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Today

SAGEBRUSH Round-up, Bunner Ridge, near Fairmont. Music starts 6 p.m. with open stage, show 7 p.m. Cost: $2. Call: 363-4864, (304) 292-5854.

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1964 meets for breakfast 9:30 a.m., Johnny B's restaurant, Clarksburg. Call: Sam Annie, 623-1100.

CARNAVALE CALABRESE, Mardi Gras celebration, 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Via Veneto. Italian food, live/silent auction. Music: Amici. Sponsor: West Virginia Chapter of the Audia Caring Heritage Association. Proceeds go to medical equipment for San Giovanni in Fiore, Italy. Call: Shirley Oliverio, 842-3966.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of University Women meets 10:30 a.m., Waldomore, Clarksburg. Program: "Celebrating Our Heritage." Call: Geraldine Hawkinberry, 782-1575.

FIFTH ANNUAL Oldies Sock Hop 8 p.m.-midnight, Roosevelt-Wilson High School gym, Ohio Avenue, Nutter Fort. DJ: Ed Morrison. Cost: $15.

BUCKHANNON-UPSHUR Chamber of Commerce's Central West Virginia Bridal Expo 1-4 p.m., Benedum Social Hall, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon.

12TH ANNUAL Groundhog Feed 7 a.m.-5 p.m., French Creek United Methodist Church. Cost: Adults $3.50, 5-12 $1.50, under 5 free. Sponsor: Central Upshur Lions Club.

PENTECOSTAL Church of the Living God prayer meeting and Bible study 7 p.m., Clarksburg.

WINTER CHESS tournament, Nutter Fort Elementary School. Open and scholastic sections. Sign-in: 8:30 a.m.

FREE blood pressure screening begins 9 a.m., Shinnston Pharmacy. Call: 592-3962.

Through Feb. 3

WEST VIRGINIA Wesleyan College hosts W.Va. Contemporary Dance Festival. Danceworks III performs 8 p.m. Feb. 2, Atkinson Auditorium.

Sunday, Feb. 3

DAVIS & ELKINS College Concert Choir and Chanteur performs 10:45 a.m., First Presbyterian Church of Clarksburg.

Feb. 3 and 4

13TH NATIONAL African American Read-In Chain 2-4 p.m. Feb. 3, Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library conference room; Feb. 4, Bridgeport Public Library conference room. Call: Diane, 627-2236, Jacque, 842-8428.

Monday, Feb. 4

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

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

LADIES ORIENTAL Shrine of North America meets 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple. Dress: Something red. PHP's bring appointment reports. Call: 622-2491.

ROBERT C. BYRD High School parent/teacher conference 4-7 p.m. No appointments necessary.

HARRISON COUNTY Housing Authority accepting preliminary applications for HOME Program 8:30 a.m., Harrison County Courthouse, fifth floor, Room 504. Call: Rhonda Lindsey, 624-8680.

NUTTER FORT Woman's Club general meeting 7:30 p.m., hosted by Arts Department at Freedom Southern Baptist Church. Call: Pat Sokol, 623-2842.

Tuesday, Feb. 5

SERRA CLUB of Clarksburg luncheon meeting noon, Minard's Spaghetti Inn, Clarksburg. Speaker: Father Leonard Smith, pastor of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Fairmont. Topic: Sin -- What is so wrong about it? Call: 842-8831.

WASHINGTON IRVING High School Class of 1962 reunion meeting 7 p.m., Burnside Foundation Building, 300 W. Pike St., Clarksburg. Refreshments.

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

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

CARNEGIE SCIENCE Center traveling science show 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., Sears Court, Meadowbrook Mall.

PRAYER MEETING 9-10 a.m., Salem Church of God, State Street, Salem. Pastor James Noel. Call: 782-3070.

Wednesday, Feb. 6

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

WEST VIRGINIA High Technology Consortium Foundation Roundtable meets. Registration: 11:30 a.m., lunch noon. Speaker: David C. Satterfield, executive director of West Virginia Development Office. Register/information: Sharon Spencer, 366-2577, e-mail: sdspence@wvhtf.org.

BRIDGEPORT BAPTIST Church mid-week worship 7 p.m., 556 Worthington Drive, Bridgeport.

BLUES PIANIST Johnnie Johnson performs 7 p.m., Colebank Hall, Fairmont State College campus. Call: 367-4643.

