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Regional Calendar of Events beginning Sat., Oct. 4

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Today

SUNBURST BEAUTY Pageant, noon, in front of Target. Call: 842-5441.

HOT DOG sale and flea market, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Food Lion, U.S. 19, Clarksburg. Proceeds benefit WVU Children's Hospital.

PINE BLUFF Fall Festival, sponsored by Pine Bluff CEOS Club, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Pine Bluff Community Center. Entertainment, vendors, quilt display and raffle, food. Call: Thelma Martin, 592-1189.

FREE FALL cleanup at old Sardis School, sponsored by Sardis Community Council Ltd. Times: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 7-11 a.m. Oct. 4. Call: Sondra Gaynor, 783-5485.

REVIVAL SERVICES begin 7 p.m., Mission of Faith Church, Big Isaac. Evangelist: Dave Cumpston of Parkersburg area. Call: 782-1075.

SING, 7 p.m., Wallace First Baptist Church. Group: Blessed Assurance from Rupart. Call: (304) 796-4957.

ENVIRONMENTAL Earth Science students at Bridgeport High School show Power Point presentations prepared with information and instructions about the GPS system, 9 a.m.-noon, room 216, school. Call: 842-3693.

BASKET BINGO featuring Longaberger products sponsored by Washington Irving Middle School Athletic Department, 2-5 p.m., 4-H Barn, U.S. 19 south, Clarksburg. $20.

CLARKSBURG Business and Professional Women's Club holds garage sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Hillcrest Circle in Woodside Heights, Bridgeport. Portion of proceeds to benefit senior scholarships.

SUMMIT PARK Baptist Church sponsors hot dog sale, bake sale, rummage sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Larry Gregory Community Building, Summit Park Street.

GOSPEL SING 7 p.m., Lost Creek United Methodist Church. Singers: Brittany Palmer, Crystal Garrett, Scott Burnside of the Deciples, John Palmer of Faded Glory. Baked steak dinner 3:30-6:30 p.m.

BUSY BISON 4-H Club sponsors Cancer Awareness Boot Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call: Tonya Daft, (304) 825-6103.

SIGMA TAU GAMMA Alumni Welcome Pavilion, Fairmont State Homecoming game versus Shepherd College, 1 p.m. kickoff, Duval-Rosier Field. Call: Jeff Hood, 623-3979.

THIRD DISTRICT conference, American Legion Auxiliary, 9 a.m., Jane Lew, Unit 166.

FLEA MARKET with proceeds of bake sale to benefit World Hunger. Hotdogs and funnel cakes. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., South Chestnut Street United Methodist Church.

BAKED STEAK dinner, 3-7 p.m., Lost Creek United Methodist Church. $7 adults, $3 children under 12. Takeouts available. Gospel sing, 7 p.m. Call: Paula Finster, 745-3553, Lou Short, 745-4586.

BAKED STEAK dinner, 4-7 p.m., Jane Lew Fire Department, $6 adults, $3 children under 12. Sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Jane Lew.

18TH ANNUAL Mannington Octoberfest, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Market Street, Mannington. Crafts, entertainment, food.

GOLF TOURNAMENT, Tygart Lake Golf Course sponsored by Friends of Nutter Fort Library. Time/information: Crystal Hamrick, 622-7563, 276-9906.

BOYS AND GIRLS Bicycle Safety/Lite-A-Bike Rodeo 10 a.m., VFW Post 573, Clarksburg. Bike giveaway. Sponsor: VFW Post 573, Lucinda Rose Ladies Auxiliary.

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

American Association of University Women meeting, 10 a.m., for brunch, at the home of Geraldine Hawkinberry, Lake Floyd. Call Geraldine at 782-1575.

HOT DOG, crafts and bake sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Anmoore United Methodist Church basement, sponsored by Anmoore United Methodist Women.

HOT DOG sale, bake sale and rummage sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Larry Gregory Community Building on Summit Park Street in Summit Park, across from Summit Park Baptist Church (which is sponsoring the sale).

Today and Oct. 5

100TH ANNIVERSARY celebration of the Broad Oaks United Methodist Church. Sunday service 11 a.m. Saturday music by The Beulah Land Express, 6-7 p.m. Call: Norma Garrett, 624-5248.

Through Oct. 5

SALEM APPLE Butter Festival, Salem.

