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EVENINGS in the Park Summer Performer series, Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park. Cost: $1 per vehicle. Call: 269-0523 or 1-800-CALL WVA.

AMERICAN LEGION State Convention at Ramada Inn, Morgantown.

SAGEBRUSH Round-up at Bunner Ridge. Show starts 7 p.m. Cost: $2 per adult, children under 12 free. Call: 363-4864 or 292-5854.

FRONT PORCH Concert, with The West Virginia Highlanders of Davis & Elkins 7 p.m., Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Clarksburg, exit Route 23. Cost: Adults, $5, students, $4.50, 6-12, $1.50. Homemade ice cream, sweets. Call: Carol A. Schweiker, 782-5245.

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

CARD PARTY/luncheon 11:30 a.m., YWCA, 305 Washington Ave. Call: Christine Strader or leave message at YWCA, 624-6881.

DEDICATION of Old O'Neil Cemetery 7 p.m., 1 mile west of Wilsonburg Grade School, Old Route 50, Wilsonburg. Ceremony: Civil War Re-enactors of sixth West Virginia Cavalry, American Legion Post No. 13, VFW Post No. 573. Call: Phyllis Brown, 622-4421.

SHONEY'S FISHING Derby 7:30-9:30 a.m., Deegan Lake. Ages: 5-12. Bring own tackle. Must be accompanied by adult. Call: Benedum Civic Center, 842-8240.

ALL PETS Animal Clinic Pet Parade 10 a.m., Johnson Grade School, Bridgeport. Registration, 9:30 a.m. Call: Benedum Civic Center, 842-8240.

HARDEE'S 5K run 8:30 a.m., Bridgeport High School. Registration, 7:30 a.m. Call: Benedum Civic Center, 842-8240. Call: Benedum Civic Center, 842-8240.

GOLF USA Pitch-In 4 p.m., Bridgeport City Park. Fee: $1. Bring pitching wedge or No. 9 club. Call: Benedum Civic Center, 842-8240.

SHANNON SHIELDS' Crimson Reign group 5 p.m., on stage at Bridgeport City Park. Call: Benedum Civic Center, 842-8240.

BRIDGEPORT HIGH School Frontline 6 p.m., on stage at Bridgeport City Park. Call: Benedum Civic Center, 842-8240.

CANDY BAKER 7 p.m. on stage at Bridgeport City Park. Call: Benedum Civic Center, 842-8240.

AMICI performs 8:45 p.m. on stage at Bridgeport City Park. Call: Benedum Civic Center, 842-8240.

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

Through July 15

CAMP JOY Gospel Sing at Berea. Bring lawn chair. Food, drink, overnight camping facilities. Call: Joy, 782-3900.

REYNOLDSVILLE Volunteer Fire Department at the Outer Limits. Times: 1 p.m., Mud Bog; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Stiff Kitty band performs; 1 p.m., Sand drag. Call: 623-3754, 623-9309, 783-5468.

Sunday, July 15

HISPANIC HERITAGE and Cultural Association annual picnic 1 p.m., Harrison County 4-H Center. Featured entertainer: Gloria de Jerez, flamenco dancer. Call: 623-4767.

HOMECOMING at United Evangelistic Mission Church, West Milford. Singers: The Plugher Family. Evangelist: Rev. Chuck Hart. Sunday school, worship service, 10 a.m., covered dish dinner, noon, services, 2 p.m.

REV. ROGER Brown and the Drama Team of Calvary Assembly of God, Hampton, Va., appear 10:30 a.m., Stealey Assembly of God, corner of Milford and Nicholas streets, Clarksburg. Call: 623-1481.

KALEIDOSCOPE SINGERS and Friends "Funtastic Ice Cream Concert" 3 p.m., Ballroom in Student Union Bldg., Fairmont State College. Cost: Donation. Call: 366-3758. Ice cream social follows.

Monday, July 16

PARK BOULEVARD Neighborhood Watch and Picnic 6-8 p.m.

MEMORIAL CONCERT for Alan Tolley, Bridgeport High School student killed recently in an ATV accident, 7-10 p.m., Bridgeport High School auditorium. Cost: $3. Four local bands perform. Proceeds benefit Juvenile Diabetes Association.

