What's Happening

Cakewalk/Hotdog sale at the St. George United Methodist Church at  6 p.m.,  Aug. 24.    Racheall Owens is running for Little Miss Mt. Lion.

Arthurdale Heritage’s Ice Cream Social will be held at  5 p.m. at the historic Center Hall along Rt. 92.  There will be games for kids, face painting, hot dogs, sloppy joes, homemade desserts, ice cream and a cake walk. Coordinated by Arthurdale Heritage’s junior board members, the evening will be...

There will be a cake walk on August 24 on The Courthouse Square beginning at 7 p.m.  The event is sponsored by Irons Chapel Church and will be cancelled in the event of rain.

Ongoing farmers markets will be as follows: Wednesdays in Parsons, from 9 a.m. -noon, at Mill Race Park Fridays in Davis, from 4-6 p.m., at Boomtown Java Third Saturday of September and the last Saturday of October, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Hendricks Park.  Monthly workshop at 1 p.m. Rain or...

Kimmy Clements, with Potomac Highlands Food & Farm, is collaborating with area-natives, Kyle Weaner and Gabriel Rogers, in creating Food and Farm Workshops to begin in September!!!  To introduce the idea, they will be hosting a Cook-Off between Kyle and Kimmy on Saturday, August 24, of the Tucker County Fair...

The Tucker County Historical Society is beginning a new oral history project to interview and preserve the stories of our county’s senior citizens.  Interested candidates should be age 80 or over and lived in Tucker County most of their life.  If you or a family member are interested or have...

Cornhole Tournament, Chicken Dinners, Bounce Houses, Raffles/Many Prizes and at dark a Glow Dance Party with DJ, Dancing, Bounce Houses, and Glowing. Saturday Aug. 31 at the Thomas Community Center. Registration noon. Tournament Starts at 1p.m. All proceeds will go to the TCHS Cheerleaders and help Carson Dearborn for his...

The monthly sing of the St. George Charge will be held this Saturday, Aug. 24. The sing will start at 7 p.m. at Leadmine United Methodist Church.

On Saturday, Aug. 24 at 8 a.m., meet at the Refuge parking lot at the Camp 70 trailhead for Camp 70 Exploration, led by naturalist Jackie Burns. The Refuge was established to conserve wetlands and migratory birds. On this walk we will explore topics including invasives, succession, wetlands and the creation...

There will be a Cake-Anything Walk on Aug. 3 starting at 7 p.m.  It will be at the  Courthouse Square and is sponsored by the Parsons Volunteer Ladies Auxiliary.

Geology Rocks at Blackwater Falls State Park Tuesday, July 30, 2013 7:30 p.m. Geology! Rocks - Don’t know limestone from sandstone or granite from gravel! An evening program to teach, explain and explore the mysteries of ‘rock’ meets in Blackwater Falls Lodge. Wednesday, July 31, 2013 10 a.m. meet at...

Tucker County Special Kennel Fund  will sponsor a Yard Sale on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3 at the Senior Center (Outside). All proceeds for shelter needs

The Taste of Tucker Farmers Markets have officially opened in all locations.  Four students from Tucker County High School represented the growing community at the first market in Davis with over a dozen different vegetables plus baked goods. Taste of Tucker Farmers Market Schedule: Wednesdays in Parsons, from 9 a.m.-noon,...

Two birdwalks, both led by volunteer Steve Kimbrell, will highlight this weekend’s activities at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge. On Aug. 3, at 7:30 am, join Steve for an “Early Bird Walk”. If you’re an early bird, you’ll get the worm this morning! Steve will take you on a special...

Monday Night Powder Puff To All Lady Bowlers, We are going to try again to have our picnic on August 12 at 6 p.m. This time you won’t be called, so if you can make it please call Elaine 304-478-2104 by August 8. Bring a dish to pass and meat...

Heart of the Highlands Trails is hosting a community trail work weekend Saturday and Sunday, August 3 and 4. Meet at 9:30 at the intersection of Route 32 and Canaan Loop Road (Canaan Heights). Tools and instruction will be provided. Volunteers are asked to wear long pants, boots, and gloves....

Sanitarian James Snyder announced that the Tucker County Health Department will be conducting Food Handler’s Training Classes at the Senior Center in Parsons, on Wednesday, Aug.7 at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.  Those persons will be issued a food handler’s permit which will be good for two years.  A $10...

The Friends of the Mountaintop Public Library are having a Garden Party on Saturday, August 3, 2013.  The Party will be from 4 to 7 p.m. and is at the home of Steve and Katie White on Timberline Road.  Featured will be music by Aurora Celtic, food and drink, and...

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Tucker County Solid Waste Authority is scheduled for Tuesday August 6, 2013 at 3 p.m.  at the  Tucker County Solid Waste Authority Office, 407 William Avenue, Davis.

Craft-Yard-Bake Sale on July 27, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Irons Chapel Church on Pheasant Run Road in Kerens.  Sale benefits Fellowship Hall Building Fund.