Sunday, Oct. 5

CRUISE-IN sponsored by Eldora United Methodist Church and Christian Rodders and Racers Association, Eldora United Methodist Church, Fairmont. Registration, 8:30-9:45 a.m., worship, 10 a.m. Dash plaques to first 50 cars. Activities, door prizes.

FRIEND DAY and revival, Bible Baptist Temple, Stonewood. Friends Day kicks off fall revival, Oct. 5-8. Call: 623-2630.

WEST VIRGINIA Mountaineer Doll Club Annual Doll Show and Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ramada Inn, Morgantown. $3. Call: Doris Bowers, 842-4741.

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

FIRE TRUCK rides, starting at noon, Clarksburg Fire Department, Central Station, 465 W. Main St. Cost: Donation of two cans of food; donations go to the Mustard Seed of Harrison County. Inclement weather date: Oct. 12.

BIKER SUNDAY, 11 a.m., Philippi Church of the Nazarene, 113 Cross St., Philippi. Call: Pastor Angie Wilson, Linda Swick or Carol Bean, (304) 457-3942.

WORKSHOP on "Understanding Opera" conducted by Dr. Stephen Johnson, Professor of Music, Fairmont State College, 2-4 p.m., Waldomore. First in series including trip to Opera on Oct. 19. Call: Diane Davis, 627-2236.

WALK FOR WOMEN for breast cancer prevention, Veterans Memorial Park, Clarksburg. Registration, 1 p.m., walk, 2 p.m. Free T-shirts to first 250 registrants. Food, door prizes, entertainment. Call: 884-7900.

OFFICERS WORKSHOP for District III Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, 124 W. Pike. Clarksburg. Registration, 10 a.m. Call: 622-7231.

CENTRAL West Virginia Crisis Pregnancy Center hosts open house, 2-4 p.m., 1 Madison St., Buckhannon. Special singers, speakers, refreshments. Call: (304) 473-1122, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

SEAN ARNOLD Benefit Dinner, ham, beans, cornbread, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Walkersville Fire Department, U.S. 19, Walkersville. $5 per person; proceeds for Sean Arnold, a 2-year-old with a congenital bladder defect that requires multiple surgeries.

Monday, Oct. 6

ANNUAL COLLEGE night, 6-9 p.m., Meadowbrook Mall. Call: 842-5441.

BLOOD DRIVE sponsored by West Virginia University Band, 1-7 p.m., West Virginia University Student Rec Center, Patteson Drive. Call: (800) 732-0383.

CHAPEL HILL United Methodist Church, Buckhannon, site of blood drive, noon-6 p.m. Sponsor: St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary. Call: (800) 732-0383.

BREAST CANCER Awareness Day sponsored by Lewis County Community Outreach Service, 11 a.m., Lewis County Senior Center. Speakers, education regarding cancer detection services, testimony from cancer survivors. Call: Julia Spelsberg, 269-8167.

VICTORY High School Class of 1955 monthly meeting, Ponderosa Restaurant, Bridgeport.

COLUMBIAN CLUB meeting, 6:30 p.m. Guest speakers: Ted Lopez and Sam Patsy. Topic: Changes in new tax laws. Call: 624-8845 after 7 p.m.

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

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS of Harrison County board meeting, 6 p.m., West Virginia Jr. College, Bridgeport branch.

BLOOD DRIVE, noon-6 p.m. sponsored by St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, 88 S. Kanawha St., Buckhannon. Call: (800) 732-0383.

LEWIS COUNTY CEOs Breast Cancer Awareness Day ceremony, 11 a.m., Lewis County Senior Citizens Center. Refreshments.

FRIENDS of the Clarksburg-Harrison Library Board meeting, 5 p.m., Steptoe & Johnson law offices, sixth floor of the Bank One Building. Call: Suzie Hart, 842-5117.

ENLARGED HEPZIBAH PSD monthly board meeting, 5 p.m., at the office in Erie.

HARRISON COUNTY Board of Education regular meting, 5 p.m., Robert C. Byrd High School. School Board Effectiveness meeting follows at 6 p.m.

Oct. 6 and 7

BASEMENT SALE, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Christ Church United Methodist, corner of Farland and East Pike Street, Adamston section of Clarksburg.

Oct. 6, 7 and 8

RUMMAGE SALE, Johnson Avenue United Methodist Church, Bridgeport. Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6 and 7, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 8, $1 bag day.

