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REYNOLDSVILLE VOLUNTEER Fire Department at Outer Limits. Sand Drag, 1 p.m.-? Cost: $5, 4-12, $3, under 3, free. Call: 783-5468.

INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION in Elkins. Call: 800-422-3304.

RESERVATIONS DUE for North View United Methodist Women's one-day trip to "NOAH," Lancaster, Pa. on Aug. 11. Call: Phyllis Swiger 622-3083.

SHINNSTON COMMUNITY Band Independence Day Concert 8 p.m., United Central Industrial Supply Company parking lot, Pike Street. Fireworks display follows. Call: 592-0156.

Monday, July 2

BLOOD DRIVE noon-6 p.m, Morgantown Blood Center, Pineview Drive.

BOARD of Education regular meeting 4 p.m., Kelly-Miller Building auditorium.

BINGO 7 p.m., Clarksburg Fraternal Order of Eagles post home. Proceeds benefit local charities.

GARDEN COUNCIL of Harrison County meeting 10 a.m., Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library.

July 2 through 13

AUDITIONS for Chanticleer Children's Chorus 2001-2002 season. Ages: 4-year-olds-12th grade. Call: 624-7282.

Tuesday, July 3

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

BLOOD DRIVE noon-6 p.m., Middletown Mall, The Old Wall Store, South Fairmont.

PRAYER MEETING at God's Word of Life, Route 50, east of Bridgeport. Pastor Marty Basil. Call: 842-5485.

UNITED WAY Campaign Cabinet meets 7:30 a.m., Shoney's restaurant.

Wednesday, July 4

SALEM AREA Chamber of Commerce family fun and activities begins at 4 p.m., Salem Depot Park, downtown Salem. Concert by the Pastels 7 p.m.

BLOOD DRIVE 8 a.m.-noon, West Virginia University Medical Center, Family House, second floor, Medical Center Drive.

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

Thursday, July 5

LUCINDA ROSE AUXILIARY, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 573 meet 8 p.m., post home.

BLOOD DRIVE noon-6 p.m., Davis Volunteer Fire Department, Route 219, William Avenue.

FRATERNAL ORDER of Eagles Aerie meeting 8 p.m., Clarksburg post home.

KARATE CLASS 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $10 per month. Ages 6 and up. Call: 745-3131. Certified instructor. Sponsor: West Milford Police Dept.

VICTORY HIGH School class of 1953 get-together at Chuck Moore's. Call Connie Findley, 842-4333.

Friday, July 6

BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon General Hospital, Conference Room, 1200 JD Anderson Drive, Morgantown.

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg meet noon, Minard's Spaghetti Inn. Guest speaker: Charlotte Lane.

July 6 through 7

STONEWOOD city-wide yard sale 8 a.m.-?

Saturday, July 7

BAKE SALE 9 a.m.-noon, outside Salem IGA. Benefits Church of God Ladies Ministry.

RABIES CLINIC and dog/cat bath 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Quality Farm & Fleet, Eastpointe Shopping Center. Sponsor: Humane Society of Harrison County and Pet Central.

WEST MILFORD Lions Club yard sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Bill Courtney's yard, next to Good Hope Masonic Lodge. Proceeds benefits community programs. Donated items accepted. Call: 745-3150.

MARINE CORPS League, D.H.L. Detachment No. 981, annual picnic, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Maple Lake; covered dish. Call: 745-4495.

BAG A BARGAIN sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Duff Street United Methodist Church Multiministries Building, 400 Duff Ave., Stealey. Sponsor: United Methodist Women. Proceeds for Mission Projects. Call: 622-2965.

OLD FASHIONED pie and ice cream social 3-8 p.m., Gypsy Fellowship Hall. Proceeds go toward new carpet for the church. Sponsor: Gypsy Ladies Aide. Call: Lelia Wilson, 592-2393.

VICTORY HIGH Class of 1964 breakfast meeting 9:30 a.m., Johnny B's Restaurant. Call: Barbara Winans McCracken, 622-7703.

