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Wednesday, March 26

GOOD TIME Cloggers meeting, 6:30 p.m., YWCA of Harrison County. Call: Barbara Fuller, 745-5569.

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

PHYLLIS WILSON Moore featured speaker for Lunch & Learn program, 11:30 a.m., YWCA of Harrison County. $4. Reservations: 624-6881.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1956 dinner get-together, 6 p.m., Eat 'N Park Restaurant. Other graduates welcome.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT bingo for Salem Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9151 and Ladies Auxiliary, VFW. Doors open, 5:30 p.m., early birds, 6 p.m., game starts, 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit charities.

ROOSEVELT-WILSON High School Reunion Committee for classes 1958-60 dinner meeting, 6 p.m., The Parkette Restaurant. Call: Sharon Simons, 842-8815, Diana Garlow, 622-6717.

MARINE CORPS League, D.H.L. Detachment No. 981 meets 7 p.m. VFW Post No. 573, Clarksburg. Application/information call: Commandant Bobby Lee Woodard, 745-4495, Senior Vice Commandant Rick Shuman, 203-0644.

LUNCH & LEARN, 11:30 a.m., hosted by YWCA of Harrison County. Topic: "Celebrating Women in History." $4. Reservations: 624-6881.

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

LENTEN WORSHIP service, 12:30-12:55 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg. Preacher: Robert Horstman, Church of Our Savior. Music by Jubilate Singers. Luncheon: Vegetable-beef soup, 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.

BLOOD DRIVE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. Call: (800) 732-0383.

Thursday, March 27

LUMBERPORT LIONS Club meeting with covered-dish dinner, 6:30 p.m., Lumberport Baptist Church.

1947 CLASS of Victory High School lunch meeting, 1 p.m., Raymon's Restaurant, Clarksburg. Call: Jerry, 782-1575.

SOUTH HARRISON Middle School parent-teacher conference, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

CLARKSBURG LEAGUE for Service April board meeting, 6 p.m., Simpson Creek Baptist Church, Bridgeport. Refreshments, 6 p.m., business meeting, 6:30 p.m. Call: Pattae Kinney.

QUIET DELL Neighborhood Watch covered-dish dinner, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church annex. Guest speaker from Harrison County Emergency Services.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1949 monthly luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Ponderosa Steak House. Call: Argyle Shingleton, 622-3198, Duane Daniels, 592-3277, Dave Goldsmith, (304) 866-3314, e-mail, victoryhi49@webtv.net.

CLARKSBURG KIWANIS Club meeting, noon, at Jim Reid's Restaurant. Speaker: Jamie Goucher, on tech-based development for West Virginia. Call: Robert Harper, 623-9383.

SBA/WNET program at YWCA of Harrison County, Clarksburg. Registration: 5:30 p.m. Topic: "5 Easy Pieces -- Creating a Business Plan." $15, includes dinner. Registration: 624-6881.

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

BLOOD DRIVE, noon-6 p.m., United Methodist Temple Church, Clarksburg. Call: (800) 732-0383.

QUEEN ESTHER Chapter 11 Order of the Eastern Star meeting, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple. 25 and 50-year members honored. Call: 842-3062.

BARBOUR SCHOOL Service Personnel Meeting. Executive Committee, 6:30 p.m. Regular meeting, 7 p.m. Barbour County Vocational Building, Philip Barbour High School campus.

CLARKSBURG HOUSING Authority's Board of Commissioners regular monthly meeting, 5 p.m., at the Central Office Complex, 433 Baltimore Ave., Glen Elk section of Clarksburg.

Friday, March 28

FOURTH ANNUAL White Horse Friends of the NRA Banquet and Fund-raiser, Village Square Conference Center, Clarksburg. Doors open, 6 p.m., dinner, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35. Proceeds benefit range development, shooting programs for the Boy Scouts and 4-H, women's shooting programs and many other programs. Tickets/information: Dick Whiting, (304) 472-1449.

