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Today

THIRD ANNUAL Ramp Dinner, Sandy Dandy's Fine Family Dining, Quiet Dell. Times: 622-1633. Portion of proceeds benefit local churches.

ONCE ON This Island, Jr., a part of Broadway Junior Collection, presented by Robert L. Bland Middle School, Lewis County High School auditorium. Times: 7 p.m. April 26 and 1:30 p.m. April 27.

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

NONVIOLENCE as a Strategy for Social Change, presented by professor of humanities, 6 p.m., Salem International University, Carlson Hall. Call: 782-4187.

MEDITATIONS and prayers for peace, with reflections from different faiths and cultures, 7:30 p.m., Salem International University, Brewster All-Faiths Chapel. Call: 782-4187.

BEREAVED PARENTS meeting, 1:30 p.m., Bridgeport United Methodist Church, lower chapel, corner of Worthington Drive and Philadelphia Ave. Call: Karen Lang, 842-2873, Libby Davis after 6 p.m., 842-3540.

ST. ANN Catholic Church spaghetti dinner, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., church. $6 adults, $3 children, under 6 free. Bring containers for carryouts.

BAKED STEAK dinner sponsored by Wilsonburg Lions Club, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Wilsonburg Elementary School. $6 adults, $3 children under 12, take-outs, $6.

AMERICAN CANCER Society Relay for Life Gospel Sing, 2 p.m., Tenmile Baptist Church, Dola. Twist of Faith performs.

HAM AND BEAN dinner begins 11:30 a.m., sponsored by Lost Creek Community Festival Committee. $6 adults, $3 children. Takeouts available. Call: 745-3942.

SLOVAK-POLISH Society meeting, 1 p.m., Parkette Restaurant.

SONG AND PRAISE service with Gospel Bluegrass Boys from Buckhannon area, 2 p.m. Mission of Faith Church, Big Isaac. Call: 782-1075.

BREAKFAST to kick off Clarksburg Baptist Church's new quarterly Sunday school classes, 9:45 a.m., Judson Center.

ELDORA UNITED Methodist Church four-course comedy/dinner theatre, "Virgle's First Easter," 6 p.m., Middletown Community Center. $10 adults, $6 ages 3-12, under 3 free. Tickets: 592-2673, 363-7407.

WORSHIP SERVICE with special music by "The Last Week" choir by John W. Peterson, 10:30 a.m., United Methodist Temple, Clarksburg.

ANNUAL BAKED STEAK dinner, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Wilsonburg Elementary School. $6 adults, carryouts. Sponsor: Wilsonburg Lions Club. Call: Tina Canon, 783-5381.

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.

J.P. MILLER "Back Home in West Virginia" gospel music tour stops at Harrisville Baptist Church, 10:30 a.m. Call: (304) 643-2289, 592-5678.

LONGABERGER BASKET bingo, Crossroads United Methodist Church, 2 p.m., Philippi City Building, Tickets at door. Proceeds toward parking lot paving project. Contact: Kathy Boyce, 457-1824.

INSTALLATION of officers, covered dish dinner, All Saints Women's Club, 6 p.m. at the church social hall. Call: Shirlene Isabella, 842-4564.

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

Today through April 29

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

Today through April 30

SPRING REVIVAL, Parkview Church of the Nazarene, Grafton. Times: 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Call: 265-3928.

Today and May 4

CHANTICLEER Children's Chorus presents "A Circle of Song" spring concert. Times: 4 p.m. April 27, Robert C. Byrd High School Theater; 4 p.m. May 4, Bridgeport High School Theater. Tickets in advance or at door. Call: 624-7282.

Monday, April 28

HOT DOG sale, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Salem Church of God Fellowship Building, 119 State St. Eat in, take out, delivery. Call: 782-3070.

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.

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

HARRISON COUNTY Cancer Association meeting, 4:15 p.m. at the Methodist Church, corner of Second and Pike streets, Clarksburg. David Young, president, presiding for purpose to dissolve organization. For information, call 842-2662.

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

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

NATIONAL DANCE WEEK proclamation by city of Clarksburg, Harrison County Courthouse, noon. Performances by dance professionals from throughout WV. Call 624-9660.

