PVFD Raffle
Parsons Volunteer Fire Department is selling chances on items to be given away on May 13. Each chance gives you three chances to win. first place is a Yeti Tundra/4 lb. Yeti Ice/30 Rambler, second place winner will receive a Yeti Soft-Hopper 20/2 lb. Yeti Ice/30 oz Rambler, and the third place winner receives Custom Cornhole boards – Winner’s choice of design. The
PVFD 5th annual poker run
Registration for the PVFD 5th Annual Poker Run will be from 9 – 11 a.m., last bike out will be at 11:15 a.m. with last bike in at 4 p.m. Breakfast available, dinner at 4 p.m. at fire hall. For info contact Karne Bell 304-591-3952; Debbie White 304-478-3433; Kathy DiBacco 304-940-3937; Pauletta Ramsey 304-478-3736.
West Virginia Caring’s Walk for Care
On Sunday, May 21, 2017, West Virginia Caring will hold its annual “Walk for Care” at the Rail Trail parking lot on Rt. 92 in Reedsville. Participants can walk or bike in memory or in honor of a loved one or friend by collecting sponsorships on behalf of themselves or a group. Registration at 1 p.m. with the walk at 2 p.m.. Under 18 years of age must have a parent signature on their form. For information call Kim Riley at 1-800-350-1161 or email kriley@wvcaring.org or stop by the Arthurdale office or at the Reedsville, Encore Resale Shop on Route 7.
Chicken BBQ
The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a benefit chicken barbeque (by Paps Lothes) and bake sale for Jimmy (Floyd) Wilfong on Sunday, May 7 at 1 p.m. at the Mountain Top Senior Center. Meal includes coleslaw, bake beans, bread and dessert. Suggested donation is $8. Parsons Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction
Parsons Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction
will be 1 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at the First Baptist Church. The event is being sponsored by Parsons Revitalization Organization. Tickets are available at City Hall.
Upcoming Canaan Valley Resort Happenings
For additional details on events, call (304) 866-4121 ext. 2678 or www.canaanresort.com May 6: Family Trail Days
Executive Board Meeting
The Region VI Workforce Development Executive Board will meet Thursday, May 11 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Region VI Workforce Development Board Office, 17 Middletown Road, White Hall. For more information about the meeting, contact Maria Larry at 304-368-9530.
Yard/Bake Sale
There will be a yard sale and bake sale from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 at First United Methodist Church in Parsons. Proceeds benefit church projects and missions.
Trout Stocking
The following waters were stocked: Blackwater River; Buckhannon River (rail stocking); Burnsville Tailwaters; French Creek Pond; Horseshoe Run; Seneca Lake; Shavers Fork (Bemis); Shavers Fork (lower section); Shavers Fork (upper section); Spruce Knob Lake; Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters; Summerville Tailwaters; Sutton Tailwaters; Tygart Valley River Headwaters.