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Today

EASTER CANTATA presented by Emmanuel United Methodist Church, West Union, 7:30 p.m.

EIGHTH ANNUAL Trash and Treasure Sale sponsored by Hacker's Creek Pioneer Descendants, Central West Virginia Genealogy and History Library, Horner. Times: 1-4 p.m. Donations: 269-7091.

BUNNY LAND Craft Show, Robert C. Byrd High School. Times: noon-5 p.m. Bake sales, door prizes, 100 craft tables. Free admission and parking. Proceeds benefit Robert C. Byrd High School baseball. Call: Lana Robey, 622-7994.

NORTH VIEW United Methodist Women sell homemade Easter eggs at Bunny Land Craft Show, Robert C. Byrd High School. Proceeds benefit church women.

GOSPEL SING, 10 a.m., Liberty in Christ Church, Buckhannon. Entertainment: The Shaffer Family.

COVERED-DISH dinner of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9151 canceled.

FIRST EASTER Egg Hunt for ages 4-12 sponsored by Harrison County Parks and Recreation Commission, 2-4 p.m., Harrison County 4-H Center, U.S. 19 south of Clarksburg. Ages 6 and under must have adult supervision. Bring container to collect eggs. Special prizes awarded. Call: 624-8619.

SPAGHETTI DINNER to benefit Van Horn Elementary Choir, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Salem International University, Erickson Alumni Center. $5 adults, $3 children. Take-out orders available.

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

DAVID RALEY, National Speed the Light director, guest speaker at Stealey Assembly of God, 10:30 a.m. Call: 623-1481.

FELLOWSVILLE Volunteer Fire Department buckwheat cakes and sausage dinner, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., fire department. $6 adults, $3 children 10 and under. Proceeds benefit fire department. Call: Tracey Clarkson, 265-1535.

Today through April 7

REVIVAL with W.C. Ratchford, Clarksburg Church of God, Liberty Addition. Services: Today, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; April 5-7, 7 p.m. Call: Pastor Chelsey Noel Jr., 622-6270.

April 4 through April 9

REVIVAL, Grace Baptist Temple, Jane Lew. Services: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Speaker: Dr. B.N. Nichols. Special singing nightly. Call: 884-6682.

Today through April 10

EASTER REVIVAL at Century Community Church, Century No. 1, 7 p.m. nightly. Easter sunrise service, 6 a.m. April 11. Morning worship, 10 a.m. No evening service. Call: 457-1576.

Monday, April 5

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

FRIENDS @ the Clarksburg-Harrison Library's board meets 6 p.m., conference room. Call: Diane Davis, 627-2236.

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

BLOOD DRIVE, noon-6 p.m., Glenville State College ballroom, Glenville. Call: (800) 732-0383.

WVU EXTENDED Learning registration open for non-credit class, Beginning Golf, a six-week opportunity for beginning and intermediate golfers. Begins with lecture at Robert C. Byrd High School. Classes follow at Bel Meadow Country Club.

NUTTER FORT Lions Club meeting, 6 p.m., Nutter Fort Baptist Church, 219 Maryland Ave.

Lost Creek Community Festival meeting, 7p.m., Lost Creek Community Building. Public welcome.

Alateen meeting at 7:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, Ninth Street and Gaston Avenue, Fairmont. Contact: Christine, 363-2898.

April 5, 6, 8 and 14

FREE HOSPICE Volunteer training, 10 a.m. April 5, Tender Loving Care office, 119 Pennsylvania Ave., Bridgeport; Morgantown, 10 a.m. April 6 and 5:30 p.m. April 14, Tender Loving Care office, 246 Cheat Road, Morgantown; Wheeling, 11 a.m. April 8, Tender Loving Care office, 1231 Warwood Ave., Wheeling.

April 5 through 9

EASTER Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m.-noon, United Methodist Temple, Clarksburg. Stories, crafts, snacks.

SPRING BREAK Daycamp registration being accepted. Call: Kim Jenks, 623-3303.

April 5, 12, 19 and 26

STEP AEROBICS, 5 p.m., YWCA of Harrison County. Bring step, mats provided. $4.50 per class. Call: 624-6881.

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

Tuesday, April 6

LUNCHEON MEETING of Serra Club of Clarksburg, noon, Minard's Spaghetti Inn. Speaker: New District Gov. Rod Ferruso of Clarksburg. Topic: Serra and You. Call: Dr. Tom Condron, 623-4984.

