Speakeasy Picnic: Speakeasy Singles will have a picnic starting at 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at Shawnee Park in Dunbar. Hot dogs and Polish sausage will be served. The cost is $4 for members, $6 for non- members. Side dishes and desserts are welcome.
Speakeasy Dance: The Speakeasy Singles group is having a dance at 8 p.m. Aug. 9 in the Dunbar National Guard Armory. DJ Randy Justice will provide music. The cost is $8 for members, $10 for non- members. For more information, visit www.speakeasy singles.com or call (304) 345-7180 and leave a message.
NARFE Picnic: The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees Charleston Chapter 0166 will have their annual picnic Friday, Aug. 8, at the Southeast Nazarene Church Fellowship Hall, 5102 MacCorkle Ave., S.E., Kanawha City, at 1:30 p.m. For additional information, contact Robert Hardesty, (304) 346-5250.
Quick Community Center Yard Sale: Quick Community Center will host a yard sale on Saturday, Aug. 9. Tables for the sale will rent at $10 for inside tables and $5 for outside tables. Breakfast and lunch will also be available for sale. For more information or for rentals, call Melva Agee at (304) 965-7073.
New Beginnings Preschool: New Beginnings Preschool at The Charleston Baptist Temple will begin its 2008-2009 school year on Sept. 2. New Beginnings offers a faith-based academic curriculum for children ages 2 through 5. To enroll your child for one of the remaining class spots, call (304) 395-4311.
Health Care Employment Seminar: A free Health Care Career Seminar and review session for the Nursing Entrance Test will be conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, in Wallace Hall, Room 420, at West Virginia State University in Institute. Guest speakers include representatives from CAMC and the Kanawha County Schools/ RESA III SPOKES program, who will discuss employment and training opportunities in the Kanawha Valley. The session also includes a review for the NET test, which is required for entrance into the West Virginia State Community and Technical College Nursing Program or the Garnet Career Center Licensed Practical Nursing program. Registration is required by calling (304) 755-5536 and leaving your name, telephone number and the name of the workshop for which you are registering.
Family Swim & Movie: The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is hosting Family Swim and Movie Night on Friday, Aug. 8. Swimming will be from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a movie from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The free event also features popcorn and drinks. For more information, call Kris Lawrence, (304) 348-6404.
Girl Scout Cookies: The Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council Service Center are selling Girl Scout cookies – Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs and many others – through Aug. 8. Cookies are $3.50 per box or $42 for a mixed case (12 boxes). You may also purchase cookies to donate to a local food pantry. Visit the center at 210 Hale St. in Charleston or call (304) 345-7722 to order or obtain more information.
Christian Women’s Brunch: Charleston Christian Women are sponsoring the “Back To School in Style” brunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, in the Chilton House restaurant, 2 Sixth Ave., St. Albans. Jean Heindel, owner of Childhood Treasures, will present a children’s style show. Marilou Johnson, a former elementary school teacher from Lock Haven, Pa., will speak on the topic “Find Your Way Through Fear, Stress and Disappointment.” Free nursery is available by reservation. The cost for brunch is $12. For reservations, call Tina at (304) 744-6914 or (304) 546-8212, or send e-mail to cwvcw@yahoo .com. Deadline for reservations is Aug. 15.
Greece/Italy Trip: A 10-day trip to Greece and Italy is being organized for area residents during students’ 2009 spring break. The cost is $2,336 per student and $2,696 per adult. Additional excursions are available, including Florence ($95) and a Greek evening out ($60). A $90 deposit is required, and prices will change in late September. For more information, contact Gloria Swecker, (304) 965-1193.
EBHS Alumni Band: The East Bank High School Pioneer Alumni Band will play at the annual EBHS Alumni Dinner Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Charleston Civic Center. Anyone who was in the band, including majorettes, is invited to participate. Rehearsals will start at 7 p.m. each Monday, beginning Aug. 25 (no rehearsal on Sept. 1, Labor Day) at East Bank Middle School. An extra rehearsal begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. No auditions are necessary; just bring your instrument or baton. For more information, contact the alumni band director, Jim Anderson, at [email protected].