BLOOD DRIVES noon-6 p.m., Middletown Mall, Old Wall store, Baptist Temple Fellowship Hall, 430 Morgantown Ave., Fairmont.

CHURCH WOMEN United meeting 1:30 p.m., YWCA. Call: Phyllis Swiger, 622-3083.

Thursday, Feb. 7

BLOOD PRESSURE clinic 9:30-11:30 a.m. every Thursday, Lewis County Senior Citizens Center.

WASHINGTON IRVING High School Class of 1954 meets for breakfast 9 a.m., Raymon's restaurant. Call: Lucy Hornor, 622-7770.

NATIONAL MULTIPLE Sclerosis Society support group meeting 5-6 p.m., HealthSouth Mountainview Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Morgantown. Call: Bob Arthur or Gloria, (304) 574-0677, or Janet Everly, (800) 388-2451.

AUCTION 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Quiet Dell Church Fellowship Hall. Sponsor: Quiet Dell Garden Club.

ROOMFUL of Blues performs 8 p.m., Westchetster Village. Tickets: $25. Meet and greet with Johnnie Johnson 5-7 p.m. Ticket $10. Call: 363-5377. Proceeds benefit the Johnnie Johnson Blues and Jazz Society.

BRIDGEPORT BAPTIST Church adult choir practice 7 p.m., 556 Worthington Drive, Bridgeport.

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING of Harrison County Master Gardener's spring classes 6:30 p.m., 4-H Center, Route 19 south.

BEGINNERS SIGN Language Class 6-7:30 p.m., Southern Area Library, Lost Creek. Ten-week class. Instructor: Larry Bell. Call: 745-4865 noon-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday.

NUTTER FORT Lions Club bi-monthly meeting 6 p.m., T&L Hot Dog, Nutter Fort. Call: Rudy Bozarth, 622-6643.

BAKE SALE fund-raiser to purchase radio equipment for Clarksburg Police Department begins 7 a.m., United Hospital Center. To donate items for future auction, call Carolyn Cathell, 623-9948.

Feb. 7 through April 18

WEST VIRGINIA Master Gardener Program weekly classes for volunteers. Call: 624-8650, write Harrison County West Virginia Extension Office, 301 W. Main St., Room 507, Courthouse, Clarksburg, WV, 26301.

Friday, Feb. 8

HARRISON COUNTY Senior Citizens Center Valentine's Day dinner/dance. Band: Orlando Columbo Band. Cost: $7, advance tickets only. Dinner 6-7 p.m. Dance 7:30-10:30 p.m. Barber Shop Quartet 6:30-7 p.m. Doors open 5:30 p.m.

BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center auditorium.

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg meets noon, Minard's restaurant, Clarksburg.

Saturday, Feb. 9

SWEETHEARTS DANCE 7-10 p.m., Anmoore Recreation Center. Cost: Single $3, couples $5. Proceeds benefit Angel Tree Christmas Fund. Sponsor: Anmoore Recreation Committee.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE for GFWC West Virginia Woman's Club of Clarksburg annual Valentine card party Feb. 15, YWCA. Salad lunch, noon. Reservations: Barbara Lopez, 622-3683.

FATHER-DAUGHTER Valentine's Dance 7-9:30 p.m., Bridgeport Middle School. Cost: $7 per couple. Call: Your Girl Scout leader or 842-3802.

ROOSEVELT-WILSON High School Class of 1965 monthly breakfast 9 a.m., Dave's restaurant, Nutter Fort. Call: Connie Poling, 622-5551, Ilene Corathers, 745-5444.

ANNUAL Marion County Legislative Breakfast 8:30 a.m., Alan B. Mollohan Innovation Center, Fairmont. Cost: $15 per person. Reservations: Chamber office, 363-0442.

ANMOORE LIONS Club all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage 8 a.m.-noon, Anmoore Methodist Church. Cost: $5 adults, $2.50 children 12 or younger.

PENTECOSTAL Church of the Living God prayer meeting and Bible study 7 p.m., Clarksburg.

SHINNSTON PHARMACY offers free advice on all medication during Brown Bag Day beginning at 9 a.m. Call: 592-3962.

OLD TESTAMENT "Walk Thru the Bible" seminar 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Simpson Creek Baptist Church, 231 West Philadelphia Ave., Bridgeport. Cost: $12. Registration: Pastor Danny Silvey, 842-3589, Pastor Sam Schwenck, 842-4044, Larry Bell, 842-6538.