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

LENTEN DINNER, 5-7 p.m., Notre Dame High School cafeteria. Menu: Pasta primavera. Cost $3, $5. Call: 624-0415.

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg meeting, noon, Minard's. Guest speaker: Anne Romance, "Herbal therapy."

LENTEN FISH FRY every Friday through April 11, 4-7 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, intersection of W.Va. 23 and U.S. 50, Salem. $6 adults, $3 children. Carry outs available.

BLOOD DRIVE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dominion Transmission, Clarksburg. Call: (800) 732-0383.

March 28 and 30

REVOLT TOUR 2003 with Pastor Aaron Morgan from Canton Christian Fellowship, Canton, Ohio, 7 p.m. March 28 and 10 a.m. March 30, Believer's Family Fellowship, Clarksburg.

March 28, April 11, 12, 18, 19

HOMEMADE EASTER egg sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Meadowbrook Mall Community booth. Sponsor: North View United Methodist Women. Call: 622-7499, Monday-Friday.

Through March 29

SPRING REVIVAL, 7 p.m., Nutter Fort Union Mission Church. Special singing.

Saturday, March 29

RUMMAGE SALE, 9 a.m.-noon, Christ Church of United Methodist, corner of West Pike and Farland Avenue, Adamston.

HOT DOG, rummage and bake sale to benefit Shinnston Cub Scouts Pack 59, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Shinnston United Methodist Church. Call: Sandra Baldwin, 584-4441, Bob Cornell, 584-4709.

SPRING DANCE for ages 7-14, 7-10 p.m., Spelter Fire Department Community Center. Fully chaperoned. Refreshments. Call: 622-8314.

SOUP BEAN and cornbread dinner sponsored by Mount Clare Lions Club, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mount Clare Fire Hall. $5 adults, $3 children under 12. Door prizes. Take outs with containers: $5.50 adults, $3.50 children. Delivery for $50 or more: 623-9625.

LONGABERGER basket bingo sponsored by Wild Wonderful Stitchers Embroidery Guild, 11 a.m., Benedum Civic Center, Bridgeport. Portion of proceeds benefit Health Access. Snacks, drinks. Call: Sue Wolfkill, 624-7359.

NORTH CENTRAL West Virginia Basketmakers Association monthly meeting, 10 a.m., third floor, Randolph Campus Center, Salem International University. Call: Elaine, 783-5316, Louise, 782-3935.

BASKET BINGO featuring Longaberger baskets, 2 p.m., Anmoore Fire Hall. Proceeds benefit Nutter Fort Elementary PTA. Tickets: $20. Call: Judy, 622-6127, Justina, 842-4519.

Through March 30

ACT 2 Theatre Co. and WKKW FM present "A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline," starring Terri Frazee, Robert C. Byrd High School Theatre. Call: 622-3066, 624-3357, Web site, www.act2theatre.tripod.com

Sunday, March 30

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

GOSPEL SING sponsored by Mt. Lebanon Church, 2 p.m., Jane Lew Senior Citizens Center. Brittany Palmer, Crystal Garrett, The Dean Family. Refreshments. Call: Nancy Hughes, (304) 884-7919.

THE DEAN FAMILY performs, 10:45 a.m., Bridgeport Baptist Church. Covered-dish dinner follows.

LONGABERGER Basket Bingo, 1 p.m., YWCA of Harrison County. Raffles, door prizes. $20. Call: 624-6881.

CLARKSBURG Church of God eight-week Sunday School Enlargement Campaign. Title: No Excuse Sunday. Web site, www.ckbcog.com

SOUTH HARRISON High School Athletic Boosters, baked steak dinner, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., West Milford Community Center, adults $7, children, $4. Call: 745-5335.

