One free game of bowling and shoe rental per child when accompanied by an adult at Leisure Lanes, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Wednesday, part of Beckley’s Kids Classic Festival.
Bradley Public Service District, regular monthly board meeting, will be 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at board office.
New River Parkway Authority regular monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Concord University Rahall Technology Center, Athens.
Raleigh County Democrat Women regular meeting, 5:30 p.m., Raleigh County Library, downstairs. Call 304-252-5203 or 304-252-1156.
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.
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.
Lester Fire Department Bingo, Lester Fire Department, early bird 6:30 p.m., regular bingo, 7 p.m. Call 934-6622.
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.
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 304-254-0562.
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, Beckley Presbyterian Church, 203 S. Kanawha St., 8 p.m. (OS), Joe J. 304-578-0123, Dwayne T. 304-683-4884; Gauley Bridge, Community Center across from Gino’s Pizza, 6:30 p.m. (OD/), Larry S. 304-574-3827, Jason U. 304-548-3009; Mullens MOC Center, 300 Guyandotte Ave., 8 p.m. (OD/), “Cotton” H. 304-774-0108; Rainelle Medical Center, 645 Kanawha Ave. 7 p.m. (OD/), P.J. 438-7414, J.L. 438-5395 (Dist. 17); Summerlee, 237 Summerlee Road, noon (OD), Mason H. 304-465-8007, Tom H. 304-574-0963; Summersville, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 221 McKees Creek Road, 8 p.m. (CD), Dennis 304-872-0097, Vince R. 304-742-6079.
Rummage and hot dog sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., coinciding with State Service, 1024 S. Fayette St., Beckley, sponsored by New Hope Baptist Church.
United Singles, Snack, Yak and Bowl (bowling optional), Leisure Lanes, 6 p.m., children welcome, all races and nationalities welcome. For cost or more information call 304-222-2102.
Fall Gospel Sing to benefit Ronald McDonald House Children’s Charities, 5 to 7 p.m., Lester Square’s McDonalds, featuring Smith and Co. and Eternity’s Crossing. Collections of can tabs and monetary donations accepted.
WVU football fans can stop by Applebee’s for a pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., tickets can be purchased at the door, to benefit the American Legion Baseball Program.
Autumn Fest at Lake Stephens, part of Beckley’s Kids Classic Festival, various booths 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., entertainment 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., including car show.
Cynthia Bickey Art Gallery, 600 Johnstown Road, Beckley, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Candlelight Ghost Tour of Historic Beckley, 7:45 p.m., meeting at Jim Word Memorial Park on Neville Street, for reservation and information call 304-256-TOUR.
UMW Local Union 5770 of Eccles, 10 a.m., Local Union Hall, Eccles.
Trap Hill Volunteer Fire Department, 11 a.m., the station.
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 6:30 p.m., regular bingo, 7 p.m. 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.
AA, Beckley, SWV Fellowship Home, 201 Woodlawn, 5:30 p.m. (OD), 304-252-9444; Beckley, Tuesday’s Gathering, United Methodist Temple, 3871 Robert C. Byrd Drive, 7 p.m. (OD/), Richard L. 304-252-2714, Becky F. 304-255-4824; Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, 250 Central Ave., 8 p.m. (CD), Larry 304-255-1803, John 304-252-8803, Rich F. 304-658-4288; Rainelle Medical Center, 645 Kanawha Ave., 7 p.m. (OD), P.J. 304-438-7414, J.L. 304-438-5395 (Dist. 17); Summersville Presbyterian Church, 407 S. Laurel St., 8 p.m. (OD/), Dennis 304-872-0097, Vince 304-742-6079; Procious, Horner’s 1st Missionary Baptist Church, 5 p.m. (OB), Jewell B. 304-587-9905; Rupert, candlelight meeting, 7 p.m., Big Clear Creek Baptist Church, Anjean Road, 0.4 mile off Rt. 60, 304-392-5456 or 304-392-6512.
Beckley Lodge No. 27, 11 a.m., Lodge Hall on G Street, followed by Royal Arch meeting.
American Red Cross blood drawing, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Chapter House, 200 Industrial Drive, across from John W. Eye Co. For appointment call 304-255-1508.
