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WORSHIP and praise services 7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Grafton.
CARAVAN KICK-Off picnic 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Osborn Shelter, Veterans Memorial Park. Sponsor: Church of the Nazarene, state Route 58, Stonewood. Call: 622-4647.
SAGEBRUSH Round-up, Bunner Ridge near Fairmont. Show 7-11 p.m. Cost: $2 for adults, children under 12 free. Call: 363-4864, (304) 292-5854.
SHINNSTON MOOSE Chapter No. 699 dance featuring The Crazy Dave Band 9 p.m.-midnight, Shinnston Moose. Call: 592-1385.
HEALING SERVICE 7 p.m., Harmony Grove Baptist Church, U.S. Route 250, near Fairmont.
THIRD ANNUAL Lewis County Invitational Marching Band Festival noon, Lewis County Athletic Complex, Robert L. Bland Middle School. Cost: Adults $4, students $3, under 5 free.
THE WEST Virginians, nationally recognized show choir from Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, perform 7:30 p.m., Hepzibah Baptist Church, U.S. Route 50 East, Meadland Road.
MONTHLY MEETING of North Central West Virginia Parkinson Patient and Family Support Group 1-2:30 p.m., Eat 'N Park restaurant, Bridgeport. Speaker: Robin Straight. Call: Tracey Robertson, 363-1028.
FALL CRAFT Festival 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Meadowdale United Methodist Church, multi-purpose room, Interstate 79, Exit 139, Mt. Harmony Road, off old Route 73 north.
NORTH CENTRAL District of the General Federation of Women's Clubs fall convention, Holiday Inn, Fairmont. Keynote speaker: Tressa Wolfe, GFWC West Virginia president-elect. Call: 842-3474.
CHURCHES in Fellowship hold Christian gathering 7 p.m., Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Fairmont. Healing service with Pastor Brian Boggess. Call: 624-7371.
SIXTH ANNUAL Lalah Martin/Peg Riley "Walk Your Paws" Dog Walk at Veterans Memorial Park. Registration 11 a.m., walk at noon.
PRESTON COUNTY Buckwheat Festival 5K and 2-Mile Walk 9 a.m., Preston Country Club. Call: (800) 350-1161.
FBI JERRY DOVE Memorial 5K, FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division Complex, Interstate 79, Jerry Dove Drive, Exit 124, Clarksburg. Open to public. Entry fee: $15. Registration, (304) 625-4970.
NINTH ANNUAL Mountain State Miniature Enthusiasts Dollhouse Show and Sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Middletown Mall, banquet room. Cost: $1 donation. Proceeds go to Make A Wish Foundation.
SECOND ANNUAL Powwow "Honoring the Winged Ones," Bunner Ridge Park, near Fairmont. Times: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 30. Cost: $4 adults, $2 students. Benefits West Virginia Raptor Rehabilitation Center's building fund.
REVIVAL 7 p.m. daily, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Two Lick Run Road, two miles from U.S. Route 19 South, Good Hope.
BUCKWHEAT CAKES and sausage dinners at Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department. Sept. 29, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sept. 30, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $6 adults, $3 under 10. Proceeds benefit Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department.
CHRISTIAN EVIDENCE seminar, "Anchoring Your Faith in Evidence," 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 10 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Tenmile Church of Christ, Marshville. Speaker: David Everson. Call: Nolan Emerson, 622-5190.
COMMUNITY CPR and First Aid Instructor course by Harrison County Chapter American Red Cross, Clarksburg office. Call: 624-7689.
COAT DRIVE by Dr. Wilson and Dr. Martino Dental Association. Benefits local chapter of Salvation Army. Donate coats at Bridgeport office, corner of U.S. Route 50 and Chenoweth Drive, or call Melissa, 842-7568.
RED AND GOLDEN Delicious and Winesap apple sale. Cost: $15 a bushel, $8 a half bushel. Sponsor: Sardis Community Council. Call: 783-5485.
"RED LETTER Month" for Central Christian Church, corner of Pike and Chestnut streets, Clarksburg.
CHILDREN'S STRINGS study registration. Children's strings classes and strings lessons, Fairmont State College. All ages accepted. Beginners to advanced. Now enrolling for fall. Call: 366-3758.