STONEWOOD SEWER Board meeting, 7 p.m., at the board office.

Tuesday, April 29

BIPOLAR/MOOD disorder support group first meeting, 6:30 p.m., Faith Christian Fellowship, activities building, W.Va. 20 south of Nutter Fort. Call: Jim Cecil, 623-0636.

MASS and recitation of Rosary, 6:30 p.m., chapel of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Center, Stonewood. Celebrant: Father Casey Mahone, chaplain of the Serra Club of Clarksburg. Call: 623-4984.

PRAYER MEETING, 9 a.m., Faith Christian Fellowship, W.Va. 20 south, Clarksburg. Call: Pastor Don Hawkins, 622-1038.

YOGA, 6 p.m., YWCA of Harrison County. Instructor: Jeanny Kalaycioglu. $4 non-member, $3.50 member. Call: 624-6881.

Wednesday, April 30

REGULAR MEETING of Harrison County Housing Authority, 3 p.m., Harrison County Courthouse, first floor meeting room.

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

SPAGHETTI DINNER by youth of Simpson Creek Baptist Church, Bridgeport. Times: 5-7 p.m. for dine-in, 4:30-7 p.m., carryouts. Proceeds benefit youth camp fees. Carryout reservations: 842-3589.

WEST VIRGINIA University's Harrison County Mountaineer Parents Club meeting, 7 p.m., Vincent Memorial United Methodist Church, 410 Pennsylvania Ave., Nutter Fort. Registration: (304) 293-2506, on-line, www.wvu.edu/-parents/.

MARINE CORPS League D.H.L. Detachment 981, Clarksburg meeting, 7 p.m., VFW Post 573, Clarksburg. Bring copy of DD-214 or discharge papers to first meeting. Application: Commandant Bobby Lee Woodard, 745-4495, Senior Vice Rick Shuman, 203-0644.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1956 dinner get-together, 6 p.m., Eat 'N Park Restaurant, Bridgeport. Call 623-4743.

LUNCH & LEARN hosted by YWCA of Harrison County, 11:30 a.m. $4. Speaker: Margy Grenz, co-owner, Terra Cotta B&B Inn. Reservations: 624-6881.

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

April 30, May 1 and 2

REVIVAL, 7 p.m., "Reigniting the Torch," Reynoldsville Baptist Church. Evangelist and Southern Gospel singer Jimmy McKnight. Special singing. Call: 622-4378.

April 30 through May 4

SPRING REVIVAL, Mount Clare U.M.C., corner of W.Va. 25 and Chub Run Road. Times: 7 p.m. April 30-May 3, 11 a.m. May 4.

Thursday, May 1

THEOLOGY on Tap group of young adult Catholics meet, 6:30 p.m. each Thursday in May, Damon's Restaurant, Eastpointe. Call: Immaculate Conception Church, 622-8243, All Saints Catholic Church, 842-2283.

BLOOD DRIVE, noon-6 p.m., Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, outpatient surgery, Weston. Call: (800) 732-0383.

NATIONAL DAY of Prayer services. Times: Noon, Courtyard of Christ Episcopal Church Clarksburg; 11:45 a.m., Lewis County Courthouse lawn.

DEADLINE to apply for cleanup and parking control services during Doddridge County Fair, Aug. 19-23. Call: Richard McMillan for grounds cleanup, 873-1353 or Lewis Swann Jr. for parking control, 782-3377.

OPEN HOUSE, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Lewis County Senior Citizens Center, in celebration of National Older Americans Month.

MEMBERS of Victory High School Class of 1943 meeting, 5 p.m., Ponderosa Restaurant. Call: 842-6205.

NUTTER FORT Lions Club meets, 6 p.m., Jim Reid's restaurant.

LIGHT OF LIFE Church Operation H.O.P.E. support group for families with loved ones in the military serving overseas, 7 p.m. each Thursday. Participants share letters, prayer and put together care packages to send to troops. Bring photos of loved ones for prayer wall. Call: 622-9400.

VOLUNTEER recognition luncheon, 11:30 a.m., second floor ballroom, Harrison County Senior Center. Call: 623-6798.

