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Regional Calendar of Events 8-4

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Today

STONEWOOD City Council meeting, 7 p.m., council chambers.

FRIENDS @ the Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library meeting, 4:30 p.m., Adult Garden, Clarksburg-Harrison Library. Call: Suzie Hart, 842-5117.

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

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

CITY PARKS of Clarksburg third -session tennis class begins, Veterans Memorial Park. Instructor: Louis Kopp. Registration/information: 624-1655.

ANNUAL ICE CREAM social to benefit the Mustard Seed in Clarksburg, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Bank One Plaza, Clarksburg. Call: Hope Skufe, 622-5458.

VICTORY High School Class of 1955 monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Ponderosa, Bridgeport.

Today through Aug. 8

AMERICAN CANCER Society's free annual Camp WINACA for children 7-16 who are currently battling cancer or are cancer survivors, Camp Horseshoe, Tucker County. Registration/volunteers: (800) 288-3618.

NEW STUDENT registration, Robert C. Byrd High School, Clarksburg. Appointments: 624-3210.

EAST CLARKSBURG Baptist Church "Treasures of the Nile" Vacation Bible School, 5:30-8:30 p.m., church, corner of East Main and Fowler Avenue. Open to kindergarten through middle school students.

FIRST BAPTIST Church of Nutter Fort Vacation Bible School, "Seaside With the Savior," 7-9 p.m., 219 Maryland Ave., Nutter Fort. Ages 3-adult. Pre-registration: 624-0723.

VACATION BIBLE School at Nutter Fort Union Mission Church, corner of Illinois and Fort streets, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Theme: "Treasure of the Nile."

BIBLE SCHOOL, 6-8:30 p.m., Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church, Jane Lew. Ages 3-adult welcome. Ride/information: 884-7246, 884-7633.

MUSICAMP at Simpson Creek Baptist Church, 8:45 a.m.-12:10 p.m., church. Children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade welcome. $5 registration fee includes Musicamp shirt. Presentation for family and friends, 7:30 p.m. Friday. Registration/information: 842-3589.

WOLF SUMMIT Wesleyan Methodist Church Vacation Bible School for all ages, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Theme: "All God's -- From Head to Toe!" Information/transportation: Melodie Satterfield, 622-1735.

Today through Aug. 14

SWIM LESSONS, Harrison County YMCA, Mondays through Thursdays 10:30-11:30 a.m., or Mondays through Thursdays 5-6 p.m. Call: (304) 623-3303.

Today, Aug. 11, 18 and 25

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT class meets, 6 p.m., YWCA of Harrison County, Clarksburg. Call: Patty Martin, 623-5540.

Tuesday, Aug. 5

ORDER of Bonnie Blue Phoebe Warner Chapter regular meeting, 7 p.m., Summit Community Bank meeting room, Franklin. Call: (304) 358-3261.

LUNCHEON MEETING of Serra Club of Clarksburg, noon, Minard's Spaghetti Inn. Speaker: Deacon Thom Trunzo of Bridgeport. Topic: "The Role of the Deacon in the Church." Call: Dr. Tom Condron, 623-4984.

LIBERTY HIGH School Band Booster meeting, 7 p.m. Call: John Mazzie, 622-8424, Cindy Stewart, 622-6199.

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

WEST FORK Conservation District Board of Supervisors monthly meeting, 9:30 a.m., Oxford Grange, Doddridge County. Call: Dinah Hannah, executive assistant, 627-2160.

PRAYER MEETING with Pastor Jeff Ramsey, Evangel Baptist Church, Bridgeport. Call: 848-0441.

SHINNSTON COMMUNITY Band rehearsal, 7 p.m., Lincoln High School band room. Call: 622-1171.

Wednesday, Aug. 6

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1952 luncheon meeting, noon, Ponderosa Restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: Patty Wyckoff Nichols, 624-4811.

LOST CREEK Senior Citizens meeting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lost Creek United Methodist Church. Covered-dish dinner, noon. Call: Virginia Harding, 745-4767.

AUTISM/PDDNOS/Developmental Delay Support Group meeting, 6 p.m., United Hospital Center Classroom F. No membership fee. Call: 782-1332, e-mail kimmcallister@hotmail.com

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

SHINNSTON WOMEN of the Moose Chapter 699 monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Moose Chapter 669, Moose Lodge, 80 Bridge St., Shinnston. Call: Betty Ayers, 592-1669, 592-9814.