COMMUNITY YARD sale 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Harrison County Sheltered Workshop. Call: Marsha Allman, 623-3757.

KELLY MILLER Association picnic 10 a.m., Clarksburg City Park, Nutter Fort. Current card-bearing members admitted free; children accompanied by parents admitted free. Donation to picnic without membership, $10. Call: Frank Starks, 842-1955, or Allen E. Lee, 623-2335.

BASKET MAKING, adult workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Clarksburg, exit Route 23. Pre-registration required. Call: Carol A. Schweiker, 782-5245.

Sunday, July 8

BAKED STEAK dinner 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Haymond Community Center, Taylor County, Route 119, 5 miles North of Grafton. Cost: $7. Carryouts available. Proceeds benefit upkeep of center.

Monday, July 9

HARRISON COUNTY Democrat Women meet 7 p.m., American Legion, Clarksburg. Call: 623-1024.

BLOOD DRIVE noon-6 p.m., Morgantown Blood Center, Pineview Drive.

CLARKSBURG COUNCIL No. 872, Knights of Columbus meet 7:30 p.m., Robert Petitto KOC Hall, Clarksburg. Call: Joseph Tiano, 622-0248.

VICTORY CLASS of 1954 monthly get together 6 p.m., USA Steak House.

SUMMER READING Program 9-10:30 a.m., YWCA, 305 Washington Ave., Clarksburg. Seven week class, Monday and Wednesdays. Call: 624-6881.

GREATER HARRISON Public Service District public hearing 1:30 p.m., Clarksburg-Harrison Library, Public meeting room, Waldomore, 404 West Pike St., Clarksburg.

WEST MILFORD Lions Club bi-monthly meeting 6:30 p.m., Community Center. Call: 745-3150.

July 9 through 13

VACATION BIBLE School 6:30-9 p.m., Evangelical Congregational Church. Theme: Polar Expedition. Call: Kim, 622-6729.

BRIDGEPORT SOCCER Camp, Bridgeport City Park. Instructor: Ian McAra. Cost: $50. Ages: 5-14. Call: 842-8240.

July 9 through 20

SWIM LESSONS 9:30-10:30 a.m., Wave Tek Pool. Cost: $30. Ages: 5 and up. Call: Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission, 363-7037.

July 9 through 13

BIBLE SCHOOL 6:30-9 p.m., Evangelical Congregational Church, Route 19 South of Clarksburg. Theme: Polar Expedition. Call: 623-1715.

Tuesday, July 10

WILSONBURG LIONS Club bi-monthly meeting/covered dish dinner 6:30 p.m., Phyllis and Michael Brown's home. Call: 623-0305.

BLOOD DRIVE 1-6 p.m., Meadowbrook Mall, empty store across from Sears. Call: 1-800-732-0383 or 598-0732.

PRAYER MEETING at Grafton First Baptist Church, Route 119, South of Grafton. Pastor Tom Horne. Call: 842-6552.

RETIRED FEDERAL Employees, Chapter No. 1579, National Association of Retired Federal Employees meet at Eat N Park, Bridgeport. Lunch, 11:30 a.m., meeting, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, July 11

FREE EYE screening 10 a.m.-2 p.m., by West Virginia Lions Mobile Eye Screening Unit , Burnside Foundation parking lot, Clarksburg Federal Center. Sponsor: Small Business Administration and Clarksburg Lions Club, Clarksburg. Call: 623-5631, ext. 229.

CLARKSBURG FRATERNAL Order of Eagles, Auxiliary meet 7 p.m., post home. Interviews of prospective members.

MEMBERSHIP AMNESTY dinner 6 p.m., YWCA, 305 Washington Ave., Clarksburg. Call: 624-6881.

APPALACHIAN MUSIC Sampler, Sampler Camps for Youth, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Clarksburg, Exit Route 23. Cost: $18. Pre-registration required. Call: Carol Schweiker, 782-5245.