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

J.P. MILLER "Back Home in West Virginia" gospel music tour stops at Adamston Elementary School, 7 p.m., sponsored by Clarksburg United Methodist Parish. Call: 622-2990.

Prickett's FORT MEMORIAL Foundation, spring open house, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Live music, refreshments. At Prickett's Fort State Park, off Exit 139 of Interstate 79. Call (304) 363-3030 or 1-800-CALLWVA. Web site: www.prickettsfort.org

May 1 through 3

RUMMAGE SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Broad Oaks United Methodist Church Thrift Shop, corner of Haymond Highway and Ross Street. Call: Jean Stewart, 623-2242, church office, 622-8745.

May 1 through 29

WVU/HARRISON County Extension Office Urban Pest Management training program, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Harrison County 4-H Center, U.S. 19 south of Clarksburg. Call: 624-8650.

Friday, May 2

HARRISON COUNTY Genealogical Society monthly meeting, 10 a.m., second floor of Waldomore. Call: 623-0222.

WEST VIRGINIA Junior Angus Association June 2003 Eastern Regional, 7 p.m., Lewisburg. Call: (304) 472-6828.

DEADLINE for Central WV Aging Services and CARE, Inc. three-day training conference, May 12-14 at Stonewall Resort near Weston. Registration: (304) 472-0395, (800) 296-0069.

BUCKHANNON CHAPTER of Church Women United meeting, noon, South Buckhannon Mission, 152 Randolph St. Meeting, 1:30 p.m. Bring donations for Least Coin offering, and item for Silent Auction.

VETERANS of Oil and Gas Industries monthly luncheon meeting, Jane Lew Family Restaurant. Social hour, 11 a.m., luncheon, noon.

J.P. MILLER "Back Home in West Virginia" gospel music tour stops at Taylor County Middle School, 7 p.m. Call: 842-7401, 622-2990.

KIDDIE HEALTH FAIR, free, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Middletown Mall.

MARION COUNTY Chamber of Commerce spring golf outing, Green Hills Country Club. Call (304) 363-0442.

May 2 and 3

ANNUAL WOMEN'S Conference 2003 sponsored by Women of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 315 S. Water St., Clarksburg. $15. Pre-registration 6:30 p.m. May 2, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 3. Guest facilitators: Teacher Nadine Helm of Heritage Fellowship Church, Reston, Va., Pastor Renee Dixon of Salvation Praise Ministry, Morgantown.

NORWOOD ELEMENTARY presents, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," 7 p.m. May 2 and 2 p.m. May 3, school. Tickets: $4 in advance adults, $2 children by calling 624-3262; $5 adults at door, $3 children. Refreshments.

Saturday, May 3

REGIONAL REVIVAL, 7 p.m., Liberty in Christ Church, Buckhannon. Speaker: Rev. Darrell Huffman, founder and president, Victory Ministries, Huntington.

ONE-DAY Women's Conference, 9 a.m., "Women on the Wall," Haven of Hope Church in Philippi. Continental breakfast. Reservations: (304) 823-3428.

FLEA MARKET and bake sale, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, South Chestnut Street, Clarksburg.

ANNUAL BUSINESS and Industrial Appreciation Dinner by Taylor County Chamber of Commerce, Taylor County Middle School. Speaker: Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va. Social hour, 5:30-6:30 p.m., dinner seating, 6:30 p.m. Cost: $35. Display setup: 2-5 p.m. Dinner, display, space or electricity reservations: (304) 265-3938.

OYSTER or ham dinner sponsored by Salem Lions Club, 5-7 p.m., Cottage Corner Restaurant, Salem. $10 adults, $4 children. Call: Jim Helmick, 782-1518.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1964 breakfast meeting, Cottage Corner II Restaurant, Salem. Time/information: Sam Annie, 623-1100.

MOTHER'S DAY Craft Show and soup bean and corn bread dinner sponsored by Anmoore Fire Department. Craft show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., select tables, downstairs in fire department. Dinner: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., fire department. Elevator available. Call: Lana Robey, 622-7994.

