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Sunday, April 2

PERFORMANCE -- Godspell, the musical based on the gospel of St. Matthew will be performed in the auditorium of Christ Episcopal Church, 123 South Sixth St., Clarksburg. Admission: $12 per person includes admission and gourmet dessert buffet at intermission. Times: 7:30 p.m. March 31 and April 1; 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 2. For more information or to purchase tickets: Church office at 622-3694.

LARRY PARSONS Chorale in concert, "A Celtis Celebration" at 4 p.m. at the Rose Garden Theatre, Clarksburg. Featuring performances by "The Kitchen Sink Dance Company" and the traditional Irish band, "Poteen." Price: $8 adults, $6 students. For tickets or more information: 624-7282.

BUCKWHEAT cakes and sausage dinner from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department. Price: $5 adults, $3 children under 12.

VOLUNTEERS and staff of Bi-County Nutrition Program, Inc. honored from 2-4 p.m. at the Lost Creek Nutrition Site.

Monday, April 3

LIBERTY HIGH School Athletic Boosters meet at 7:30 p.m. in the school's cafeteria.

RESERVATIONS due for joint celebration commemorating 50 years of the General Federation of Women's Clubs to be held at 7:30 p.m. April 13 at the Benedum Civic Center. Speaker: GFWC West Virginia President Peggy Merinar. Sponsor: GFWC Woman's Club of Bridgeport and GFWC Junior Woman's Club of Bridgeport. Former members and public invited. For reservations or more information: Charlotte Cathell at 842-3474.

HEPZIBAH Public Service District holds monthly board meeting at 5 p.m. at the office in Erie.

PRESENTATION on nutrition by Dr. Arthur Calhoun of Doddridge County Medical Center at 6:30 p.m. at Heartland of Clarksburg. Nutritious refreshments will be offered.

HOMEMADE Easter eggs available for purchase in the lobby of the Harrison County Courthouse from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

GFWC-NUTTER FORT Woman's Club executive board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Nutter Fort Library. For more information: 622-8322 or 622-6989.

STONEWOOD City Council meets at 7 p.m. at city hall.

April 3 through 5

SPRING rummage sale at Vincent Memorial United Methodist Church, 401 Indiana Ave., Nutter Fort. Times: 6-9 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, $1 bag day. Sponsor: United Methodist Women of the church.

April 3 through April 8

REVIVAL, Mount Lebanon Church, Kincheloe, special singing each night.

Tuesday, April 4

WEST FORK Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors hold monthly meeting at 10 a.m. in the USDA Service Center, Grass Run, Weston.

EXECUTIVE BOARD of GFWC-The Woman's Club of Clarksburg meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Waldomore. All elected and appointed officers, committee and department chairmen are urged to be present. For more information: 592-2704.

PROCLAMATION signed by Mayor David Kates declaring the City of Clarksburg as a participant in National Auctioneers Month at noon in City Council chambers.

WORKSHOP -- Small Business Administration sponsors 8(a) briefing workshop at 1 p.m. at the West Virginia District Office, 320 West Pike St., Suite 330, Clarksburg. To pre-register or for more information: Mona Knapp at the SBA at 623-5631, ext. 232 or via e-mail at ramona.knapp@sba.gov.

BOARD of Health meets at 12:30 p.m at the Harrison County Health Department.

TICKETS on sale now for the "History of Dance" concert with Anna Pishner, artist in resident for Harrison County schools and Allegro Dance Co. at 8 p.m. May 18 at Robert C. Byrd High School Theater. Cost: $8 adults, $6 students, special discounts for children in 3rd through 5th grades in Harrison County schools. For reservations: 624-5765.

BOARD MEETING of Wilsonburg Lions Club at 7 p.m. at the Wilsonburg church. For more information: 783-5381.

RESERVATIONS DUE for Harrison County Association of Retired School Employees meeting to be held at noon April 11 at Lost Creek United Methodist Church. Speaker: Representative of the state association.

April 4 and 25

GROUP -- Reading/discussion session at Grafton/Taylor County Library from 2:30-4:30 p.m. For registration or more information: Erica Reed at 265-6121.

Wednesday, April 5

BINGO at Salem Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9151. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary of Salem VFW.

ANMOORE Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. in the basement of the Anmoore Methodist Church, 200 Plainfield Ave., Anmoore.

LOST CREEK Alumni Association meets at 7 p.m. at the Lost Creek Community Center.

HARRISON COUNTY ECO meets from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Waldomore. For more information: Bruce Edinger at 782-2109 or 782-5214.

