVING High School classes of 1946 and 1945 Valentine Day luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Eat 'N Park Restaurant.

HARRISON COUNTY Sheltered Workshop, Inc. annual meeting, noon, Burnside Foundation Building, Clarksburg. Call: 623-3757.

EDWARDJONES open house for office of Donna Hines, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Medwood Plaza, 200 W.Va. 98, Suite 101, Nutter Fort. Refreshments, door prizes.

WEST VIRGINIA Symphony Orchestra, with Maestro Grant Cooper presents "Music of the Heart," a Valentine's Day Pops Concert, 7:30 p.m., Colebank Hall, Fairmont State College. $12 general admission, $25 reserved seating. Call: Marion County Chamber of Commerce, (304) 363-0442.

Saturday, Feb. 15

BINGO every Saturday, Summit Park Volunteer Fire Department. Doors open 6 p.m. Early birds 6:30 p.m. $15 admission. All paper games. Call: 622-3363.

WEST VIRGINIA Angus Association annual meeting, Larry's Steak House Restaurant, Flatwoods. Business meeting 2 p.m. Reservations: (304) 472-6828.

CLARKSBURG WOMAN'S Club Valentine card party, YWCA. Table reservations: Nancy Judy, 622-1790.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1965 monthly breakfast, 10 a.m.-noon, Eat 'N Park Restaurant, Bridgeport. Class members, family and friends urged to attend.

THEATER WORKSHOP series, stage makeup, children 7 and up, 12-2 p.m., Momentum Center for the Arts, 315 N. Fourth St., Clarksburg. Cost/information: Beth, 622-5311.

Sunday, Feb. 16

SPAGHETTI DINNER, noon-4 p.m., West Milford United Methodist Church. $6 adults, $3 children under 12. Take-outs available. Call: 745-4286.

MENS' BREAKFAST, 8 a.m., Bridgeport Baptist Church. Call: 842-5771.

MAGIC WORKSHOP, 2-4 p.m., The Studio for the Performing Arts. Open to children 8 and up. Pre-registration: 624-7271.

SPAGHETTI DINNER, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 35 Franklin St., Buckhannon. $6 adults, $3 children under 12, under 3 free. Call: 472-3414.

Monday, Feb. 17

SHINNSTON MUSEUM board sponsors workshop, 7 p.m., Shinnston Council Chambers, 43 Bridge St., Shinnston. Museum curator: Jim Mitchell of West Virginia Division of Culture and History.

THE HARRISON COUNTY Republican Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Ponderosa. Call: Jay Wolfe, 622-0770.

BLOOD DRIVE, noon-6 p.m., Elkins First Baptist Church.Call: (800) 732-0383.

DANCE CLASS registration for ballet, jazz, modern tap and yoga, 4-7 p.m., Anna's Expressions of Dance. Call: 624-9660.

BLOOD DRIVE, 2-6 p.m., Heritage Christian School, Bridgeport. Call: (800) 732-0383.

OUR LADY of Peace Assembly 1184, 4th Degree, Clarksburg dinner meeting 6 p.m., Raymon's Restaurant. Meeting follows at Robert Petitto Knights of Columbus Hall, Clarksburg. Reservations/information: Joe Tiano, 622-0248.

BOOK GROUP, monthly meeting, 4 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Parlor, Clarksburg. Book: "Traveling Mercies" by Anne Lamott. Call: 622-6831.

Tuesday, Feb. 18

PRAYER MEETING, House of Faith, U.S. 19, near Shinnston. Time/information: Pastor Delores White, 622-2539.

SCHOOL BOARD meeting, Harrison County, 6 p.m., auditorium, Kelly-Miller Building.

CLARKSBURG WOMAN'S Club monthly meeting, noon, First United Methodist Church. Call: 23-1116 or 623-9207.

Feb. 18 and 19

OPEN HOUSE, Heritage Christian School, Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport. Hours: 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 18, 8-11:30 a.m. Feb. 19. Call: 842-1740.

Wednesday, Feb. 19

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-7 p.m., Caperton Center, Fairmont State College, Clarksburg. Call: (800) 732-0383.

EMPLOYMENT TAX workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, Bridgeport Public Library. Pre-registration: Nick Lambernedis, 368-0023, e-mail, nick.lambernedis@sba.gov.