RUMMAGE, hot dog and flea market sale by Family Ministries, Duff Street United Methodist Church, multi-ministries building. Rummage and flea market, 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m.; hot dog sale, 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

ANMOORE LIONS Club hosts barbecue spare ribs or chicken breast dinner, noon-4 p.m., Anmoore United Methodist Church basement. $7 adults, $3.50 12 and under.

SAUSAGE GRAVY and biscuit breakfast sponsored by Mount Clare United Methodist Women, 8 a.m.-noon, Mount Clare United Methodist Church. Call: Winnie Hayhurst, 622-0126.

SEVENTH ANNUAL Nemesis Shrine Central WV Shrine Club Annual Free Screening Clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., United Hospital Center's Family Medical Center, Clarksburg. Call: Marvin Shelton, 842-2698, Jerry Thomas, 623-0832.

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

BENEFIT GOSPEL concert for local Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group Families, 7 p.m., Lincoln High School auditorium. Performer: J.P. Miller of Sevierville, Tenn. Call: 782-1332.

RAMP DINNER, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Warren District Community Center, Hodgesville, sponsored by Heaston United Methodist Church. Adults: $9; 5-12: $4; under 5: Free.

FLOWER SALE, bake sale and hot dog sale, sponsored by GFWC WV Woman's Club of Nutter Fort and Nutter Fort Library. At the library. Flower and bake sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Hot dog sale from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 623-2842.

EXPANDING YOUR Horizons in Math and Science Conference, sponsored by Association for Women in Science. For 6th-12th graders who want to study science, math. Cost: $5. At: Fairmont State College, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call (304) 367-4498.

RAMP DINNER, 1-4 p.m., Jackson and Jackson Diner, U.S. 19 north at Hepzibah. Call: 622-9654. Carry out or eat in.

BOOK SALE, flea market and breakfast bar, Lost Creek Community Building. Sale and market, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., bar, 8-11 a.m. Call: Diane, 745-4865, Barbara, 745-4206.

FLEA MARKET and bake sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Chestnut Street United Methodist Church, Clarksburg.

SUMMER CRUISE-IN, 6-9 p.m., Panera Bread, Eastpointe. Dash plaques to first 50 cars. $5 entrance fee. Door prizes.

FARMER'S MARKET begins 7 a.m., YWCA of Harrison County. Vendor set up, 6-7 a.m. Handmade crafts welcome. Free spots. Breakfast and lunch available. To reserve a spot/information: 624-6881.

MOTHER and daughter stroll fund-raiser, 10 a.m.-noon, YWCA of Harrison County. Sign-up/pledges: 624-6881.

May 3, 5 through 7

RUMMAGE SALE, Bridgeport United Methodist Church Gymnasium, 251 Worthington Ave. (side entrance), Bridgeport, proceeds benefit local and worldwide missions and charities. Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 3, 5 and 6. For May 7, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

May 3, 10 and 17

SPRING BIRD walk, Prickett's Fort State Park, off Exit 139 of Interstate 79. Programs begin at 8 a.m. and are free. Call (304) 363-3030 or 1-800-CALLWVA.

Through May 4

NATIONAL DANCE Week, noon, Harrison County Courthouse Plaza. Dance performances throughout the city all week long. Call: 624-9660 or Web site, www.nationaldanceweek.org.

Sunday, May 4

FOURTH ANNUAL car show by Rockford Rockets 4-H Club, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Harrison County 4-H Center, U.S. 19 south of Clarksburg. Registration, 9 a.m., $10 entry fee. Dash plaques to first 50 cars. Trophies awarded at 3 p.m. Call: Stanley Coleman, 745-3218. Refreshments, door prizes, 50/50 drawing. Proceeds benefit Rockford 4-H camp fund.

SMORGASBORD, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Haymond Community Center of Taylor County. $7. Carryouts available. Call: 265-1996 day of dinner, 265-4139 anytime. Proceeds benefit center's upkeep.

JESSE CAYTON Scholarship Fund Benefit Dinner, 2-6 p.m., Jakes Restaurant, West Union. Entertainment: 2-6 p.m. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing. $6 adults, $3 children 12 and under. Call: Patty, 782-4551, Bert, 782-1819.