LUNCHEON meeting of the Serra Club of Clarksburg at noon at Minard's Spaghetti Inn. Speaker: Sister Barbara Fidler, RSM. Topic: The Poor and Vulnerable Deserve dignity and Care. For mopre information: 842-8831.

BINGO sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9151

MEETING of the North Central Affiliate of the West Virginia Association of Young Children at 7 p.m. at Bridgeport Library. Art work should be brought that is to be displayed at Waldenbooks.

Thursday, April 6

CANDIDATES NIGHT at Heiner Dining Hall on Alderson-Broaddus College campus, Philippi. Spaghetti dinner at 6 p.m., program at 7 p.m. Price: $6 for dinner. For reservations or more information: Barbour County Chamber of Commerce at 457-1958.

LEWIS COUNTY Republican Lincoln Day dinner at Jane Lew Fire Department. Social hour from 5:30-6 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Sponsor: Lewis County Republican Executive Committee. For tickets or more information: Mary Lou Myers in the county clerk's office iin the Lewis County Courthouse or "Dee" Cayton at 452-8500.

FREE SEMINAR on "Savings Bonds: Seven Costly Mistakes and How to Avoid Them" at 9 a.m. at Gaston Caperton Center, 501 West Main St., Clarksburg. Speaker: Daniel J. Pederson, former supervisor of the Savings Bond Division of the Federal Reserve Bank and author of "Savings Bond: When to Hold, When to Fold and Everything In-Between." For more information: 367-2407.

WEST MILFORD Community Citizens Action Committee meets at 7 p.m. at West Milford Community Center. For more information: 745-3954. Interested citizens and guests welcome.

REGULAR MEETING of the Salem Lions Club at 6:30 p.m. at the Cottage Corner Too Restaurant, Salem. For more information: President Jim Helmick at 782-1518 or Bill Kiger at 782-3343.

PRESENTATION -- Pat Musick, Celtic design artist, will make a presentation from 9-10 a.m. in the Robert C. Byrd High School large group instruction room.

MAXINE OLSON presents History of Irish Dance at 3 p.m. at the Gaston Caperton Center in Clarksburg, as part of Fairmont State College's annual Kestral Festiva. For more information: Mary Stewart at 367-4896. CE credit for teachers available.

April 6 and 7

WEST VIRGINIA Advisory Council for the Education of Exceptional Children meet in the Heflin Center at Glenville State College at 7 p.m. Council will reconvene at 9 a.m. Friday. For more information: Debra Simon at (304) 462-7361.

April 6 through 8

THIRD ANNUAL Spring Revival at East View United Methodist Church. Times: April 6-8, 7 p.m., April 9, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Guest speaker: Dr. Maurice W. Lewis, Morgantown. Guest singers: The Young Disciples, New Mercy Ministries, The Dean Family, Judy Gales and The Riffle Family.

RENOWNED percussion ensemble in concert at 8 p.m. each day in Glenville State College's Fine Arts auditorium.

April 6 through 9

REVIVAL at 7 p.m. at East View United Methodist Church. The Rev. Maurice Lewis will speak each day. Singing offered daily.

April 6 and 13

WORKSHOP -- "Food for Thought" non-credit workshop from 6-8:30 p.m. at Robert C. Byrd High School features meal preparation, sumptuous wines and dining protocol, combined with detailed recipes served with a British flair. Instructor: Ian Walker, master chef and member of the International Wine and Food Society. Title for last session: "A World of Difference: An International Gourmet Tour." Limit 20 people per session. Cost: $110 per session, includes cost of participant certificate. Pre-registration for all three sessions: $300. Sponsor: West Virginia University Division of Extended Learning.

April 6 and April 17

TECHNOLOGY TRAINING information sessions from 6-7:30 p.m. at Fairmont State College's Center for Workforce Education, I-79 Technology Park, Fairmont. For more information: 367-4125.

Friday, April 7

VETERANS of Oil and Gas Industries hold monthly luncheon meeting at The Wilderness, Jane Lew. Social hour is 11 a.m., luncheon at noon. Birthdays and anniversaries will be recognized.

PROGRAM, "Riders of the Orphan Train" will be presented at 3 p.m. at the Fairmont State College Gaston Caperton Center in Clarksburg, as part of FSC's annual Kestral Festival. Groups wishing to attend should contact Mary Stewart at 367-4896.

PRESENTATION -- Mick Maloney, folklore professor from Villanova University makes a presentation for students from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lincoln High School in Shinnston.