REGULAR MEETING of North View Area Lions Club, 7 p.m., North View Elementary School. Call: Lion President Larry McCann, 624-4660.

HARRISON COUNTY Ministerial Association monthly meeting, noon-1:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church parish house, Clarksburg. Call: Pastor Warren D. Wilson, 622-9725.

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

READ MORE in 2004 Reading Groups, 4 or 6 p.m., Bridgeport Library conference room. Call: Jacque McKenzie, 842-8248.

LOST CREEK reception for area troops home from combat, 6-7 p.m., in the Lost Creek Community Building. Call Amy Dawson, 745-3466.

GFWC-W.VA. Woman's Club of Clarksburg executive board meeting, 1 p.m., Waldomore. Call: 623-9207, 623-1116.

MEMBERS of Victory High School Class of 1959 meet to continue plans for class reunion, 6 p.m., Raymon's restaurant.

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-7 p.m., West Virginia Wesleyan College, Benedum Center social hall, Buckhannon. Call: (800) 732-0383.

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

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1954 luncheon, 1 p.m., Parkette. Call: Jackie, 622-1880, Shirley, 622-4148.

PPD/AUTISM Support Group meeting by Harrison County Parent/Educator Resource Center, 6 p.m., United Hospital Center, Classroom F.

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

Monthly meeting of the Sardis Community Council, 7 p.m., Sardis Community Center.

April 6 through June 8

TWO free 10-week bridge classes on Tuesdays, 9:15 a.m. and 1 p.m., Harrison County Senior Citizens Center. Instructor: Virginia Richards. Call: 623-6795.

April 6, 13, 20 and 27

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

Wednesday, April 7

AL-ANON meeting, 8 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church Parish, Clarksburg. Call: Peg, 623-9156.

FRATERNAL ORDER of Eagles Auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m., post home. Interview of new candidates, 6 p.m.

JESSICA SCOTT performs free organ concert, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Clarksburg.

ROTARY CLUB of Clarksburg meets every Wednesday, noon, United Methodist Church basement. Speaker: Kevin Tephabock, American Cancer Society coordinator, 2004 Relay for Life.

NEXT MEETING of West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., large conference room, F. Ray Power Building, Division of Rehabilitation Services, Institute. Call: (304) 766-4624, (800) 642-8207, ext. 4624.

CHURCH WOMEN United monthly meeting and luncheon, noon, YWCA. Bring Bible. Reservations: 624-6881, Phyllis Dee Swiger, 622-3083.

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

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1952 meeting, noon, Parkette restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: Patty Nichols, 624-4811.

BLOOD DRIVE, noon-6 p.m., Middletown Mall, former Waldenbooks store, Fairmont. Call: (800) 732-0383.

RITCHIE COUNTY Primary Care site of blood drive, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Harrisville. Call: (800) 732-0383.

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION, 5:30-7 p.m., sponsored by Fairmont State Alumni Association, in the Turley Center Ballroom. Topic: Career opportunities for students. Call Angela Murphy, 367-4009.

April 7 and 8

55 ALIVE driving course sponsored by AARP, noon-4 p.m., Lewis County Senior Center. Cost: $10. Call: 269-5738.

April 7, 14, 21 and 28

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

Thursday, April 8

1950 AND 1974 Pensioneers of United Mine Workers of America regular meeting, 1:30 p.m., Harrison County Senior Citizens Center, 500 W. Main St., Clarksburg.

HAT PARTY luncheon hosted by YWCA of Harrison County, 11:30 a.m., YWCA. $4 admission, plus Easter bonnet. Reservations: 624-6881.

EASTER DINNER begins 10 a.m., Harrison County Senior Citizens Center Inc. ballroom. Entertainment, 11:30 a.m., meal, noon. $6. Call: 623-6795.

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

WEST VIRGINIA Human Rights Commission regular monthly meeting, 2 p.m., Marion County Senior Citizens Complex, Fairmont. Call: 363-8175, (304) 612-8176.

WASHINGTON IRVING High School classes of 1945 and 1946 monthly luncheon meeting to finalize "Reunion 2004," 12:30 p.m., Eat 'N Park restaurant. Reunion: April 23-24, Via Veneto. Call: Aline Gregoire Riley, 842-5017, Betty McHale Gaston, 622-4678.

MAUNDY THURSDAY Sedar Supper, 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Temple fellowship hall. Drama follows.

