Published: November 23, 2009 11:19 pm      

What's Happening — Nov. 24, 2009

TUESDAY

Crab Orchard MacArthur PSD semi-monthly meeting, 1 p.m., conference room of the business office, 196 Glenview Rd., Crab Orchard.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4469 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 32 Building, South Kanawha Street.

Republican Executive Committee and Mountaineer Republican Women meeting, 5 p.m., executive committee at 7 p.m.

Judea Shrine No. 13 White Shrine of Jerusalem, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 200 Howe St., Beckley.

Quota Club of Beckley, noon, Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center.

Soup kitchen, noon to 2 p.m., Gatewood Church of God Outreach Center. Free soup, cornbread and drink.

Hospice of Southern West Virginia Grief Support Group meeting, 1 to 3 p.m., Summers County Wellness Center, 221 Temple St., Hinton. Call 304-255-6404.

Square dancing lessons, Greenbrier Valley Square Dance Club square dance lessons, 6 p.m., Season’s Nursing Home. Call Paul Smith at 304-575-7973.

DivorceCare Seminar and Support Group meeting, 7 p.m., Christian Resource Center, 340 N. Kanawha St., Beckley, every Tuesday, through May 19. For more information call 304-763-3424.

Beckley USA Dance Ballroom Dancing, 7 to 9 p.m., Gilley’s All Occasion Room, 1126 Hancock Drive (behind Flowers by Nancy), beginner and intermediate lessons and dance practice; casual dress; call 304-256-0155 or e-mail beckleyusabda@yahoo.com.

Restoration At Work, 6 to 7 p.m., Mount Zion Baptist Church, 142 Mool Ave., Beckley. If you are experiencing problems in your life with drugs, alcohol or any other mind-altering substance. Call 304-712-1359 or 304-222-6459.

WV TOPS No. 147, Beckley, 4:45 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene fellowship building, 607 Johnstown Road, Beckley. Call 304-253-9644.

WV TOPS No. 466 meeting, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 5 p.m., Sunset Hills Missionary Baptist Church, Independence Road, Coal City.

Civil Air Patrol Beckley Composite Squadron meeting, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Raleigh County Memorial Airport Terminal, basement. Enter from the right side of the airport. Ages 12 to 21 and adults 18 and over. Call Maj. David Chaney at 304-763-3266 or visit http://www.cap.gov.

Free beginner’s line dance class, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Mullens Opportunity Center (old Mullens Grade School), today and Thursday.

MAP (Moving Ahead Positively) meeting, 6:30 p.m. Call 304-255-1304.

Panic Disorder Support Group meeting, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Pax City Hall. Call 304-877-5492 or 304-877-2407.

Women’s Discussion Group, 3:30 to 5 p.m., 206 Church St., Fayetteville. Call 304-574-0500.

Shepherd Center, “Fun spot for older adults,” 9 a.m., Presbyterian Church, 203 S. Kanawha St., Beckley. Call Jim Brightwell, 254-8887, or Arlene Wallen, 304-763-6712.

Beckley Rotary Club, 6 p.m., Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center, West Virginia Room.

Baby Closet open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., CAC, REACHH, Family Resource Center. Call 304-466-2226.

Freedom Area Narcotics Anonymous meeting, Beckley Fellowship Home, 201 Woodlawn Ave., Beckley, noon; First Presbyterian Church, Duhring and Tazewell streets, Bluefield, 7:30 p.m.; call 1-800-766-4442; Wellness Center, 221 Temple St., Hinton; 7 to 8 p.m., 304-466-3916.

AA meetings, Beckley, Steps to Freedom, Presbyterian Church, 203 S. Kanawha St., 8 p.m. (OS), Joe J. 578-0123, Dwayne T. 683-4884; Gauley Bridge, Community Center across from Gino’s Pizza, 6:30 p.m. (OD/), Larry S. 574-3827, Jason U. 548-3009; Mullens MOC Center, 300 Guyandotte Ave., 8 p.m. (OD/), “Cotton” H. 774-0108; Rainelle Medical Center, 645 Kanawha Ave. 7 p.m. (OD/), P.J. 438-7414, J.L. 438-5395. (Dist. 17); Summerlee, 237 Summerlee Road, noon (OD), Mason H. 465-8007, Tom H. 574-0963; Summersville, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, McKees Creek Road, 8 p.m. (CD), Dennis 872-0097, Vince R. 742-6079.

