The Region 1 Workforce Investment Board will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Raleigh County WorkForce West Virginia Career Center, Room 100, Beckley.
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.
Truth Seekers meeting, South Charleston Library, 5 to 8:30 p.m., free parking, visit elden@suddenlink.net or call 304-344-2335.
Pet items for fines, today through Saturday, Raleigh County Public Libraries, bring in specific pet items to wipe off library fines. Call 255-0511, items will benefit the Raleigh County Animal Shelter, support of Responsible Pet Owners Month, donate the pet supply items listed below 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.
Southern Conservation District special meeting, 10 a.m., 463 Ragland Road, Beckley. Agenda topic items operation and maintenance on WVCA/SCD Flood Control Structures and Channels in the SCD area. Call 304-253-0261.
Food Handler’s Class, 2 p.m., Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Ballengee.
Breakfast Bingo, Chick-fil-A, Beckley Galleria, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Spirit Night, 5 to 8 p.m., Faith Baptist Church.
Kids Night, Chick-fil-A, Crossroads Mall, 5 to 8 p.m., Grace the Balloon Girl, kids eat free with adult meal purchase (4 pk Kids Meal).
Breakfast Bingo, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Chick-fil-A, Beckley Galleria.
BWVKC meeting, 6:30 p.m., Econo Lodge, Harper Road, Beckley. Interested individuals in dogs and those who want to learn more about purebred dogs.
Town of Pax Council meeting, 7 p.m., Town Hall, Pax.
WV Alzheimer’s Association Family Support Group meeting, 2 p.m., Raleigh County Commission on Aging, 1614 S. Kanawha St., Beckley. Call 304-255-1397.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 2 p.m., Hidden Valley’s community room, 422 23rd St., Oak Hill, behind Walmart, for Hidden Valley and Mary’s Garden Alzheimer’s support. Light refreshments. Emotional support for caregivers. Call 304-465-1903.
Town of Sophia Council, 7 p.m., Sophia Town Hall.
NABER meeting, 6 p.m., Mount Zion Baptist Church. For more information, call Lloyd at 304-252-7133.
Community Improvement Association, East Beckley meeting, 6 p.m., Piney Oaks School, for citizens committed to the success of their neighborhood. Call 304-253-1496 or 304-256-4630.
Black Diamond Amateur Radio Club, 7:30 p.m. For place of meeting, call Liz Myers at 304-228-5609.
Crab Orchard-MacArthur Lions Club, 7 p.m., Crab Orchard Baptist Church, social room.
UMW Pensioners Club, 2 p.m., District Headquarters.
Nar-Anon, support group to help people affected by other’s addictions, 7 p.m., St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Kelly Ave., Oak Hill. Call 304-575-3668.
Fall Belly Dance/Exercise Class, Gates Party Room, 363 Ragland Rd., Beckley, 6:15 p.m. Call Alexandria at 304-253-11516 for more information.
Free Zumba classes, Calvary Assembly of God, 319 Sunset Drive, off of Harper Road, 6 p.m. Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance/aerobics fitness workout. It is an exhilarating, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning work-out. Taught by Nikki Green, a certified instructor, a one hour class, open to the public with childcare being offered. Bring bottled water and a towel. Call (304)252-0717 or find it on the web at outoftheboxchurch.org.
H.O.P.E. Riders of CMA, motorcycle ride, weather permitting, everyone welcome. At 6 p.m. the group will leave from United Cycle on Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley. For more information visit www.cmausa.org, e-mail beckleycma@gmail.com or call 304-228-3484.
Bingo, Bradley Prosperity Volunteer Fire Department, doors open at 4 p.m., bingo starts at 6:20 p.m. Call 304-877-2340.
Coda (CO-dependence anonymous) meeting, Just for Me Group, 7 p.m., Maxwell Hill St. Luke Luthern Church, 700 Maxwell Hill Rd., Beckley, call Jim at 304-419-2882 or Catherine at 304-890-4483.
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, for Coal City Colts, 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 Street, across from Mabscott Fire Department. Child care will be available. Call 304-252-4207.
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.
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); Beckley, Freedom From Bondage Group, St. Stephen’s Church, 200 Virginia St., 6:30 p.m. (CD) and 8 p.m. (OD), speaker first Thursday of month at 8 p.m.; Beckwith, Back to Basics Group, Evangelical Fellowship (W.Va. 16), 8 p.m. (O, 12x12); Montgomery, Survivors’ Meeting, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7:30 p.m. (OD); Summerlee, 237 Summerlee Road, noon (OD); Procious, Horner’s 1st Missionary Baptist Church, 7 p.m. (OBB); for information on any meetings, call 304-252-9444 or 1-800-333-5051.
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.
Local News
Calendar — Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013
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Truckers getting showers back at Beckley travel plaza
After a long haul along the West Virginia Turnpike, truck drivers can get a refreshing shower at the Beckley travel plaza, starting May 31, after a two-year hiatus.
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Jay wants young footballers protected
Friday nights under the lights are no less popular in West Virginia than in Texas, and Sen. Jay Rockefeller says the time has come to strengthen the safety standards required of helmet makers for youthful footballers.
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Primary seatbelt bill signed into law
Motorists who have grown careless about buckling up with a seatbelt had best get used to the idea of using one in a few weeks, or face the prospect of a $25 fine.
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Former child care worker guilty of sexual abuse
A Greenbrier County jury convicted John Thomas Campbell, 28, a former employee at the Davis-Stuart school, of sexually abusing a teenage girl who was a student there.
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Escaped inmate captured, faces new felony charge
An inmate who escaped from Beckley Correctional facility Monday night was captured by authorities Wednesday evening, according to the West Virginia Division of Corrections.
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Hinton pill dealer pleads guilty in court
Hinton resident Michael Harshaw Jr., 36, pleaded guilty to distribution of oxycodone Thursday in U.S. District Court in Beckley, U.S. District Attorney Booth Goodwin announced.
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Shady Spring man arrested for threats
Boone County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Shady Spring man Wednesday on charges of threats of a terrorist act.
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Woman struck, killed by train has been identified
A woman struck and killed by a CSX freight train Monday in the New River Gorge National River has been identified as Chandra Turner, 49, from Louisville, Ky.
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Raleigh judge hands down three sentences
Three individuals were sentenced by Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge H.L. Kirkpatrick Thursday.
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History Bowl winners recognized
Tuesday was a morning of music, applause and awards at Shady Spring Middle School, as West Virginia first lady Joanne Tomblin and other state and national dignitaries honored the faculty and students for winning the West Virginia History Bowl this year.
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