April 8 through 10

WEST VIRGINIA BEEF Expo, Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp, Weston. Call: 269-3877.

April 8, 15, 22 and 29

STEP AEROBICS, 5 p.m., YWCA of Harrison County. Bring step, mats provided. $4.50 per class. Call: 624-6881.

Friday, April 9

COMMUNITY EGG Hunt sponsored by Sardis Community Council has been rescheduled, noon-2 p.m., Sardis Community Center. Ages up to 15 years welcome. Prizes and refreshments. Rain or shine. Call: Glenda Gaines, 783-4772.

CITY OF STONEWOOD closed in observance of Good Friday.

COMMUNITY Good Friday service sponsored by the Harrison County Ministerial Association, noon-1 p.m., Central Christian Church, Clarksburg. Call: Pastor Warren D. Wilson, 622-9725.

BRIDGEPORT MINISTERIAL Association hosts annual Good Friday service, noon, Bridgeport United Methodist Church. Area pastors lead service.

RESERVATION DEADLINE for April 20 R-W, WI, KM, RCB Alumni & Friends Foundation scholarship dinner at Robert C. Byrd High School. Registration/social hour, 5:30 p.m., dinner, 6:30 p.m. $10. Call: Emma Lee Hite, 842-2071.

GOOD FRIDAY service for United Methodist Temple, 7 p.m., Broad Oaks United Methodist Church.

CRAFT and bake sale sponsored by Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church and Women, 9 a.m., Buckhannon Foodland.

ANNUAL TRI-COUNTY gospel sing and covered-dish dinner sponsored by Grafton Wesleyan Holiness Church, Grafton High School. Dinner, 5:30 p.m., sing, 7:30 p.m. Singers: Palmetto State Quarter from South Carolina and Christian Echos from Tornado. Call: Pastor David Maley, 265-4571.

BAKE/CRAFT sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lewis County Senior Center, 171 W. Second St., Weston.

April 9 through 11

"THE REASON for His Passion" Easter musical, Trinity Assembly of God, Fairmont. Times: 7 p.m. April 9 and 10, 6 p.m. April 11. Nursery provided. Call: 363-8237.

April 9 and 16

SEMINARS to "take the stress out" for non-profit organizations, YWCA of Harrison County. Morning and afternoon sessions; lunch provided. $15 for each day or $25 both days. Presenter: Jerry Henderson from Buckhannon. Call: 624-6881.

Through April 10

QUILT CLASSES begin at West Virginia Mountain Products Crafts Store, Quiet Dell Schoolhouse, W.Va. 20. Advance classes, 10 a.m.-noon; beginners, 1-3 p.m. Call: 622-3304, 884-7920.

Saturday, April 10

TACK SALE, 5 p.m., old Parsons High School. Proceeds benefit Tucker County 4-H Junior Equestrian Team horse camp. Consignors welcome. Call: (304) 478-2436.

EASTER EGG Hunt, 10:30 a.m., United Methodist Temple, Clarksburg.

ANNUAL WORLD'S Largest Easter Egg Hunt by Vineyard World Outreach Ministries rescheduled from April 4, 2 p.m., Jane Lew Park, Jane Lew. Ages 3-4, 5-7 and 8-10. Prizes awarded in each age group. Call: 745-3658.

EASTER EGG HUNT for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9151, Salem, 11 a.m., Salem Park. Refreshments follow at post home. Call: Loretta Davis, 782-1588.

VICTORY HIGH School class of 1965 Easter weekend luncheon event, 11:30 a.m. at Raymon's on East Pike Street, Clarksburg. Call 622-2129 or 457-3097.

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

EASTER EGG HUNT by Glenwood Hill residents beginning at noon at the Glenwood Playground. Call 622-4787.

April 10 and 11

EASTER ACTIVITIES at North Bend State Park, Cairo. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8-10 a.m. April 10. Children 6 and under eat free with paying adult, ages 7-11, $3.95, adults, $6.95. Sunrise service April 11, 6:30 a.m., park lodge. Continental breakfast, 7-9 a.m., lunch buffet, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., park restaurant. Easter Egg Hunt, 2 p.m. Call: (304) 643-2931.

Sunday, April 11

EASTER SUNRISE service, 7 a.m., Reynoldsville Christian Church. Sunday school, 10 a.m., Youth present "Passion of Christ," 11 a.m.