Thursday, July 12

REGION VI Workforce Investment Board meets 9:30-11:30 a.m., Marion County Adult & Community Education Center, 601 Locust Ave., Fairmont. Call: Jeff Smith, 368-9530.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles Aerie meets 8 p.m., Clarksburg post home.

KARATE CLASS 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $10 per month. Ages 6 and up. Call: 745-3131. Certified instructor. Sponsor: West Milford Police Department.

PRINT SHOP Sampler, Sampler Camps for Youth, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Clarksburg, Exit Route 23. Cost: $18. Pre-registration required. Call: Carol Schweiker, 782-5245.

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

Friday, July 13

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg meet noon Minard's Spaghetti Inn. Guest speakers: Lions Clay and Linda Ott .

ALL NIGHT slumber party begins 7 p.m. for girls ages 5-15, YWCA, 305 Washington Ave., Clarksburg. Cost: $5. Call: 624-6881.

KNITTING SAMPLER Sampler, Sampler Camps for Youth, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Clarksburg, Exit Route 23. Cost: $18. Pre-registration required. Call: Carol Schweiker, 782-5245.

MONTHLY LUNCHEON meeting of Veterans of Oil & Gas Industries, 11 a.m., The Wilderness, Jane Lew.

Saturday, July 14

FLEA MARKET/hot dog sale 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sardis Community Center. Tables, $5 donation. Call: Glenda Gaines, 783-4772, e-mail, flakygramma@juno.com

ROOSEVELT-WILSON High School class of 1965 second meeting 9 a.m., Dave's Restaurant. Call: Connie Poling, 622-5551, Ilene Corathers, 745-5444.

FLEA MARKET and hot dog sale 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sardis Community Center. To rent a table: Glenda at 783-4772.

RESERVATIONS DUE for Clarksburg Knights of Columbus No. 872 annual picnic, 1 p.m., July 29, Our Lady Perpetual pavilion. Call: Sam Veltri, 623-2764, Joseph Tiano, 622-0248.

WINE MAKING, adult workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Clarksburg, Exit Route 23. Pre-registration required. Call: Carol A. Schweiker, 782-5245.

LEWIS COUNTY United Way Kickoff Cruise Nite 5-9 p.m., Market Place Plaza, near Weston. Call: Mike, 269-6230.

MAKING A LABYRINTH sesigning a Feng Shui Garden workshop 1-5 p.m., La Paix Herb Farm, Alum Bridge. Cost: 15.

Monday, July 16

BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fairmont's International Academy of Design & Technology , Theory Room 11. Call: Chris Georgetti, 1-888-406-8324.

MEETING Our Lady of Peace Assembly No. 1184, 4th Degree, Clarksburg. Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Raymon's, followed by meeting at Robert Petitto Knights of Columbus Hall, Clarksburg. Call: Joseph Tiano, 622-0248.

VICTORY HIGH School class OF 1953 dinner meeting 6:30 p.m., Raymon's. Call: Connie Findley, 842-4333, e-mail, clfind1024@cs.com

July 16 through 20

BIBLE SCHOOL 6-8:30 p.m., Bailey Memorial United Methodist Church, Route 76, Rosemont. Theme: Jesus to the Rescue. Call: Sue Moore, 739-4370.

FAITH CHRISTIAN Fellowship, Route 20 south of Nutter Fort Vacation Bible School. Times: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon, Friday, picnic 6 p.m. Theme: The Armor of God. Call: 622-1038.

VACATION BIBLE school 6:30-9:15 p.m., Grace Baptist Church, 1010 Oral Lake Rd., Bridgeport. Ages 3-adult. Call: 842-4842.

Tuesday, July 17

VERIZON TELEPHONE Pioneer Life members meeting/picnic 3 p.m., park on Third Street, Stonewood. Bring covered dish. Call: 623-3148.

PRAYER MEETING at House of Faith, Route 19, Erie. Pastor Delores White. Call: 622-2539.

PARENT EMPOWERMENT through understanding special education and 504 class 6:30-8 p.m., United Summit Center. Call: Pam Harper, 623-5661 or Melody 842-5632.