Book Festival Volunteers: Organizers of the West Virginia Book Festival are seeking volunteers to assist with the Oct. 11-12 event at the Charleston Civic Center. Volunteers will help in a variety of ways, including set-up, break-down, assisting authors and presenters and assisting with the used book sale, Festival Marketplace, children’s programs, crafts and information tables. The deadline for volunteers to apply is Aug. 15. Volunteer applications are available online at www.wvbook festival.org or call (304) 343-4646, ext. 246, for more information.
Punt, Pass & Kick: Charleston Parks and Recreation will host the 2008 Punt, Pass and Kick competition at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Charleston. For more information, call Kris Lawrence (304) 348-6404.
Clendenin Fall Festival: The GFWC Clendenin Woman’s Club is busy planning for the 29th Annual Fall Festival, which will be held on Sept. 27. All crafters, clubs, church groups and food vendors are invited to participate. Spaces are $20 until Sept. 15 and $25 afterward. To reserve space or receive more information, call Cindy Dye at (304) 548-6577 or Becky McLaughlin at (304) 548-8104. The club would also like to extend an invitation to anyone interested in participating in the parade. There will be a float contest with cash prizes for first and second place.
Gardening Workshops: The West Virginia State University Extension Service Agriculture and National Resources Program will present a series of workshops through October, with locations to be determined. They include “Food Storage & Preservation” ($10) on Aug. 26, “Drip Irrigation Basics” ($20) on Aug. 19, “Rain Garden Design” (free) on Sept. 24 and “Composting 101” ($20) on Oct. 22. To register or receive more information, call (304) 766-5711.
‘Nutcracker’ Auditions: The Charleston Ballet will hold auditions for roles in the Dec. 19-20 production of “The Nutcracker Ballet” at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences. Auditions will be held at the Charleston Ballet studios on Virginia Street East from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. Students auditioning must be enrolled as a student at the American Academy Ballet, at least 9 years old and should be dressed for ballet class (leotards, etc.). Roles are available for various ages from 9 through teens. Students must have had some previous ballet training and be able to attend all specified rehearsals. Call the Charleston Ballet for more information at (304) 342-6541.
Dance Workshop: Gerard Murphy, a line dance choreographer and instructor from Nova Scotia, Canada, will conduct a one-day line dance workshop on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Elks Lodge in Charleston. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The workshop will begin at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $40, which includes lunch and the evening dance. For more information, contact Becky Stone at (304) 949-3973 (e-mail: [email protected]) or Sandy Crist at (304) 779-9109 (e- mail: [email protected]).
YMCA After-School Program: Registration for the Charleston YMCA after-school program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade is underway. Middle school students will be housed at St. Mark’s Church in Charleston. Pick-up service will be available at Chamberlain Elementary School, Charleston Catholic High School, Holz Elementary, Horace Mann Middle, J.E. Robins Elementary, John Adams Middle, Kanawha City Elementary, Kenna Elementary, Mountaineer Montessori and at Overbrook, Piedmont, Ruffner, Sacred Heart, St. Agnes, Watts and Weberwood elementary schools. Immunization records are required at registration. For more information, call Michelle Lewis, 340-3535.
Health Class: As part of FamilyCare Health Center’s expanding education program, certified diabetes educator/registered dietitian Grace Gibson will present “Cooking With Grease: How Bad Can It Be? Trans Fats, Cholesterol and Others” on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The free program runs from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Family Enrichment Center, 1701 Fifth Ave., Charleston. Refreshments and door prizes will be available. To reserve a seat or find out more, call Suzanne Riley, 720-4851, Ext. 8131.