BLOOD DRIVE, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Salem International University, T.E.D. Multi-Purpose Room, Salem. Call: (800) 732-0383.

Thursday, Feb. 20

BLOOD DRIVE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., National Aerospace Education Center, Bridgeport. Call: (800) 732-0383.

Friday, Feb. 21

COUNTRY MUSIC show every Friday, Summit Park Volunteer Fire Department, 7-11 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. House band: The Fireman's Den. $3. Children under 12 free. Call: Danny, 622-3363.

MEMBERS of the Lions Club of Clarksburg participate in Lions Flag Day in Clarksburg elementary schools.

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg meets noon, Minard's Restaurant. Guest speaker: Lion Russ Bonasso.

Saturday, Feb. 22

BINGO every Saturday, Summit Park Volunteer Fire Department. Doors open 6 p.m. Early birds 6:30 p.m. $15 admission. All paper games. Call: 622-3363.

CLARKSBURG AREA Postal Employees Credit Union's 56th annual dinner and meeting, 6:30 p.m., Via Veneto, Bridgeport. Business meeting follows.

ANNUAL WEST VIRGINIA Law Enforcement Children's Pageant. Queen's, teen's and pre-teen's pageants April 5. Entry form: (304) 269-2943, e-mail, thequeenjewel@aol.com.

ACT 2 THEATRE Co. to sponsor amateur vocal talent contest with radio station WKKW, 7:30 p.m., Robert C. Byrd High School auditorium. Registration deadline: Jan. 18. $15 application fee. Call: 842-1178 or visit Web site, act2theatre.tripod.com.

THEATER WORKSHOP series, introduction to acting for adults, 12-2 p.m., Momentum Center for the Arts, 315 N. Fourth St., Clarksburg. For cost or other information, call: Beth, 622-5311.

Sunday, Feb. 23

LARRY PARSONS Chorale presents choral music concert, "The Miracle of Love," 4 p.m., West Virginia Center for Choral Arts, 508 E. Pike St., Clarksburg. Tickets/information; 624-7282.

Monday, Feb. 24

BLOOD DRIVE, noon-6 p.m., Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, Buckhannon. Call: (800) 732-0383.

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg Board of Directors meeting, noon, Minard's.

CLARKSBURG COUNCIL 872, Knights of Columbus meeting, 7:30 p.m., Robert Petitto KOC Hall, Clarksburg. Call: Joe Tiano, 622-0248.

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-7 p.m., Harrison County Red Cross Chapter, Clarksburg. Call: (800) 732-0383.

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

Feb. 24 through March 15

DISPLAY of gourd and wood crafts by Sue Hurst, first floor exhibit cases, Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library. Call: 627-2236.

WEST VIRGINIA Fossil Club Exhibit, Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library, first and second floors. Call: Diane Davis, 627-2236.

Tuesday, Feb. 25

WILSONBURG LIONS Club holds new member orientation and open house with covered dish for potential new members, 6:30 p.m., Wilsonburg Church. Call: Lion President Tina Canon, 783-5381.

PRAYER MEETING, Little Rock Camp Church, Little Rock Camp Road. Time/information: Pastor Tim Sandy, 584-4355.

Wednesday, Feb. 26

BLOOD DRIVE, 2:30-6 p.m., West Union Senior Center, West Union. Call: (800) 732-0383.

Friday, Feb. 28

COUNTRY MUSIC show every Friday, Summit Park Volunteer Fire Department, 7-11 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. House band: The Fireman's Den. $3. Children under 12 free. Call: Danny, 622-3363.

BLOOD DRIVE, noon-6 p.m., Harry Green Chevrolet, Clarksburg. Call: (800) 732-0383.

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg meets noon, Minard's Restaurant. Guest speaker: Lion Tim Williams.

Tuesday, March 4

PRAYER MEETING, Salem Church of God, State Street, Salem. Time/information: Pastor James Noel, 782-3070.

Saturday, March 8

EAT A BITE for Sight West Milford Lions Club annual pancake and sausage breakfast, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., West Milford Community Center. $100 food basket drawing. $5 adults, $3 children. Call: 745-3285.

Monday, March 10

CLARKSBURG COUNCIL 872, Knights of Columbus meeting, 7:30 p.m., Robert Petitto KOC Hall, Clarksburg. Call: Joe Tiano, 622-0248.

WEST MILFORD LIONS Club bi-monthly meeting and program, 6:30 p.m., West Milford Community Center. Call: 745-3176.