DEAN FAMILY performs during 10:45 a.m. service, Bridgeport Baptist Church. Spaghetti dinner follows. Cost: $5, under 12 free. Proceeds benefit youth.
RAMP DINNER begins 11:30 a.m., Gilmer County Senior Citizens Center, 720 North Lewis St., Glenville. Cost: Adults $8, under 12 $3.50. Call: 462-5761.
SONG AND WORSHIP service 2 p.m., Century Community Church. Guest singers: Riffle Family and Daniels Family.
FIFTH SUNDAY Night Sing 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Shinnston. Features: First Baptist Church Choir and Twist of Faith.
AMERICAN PRIDE Benefit Car and Motorcycle Show for families of firefighters and police officers who lost lives Sept. 11 at World Trade Center 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Market Place Plaza, Weston. Music, vendors, drawings, Poker walk.
GOSPEL SING 7 p.m., McWhorter United Methodist Church, state Route 25 between Lost Creek and McWhorter. Singers: Brighterside Quartet.
SING 1:30 p.m., Mt. Lebanon Church, Kincheloe. Feature: Common Thread. Lunch at noon.
REGISTRATION deadline for foot reflexology class Oct. 6, Center for the Healing Arts, Morgantown. Call: (304) 599-0202.
RESERVATIONS DUE for Ohio Amish country trip on Oct. 27. Call: Pat Sokol, 623-2842, Janet, 622-6989. Sponsor: Woman's Club of Nutter Fort.
NUTTER FORT Union Mission Church homecoming. Covered-dish dinner noon, Nutter Fort Community building. The Rev. Owlen Lee speaks 2 p.m. Special singing.
PANCAKE FEED with local maple syrup 9 a.m.-5 p.m., American Legion Hall, Pickens. Cost: $5 adults, $3.50 children 6-10.
MOUNTAIN BIKE race 1 p.m., Pickens. Registration 11 a.m. Cost: $30, WVMBA members $25.
AMATEUR TALENT Contest, opening of 17th annual Apple Butter Festival in Salem. Preliminary 3 p.m., Cottage Corner Restaurant, old Route. 50, Salem. Registration: $10. General admission: $2 adults, $1 students. Final competition 7 p.m. Oct. 5, Depot Stage during festival. Sponsor: West Union Bank. Call: Venita Zinn, 782-3900.
BLESSING of the Beast, Christ Episcopal Church parking lot, corner of 6th and Main streets, 2 p.m. All pets welcome. Call: 622-3694.
LIBERTY United Methodist Church 75th anniversary. Special worship 10:30 a.m., dinner at Veterans Memorial Park.
ANNUAL meeting of West Virginia Economic Development Council, Lakeview Scanticon Resort and Conference Center, Morgantown. Gov. Bob Wise speaks at Oct. 1 awards luncheon. Registration fee: $125. Call: (304) 293-7835 or e-mail twitt@wvu.edu.
VANDALIA HERITAGE Foundation's Community and Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative sponsors public meeting showcasing work of West Virginia University's Department of Landscape Architecture class project examining Benoni/Walnut Neighborhood 6 p.m., High Gate Carriage House, Fairmont Avenue. Call: 366-9250.
ST. MARY'S Alumnae Association meeting 6:30 p.m., Eat 'N Park restaurant. Speaker from FBI.
MORGANTOWN Blood Center blood drive noon-6 p.m. Call: (800) 732-0383.
RESERVATIONS DUE for Harrison County Historical Society's Harvest Dinner 6 p.m. Oct. 2, Vance House Museum. Call: 624-4535, 842-5117.
STONEWOOD COUNCIL meeting 7 p.m., Council Chambers, 112 Southern Ave., Stonewood.
LADIES ORIENTAL Shrine of North America meeting 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple. Balloting practice 6:30 p.m. Dress in Halloween attire. Call: 622-2491.
REGISTRATION for boys dance 5-7 p.m., Anna's Expressions of Dance, 120 Linden Ave., Clarksburg. Ages: 12-20. Call: 624-5765. Instructor: Anna Pishner.
HARRISON COUNTY Board of Education meets in regular session 5 p.m., Lincoln High School. School board effectiveness meeting follows.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE for Little Apple Dumpling Children's Pageant set 3 p.m. Oct. 4, Depot Stage during the Salem Apple Butter Festival. Registration: $18. Call: Christy Howell, 782-1930.