Oct. 6 and 8

BLOOD ANALYSIS for fee, sponsored by Doddridge County CEOS, 7-11 a.m., Doddridge County Health Department. No appointment necessary.

Oct. 6 through 8

RUMMAGE SALE, Hammond United Methodist Church, corner of Broadway and Nutter streets. Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday. $1 bag sale Wednesday. Call: 622-2836.

Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27

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

Oct. 6 and 20

BREAST CANCER Awareness Days, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 6, Marion County Senior Citizens Center; 1-2 p.m. Oct. 20, Mannington Senior Citizens Center. Free clinical breast exams, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Door prizes, refreshments, guest speakers, free educational materials. Presentation on breast reconstruction by Dr. Thomas Kennedy, 7 p.m. Oct. 6, Hamilton conference room, FGH. Registration: 367-7247.

Through Oct. 7

RUMMAGE SALE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bridgeport United Methodist Church, 251 Worthington Drive. $1 bag day, 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 8. Proceeds benefit local and worldwide missions.

Tuesday, Oct. 7

YOGA CLASSES every Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., YWCA of Harrison County. Instructor: Jeanny Kalaycioglu. $4 non-members, $3.50 YWCA members. Bring towels; mats provided. Registration: 624-6881.

LUNCHEON MEETING of Serra Club of Clarksburg, noon, Minard's Spaghetti Inn. Speaker: The Rev. Thomas Wesdock, Morgantown. Topic: The Protection of the Mother of God. Call: Dr. Tom Condron, 623-4984.

R-W, WI, KM, RCB Alumni & Friends Foundation Board of Directors meeting, 5:30 p.m., Robert C. Byrd High School. Call: President Emma Lee Hite, 842-2071.

LIBERTY HIGH School Band Boosters meeting, 7 p.m. Call: John Mazzie, 622-8424.

GFWC West Virginia Woman's Club of Clarksburg executive board meeting, 1 p.m., Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library, Clarksburg. Call: 623-9207.

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

SOUTH HARRISON High School Athletic Boosters meeting, 7 p.m., school cafeteria.

HOLIDAY BUSINESS Extravaganza by Heavenly Ham and the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce has been canceled.

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA, Alpha Upsilon and Beta Chapters dinner meeting, 6 p.m., Quiet Dell Methodist Church. Program: Paula Davis, state historian.

BOARD MEETING of Wilsonburg Lions Club, 7 p.m., Wilsonburg Baptist Church.

Clarksburg League for Service General Meeting for October, 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Clarksburg. Call Mary Ann Spadafore, 592-0859.

BRIDGE REVIEW with Virginia Richards, 9:15 a.m., Kinley Cafe, Harrison County Senior Center.

CRAFT NIGHT, Clarksburg Mission, 6 p.m., free, all materials included. Call: 622-2451.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1959 meeting, 6 p.m., Raymon's, to plan 45th class reunion.

Oct. 7 through 9

SALEM UNITED Methodist Women Fall Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., church. $1 bag day, Oct. 9.

RUMMAGE SALE, United Methodist Temple Church, Locust Avenue, Clarksburg. Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 7 and 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 9, bag day.

Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28

YOGA with Jeanny Kalaycioglu as instructor, meeting at YWCA of Harrison County, 5:30 p.m. Cost is $4 non-members/$3.50 for YWCA members. Call: 624-6881.

Through Oct. 8

QUILTING CLASSES begin, West Virginia Mountain Products Craft Co-op. Advance classes, 10 a.m.-noon, beginners, 1-3 p.m. Call: 622-3304, 884-7920.

Wednesday, Oct. 8

AUTHOR and internationally acclaimed speaker Brenda Davis presents managing diabetes program, 5:30-7:30 p.m., United Hospital Center, Classroom A. Call: The Health Connection, 624-2935.

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

REGULAR MONTHLY board meeting of Harrison County Solid Waste Authority, 5:30 p.m., Room 139, Fairmont State College, Clarksburg campus.

FREE FLOWER arranging workshop conducted by Janet Stealey at Christ Episcopal Church 7 p.m., church parish hall.

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

HARRISON COUNTY Public Defender Corporation Board of Directors meeting, 2 p.m., Suite 600, Bank One Center West, 215 S. Third St., Clarksburg.

BOOKTALK at Bridgeport Public Library, 4 p.m. Discussion: "Years of Wonders: A Novel of the Pledge" by Geraldine Brooks.