Through March 31

FREE TUTORING by Literacy Volunteers of Harrison County, Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library. Times: 5-8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 5-6 p.m. Friday. Additional times: 624-0347, e-mail, literacyvol@ntelos.net. GED, reading and computer classes, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, Clarksburg Mission.

Monday, March 31

FRIENDS @ the Clarksburg-Harrison Library book sorting workshop, 5 p.m., Caretakers Cottage. Additional times/sort books: Diane Davis, 624-9449.

BINGO/2 for Nickel, noon-3 p.m., YWCA of Harrison County, Clarksburg. Lunch available. Call: 624-6881.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Class/Support Group meeting, 6:30 p.m., YWCA of Harrison County, Clarksburg. Call: Patty Martin, 623-5540.

HARRISON COUNTY School Board regular meeting, 6 p.m., Kelly-Miller Building auditorium.

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-7 p.m., Davis & Elkins College, Elkins. Call: (800) 732-0383.

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

March 31 and April 1

HOMEMADE EASTER egg sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Harrison County Courthouse. Sponsor: North View United Methodist Women. Orders: 622-7499 Monday through Friday.

Tuesday, April 1

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

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

Wednesday, April 2

LOST CREEK Senior Citizens covered-dish meeting, noon, Lost Creek United Methodist Church.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT bingo, Salem Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9151 and Ladies Auxiliary, VFW. Doors open, 5:30 p.m., early birds, 6 p.m., game starts, 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit charities.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1944 reunion committee meeting for 59th reunion, 1 p.m., Lehosit's Parkette private dining room.

LENTEN WORSHIP service, 12:30-12:55 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg. Preacher: Warren Wilson, Church of God. Music by Chancel Bells. Luncheon: Italian cream of tomato soup, 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Thursday, April 3

FRIENDS @ Clarksburg-Harrison Library book sale set up. Call: Sandra Davis, 624-9449.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1943 dinner meeting, 5 p.m., Eat 'N Park Restaurant. Call: Betty Crawford, 842-6205.

April 3, 4 and 5

"FOOTLOOSE," musical performed by South Harrison High and Middle, 7:30 p.m. each day, high school theater. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $5 from any cast member or limited tickets sold at the door. Call the school at 745-3315 or 745-3316.

April 3 and 4 or 5 and 6

WEST VIRGINIA Conference of United Methodist Women hold annual Spiritual Growth retreats, 1-3 p.m., Jackson's Mill. Leader: Dr. Heather Murray, Elkins. Call: Barbara Carroll, (304) 636-2701.

Friday, April 4

SCRAPBOOK WORKSHOP/Crop, 6 p.m.-midnight, Clarksburg Baptist Church. $10, adults only. Reservations: 782-1817.

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP auction by West Virginia PTA, 7:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, Bridgeport. Call: Stan Taylor, 267-5848 or the WVPTA office in Parkersburg, (304) 420-9576.

SALVATION ARMY'S new thrift store open, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Clothing, furniture and household items needed. Call: 622-2360.

REGULAR NOON meeting of Lions Club of Clarksburg, Minard's Restaurant. Program chairman: Mickey Petitto. Speaker: Natalie Tennant, WBOY News Anchor, "Media Responsibility on Emergency Events." Theme: "Partners in Service."

RESOUNDING JOY high school choir from Dayton Christian School performs 7 p.m., Pierpont Church of Nazarene, hosted by Trinity High School, Morgantown. Call: (304) 594-3002.

MONTHLY luncheon meeting of Veterans of Oil and Gas Industries, Jane Lew Family Restaurant, Jane Lew. Social, 11 a.m., luncheon, noon.

EASTER BAZAAR, bake sale, soup and sandwiches, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Salem Church of God fellowship building. Call: 782-3070.

LENTEN DINNER, 5-7 p.m., Notre Dame High School cafeteria. Menu: Salmon cakes. Cost $3/$5. Call: 624-0415.

LENTEN FISH FRY every Friday through April 11, 4-7 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, intersection of W.Va. 23 and U.S. 50, Salem. $6 adults, $3 children. Carry outs available.