BINGAMON Public Service District monthly board meeting 7 p.m., old Wyatt School Building.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN Wars Post No. 573 meets 8 p.m. at post home.

ZONE MEETING 6 p.m. of Adamston, Shinnston, Wallace, Salem, Lumberport and Wilsonburg Lions Clubs, Wilsonburg Baptist Church. Call: Jim Canon, 783-5381.

HARRISON-DODDRIDGE Foster Grandparents Association annual picnic 10:30 a.m., Sycamore Shelter, Veterans Memorial Park. Bring covered dish.

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 842-4333, e-mail, clfind1024@cs.com.

July 16 through 19

VACATION BIBLE School 6:15-8:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Salem. Theme: Passport to the Holy Land. Call: 782-2277.

July 16 through 20

UNITED METHODIST Temple, corner of Locust and Sycamore, Clarksburg, Vacation Bible School 6-8 p.m. Theme: Under Construction. Ages: Pre-school-sixth grade.

GRACE BAPTIST Temple, Park Avenue, Jane Lew, Vacation Bible School 6-8 p.m. Ages, 5 and up. Call: 269-7507 or 884-6682.

WYATT UNION Fellowship Church Vacation Bible School 6:30-9:30 p.m. Call: 592-1278 or 592-1173.

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

CLARKSBURG-BRIDGEPORT After 5 Christian Women's Clubs of America monthly dinner meeting 6:45 p.m., Holiday Inn, Bridgeport. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Theme: "A Birthday Celebration". For reservations: Helen Lamm, 623-4708 or Vera Westfall, 842-3979.

FAIRMONT AREA Home Schoolers Together informational meeting 7 p.m., Bible Fellowship Church, White Hall. Call: Beth Thompson, 986-2946.

STONEWALL JACKSON Coin Club meets at Harrison County Senior Citizen Center, corner of 6th and Main Street, Clarksburg. Swap and talk, 6:30-7 p.m., meeting, 7 p.m. Call: 265-3932.

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.

Wednesday, July 18

WEST VIRGINIA Italian Heritage Festival Board of Directors meeting 7 p.m., 309 Clark St., Clarksburg.

ROOSEVELT-WILSON High School Class of 1946 holds monthly breakfast meeting at 9:30 a.m., Ponderosa Restaurant, Bridgeport. Call: Toots Britton, 622-0618.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN Wars Post No. 573, bingo at post home. Early birds 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit youth programs.

GREATER HARRISON County Public Service District regular board meeting 8:30 a.m., West Milford Facility. Agenda available upon request.

July 18 through 21

VACATION BIBLE School 6-8 p.m. July 18-20 at Bethel Temple Church, Johnson and Oakdale avenues, Bridgeport. Carnival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 21. Call: Darlene Cottrill, 842-4852.

July 18 through 22

FREEDOM FEST Motorcycle Rally at Snowshoe Mountain.Call: 1-800-877-4386.

Thursday, July 19

REGISTRATION for Vacation Bible School at Salem Baptist Church, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Salem pool. Call: 782-1311.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Unit 31, Shinnston, meets 7 p.m. at Bridge Street post home. Call: 592-5231.

SUMMER PICNIC for members of Harrison County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. at 4-H Barn, Route 19 south of Clarksburg. Opening remarks by Gov. Bob Wise at 10 a.m. Picnic 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For reservations: 623-6795.

AMERICAN LEGION Auxiliary Unit 31 meet 7 p.m., Post Home, Bridge Street, Shinnston. Call: Roxie Williams, 592-5231, Margaret Yost, 592-1721 after 5 p.m.

NUTTER FORT Lions Club meet 7 p.m., Jim Reid's Restaurant. Call: Rudy Bozarth, 622-6643 or Connie Poling, 622-5551.

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

ALLEGRO DANCE Co. performs at 9 p.m., Glen Elk Festival.

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.

July 20 through Aug. 25

CHILDREN'S music registration for fall term study now being accepted with Fairmont State College's Children's Music Program. Private and class instruction. Call: 366-3758.

