Special Olympics eighth annual Special Olympics Bluegrass Day, Pipestem State Park amphitheater. Concessions available, proceeds used for the Special Olympics. Call 304-920-9871 or 304-384-9113.
Beckley, Raleigh County Animal Shelter, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m., along with Big Dawg from WJLS, and giveaways provided in honor of West Virginia Day, 10 a.m. to noon.
The Fifth Annual Juneteenth Multicultural Festival, today and tomorrow, noon to 7 p.m. meet at Stratton Elementary Field. Tomorrow, Community Picnic, 4 to 7 p.m. at New River Park.
Watercolor class, will be June 20, Beckley Art Group, Johnstown Road, instructor, Mary Anne Hodson, one-day class, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 304-763-2385.
Ghost Tours of Historic Beckley, 8:30 p.m., Neville Street Downtown Park (Jim Word Memorial Park) assembly at the large fountain, sites include Raleigh County Courthouse, various stops along Main Street, the Coal Baron Homes, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Theatre with the longest stop time. For reservations and more information call 304-256-8687. Private tours for special events are also offered and can be scheduled for any time, any date.
PUSH (People United for Self-Help) pot-luck picnic, Muddy Creek Senior Center Shelter, 2 .5 miles from Alderson, turn right from Rt. 12, 4 miles from Ft. Spring side, 1:30 p.m., bring a dish.
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.
Flame Fellowship Beckley Chapter, 10 a.m., Beckley Church of God, 2211 S. Kanawha St.
Feed the Hungry, noon to 4 p.m., Outreach for Christ Christian Center, 416 G St., Beckley.
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.
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, Annjean Road, 0.4 mile off Rt. 60. Call 304-392-5456 or 304-392-6512.
Freedom Area Narcotics Anonymous meeting, Tool Box, 111 Earwood St., Beckley, 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Local News
Calendar — June 20, 2009
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- New River to offer new degree in social services
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Lake Stephens plans beach blast
Ring in the summer fun with food, friends, local musicians and a beachfront atmosphere June 2 at the fifth annual Lake Stephens Beach Blast.
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Rahall speaks at Meadow Bridge graduation event
Representative Nick J. Rahall spoke at the Meadow Bridge High School graduation Saturday, commending the school and graduates on their decade-long 100 percent voter registration.
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Boating accident claims man during camping trip
A Fayette County man is dead after a boating accident during a family camping trip Saturday, reported Jeff West, Chief Ranger for the New River Gorge National River.
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A fun day at school
Students who participated in a school fundraiser at Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School sprayed their principal Becky Smith during a hot Friday. Smith was decked out in flippers, goggles and floaties during the fun. Smith paraded past students as they drenched her with water guns.
- Grads ‘trying to pay it forward’
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Mount Hope woman aims to help youths live better lives
- Pool season to begin this weekend
- Safety key while boating in Mountain State
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