EASTER EGG Hunt, 2 p.m., Stonewall Resort, Weston. Easter brunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Stillwaters Restaurant. Call: 269-7400, (888) 278-8150, Web site, www.StonewallResort.com

PANCAKE BREAKFAST sponsored by Worldwide Church of God, 9:45-10:30 a.m., St. Barnabas' Chapel, Bridgeport. Call: Pastor Warren D. Wilson, 622-9725.

EASTER SUNRISE service for United Methodist Temple, 6 a.m., Lowndes Hill (behind YMCA) Regular worship, 10:45 a.m.

EASTER MEAL for the needy, provided by Union Mission of Fairmont, noon-2 p.m. Free meal. No reservation needed. Delivery available to shut-ins and those without transportation. Volunteers also needed. Call 363-0300.

April 11 through 16

EASTER REVIVAL, 7:30 p.m., West Milford Baptist Church. Children's service and nursery provided. Call: Pastor Bill Stutler, 745-3995.

Monday, April 12

SUMMIT PARK Public Service District regular monthly board meeting, 4 p.m., district office, Summit Park.

SHINNSTON HIGH School Class of 1946 luncheon, 1 p.m., Jimmy's Diner, Shinnston.

HARRISON COUNTY Democratic Women's Club hosts "Meet Your Democrat Candidate Reception," 6:30 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars, Clarksburg. To participate: Jean Sartoris, 623-1024, Libby Stout, 624-6118.

WOMEN OF THE MOOSE, Clarksburg Chapter 409, bi-monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at the Loyal Order of Moose No. 52 Lodge, 150 W. Main St.

DAR DANIEL Davisson Chapter monthly meeting, 12:30 p.m., Harrison County Senior Citizens Building. Program: What's behind the DAR insignia. Call: 624-4357.

PRE-REGISTRATION deadline to sign up for Three Person Scramble Golf Tournament to benefit Hope Inc., Green Hills Country Club, Fairmont. Proceeds benefit Hope Inc. Tournament April 23 with shotgun start, 12:30 p.m., lunch, 11 a.m. Prizes Call: Dana, 367-1100.

VICTORY HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1954 regularly monthly get together, 6 p.m., Eat 'n Park restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: Jackie, 622-1880, Shirley, 622-4148.

WEST MILFORD LIONS Club meets 6:30 p.m., West Milford Community Center. Call: 745-3176.

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

Tuesday, April 13

SHINNSTON COMMUNITY Band rehearsal, 7 p.m., Lincoln High School Band Room. Call: 622-1171, Web site, www.shinnstonband.com

YWCA of Harrison County board meeting, 5:30 p.m., YWCA. Call: 624-6881.

SONS OF ITALY meeting, 7 p.m., Sons of Italy building, Glen Elk. Refreshments.

PRAYER GROUP, 9 a.m., New Covenant Fellowship, Lumberport. Call: Pastor Alford Duncan, 842-4346.

READ MORE in 2004 Reading Groups, 4 or 6 p.m., Bridgeport Library conference room. Call: Jacque McKenzie, 842-8248.

LEAGUE FOR SERVICE general meeting, 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Clarksburg. Refreshments, 6 p.m. Call: 623-2500.

CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA 1579 Clarksburg National Association of Retired Federal Employees meeting, Eat 'N Park restaurant. Lunch, 11:30 a.m., meeting, 1 p.m. Selection of delegates to state convention. Program: Billie Hurst, representative, Mountain State Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Call: C. Oliverio, 624-5238.

LIBERTY NEIGHBORHOOD Watch meeting, 6 p.m., Liberty Addition Church of God.

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

PENNY AUCTION to benefit American Cancer Society, 6-9 p.m., Harrison County Senior Citizens Center. Refreshments. Call: 622-3986, 783-4487.

ANNUAL FREE Preschool Assessment of Local Students screening, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Salvation Army Building, Clarksburg. Call: Parent/Educator Resource Center, 842-5632.

REGULAR MEETINGS of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9151, Salem, post home, upstairs. Auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m., Post, 8 p.m. Call: Loretta Davis, 782-1588.

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA, Beta Chapter, dinner meeting, 6 p.m., Clarksburg Country Club. Altruistic project: Camp Kno Koma for diabetic children.

HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE Support Group meeting, 7 p.m., Crim Memorial UM Church, Philippi. Call 457-2071.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS of the Americas regular business meeting. Rosary, 6:45 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m. Call Nancy, 623-2674.

