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Wednesday, Sept. 4
Smithers Walking Group: An early morning walking group meets at 6 a.m. Wednesdays at the Gateway Center, 2 Greyhound Lane, Smithers, for a one-hour, two-mile trip around the city. To register or receive more information, go to members.activeswv.org/member-application.
Cemetery Nature Walks: History, Flora and Fauna walks start at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through September (except Sept. 18) at Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum, 1554 Farnsworth Drive, ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä. For more information, call 304-348-8010.
Special Needs Tennis: Tennis for Fun, free tennis play for those with special needs of all ages, happens from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the YMCA of Kanawha Valley, in partnership with West Virginia Special Olympics. No tennis experience is necessary. Additional volunteers are welcome. An awards banquet for players and volunteers is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Sept. 11. To find out more, go to Facebook at Tennis for Fun WV or call 304-340-3527.
Montgomery Library Storytimes: Storytimes for children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers start at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Montgomery Public Library, 507 Ferry St. in Montgomery. For more information, call 304-442-5665.
S.C. Author Appearance: “An Evening with Stan Zimmerman†will start at 5:30 p.m. at the South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave. in South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä. Zimmerman has written for television shows such as “The Golden Girls,†“The Gilmore Girls†and “Roseanne.†He will discuss and sign copies of his new memoir, “The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore,†during the event. Copies of Zimmerman’s book, which retails for $17.95, will be available for purchase during his appearance and at Plot Twist Books at 209 D St. in South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä.
Thursday, Sept. 5
SCPL Storytime: The South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave. in South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä, will have a storytime program from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Storytimes are offered every Thursday and Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the library.
‘Office Hours’: The South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave. in South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä, offers “Office Hours†computer assistance to adults from noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays and noon to 5 p.m. Fridays. Assistance includes instruction in basic digital literacy, setting up email accounts, exploring basic software, setting up new devices, and more. To make an appointment or find out more about the program, call 304-744-6561.
RHS LSIC Meeting: Riverside High School, 1 Warrior Way in Belle, will host a Local School Improvement Council meeting at 4:30 p.m. Call 304-348-1996 for more information.
Sissonville Community Christmas: A planning meeting for individuals, businesses and church, school or other civic groups to discuss the Sissonville Community Christmas program will begin at 5 p.m. at the Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä.
GOP Headquarters Opening: All Republicans are invited to the grand opening of the Putnam County Republican election headquarters at 6 p.m. at 109 Liberty Park Drive in Hurricane.
Beta Sigma Phi: ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä City Council of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority will meet in the St. Anthony Church Activity Building, 1027 Sixth St. in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä. The executive board meeting will start at 6:45 p.m. The business meeting will begin at 7 p.m., conducted by President Suzann Pattern. All presidents, council members and committee members need to attend and all chapter members are invited to attend.
Friday, Sept. 6
‘Cooking for One’: Kanawha Valley Senior Services, 1710 Pennsylvania Ave. in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä, has “Cooking for One†classes on Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Presented in conjunction with the West Virginia State University Extension Service, the class is open to up to 25 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a space or receive more information, contact Erin Martin at 304-348-0707.
Friday Night Jam: No Regrets will perform at the Friday Night Jam at the Elk River Community and Education Center, 1078 Main St. in Elkview. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission is $5; children 12 and younger are admitted free. Concessions will be available. The center’s thrift store will be open from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call the center at 304-965-3722.
Summer Dog Swim: A dog swim will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the North ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave. in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä, from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 304-348-6860 for more information.
Mystery Dinner Theater: The South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Chamber of Commerce will present “Peril in the Poconos,” an interactive mystery dinner theater performed by Murder & Merriment, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Holiday Inn and Suites ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä West, 400 Second Ave., S.W., in South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä. Nonrefundable tickets are $55 each. Reservations are required; contact the South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Chamber of Commerce at www.southcharlestonchamber.org/events or 304-744-0051.