HARRISON COUNTY Landlords Association regular monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Eat 'N Park Restaurant, Bridgeport. Speaker: Jim Hunt. Call: John Fazio, 623-6010.

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

RESERVATIONS DUE for Knights of Columbus, Clarksburg 872, Columbus Day celebration/recognition night/dinner, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 13, Robert Petitto KOC Hall, Clarksburg. Reservations: Charles Bramble, 623-2828, Joe Jurick, 624-6086, Sam Veltri, 632-2764. Information: 623-2764.

DEADLINE for Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital's Golf Tournament extended. Tournament Oct. 8, Arnold Palmer Signature Course, Stonewall Jackson Resort. Guest player: Former WVU football coach Don Nehlen.

MON-CHEAT DISTRICT, West Virginia Garden Club Inc. fall meeting, 9 a.m. registration, business meeting 10 a.m., Fairmont Field Club, Country Club Road, Fairmont. Call: 363-1344.

GAME NIGHT, Clarksburg Mission, 6-7:30 p.m., free, board games, snacks, call 622-2451.

INVESTMENT CLUB, monthly meeting, YWCA of Harrison County, 5 p.m. Dinner $5 for non-members, $4 for YWCA members. Open to public, but membership limited. Call: 624-6881.

STEAK DINNER, Buckhannon BPW , serving from 4-7 p.m., Chapel Hill U.M. Church, $6 donation each.

Oct. 8 and 9

FALL RUMMAGE sale, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 35 Franklin St., Buckhannon, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sponsored by the Altar and Rosary Society. Proceeds beneft the School of Religion.

Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29

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

Thursday, Oct. 9

MOST BEAUTIFUL baby contest, 1:15 p.m., Meadowbrook Mall, Bridgeport. Registration: Noon.

1950 AND 1974 Pensioneers of United Mine Workers of America regular monthly meeting, 1:30 p.m., Harrison County Senior Citizens Center, Clarksburg.

ROOSEVELT-WILSON High School Class of 1939 monthly luncheon, 1:30 p.m., Parkette Restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: 622-8664.

QUEEN ESTHER Chapter 11, Order of the Eastern Star stated meeting/Grand chapter reports, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple. Call: 842-3062.

SHINNSTON AMERICAN Legion Post 31 meets second and fourth Thursday of month, 7:30 p.m., Legion Hall, 76 Bridge St., Shinnston. Call: Commander Mick Duckworth, 592-0089.

REGION VI Workforce Investment Full Board meeting, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Marion County Chamber of Commerce Community Room, 110 Adams St., Fairmont. Call: Jeffrey G. Smith, 368-9530.

BLOOD DRIVE, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Salem International University, T.E.D. multi-purpose room, Salem. Call: (800) 732-0383.

DAVIS & ELKINS College, Elkins, site of blood drive, 1-7 p.m. Call: (800) 732-0383.

BLOOD DRIVE, noon-6 p.m., Banks District Fire Department, Rock Cave. Call: (800) 732-0383.

YOGA with Elizabeth Connor, 1 p.m., ballroom, Harrison County Senior Center.

Oct. 9 through 12

REVIVAL at Union Baptist Church, Simpson, 7 p.m. Oct. 9-11, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 12. Speaker: Dr. James Lute. Call: (304) 739-2245.

Friday, Oct. 10

SQUIRE PARSONS in gospel concert, 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, W.Va. 58, Stonewood. Call: Betty Childers, 622-7698.

CLARKSBURG COURT 3, Order of the Amaranth meets 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple. Call: 842-3062.

CARD PARTY sponsored by Catholic Daughters of Americas, 1 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall. $3. Lunch, noon. Reservations: Nancy, 623-2674, Betty, 842-9231.

NUTTER FORT Sanitary Board meeting rescheduled from Oct. 3, 10 a.m., town hall.

REGULAR meeting of Clarksburg Lions Club, noon, Minard's Restaurant. Speaker: Father Hilarion Cann. Call: Jim Whaley, 623-1987.

SUNBRIDGE Nursing Home dining area Glenville, site of blood drive,10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call: (800) 732-0383.

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

SOUTH HARRISON Community Homecoming Tailgate Party, 4:30-7 p.m., West Milford United

Methodist Church. Free hot dogs, soft drinks, snacks. Entertainment and face painting. Bring lawn chair.

