Sophia Police is raising funds for a back-to-school shop-with-a-cop, for children in the Sophia area.
Raleigh County Deputy Sheriff’s Association is raising money for the Shop-With-A-Cop for children in Raleigh County. For more information call Frank at 304-256-7206.
WV Birth to Three, for more information or to make a referral, call 1-866-321-4728. Is your child moving, hearing, seeing, learning and talking like others their age?
Food distribution program, Lochgelly Baptist Church, for all seniors and veterans age 55 and older, sponsored by Women United for Christ. Those who meet the guidelines must provide proof of income and medical expenses, on a first-come, first-served basis. Call Margaret or Jo at 304-469-8709 and leave your name and number.
Problem Gamblers Help Network of W.Va., call 1-800-GAMBLER help-line or (304) 1-800-522-4700.
Birthright of Beckley, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free pregnancy test, confidential. Call 304-253-7656 or 1-800-550-4900.
MSCIL needs wheelchairs and/or other adaptive equipment for its Loan Closet. Donations accepted. Also referral service for sign language interpreting. Call 304-255-0122.
Teen-age pregnancy programs, Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department, 1602 Harper Road, Beckley. Programs are Family Planning Clinics, Immunizations, Prenatal Clinics, Preventive Services and General Medical Services.
Free hearing screening for senior citizens, Rainelle Medical Center. Call 304-438-6188 for appointment.
Free tutoring by the Fayette County Literacy Council, learn to read or improve reading skills, by appointment.
NARCONON, a nonprofit organization, helping people with drug addictions. Call 1-800-556-8885.
United Neighborhood Crime and Improvement Watch, planning Back to School Supplies and Backpack Project in August. Donations sought to help parents and students, particularly with behavior problems and supplies. Donations are wanted before Aug. 10, and checks can be made out to UNCIW. The group is a nonprofit and tax-exempt organization. For more information call 304-252-5203 or 304-673-1663.
Raleigh County PSD board, 6 p.m., district office, Sophia.
Town of Sophia Neighborhood Crime Watch, 6 p.m. Town Hall. Community participation wanted.
American Legion Bingo, 6:30 p.m., 1708 S. Kanawha St., Beckley. Notice the change in schedule.
Beckley Area Shag Club, Morgan’s, Harper Road, beginner Shag dance lessons, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., intermediate Shag dance lesson, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., call 228-9938.
Belly Dance-Exercise spring/summer session, J. Gilley’s, 1126 Hancock Drive, Beckley; beginners and troupe, call Alexandria at 304-253-1516 or theshadesofamber@hotmail.com
Middle-Eastern music, belly dance, 6:30 p.m., Soldiers Memorial Theatre Auditorium, 200 Kanawha St., Beckley; sponsored by Hadrah Dance Company. Call 304-228-6963 or hadrah-dance@verizon.net
Square Dance Workshop, 7 to 9 p.m., Soldiers Memorial Theatre Auditorium, 200 Kanawha St., Beckley, sponsored by the Calico & Jeans Square Dance Club, for more information call Ed Centers at 304-683-9531.
Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club, noon, Beckley Woman’s Club, 202 Park Ave., Beckley. Call Fred Mason at 304-253-3464 or 304-255-4557.