RUMMAGE SALE 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Christ Church United Methodist, 1539 W. Pike St., Adamston.
UNITED METHODIST Women of Bridgeport United Methodist Church semi-annual rummage sale. Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1-2, 9-11 a.m. Oct. 3 with super bag sale. Large bag $1. To donate items: 842-2058.
CAREGIVERS WORKSHOP 6-9 p.m., United Hospital Center. Sponsor: People's Hospice. Call: 624-2424.
RUMMAGE SALE 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Salem Methodist Church, Main Street.
REGISTRATION of new students 5-7 p.m., Anna's Expressions of Dance, 120 Linden Ave., Clarksburg. Call: 624-5765. Instructor: Anna Pishner.
CRISS-CROSS Holiday Assistance Sign-up for food baskets and Christmas Store at Clarksburg Baptist Church Life Center, 443 W. Pike St., Clarksburg. Times: Oct. 1-2, 3-6:30 p.m.; Oct. 3-4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call Melissa Loder, Criss-Cross, 623-6681.
IGNITE THE FIRE youth revival 7 p.m., Jawbone Park, Buckhannon. Speaker: Kristy Aldridge. Sponsor: Liberty In Christ Church.
ROMONA ROSE Academy of Performing Arts resumes fall/winter classes. Returning students same time/day. Ages: 3-7. Instructor: Romona Rose. Register: 622-6828.
WEST VIRGINIA Italian Heritage Festival dancers begin training new dancers. Call: 622-6828.
REGISTRATION for 7 p.m. Oct. 2 cake decorating classes for Ladies Auxiliary Knights of Columbus members, Clarksburg Council. Class size limited. Call: 623-2674.
HARRISON COUNTY Historical Society's Harvest Dinner 6 p.m., Vance House Museum. Program: Jack Sandy Anderson. Reservations required. Call: 624-4535, 842-5117.
BLOOD DRIVE 1-7 p.m., WVU Arnold Hall RA, TV Lounge, Price Street, Morgantown. Call: (800) 732-0383.
ALPHA DELTA KAPPA, Beta Chapter, dinner meeting with Founder's Day program 6 p.m., Quiet Dell Methodist Church. Altruistic project to benefit the Genesis Youth Center. Call: 842-5680.
MUSIC FEST and Mountain Air live radio show recording featuring Glenville State College Music Department 7 p.m. Tickets: Students $5, general admission $10. Proceeds benefit scholarships. Call: (304) 462-4130.
FLEMINGTON DAYS Fair and Festival Association meets 7 p.m., Flemington Municipal Building. Call: Olive Crow, 265-5549.
PRAYER MEETING 9-10 a.m., Grafton First Baptist Church, U.S. Route 119, Grafton. Pastor Tom Horne. Call: 842-6552.
CAKE DECORATING classes begin 7 p.m. for Ladies Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus Hall, Clarksburg Council. Pre-registration required. Call: 623-2674.
ANNA'S EXPRESSIONS of Dance Teen and Adult Women Ballet class 6-7 p.m.; yoga 7-8 p.m. Registration: 624-5765; e-mail: Expressions01@aol.com. Instructor: Anna Pishner.
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS of Harrison County free 18-hour tutor training workshop 6-9 p.m., Stanley Technical Institute. Call: 624-0347.
FAIRMONT STATE College Community Music program second series of beginning piano classes. Call: 366-3758. Cost: $110.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE for scholastic and open chess tournaments at Nutter Fort Elementary School. Fee: Scholastic $10, open $20. Register: Robert Jordan, 523 Pennsylvania Ave., Bridgeport, WV 26330.
LOST CREEK Senior Citizens covered-dish meeting noon, Lost Creek United Methodist Church.
BAKE SALE in Harrison County Courthouse lobby. Sponsor: Church of The Lord Jesus Christ. Call: 592-0377.
RESERVATIONS DUE for Clarksburg Council No. 872, Knights of Columbus, Columbus Day recognition night/covered-dish dinner 6 p.m., Oct. 8, Robert Petitto KOC Hall, Clarksburg. Members A-L bring vegetable, M-Z bring dessert. Call: 623-2764.