EXPERT on livestock show ethics speaks 6 p.m., West Virginia Building, WVU Jackson's Mill, near Weston.

Sunday, Feb. 10

BRIDGEPORT BAPTIST Church Valentine's dinner prepared and served by men 5:30 p.m.

BAKED STEAK dinner 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Haymond Community Center of Taylor County, 119 north of Grafton. Cost: $7. Carry outs. Call: 265-1996, 265-4139. Proceeds benefit upkeep of center.

SLOVAK-POLISH Society meeting 1 p.m., Harrison County Senior Citizens Center, Clarksburg.

BRIDGEPORT BAPTIST Church Valentine's dinner 5:30 p.m., 556 Worthington Drive, Bridgeport.

SPAGHETTI DINNER 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, 35 Franklin St., Buckhannon. Adults $5, children $3, under 3 free.

Monday, Feb. 11

WOMEN of the Moose, Clarksburg Chapter 409, bi-monthly meeting 7:30 p.m., Loyal Order of Moose 52 Lodge, 150 West Main St.

HARRISON COUNTY Schools Service Personnel Association meeting 7 p.m., Liberty High School cafeteria.

MEETING of Harrison County Chapter of West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women meeting 7 p.m., American Legion.

LUNCH and Learn with Phyllis Moore, Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library. Six- week course of short stories and essays of West Virginia authors. Box lunches available. Call: Diane Davis 627-2236.

VICTORY High School Class of 1954 monthly get together 6 p.m., Raymon's restaurant, Clarksburg. Call: 842-4384, e-mail class of 54@aol.com

WEST MILFORD Lions Club honors spouses with Valentine party 6:30 p.m., West Milford Community Center. Call: 745-3285.

BLOOD DRIVE noon-6 p.m., Barbour County City Building, 108 N. Main St., Philippi.

TRAINING for substitute teachers in West Virginia Public Schools. Must have bachelor's degree in any field. Call: Irene Murphy, (304) 273-0892.

STATE COUNCIL of the Knights of Columbus, West Virginia, holds first degree exemplification 7:30 p.m., celebrating faith, family and fraternity. Candidates attend 7 p.m., Robert Petitto KOC Hall, Clarksburg. Call: Joseph Tiano, 622-0248.

Tuesday, Feb. 12

MARDI GRAS DaY at Lewis County Senior Citizens Center. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.

GFWC Woman's Club of Bridgeport meets 7:30 p.m., Benedum Civic Center. Program: Bridgeport Police DARE officer. Executive board meets 6:30 p.m.

CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA Chapter No. 1579, National Association of Retired Federal Employees meet 11:30 a.m. for lunch, Eat 'N Park restaurant, Bridgeport. Meeting 1 p.m. meeting. Program: Cyndee Dillon, representative on Mountain State Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Federal employees, annuitants, spouses welcome. Call: 624-5238.

WILSONBURG LIONS Club bi-monthly meeting and Valentine's Party 7-9 p.m., Wilsonburg Elementary School. Call: 623-0305.

HARRISON COUNTY Association of Retired School Employees meet for lunch noon, Masonic Temple, West Pike Street, Clarksburg. Speaker: Charles Akers, state president-elect. Reservations/information: Joan Hollandsworth, 622-2320.

PRAYER MEETING 9-10 a.m., Upper Room Church, South 24th Street. Pastor Frank Shreve. Call: 622-7651.

Wednesday, Feb. 13

DIABETES SUPPORT group meets 12:30 p.m., Lewis County Senior Center. Speaker: Kipper Linville. Call: 269-5738.

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

NATIONAL MULTIPLE Sclerosis Society Sunshine Support Group meeting 10 a.m., Eat 'N Park restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: Ruby Fratt, 622-5674 or Linda Knoble, 366-1938.

BRIDGEPORT UNITED Methodist Church men's organization annual Ash Wednesday breakfast 6:30 a.m., dining hall. Cost: $4.

BLOOD DRIVE 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Salem International University T.E.D. Multi-Purpose Room.

ICD-9-CM 13-week class 6-9 p.m., Fairmont State College's Center for Workforce Education, Interstate 79 Technology Park, Room 111. Cost: $280. Register: Joyce Ross, 367-4753, e-mail: sross1@mail.fscwv.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 14

REGION VI Workforce Investment Executive Board meeting 9:30 a.m.-noon, Fairmont Work4WV Center conference room, third floor, state Office Complex, Adams Street, Fairmont. Call: Jeffrey G. Smith, 368-9530.