SHS ’88 Reunion: Sissonville High School Class of 1988 members are requested to visit www.shs20.com for information regarding the 20th-year reunion. It will be held Aug. 15 through Aug. 17. Activities include dinner for adults and a picnic for the family. If you have not been contacted, call Becky Anderson Stricklen at 984- 2888 or e-mail [email protected], or Laura Boggess Casto at 988- 0528 or e-mail [email protected]. You can also register on the Web site.
Pooches’ Pool: The North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., will open its swimming pool to dogs from 5 to 7:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, through Friday, Aug. 15, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. There is no fee to participate, although donations of dog food and supplies will be accepted for the Kanawha Charleston Humane Shelter. For more information, contact Cheryl Gaynor at 348-8008 or [email protected]
Aluminum Donations: The Ronald McDonald House collects aluminum tabs from soda cans, old telephones and used computer ink cartridges. They can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. at 302 30th St., Charleston (near CAMC Memorial).
Preschool Openings: Christ Church United Methodist’s preschool, The Growing Place, 1221 Quarrier St., Charleston, has openings for the coming school year. The Growing Place offers W.Va. Pre-K. For more information, contact Kim Kristic at 342-0192.
Zumba: Two new Zumba fitness classes are beginning at North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., in Charleston. The classes will be: Beginner’s Zumba, Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with instructor Fran Anderson – this class will feature Zumba combining Latin rhythms with cardiovascular exercise to create an aerobic routine that is fun and easy to follow; Zumba Basics and Toning, Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m., with instructor Debbie Sizemore – this class will feature modifications to accommodate all fitness levels from the young to the very young at heart, and is a low- impact fitness program that combines Latin rhythms with fun, simple movements to provide a safe cardiovascular exercise. Either class is $20 for four weeks. Contact Tonya at 348-6884 for information.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., will be hosting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:15 to 8 p.m. The classes are for ages 15 to adult. The cost is $30 for four weeks, one night weekly and $55 for four weeks, two nights weekly. The instructor will be Butch Hiles, highest-ranked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor in the area. Contact Tonya Cummings at 348-6884 for more information.
Pre-K Program: The Learn and Play Center in the Schoenbaum Family Enrichment Center is accepting applications for its Pre-K and child- care program. Students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1. For information, call Sharon Bowles, 414-4420.
Cabin Creek Book: “Pictorial History of Cabin Creek,” a 223-page book with more than 400 photographs and a brief history of each community, is available at Billo’s in Eskdale and Chelyan and Frog Creek Books, Capitol Market, Charleston, or it may be ordered directly from author Dale Payne, Route 3, Box 75, Fayetteville, W.Va. 25840. Each book is $25, plus $4 shipping/handling.
Cabin Creek Photos: More vintage photographs of the Cabin Creek area and the different communities, especially pictures of the schools, churches, businesses or different events on Cabin Creek are being sought by a Fayette County author/historian. If you have any of these that you would like to share with others or old family photographs from the first part of the 1900s that you would like to see appear in “A Pictorial History of Cabin Creek Vol. II, contact Dale Payne, Route 3, Box 75, Fayetteville, W.Va. 25840; 304-574- 3354 or [email protected]
Preschool Enrollment: The Bream Center at Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church at 317 Washington St. West, Charleston, is enrolling for the 2008-2009 school year. Preschool classes for ages 2 to 5 are available, with early arrival and after-school care. For more information, contact Georgeanne Leake at 346-2551.
First Presbyterian Preschool: First Presbyterian Church Preschool on Leon Sullivan Way in downtown Charleston is accepting registrations for its 1-year-old classes. To be eligible for the class, children must be 1 year old by Sept. 1, 2008. Classes meet once a week from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Call the preschool office for more information, 343-8961, ext. 128 or e-mail at [email protected].
School Enrollment: Bible Baptist Christian School is accepting enrollment applications for the 2008-2009 school year. Bible Baptist Christian School encompasses grades K-12.
Public Notice: Lower Elk River Ministry Association Food Pantry, 1 Timberdale Lane, Pinch, W.Va. 25156, provides USDA Commodities. In accordance with civil rights policy, the USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against by any USDA-related activity should write to the USDA, Director: Office of Civil Rights, Room 326, W. Whitten Bald, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410. Tom Knopp, director.