SONG and messages by Laverne Trip, 6:30 p.m., Word of Life Assembly of God, U.S. 50, Sun Valley. Call: 842-5918.

BAKED STEAK dinner by Spelter Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., fire department. $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under. Carry- outs and deliveries, $6. Call: Dawn Aley, 622-0766, 622-8256.

SPAGHETTI DINNER by Lumberport Lions Club, Lumberport Community Center. $5 adults, $3, 12 and under. Proceeds benefit Lincoln Scholarship Fund. Tickets: 592-0937, 584-4210.

J.P. MILLER "Back Home in West Virginia" gospel music tour stops at Salem Baptist Church, 7 p.m. Call: 782-1311.

BENEFIT SPAGHETTI dinner for the Jesse Cayton Scholarship Fund, 2-6 p.m., Jakes Restaurant, West Union. Live bluegrass entertainment. Cost: $6 adults, $3 children 12 and under. For more information, call Patty at (304) 782-4551, or Bert at (304) 782-1819.

Monday, May 5

HEPZIBAH Public Service District monthly board meeting, 5:30 p.m., PSD office.

GARDEN COUNCIL of Harrison County installation luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Aquarium Restaurant. Reservations: Velma Reeves, 624-4045.

May 5 and 6

NATIONAL ALLIANCE for Mentally Ill of West Virginia 11th statewide conference, University of Charleston. Special guest: Dr. John F. Nash Jr., mathematics professor at Princeton University. Registration: Brandy A. Blankenship, (304) 487-6980, (877) 910-6980, Michael W. Ross, (304) 342-0497, (800) 598-5653, Web site, namiwv@aol.com.

May 5, 12, 19 and 26

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

Tuesday, May 6

ALPHA DELTA Kappa-Beta Chapter covered-dish dinner, 6 p.m., Nutter Fort Elementary School. Speaker: Dr. Bruce Edinger, Nutter Fort Elementary School.

Altruistic projects: Camp Kno Koma and Children's

books for United Hospital Center. Call: Carolyn Wilbourn, 842-5680.

PENNY AUCTION sponsored by GFWC Bridgeport Junior Women's Club, 6:30 p.m., Benedum Civic Center, Bridgeport. Proceeds benefit community projects.

PRAYER MEETING, 10 a.m., Full Gospel Chapel, Washington Avenue, Clarksburg. Call: Pastor Hayward Minear, 623-4690.

CLARKSBURG WOMAN'S Club Executive Board meeting, 1 p.m., at the Waldomore. Call: 623-1116 or 623-9207.

MONTHLY MEETING, West Fork Conservation District Board of Supervisors, 9:30 a.m., USDA Service Center, Quiet Dell. Call: Dinah Hannah, executive assistant, at (304) 627-2160.

31ST ANNUAL JOHN MAZZIE Youth Banquet, held by Clarksburg Elks Lodge, 6 p.m., Village Square. Keynote speaker: Secretary of State Joe Manchin.

CLUB PED collaborative wellness effort, kickoff event, 4:30 p.m., Broaddus Hospital. Free health screenings. Club Ped walking program begins that night, continues every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. throughout the summer. Call: 457-1760.

May 6, 13, 20 and 27

YOGA, 6 p.m., YWCA of Harrison County. Instructor: Jeanny Kalaycioglu. $4 non-member, $3.50 member. Call: 624-6881.

Wednesday, May 7

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1945 luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m., Eat 'N Park Restaurant. Call: Doris Bland, 783-5338 or Robert Boyles, 622-8848.

AMERICAN RED CROSS blood drive sponsored and held at Sunbridge of Salem, 1-7 p.m. Refreshments. Call: 782-3000.

LOST CREEK, Mount Clare and Johnstown seniors meeting, noon, Lost Creek United Methodist Church.

May 7 and 8

SPRING RUMMAGE sale by Altar and Rosary Society of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 35 Franklin St., Buckhannon, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., church's Marist Hall.

May 7, 14, 21 and 28

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

Thursday, May 8

VOLUNTEER appreciation dessert, 6:30 p.m., Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School cafeteria. Last PTO meeting of year, 7 p.m. Call: Maria Bray, (304) 473-1500.