SWEETHEART'S BALL 7-10 p.m., Fairmont State College Turley Ballroom. Feature: Sonny Sky Orchestra. Cost: FSC student, $5, non-students, $10. Dress: Semi-formal. Sponsor: FSC Student Government and FSC Ballroom Dancing Club. Call: 367-4705.

QUEEN ESTHER Chapter No. 11, Order of the Eastern Star meets 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple for visitation of Worthy Grand Matron Patty Pauley and Worthy Grand Patron Robin Jerrall of the Grand Chapter of West Virginia. Reception. Call: 842-3062.

WASHINGTON IRVING High School Class of 1946 reunion committee/local classmates meet for lunch 12:30 p.m., Sunny Croft Country Club. Class of 1945 invited. Call: Betty Gaston, 622-4678 or Dian Hurley, 842-4288, e-mail:z WIHSclassof1946@aol.com

FAIRMONT STATE College Valentine's Ball sponsored by Fairmont State College Student Government. Band: Sonny Sky orchestra. Call: Laurie Johnston, 367-4705. E-mail: ljohnston@mail.fscwv.edu

BRIDGEPORT BAPTIST Church adult choir practice 7 p.m., 556 Worthington Drive, Bridgeport.

DINNER/MYSTERY play 6 p.m., Cottage Corner restaurant, Salem. Play: Rita Robinson's King James Gang in "Who Iced Maggie Bice." Cost: Single, $22.50, couples, $45. Call: 783-4324.

VALENTINE dinner and entertainment, Lewis County Senior Citizens Center. Dinner 6 p.m. Cost: $8 single, $15 per couple. Call: 269-5738.

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

Friday, Feb 15

OMEGA SHRINE No. 15, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem meets 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple. Call: 842-3062.

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg meets noon, Minard's restaurant, Clarksburg.

GFWC West Virginia Woman's Club of Clarksburg annual Valentine card party, YWCA. Salad lunch, noon. Reservations: Barbara Lopez, 622-3683.

BALLROOM DANCE workshop 7-9 p.m., Anna's Expressions of Dance. Instructor: Anna Pishner. Call: 624-5765.

Saturday, Feb. 16

CHRIST CHURCH United Methodist Youth Night of Talent 6:30 p.m., fellowship hall, 1539 W. Pike St., Adamston.

ACT 2 Theatre Co. presents "A Musical Valentine" 8 p.m., Robert C. Byrd High School Theatre, Clarksburg. Cost: $20. Information/reservations: 622-0366, Internet, http://act2theatre.tripod.com.

LUMBERPORT VOLUNTEER Fire Department open house 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

PENTECOSTAL Church of the Living God prayer meeting and Bible study 7 p.m., Clarksburg.

VICTORY HIGH School class of 1965 lunch get together 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Eat 'N Park restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: Mike, 269-3399, Flora, 622-2129, Prudy, 622-0061, Ellen, 457-3097.

Feb. 16 and 23

ROTARY CLUB of Bridgeport Health Awareness Screening 7-10 a.m., Bridgeport Middle School, Johnson Avenue, Bridgeport. Cost: $33. Call: (800) 524-3414. Also, bone scan offered. Cost: $30. Call: (800) 392-7866.

Sunday, Feb. 17

FAIRMONT CHAMBER Music Society Concert presents internationally known Chinese Erhu virtusase Rong Chun Zhao 8 p.m., St. Peter the Fisherman Church on Jackson Street, Fairmont. Admission: $10, $6. Call: John Ashton, (304) 291-8277. E-mail: jhashton@labs.net. Web site: www.fcms.topcities.com

T.A.T.U. WORKSHOP 2 p.m., Damon's restaurant, Clarksburg. TATU students must attend.

NATURALLY SEVEN Gospel Concert 6 p.m., Brewster All Faiths Chapel, Salem International University. No fee. Call: 782-5330.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS State Councils hold 2nd and 3rd degree exemplifications for all 1st Degree members from all state councils. Candidates meet noon, Fairmont Marion Assembly No. 942 council hall. Exemplifications begin 12:30 p.m. Call: Joseph Tiano, 622-0248.