WEDNESDAY

BPOE 1452 Elks, 8 p.m., Lodge, 200 S. Heber St., Beckley. Call 304-253-8335.

FOE No. 2377 Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Eagle Aerie home, Mabscott.

Cool Ridge-Flat Top Public Service District board meeting, 6 p.m., 597 Cherry Creek Circle Road, Shady Spring. Public welcome.

Domestic Violence Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 304-255-4066.

John Scott Lodge joint meeting, 6 p.m., 1716 S. Fayette St., Beckley.

Hospice of Southern West Virginia Grief Support Group meeting, 2 to 4 p.m., Fayette Senior Center, Lewis Street, Oak Hill. Call 304-255-6404.

Belly dancing/exercise fall session, J. Gilley’s All Occasion Room, 1126 Hancock Drive, behind Flowers by Nancy, for intermediate and troupe will be 6:30 p.m. Call Alexandria, 304-253-1516 or e-mail theshadesofamber@hotmail.com.

DivorceCare support group, 7:30 p.m., Johnston Chapel Baptist Church, Hall’s Ridge Road, Princeton. Divorce Care for Kids, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Child care is provided. Call 304-425-6315.

Lester Fire Department Bingo, Lester Fire Department, early bird 6 p.m., regular bingo 7 p.m., guaranteed payout $1,150. Call 934-6622.

American Red Cross blood drawing, noon to 6 p.m., 200 Industrial Drive, across from John W. Eye Co. Also the first Saturday of each month at Chapter House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Need all types of blood. For appointment or information, call 304-255-1508.

Freedom Area Narcotics Anonymous meeting, First Presbyterian Church, 1809 W. Main St., Princeton, 7:30 p.m.; St. James Episcopal Church, Court Street, Lewisburg, 8 p.m.; Summerlee Road School House, Oak Hill, 2:30 p.m.; Drop Inn Center, 325 Prince St., Beckley, 7 p.m. Call 1-800-766-4442.

Alanon meeting, 7 p.m., United Methodist Temple, 3871 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley.

AA meetings, Beckley Noon Group, Presbyterian Church, 203 S. Kanawha St., noon (OD), Jeff H. 222-6354; Beckley Higher Powered Group, SWV Fellowship Home, 201 Woodlawn, 8 p.m. (OD), 252-9444; Tuesday’s Gathering, United Methodist Temple, 3871 Robert C. Byrd Drive, 7 p.m. (OD, Lit), Richard L. 252-2714, Becky F. 255-4824 (No meeting on 3rd Wednesday of the month) (Al-Anon – Judy G. 253-2674); Mt. Hope Big Book Study Group, Presbyterian Church, 412 Main St., 8 p.m. (CBB/), Jerry P. 465-1523, Ernie W. 877-5298.

Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club, 6:45 p.m., Beckley Woman’s Club, 202 Park Ave., Beckley. Call Fred Mason at 304-253-3464 or 304-255-4557.

Beckley Moose Lodge 1606, 8 p.m., Moose Lodge Ballroom.

Senior Citizens Nutrition congregate meal, noon, basement of Sophia Methodist Church. Call 304-683-5393.

Support Group for Life-controlling problems, 7 p.m., Mountain View Church of God, Hilltop, near Oak Hill, private entrance available. Call 304-465-5511 or 304-574-0553.

Mountain Area Narcotics Anonymous High on Life Group, Princeton Group, closed meeting, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1809 W. Main St., Princeton.