POET and journalist, Katie Donavan from Dublin, Ireland, makes a presentation to students at Bridgeport High School from 11:50 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

April 7 and 8

RABIES clinics sponsored by Buckeye Run Veterinary Clinic. Locations: Salem IGA at 5 p.m. April 7; Centerpoint Store at 1 p.m. April 8; Wallace Fire Department at 3 p.m. April 8. Cost: $9. Certificates and tags will be presented at the time of vaccination. For more information: 782-4011.

April 7 through 9

CO-HOSTS -- Norwood and Nutter Fort elementary schools co-host 32nd annual West Virginia Scholastic Chess Championships at Nutter Fort Elementary School. For information: Robert Jordan at 842-4771 or e-mail to RobAJordan@aol.com.

WEST VIRGINIA HERB Association "Spring Fling" conference at North Bend State Park. For registration details or more information, call Dot Montgillion at 269-6416 or email at smokecamp@iolinc.net

Through April 8

QUILTING CLASSES at West Virginia Mountain Products. Times: Advance class, 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m. for beginners. Six classes for $35. For more information: 622-3304 or 884-7920.

Saturday, April 8

HOMEMADE Easter eggs available for purchase from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the community booth near Sears at the Meadowbrook Mall in Bridgeport. Sponsor: North View United Methodist Women. Proceeds will help fund a new parsonage.

SPRING FLING from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Summit Park Baptist Church in Clarksburg. Rummage sale, game booth and bake sale. Food available.

ANNUAL Doddridge County CEO's Health Fair from 7:30-11 a.m. at the Lions Club Building in West Union.

SIGHT CONSERVATION Day 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Krogers, downtown and Eastpointe, Wal-Mart and Rosebud Foodland. Sponsor: Lions Club of Clarksburg. Members will be collecting donations to be used to purchase eyeglasses and other sight and hearing needs of the club. For more information: Steve Glass at 842-4132.

WOMEN'S AGLOW meeting from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bible Fellowship Church, Fairmont. Speaker: Sheri Rose Shepherd from Oregon. Program: "Seven Ways to Build a Better You." Covered dish. Price: $20 with pre-registration, $25 at the door. For more information: 363-2488.

HARRISON COUNTY Junior Police dance from 7-10 p.m. at the 4-H Barn. Ages 7 and up welcome. Admission: $2. Proceeds benefit Junior Police Academy.

BAKED STEAK or turkey dinner from 4-7 p.m. at Quiet Dell United Methodist Church, Route 20 south. Price: $6 adults, $3 children 6-12, those under 5 eat free. Eat in or take out.

REGER United Methodist Church of the Hodgesville Charge sponsor a hot dog supper and spring fest from 1-7:30 p.m. Hodgesville Community Building. Children's games, cake walks, country store and an auction along with hot dogs, desserts, soft drinks and food orders to go.

SPAGHETTI dinner and arts and crafts fair from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lost Creek Nutrition Site. Price: $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 10 and under. Proceeds benefit the Lost Creek/Bi-County Nutrition Program, Inc.

DINNER -- St. John's Lodge No. 24 meets for Past Masters Night at the lodge in Shinnston.

Dinner at 6 p.m., lodge at 7 p.m. Veteran's Service Award will be given to veterans with 50-plus years service. For more information: 592-0101.

STONEWOOD CEOs hot dog sale from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church building, Cost Avenue. Eat in or take out.

CONTEMPORARY Christian music artists "Image" in concert from 7:30-10 p.m. at Celebration Station Christian Coffeehouse, 114 First St., Weston. Price: $2. For more information: 269-2115.

PUPPETRY workshop from 10 a.m.-noon at the YWCA. Instructor: Linda Barickman. Cost: $60. Muppet-style puppets to be made. For more information: YWCA at 624-6881.

April 8 and 9

10TH ANNUAL Bunny Land Craft Show from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Robert C. Byrd High School. Free admission, food, door prizes, 100 craft tables, handicapped accessible. For more information: 622-7994.

REGISTRATION for summer dance classes at Anna's Expressions of Dance Studio, 120 Linden Ave., Clarksburg, from 2-4 p.m. Instructor: Anna Pishner. For more information: 624-5765.

April 8 and 15

EASTER BASKET making at the YWCA from 1-3 p.m. Instructor: Linda Barickman. Cost: $20. For more information: Linda Barickman.

Sunday, April 9

100TH ANNIVERSARY of Trinity United Methodist Church on Brushy Fork Road near Bridgeport. Guest speaker: Clifton Ives, bishop of the United Methodist Church in West Virginia. Dr. Arthur Tucker, superintendent of the Wesleyan District, will also be on hand.

RAMP DINNER from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Haymond Community Center, Taylor County. Proceeds benefit the upkeep of the center. For more information: 265-1996.