Friday, April 4

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY of Harrison County, monthly meeting, 10 a.m.,at the Waldomore, second floor. Call: 623-0222.

April 4 and 5

FREE CLOTHING, yard sale and bake sale, Sun Valley Word of Life Assembly of God Church. Call: Betty, 782-4966.

April 4 through 7

USED BOOK SALE, at Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 4 and 5, 1-6 p.m. April 6, 9 a.m.-noon April 7.

Through April 5

WEST VIRGINIA Mountain Products Co-op quilt classes. Advanced classes, 10 a.m.-noon; beginners, 1-3 p.m. Six classes for $35. Volunteer: 624-9449.

Saturday, April 5

FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., West Milford Community Building. Table reservations: 745-3224, 745-3954.

HAM AND BEAN dinner, 4-7 p.m., Stealey United Methodist Church. Tickets available from members of church or by calling 622-0211.

HOT DOG sale, homemade Easter candy, rummage and crafts sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Oakmound High Rise (use side entrance). Call: 842-8313.

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg members observe Sight Conservation Day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Donations taken at Clarksburg Kroger, Kmart, Eastpointe Kroger and Goody's. Proceeds benefit sight and hearing programs.

WEST VIRGINIA Lions Mobile Eye Screening Unit sponsored by Lions Club of Clarksburg, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Kmart. Free visual acuity testing and glaucoma screening. Used eyeglasses and hearing aids collected.

BAKED STEAK dinner, 3-7 p.m., Heaston United Methodist Church basement, Hodgesville. Carry outs available. $6.50 adults, $4, ages 4-9. Proceeds benefit church parking lot paving.

RAMP DINNER begins noon, Kasson Ruritan Club, Nestorville Community Building. $6 adults, $3 children.

WEST FORK Lions Club Sight Conservation Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Center Court, Meadowbrook Mall.

HOT DOG and yard sale to benefit Reynoldsville Volunteer Fire Department, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., fire department. Food, drinks. Yard sale tables: $10, indoor and outdoor. Call: Karen McNemar, 623-9309, Sherri Gallo, 624-9857.

FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., West Milford Community Building. Table reservations: 745-3224, 745-3954.

OYSTERS or pork loin dinner begins 3 p.m., Lost Creek Community Building. $9 adults, $4 under 12.

POWERLIFE seminar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Simpson Creek Baptist Church, Bridgeport. Hosts: Jim and Kaye Johns, of PrayerPower Ministries, Dallas, Texas. Lunch: $6. Reservations: 842-3589.

SPRING Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Farmington Community Building. Sponsored by Farmington Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Proceeds benefit fire department. Call: Charlotte Kovar, (304) 825-6180.

ELK DISTRICT Lions Club Charter Night and Casino Dance, Bel Meadow Country Club. $20 per person, $30 couple. Proceeds benefit charities. Reservations: 624-0180.

NORWOOD ELEMENTARY School carnival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., school. Bingo, games, food, prizes, silent auction.

RUMMAGE, HOT DOG and bake sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Summit Park Bapist Church, at the Larry Gregory Community Building across from the church on Summit Park Street. Takeouts welcome.

April 5 and 6

11TH ANNUAL Bunny Land Craft Show, Robert C. Byrd High School. Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 5, noon-5 p.m. April 6. Over 100 craft tables. Proceeds benefit Robert C. Byrd High School baseball team. Free admission, handicapped accessible. Call: Lana Robey, 622-7994.

NORTH VIEW United Methodist Women selling homemade Easter eggs at Bunny Land at Robert C. Byrd High School.

Sunday, April 6

SIMPSON CREEK Baptist Church's Gospel Gang presents Splash Kingdom by Pam Anderson, 7 p.m. in sanctuary, 231 W. Philadelphia Ave., Bridgeport.