Alateen, 7 p.m., FMRS, Beckley, for teen-age family members of alcoholics, ages 13-19. Call 304-253-1441; Beckley, 201 Woodlawn Ave., 9 a.m., open Big Book discussion, call 304-253-8164, 304-255-4960.

THURSDAY

Beaver Lions Club meeting, 6 p.m., club house.

STOP meeting, UMWA Hall, Oceana, 7 p.m. Call Debbie Dunford at 304-252-5217.

Trap Hill VFW Post 11307 of Bolt, 7 p.m., Bolt Community Building.

Soup kitchen, noon to 2 p.m., Gatewood Church of God Outreach Center, free soup, corn bread and drink.

Coal City Colts Bingo, Sophia Volunteer Fire Department, doors opens at 5 p.m., early birds, 6:40 p.m., regular games, 7 p.m. Payout average $2,200.

Kiwanis Club of Beckley, noon, Moose Lodge, New River Drive, Beckley.

Free Breakfast Bingo, Chick-Fil-A, Beckley Galleria, 1300 N. Eisenhower Drive, 9 a.m., a time to spend with your friends, along with great prizes.

“The Potter’s House,” a Christian coffee house discussion group open to singles, couples, college students, 7 p.m., Mabscott United Methodist Church, Whitestick Sreet, across from the Mabscott Fire Department. Child care will be available. Call 304-252-4207.

Project Graduation for Independence High School, 6 p.m., Pizza Palace, Crab Orchard.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Kelly Avenue; 6:30 p.m. Call Mike, 304-574-1329, or Craig, 304-465-1570; also 7 p.m., Pineville Presbyterian Church, River Drive, Pineville; Wellness Center, 221 Temple St., Hinton, 7 to 8 p.m. call 304-466-3916.

TOPS WV No. 442, Naoma meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Sundial Assembly of God Church. Call 304-854-2063 or 304-854-0759.

Divorced, Breakups, Can’t Cope Support Group meeting, 7 p.m., Hope Landing Apartments, Mount Hope. Call 304-877-3855.

Free beginner’s line dance class, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Mullens Opportunity Center (old Mullens Grade School), today and Tuesday.

Overeaters Anonymous meeting, noon, United Methodist Temple, Beckley. Fellowship, no fees, no weigh-ins, no diets. Call Tim 304-890-3833 (local number).

Gambler’s Anonymous, 7 p.m., Rainelle First Baptist Church, 309 Seventh St.

Freedom Area of Narcotics Anonymous meeting, Beckley Fellowship Home, 201 Woodlawn Ave., Beckley, 7:30 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, Duhring and Tazewell streets, Bluefield, 7:30 p.m.; St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Kelly Avenue, Oak Hill, 6:30 p.m. Call 1-800-766-4442.

AA meetings, Beckley Noon Group, Presbyterian Church, 203 S. Kanawha St., noon (OD), Jeff H. 222-6354; Beckley, Freedom From Bondage Group, St. Stephens Church, 200 Virginia St., 6:30 p.m. (CD/) and 8 p.m. (OD/), 252-9444, Emory J. 673-3803; Beckwith, Evangelical Fellowship (W.Va. 16), 8 p.m., Back to Basics (O, 12&12/), Rich F. 658-4288; Montgomery Survivors’ Meeting, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7:30 p.m. (OD/), Bob B. 779-9302; Summerlee, 237 Summerlee Road, noon (OD), Mason H. 465-8007, Tom H. 574-0963; Procious, Horner’s 1st Missionary Baptist Church, 7 p.m. (OBB), Jewell B. 587-9905.

Alanon Family Group, 8 p.m., Ascension Episcopal Church, Fifth and Temple streets, Hinton.

Alateen, 8 p.m., St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Virginia Street, Beckley, teen-age family members of alcoholics and ages 6-13.

Baby Closet open, noon to 3 p.m., today and tomorrow, REACHH, Family Resource Center. Call 304-466-2226.

Bingo, 5 p.m., raffle, 6:30 p.m., early bird, 7 p.m., old Stoco Junior High School gym, Coal City, sponsored by the Coal City Colts.