Saturday, Sept. 7
C.C. Community Yard Sale: The annual Campbells Creek Community Yard Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ken Ellis Memorial Park, across from the northeast ballfield approximately three miles along Campbells Creek Road. All yard sale vendors, crafters, artists, direct sales vendors, produce vendors, baked goods sellers, and politicians are all welcome to set up for $5 per space. For more information or to reserve a vending space, call Rhonda Hudson at 304-356-6343.
S.A. Pancake Breakfast: A pancake breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 73, 1011 Pennsylvania Ave. in St. Albans. For mroe details, phone 304-721-8699.
Clendenin Area Fall Cleanup: A Kanawha County-sponsored fall cleanup/residential refuse collection event will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the former Herbert Hoover High School site near Clendenin (5856 Elk River Road, North). Other fall cleanups are scheduled for the Moses parking lot in South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä on Sept. 21 and the AEP parking lot behind the Cabin Creek Go-Mart on Oct. 5. For more information, including what items can and cannot be accepted at the cleanups, call the Kanawha County Planning and Development Office at 304-357-0570.
Great Kanawha Cleanup: Sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s Make It Shine Program, the annual Great Kanawha River Cleanup is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon. Cleanup sites include Winfield Beach, St. Albans Roadside Park, the South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä boat ramp, and Kanawha Falls at Glen Ferris. Other clean-up sites could be added as the event nears. During the event, local volunteers will remove tons of litter from the banks of the Kanawha River and haul it off for proper disposal. Last year’s cleanup saw 55 volunteers collect more than 2.5 tons of trash and 41 tires. Those wishing to volunteer for thiecleanup are urged to register with the WVDEP so enough supplies can be obtained for each location. The WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) will supply bags and gloves for volunteers and arrange for trash to be hauled away. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt. To volunteer, or suggest a cleanup location, contact the WVDEP’s Chris Cartwright at 304-389-8389 or christopher.j.cartwright@wv.gov.
Clendenin 5K Run/Walk: The Dave Fields Memorial 5K Run/Walk will begin at 9 a.m. at 103 First St. in Clendenin. Registration is $25 per runner/walker. Honoring the memory of Kanawha Valley runner and coach Dave Fields, the 5K is held in conjunction with the Chili’N on the Elk Chili Cook-Off and Beer and Wine Festival later in the day. To register in advance or learn more about the 5K Run/Walk, go to runsignup.com/.
West Side Cleanup: The West Side Neighborhood Association will sponsor a community cleanup of the Bigley Avenue area on ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä’s West Side from 9 a.m. until noon. The WSNA will provide volunteers with gloves, litter getters, bags, and a picnic-style lunch. Participants should meet at the Salvation Army church at 301 Mary St. Signups are available at westsideneighbor.org/.
Historical Society Museum: The St. Albans Historical Society Museum will be open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 404 Fourth Ave. in St. Albans.
Beginners’ Beekeeping Class: The Putnam County Master Gardeners will present a Beginners’ Beekeeping class at 10 a.m. at the Putnam County Main Library, 4219 W.Va. 34 in Hurricane. For more information, phone 304-757-7307.
Saturday Storytime: The South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave. in South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä, will host a Saturday Storytime program at 10:30 a.m.
Clendenin Chili/Beer/Wine Festival: The fourth annual Chilli’N on the Elk Chili Cook-Off and Beer and Wine Festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. in downtown Clendenin. Proceeds from the festival benefit the Elk River Trail Foundation and the Town of Clendenin’s beautification efforts along the trail. Prospective chili cooks and vendors can find out more by contacting Carrie at 304-545-8380 or Jennifer at 304-553-3125 or emailing chillinontheelk@gmail.com.
Summer Dog Swim: A dog swim will be offered from noon until 4 p.m. at the North ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave. in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä. For more information, call 304-348-6860.