Through July 21

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

COUNTRY ROADS Motorcycle Rally and all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet 7-10 a.m., Holy Rosary Church parish hall, 35 Franklin St., Buckhannon. Cost: $6.50 and $6 for seniors 55 and over. Call: 472-2830.

Saturday, July 21

LIONS MOBILE Eye Screening Unit conducts free screenings at West Milford Community Center 1 a.m.-3 p.m. as part of "Free Healthy 2001 Fair." Sponsor: Susan Dew Hoff Memorial Clinic, Town of West Milford, West Milford Lions Club and other civic groups. Call: 745-5354.

SECOND ANNUAL Meadowbrook Mall Car Cruise 4-8 p.m., front parking lot of mall. Call: Mall office, 842-5441.

FREE HEALTHY 2001 Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m., West Milford Community Center. Sponsor: Susan Dew Hoff Memorial Clinic/Town of West Milford/West Milford Lions Club/ other civic groups.

NATIONAL DART Hall of Fame parade 9 a.m. in downtown Clarksburg. Soft tip dartboard for best decorated bicycle in three ages groups, 6-9, 10-13, 14-17. To register or for more information: Claudene at 622-8890.

"ENJOY A DAY Back in Time" tour sponsored by Marion County Historical Society Museum 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Historic George Pinkney Morgan Estate, Route 19, Greentown Sugar Lane, outside of Rivesville.

ALLEGRO DANCE Co. performs 2-4 p.m., Meadowbrook Mall.

RESERVATIONS DUE for Mountaineer Parent Club Summer Send Off for West Virginia University Harrison and Doddridge county students and parents 6-9 p.m., July 28, Nutter Fort Elem Shelter. Reservations required. Call: Jim and Tina Canon, 783-5381.

FORT NEW Salem Old-time Summertime Social 1-5 p.m., Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Clarksburg, exit Route 23. Call: Carol A. Schweiker, 782-5245. Cost: Free. Homemade ice cream, sweets.

FRONT PORCH Concert, with the Yahoes 7 p.m., Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Clarksburg, exit Route 23. Cost: Adults, $5, students, $4.50, 6-12, $1.50. Homemade ice cream, sweets. Call: Carol A. Schweiker, 782-5245.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING class 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fairmont, Marion County Library, 321 Monroe St., Fairmont. Cost: $45. Call: West Virginia Safety Council, 343-3171.

CHALLENGE West Virginia Harrison County Chapter meeting 8 a.m., Eat N Park Restaurant, Bridgeport Hill.

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

NEW LIFE Baptist Church host a block party 6 p.m., 1000 Johnson Ave. Concert, skits, games, food. Call: 203-0937.

GUEST SPEAKER 10:45 a.m. at New Life Baptist Church. Music. Call: 203-0937.

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

July 22 through 28

JUDSON BAPTIST Church Camp in Selbyville. All denominations welcome. Call: Dick Miller, 842-6117.

Monday, July 23

BLOOD DRIVE noon-6 p.m., Trinity Assembly of God, Fellowship Hall, 70 Maranatha Drive, Fairmont. Call: American Red Cross, 1-800-732-0383.

CLARKSBURG WOMAN'S Christian Temperance Union meets for covered dish dinner 6 p.m., Tharp's residence, Liberty Addition. Call: K. Sutton, 622-1097.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN Wars Post No. 573 meets 8 p.m. at post home.

MEETING of Shinnston Women of the Moose Chapter No. 699, 7:30 p.m., Shinnston Moose meeting room.

SUNSHINE Support Group meets 10 a.m., Holiday Inn, Fairmont. Call: Ruby Fratt, 622-5674, Linda Knoble, 366-1938.

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

WEST MILFORD Lions Club to host East Lewis Lions Club family picnic 6:30 p.m., Watters Smith State Park. 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

CAMP SEW FUN sewing camp 10 a.m.-noon for ages 8-16, YWCA. Call: Clarksburg Sewing Center, 622-8112.

ST. MARK'S Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School 9:30 a.m.-noon, Route 19 South and Davisson Run Road, Clarksburg. Theme: Beach Trek. Call: 624-6138.

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

MARION COUNTY P.A.T.C.H. Coalition meeting 2:30 p.m., Fairmont State College, third floor Education Building, Fairmont. Mark Carl talks about "Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco." Call: Sharon Hines-Stringer, 367-7547.