Through Feb. 18

BEGINNING ballroom dancing classes 7-8 p.m., Benedum Civic Center, Bridgeport. Instructors: Artie and Eileen Frank. Call: 842-8240.

Monday, Feb. 18

4-H YOUTH Exchangee to Denmark, David Hartley, speaks 7 p.m., Harrison County 4-H Center. Call: 624-8650.

OUR LADY OF PEACE Assembly No. 1184, 4th Degree Clarksburg, meet 6 p.m. for dinner, Raymon's restaurant. Meeting follows at Robert Petitto Knights of Columbus Hall. Call: Joseph Tiano, 622-0248.

Feb. 18 through 24

THROUGH with Chew Week, Educational display at United Hospital Center. Feb. 22: Free oral screening, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call: 622-1771 after 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 19

LOOK GOOD, Feel Better program co-sponsored by American Cancer Society 5:30-7:30 p.m., Davis Memorial Hospital classroom. To pre-register: 637-3640.

VERIZON TELEPHONE Pioneer Life Member Club meeting noon, Eat 'N Park restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: 623-3148.

FAIRMONT STATE College presents Murder.com, by The Repertory Theatre of America. Sponsor: FSC Student Government. Call: Laurie Johnston, (304)367-4705, e-mail, ljohnston@mail.fscwv.edu.

BRIDGEPORT GARDEN Club meeting 9:30 a.m., Bridgeport Library. Speaker: Master Gardener Jan Mitchell. Call: 842-5448.

PRAYER MEETING 9-10 a.m., Abundant Life, Arlington Addition. Pastor Bob Wilson. Call: 624-7371.

PARENT EDUCATION Project classes 6:30 p.m., United Summit Center, Clarksburg. Topics: "Information on Medications"; "Hows and Whys of Medication." Registration: Pam Harper, 623-5661, Melody, 842-5632.

Through Feb. 20

INTERMEDIATE ballroom dancing classes 7-8 p.m., Benedum Civic Center, Bridgeport. Instructors: Artie and Eileen Frank. Call: 842-8240.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

BRIDGEPORT BAPTIST Church mid-week worship 7 p.m., 556 Worthington Drive, Bridgeport.

MEETING of Harrison County United Way Agency Directors 9 a.m., YMCA. Speaker: Chuck Cunningham, who specializes in Braille signage.

BLOOD DRIVE 1-7 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 707 Third St., Stonewood.

FLEMINGTON LIONS Club accepting nominations for 2001 Outstanding Citizen of the Year. Send nominations for persons living in Flemington, Simpson, Rosemont, Wendel, Astor, Galloway, Brownton and Meadland communities to Shane Shreves, Route 1, Box 233-B, Flemington, WV 26347 or Jim Smith, projects chairman, P.O. Box 44, Flemington, WV 26347.

Feb. 20 through 23

FAIRMONT STATE College presents Masquers Play 3 - A Thousand Cranes 7:30 p.m., Wallman Hall Theatre, 1201 Locust Ave., Fairmont. Call: 367-4240, 367-4219, e-mail, masquers@mail.fscwv.edu

Thursday, Feb. 21

REGION VI Workforce Investment Board Youth Council meets 10 a.m., 107-109 Adams Street, Job Service conference room. Call: Michelle Markovich, 368-9530.

BLOOD SUGAR clinic 8:30-10 a.m., Lewis County Senior Citizens Center.

NATIONAL MULTIPLE Sclerosis Society support group meeting 5-6 p.m., HealthSouth Mountainview Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Morgantown. Call: Bob Arthur or Gloria, (304) 574-0677 or Janet Everly, (800) 388-2451.

BRIDGEPORT BAPTIST Church adult choir practice 7 p.m., 556 Worthington Drive, Bridgeport.

MILITARY ORDER of Purple Heart Chapter 418, Clarksburg, meets 7 p.m., Ponderosa Steakhouse, Bridgeport. Bring copy of DD-214, proof of Purple Heart. Application/information: Harold Wilson, 842-5846, Bill Rector, 622-9750, Bill Boggs, 782-2794.

NUTTER FORT Lions Club bi-monthly meeting 6 p.m., T&L Hot Dog, Nutter Fort. Call: Rudy Bozarth, 622-6643.

BLOOD DRIVE 1-7 p.m., Jane Lew Volunteer Fire Department, Berlin Road.