HARRISON COUNTY Junior Police Spaghetti Dinner, 4-H Barn, 11a - 4p, $6 adults, all you can eat, or $3 children. All proceeds to Harrison County Junior Police.

BENEFIT dinner begins at noon at Shirley Community Building. Proceeds will be used to purchase books for the Swiger Run History Library. Price: $3.50. Entertainment provided by Tyler City Band. For more information: Judy Kinney at 758-0067 or Swiger Run Library at 782-3926.

SLOVAK-POLISH SOCIETY meets at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center. For more information: 624-5265.

SPAGHETTI dinner sponsored by Clare Rebekah Lodge No. 302 at the Mount Clare Volunteer Fire Department Community Room. Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Price: $5 for adults, $3 for children under 6.

32ND ANNUAL North Central West Virginia Coin Show from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Harrison County Senior Citizen Center, corner of 6th and Main St. Free admission, hourly door prizes, raffle.

April 9 through April 12

REVIVAL SERVICES with evangelist Don Rogers from Hampton, Va., Stealey Assembly of God, corner of Milford and Nicholas streets, Clarksburg, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. weeknights. For more information, call 623-1481.

April 9 through April 15

PROGRAM, "The Week of the Young Child." Activities planned in area child care centers and classrooms. Purpose: Focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families to support early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.

Monday, April 10

CLARKSBURG COUNCIL No. 872, Knights of Columbus meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Robert Petitto Knights of Columbus Hall, 334 East Pike St., Clarksburg. For more information: Joseph Tiano at 622-0248.

NATIONAL SOCIETY Daughters of the American Revolution meet at 12:30 at the Harrison County Senior Citizen Center. Speaker: Jack Sandy Anderson, local historian. For more information: 624-4357.

ROCKFORD CEOS meet at 7 p.m. at the home of Tina Law. Presentation and sale of Stanley products with a portion of the proceeds going to the Rockford CEOS. For more information: Tina Law at 745-5878.

VARIETY of "In-Touch with History" programs offered at Fort New Salem. Tours are from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays beginning today. For reservations: Kyra or Carol at 782-5245.

CHRISTIAN gathering at 7 p.m. at Abundant Life Church, Arlington Addition, Clarksburg.

HOMEMADE Easter eggs available for purchase in the lobby of the Harrison County Courthouse from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

MEET THE CANDIDATES night at Meadowbrook Mall from 7-9 p.m. Sponsor: Harrison County Chamber of Commerce and the mall. Candidates will have booths set up around the mall.

April 10 through 14

GOSPEL MEETING at 7 p.m. at the Tenmile Church of Christ, Rt. 50 between Salem and Clarksburg, Marshville exit. Speaker: Albert Farley of the Salem Church of Christ. For more information: Nolan Emerson at 622-5190.

Through April 11

ACTING classes from 6-7 p.m. at the YWCA. Instructor: Christie Hawkins. Cost: $30. For more information or registration: YWCA at 624-6881.

Tuesday, April 11

RESERVATIONS DUE for Nutter Fort Lions Club's 50th anniversary celebration to be held April 14 at Nutter Fort Elementary School. Social hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., program to follow. Cost: $10. Lions, friends and members of the community invited to attend. For reservations or more information: 622-7598 or 622-7570.

CHAPTER No. 1579, National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at Eat 'N Park, Bridgeport. Meeting follows at 1 p.m. All federal employees, retirees, spouses welcome. For more information: 624-5238.

MARION COUNTY'S Third Annual Child Watch Visitation Day from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sponsors: Junior League of Fairmont and several collaborating community agencies.

ALPHA DELTA Kappa (Beta Chapter) holds joint meeting with Alpha Upsilon and Delta Kappa Gamma at Philip's Restaurant. Social hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m.

WILSONBURG LIONS Club bi-monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Sunset-Ellis Restaurant. For more information: Tina Canon 783-5381.

HARRISON COUNTY Association of Retired School Employees meeting at noon at Lost Creek United Methodist Church. Speaker: Representative of the state association.

Through April 12

LENTEN services at First Presbyterian Church in Clarksburg every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Soup and sandwich luncheon each week for $2.50. For more information: church office at 622-6831.

Wednesday, April 12

AMERICAN Society of Highway Engineers of North Central West Virginia hold meeting at Days Inn, Sutton/Flatwoods. Program is the annual person of the year award, honoring Norm Roush. Social at 6:30 p.m., program and dinner begins at 7:30 p.m. Price: $25. Reservations required. For reservations or more information: Linda at 592-1385.

GENERAL MEETING of Harrison County Humane Society at 6 p.m. at the Waldomore.

