Cruise – In
Troopers Bailey-Workman Memorial Cruise-In
Saturday, May 20 from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. at
Big Otter Volunteer Fire Dept. Parking Lot I-79, Exit 40.
Door Prizes, Auction 1:30 p.m., Concessions, Restrooms, Music
Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, All Makes and Models. Sponsored by Cunningham Motors, Inc. For more information, contact
Mike 304-286-5439 Gary 304-587-4722 Nick 304-372-1687.
Trout Stocking
The following waters were stocked Blackwater River; Brandywine Lake; Buckhannon River; Laurel Fork (Randolph); Middle Fork River; Shavers Fork (Bemis); Shavers Fork (lower section); Shavers Fork (upper section); Spruce Knob Lake; Teter Creek Lake.
Arbor Day Celebrations in Parsons
Mountaineer Garden Club and the City of Parsons will plant a tree in Mill Race Park in celebration of National Arbor Day on Friday, April 28 at 2 p.m.
The garden club will be joined by local 4-H members at 4 p.m. to plant a second tree, also at Mill Race Park. The club and 4-H members will then enjoy a celebration picnic.
National Day of Prayer
There will be a prayer meeting at the City Hall in Thomas led by Dave Goff and at the Community Center in Davis also at noon led by Pastor Neil Parsons in observance if National Day of Prayer.
TVFD Ramp Burgers
The Thomas Volunteer Fire Department Ramp burgers and beans. 3 – 7 p.m. Friday, April 28. Meal; burger, beans, corn muffin and drink $7 , Ramp burger or hamburger $4, cup of beans $2.50. Eat in or take out.
PVFD Children’s Parade
The Parsons Volunteer Fire Department Children’s Parade will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 11. Prizes awarded to first, second and third places.
PVFD Annual Poker Run
The Parsons Volunteer Fire Department Annual Poker Run registration at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 6.
Ramp Dinner
The Mt. Grove Volunteer Fire Department will host a ramp dinner at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 7. Full menu, desserts, and drinks, $10 for adults, children 6-11 $5 and under 6 eat free. Forinfo call Dennis at 304-735-6444.
Barasa to speak at local churches
Reverend Nelson Barasa of Jesus Christ Founder Ministries, Bungoma, Kenya will be speaking in local churches.
On Wednesday, April 26 at 7 p.m. Reverend Nelson Barasa will speak at Dry Fork Assembly of God Church on Bonner Mt. Road
He will speak at Thomas United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 27 at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet
The 39th annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet will be May 18 at Canaan Valley Resort
Nominations for the following awards are being accepted:
- 2017 Tuckineer
- Educator of the Year
- Student of the Year
- Employee of the Year
- Business Person of the Year
- 2017 Community Service Award
Please submit your nominations by May 1st to the Chamber of Commerce Office
Po Box 565 Davis, WV 26260
304-259-5315 or jessica@canaanvalley.org
Banquet tickets can be reserved by contacting the office. Reserve by May 13, tickets are $35 per person.
National Day of Prayer at Courthouse
The National Day of Prayer will be observed at the Tucker County Courthouse Square on at 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 4. All local ministers are invited to speak. Everyone welcome.
Ramp Dinner
St. John’s Youth Fellowship is sponsoring a ramp dinner on Friday, April 28 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ham, corn muffins, white or brown beans, fried potatoes with or without ramps, and a dessert for $10. Everyone welcome.
Trout Fishing Tournament
There will be a fishing tournament on Cheat River on May 6, 2017, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Cheat River Bridge (US 50) to the Cadell Bridge on WV 7 just south of Albright. The event is sponsored by Bob Likens, owner and operator of the Riverview Lounge, LLC. Registration and weigh in will take place at the Riverview Lounge. Entry fee is $20. All contestants must be licensed to fish in West Virginia Registration begins at 9:00 am. All West Virginia fishing regulations apply. West Virginia DNR officials will be at the site. Referees will be placed along the river. Fishing will be allowed during the tournament from the banks or boat. Prizes awarded based upon weight of the catch. First prize: 50% of Gate; Second place: 25% of Gate; 3rd place: 10%. A fish fry will follow the tournament at the Riverview Lounge. For more details, call Bob Likens 304-454-9754.
Women’s Fellowship Day
Women’s Fellowship Day at St. George Church of God 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29. Speakers: Joyce Carr Knotts and Kathy Marsh. Singing, door prizes and lunch available. For more information 304-478-4638.
Spring Sing
There will be a Spring Sing at the Parsons Nazarene Church on Saturday April 29 at 6 p.m., featuring the Goldennaires. Refreshments to Follow. Everyone welcome.
Student Art Show
The annual Student Art Show will be from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 30 at the Davis Fire Hall. Projects can be viewed and voted on from 2 – 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29 and noon – 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 30 at which time the Art Show will begin.
Cortland Foundation’s Pasta Palooza
The Cortland Foundation and Tucker County Prostart program will partner again for its annual Pasta Palooza. From 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 11, Chef and Tucker County High School ProStart program instructor Carrie Shahan and her students will create unique pasta dishes for members of the community and Cortland Acres residents. The event raises money for the Cortland Foundation and ProStart. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are encouraged by e-mailing lnelson@cortlandacres.org or by calling 304-463-4181. Reservations accepted until May 4.
Landmark Commission meeting
Tucker County Historic Landmark Commission will meet, May 8, at the Tucker County Historical Society Museum at 5 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Free Friday
Free Friday will be at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on April 28, at 6 p.m. A free meal consisting of a variety of sandwiches, salads, desserts, and drinks will be served. Everyone is welcome. No donations are ever accepted.
Friends of Cortland meeting
The Friends of Cortland Acres will meet on Monday, May 1, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Nursing Home for their monthly meeting. For more information, call Marie Grafton, Activity Director at 304-463-4181 ext. 218.
