The Register-Herald, Beckley, West Virginia

Local News

February 19, 2013

Calendar — Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013

 

Pet items for fines, today through Feb. 23, Raleigh County Public Libraries, bring in specific pet items to wipe off library fines. Call 304-255-0511, items will benefit the Raleigh County Animal Shelter, support of Responsible Pet Owners Month, donate the pet supply items and have overdue fines reduced or removed from your library record. All the Raleigh County Libraries will be closed for Presidents Day, but open regular hours the rest of the week.

Raleigh County Emergency Services Authority regular monthly meeting, 5 p.m., Raleigh County Emergency Operating Center, 162 Industrial Park Road, Beaver, public is welcome.

Heart of God Ministries, Beckley; Project H.O.P.E. meeting, Helping Other People Elevate, for recovery and restoration programs for individuals and families struggling with addictions, 7 p.m.

Spirit Night, Chick-fil-A, Beckley Galleria, WWHS Track, 5 to 8 p.m.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4469 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 32 Building, South Kanawha Street. Old, new members are welcome, continuous membership drive.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 meeting, 10 a.m., American Legion Post 32 Headquarters, South Kanawha St., Beckley.

Fayette County Black Lung Association will provide federal black lung claims assistance, 4 to 6 p.m., New River Health Association, Robinson Annex. Association meeting to follow. For more information call Nancy Massie, 304-469-3235.

Stratton Reunion Alumni Association Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Raleigh County Public Library, Beckley. All welcome.

Board of Commissioners of Mount Hope Housing Authority regular meeting, 5:30 p.m., community room, Midtown Terrace, Mount Hope. Business, approval of minutes, approval of disbursement, whatever business comes before the board.

Glen White-Trap Hill PSD regular board meeting, 8 a.m., office, Fairdale.

Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting, 6 p.m., Heartland of Beckley, meeting room. Call 304-256-1650.

Evening Star Quilters Guild, 6 p.m., Beckley Church of God, 2211 S. Kanawha St., Beckley, fellowship hall. Call Connie at 304-255-1086.

Women of the Moose No. 822 meeting, 7 p.m., Moose Lodge, new location, New River Drive, Beckley.

Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 Order of the Eastern Star, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 200 Howe St., Beckley.

 Ballroom Dance with Lessons, 7 to 9:30 p.m., USA Dance Beckley WV Chapter 6064, Mount Hope's Center of Hope (former Mount Hope High School Gym on the bi-pass). Variety of ballroom styles taught and practiced, plus line and novelty dances. All ages welcome.  Non-smoking, non-alcoholic environment. See our web-page for more information:  usadance-beckleywv.com; or phone 304-469-6401.

Healing is a Choice workshop, Christian Resource Center, 300 N. Kanawha St., Suite 100, Beckley, 6:30 p.m., call Ernie at 304-252-9494.

I Matter Group of CoDa meeting, 6:45 p.m., Encouraging Words Counseling, Lewisburg, call Kristy at 304-645-6655.

Basic computer classes, 6 to 8 p.m., Mabscott Fire Department.

United Apostolic Faith Church clothing boutique clothing giveaway, 1010 S. Kanawha St., Beckley, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the church. For more information call 304-731-2909 or 304-222-7318.

Bingo, Lester Fire Department, early bird 6:30 p.m., regular bingo, 7 p.m. Call 934-6622.

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 304-877-9124 or 304-465-0820.

WV TOPS No. 466 meeting, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Sunset Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 1100 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 Arlene Wallen, 304-763-4655 or John Price, 304-228-8230.

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, Beckley Presbyterian Church, 203 S. Kanawha St., 8 p.m. (OS); Gauley Bridge, Community Center across from Gino’s Pizza, 6:30 p.m. (OD/); Mullens MOC Center, 300 Guyandotte Ave., 8 p.m. (OD/); Rainelle Medical Center, 645 Kanawha Ave. 7 p.m. (OD/); Summerlee, 237 Summerlee Road, noon (OD); Summersville, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 221 McKees Creek Road, 8 p.m. (CD); for information on any meetings, call 304-252-9444 or 1-800-333-5051.

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