Thursday, July 19

MILITARY ORDER of Purple Heart, Chapter No. 418, Clarksburg, meet 7 p.m., Ponderosa Steakhouse. Call: William Boggs, 782-2794 or Harold Wilson, 842-3473.

KARATE CLASS 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $10 per month. Ages 6 and up. Call: 745-3131. Certified instructor. Sponsor: West Milford Police Dept.

Friday, July 20

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg meet noon, Minard's Spaghetti Inn. Guest speaker: Henry Brown, attorney, Steptoe and Johnson.

July 20 through 21

GLEN ELK Festival, Baltimore Avenue, Glen Elk. To participate: 624-6334.

July 20 through 22

CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT camp at Mission Farms, Route 310, border of Taylor and Marion counties. Ages: 7-17. Call: 1-800-350-1161.

Through July 21

MEADOWBROOK MALL summer fun event. Call: 842-5441.

Saturday, July 21

CHIP CARVING, adult workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Clarksburg, Exit Route 23. Pre-registration required. Call: Carol A. Schweiker, 782-5245.

Sunday, July 22

SOUTHERN GOSPEL sing 6:30 p.m., Salem Depot, Salem. Call: Rev. Jon Hayes.

Monday, July 23

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg Board of Directors meet noon, Minard's Spaghetti Inn.

WEST MILFORD Lions Club bi-monthly meeting 6:30 p.m., Community Center. Call: 745-3150.

July 23, 24, 26

GIRL SCOUTS twilight camp 6-8:30 p.m. daily, Clarksburg City Park, Nutter Fort. Ages: 5-17. Call: 622-6561.

July 23 through 27

VACATION BIBLE School 6-8:30 p.m., Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, Katy's Lick, Sardis Road. Theme: "Jesus To The Rescue."

Tuesday, July 24

LEWIS COUNTY Fair opens 5 p.m. Cost: $8. Call: 269-7328.

WILSONBURG LIONS Club meet 6:30 p.m., Wilsonburg Elementary School. Covered dish. Call: 623-0305.

PRAYER MEETING at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Patterson Road, Salem. Pastor Jon Hayes. Call: 782-3515.

Wednesday, July 25

MARINE CORPS League, D.H.L. Detachment No. 981, meets 7 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 573, Clarksburg. Call: 745-4495 or 842-3473.

WEST MILFORD Lions Club hosts East Lewis Lions Club for annual picnic 6:30 p.m., Watters-Smith State Park. Call: 745-3285.

HERBAL SAMPLER, Sampler Camps for Youth, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Clarksburg, Exit Route 23. Cost: $18. Pre-registration required. Call: Carol Schweiker, 782-5245.

Thursday, July 26

KARATE CLASS 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $10 per month. Ages 6 and up. Call: 745-3131. Certified instructor. Sponsor: West Milford Police Dept.

LEATHERWORK SAMPLER, Sampler Camps for Youth, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Clarksburg, Exit Route 23. Cost: $18. Pre-registration required. Call: Carol Schweiker, 782-5245.

LUMBERPORT LIONS Club meet 6:30 p.m., Sunset-Ellis Restaurant.

Friday, July 27

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg meet noon, Minard's Spaghetti Inn. Guest speaker: Dr. David Lyons, chairman, Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University.

SCOTT PLACE Shelter's second annual "Splish-Splash-Bash!" 6 p.m., Wave-Tek Park. Cost: Under 3, free, 4-9, $3.75, 10 and over, $5. Feature: Gary Cathell & Friends. Call: Denise Reckart, 366-6543.

COILED CLOTH Basket Sampler, Sampler Camps for Youth, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Clarksburg, Exit Route 23. Cost: $18. Pre-registration required. Call: Carol Schweiker, 782-5245.

Saturday, July 28

SPINNING, adult workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Clarksburg, Exit Route 23. Pre-registration required. Call: Carol A. Schweiker, 782-5245.

