The Register-Herald, Beckley, West Virginia

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December 4, 2012

Calendar — Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012

Shady Spring Christmas Bazaar, 2 to 7 p.m., Shady Spring Library, 440 Flat Top Road, Shady Spring.

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.

 Glade-Pinch Trout Association meeting, 7:30 p.m., Shady Spring High School, cafeteria/library. New members are welcomed and needed.

Canceled — Raleigh County Democratic Executive meeting, for December and January. Call 304-252-1156, 304-673-1663.

American Legion Post 32 regular meeting, 7 p.m., 1708 S. Kanawha St.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 meeting, 10 a.m., American Legion Post 32 Headquarters, South Kanawha St., Beckley.

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.

Ballroom Dance with Lessons, 7 to 9:30 p.m., USA Dance Beckley WV Chapter 6064, Mount Hope's Center of Hope (former Mount Hope High School Gym on the By-pass). Variety of ballroom styles taught and practiced, plus line and novelty dances. All ages welcome. Non-smoking, non-alcoholic environment. See our web-page for more information: usadance-beckleywv.com; or phone (304) 469-6401.

Healing is a Choice workshop, Christian Resource Center, 300 N. Kanawha St., Suite 100, Beckley, 6:30 p.m., call Ernie at 304-252-9494.

I Matter Group of CoDa meeting, 6:45 p.m., Encouraging Words Counseling, Lewisburg, call Kristy at 304-645-6655.

Basic computer classes, 6 to 8 p.m., Mabscott Fire Department.

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, Lester Fire Department, early bird 6:30 p.m., regular bingo, 7 p.m. Call 934-6622.

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 304-877-9124 or 304-465-0820.

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 Arlene Wallen, 304-763-4655 or John Price, 304-228-8230.

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, Beckley Presbyterian Church, 203 S. Kanawha St., 8 p.m. (OS); Gauley Bridge, Community Center across from Gino’s Pizza, 6:30 p.m. (OD/); Mullens MOC Center, 300 Guyandotte Ave., 8 p.m. (OD/); Rainelle Medical Center, 645 Kanawha Ave. 7 p.m. (OD/); Summerlee, 237 Summerlee Road, noon (OD); Summersville, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 221 McKees Creek Road, 8 p.m. (CD); for information on any meetings, call 304-252-9444 or 1-800-333-5051.

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