Through March 11

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT seminar, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Immaculate Conception Parish, Clarksburg.

Tuesday, March 11

PRAYER MEETING, Upper Room Church, South 24th St., Clarksburg. TimeÚinformation: Pastor Frank Shreve, 622-7651.

Through March 13

YOGA and relaxation classes, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Anna's Expressions of Dance. Call: 624-9660.

Through March l5

WEST VIRGINIA Fossil Club exhibit, Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library, first and second floors. Call: 627-2236.

GOURD and natural wood crafts display by Sue Hart, first floor display area, Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library. Call: 627-2236.

Saturday, March 15

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1965 monthly breakfast, 10 a.m.-noon, Eat'N Park Restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: Prudy, 622-0061, Flora, 622-2129 or Ellen, 457-3097.

Through March 16

CLARKSBURG Knights of Columbus accepting candidates for 4th Degree Exemplification April 5 and 6, Robert Petitto KOC Hall, Clarksburg. Second or third degree members, contact Joseph Tiano, 622-0248, Gerry Somazze, 622-5869.

Monday, March 17

DANCE CLASS registration for children and adults for 10-week session, 4-7 p.m., Anna's Expressions of Dance. Classes in ballet, jazz, modern tap and yoga. Call: 624-9660.

DINNER MEETING OF OUR LADY of Peace Assembly 1184, 4th Degree, Clarksburg, 6:30 p.m., Raymon's Restaurant, Clarksburg. Meeting follows at Robert Petitto Knights of Columbus Hall, Clarksburg. Call: Joe Tiano, 622-0248.

Tuesday, March 18

PRAYER MEETING, Vermont Baptist Church, W.Va. 23 and Shelton Run, Salem. Time/information: Pastor John Spadafore, 782-1046.

Saturday, March 22

SCREENING of "Prisoners Among Us" film, Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library. Film director, Michael DiLauro introduces film and answers questions. Film will be released on PBS this year. Call: Diane Davis, 627-2236.

HARRISON COUNTY Humane Society's fourth annual benefit dance, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Nathan Goff Armory, Clarksburg. Entertainment: Hubcaps Oldies Dance and Show "Let the Good Times Roll." $20. Tickets: Becky Lear, 842-5867. Proceeds benefit the society.

JUNIOR ROYALTY PAGEANT, sponsored by West Virginia Strawberry Festival, starting 9 a.m. Call 472-4256 for information, or call Carol Swisher at 472-6212 after 4 p.m.

Monday, March 24

CLARKSBURG COUNCIL 872, Knights of Columbus, meeting, 7:30 p.m., Robert Petitto KOC Hall, Clarksburg. Call: Joe Tiano, 622-0248.

WEST MILFORD LIONS Club bi-monthly meeting and program, 6:30 p.m., West Milford Community Center. Call: 745-3176.

Tuesday, March 25

PRAYER MEETING, Abundant Life, Arlington Addition, Clarksburg. TimeÚinformation: Pastor Bob Wilson, 624-7371.

Tuesday, April 1

PRAYER MEETING, Bethel Temple, Johnson Avenue, Bridgeport. Time/information: Pastor Mike Stottlemyer, 592-1095.

Tuesday, April 8

PRAYER MEETING, Clarksburg Church of God, Liberty Addition, Clarksburg. Time/information: Pastor Chelsey Noel Jr., 842-5510.

Tuesday, April 15

PRAYER MEETING, Elk Lick Church of God, W.Va. 23, Salem. TimeÚinformation: Pastor Paul Flanigan, 782-1818.

Saturday, April 19

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

April 27 through 29

ALEUTIAN ISLANDS veterans annual nationwide reunion, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. All service branches welcome. Registration/information: Send self-addressed, stamped envelope to Al King, PO Box 130327, Sunrise, FL 33313.

Saturday, May 17

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

May 24 through 31

FAIRMONT STATE College Honors Program sponsors eight-day tour of Boston. Cost: $950. Call: Dr. Robert Baker, 367-4260, e-mail, jbaker@mail.fscwv.edu. Deposit due by Jan. 31.

Saturday, June 21

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

Saturday, July 19

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

Saturday, Aug. 16

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

Saturday, Sept. 20

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

Saturday, Oct. 18

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

Saturday, Nov. 15

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

Saturday, Dec. 20

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