TIM ZIMMERMAN and The King's Brass perform 7 p.m., Clarksburg Baptist Church, 6th and Pike streets, Clarksburg.

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

VETERANS OF FOREIGN Wars Post No. 573 bingo at post home. Early birds 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit youth programs.

NEW LIFE Baptist Church host a concert 6 p.m., outside

Bridgeport Civic Center.

CHRISTMAS in July 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Clarksburg City Park, Nutter Fort. Sponsor: West Virginia Mental Health Consumers Assoc. of Harrison County.

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

GROUND BREAKING for new Church of Jesus of Latter Saints facility 4 p.m., Route 98.

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.

July 26 through 29

TYGART RIVER Charge special services 7 p.m., Mary's Chapel Church, 5 miles North of Philippi, Route 119/250.

Friday, July 27

FREE EYE screening by West Virginia Lions Mobile Eye Screening Unit 6-9 p.m., Interstate 79 racetrack. Sponsor: Wilsonburg Lions Club. Call: Jim and Tina Canon, 783-5381.

CHALLENGE West Virginia Harrison County Chapter annual picnic at Holly River State Park.

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.

July 27 through 29

SUSTAINABLE FAIR and Sustainable Agriculture Day on campus of West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon.

Saturday, July 28

NORTH CENTRAL West Virginia Parkinson Patient & Family Support Group monthly meeting 1-2:30 p.m., Eat 'N Park, Bridgeport. Call: Tracey Robertson, 363-1028.

ALLEGRO DANCE Co. hold car wash 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Advanced Auto, Nutter Fort.

MOUNTAINEER PARENT Club Summer Send Off for West Virginia University Harrison and Doddridge county students and parents 6-9 p.m., Nutter Fort Elem Shelter. Reservations required. Call: Jim and Tina Canon, 783-5381.

FORT NEW Salem Old-time Summertime Social 1-5 p.m., Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Clarksburg, exit Route 23. Call: Carol A. Schweiker, 782-5245. Cost: Free. Homemade ice cream, sweets.

FRONT PORCH Concert, with David Morris 7 p.m., Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Clarksburg, exit Route 23. Cost: Adults, $5, students, $4.50, 6-12, $1.50. Homemade ice cream, sweets. Call: Carol A. Schweiker, 782-5245.

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.

FLEA MARKET/HOT DOG Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Elkins IOOF Hall; donated items accepted; W. Larry Ferguson, chairman.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL, 4-7 p.m., New Bethel United Methodist Church, Good Hope.

Sunday, July 29

GOSPEL SING 1 p.m., Mt. Lebanon Church, Kincheloe. The Mountaineer Gspel Quartet performs. Call: Nancy Hughes, 884-7919.

SLOVAK-POLISH Society annual picnic at Maple Shelter, Clarksburg City Park, Nutter Fort. Liturgy at noon, meal at 1 p.m.

"BIKER SUNDAY" at Jewel City Church begins at 10:30 a.m. with morning worship, bikes on stage, gospel music. Barvbecue at noon. Ride begins at 1:30 p.m. Call: 592-5755 or 592-5678.

Monday, July 30

VETERANS OF FOREIGN Wars Post No. 573 meets 8 p.m. at post home.

July 30 through Aug. 3

SWIMMING LESSONS sponsored by Robert C. Byrd, Liberty, Lincoln, Bridgeport, and Notre Dame high school Key Clubs 10-11 a.m., Stealey Pool. Children in grades 1-5 can participate. To register: Jeffrey Gustafson, 622-7652, or send name, address, phone number to 612 Milford St., Clarksburg, WV, 26301.

Through July 31

HARRISON COUNTY Association Retired School Employees and West Virginia Assoc. of Retired School Employees dues are being collected for 2001-2002 year. Call: Rita Hammond, 623-0929

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.

Wednesday, Aug. 1

HARRISON COUNTY Transportation Study meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m., Benedum Civic Center, 164 West Main St., Bridgeport.

Aug. 1 through Oct. 3

FAIRMONT STATE College Community Music program second series of beginning piano classes. Call: 366-3758. Cost: $110.