April 13 through May 4

SIGN LANGUAGE classes, Golden Harvest Ministries building, Clarksburg. Ages 7 months to 2 years, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; ages 2-4 years, 1-2 p.m. Information: Janelle St. Martin, 592-0480.

Wednesday, April 14

INVESTMENT CLUB meeting, 5 p.m., YWCA of Harrison County. Registration: 624-6881.

GROCERY BINGO sponsored by F.O.E. Auxiliary, 7 p.m., aerie home. Proceeds benefit Eagle charities.

NORTH CENTRAL West Virginia Section, American Society of Highway Engineers dinner meeting, 6:30 p.m., Bridgeport Country Club. Program by Fred VanKirk, secretary of Transportation and Commissioner of Highways. Reservations: 623-5503, 592-5175.

DODDRIDGE County High School Class of 1955 luncheon, 10:30 a.m., Cottage Corner II restaurant, Salem. Call: Rosalie Clark, 782-2036, JoAnn Ashcraft, 782-3174.

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Fairmont. Call: (800) 732-0383.

Harrison County Republican Executive Committee annual Lincoln Day Dinner, Days Inn, Bridgeport. Reception, 6 p.m., dinner, 7 p.m., program, 8 p.m. Guest speaker: Former Gov. Cecil Underwood. Cost: $25 per person. Call: Dick Laughlin, 592-5092, 592-1550.

April 14 through 17

REVIVAL, 7 p.m., Son Shine Fellowship Church, Salem. Speaker: Louis Richardson. Call: Pastor Nelson McClain, 782-1584.

Thursday, April 15

BRIDGEPORT LIONS Club picnic with Bridgeport Middle School LEOS at Mattingly pavilion. Work session for upcoming rummage sale. Time: 842-3315.

MEET THE CANDIDATES dinner sponsored by Barbour County Senior Center and Barbour County Chamber of Commerce, 6 p.m., Belington Volunteer Fire Department. $11 in advance, $15 at door. Call: (304) 457-1958.

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

April 15 through 17

INDOOR FLEA market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sardis Community Center basement. Proceeds benefit Sardis District Food Pantry. Volunteers and donations needed. Call: Glenda Gaines, 783-4772.

"REACHING FOR More in 2004" Church Growth Conference, Jewel City Non-Denominational Church, Shinnston. Speaker April 15 and 16: Pastor James Wright, Maranatha Fellowship, St. Albans. April 17: Maranatha Fellowship classes, 9 a.m.-noon. Call: 592-5755, 592-5678.

April 15 through 18

Colt Starting/Horsemanship clinic with Kevin Wescott, sponsored by the state Horse Council/Equine Rescue Fund, 4-T Arena, Bridgeport. Call: Michelle Eddy, (304) 758-5186, e-mail meddy@rcvideo.com, Web site, www.kevinwescott.com

April 15 through May 6

SIGN LANGUAGE family class, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Golden Harvest Ministries building, Clarksburg. Information: Janelle St. Martin, 592-0480.

Friday, April 16

ANNUAL SPRING membership dinner, 5:30 p.m., YWCA of Harrison County. Bring covered dish. Business meeting to follow. Call: 624-6881.

LOST CREEK High School alumni meeting, 7 p.m., Lost Creek Community Building. Call: Virginia Harding, 745-4767.

REGULAR MEETING of Lions Club of Clarksburg, noon, Minard's restaurant. Election of 2004-05 officers. Program chair: Lion Tammy Welling. Speaker: Deloris Steinburg, Scottish Heritage Society. Call: Lion President Jim Whaley, 623-1987.

USED AND NEW Auction of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9151, Salem, 6 p.m., post home dance floor. Call: Loretta Davis, 782-1588.

BLOOD DRIVE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Davis Memorial Hospital classroom, Elkins. Call: (800) 732-0383.

PHILIPPI CITY Building site of blood drive, noon-6 p.m., Philippi. Call: (800) 732-0383.

April 16 and 17

REVIVAL with Roger Baker, 7 p.m., Reynoldsville Christian Church. Special singing each day. Call: Pastor Dick Chipps, 873-1546.