STATE of West Virginia Human Rights Commission holds community forum at 7 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall. Nine W.Va. Human Rights commissioners and two directors will be on hand to answer questions and address citizens' concerns.

WALLACE CEOS meet at 1 p.m. at the fire hall. Sylvia Lyon will teach the lesson and Marglo Clayton and Cotton Swiger will serve refreshments. For more information: 796-4123.

EASTER luncheon at noon at the Harrison County Senior Citizens Center. Tickets: $3.50 in advance.

April 12 through 15

PRODUCTION -- Fairmont State College's Masquers production of "The Shadow Box" at 7:30 p.m. each day in the Wallman Hall Theatre. For reservations: 367-4240.

EASTER BREAD and hoagie sale from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Spelter United Methodist Church. Eat in or carry out.

April 12 through 16

GREAT REVIVAL meeting at Clarksburg Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Gary Bond. Singing and Evangelist each day. Choir practice, 6:30 p.m., revival at 7 p.m. each evening and 6 p.m. Sunday.

Thursday, April 13

JOINT CELEBRATION in commemoration of the 50 years of the General Federation of Women's Clubs to be held at 7:30 p.m. April 13 at the Benedum Civic Center. Speaker: GFWC West Virginia President Peggy Merinar. Sponsor: GFWC Woman's Club of Bridgeport and GFWC Junior Woman's Club of Bridgeport. Former members and public invited. For reservations or more information: Charlotte Cathell at 842-3474.

EASTER bake sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Shinnston. Carry outs available.

GROUP -- Reading/discussion session at Elkins/Randolph County Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For registration or more information: Audrey Taylor at 637-0287.

MEET YOUR CANDIDATE Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Lewis County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. Candidates seeking election on the state and local levels have been invited to participate. Forum open to the public. Refreshments served. For information or transportation: Dinah or Kim at 269-5738.

April 13 through 15

10TH ANNUAL West Virginia Beef Expo at Jackson's Mill State 4-H Conference Center. Competitions begin at 9 a.m. Friday. For more information: Ronnie Helmondollar at 265-3303 or Jim Bostic at 472-4020.

Friday, April 14

ROOSEVELT-WILSON High School class of 1951 holds semi-annual dinner at 6 p.m. at Oliverio's. For reservations or more information: Aletha Cleavenger Southern at 783-4684 or e-mail at Eakycleay7@aol.com or Joan Freedland Lafferty at 622-9456.

CHRISTIAN gathering at 7 p.m. at Abundant Life Church, Arlington Addition, Clarksburg.

HOMEMADE Easter eggs available for purchase from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Eastpointe Wal-Mart. Sponsor: North View United Methodist Women. Proceeds will help fund a new parsonage.

TREE PLANTING at 1:30 p.m. for Arbor Day at Simpson Grade School. Sponsor: Governor Johnson Garden Club. For more information: 842-4195.

AMERICAN RED CROSS blood drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center auditorium. For more information: American Red cross at 1-800-732-0383.

April 14 and 15

"FAME" performance at the Rose Garden Theatre. Showtimes at 7:30 p.m. each day. Production of The Jigsaw Theatre Project in conjunction with The Mitzi Layne Dance Academy. Tickets: $7 in advance, $8 at the door. Discount for groups of 10 or more. For more information: 624-7271.

Through April 15

GLENVILLE STATE College accounting majors participate in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program by providing basic tax return and preparation services in the Robert F. Kidd Library. Sessions: 12:15-2:45 p.m. and 4:15-5:45 p.m. For more information: Cheryl McKinney, vice president for Student Life: 462-4114 or cmckinney@glenville.edu.

Saturday, April 15

CLASS -- Doddridge County L.I.N.K.S. sponsors "Preparing for the Civil Service Exams" class in West Union. For details and registration: Community Resources Inc. at 873-1833.

CLOTHING distribution from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Community Action Association, Inc. building, Frederick Street, Clarksburg. Participants must bring their own bag.

SIXTH ANNUAL "Music-O-Rama" from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Middletown Mall. Performances at center stage at 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4 and 6 p.m.

BENEFIT auction for Outreach Christian School at 4 p.m. at Jackson's Mill Volunteer Fire Department. Proceeds will benefit the school. Concession provided by Lewis County Christian School.

April 15 and 16

ANNIVERSARY -- Freedom Southern Baptist Church in Nutter Fort celebrates its 20th anniversary. Theme: "God's Goodness."

36TH ANNUAL Braxton County Arts and Crafts Show at Braxton County National Guard Armory in Gassaway. Times: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $1, children under 5 free of charge. Free pass for county residents entering arts and crafts for judging between 1 and 7 p.m. April 14. Sponsor: GFWC-WV Woman's Club of Gassaway. Proceeds benefit community projects. For more information: 364-4139.

