Registration forms for 2011 Senior Olympics hosted by Central West Virginia Aging Services, for July 27-29, at Holly Gray Park, Braxton County. Free entertainment. For registration and cost call Shelly Flint, 1-800-814-8514, or e-mail sflint@frontier.com.
The Raleigh County Golf Tournament will benefit United Way of Southern West Virginia, on Tuesday, July 19, at The Resort at Glade Springs. To reserve a team, call 304-253-2111.
Beckley Art Group special guest folk art exhibit, Cynthia Bickey Art Gallery, 600 Johnstown Road, now through July 31. Featured artists Minnie Adkins, Sarah Rakes, and Cher Shaffer, hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Call 304-253-9226 for more information.
WV Birth to Three, for more information or to make a referral, call 1-866-321-4728. Is your child moving, hearing, seeing, learning and talking like others his or her age?
Food distribution program, Lochgelly Baptist Church, for all seniors and veterans age 55 and older, sponsored by Women United for Christ. Must meet guidelines, provide proof of income and medical expenses, first-come, first-served. Call Margaret or Jo at 304-469-8709, leave name and number.
Problem Gamblers Help Network of W.Va., call 1-800-GAMBLER help-line or (304) 1-800-522-4700.
Birthright of Beckley, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free pregnancy test, confidential. Call 304-253-7656 or 1-800-550-4900.
MSCIL needs wheelchairs and/or other adaptive equipment for its Loan Closet. Donations accepted. Also referral service for sign language interpreting. Call 304-255-0122.
Teen-age pregnancy programs, Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department, 1602 Harper Road, Beckley. Programs are Family Planning Clinics, Immunizations, Prenatal Clinics, Preventive Services and General Medical Services.
Free hearing screening for senior citizens, Rainelle Medical Center. Call 304-438-6188 for appointment.
Free tutoring by the Fayette County Literacy Council, learn to read or improve reading skills, by appointment.
NARCONON, a nonprofit organization, helping people with drug addictions. Call 1-800-556-8885.
Hands All Around Quilt Club monthly meeting, 10 a.m., Family Worship Center. Call Barbara Welsh, 304-252-8805.
Raleigh County Emergency Services Authority Board of Directors meeting, for the election of officers, 5 p.m., Raleigh County Emergency Operations Center, 162 Industrial Park Road. Public is welcome.
United Singles Club bingo, 6 p.m., Heritage House, off Pinewood Dr., turn onto yellow wood way, Beckley. Beverages and snacks provided. Bring three one dollar items for bingo prizes. Call 304-222-2102.
Exemption sign-ups and questions answered, by the Raleigh County Assessor’s office staff, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Stoco Community Center, 2nd Ave., Coal City; 2 to 4 p.m., Ghent Volunteer Fire Department, 2651 Flat Top Road, Ghent, services include assistance in filing assessment forms, purchase dog tags, etc.
MS (multiple sclerosis) support group meeting, The Place, behind United Methodist Temple, 6 p.m. Call 304-573-0346 for more information.
Project Safe Neighborhood meeting, 6 p.m., East Beckley Community Center, 200 Antonio Ave., Beckley.
Little Beaver State Park Foundation, 7:30 p.m., Little Beaver State Park, game room.
Upper Paint Creek Watershed Association, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Pax Regional Community Center. Call 304-877-2610.
Truth Seekers meeting, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Raleigh County Public Library ADL room, discussion on national news, war, banking, etc. Call 304-542-4226 or e-mail ted@abodia.com.
Basic computer classes, 6 to 8 p.m., Mabscott Fire Department.
Bingo, American Legion, 6:30 p.m., 1708 S. Kanawha St., Beckley.
Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club new class starting, call 304-890-7779.
Beckley Area Shag Club, 3D Sports Bar, Shag dance lessons, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., beginners, Intermediate class from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., call 304-228-9938.
Belly dance-exercise, 6:15 p.m., cabaret, Egyptian, Turkish, Spanish and Folk style dances from the Middle East, J Gilleys, 1126 Hancock Drive. Call Alexandria at 304-253-1516 or visit theshadesofamber@hotmail.com.
Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club, noon, Beckley Woman’s Club, 202 Park Ave., Beckley. Call Fred Mason at 304-253-3464 or 304-255-4557.
Bingo, Beaver Fire Department, 6:30 p.m., early birds; 7 p.m., regular games. Call 304-252-5824.
Freedom Area Narcotics Anonymous meeting, The Learn Center, FMRS, South Eisenhower Drive, Beckley, 9 a.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 1809 W. Main St., Princeton, 7:30 p.m.; Summerlee Road School House, Oak Hill, 2:30 p.m.; Drop Inn Center, 325 Prince St., Beckley, 7 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 601 Nicholas St., Rupert (next to City Hall), 7 p.m. Call 304-667-3446.
Gamblers Anonymous meeting, FMRS Health Systems Inc., L.E.A.R.N. Center, 8 p.m. Call Brad Ball, 304-256-7144 or 304-256-7100.
AA meetings, Beckley Noon Group, Presbyterian Church, 203 S. Kanawha St., noon (OD; Beckley, Came to Believe Group, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 200 Virginia St., 8 p.m. (OD/); Oak Hill, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 8 p.m., Kelly Avenue (OD**), Al-Anon; Webster Springs, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 160 McGraw Ave., 8 p.m. (OBB/); for information on any meetings, call 304-252-9444 or 1-800-333-5051.
SDT Girls Discussion Group, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., CAC, REACHH, Family Resource Center. Call 304-466-2226.
TOPS WV No. 237 Mullens meeting, 5 to 6 p.m., Wesleyan Church, Rt. 54, call 304-294-6224.
Local News
Calendar — Monday, July 11, 2011
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Two rescued from New River after fast rise of water
Two victims were rescued Sunday night from a rock in the New River in the Cotton Hill area which parallels Route 16 near Chimney Corner, according to public information officer for Ansted and Fayetteville fire departments Meredith Gray.
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Still together, triplets prepare for college move
When Robin and Dennis M. Daniel, of Fairdale, had an ultrasound at eight weeks, they were expecting twins.
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Oceana man receives prison time for drug dealing role
An Oceana man is facing up to 90 years in prison for his role in drug distribution in Wyoming County, according to Prosecuting Attorney Rick Staton.
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Wyoming board renews contracts of three officials
Wyoming County Board of Education members renewed contracts for the three superintendents during their May 16 meeting.
- National Park Service ranger releases name of boating victim
- Learning Tree school bus crashes into utility pole
- Black fly spraying planned
- Firefighters respond to fire at store
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Two rescued from New River after fast rise of water