LINCOLN HIGH School Band Boosters sponsor spaghetti dinner, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the school. $6 adults, $4 children. Tickets available from band member or at the door. Call: Jill Stalnaker, 622-2206.

SPAGHETTI DINNER, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Bi-County Nutrition Site, 416 Ohio Ave., Nutter Fort. $6 adults, $3 children, ages 12 and under. Eat in or take out. Call: Debbie Morris, 622-2140.

COVERED-DISH dinner for Salem Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9151 and their Ladies Auxiliary, 12:30 p.m., VFW, upstairs.

FELLOWSVILLE Volunteer Fire Department buckwheat cakes and sausage dinner, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department. $6 adults, $3 children 10 and under. Proceeds benefit fire department.

CLARKSBURG Church of God eight-week Sunday School Enlargement Campaign. Title: We Love Our Families. Web site, www.ckbcog.com.

Monday, April 7

HEPZIBAH Public Service District monthly board meeting, 5 p.m., Eric water office.

LEAGUE of Independent Artists meeting, 10 a.m., First Baptist Church Activity Center, Fairmont. Call: 363-1769, Web site, www.geocities.com/anycpost/League/Index.htm.

R-W, WI, KM, RCB Alumni & Friends Foundation second annual scholarship banquet, Robert C. Byrd High School cafeteria. Call: Patty Britton, 624-3240, Emma Lee Hite, 842-2071.

April 7 through 11

QUILT SHOW, North Marion High School library. Times: 7:50 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 7 and 11, 12:30-2:30 p.m. April 8 and 9.

Tuesday, April 8

WEST FORK LIONS Club meeting, 7 p.m., Holy Family Parish House, Spelter. Easter basket raffle drawing.

CLARKSBURG LEAGUE for Service April general meeting, 6:30 p.m., Waldomore. Sustaining and Lifetime members honored. Call: Becky Dean, 623-4577, Rebecca D'Annunzio, 623-1281.

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA, Beta Chapter dinner meeting 6 p.m., Pete Dye Golf Club. Program: Lincoln High School Gospel Choir; Altruistic project: Camp Kno Koma.

REGULAR MEETING of Salem Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9151 Ladies Auxiliary, 7 p.m., VFW. Election of officers, 8 p.m.

WEST VIRGINIA native and national book award author Mary Lee Settle, Fairmont State College, Turley Ballroom. Reading, autograph session, reception, 7 p.m. Call: 367-4717, 366-5387, 622-0485.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS of Americas Court Clarksburg 334 initiation and reception for new members and newly reinstated members, 7 p.m., VFW. Rosary, 6:45 p.m. Call: Nancy Scardina, 623-2674.

WILSONBURG LIONS Club bi-monthly meeting with covered-dish dinner, 6:30 p.m., Wilsonburg Church. Elections and folding of tickets. Call: Tina Canon, 782-5381.

12TH ANNUAL Community Leadership Dinner of Allohak Council, Boy Scouts of America, Via Veneto Restaurant, Bridgeport. Reception, 6:15 p.m., dinner, 7 p.m. Speaker: Rich Rodriguez, head football coach, West Virginia University. Minimum contribution: $150. Call: (800) 654-5272.

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

Wednesday, April 9

WEDNESDAY NIGHT bingo by Salem Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9151 and Ladies Auxiliary, VFW. Doors open, 5:30 p.m., early birds, 6 p.m., game starts, 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit charities.

LENTEN WORSHIP service, 12:30-12:55 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg. Preacher, Gary McGrew, Bridgeport Presbyterian Church. Music by First Presbyterian Choir. Luncheon: Chicken soup, 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.

April 9, 10 and 11

YWCA of Harrison County taking donations for Spring Flea Market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Donations: 624-6881.

Friday, April 11

REGULAR NOON meeting of Lions Club of Clarksburg, Minard's Restaurant. Program: "A Partner in Service." Club elections for officers and directors. Speaker: Kelly Blackwell, Emergency Disaster Plan Director, City of Bridgeport. Topic: "Multi-Agency Emergency Coordination."