Sunday, April 16

ANNUAL Palm Sunday Breakfast Brunch Buffet from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the West Milford Community Center. Price for all you can eat buffet: $5 adults, $2.50 children under 12. Take outs available. Sponsor: West Milford Citizens Committee. Benefits: Community Center.

MS WALK -- Sixth annual National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk begins at 2 p.m. with registration at 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, Clarksburg. For more information: Jennifer Pote at 842-2650.

Monday, April 17

OUR LADY OF PEACE Assembly No. 1184, 4th Degree, Clarksburg, at Raymon's, 336 East Pike St., Clarksburg. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Meeting to follow in Robert Petitto Knights of Columbus Hall, 334 East Pike St., Clarksburg. For more information: Joseph Tiano at 622-0248.

MEETING of Stonewood City Council at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

MASON-UNION Protestant Nurse's Alumnae Association meets at 6:30 p.m. at Ponderosa. For more information: 622-3365.

LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church sponsors bake sale beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Harrison County Courthouse. Easter break and baklava will be available.

April 17 through 21

CAMP -- Harrison County YMCA Spring Day Camp for children ages 3-15. Supervision from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Camp activities from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. To register a child or for more information: Harrison County YMCA at 623-3303.

Tuesday, April 18

BAKE SALE begins at 8 a.m. in the Clarksburg Courthouse lobby. Easter pastries available for purchase. Sponsor: Slovak-Polish Society. For more information: 624-5265.

GOVERNOR JOHNSON Garden Club regular meeting at 10 a.m. at Bridgeport Civic Center. For more information: 842-4195.

Wednesday, April 19

MONTHLY BOARD meeting of West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival at 7 p.m. at the Papa Jim and Emily LaRosa Home, 309 Clark St., Clarksburg.

Friday, April 21

BAKE AND CRAFT sale begins at 9 a.m. at CVS Pharmacy in Tennerton. Sponsor: Mt. Lebanon Church.

RESERVATION deadline for April 29 Spring Gala presented by West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival and Delallo's at the Loyal Order of the Moose ballroom. Announcement of Regina Maria XXII and her court will be announced. For reservations or more information: Festival office at 622-7314.

COMMUNITY Good Friday service conducted by the Bridgeport Ministerial Association at noon at the Bridgeport Methodist Church. Members of Young Life, an ecumenical youth group and several Bridgeport ministers will participate in the 50 minute service.

April 21 and 22

SIGHT CONSERVATION Day observed by West Milford Lions Club. Club members will be accepting donations for the West Virginia Lions sight programs from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at Eastpointe Kroger.

Saturday, April 22

AMATEUR RADIO testing session at 10 a.m. in Room A, United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. For more information: Tom Bell at 622-1361 or 783-4666.

April 22 and 23

INTERNATIONAL Ramp Festival and Cook-off at Elkins City Park. Cook-off begins at noon with judging at 3 p.m. and awards at 5 p.m. Ramp feed from 5-7 p.m. Arts and crafts, antiques and concessions available. For more information: 636-2717 or 1-800-422-3304.

Monday, April 24

GFWC-NUTTER FORT Woman's Club general meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the celebration room at the former Roosevelt- Wilson High School. For more information: 622-8322 or 622-6989.

CLARKSBURG COUNCIL No. 872, Knights of Columbus meets at 7:30 p.m. at Robert Petitto Knights of Columbus Hall, 334 East Pike St., Clarksburg. For more information: Joseph Tiano at 622-0248.

Through April 25

APPLICATIONS -- Fairmont State College School of Fine Arts accepts applications for music scholarships, available to students beginning in the 2000-2001 school year. For more information: Professor John Schooley, chairman of scholarship auditions, at 367-4169, or e-mail at jschooley@mail.fscwv.edu.

Tuesday, April 25

BI-MONTHLY covered dish dinner meeting of the Wilsonburg Lions Club at 6:30 p.m. at the Wilsonburg church. For more information: 783-5381.

SARDIS COMMUNITY Council sponsors a presentation by Jim Minutelli from the American Red Cross at 2 p.m. He will discuss the purpose and benefits of the Red Criss. Refreshments served.

Wednesday, April 26

SPECIAL MEETING of Marine Corps League D.H.L. Detachment No. 981 to elect new officers at 7 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 573, Clarksburg. All former, active, reserve and retired Marines urged to attend. Regular meeting held the last Wednesday of every month. For more information: Keith E. Walls at 623-3439.