Friday, Feb. 22

"HUMOR THERAPY" program 4-5 p.m., Lewis County Senior Center. Speaker: David Mann, director of West Virginia University Jackson's Mill State 4-H and Conference Center.

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg meets noon, Minard's restaurant, Clarksburg.

VINCENT OLDAKER Benefit Elimination Dinner/Dance, Knights of Columbus, Fairmont. Social, 6 p.m., dinner, 7 p.m., dance, 9:30 p.m.-midnight. Band: Faded Glory. Cost: $45. Tickets: Junior, 263-6286.

BLOOD DRIVE 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Ritchie County High School band room.

Saturday, Feb. 23

EAT A Bite For Sight, West Milford Lions Club pancake and sausage breakfast 8 a.m.-3 p.m., West Milford Community Center. Cost: Adults, $5, children, $3.

PENTECOSTAL Church of the Living God prayer meeting and Bible study 7 p.m., Clarksburg.

Monday, Feb. 25

NATIONAL MULTIPLE Sclerosis Society Sunshine Support Group meeting 6 p.m., Holiday Inn, Fairmont. Call: Ruby Fratt, 622-5674 or Linda Knoble, 366-1938.

LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg meets noon, Minard's restaurant, Clarksburg.

WEST MILFORD Lions Club bi-monthly meeting 6:30 p.m., West Milford Community Center. CALL: 745-3285.

ATTENTION DEFICIT/Hyperactivity Support Group meets 6:30 p.m., Bridgeport High School Call: Melody, 842-5632.

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

Feb. 25 and 26

NORTH VIEW United Methodist Women Easter Egg sale 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Harrison County Courthouse.

Feb. 25 through April 1

BEGINNING ballroom dancing classes 7-8 p.m., Benedum Civic Center, Bridgeport. Instructors: Artie and Eileen Frank. Call: 842-8240.

Tuesday, Feb. 26

WILSONBURG LIONS Club regular meeting/covered dish dinner 6:30 p.m., Wilsonburg Baptist Church. Call: 623-0305.

BLOOD DRIVE 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Elkins High School gym.

PRAYER MEETING 9-10 a.m., Bethel Temple, Johnson Avenue, Bridgeport. Pastor Paul Dougan. Call: 842-5011.

Wednesday, Feb. 27

BRIDGEPORT BAPTIST Church mid-week worship 7 p.m., 556 Worthington Drive, Bridgeport.

MARINE CORPS League D.H.L. Detachment 981 meets 7 p.m., VFW Post 573, Clarksburg. Call: Bobby Lee Woodard, 745-4495, Harold Wilson, 842-5846.

BLOOD DRIVE noon-6 p.m., American Red Cross, Harrison County Chapter, 718 W. Pike St., Clarksburg.

Feb. 27 through April 3

INTERMEDIATE ballroom dancing classes 7-8 p.m., Benedum Civic Center, Bridgeport. Instructors: Artie and Eileen Frank. Call: 842-8240.

Thursday, Feb. 28

GRANDPARENTS RAISING Grandchildren support group meets 1-2 p.m., Lewis County Senior Citizens Center.

"FOOD SAFETY for Seniors" 12:15 p.m., Lewis County Senior Center. Speaker: Linda Bull, West Virginia University extension agent.

QUEEN ESTHER CHAPTER No. 11, Order of the Eastern Star stated meeting 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple. Call: 842-3062.

BLOOD DRIVE 2:30-6:30 p.m., Doddridge County Senior Center, Main Street, West Union. Sponsor: Doddridge County FFA.

LUMBERPORT LIONS Club meeting 6:30 p.m., Sunset Ellis restaurant, near Shinnston.

March 2 and 3

10TH ANNUAL Bunnyland Craft Show 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 2, noon-5 p.m. March 3, Robert C. Byrd High School. Free admission and parking, over 100 craft tables, handicapped accessible. Proceeds benefit RCB school fund, band, and baseball. Call: Lana Robey, 622-7994.

NORTH VIEW United Methodist Women Easter Egg sale 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Bunnyland, Robert C. Byrd High School, Clarksburg.

Monday, March 4

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

March 4, 5

NORTH VIEW United Methodist Women Easter Egg sale 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Harrison County Courthouse.

March 11 and 12

NORTH VIEW United Methodist Women Easter Egg sale 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Harrison County Courthouse.