Putnam County Homecoming: The 95th annual Putnam County Homecoming will take place Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8, in Winfield. Saturday’s events and activities will include the CLz Finest Car Show; arts, crafts and information booths; inflatables; a petting zoo; face painting; Putt Putt golf; Joyce Hanna with a history of Putnam County; and entertainment by Cole Parsons, Joey Stepp, Jonah Cline, Lost Cause, and Appalachian Rain. Sunday’s events and activities will include an opening ceremony; a community worship service; gospel music; arts, crafts and information booths; inflatables; introductions of the Miss Putnam County contestants; a petting zoo; miniature golf; the grand parade; the Appalachian Lassies; Julie and Kenny; an awards ceremony; and the crowning of Miss Putnam County. For more information, visit www.putnamcountyhomecoming.com/.
Barbara Kingsolver Appearance: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara Kingsolver will speak at 4 p.m. at Booktenders, 621 Central Ave. in Barboursville. The free event will begin at noon with attractions such as music, food, vendors, and readings prior to Kingsolver’s talk. For more information, call 304-691-0317.
Sunday, Sept. 8
Moths/Butterflies Painting Workshop: A “West Virginia’s Moths and Butterflies in Watercolor” painting workshop will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä. In tandem with her current exhibition, “Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains,” West Virginia artist Rosalie Haizlett will guide students ages 10 and older through the process of sketching and painting West Virginia’s wide variety of moths and butterflies (alongside their caterpillar forms) using ink pens and watercolors. Space is limited; advance registration is required. Call 304-561-3570 or email JulietArtMuseum@theclaycenter.org to register or find out more about the workshop.
Historical Society Meeting: The St. Albans Historical Society will have its fall meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. at 404 Fourth Ave. in St. Albans. For more information, call 304-206-1974.
Monday, Sept. 9
Adult Day Care: The Hansford Center, 500 Washington St. in St. Albans, will begin offering its Caring Minds adult day care from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. To schedule a visit or receive more information, call 304-722-4621.
Hansford Center Luncheons: The Hansford Center, 500 Washington St. in St. Albans, offers lunch at noon weekdays for anyone ages 60 and older. For additional information, call 304-722-4621.
Adult Literacy Classes: The Alum Creek Public Library, 255 Midway School Road in Alum Creek, hosts adult literacy classes from 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. every Monday. Classes are also offered at the library from 4 to 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. To sign up or receive more information, call 304-756-9211.
Clendenin Town Council: Clendenin Town Council will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Clendenin Community Center, 103 First St. in Clendenin. Town Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month. Call 304-548-4192 or email info@clendeninwv.gov for more information.
Tuesday, Sept. 10
UC Panel Discussion: “Energy for Appalachia: Renewables and Fossil Fuels” will be the topic of a University of ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä panel discussion at 4 p.m. at the UC Innovation Hub, 240 Capitol St. in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä. John L. Dickinson Family Holding Company Chairman of the Board Nancy Bruns and Elizabeth Opyoke from Solar Holler will be the panelists, joined by moderator David L. Yaussy of Spilman, Thomas & Battle LLC. A networking event, with appetizers and drinks catered by the Olive Tree, will follow from 5 to 6 p.m. Registration is required; go to ucwv.edu/.
Nitro Wastewater Utility: Nitro Regional Wastewater Utility will meet at 3 p.m. at the Nitro Convention and Visitors Bureau, 201 21st St. in Nitro. A copy of the agenda will be posted on the day of the meeting in the Nitro Sanitary Board office. Call 304-755-3669 for further information.
Clendenin Food Pantry: The Clendenin Food Pantry, located at Clendenin United Methodist Church, 121 Koontz Ave. in Clendenin, will be open from 5 to 6 p.m. to serve those who live within the 25045 zip code area. For more information, call or text Pastor Stewart at 304-514-0036 or visit www.facebook.com/CMAFoodPantry
Spring Hill Exercise Group: A running and walking exercise group meets at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum, 1554 Farnsworth Drive in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä. For more information, call Chris Higgins at 304-348-8010
Marmet Pickleball: Free pickleball lessons and games are offered at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Marmet Recreation Center, 5105 MacCorkle Ave. in Marmet. To RSVP or if you have questions, call or text Terry at 304-590-4276.
Clendenin Lions Club: The Clendenin Lions Club will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Clendenin Community Center, 103 First St. in Clendenin. For additional information, phone 304-548-4192.