CLERGY LECTIONARY study, 9 a.m., Christ Episcopal Church, Clarksburg. Call: Pastor Warren D. Wilson, 622-9725.

WEST VIRGINIA Italian Heritage Festival board of directors meeting, 7 p.m., 309 Clark St., Clarksburg. Call: 622-7314.

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

CLARKSBURG ROTARY Club meeting, noon, First United Methodist Church. Guest speakers: District Governor Bobby Brown and Assistant Governor George Foster.

Aug. 6 through 8

RUMMAGE SALE and bake sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Liberty United Methodist Church, Liberty Addition. Call: Helen Jeffries, 622-1583.

Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27

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

Through Aug. 7

"FILL UP the Bus" Back-to-School Program by United Way of Harrison County and CRISS-CROSS, Meadowbrook Mall. Back-to-school items can be donated during the program. To report child who needs supplies, call CRISS-CROSS, 623-6681. Free giveaways.

Thursday, Aug. 7

SONS of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 7th West Virginia Infantry Camp 7, regular meeting, 7 p.m., South Mill Creek Church of the Brethren, Mozer. Call: (304) 257-4704, (304) 358-3261.

BLOOD DRIVE, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Matthews United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 120 E 3rd St., Weston. Call: (800) 732-0383.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1943 dinner meeting, 5 p.m., Minard's restaurant. Call: 842-6205.

WASHINGTON IRVING High School Class of 1954 monthly breakfast, 9 a.m., Bob Evans Restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: Norma Pratt Garrett, 624-5248, Dorothy Hinkle Snyder, 622-8731.

Aug. 7 and 8

GIGANTIC rummage sale, First United Methodist Church, Second and Pike streets, Clarksburg. Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 8.

Aug. 7 through 9

INDOOR yard sale, Harrison County YWCA, 305 Washington Ave., Clarksburg. Times: 5-8 p.m. Aug. 7, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 8. Bag day, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 9. Call: 624-6881.

HOLY ROSARY Church yard and hot dog sale, 35 Franklin St., Buckhannon.

WEST VIRGINIA'S Largest Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Buckhannon. Yard sale map listings: $10 individual, $20 business or group, $50 multi-family (five or more). Call: (304) 472-1722, e-mail, buckhannon@mountain.net or www.buchamber.com.

Through Aug. 8

BRIDGEPORT Parks and Recreation Department and Harrison County Parks and Recreation sponsor free Summer Playground program for children ages 6-15, Bridgeport City Park. Games, contests, sports, field trips. Call: 842-8240.

Friday, Aug. 8

ANNUAL HOT DOG/rummage sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., North Buckhannon United Methodist Church, 47 Cleveland Ave., Buckhannon.

"UNITED WE STAND" musical drama by Pam Andrews, presented by Simpson Creek Baptist Musicamp, 7:30 p.m. at church, 231 W. Philadelphia Ave., Bridgeport.

CLARKSBURG LIONS Club meeting, noon, Minard's Spaghetti Inn. Topic: "Youth." Speakers: Boys' and Girls' State representatives Emily Seybert and Joshua Lawson, Liberty High School, and Elizabeth Winters, Ryan Sullivan and Tian Z. Zheng, Robert C. Byrd High School. Call: President Jim Whaley, 623-1987.

BLOOD DRIVE, noon-6 p.m., United Methodist Temple Church fellowship hall, 665 Locust Ave., Clarksburg. Call: (800) 732-0383.

LIONS CLUBS of Clarksburg-Anmoore-Bridgeport-East View and West Fork District Governors' Visitation. Call: Mary Adkins, 622-7203.

Aug. 8 and 9

TOWN OF HARRISVILLE yard sale, rain or shine, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Maps with sales sites available, Municipal Building, 1501 E. Main St. Call: (304) 643-2719.

Hot Dog and rummage sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Greenhill United Methodist Church, W.Va. 57, Barbour County.

Aug. 8 through 10

BELIEVER'S FAMILY Fellowship anniversary celebration weekend. Ministering: 7 p.m. Aug. 8, Pastor Aaron Morgan; 7 p.m. Aug. 9, praise and celebration; and 10 a.m. Aug. 10, Pastor Bob Hawk. Call: 624-0909.

Sunday, Aug. 10

MOUNT CLARE Community Church annual homecoming service begins 10 a.m., church. Call: The Rev. Roger Baker Sr., 624-8894.

