What's Happening

Five Rivers Public Library will celebrate Library Week from Sept. 7 – 13.  Sign up daily at the Library for daily drawings of gift certificates and enjoy movies.  Call the Library at 304-478-3880 for more info.

Garrett College’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development division has scheduled a Commercial Driver’s License, learner’s permit prep course on August 23 and 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mountaintop Truck Driving Institute in Grantsville.  For additional information contact Terry Beachy, Northern Outreach Center Coordinator, at 301-895-4700 or via...

Mountaintop Library Book Sale on Saturday, August 30; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Shop & Save parking lot. Lots of gently used books. Proceeds goes towards the Run For It 2014 Building Matching Fund.

Open Auditions for VFTE Community Theater Ensemble- Legend of Sleepy Hollow will be on Friday, Aug. 22 at 7p.m. at Thomas Education Center on Brown St. in Thomas.  This is radio show style with no memorization required.

All retired school employees and families are invited to a picnic this Thursday, Aug. 21, at noon at Mill Race Park.  Bring a covered dish. Tableware and drinks provided.  Come join in the fellowship with fellow retirees.

Mountaintop Library Book Sale on Saturday, August 30; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Shop & Save parking lot. Lots of gently used books. Proceeds goes towards the Run For It 2014 Building Matching Fund.

The Parsons Chaper No. 91, OES and Pythagoras Lodge No. 128 A.F. & A.M. will hold their annual picnic on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. in the St. George Park.  Everyone please bring a covered dish and an item for the door prize drawing

Peabody and Wanda’s famous baked steak Friday, August 22, at the Tucker County Fair at Camp Kidd. The meals prepared and served by First United Methodist Church of Parsons include a six ounce baked steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, applesauce, hot roll, dessert and a drink Adults $10, Kids...

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Refuge 20th Anniversary Celebration. Saturday, August 16, starting at 7 am, at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Join us for a morning of activities, tours, exhibits, refreshments, and celebration. 7 a.m.: Celebration of Birds Birdwalk. Join us for this early morning birdwalk and see the wonderful variety and beauty of...

Loren Metzner is starting a Celebrate Recovery Step study in the area for both men and women.  No start date has been set, but if you are interested call him at 478-3439.  Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program for anyone who struggles with a hurt, habit, or hang-up that...

There will be a Chicken Burn on Aug. 9  at 11 a.m. at the Parsons Volunteer Fire Department.  Half chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert, roll and drink.  Sponsored by the PVFD Ladies Auxiliary.

The Region VI Workforce Investment Executive Board will meet Thursday, Aug. 14 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Region VI Workforce Investment Board Office, 17 Middletown Road in White Hall. For more information about the meeting, contact Barbara J. DeMary at 304-368-9530.

Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family.  Call today for free screenings or referrals.   800-431-1754

Broaddus Hospital is sponsoring the Barbour County Safety Fair, on Saturday, August 9 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Barbour County Fair Grounds. There will be games, educational sessions, demonstrations and giveaways, door prize drawings that include bicycles, electronics, and various gift cards. Other sponsors for the event...

The Friends of the Mountaintop Public Library are having a Garden Party and Silent Auction on Saturday, August 2 from 4-7 p.m. at the home of Steve and Katy White on Timberline Road in Canaan Valley.  Call 304-463-4582 for tickets.

There will be a Pancake Breakfast on Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. - noon at the Davis Fire Hall. Benefits the Davis Volunteer Fire Department.

There will be a Benefit Yard and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. - ? Friday, Aug. 1 and Saturday, Aug. 2, 83 Clay St at the Wilfong residence, Blackman Heights.  Proceeds benefit Rodney and Beulah Burns

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 10 a. m. Bugs, Beetles and Butterflies – What is the difference between an insect and a bug? At Harold Walters Nature Center 11 a.m. Butterfly Wings Craft - Harold Walters Nature Center. 12:30 p.m. Creepy Critters Craft – Meet in Harold Walters Nature Center. 1...

From bluegrass to blues, from country to folk-rock, an eclectic array of music is on tap at Arthurdale Heritage’s 2014 New Deal Festival. Performing on the main Center Hall stage are: Soup Camel, Mahajibee Blues, Elmer Rich & Friends, and LoganTown Bluegrass Music. The New Deal Festival gates open at...