BLOOD DRIVE noon-6 p.m., Middletown Mall, former Wall Store, South Fairmont. Call: (800) 732-0383.
WHEELING SYMPHONY Youth Concert at Robert C. Byrd High School gymnasium. Times: Middle/high schools, 10:30 a.m.; elementary schools, 10:30 a.m. Cost: $2.
PRAYER MEETING/Bible study 7 p.m., Pentecostal Church of the Living God, Stonewood, Stout Street. Call: 624-0502.
ADULT BIBLE study at St. Barnabas' Chapel, 721 Hall St., Bridgeport, every Wednesday morning. Potluck supper 6 p.m., study 7 p.m. Child care provided. Call: 622-3694.
RUMMAGE SALE at Shinnston First United Methodist Church. Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 4. Call: church office, 592-0637.
HOLY ROSARY Catholic Church, 35 Franklin St., Buckhannon, fall rummage sale 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 4, $1 bag day. Sponsor: Altar and Rosary Society. Proceeds benefit School of Religion.
RUMMAGE SALE 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hammond United Methodist Church, corner of Broadway and Nutter streets, Clarksburg. Oct. 4, $1 bag day. Sponsor: Hammond United Methodist Women. Call: Lois Lattea, 624-4450
THIRD ANNUAL state convention of Korean War Veterans Association of West Virginia, Raleigh County National Guard Armory Civic Center, 200 Armory Drive, Beckley. Banquet: 6:15 p.m. Oct. 3, business meeting: 9:30 a.m. Oct. 4. Call: state President Frank Goff, (304) 722-1204, state Secretary Betty Gainer, (304) 984-1609.
WEST VIRGINIA State Rehabilitation Council meeting 9 a.m.-5 p.m., large conference room in F. Ray Power Building, Division of Rehabilitation Services, Institute. Call: (304) 766-2544, (800) 642-8207, ext. 2544.
KARATE CLASS 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Ages 6 and up. Sponsor: West Milford Police Department. Location: 745-3131.
NUTTER FORT Lions Club meeting, Nutter Fort Community Center. Dinner 6:30 p.m., business meeting 7 p.m. Guest speaker: Cheryl Farley. Call: 622-6643, 622-5551.
"FIT 4" 7 p.m., New Life Baptist Church, 1000 Johnson Ave, Bridgeport. Call: 203-0937.
MEET AUTHOR John Cuthbert 7 p.m., Bridgeport Public Library.
KAREN VURANCH portrays Pearl S. Buck, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and social activist noon, Clarksburg Country Club. Call: The West Virginia Humanities Council, (304) 346-8500.
TALENT FINALS for Salem Apple Butter Festival Talent Contest 7 p.m., Depot Stage, downtown Salem. Call: Venita Zinn, 782-3900.
LITTLE APPLE Dumpling Children's Pageant 3 p.m., Depot Stage during the Salem Apple Butter Festival. Registration: $18. Call: Christy Howell, 782-1930.
ADULT BIBLE study at Christ Episcopal Church, 123 South Sixth St., Clarksburg, every Thursday 10:30 a.m. Healing service and holy communion at noon. Call: 622-3694.
WEST VIRGINIA Conference on Aging at Lakeview Scanticon Resort, Morgantown. Registration: $109. Call: (304) 293-2968.
QUILT SHOW for Salem Apple Butter Festival 1-8 p.m. Oct. 4, noon-8 p.m. Oct. 5, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6, Salem Baptist Church basement, 153 E. Main St., Salem. Entries accepted: 3-7 p.m. Oct. 3, 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 4. No entry fee. Call: Linda D. Hall, 782-3304.
HOME and Lifestyle Show at Meadowbrook Mall. Times: Oct. 4-6, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Oct. 7, noon-6 p.m. Call: 842-5441.
17TH ANNUAL Salem Apple Butter Festival at Depot Park, downtown Salem. Times: Oct. 4-5, noon; Oct. 6, 10 a.m.; Oct. 7, 1-5 p.m. Call: Gary Martin, 782-3565.
WEST VIRGINIA Fossil Club Inc. meeting 7 p.m., Waldomore.