CHILDREN'S CHURCH Conference and Crusade by Vineyard World Outreach MInistries, church building, Lost Creek. Speaker: Children's Minister Wyly Gammons of Streetreach International. Registration for conference: 745-3658. Children's Crusade, 6:30 p.m. April 17.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE of Autism Society of West Virginia, Radisson Hotel, Huntington. Time/information: Ruth C. Sullivan, (304) 525-8014, e-mail, rsullivan@autismservicescenter.org

April 16-17, 23-24, April 18 and 25

ACT 2 THEATRE Co. presentation, "Don't Drink the Water," Robert C. Byrd Theatre, Clarksburg. Times: 7:30 p.m. April 16-17, 23-24, 2 p.m. April 18 and 25. Tickets available 30 minutes prior to show time. Call: 622-0658.

Saturday, April 17

ELIMINATION dinner to benefit Anmoore Volunteer Fire Department, fire department. $20. Dinner, 6:30 p.m.; drawing, 8 p.m. Tickets: 622-5649.

LUMBERPORT LIONS Club pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m., Lumberport Community Center.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS of the Americas, Court Clarksburg 86th anniversary luncheon and awards ceremony, 1 p.m. at the Village Square Banquet and Conference Center, U.S. 19 South. Reservations due before April 13. Call Jacque, 842-6626, Virginia, 624-5553, or Nancy, 623-2674. Mass 6 p.m. at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church.

BRIDGEPORT LIONS Club rummage sale begins 9 a.m., Bridgeport Middle School parking lot.

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

AMERICAN LEGION 85th birthday dinner, Clarksburg Post 13. Time: 622-1295.

SOUP BEAN and corn bread dinner sponsored by Mount Clare Lions Club, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mount Clare Fire Hall. $5 adults, $3 children. Eat in or carry out, delivery available. Door prizes. Call: 623-9625.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1964 lunch get-together, 11 a.m., at Marino Brothers, North View. Call 623-1100.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1965 monthly breakfast get-together, 10 a.m.-noon, Eat 'N Park restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: 269-3399, 622-0061, 457-3097.

Sunday, April 18

OPEN HOUSE for Wee Care Preschool, 2-4 p.m., Clarksburg Baptist Church. Call: 624-6536.

BASKET BINGO featuring Longaberger products, 2 p.m., Mount Clare Fire Department. $20. Proceeds benefit Nutter Fort Elementary School PTA. Children under 18 not permitted to attend. Tickets: 622-6127.

DISTRICT III meeting of Fraternal Order of Eagles, 2 p.m., Elkins.

RAMP DINNER, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Haymond Community Center of Taylor County. Proceeds benefit center's upkeep. No May dinner due to center renovations. Call: 265-1996, 265-4139 (before dinner).

TURKEY DINNER sponsored by Lincoln High School Band Boosters, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Lincoln High School cafeteria, Shinnston. $6 adults, $4 children. Tickets available from band members or at door. Call: Rhonda, 795-4356.

J.P. MILLER performs at Jewel City Church, 6 p.m., as part of "Worship in the Hills" spring concert tour.

PRAISE BAND and music, 10:15 a.m., United Methodist Temple, Clarksburg.

2004 MS WALK in Lewisburg and Clarksburg. Call: (304) 343-5153.

April 18, May 2 and 29

COOKBOOK SALE for New Bethel United Methodist Women, Meadowbrook Mall, Bridgeport. Times: Noon-6 p.m April 18 and May 2, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. May 29. Call: Elaine Daugherty, 745-5730.

Monday, April 19

HARRISON COUNTY Republican Club monthly meeting, Damon's, Eastpointe. Dinner: 5:30 p.m., meeting, 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker. Call: Elaine Daugherty, 745-5730.

OUR LADY of Peace Assembly 1184, 4th Degree, Clarksburg, meets 6 p.m., dinner, Raymon's, Clarksburg. Business meeting follows, Robert Petitto Knights of Columbus Hall, 334 East Pike St., Clarksburg. Call: Joseph Tiano, 622-0248.

HARRISON COUNTY Parent/Educator Resource Center free workshop, 6:30 p.m., Bridgeport High School. Topic: Understanding special education.

NUTTER FORT Lions Club meeting, 6 p.m., Nutter Fort Baptist Church, 219 Maryland Ave.

Tuesday, April 20

REGULAR MEETING of North View Area Lions Club, 7 p.m., Big Franks Bar-B-Q. Call: Lion President Larry McCann, 624-4660.

PRAYER GROUP, 9 a.m., Upper Room Church, Clarksburg. Call: Pastor Frank Shreve, 622-7651.

READ MORE in 2004 Reading Groups, 4 or 6 p.m., Bridgeport Library conference room. Call: Jacque McKenzie, 842-8248.