DuPont Retirees: The DuPont retirees breakfast club meets at 7 a.m. on the first Monday of each month in the Shoney’s restaurant on the boulevard in Charleston. “Koolie” is the host. For more information, call Don Bibbee, 744-8810, or Koolie in the evenings at 965-1623.
EBHS ’60s Reunion/Dance: On Friday, Sept. 26, the second Annual Reunion Dance for the East Bank High School graduates of 1960 through 1969 will be held at the Beni Kedem Shrine Center, beside the Charleston Civic Center. Sixties-era dance music will feature the Fabulous Esquires (Larry Kopelman) and the Rhapsody Variety Band (Jim Anderson). Dress is casual. A free tailgate party will include barbecues, hot dogs and nachos. Special recognition will be given to the EBHS Classes of 1963 and 1968. Door prizes will be awarded. The cost is $25 per person (which includes food). Participants may also BYOB and snacks. To find out more, contact Carol O’Meara (Carpenter) at 949-2036; 13517 Nancy Ave., Chesapeake, W.Va. 25315; or [email protected]. Reservation forms are available from the class contacts, on-line from Jim Anderson at [email protected] or by mail from Larry Kopelman, 9 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston, W.Va. 25302.
EBHS Dinner/Dance: The annual East Bank High School Alumni Dinner/ Dance will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Charleston Civic Center. A social hour will start at 5:30 p.m., followed by the dinner/dance. Anyone who attended or graduated from EBHS or who taught there is invited; reservations are required, and reservation letters will be mailed in August. James K. McCune, Class of 1963, will be the Alumnus of the Year. For more information, call Nancy Pat Maloney, (304)-595-1040 or Hope Stanley, (304)-949-2931. Visit the Pioneer Web site: http://[email protected]/Pioneers71/index.html
EBHS Golf Tournament: The East Bank High School Alumni Association will host a golf tournament on Friday, Sept. 26, at Little Creek Park. Tournament proceeds will go to the Dana and Ethel Irving Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact Sallie Pat Tackett at 595-1626.
YMCA Preschool: Registration for the Charleston YMCA of the Kanawha Valley’s 2008-2009 preschool, for ages 3 to 5, is underway. Enrollment will be ongoing until classes are full. For more information, call 304-340-3535.
Tyler Mtn. Y Preschool: The Tyler Mountain YMCA, 5113 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, is accepting fall 2008 half-day preschool registrations for ages 3 to 5. The registration fee is $35 (one- time-only fee). For more information, call Jason Wilson, 776-3323.
Cookbook: The Arc of The Three Rivers, a nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is selling a fundraising cookbook titled “A Recipe Collection.” The cookbooks are $12 or buy three or more for $10 apiece. All proceeds will go toward client activities and programs. Cook for a good cause with The Arc. Contact Nicky Richard at 344-3403 or [email protected] to purchase your copy.
Infant Care Class: FamilyCare offers a two-hour class to help new parents learn to care and feed their newborn babies. Topics discussed include diapering, swaddling, SIDS prevention, bathing, signs of illness, cord and circumcision care, breastfeeding and more. The class meets once a month. To register, call Debi Ellis at 757-6999 ext. 80 or e-mail at [email protected].
Childbirth Classes: FamilyCare is offering ongoing childbirth education classes in the Charleston area. The classes discuss birth options, the labor process, medications and more. This class series meets for two Thursdays each month from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is required, and Medicaid patients are welcome. To register, contact Debi Ellis at 757-6999 ext. 80 or [email protected].
Overeaters Anonymous: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. on Thursdays in the Salvation Army Citadel Church, 301 Mary St., Charleston. For more information, call Jane at 344-0042.