LENTEN DINNER, 5-7 p.m., Notre Dame High School cafeteria. Menu: Pasta fagiole. Cost $3/$5. Call: 624-0415.

LENTEN FISH FRY, 4-7 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, intersection of W.Va. 23 and U.S. 50, Salem. $6 adults, $3 children. Carry outs available.

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

April 11 and 12

55 ALIVE class, Bridgeport Public Library. Teacher: Wayne Bohan. Sponsor: Bridgeport Womans Club. $10 for materials. Registration: 842-2826.

Saturday, April 12

CORNBREAD and bean dinner, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Vincent Memorial United Methodist Church, 401 Indiana Ave., Nutter Fort. Donations benefit Upshur Parish House, Buckhannon. Call: Ted Moscar, 623-1456.

2003 SPRING Women's Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Covenant Evangelical Methodist Church, Greenbag Road, Morgantown. $25 registration fee. Call: Brenda, 363-8945, church (304) 292-6050.

RAMP DINNER sponsored by Upper West Fork Community Park and fire department begins 4 p.m., at Chloe fire department. $8 adults, $3.50 children 6-12, under 6 free.

THIRD DISTRICT of American Legion and Auxiliary Department of West Virginia spring meeting, Bridgeport Post 68. Registration, 9 a.m., meeting, 10 a.m. $7 fee. Call: 783-5453.

ROOSEVELT-WILSON Class of 1965 monthly breakfast 9 a.m., Dave's Restaurant, Nutter Fort. Call: Ilene Corathers, 745-5444.

WESLEYAN DISTRICT of United Methodist Women spring meeting, 9 a.m.-noon, First United Methodist Church, Clarksburg. Bring baby and toddler items, good used maternity clothes.

NORTH CENTRAL West Virginia Basketmakers Association spring weave-in, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Randolph Campus Center, Salem International University. Pre-registration: Elaine, 783-5316, Louise, 782-3935.

SHINNSTON LIONS Club Pancake Feed, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Shinnston First United Methodist Church Epworth Center. Proceeds benefit Lions Club service projects. Call: Lion Haggerty, 592-5559.

Sunday, April 13

DISTRICT SIX meeting of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Clarksburg Post 573. Election of officers, 1 p.m.

CLARKSBURG Church of God eight-week Sunday School Enlargement Campaign. Title: Palm Sunday Is Our We Love God's Creation Sunday. Web site, www.ckbcog.com

Monday, April 14

WOMEN OF the Moose, Clarksburg Chapter 409 anniversary covered-dish dinner and bi-monthly meeting, Moose lodge, 150 W. Main St., Clarksburg. Dinner, 6 p.m., meeting, 7 p.m.

GOFF PLAZA Garden Club board meeting, 10:30 a.m., Harrison County Commission Office, Harrison County Courthouse. Call: Suzie Hart, 842-5117.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1954 meeting, 6 p.m., Eat N' Park Restaurant, Bridgeport.

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

HARRISON COUNTY CHAPTER of West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women meets 7 p.m. American Legion, Clarksburg. Area democratic women urged to attend.

Tuesday, April 15

HARRISON COUNTY Board of Education statutory meeting, 5:30 p.m., followed by regular meeting at 6 p.m., Kelly-Miller Building auditorium.

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

Wednesday, April 16

WEDNESDAY NIGHT bingo by Salem Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9151 and Ladies Auxiliary, VFW. Doors open, 5:30 p.m., early birds, 6 p.m., game starts, 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit charities.

PRESCHOOL INTERAGENY Task Force screening for ages birth-4 years, 1-5 p.m., changed from Nutter Fort Elementary to United Technical Center. Call: 842-5632.

Friday, April 18

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1965 breakfast meeting, 10 a.m.-noon, Eat 'N Park Restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: Flora, 622-2129, e-mail, Ellen, BallFamily@WebTV.net.