GUARDIANS of West Fork Watershed meeting, 6:30 p.m., old Roosevelt-Wilson High School, Nutter Fort. Call: John Eleyette, 363-4111.

R-W, WI, KM, RCB Alumni & Friends Foundation scholarship dinner, Robert C. Byrd High School. Registration/social hour, 5:30 p.m., dinner, 6:30 p.m. $10. Call: Emma Lee Hite, 842-2071.

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

BLUEGRASS GOSPEL sing with Norfolk and Southern music, 7 p.m., Stewart Chapel Church, one mile from Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, Mount Clare Road. Call: 623-9289.

Wednesday, April 21

REGULAR MEETING of Fraternal Order of Eagles with initiation of new members, 7 p.m., post home, Clarksburg.

BOARD TALK meets to discuss "Nickel & Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich, 4 p.m., Bridgeport Library conference room. Call: Jacque McKenzie, 842-8248.

J.P. MILLER performs at Salem Baptist Church, 7 p.m., as part of "Worship in the Hills" spring concert tour.

CLARKSBURG SONS of the American Legion Squadron 13 regular monthly meeting, 7 p.m., post home. Call: 622-1295.

Through April 22

TAYLOR COUNTY Photography Club sponsors basic course in photography, Old West Side School, 306 Beech St., Grafton. Instruction: 7-9 p.m. $25 adults, $15 students under 18. Registration: Blaine Porter, 265-5542, e-mail, BlaineDell@aol.com, Harry White, 265-5405.

Thursday, April 22

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

April 22 and 24

"SOUNDS OF MUSIC" auditions open to all Harrison County School students, Bridgeport High School auditorium. April 22: Grades 3-7, 4-7 p.m., registration 3:30 p.m.; April 24: Grades 8-12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; final cast call backs, 1 p.m. Bring dance shoes and comfortable clothing. Show dates: June 24-26, Bridgeport High School Theater. E-mail: dvecchio@access.k12.wv.us

Friday, April 23

PRE-TEEN DANCE, 7-10 p.m., YWCA of Harrison County. Prizes, games, refreshments. Disc jockey. $2. Call: 624-6881. Parents welcome.

YOUTH WORSHIP concert, 7 p.m., Reynoldsville Baptist Church. Performance by gospel recording artist J.P. Miller.

WEST VIRGINIA Mountain Products annual Spring Fling, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., co-op, Quiet Dell.

REGULAR MEETING of Lions Club of Clarksburg, noon, Minard's restaurant. Program chair: Lion Tammy Welling. Speaker: Chuck Koukoulis, Make-A-Wish Foundation. Call: President Jim Whaley, 623-1987.

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

THREE-PERSON SCRAMBLE Golf Tournament to benefit Hope Inc., Green Hills Country Club, Fairmont. Proceeds benefit Hope Inc. Pre-registration deadline and sign up for sponsorships: April 12. Shot gun start, 12:30 p.m., lunch, 11 a.m. Prizes Call: Dana, 367-1100.

April 23 and 24

WASHINGTON IRVING High School classes of 1945 and 1946 "Reunion 2004," Via Veneto. Call: Aline Gregoire Riley, 842-5017, Betty McHale Gaston, 622-4678.

April 23, May 28, June 11

MONTHLY G.E.D. test, United Technical Center. Writing skills testing begins 7 a.m.; one test 10 a.m. Picture identification required. $50. Registration: UTC, 624-3369, ext. 2.

Saturday, April 24

HOT DOG and bake sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Reynoldsville Christian Church.

MOUNT CLARE Volunteer Fire Department ramp elimination dinner, fire department community room. Doors open, 5:15 p.m., dinner, 6 p.m. Tickets: Firemen, or call 622-8954. Proceeds benefit fire department.

BENEFIT CONCERT for autism/developmental delay support group, 7 p.m., Lincoln High School. Performance by gospel recording artist J.P. Miller. $7. Call: 782-1332.

MEET YOUR CANDIDATE Italian sausage hoagie dinner and flea market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lost Creek Community Building, sponsored by the Lost Creek Community Festival. Proceeds to pay for festival expenses. Call Gary, 745-3942, or Cheryl 745-4020.

GLENWOOD HILL Homecoming/Neighborhood Watch Group hoagie sale, noon-6 p.m., Glen Avenue playground. Steak or Italian sausage, $5. "Meet You Candidate" forum, 4 p.m. Call: 622-4787.