LIGHT OF LIFE Church Operation H.O.P.E. support group for families with loved ones in the military serving overseas, 7 p.m. each Thursday. Participants share letters, prayer and put together care packages to send to troops. Bring photos of loved ones for prayer wall. Call: 622-9400.

Friday, May 9

BROOM, MOP and dish cloth sale by Nutter Fort Lions Club, 4-8 p.m., Nutter Fort Grade School parking lot. Proceeds benefit sight and hearing problems.

CARD PARTY sponsored by Catholic Daughters of Americas, Court Clarksburg 334, 1 p.m. Location/reservations: Nancy Scardina, 623-2674.

May 9 and 10

PRESERVATION Trades Network members co-host with Vandalia Heritage Foundation, West Virginia Preservation Trades Workshop. Registration: $35. Time/location: 368-1555, Web site, www.vandalia.org.

ANNUAL BROOM and mop sale of Nutter Fort Lions Club, Nutter Fort Elementary School parking lot. Times: 4-8 p.m. May 9 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10.

Saturday, May 10

MOTHER'S DAY Founder Festival, Anna Jarvis Birthplace Museum, Webster. Time/information: 265-5549.

FLOWER SALE to benefit Shinnston Cub Scouts Pack 59, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., old Shinnston Save-A-Lot parking lot.

BRIDGEPORT Parks and Recreation Department sponsors photography workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Benedum Civic Center. Topic: 35mm and digital photography. $50. Call: 842-8240.

BROOM, MOP and dish cloth sale by Nutter Fort Lions Club, 4-8 p.m., Nutter Fort Grade School parking lot. Proceeds benefit sight and hearing problems.

BAKED STEAK dinner, noon-4:30 p.m., Salem Church of God Fellowship Building, 119 State St. Eat in, take out, delivery. $5 adults, $2.50 10 and under. Call: 782-3070, 782-3097.

FREE CONCERT designed for children, Fairmont State College Community Symphony Orchestra, 1 p.m., Colebank Hall, 1201 Locust Ave., Fairmont. Call (304) 367-4219.

Through May 10

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

Sunday, May 11

11TH ANNUAL Mother's Day Quilt Auction, Anna Jarvis Birthplace Museum, Webster. Quilt dedication, 9 a.m., auction of quilts, 10:30 a.m. Civil War fashion show and tea, Mother's Day program, Picking in the Park. Call: 265-5549.

REVIVAL begins with Rev. Gerald Hamrick, 7:30 p.m., Meadowview Church in Doddridge County. Special singing. Call: Rev. Ashby Titus, (304) 884-7973.

Monday, May 12

ANNUAL CFIDS/FM Awareness Day, United Hospital Center. Group leader: Joyce Stout, 782-3427.

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

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

CLARKSBURG COUNCIL, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 872, first degree exemplification at the Robert Pettito Knights of Columbus Hall, candidates to arrive 7 p.m. degree to start 7:30 p.m. JosephTiano 622-0248.

May 12 through 14

CENTRAL WV Aging Services and CARE, Inc. three-day training conference, Stonewall Resort near Weston. Registration: (304) 472-0395, (800) 296-0069.

Tuesday, May 13

CENTRAL West Virginia Chapter 1579 NARFE meeting, Eat 'N Park Restaurant, Bridgeport. Lunch, 11:30 a.m., meeting, 1 p.m. Call: C. Oliverio, 624-5238.

BLOOD DRIVE, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Elkins High School gym. Call: (800) 732-0383.

INVESTMENT CLUB meeting, noon, YWCA of Harrison County. Membership still open. $5 lunch, non-member, $4, members. Call: 624-6881.

BOARD MEETING, 5:30 p.m., YWCA of Harrison County. Call: 624-6881.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS of Americas Court Clarksburg 334 monthly business meeting, 7 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars hall. Rosary recited before meeting. Education contest winners for state and local honored.

PRAYER MEETING, 9 a.m., God's Word of Life, U.S. 50 east, Bridgeport. Call: Pastor Marty Basil, 842-5485.

