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January 19, 2013

Calendar — Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013

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Just the FAQs, Raleigh County Public Library, 2 to 4 p.m., Did you get an eReader for Christmas? Come learn how to download free eBooks from the library! No signup necessary!

Singles R Us, Leisure Lanes, Johnstown Road, Beckley, 6 p.m., Snak, Yak, Bowl, bowling optional.Call (woman) 304 222-2102 or (man) 304-787-6060.

 Appalachian Scrip and Token Association will hold a meeting on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at the Mabscott Holiness Church, Whitestick St., Mabscott. The SWAP meet will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information or directions call Jack Chapman at 304-763-5048 or Joe Kankowitz at 304-573-8304.

Food for Body and Soul food giveaway, Heart of God Ministries, 110 Earle St., Beckley, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For those new, who have never signed up, bring proof of income, I.D., proof of a utility bill. Those already signed up, please bring proof of income, if not supplied already.

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.

Feed My Sheep Ministries, 4 to 6 p.m., First Assembly of God, 1513 E. Main St., Oak Hill. A free meal to anyone in the community. No carryouts. For transportation call 304-469-2546 by noon on the day of the meal. Call 304-574-3399 for more information.

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.

Breakfast served, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 810 Monroe Ave., Ronceverte, dine in or carryout welcome, call 304-645-6255.

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

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.

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

AA meetings, Beckley, SWV Fellowship Home, 201 Woodlawn, 8 p.m. (OD); Primary Purpose Group, Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, 250 Central Ave., 8 p.m. (CD); Rainelle Medical Center, 645 Kanawha Ave., 7 p.m. (OD) (Dist. 17); Summersville Presbyterian Church, 407 S. Laurel St., 8 p.m. (OD); Rupert, candlelight meeting, 7 p.m., Big Clear Creek Baptist Church, Anjean Road, 0.4 mile off Rt. 60, for information on any meetings, call 304-252-9444 or 1-800-333-5051.

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