Thursday, April 27

STONEWALL JACKSON Amateur Radio Association hosts a ham and soup bean dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Mark's Lutheran Church. All current HAMS are invited. Cost: $3. Reservations are required and should be sent to SJARA, P.O. Box 752, Clarksburg, WV, 26302.

CLARKSBURG MISSION holds gospel concert at Nathan Goff Armory at 7 p.m. Performers: Janet Paschal and N'Harmony. Tickets: $8 for adults, $6 for children under 12. For more information: Clarksburg Mission at 622-2451. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Mission.

12TH ANNUAL Free P.A.L.S. (Preschool Assessment of Local Students) screening from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Norwood Elementary School. No appointment necessary.

Friday, April 28

DEADLINE to donate items for the YWCA flea market on May 5. Household items needed. No clothing accepted. For more information: YWCA at 624-6881.

PRE-RACE PARTY for MCM 2000 begins at 5 p.m. behind Texas Roadhouse in the Quality Farm and Country parking area. Admission: $5 per person. Mini-styled NASCAR best customized contest, fastest pit crew contest, best dressed team contest, door prizes, auction. Sponsor: Texas Roadhouse. Proceeds benefit Genesis Youth Center. For more information: Genesis at 622-1907.

Saturday, April 29

SPRING GALA presented by West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival and Delallo's at 6:30 p.m. at the Loyal Order of the Moose ballroom. Announcement of Regina Maria XXII and her court will be made. Dinner and dance follows. For reservations by April 21: Festival office at 622-7314.

GENESIS YOUTH Center presents the MCM 2000, a mini-styled NASCAR grand prix from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Newpointe Plaza in front of the Staples parking area. Free to public. Grand stand, refreshments.

SPRING GARDENING Clinic from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the 4-H Barn, Rt. 19 south of Clarksburg. Sponsor: Governor Johnson Garden Club. For more information: 842-4195.

Through April 30

SPRING ART exhibit at Booth Library on the Davis & Elkins College campus. Wine and cheese reception from 4-6 p.m. today. Viewing hours: 2-10 p.m. Sundays; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Fridays; and noon-5 p.m. Saturdays.

Sunday, April 30

SINGLE MINGLE and dance at Westchester Village, 1825 Locust Ave., Fairmont. Doors open at 7 p.m., dance 7:30-11 p.m. Top 40s, oldies, country dance music with 92.7 WVHF's Bill Mahoney. Informal dress, dooro prizes. Admission: $7. For more information; 624-1100 or e-mail wvsingles@aol.com.

SPAGHETTI dinner from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Shinnston. Carry outs available with own containers.

AUDITIONS for Allegro Dance Co. from 2-4 p.m. at 120 Linden Ave., Clarksburg. For more information: 624-5765.

FESTIVAL -- XXI Annual Three Rivers Festival seeking contestants for the Little and Junior Miss Pageant. Contestants for Little Miss division must be between the ages of 5 and 8. Junior Miss division is for contestants between 9 and 12 years of age. For applications: Amy Berardi, Little Miss Director, No. 3 Tiger Trail, Fairmont, WV, 26554, or Michelle Patterson Gallo, Junior Miss Director, Route 3, Box 136, Fairmont, WV, 26554.

Thursday, May 4

WEST MILFORD Community Citizens Action Committee meets at 7 p.m. at West Milford Community Center. For more information: 745-3954.

Friday, May 5

DINNER THEATER at Central United Methodist Church, 301 Fairmont Ave., Fairmont. Tickets: $25 single, $40 couple. Proceeds will be used to offset expenses of three of Central's UMYF. For more information: 366-3351.

Saturday, May 6

WORKSHOP and performance by Ethel Caffie-Austin, renowned gospel singer from Charleston at the YWCA. Cost of 3 p.m. workshop, $5. Cost of 7 p.m. performance, $6 adults, $5 members, $4 children under 12. For tickets or more information: 624-6881.

SPRING bird walk begins at 8 a.m. at Pricketts Fort State Park. For more information: Park office at 363-3030.

JEWELRY workshop (hemp style) at the YWCA from 1-3 p.m. Instructor: Christie Hawkins. Cost: $20 (three pieces). For more information: YWCA at 624-6881.

WEST UNION Fireman's Pageant at 2 p.m. at Doddridge County High School's auditorium. For more information: Jackie LeBel at 873-1108 or Bridgette Greaver at 873-2916.

ELIMINATION DINNER/DANCE, Bridgeport Fire Department, 6 p.m. at Sunnycroft Country Club, all proceeds to John "J.T." Honce Scholarship. Grand prize of $1,000; tickets $20 single, $30 couple. For more information, call the fire department at 842-8252.