Tuesday, July 31

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

Through Aug. 1

"COSMIC CONNECTIONS" summer reading program 10:30 a.m. at Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library. Preschool through first-grade and second- through sixth-grade sessions offered simultaneously. To register or for information: Mary Loomis, children's librarian, 627-2236.

Thursday, Aug. 2

KARATE CLASS 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $10 per month. Ages 6 and up. Call: 745-3131. Certified instructor. Sponsor: West Milford Police Dept.

Through Aug. 3

SUMMER PLAYGROUND program 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bridgeport City Park. Ages: 6-15. Call: 842-8240.

Saturday, Aug. 4

SHINNSTON CITYWIDE yard sale 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Call Vaughn Haggerty, 592-5559 by July 20. Cost: $5.00 donation. Benefits The Lord's Pantry, a local foodbank.

NATURAL DYES, adult workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Clarksburg, Exit Route 23. Pre-registration required. Call: Carol A. Schweiker, 782-5245.

SALEM CITYWIDE yard sale 9 a.m.-?. Call: Maxine Mason, 782-1831.

Tuesday, Aug. 7

BOARD of Education regular meeting 4 p.m., Kelly-Miller Building auditorium.

PRAYER MEETING at Upper Room Church, South 24th Street. Pastor Frank Shreve. Call: 622-7651.

Saturday, Aug. 11

NORTH VIEW United Methodist Women's trip to see "NOAH", Lancaster, Pa. Call: Phyllis Swiger, 622-3083.

10TH ANNUAL United Way Bowl-a-thon at Valley Worlds of Fun, Pleasant Valley, Fairmont. Call: 366-4550.

UNITED WAY's 10th annual greatest garage sale on earth at Spruce Street Parking Garage, Morgantown. Applications for vendor space: 296-7525.

IDENTIFYING MEDICINAL Herbs and Making Herbal Salves 9 a.m.-1 p.m., La Paix Herb Farm, Alum Bridge. Cost: $15.

Sunday, Aug. 12

CONCOURS XXIV and participants choice Corvette Show, Harry Green Chevrolet, Clarksburg.

Tuesday, Aug. 14

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

Friday, Aug. 17

ALLEGRO DANCE Co. and guests summer informal concert 7 p.m., 120 Linden Ave., Clarksburg. Tickets $5. Call 624-5765.

Tuesday, Aug. 21

PRAYER MEETING at Bible Church of God, Reynoldsville. Pastor Jim Bob Nuzum. Call: 592-1095.

Through Aug. 24

YMCA SUMMER day camp program 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call: 623-3303.

Tuesday, Aug. 28

PRAYER MEETING at Clarksburg Church of God, Liberty Addition. Pastor Thomas Moore. Call: 622-1302.

Through Aug. 29

EXHIBITION of art works "Black, White and in Between," Booth Library Gallery, Davis & Elkins College, Elkins. Opening reception, 4 p.m. Friday. Call: 637-1200.

Saturday, Sept. 1

WASHINGTON IRVING High School class of 1975 and 1976 25-year reunion, Clarksburg Country Club. Call: Luke Christie, 258-6712 or blchrist@intrepid.net, Ann Bush Kirby, 623-4739, Sal Kirby, kirby@aol.com.

INTRODUCTION to piano class, 5-5:45 p.m., Fairmont State College, Wallman Hall Building, School of Fine Arts Department, Room 205.

Tuesday, Sept. 4

PRAYER MEETING at Elk Lick Church of God, Route 23, Salem. Pastor Paul Flanigan. Call: 782-1818.

Tuesday, Sept. 11

PRAYER MEETING at Faith Christian Fellowship, Route 20 South, Clarksburg. Pastor Dayton Reynolds. Call: 622-1038.

Tuesday, Sept. 18

PRAYER MEETING at Full Gospel Church, Washington Avenue. Pastor Hayward Minear. call: 623-4690.

Tuesday, Sept. 25

PRAYER MEETING at God's Word of Life, Route 50 East of Bridgeport. Pastor Marty Basil. Call: 842-5485.