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What's Happening - Nov. 3, 2009
Tuesday's events
Raleigh County Democrat Women regular meeting, 5:30 p.m., Raleigh County Library, downstairs, honoring Sania Rahim, state chair of WV High School Democrat Caucus, refreshments to be served, guest, Eileen Schlager, State Democrat Executive Board member. Bring canned goods for the food basket. Call 304-252-5203 or 304-252-1156.
MOMS Club meeting, 10 a.m., Northgate Baptist Church, 301 Pinewood Drive, Beckley. Visit www.beckleymomsclub.com. An international support group for mothers who stay home with their children during the day. Children are welcome at all activities.
American Legion Post 32 regular meeting, 7 p.m., 1708 S. Kanawha St.
Beckley Lions Club meeting, 6:15 p.m., St. Luke Lutheran Church, 700 Maxwell Hill Road, Beckley. Call Norm Jackson at 304-253-0287.
PAN-Plateau Action Network meeting, 6 p.m., Gregg Studio next to the Prosecuting Attorney office, Fayetteville, call 304-237-7559 for details or go to www.plateauactionnetwork.org.
Women of the Moose No. 822 meeting, 7 p.m., Moose Lodge, new location, New River Drive, Beckley.
Tourette Syndrome Support, 6 p.m., FMRS Building.
Bradley VFW Post No. 5273, 7 p.m., Bradley Elementary.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meeting, 9:30 a.m., Church of God Family Worship Center, Pikeview Drive, Beckley. Mothers of children, birth to 6 years. Child care provided. Call 304-252-8474.
Square dancing lessons, Greenbrier Valley Square Dance Club square dance lessons, 6 p.m., Season’s Nursing Home. Call Paul Smith at 304-575-7973.
DivorceCare Seminar and Support Group meeting, 7 p.m., Christian Resource Center, 340 N. Kanawha St., Beckley, every Tuesday, through May 19. For more information call 304-763-3424.
Beckley USA Dance Ballroom Dancing, 7 to 9 p.m., Gilley’s All Occasion Room, 1126 Hancock Drive (behind Flowers by Nancy), beginner and intermediate lessons and dance practice; casual dress; call 304-256-0155 or e-mail beckleyusabda@yahoo.com.
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 304-253-9644.
WV TOPS No. 466 meeting, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 5 p.m., Sunset Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 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 Jim Brightwell, 254-8887, or Arlene Wallen, 304-763-6712.
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, Presbyterian Church, 203 S. Kanawha St., 8:00 p.m. (OS) Joe J. 578-0123, Dwayne T. 683-4884; Gauley Bridge, Community Center across from Gino’s Pizza, 6:30 p.m. (OD/), Larry S. 574-3827, Jason U. 548-3009; Mullens MOC Center, 300 Guyandotte Ave. 8:00 p.m. (OD/), “Cotton” H. 774-0108; Rainelle Medical Center, 645 Kanawha Ave 7:00 p.m., (OD/),P.J. 438-7414, J.L. 438-5395. (Dist. 17); Summerlee, 237 Summerlee Rd. 12:00 noon, (OD) Mason H. 465-8007, Tom H. 574-0963; Summersville, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, McKees Creek Road, 8:00 p.m. (CD) Dennis 872-0097, Vince R. 742-6079.
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Jim Justice named Business Leader of the Year
The Greater Greenbrier Chamber of Commerce honored Jim Justice as the 2010 Business Leader of the Year during the organization’s annual meeting at The Greenbrier resort Tuesday evening.
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22 dogs euthanized in Summers County animal cruelty case
Twenty-two dogs have been euthanized after Summers County authorities say they found the dogs “sick and in distress” and living in “disgusting” conditions.
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Owner of Beaver Hardware optimistic about future of business
Julie Mills lost everything in her warehouse at Beaver Hardware when weekend floodwaters damaged the inventory in the almost century old store.
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Health care provider to receive federal funds
Community Health Systems Inc., has been awarded $1.8 million in federal funds to help citizens of Raleigh, Fayette and Wyoming counties continue to receive quality accessible health care at affordable costs, said U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall on Monday.
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Public meeting set
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Summers County Memorial Building, 97 Park Ave., Hinton, to provide the latest information about the Bluestone Dam.
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SCHOOL CLOSINGS and DELAYS
Click HERE to go to the West Virginia Department of Education with up-to-date school closings and delays by county.
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DEP seeking public comment on impaired streams, lakes
The Department of Environmental Protection has developed a draft list of West Virginia’s impaired streams and lakes.
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Beckley to host SkillsUSA state leadership competition
Beckley will play host next weekend to 540 students from throughout West Virginia competing in the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference.
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Beckley woman dies in Woodlawn Avenue fire
A Beckley woman died Monday night in a fire at her home in the 300 block of Woodlawn Avenue. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, according to Beckley Fire Department Chief Kevin Taylor.
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