Sunday, May 7

SPAGHETTI DINNER from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lumberport Community Center. Donation: $5 adults, $2.50 children under 6. Sponsor: Lumberport Lions Club.

SECOND ANNUAL West Union Fireman's Pageant at 2 p.m. in the Doddridge County auditorium. Participants needed for divisions: Mr. and Miss, 5-8 year olds; Jr. Miss, 9-12 year olds; Miss Teen, 13-17 year olds; and Ms. Flame, 18-21 year olds. For more information or applications: Jackie LeBel at 873-1108 or Bridgette Greaver at 873-2916.

Through May 8

AMERICAN PRODUCT and Inventory Control Society's Material and Capacity Requirements Planning course from 5:30-8 p.m. at Fairmont State College's Center for Workforce Education, I-79 Technology Park, Fairmont. To register or for more information: FSC at 367-4753 or Merle Thomas Jr., 367-4301 or 349-5602.

May 11 and 25

GROUP -- Reading/discussion session at Elkins/Randolph County Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For registration or more information: Audrey Taylor at 637-0287.

Saturday, May 13

HEALTHY KIDS FAIR and Bike Rodeo, 9 a.m.-noon at Weston's Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Route 33 west of Weston. Prizes, healthy refreshments, healthy living tips for children. Sponsors: Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, State Farm Insurance, Lewis County W.I.C. Program. For more information: 269-8167.

Wednesday, May 17

ANNUAL DINNER of Harrison County Chamber of Commerce at Via Veneto. Reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Guest speaker: Thomas E. Capp, president and chief executive officer of Dominion Resources.

May 19 through 21

TRADITIONAL music day at Pricketts Fort State Park. For more information: Richard Brown, executive director, at 363-3030, 1-800-CALL-WVA, or e-mail at pfort@westco.net.

Thursday, May 25

LUNCHEON to induct new officers for the Newcomers Club from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Jim Reid's Restaurant, Nutter Fort.

Thursday, June 1

WEST MILFORD Community Citizens Action Committee meets at 7 p.m. at West Milford Community Center. For more information: 745-3954.

Thursday, June 15

RESERVATION deadline for Lumberport High School reunion July 8 at Westchester Village, Fairmont. Cost: $22.50 single, $45 couple. Alumni Association membership cost is a one-time fee of $5.

Saturday, June 17

SEMINAR -- Pricketts Fort State Park hosts Stonewall Jackson Civil War seminar at the park. For more information: Richard Brown, executive director, at 363-3030, 1-800-CALL-WVA, or e-mail pfort@westco.net.

June 25 through July 1

CONFERENCE -- West Virginia 4-H members entering 9th grade meet at WVU Jackson' Mill. Cost: $150. For more information or registration: Lewis County Extension office at 269-4660.

June 30 and July 1

WASHINGTON IRVING High School class of 1960 holds its 40th class reunion at Clarksburg Country Club. Social at 7 p.m. June 30 and banquet at 6:30 p.m. July 1. For more information: Dottie Spears Rinehart at 623-5050 or at der42@webtv.net.

Thursday, July 6

WEST MILFORD Community Citizens Action Committee meets at 7 p.m. at West Milford Community Center. For more information: 745-3954

Saturday, July 8

PHILIP BARBOUR High School class of 1965 holds reunion at 6 p.m. at the Parish Hall of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church on Broaddus Hill.

For more information: Karen Menear at 457-2968; Susie Cvechko at 457-2715

LUMBERPORT HIGH School reunion at Westchester Village, Fairmont. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., followed by first LHS Alumni Association meeting. Dinner at 7 p.m. and dance begins at 8 p.m. Cost: $22.50 single, $45 couple. Alumni Association membership cost is a one-time fee of $5. Reservations due June 15 by contacting Mrs. Kay Rogers, Route 4, Box 285, Clarksburg, WV, 26301, or call 783-486; Bonnie A. Maphis at 624-5950 or Sheila G. Casto at 623-3723.

REUNION -- Lincoln High School class of 1985 reunion at 6:30 p.m. at Philip's Restaurant. Dance and music. For more informatoin: Greg Plybon at 622-3736 or e-mail lincolnhs85@aol.com.

Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7

WEST MILFORD Community Citizens Action Committee meets at 7 p.m. at West Milford Community Center. For more information: 745-3954.

Saturday, Aug. 19

FAIRVIEW High School Millennium celebration. For more information: Donna Merico Weir at 278-7544, quinad@yahoo.com or P.O. Box 100, Grant Town, WV, 26574-0100.

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