FRIDAY

Cynthia Bickey Gallery and Quilt/Holiday Shoppe, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Beckley Art Center, Johnstown Rd., Beckley. Everyone is welcome.

Pipestem Ruritan Club, gospel sing, musicians and singers welcome; 6 p.m.

J. Gilley’s Friday night ballroom dancing, 7 to 10 p.m., Gilley’s, Hancock Street, Beckley (behind Flowers by Nancy). Beginners class, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Boler, 8:15 to 9 p.m., practice your skills, 9 to 10 p.m. Call 304-683-3101.

The Bridge Recovery Group meeting, 7 p.m., Christian Resource Center, 300 N. Kanawha St., Beckley. For more information call Ernie at 304-252-9494.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4326 of Midway karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight, 1000 Midway Road, Midway. They also have daily raffle and continuous membership drive.

Islamic Association of West Virginia, Beckley Chapter, 307 Stanaford Road, Beckley, 1:30 p.m., Jumu'ah; 8 p.m., Quran session.

Line dance class, new Moose Lodge, New River Drive, beginners class, 7 p.m., experienced class, 8 p.m. Call 304-253-7807.

Mount Hope Lions Club Bingo, doors open, 5 p.m., early birds, 6:30 p.m., regular bingo, 7 p.m.; 11 $75 games, four $100 games, one guaranteed $250 coverall, one progressive $500 coverall. Call 304-877-9800.

Bingo, Knights of Columbus, behind St. Francis deSales Catholic Church, 201 Raleigh Ave., Beckley, Early bird bingo at 6:30 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m., guaranteed $750 jackpot.

Bingo, Rainelle VFW Post 4484, 401 Main St., Rainelle. 6:30 p.m., early birds, regular games at 7 p.m.

Bingo, Beaver Fire Department, 6:30 p.m., early birds; 7 p.m., regular games. Call 304-252-5824.

Bingo, 5 p.m., Sophia City Volunteer Fire Department, Main Street, Sophia, raffle, early bird starts at 6:30 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m.

High on Life Group meeting, 9 a.m., Mother Program (FMRS), Eisenhower Drive, Beckley.

Freedom Area Narcotics Anonymous meeting, St. James Episcopal Church, Court Street, Lewisburg, noon; First Presbyterian Church, Duhring and Tazewell streets (annex), Bluefield, 6 p.m.; Drop Inn Center, 325 Prince St., Beckley, 7:30 p.m. Call 1-800-766-4442.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Rupert, open meeting, 7 p.m., Big Clear Creek Baptist Church, Anjean Road, 0.4 mile off Rt. 60; Saturday is a candlelight meeting. Call 304-392-5456 or 304-392-6512.

AA meetings, Beckley Appalachian Hospital, 306 Stanaford Road, 8 p.m. (OB), Bob E. 252-7231, Guy 253-7488, Curtis W. 573-7201; Beckley, Steps to Freedom, Presbyterian Church, 203 S. Kanawha St., 8 p.m. (OBB), Joe 578-0123, Dwayne T. 683-4884; Oak Hill, Presbyterian Church, 250 Central Ave., 8 p.m. (OD), Gary W. 469-2067, Cliff P. 465-1766; Richwood, 4 E. Main St., 8 p.m. (OBB), Keith 846-2566, Tim 846-6925, Marsheila 846-4900; Rupert, Big Clear Creek Baptist Church, Anjean Road (0.4 mile on left) (OD), 7 p.m., P.J. 438-7414, Sheila 438-7414. (Dist. 10); Webster Springs, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 160 McGraw Ave. (OD/), 8 p.m., Roger 226-3084; Whipple/Scarbro, High Noon Group, New River (Robinson) Annex (Route 612, off U.S. 19), noon (OD/), Jerry P. 465-1523, Tammy/John C. 252-8466, Paul 663-3911.

Hinton Veterans Museum, Ballengee Street, Hinton, noon to 4 p.m.