Cookbook: Central United Methodist Church, 731 Bigley Ave., on Charleston’s West Side, has compiled a cookbook of recipes from members and friends of the church. The cost is $10, with proceeds going to the United Methodist Women for missions. For more information or to purchase a copy of the book, contact the church at 343-3059, Doris Parkins at 343-1935, or Mary Lucas at 965-5247.
Free Clothing: Jordan Light Missionary Baptist Church, 801 Upper Wills Creek Road, Elkview (bottom of Jordan Hill), has a clothes closet for anyone needing free clothes. The closet is open the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and at other times by appointment. Contact Carol Holley or Ruth Dawson for more information.
Kickboxing Classes: Kickboxing classes are offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston. The class is suitable for learning self-defense or for fighting competitively. The cost is $20 a month for one class a week, $35 a month for twice a week.
Elk River Exercise Room: Elk River Community and Education Center’s Exercise Room has a wide variety of treadmills, elliptical trainers and weight equipment available for use by the public. The cost to use the exercise room is $1 per session. Volunteers are on- site to assist with the equipment and any questions. Call 965-3722 for more information on the Elk River Community and Education Center’s Exercise Room, which is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and Monday through Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.
Entertainment Books: The Charleston West Lions Club is selling entertainment books containing coupons good at area restaurants and other businesses. Books are $25 each, with money from sales going to the Lions Club’s sight fund. To purchase a book, call Evelyn Coleman, 768-7400, or Phyllis Fisher, 344-2260.
Debt Management: The Kanawha Institute for Social Research & Action Inc. is accepting applications for the KISRA Debt Management Program. Anyone interested in participating should call 768-1300 for more information. This program is sponsored in part by The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. KISRA, a HUD-certified Housing Counseling Agency and Community Housing Development Organization, is also the faith-based and community-serving initiative of Ferguson Memorial Baptist Church.
KISRA Savings: The Kanawha Institute for Social Research & Action Inc. is accepting applications for an Individual Development Savings Program. Anyone interested in participating should call 768-1300 for more information. KISRA, a HUD-certified Housing Counseling Agency and Community Housing Development Organization, is also the faith- based and community-serving initiative of Ferguson Memorial Baptist Church.
Kanawha History Book: “Kanawha Co., WV Deaths 1853-1900” is available from the West Virginia Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 249, Elkview, WV 25071. “Volume 1 A-L” and “Volume II M-Z & Slaves” are $28 each, which includes shipping and handling. For more information, call 304-965-1179 Monday or Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Youth Science Class: David Hartley, West Virginia Extension 4-H Youth Development agent, will be holding a monthly program/class in the Science Room at the Elk River Community Center. All youth from local communities are welcome to participate. Dates and times will be announced in the near future. If you are interested or need more information, call the center at 965-3722.
Army Reserves Cookbook: The U.S. Army Reserves 38th RSG Family Readiness Volunteers are selling cookbooks containing over 400 of their favorite recipes. All proceeds benefit their Family Support Group. To order, send $15 to 101 Lakeview Drive, Charleston, W.Va. 25313 Attn: Family Support. Make checks payable to 38th ODGP. The cookbook will be mailed directly to you within a few weeks.
SoLife Singles: The SoLife Christian singles group for ages 30 to 55 meets on the first Friday of each month in churches throughout Kanawha and Putnam counties. For more information about SoLife, call 727-4907 or e-mail [email protected].
Problem Eaters Anonymous: Has everything else failed? Problem Eaters Anonymous is a 12-step solution based on the text of Alcoholics Anonymous. The group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. on Mondays in the Nitro Baptist Church and from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays at 1601 Virginia St. East in Charleston. There are no dues or fees. For directions or questions, call Jane M. at 755-1173.
Utility Assistance: If you are having a problem with a utility company and been unable to resolve the problem, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia maintains a staff of consumer affairs technicians who can answer questions and may be able to help. For more information, call 1-800-642-8544 or log on to www.psc.state.wv.us.
