Fairview Homecoming
The 40th Annual Fairview Homecoming will be on Sunday, June 26th at 12:30 p.m. at the church pavilion on Location Road, St. George. Picnic lunch at 12:30 followed by a short business meeting. Special 40th Anniversary activities are planned. Mowing donations can be made payable to Fairview Cemetery Fund, c/o Mt. Valley Bank, N.A., PO Box 383, Parsons, WV 26287. Everyone welcome!
REVIVAL
The St. George Church of God will have a revival at 6:30 p.m. nightly, June 14- 15- 16 with Brother Jerry Helmick from Elkins. Everyone welcome.
Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction
Parsons Church of God host a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction on June 12, 2016 from 11:00a.m. to 1:30p.m. All proceeds to benefit Young Life Camp. Price: donation
Historical Society meeting
The Tucker County Historical Society will meet Sunday June 12 at 2 p.m. at the Tucker County Historical Society Museum in the Tucker County Annex at 501 Chestnut St., Parsons. Visitors welcome.
Aurora Project to host Alternative Photography Workshop
The Aurora Project will host an Alternative Photography Workshop from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 18. This workshop will be led by Nic Persinger.
Must bring own digital camera or digital images. The workshop costs $30, and includes the price of the print supplies. For more information or reservations, please email info@auroraproject.org or call the Aurora Project at (304) 735-3620.
Miles for Miranda
Miles for Miranda will be at 9 a.m. on Aug. 6 at Mill Race Park. For info see tristateracer.com.
Backyard Orchard Workshop
The Tucker County Extension Office and Dr. Donna Ballard, from Potomac State College, will present a Backyard Orchard Workshop at 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, June 30. The workshop will be held at the Parsons Senior Center, located at 206 Third St., Parsons. Please RSVP by June 24, 2016 to the Tucker County Extension Office 304 – 478-2949 ext:209
Upcoming Canaan Valley Resort Happenings
For additional details on events, call (304) 866-4121 ext. 2678 or www.canaanresort.com
June 11: Blackbird Knob Hike
June 11: Useful Trees & Editable Plants Hike
June 11: Mountaineer Wilderness Survival Skills Class
WVU Extension – Chainsaw Use & Maintenance Workshop
The WV Friends of Firewood project is hosting an evening with an experienced instructor on how to maintain, sharpen and optimize the saw, and basics of safe operation on June 23 to learn about the proper techniques to keep your saws in top running and productive condition. The class will be held at the Parsons Nazarene Church on June 23 at 6 p.m. There is no cost for the class and light refreshments will be served. If you are interested in attending the class, notify the Extension Office by June 20. You can reach the office by calling 304/478-2949 ext:209.
Blackwater Chapter DAR meeting
The Blackwater Chapter, DAR will be holding their monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on June 11, 2016 at Lil Andi’s Restaurant in Parsons. All members are urged to attend for our swearing in of new officers.
Full Board Meeting
The Region VI Workforce Investment Full Board will meet Thursday, June 9 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Marion County Convention & Visitors Bureau in Fairmont. For information contact Barbara J. DeMary at 304-368-9530
Elkins Moose Service Center Lodge #2712
The newly instituted Elkins Moose Service Center Lodge #2712 will meet every first and third Wednesday of the month at the Elkins Library at 6 p.m. All members are invited to attend.