YMCA ELIMINATION dinner/silent auction to benefit Partner with Your Scholarship Fund 4-H Center, 5:30 p.m. Tickets: Kim Jenks, 623-3303.

Sunday, April 25

J.P. MILLER appears in concert, 11 a.m., Tenmile Baptist Church, as part of the "Worship in the Hills" spring concert tour.

Monday, April 26

BOARD MEETING of Lions Club of Clarksburg, noon, Minard's restaurant. Call: Lion President Jim Whaley, 623-1987.

BLOOD DRIVE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Grafton High School, old cafeteria, Grafton. Call: (800) 732-0383.

CHAPEL HILL United Methodist Church site of blood drive, noon-6 p.m., Buckhannon. Call: (800) 732-0383.

WEST MILFORD LIONS Club meets 6:30 p.m., West Milford Community Center. Call: 745-3176.

STATE COUNCIL, Knights of Columbus, West Virginia, holds first degree exemplification honoring James M. Comer, retiring financial secretary, 7:30 p.m., Robert Petitto KOC Hall, Clarksburg. Candidates attend 7 p.m. Call: Joseph Tiano, 622-0248.

ADHD SUPPORT Group meeting by Harrison County Parent/Educator Resource Center, 6:30 p.m., Bridgeport High School.

Tuesday, April 27

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

READ MORE in 2004 Reading Groups, 4 or 6 p.m., Bridgeport Library conference room. Call: Jacque McKenzie, 842-8248.

REGULAR MEETING of Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9151, Salem, 7 p.m., post home, upstairs. Call: Loretta Davis, 782-1588.

Wednesday, April 28

LUNCH AND LEARN hosted by YWCA of Harrison County, 11:30 a.m., YWCA. Cost: $4 members, $5 non-members. Reservations: 624-6881.

READING by Lee Maynard, West Virginia novelist, 7:30 p.m., WVU Mountainlair, Shenendoah Room, Morgantown. Call: 622-0485.

JANE LEW Community Building site of blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Jane Lew. Call: (800) 732-0383.

Thursday, April 29

WINE AND CHEESE reception for "Meet Your Candidate" night hosted by YWCA of Harrison County, 6 p.m. $5 Call: 624-6881.

MEET YOUR CANDIDATES Night, 6 p.m., Lewis County Senior Citizens Center, Weston. Refreshments.

HARRISON COUNTY Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, Village Square Conference Center, U.S. 19 south of Clarksburg. Speaker: Larry Groce, host, artistic director and co-producer of West Virginia Public Radio's Mountain Stage. Reception, 6 p.m., dinner, 7 p.m. Call: 624-6331.

April 29 through May 1

SPRING REVIVAL, "Coming to the Throne Room," Good Hope Baptist Church, Barrickville. Services 7:30 p.m. April 29 and 30, 6 p.m. May 1.

Friday, April 30

REGULAR MEETING of Lions Club of Clarksburg, noon, Minard's restaurant. Program chair: Lion Tammy Welling. Speaker: Washington Irving Middle School Leo Club officers. Call: Lion President Jim Whaley, 623-1987.

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

Saturday, May 1

DIRECT SALES Expo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Robert C. Byrd High School. Over 20 direct sales companies. RCB Show Choir providing food concessions. Call: Diana Flowers, 783-4497, Sandy Maura, 623-6575.

MOTHER'S DAY celebration with dinner and program, 4-6 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, Clarksburg.

April 30, May 1 and 2

Ronald McDonald House of Morgantown Craft Show, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Meadowbrook Mall. Call: Ellen Ball at (304) 457-3097, e-mail, BallFamily@webtv.net

Monday, May 3

NUTTER FORT Lions Club meeting, 6 p.m., Nutter Fort Baptist Church, 219 Maryland Ave.

Tuesday, May 4

PRAYER GROUP, 9 a.m., Clarksburg Church of God, Liberty Addition. Call: Pastor Chelsey Noel Jr., 842-5510.

PPD/AUTISM Support Group meeting by Harrison County Parent/Educator Resource Center, 6 p.m., United Hospital Center, Classroom F.

Thursday, May 6

KINDERGARTEN registration for 2004-05 school year, 8:30-10:15 a.m., Adamston Elementary School. Appointment: 624-3399, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, May 8

JEWEL CITY Church presents Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, 6:30 p.m., Jewel City Church, Shinnston. $20. Call: 592-5755, 592-5678.