ANNUAL VACATION Bible School program at Wolf Summit Wesleyan Methodist Church, 9:45 a.m. Theme: "All God's -- From Head to Toe!" Call: 622-1735.

104TH ANNUAL homecoming of Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren, Pine Grove. Speaker: Rev. Donald Matthews. Call: (304) 295-8090.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS of the Americas annual Membership Tea, 2-4 p.m., YWCA. For all current members, new members and re-instated members. Call: Nancy, 623-2674.

Monday, Aug. 11

VIEVA'S SCHOOL Supplies Giveaway for all grades, noon-4 p.m., YWCA of Harrison County. Vouchers from Criss-Cross can be redeemed for school supplies. Call: 624-6881.

SHINNSTON HIGH School Class of 1946 luncheon, 1 p.m., home of Lucille Anderson.

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

RESERVATIONS DUE for Clarksburg Knights of Columbus 872 installation of 3rd Degree officers Aug. 25, Robert Petitto KOC Hall. Call: Sam Veltri, 623-2764.

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

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1954 regular monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Eat 'N Park Restaurant. Call: Jackie Lafferty, 622-1880.

HARRISON COUNTY Democratic Women Club meeting, 7 p.m., American Legion, Clarksburg. New membership cards available. 2003 dues payable.

BLOOD DRIVE, noon-6 p.m., Tygarts Valley High School gym, Mill Creek. Call: (800) 732-0383.

Tuesday, Aug. 12

FREE CLOTHING giveaway sponsored by YWCA of Harrison County, noon-3 p.m., YWCA. Call: 624-6881.

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

STONEWOOD Lions Club summer monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Center, 707 3rd St., Stonewood. Call: Tim Allen, 624-4005.

BLOOD DRIVE, noon-6 p.m., Harrison County Red Cross Chapter, 718 W. Pike St., Clarksburg. Call: (800) 732-0383.

ALZHEIMER'S Family Support Group meets second Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m., Harrison County Senior Center, Main Street, Clarksburg. Education packet: (304) 599-1159, (877) 570-1159.

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

SHINNSTON COMMUNITY Band rehearsal, Lincoln High School band room, 7 p.m., call 622-1171.

HD SUPPORT GROUP meeting, 7 p.m., Crim Memorial UM Church, Philippi. Open to those with Huntington's Disease, caregivers and those at risk. Call 457-2071.

Aug. 12 through 15

CHILD PASSENGER safety seat technician class, YWCA, Clarksburg. Registration: Georgia Hatfield, 622-6300.

Wednesday, Aug. 13

INVESTMENT CLUB meeting, 5 p.m., YWCA of Harrison County. Dinner, $5 non-members, $4 members. Membership open. Call: 624-6881.

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-7 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 707 3rd St., Stonewood. Call: (800) 732-0383.

CLARKSBURG ROTARY Club, noon, First United Methodist Church. Speaker: U.S. Chief District Judge Irene Keeley.

Aug. 13 and 14

NEW STUDENT registration, 9-11 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m., Bridgeport High School.

Aug. 14 and 28

LUMBERPORT LIONS Club meeting, Bob Dye Restaurant, Lumberport. Call: Netia McCarty, 592-0937.

Friday, Aug. 15

COMMUNITY BARBECUE sponsored by Weston Hospital Revitalization Committee, 5-8 p.m., lawn of historic Weston State Hospital. Tickets: 269-6527, 269-7091.

CLARKSBURG Lions Club meeting, noon, Minard's restaurant. Speaker: Ross White of Civil Air Patrol to speak on youth and aviation. Call: President Jim Whaley, 623-1987.

Saturday, Aug. 16

HARRISON COUNTY Genealogy Society free genealogy computer workshop, Caperton Center, Main Street, Clarksburg. Theme: "Using Family Tree Maker." Registration: 8:30 a.m.

SECOND ANNUAL Tri-County Adult Christian Singles Picnic, rain or shine, for ages 25-60, noon-8 p.m., Trinity Assembly of God fellowship hall, Fairmont. Bring covered dish. Reservations: Cheri Barker, 624-6638, Carl Jones, 367-0516, Chris Slider, 366-9885.

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.

Sunday, Aug. 17

PARKVIEW CHURCH of the Nazarene Puppet Team conducts morning worship, 10:30 a.m. Call: Pastor Rodney Kincaid, 265-3928.