SATURDAY

Cynthia Bickey Gallery and Quilt/Holiday Shoppe, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Beckley Art Center, Johnstown Rd., Beckley. Everyone is welcome.

Fishes and Loaves food distribution, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Beckley Dream Center, behind Church of God Family Worship Center, 224 Pinewood Drive, Beckley. Breakfast served, food boxes given out with ID and proof of income/expenses, plus clothing room open.

Women United for Christ (WUFC) food distribution program, Lochgelly Baptist Church, for those who meet the guidelines, intended to help those who have excessive prescription costs each month which cut into their food budget. Applicants required to show proof of income and medical expenses. First-come, first-served basis. Call Margaret at 304-658-5411 or Jo at 304-575-7221 to see if you qualify.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4326 of Midway karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight, 1000 Midway Road, Midway. They also have daily raffle.

Hinton Veterans Museum, Ballengee Street, Hinton, noon to 4 p.m.

Lester Fire Department Bingo, Lester Fire Department, early bird 6 p.m., regular bingo, 7 p.m., guaranteed payout $1,150. Call 934-6622.

Bingo, 6:30 to 7 and 7 to 10 p.m., Summers County Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Station 13, beside Kirks Restaurant, Hinton. Refreshments.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Rupert, candlelight meeting, 7 p.m., Big Clear Creek Baptist Church, Anjean Road, 0.4 mile off Rt. 60. Call 304-392-5456 or 304-392-6512.

Freedom Area Narcotics Anonymous meeting, First Presbyterian Church, Duhring and Tazewell streets (annex), Bluefield, 6 p.m.; Drop Inn Center, 325 Prince St., Beckley, 6:30 p.m. Call 1-800-766-4442; Wellness Center, 221 Temple St., Hinton, 7 to 8 p.m., call 304-466-3916.

AA meetings, Beckley SWV Fellowship Home, 201 Woodlawn, 8 p.m. (OD), 252-9444; Beckley Tuesday’s Gathering, United Methodist Temple, 3871 Robert C. Byrd Drive, 7 p.m. (OD/), Richard L. 252-2714, Becky F. 255-4824; Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, 250 Central Ave., 8 p.m. (CD), Larry 255-1803, John 252-8803, Rich F. 658-4288; Rainelle Medical Center, 645 Kanawha Ave., 7 p.m. (OD), P.J. 438-7414, J.L. 438-5395. (Dist. 17); Summersville Presbyterian Church, 8 p.m. (OD/), Dennis 872-0097, Vince 742-6079; Procious, Horner’s 1st Missionary Baptist Church, 5 p.m. (OB), Jewell B. 587-9905.

Mountain Area Narcotics Anonymous High on Life Group, Princeton Group open meeting, 2 p.m., Princeton Community Hospital, board room, discussion.

SUNDAY

Cynthia Bickey Gallery and Quilt/Holiday Shoppe, 1 to 5 p.m., Beckley Art Center, Johnstown Rd., Beckley.

American Legion Bingo, 6:30 p.m., 1708 S. Kanawha St., Beckley. Notice the change in schedule.

Freedom Area of Narcotics Anonymous, Beckley Fellowship Home, 201 Woodlawn Ave., Beckley, 5:30 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 1809 W. Main St., Princeton, 7 p.m.; call 1-800-766-4442.

AA meetings, Beckley, 11th Step, SWV Fellowship Home, 201 Woodlawn Ave., 11 a.m., call 304-252-9444; Sisters in Recovery, Mothers’ Building, behind FMRS, (women only) 6 p.m., call 304-578-8035; Beckley, SWV Fellowship Home, 201 Woodlawn Ave., 8 p.m., call 304-252-9444; District 3 Intergroup, United Methodist Church, Beckley, second Sunday each month, speaker, 8 p.m., with business meeting, 6:30 p.m., call 304-253-8682, 304-255-4824; Richwood, 4 E. Main St., 8 p.m., call 304-846-2566; Montgomery, Presbyterian Church, Fourth Avenue, 6:30 p.m., 304-541-5721.