NO REGULAR noon meeting of Lions Club of Clarksburg due to Good Friday.

ANNUAL TRI-COUNTY gospel sing and covered-dish dinner, Grafton High School. Dinner, 5:30 p.m., singing, 7 p.m. Singers: Carolina Boys from Asheville, N.C. and Christian Echoes from Tornado. Call: Pastor David Maley, 265-4571.

Saturday, April 19

CHILDREN'S EASTER Egg Hunt by Salem Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9151 and Ladies Auxiliary, 11 a.m., Salem Park. Refreshments at Post home.

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.

Sunday, April 20

CLARKSBURG Church of God eight-week Sunday School Enlargement Campaign. Title: Easter Sunday Is Our We Love Jesus Sunday. Web site, www.ckbcog.com.

Monday, April 21

GOFF PLAZA Garden Club's annual meeting, 11:30 a.m., Aquarium Restaurant. No guests. Reservations: Shirley Bowie, 622-4653.

Tuesday, April 22

REGULAR MEETING of Salem Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9151 Ladies Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Post home.

REGULAR bi-monthly meeting of Wilsonburg Lions Club with covered-dish dinner, 6:30 p.m., Wilsonburg Church. Call: 783-5381.

Thursday, April 24

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS of the Americas Court Clarksburg 334 celebrate 85th anniversary with dinner, 1 p.m., Jim Reid's Restaurant, Nutter Fort. Reservations: Clare Portaro, 622-3709, Betty Crawford, 842-6205.

WRITER'S WORKSHOP with West Virginia author Belinda Anderson, 7-9 p.m., Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library. Call: Diane Davis.

Friday, April 25

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

REGULAR NOON meeting of Lions Club of Clarksburg, Minard's Restaurant. Chairman: Mickey Petitto. Topic: "Partner in Service." Speaker: Connie Hull, Emergency Service Director, American Red Cross.

April 25 through 27

JONES IMBODEN Raid Civil War Weekend, Pricketts Fort State Park. Regular adult admission, $5; student admission, $3; chaperone, $4.50. Call: Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation, (304) 363-3030.

Saturday, April 26

ALZHEIMER'S MEMORY Walk, 10 a.m.-noon, Veterans Memorial Park. Sign-ups: (877) 570-1159.

Sunday, April 27

NATIONAL MULTIPLE Sclerosis Society Annual Fund-Raising Walk, 1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Osbourne Shelter, Clarksburg.

STONEWALL JACKSON Coin Club 35th annual Coin Show, Harrison County Senior Citizens Center, Clarksburg. Five prizes.

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.

Monday, April 28

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg monthly board of directors meeting, noon, Minard's Restaurant.

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

Thursday, May 1

CHARITY AUCTION to benefit Glen Elk Village Development Association and the Greater Clarksburg Associates 6 p.m. Glen Elk Gardens, Clarksburg. Call: 623-3000.

Through May 10

CREATIVITY WORKSHOP with Steve Goff, 10 a.m.-noon, Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library. Call: Diane Davis, 627-2236.

Monday, May 12

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

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.

Monday, May 26

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

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, June 28

ELK DISTRICT Lions Club Second Annual Golf Tournament, 10 a.m., Bel Meadow Country Club. Call: 624-0180. Proceeds benefit charity.

Tuesday, July 15

RESERVATION deadline for Victory High School Homecoming to be held July 26 at Harrison County 4-H Center. Call: Sam Annie, 623-1100.

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, July 26

SECOND ANNUAL Victory High School Homecoming, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Harrison County 4-H Center, U.S. 19 south of Clarksburg. Call: Sam Annie, 623-1100.

Sunday, Aug. 3

ANNUAL PICNIC of Slovak-Polish Society, Clarksburg City Park, Maple Shelter. Call: 624-6756.

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, (304) 457-3097.