Through Aug. 2

SECOND SESSION of tennis classes at Veterans Memorial Park. Instructor: Louis Kopp. To register: 624-1655.

Thursday, Aug. 2

HARRISON COUNTY Transportation Study meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m., Lincoln High School cafeteria, Route 19 South, Shinnston.

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.

Aug. 2 through 4

WEST VIRGINIA Blackberry Festival at Clarksburg City Park, Nutter Fort.

Through Aug. 3

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

Friday, Aug. 3

GERI OLYMPICS-North at Hopemont Hpsital, Terra Alta. Call: 789-2411, ext. 237 or 789-2411, ext. 260.

ICE CREAM Social 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Bank One Plaza, Clarksburg. Benefits The Mustard Seed, Clarksburg. Sponsor: Immaculate Conception Parish, First Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church.

Aug. 3 through 5

ROOSEVELT-WILSON High School Class of 1961 holds its 40th year reunion. Call: Al Loar, 623-5293, Jim Oliverio, 842-6279, Dave Garvin, 622-4219, Keith Marple, 622-8492.

Saturday, Aug. 4

SIXTH ANNUAL gospel sing noon-8 p.m., Jane Lew Fire Department. Refreshments available. Sponsor: Mt. Lebanon Church. Call: Nancy Hughes, 884-7919.

PARADE -- West Virginia Blackberry Festival parade 11 a.m., Nutter Fort. To participate: 622-7352.

JANE LEW Town Market 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Jane Lew Park. Flea market/yard sale booths, $10. Call: 884-7885 or 884-8173.

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.

FLEA MARKET/HOT DOG Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Elk View Lodge Hall; donated items accepted; Mike Carney, Mary G. Engle, cochairmen.

Sunday, Aug. 5

SONS OF ITALY annual picnic starts noon, Fireplace Shelter, Veterans Memorial Park. Bring dessert. For reservations: Virginia or Joe Marra, 624-5927.

Aug. 6 through 10

STEALEY ASSEMBLY of God "Faith Fare" 6-8 p.m., corner of Nicholas and Milford streets. Ages 4-12.

Tuesday, Aug. 7

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

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.

Aug. 10 through 12

BRIDGEPORT HIGH School Class of 1981 20-year reunion. Times: 8 p.m.-midnight, Aug. 10, American Legion Post No. 68; 6 p.m.-midnight, Aug. 11, Bridgeport Country Club, and 1-4 p.m. Aug. 12, Maple Lake Club House. For reservations: Carol Johnson, 782-3204 or Sandy Dinzeo, 842-5672.

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.

Aug. 11 through 12

FORT NEW Salem 11th annual Dulcimer Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Clarksburg, exit Route 23. Aug. 11, evening concert 7:30 p.m. Food: Meals and homemade ice cream.

Sunday, Aug. 12

HOSPICE BINGO at Kingwood Civic Center. Doors open, 2 p.m., bingo, 4 p.m. Admission packets, $20, additional packets, $10. Call: 864-0884. Sponsor: Hospice Care Corp.

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

Monday, Aug. 13

VICTORY HIGH School Class of 1954 meets for monthly get together 5:30 p.m., Raymon's Restaurant, Clarksburg. Call: 842-4384 or 622-8559.

Tuesday, Aug. 14

WILSONBURG LIONS CLUB bi-monthly meeting 6:30 p.m., Paul Watson's house, Maple Lake, Bridgeport. Call: 842-3158

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.

Saturday, Aug. 18

BENEFIT CAR SHOW downtown Kroger's parking lot. $10 registration fee; registration 10 a.m.-noon. Proceeds to benefit John Boyles Medical Fund. Live band provided by Kroger No. 688. Call: 623-5468.

Tuesday, Aug. 21

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

Aug. 21 through 25

12TH ANNUAL Amateur Photo Contest at 25th Doddridge County Fair.

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.

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

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.

Saturday, Sept. 8

TESTIMONIAL DINNER for Lady Roseann Turner, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 7 p.m., Ramada Inn, Morgantown; Delmus Newman, chairman.

Tuesday, Sept. 11

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

Saturday, Sept. 15

LOST CREEK Community Festival. Vendors, arts and crafts, parade, flea market.

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.