LIONS CLUB of Clarksburg meeting noon, Minard's Spaghetti Inn, Clarksburg. Speaker: Lion Linda Ott, Youth Exchange chairperson of District 29I. Program on youth exchange.
LUCINDA ROSE Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 573, meeting 8 p.m., post home. Call: 842-3496.
BLOOD DRIVE 1-7 p.m., First Baptist Church, U.S. Route 119 South, Grafton. Call: American Red Cross, (800) 732-0383.
SALEM APPLE BUTTER/apple pie contests at Moore's Restaurant, Salem. No fee. Entries accepted until 1:30 p.m. Call: Lou Ann Campbell, 782-4487. Sponsor: Salem Apple Butter Festival.
VETERANS of the Oil & Gas Industries meet at The Wilderness, Jane Lew. Social hour, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon.
SMORGASBORD DINNER 4-7 p.m., Middletown Community Building, state Route 73, south of Middletown Mall, Fairmont. Cost: Adults $7, under 12 $3. Sponsor: Middletown Community Association.
PINE BLUFF Fall Festival 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Pine Bluff Community Center. Music, crafts, vendors, food. To be vendor: 592-1189.
OCTOBER CHESS-Fest. Harrison County Checkmates host scholastic and open chess tournaments at Nutter Fort Elementary School. Registration: Scholastic $10, open tournament $20. Check-in: 8:30 a.m.
WEST VIRGINIA Draft Horse and Mule Association annual fall field day begins at 9 a.m., south of Interstate 68, Bruceton Mills exit. Call: Delmer Hershman, 892-3976.
MIRACLE HEALING and Deliverance Service 7 p.m., Seventh Day Baptist Church, Exit 110 off Interstate 79, Lost Creek. Call: (304) 884-6572.
RESERVATIONS DUE for 18th annual Roosevelt-Wilson Alumni Dinner Oct. 21, YWCA, Washington Avenue, Clarksburg. Cost: $12, mail to: Patricia Kirkpatrick Morris, Route 1, Box 41 B-3, Bridgeport, WV 26330. Call: 623-2580.
FALL RAMP dinner noon-6 p.m., Walkersville Volunteer Fire Department. Cost: Adults, $10, under 12, $5.
CELEBRITY AUCTION 2:30 p.m., Salem Apple Butter Festival, First National Bank, West Union, Salem branch office under drive-through canopy. Call: Donna Hayes, 782-2333.
PARADE for Salem Apple Butter Festival and Salem International University Homecoming 12:30 p.m., Main Street, Salem. Equestrian complement included. Call: Annetta Merritt, 782-2162.
SAM WARNER 5-K Run presented by Salem Apple Butter Festival 9 a.m., begins at East Resources Building, Flinderation Road and ends at Railroad Street, Salem. Registration: $8 by Oct. 6, $11 after. Call: Lisa Nancarrow, 782-1284.
MASTERCUTS STYLISTS give $7 kids haircuts 1-4 p.m., Meadowbrook Mall. Proceeds to help find a cure for breast cancer.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of University Women meeting 12:30 p.m., Minard's Spaghetti Inn. Call: 782-1575.
16TH ANNUAL Mannington Octoberfest 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., downtown Mannington. Car show noon-4 p.m., Mannington Rite Aid.
HABITAT for Humanity Race for Shelter. Forty-mile bike race begins in Salem and ends in Cairo. Proceeds benefit Doddridge/Ritchie Habitat for Humanity. Call: 873-1548.
HOW TO GREEN Your Farm: A 2-Day Workshop on What Plants to grow for a West Virginia Essential Oil Distillery 9 a.m.-5 p.m., multipurpose room next to 911 building, Weston. LaPaix Herb Farm, Alum Bridge. Sponsor: La Paix Herb Farm. To register: Myra Bonhage-Hale, 269-7681, e-mail: lapaix@iolinc.net, on Internet, www.lapaixherbaljourney.com.
FORT NEW Salem Harvest Gathering 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fort New Salem, Route 50, 12 miles west of Salem, exit Route 23. Cost: $5 adults, $3.50 students. Student and group rates available. Call: 782-5245, e-mail: fort@salemiu.edu.
WEST VIRGINIA Mountain Products Craft Store beginner and advance quilt classes. Cost: $35. Call: 622-3304, 884-7920.
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