March 13, 20 and 27

"DINING with Diabetes" sessions 2-4 p.m., Lewis County Senior Center. Facilitator: Linda Bull, WVU Extension agent.

Thursday, March 14

LUMBERPORT LIONS Club meeting 6:30 p.m., Sunset Ellis restaurant, near Shinnston.

Friday, March 15

"THE WINTER'S Tale" by Shenandoah Shakespeare Players 8 p.m., Randolph Campus Center Dinning Room, Salem International University. No fee. Call: 782-5330.

DEADLINE for Warren and Betty Burnside Foundation scholarship applications. For applications, see high school counselors or write to 300 W. Pike St., Clarksburg, WV 26301. Recipients will receive notice by May 1.

Saturday, March 16

HUBCAPS OLDIES Dance and Show "Let the Good Times Roll" 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Nathan Goff Armory, Clarksburg. Tickets: $20. Call: Becky Lear, 842-5867. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Harrison County.

VICTORY HIGH School class of 1965 lunch get together 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Eat 'N Park restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: Mike, 269-3399, Flora, 622-2129, Prudy, 622-0061, Ellen, 457-3097.

Through March 17

24TH ANNUAL Daffodil Days fund-raiser. Cost: Bunch of 10, $6, potted bulbs, $8.50. Order deadline: Feb. 22. Daffodils delivered: March 11-17.

Monday, March 18

ATTENTION DEFICIT/Hyperactivity Support Group meets 6:30 p.m., Bridgeport High School. Call: Melody, 842-5632.

March 18 and 19

NORTH VIEW United Methodist Women Easter Egg sell 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Harrison County Courthouse.

Saturday, March 23

2002 West Virginia Strawberry Festival Pageant, Buckhannon.

March 25, 26

NORTH VIEW United Methodist Women Easter Egg sell 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Harrison County Courthouse.

Thursday, March 28

LUMBERPORT LIONS Club meeting 6:30 p.m., Sunset Ellis restaurant, near Shinnston.

Tuesday, April 2

PARENT EDUCATION Project classes spring party 6:30 p.m., United Summit Center, Clarksburg. Topic: "Peer Pressure/Dealing With Bullies." Register: Pam Harper, 623-5661, Melody, 842-5632.

Monday, April 8

R-W/WI/KM/RCB Alumni & Friends dinner meeting at Robert C. Byrd High School cafeteria. Call: 842-2071.

Thursday, April 11

LUMBERPORT LIONS Club meeting 6:30 p.m., Sunset Ellis restaurant, near Shinnston.

Monday, April 22

ATTENTION DEFICIT/Hyperactivity Support Group meets 6:30 p.m., Bridgeport High School. Call: Melody, 842-5632.

Thursday, April 25

LUMBERPORT LIONS Club meeting 6:30 p.m., Sunset Ellis restaurant, near Shinnston.

Thursday, May 9

LUMBERPORT LIONS Club meeting 6:30 p.m., Sunset Ellis restaurant, near Shinnston.

Tuesday, May 14

PARENT EDUCATION Project classes 6:30 p.m., United Summit Center, Clarksburg. Topics: ADHA -- What is an evaluation and how is a diagnosis made? Register: Pam Harper, 623-5661, Melody, 842-5632.

May 15 through May 19

61ST ANNUAL West Virginia Strawberry Festival, Buckhannon.

Thursday, May 23

MEETING of Lumberport Lions Club 6:30 p.m., Sunset-Ellis restaurant, near Shinnston.

Thursday, June 13

LUMBERPORT LIONS Club meeting 6:30 p.m., Sunset Ellis restaurant, near Shinnston.

Tuesday, June 18

PARENT EDUCATION Project classes 6:30 p.m., United Summit Center, Clarksburg. Topic: Helping your child speak for themselves. Register: Pam Harper, 623-5661, Melody, 842-5632.

Thursday, June 27

LUMBERPORT LIONS Club meet 6:30 p.m., Sunset Ellis restaurant, near Shinnston.

Tuesday, July 16

PARENT EDUCATION Project classes 6:30 p.m., United Summit Center, Clarksburg. Topic: Family fun. Register: Pam Harper, 623-5661, Melody, 842-5632.

Tuesday, Aug. 13

PARENT EDUCATION Project classes annual picnic 6:30 p.m., United Summit Center, Clarksburg. Topic: Register: Pam Harper, 623-5661, Melody, 842-5632.