May 13 through 15

THE NEW DEAL Era Conference, Alan B. Mollohan Building, High Tech Consortium, Fairmont. Cost: $100, entire conference; $25, May 13; $65, May 14; and $35, May 15. Times/information/registration: Dr. Robert Anderson, 842-5194. Mail payments: Dr. Robert Anderson, 31 Maple Lake, Bridgeport, WV 26330.

May 14 through 17

PHOTO SHOW for West Virginia Strawberry Festival, Bill Kelley Chevrolet, Buckhannon. Entries/information: (304) 292-4038.

May 15 through 18

THREE RIVERS Festival, at East Marion Park. Parade, pageants, Civil War encampment, games, carnival, fireworks. Admission charge. Call (304) 363-2625.

Thursday, May 15

NUTTER FORT Lions Club meets, 6 p.m., Jim Reid's restaurant.

LIGHT OF LIFE Church Operation H.O.P.E. support group for families with loved ones in the military serving overseas, 7 p.m. each Thursday. Participants share letters, prayer and put together care packages to send to troops. Bring photos of loved ones for prayer wall. Call: 622-9400.

Friday, May 16

MAKE-UP DAY for kindergarten and preschool pre-registration, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Doddridge County Elementary School. Call: School nurse Debbie Hileman, 873-3294.

Saturday, May 17

EIGHTH ANNUAL car show, Heartland of Clarksburg. Registration, 10 a.m.-noon, trophies awarded, 3 p.m. $10 per entry. 1950s music, 50/50 drawing, raffles, more. Call: Dottie Bassel, 624-6401.

GENEALOGY and Heritage Workshop, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Gaston Caperton Center, 501 West Main St., Clarksburg. Registration forms: Second floor, Waldomore. Five classes for $12.50. Sponsor: Harrison County Genealogical Society. Call: 624-6085.

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.

SPAGHETTI DINNER, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., First United Methodist Church, corner of Second and Pike streets, Clarksburg. Cost: $6 adults, $3 children under 12. All proceeds benefit Literacy Volunteers of Harrison County, Inc., and the Clarksburg Mission. Call 624-0347.

Monday, May 19

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

MEETING of Our Lady of Peace Assembly 1184, 4th degree, Clarksburg, 6 p.m. Dinner at Raymons, followed by 7 p.m. meeting at Knights of Columbus Hall, Clarksburg. Call: Joseph Tiano, 622-0248.

Tuesday, May 20

PRAYER MEETING, 9 a.m., Grafton First Baptist Church, U.S. 119, Grafton. Call: Pastor Tom Horne, 842-6552.

May 20 through 22

38TH ANNUAL CONVENTION of West Virginia State Federation of Chapters of National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Ramada Plaza City Center Hotel, Wheeling. Registration: 8 a.m.-noon May 21. Keynote speaker: Charles L. Fallis, national president. Toastmaster: Tom Burgoyne, Ohio County sheriff. Reservations: Grace Pokorney, (304) 242-9834, Margaret Baron, (304) 277-3438.

Wednesday, May 21

BLOOD DRIVE, noon-6 p.m., Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, Clarksburg. Call: (800) 732-0383.

AARP CHAPTER 303 monthly meeting, 2 p.m., YWCA of Harrison County. Call: Dureen Byrd, 745-3513.

Thursday, May 22

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

LIGHT OF LIFE Church Operation H.O.P.E. support group for families with loved ones in the military serving overseas, 7 p.m. each Thursday. Participants share letters, prayer and put together care packages to send to troops. Bring photos of loved ones for prayer wall. Call: 622-9400.

Friday, May 23

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

Saturday, May 24

SPAGHETTI DINNER to benefit Shinnston Cub Scouts Pack 59, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Shinnston United Methodist Church, 64 Rebecca St., Shinnston. $6 adults, $3 students, children 4 and under free. Carry outs available.

Monday, May 26

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

FARMINGTON MEMORIAL Day Parade and Celebration, games, parade, bake sale, guest speakers. Hosted by Farmington Volunteer Fire Department. Lineup at 10 a.m., parade at 11 a.m. Call (304) 825-6442.