Monday, Aug. 18

OUR LADY OF Peace Assembly 1184, 4th Degree, Clarksburg meets 6 p.m. dinner, Raymon's Restaurant. Business meeting follows, Robert Petitto Knights of Columbus Hall. Call: Joseph Tiano, 622-0248.

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

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-6 p.m., Elkins Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 536 Randolph Ave., Elkins. Call: (800) 732-0383.

DIMENSIONAL embroidery classes taught by Martha Offutt, 1-2:30 p.m., Southern Area Library, Lost Creek. $5 for each class. Call: Mary Tillman, 745-5428.

Tuesday, Aug. 19

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

SHINNSTON COMMUNITY Band Rehearsal, Lincoln High School Band Room, 7 p.m., call 622-1171.

Telecom Pioneer monthly meeting noon at Eat'N Park. Speaker Amy Quinn from Literacy Volunteers. Bring unwanted items to donate to Literacy Volunteers Yard Sale. Call 623-3148 or 842-4731.

Aug. 19 through 23

DODDRIDGE COUNTY Fair, Doddridge County Park. Entertainment: Emerson Drive, Friday, Cledus T. Judd, Saturday. Track events.

Aug. 19 and 26

"BREAKING BREAD: Sharing Food-Sharing Faith" luncheon service Tuesdays, First United Methodist Church, Second and Pike streets, Clarksburg. $4. Speaker: The Rev. Max Hill. Call: Don Gardner, 623-3397.

Through Aug. 20

WATER AEROBICS classes by Bridgeport Parks and Recreation Department, Bridgeport Pool. Classes 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays for five weeks. Cost: $30. Call: Joe Shuttleworth, 842-8240; fax: 842-8203; e-mail: joe.shuttleworth@bridgeportwv.com Web site: www.bridgeportwv.com.

CLARKSBURG ROTARY Club meeting, noon, First United Methodist Church. Seaker: Robin Capehart, Republican gubernatorial candidate and former tax commissioner.

Wednesday, Aug. 20

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

Aug. 20 through 22

2003 RAPTURE Ready Outdoor Campmeeting, 7 p.m., Lost Creek Church of God Outdoor Pavilion. Bible study and prayer time with Brother Bud Marshall, 10 a.m. each day. Call: 842-5510, 622-6270.

Thursday, Aug. 21

PURPLE HEART Chapter 418 monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Ponderosa. Call: 782-2797.

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

SENIOR SERVICES Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Harrison County Senior Center, second floor ballroom.

Friday, Aug. 22

PEACHTREE Accounting Workshop by U.S. Small Business Administration, 8:30 a.m.-noon, West Virginia Junior College, Bridgeport. $25. Call: 623-0023, e-mail, nick.lambernedis@sba.gov.

CLARKSBURG LIONS Club meeting, noon, Minard's Restaurant. Susan Collins of Harrison County Board of Education speaking on the GEAR-UP program. Call: President Jim Whaley, 623-1987.

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-7 p.m., First Baptist Church, U.S. 119 south of Grafton. Call: (800) 732-0383.

Saturday, Aug. 23

MEADOWBROOK Church of Christ third annual School Supply Giveaway, 9 a.m.-noon, church. Call: Ed Conch, 622-0490.

RESERVATIONS taken for Day Trip/Cass Railroad sponsored by the YWCA. Bus leaves parking lot, noon, for evening dinner train ride on Cass Railroad. Call: 624-6881.

WEST VIRGINIA Black Heritage Festival kick-off luncheon sponsored by Outback Steakhouse, Clarksburg City Park, Nutter Fort. Fashions modeled by youth. Cost: $20. Time/tickets/contributions/information: WV Black Heritage Festival, Inc., PO Box 1614, Clarksburg, WV 26301-1614.

Monday, Aug. 25

NEW STUDENT orientation, 6-9 p.m., Bridgeport High School.

CLARKSBURG KNIGHTS of Columbus 874 installation of officers for 3rd Degree 6:30 p.m., Robert Petitto KOC Hall. Nominal fee for dinner. Reservations due Aug. 11. Call: Sam Veltri, 623-2764.

CLARKSBURG LIONS Club board meeting, noon, Minard's Restaurant. Call: President Jim Whaley, 623-1987.

RESERVATION deadline for vendors at West Virginia Black Heritage Festival to be held Sept. 5-7 at E.B. Saunders Way, Clarksburg. Call: Raymond Smith, 622-4256, Allen Lee, 623-2335.