MADD: The Mothers Against Drunk Driving Southeastern Affiliate is seeking volunteers to work with families who have been injured or experienced a loss due to drunk driving. Volunteers are also needed to help with public awareness events, prevention education, activism, office support, court monitoring, and to serve on the affiliate advisory committee. For more information, call 776-0222.
Literacy Speakers: Literacy Volunteers of Kanawha County, Inc., is making speakers available to area organizations to discuss the group’s work with its clients, and the availability of opportunities for service to improve the quality of life for those clients. Literacy Volunteers have from three to four training classes a year to train volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with clients. For more information, call 343-7323 (343-READ) or e-mail Literacy Volunteers at [email protected].
Quilters Needed: Patches and Pieces Quilting Club is looking for quilters to add to the club. Beginners are welcome. The club is starting a new project now. For more information, call Betty Witt at 346-7600.
Quilters Needed: The Peacemakers quilting group at the Elk River Community Center is seeking quilters to help with a backlog of quilts and a special quilting project. The Peacemakers donate all receipts to charitable and non-profit causes. Anyone interested in more information should call coordinator Mildred Lyons at 965-1961 or 965-3722.
Book Donations: The Elk Valley Branch Library is accepting donations of paperback and hardback fiction books. For more information, telephone the library at 965-3636.
GED Class: The Kanawha County Schools/RESA III Adult Basic Education program is offering a free GED and basic skills class from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday at the Elk River Community Center in Elkview. To enroll in the class, call 755-5536 and leave your name and a telephone number where you may be reached.
Genealogy Assistance: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints offers genealogical help at its facility on McClure Parkway, Charleston, next to Flinn Elementary School. Workers will help with research, and there are computers, microfilm and microfiche readers and books available. The service is free, although there is a small charge for films ordered from Salt Lake City. Hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call Betty Y. Montgomery at 984- 9292.
Second Seating: The YWCA of Charleston is seeking donations of new and good quality used furniture and household items to sell at its Second Seating store at 412 Elizabeth St. in Charleston. Quality gently used furniture or household items, and donations of upholstered items and dressers, beds, bedroom suites and wall art are also needed. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. To arrange for pick-up of larger pieces of furniture, call 344-1348. Donations are tax-deductible.
Genealogy Books: The West Virginia Genealogical Society has many books for researching for sale (census, births, deaths, cemeteries). For a complete listing and prices, call (304) 965-1179, Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cemetery Upkeep: Donations for the upkeep of the Reed-Stephenson Cemetery may be made to the Reed-Stephenson Cemetery Fund at the Clay County Bank in Clay.
LERMA: The Lower Elk River Ministry Association will be open each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon with food and clothing. For more information, call Ellen at 965-6703 or Joyce at 965-0345.
Sight & Sound Program: The Elk Lions Club accepts donations of hearing aids and eyeglasses at the following locations: Kroger at Crossings Mall, Elk River Community and Education Center, Gibson’s Dental Office, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Whittington’s Optometry, Charleston Elks Lodge #202, the Elk Valley Public Library and Elkview Middle School. For more information about donations to this charitable effort or joining the Elk Lions Club, call 965- 3125.
Elk History Book: The Elk-Blue Creek Historical Society’s two- volume, hardback history books are available for purchase. Volume I is $40 and Volume II is $48, with no duplications in the stories. The books include general, family, business and service histories. The Elk-Blue Creek Historical Society is a nonprofit volunteer organization. To order, call 984-3616, 965-5016 or 562-4717.
Exercise Group: The Elk Valley Exercise Group meets at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2626 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston, from 9 to 10 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Line/Pattern Dancing: The Extreme Country Dance Club sponsors a line and patterned partner dance and classes every Friday evening at the Elk Elementary Center in Crede. Beginning and intermediate line dance classes are conducted from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Patterned partner classes are held from 7:30 to 8 p.m. An open dance is held from 8 to 10:30 p.m., with music supplied by a DJ. Admission is $5 for nonmembers and $3 for members. For further information, e-mail [email protected] or call 949-3973, 779-9109 or 346-7467.
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