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

Tuesday, May 27

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

BLOOD DRIVE, 2-7 p.m., Harman School gym, Elkins.

PRAYER MEETING, 9 a.m., Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Harmony Grove Road. Call: Pastor Brian Boggess, 366-1004.

Wednesday, May 28

ENROLLMENT deadline for summer classes in English and social studies, Lewis County High School. Call: 269-8315, ext. 127.

LUNCH & LEARN "Meet Your Candidate" meeting for upcoming city election, 11:30 a.m., hosted by YWCA of Harrison County. $4. Reservations: 624-6881.

AMERICAN RED Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., YWCA for the Harrison County Courthouse. Call: (800) 732-0383.

Thursday, May 29

BLOOD DRIVE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., North Central Regional Jail, inmate contact visit room. Call: (800) 732-0383.

LIGHT OF LIFE Church Operation H.O.P.E. support group for families with loved ones in the military serving overseas, 7 p.m. each Thursday. Participants share letters, prayer and put together care packages to send to troops. Bring photos of loved ones for prayer wall. Call: 622-9400.

Through June 1

CHILDREN'S MUSIC REGISTRATION, for private and class instruction, summer term, at Fairmont State College Community Music program. Classes in several music disciplines. Call: (304) 366-3758.

Sunday, June 1

APPLICATION deadline for Salvation Army Camp Tomahawk for underprivileged children ages 7-12 of Harrison and Doddridge counties. Call: 622-2360.

Tuesday, June 3

PRAYER MEETING, 9 a.m., House of Faith, U.S. 19 north. Call: Pastor Delores White, 622-2538.

Tuesday, June 10

PRAYER MEETING, 9 a.m., Little Rock Camp Church, Little Rock Camp Road. Call: Pastor Tim Sandy, 584-4355.

Tuesday, June 17

PRAYER MEETING, 9 a.m., New Covenant Fellowship, U.S. 20 north of Lumberport. Call: Pastor Alford Duncan, 842-4346.

Saturday, June 21

BUCKHANNON-UPSHUR Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau 2003 Summer Garden Tour, noon-4 p.m., begins Rotary Pavilion, Jawbone Park, downtown Buckhannon. House tours, 1-4 p.m. $7. Call: (304) 472-1722, e-mail, buckhannon@mountain.net, www.buchamber.com, Hazel Ware, (304) 472-9225.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1965 second annual covered-dish picnic begins 11 a.m., Clarksburg City Park, Nutter Fort. Call: Prudy, 622-0061, Ellen, (304) 457-3097, e-mail, BallFamily@webtv.net.

June 23 through 28

SALVATION ARMY Camp Tomahawk for underprivileged children ages 7-12 of Harrison and Doddridge counties. Call: 622-2360.

Tuesday, June 24

PRAYER MEETING, 9 a.m., Salem Church of God, State Street, Salem. Call: Pastor James Noel, 782-3070.

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 1

PRAYER MEETING, 9 a.m., Upper Room Church, South 24th Street, Clarksburg. Call: Pastor Frank Shreve, 622-7651.

July 3, 5 and 6

PLAY, "Curse Not the Darkness," performed 7:30 p.m. July 3 and 5 and 3 p.m. July 6, East Fairmont High School. Call: 366-3351, 203-4037.

Tuesday, July 8

PRAYER MEETING, 9 a.m., Vermont Baptist Church, W.Va. 23 and Shelton Run. Call: Pastor John Spadafore, 782-1046.

Tuesday, July 15

PRAYER MEETING, 9 a.m., Abundant Life, Arlington Addition. Call: Pastor Bob Wilson, 624-7371.

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

July 18 through 20

ROOSEVELT-WILSON High School Class of 1978 25-year class reunion. Get re-acquainted gathering July 18, Washington Square; dinner and dance July 19, Holiday Inn, Bridgeport; and family picnic July 20, Clarksburg City Park, Nutter Fort. Reservations: Kay Bryan DeFazio, 105 Lightner Ave., Stonewood, WV 26301-4834, call 624-7247 or e-mail, KKD78@aol.com

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.

Aug. 19 through 23

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