Tuesday, Aug. 26

PRAYER MEETING with Pastor Hayward Minear, 9 a.m., Full Gospel Chapel, Washington Avenue, Clarksburg. Call: 623-4690.

SHINNSTON COMMUNITY Band rehearsal, Lincoln High School band room, 7 p.m. Call: 622-1171.

Wednesday, Aug. 27

LUNCH AND LEARN hosted by YWCA of Harrison County, 11:30 a.m., YWCA. Speaker: Italian-American Woman of Year Rosalyn Queen Alonso. $4. Reservations: 624-6881.

SHINNSTON WOMEN of the Moose Chapter 699 monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Moose Chapter 669, Moose Lodge, 80 Bridge St., Shinnston. Call: Betty Ayers: 592-1669, 592-9814.

MARINE CORPS League D.H.L. Detachment 981, Clarksburg, monthly meeting, 7 p.m., VFW Post 573, Clarksburg. Call: 203-0644, 842-5846.

Thursday, Aug. 28

BLOOD DRIVE, noon-6 p.m., Philippi City Building, 108 N. Main St. Call: (800) 732-0383.

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

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-7 p.m., North Marion Senior Center, 1 Senior Drive, Mannington. Call: (800) 732-0383.

Aug. 28 and 29

WEST VIRGINIA Italian Heritage Festival Young Artist Concert Program, 8 p.m. Aug. 28 and 6 p.m. Aug. 29, Clarksburg. Call: 622-7314, e-mail, benvenuto79@aol.com

Friday, Aug. 29

CLARKSBURG LIONS Club meeting, noon, Minard's Restaurant. Kurt Schmidt speaking on Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Call: President Jim Whaley, 623-1987.

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-7 p.m., Jane Lew Volunteer Fire Department, Jane Lew. Call: (800) 732-0383.

Aug. 29 through Sept. 1

2003 JURIED FINE Arts Exhibit held during Stonewall Jackson Heritage Arts and Crafts Jubilee. To enter: 269-1863, (800) 296-1863.

Tuesday, Sept. 2

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

Sept. 5 through 7

WEST VIRGINIA Black Heritage Festival, E.B. Saunders Way, Clarksburg. Vendor reservations: Raymond Smith, 622-4256, Allen Lee, 623-2335.

Saturday, Sept. 6

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Tri-County Golf Outing hosted by the Fourth Degree Assemblies of Clarksburg, Morgantown, Fairmont, Morgantown Meadowponds Golf Course. Reservations/information call: Joseph Tiano, 622-0248.

BUCKHANNON Backyard Chili Cook-off and Tasty Cakes Competition, Stockert Youth Center. Fee: $25. Proceeds benefit Upshur County United Way. Call: 472-1722, 472-2021.

Tuesday, Sept. 9

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

Saturday, Sept. 13

BUCKHANNON CANINE Expo and Trade Show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., speakers from canine industry, vendors, pet pictures, demonstrations, giveaways. Call: Buckhannon Upshur Chamber of Commerce office, (304) 472-1722, e-mail, buckhannon@mountain.net

Sunday, Sept. 14

"PICTURE YOUR West Fork Watershed" Photography Contest/Exhibit, Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library. Rules/information: B. Edinger, 782-5214, e-mail, edinger@salemiu.edu.

Tuesday, Sept. 16

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

Saturday, Sept. 20

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.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

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

Saturday, Sept. 27

AMERICAN HEART Association Heart Walk, Robert C. Byrd High School track. Call: Cheryl Farley, 842-6554, Dinah Parsons, (800) 926-4278.

Tuesday, Sept. 30

PRAYER BREAKFAST with Pastor Tim Sandy, 9 a.m., Little Rock Camp Church, Lumberport. Call: 584-4355.

Friday, Oct. 3

FORMER EMPLOYEES of Parsons-Sounders and Stone and Thomas Department stores meet 2 p.m., Ponderosa Steakhouse, Bridgeport.

Oct. 11 through Nov. 2

ENTRIES ACCEPTED for West Virginia Watercolor Society's 16th Annual Juried Exhibition, Randolph County Community Arts Center, Elkins. Call: (304) 338-2502, e-mail, roberts@meer.net, Web site, wvwatercolorsociety.org

Saturday, Oct. 18

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.

Saturday, Nov. 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.

Saturday, Dec. 20

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, (304) 457-3097.