Oct. 10 through 12

LEWISBURG Business and Professional Women's Club holds 23rd Annual Arts and Crafts Fair, West Virginia State Fairgrounds. Call: (304) 645-1321.

EIGHTH ANNUAL Voice of the Mountains Storytelling Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., WVU Jackson's Mill. Call: Jackson's Mill, (800) 287-8206, Betty Bea Cox, (304) 293-5072, e-mail, betty.cox@mail.wvu.edu

Oct. 10 through 19

REVIVAL MEETING, 7 p.m., Liberty in Christ Church, Buckhannon. Special singing and speakers. Call: (304) 472-1147, 473-0482, 642-1172.

Saturday, Oct. 11

ROTARY CLUB of Clarksburg hosts joint Rotary Club meeting, Clarksburg Country Club. Social hour, 6 p.m., Rotary dinner meeting, 7 p.m. Program: Rotary International, group study, Exchange India 3190. Reservations: B.K. Vanhorn, 623-1362.

DODDRIDGE COUNTY Starting Points Center Safety Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Smithburg. Call: 873-3500.

ANNUAL Alderson-Broaddus College Homecoming Craft Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Hamer Center, Alderson-Broaddus College campus. Call: (304) 457-6322.

2ND ANNUAL SPECIAL Car/Bike Show for Sight, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. registration, 4 p.m. awards, Wetzel County 4-H Camp, New Martinsville. Proceeds benefit the West Virginia Lions Sight Foundation. Call: Dan Dague, 845-7647, e-mail, egdague@stratuswave.net

Roosevelt-Wilson High School Class of 1965 monthly breakfast, 9 a.m., Dave's Restaurant, Nutter Fort. Call: Ilene Corathers, 745-5444.

14TH ANNUAL FALL Frolic by West Virginia Mountain Products Inc., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Historic Quiet Dell Schoolhouse. Apple butter making, crafts, artisans in period clothing, bake sale. Proceeds benefit building fund. Call: 622-3304, (800) 524-4043.

Fall Festival to benefit Harrison County Catholic Schools, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Notre Dame High School gym. Hay wagon rides, chilldren's games, craft booths, baked goods, white elephant sale.

WASHINGTON IRVING Middle School hosts Second Annual Hilltopper Classic Volleyball Tournament, 9 a.m., Robert C. Byrd High School. Ten middle schools from around the state will compete. $5.

ANNUAL FALL ramp dinner, all-you-can-eat, sponsored by Walkersville Volunteer Fire Department, noon-6 p.m., fire department. $10 adults, $5 children under 12.

DODDRIDGE COUNTY Starting Points hosts Family Safety Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., old Smithburg Grade School. Registration, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: 873-3500.

RESERVATION deadline for 20th annual Roosevelt-Wilson High School Alumni Dinner for all classes, Sunday, Oct. 19, YWCA, Washington Avenue, Clarksburg. Social hour, noon-1 p.m. Dinner, 1 p.m. $12. Mail reservations to Keith Marple, Route 2, Box 258C, Lost Creek, WV 26385. Information: Keith Marple, 622-8492, e-mail, mvistafarm@aol.com

FREE QUILT and Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Smithtown Community Building, Smithtown Road, near White Day Golf Course. Crafts, quilts, refreshments, door prizes. Call: 363-8733.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7:30-10 a.m., Applebee's. $5 adults, $3 children under 12. Proceeds benefit Sardis District Food Pantry. Call: Sondra Gaynor, 783-5485.

FARM FAMILY Day sponsored by Tygarts Valley Conservation District begins 9 a.m., Barbour County Fairgrounds, U.S. 250 south between Philippi and Belington. Entertainment, guest speakers, machinery vendors, product supplies, demonstrations, livestock exhibitions and more.

INDOOR FLEA market, hot dog and bake sale sponsored by Spelter Fire Department Auxiliary, begins 7 a.m., fire department. Table rental, $5, table reservations: 622-4255. Hot dog delivery available: 622-8256.

Fall Festival to benefit Harrison County Catholic Schools, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Notre Dame High School gym. Hay wagon rides, children's games, craft booths, baked goods, white elephant sale.

Oct. 11 and 12

WESTON HOSPITAL Revitalization Committee sponsors Autumn in the Hills, historic Weston State Hospital grounds. Crafters, food vendors wanted. Call: Joy Stalnaker, 269-7091, Yonnie Southall, 269-6527.

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