Freedom Area Narcotics Anonymous meeting, First Presbyterian Church, Duhring and Tazewell streets (annex), Bluefield, 6 p.m.; Drop Inn Center, 325 Prince St., Beckley, 6:30 p.m. Call 1-800-766-4442; Wellness Center, 221 Temple St., Hinton, 7 to 8 p.m., call 304-466-3916.
Mountain Area Narcotics Anonymous High on Life Group, Princeton Group open meeting, 2 p.m., Princeton Community Hospital, board room, discussion.
SUNDAY
Baked steak dinner, noon to 2 p.m., Rupert Community Center. Proceeds will go to Rupert Area Improvement Council in support of the Rupert Country Fling planned for Sept. 11.
Sunday @ Two, Tamarack, “Grandma’s Thimble,” part of Beckley’s Kids Classic Festival.
John Scott Lodge No. 1070, 6 p.m., Elks home.
VFW Post 4326 Post and Auxiliary, 2 p.m., post home, Midway, dinner to follow, bring a covered dish.
American Legion Bingo, 6:30 p.m., 1708 S. Kanawha St., Beckley.
Freedom Area of Narcotics Anonymous, Beckley Fellowship Home, 201 Woodlawn Ave., Beckley, 5:30 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 1809 W. Main St., Princeton, 7 p.m.; call 1-800-766-4442.
AA meetings, Beckley, Higher Power Group, SWV Fellowship Home, 201 Woodlawn Ave., 11th Step Meeting (CD) at 11 a.m., OSPD at 7 p.m. (no meeting second Sunday of each month due to intergroup meeting), call 304-252-9444; Sisters in Recovery, Mothers’ Building, behind FMRS, (women only) 6 p.m., call 304-578-8035; District 3 Intergroup, United Methodist Temple, Beckley, second Sunday each month, 6:30 p.m. OD and business meeting, 7:30 p.m. food and fellowship, 8 p.m. OSP, call 304-255-4824; Richwood, 4 E. Main St., OD 8 p.m., call 304-846-2566; Montgomery, Presbyterian Church, Fourth Avenue, 6:30 p.m., 304-541-5721.
Monday through Friday
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 his or her age?
Food distribution program, Lochgelly Baptist Church, for all seniors and veterans age 55 and older, sponsored by Women United for Christ. Must meet guidelines, provide proof of income and medical expenses, first-come, first-served. Call Margaret or Jo at 304-469-8709, leave 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.
MONDAY
Bake sale, hot dog sale, silent auction and yard sale, 9 a.m., James Chapel Church, True.
One-Mile Walk & Hunt for Heroes, McManus Trail, 11 a.m., meet at trail parking lot on Third Avenue, part of Beckley’s Kids Classic Festival.
Crime Watch, 6 p.m., new City Hall, Rainelle. Call 304-438-7772 or 304-438-8449.
Friends of the Library, 5 p.m., Raleigh County Public Library.
Fayette County Cancer Support Group, 6 to 8 p.m., Summit at Hidden Valley, 438 23rd. St., Oak Hill. Call 304-465-1224.
Coal City Chapter No. 136 Order of the Eastern Star meeting, 7:30 p.m., 204 Tingler St., Coal City.
American Legion Bingo, 6:30 p.m., 1708 S. Kanawha St., Beckley.
Beginner Yoga class, Beckley Art Center, 600 Johnstown Road, Beckley; every Monday and Wednesday, 6 p.m.; call 304-575-1446 or e-mail youyoga@live.com.
Beckley Area Shag Club, 3D’s, Shag dance lessons, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., beginners, Intermediate class from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., call 228-9938.
Belly Dance-Exercise spring session, J. Gilley’s, 1126 Hancock Drive, Beckley; beginners, 6:15 p.m. Call Alexandria at 304-253-1516 or e-mail theshadesofamber@hotmail.com.
Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club, noon, Beckley Woman’s Club, 202 Park Ave., Beckley. Call Fred Mason at 304-253-3464 or 304-255-4557.
Bingo, Beaver Fire Department, 6:30 p.m., early birds; 7 p.m., regular games. Call 304-252-5824.
Freedom Area Narcotics Anonymous meeting, The Learn Center, FMRS, South Eisenhower Drive, Beckley, 9 a.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 1809 W. Main St., Princeton, 7:30 p.m.; Summerlee Road School House, Oak Hill, 2:30 p.m.; Drop Inn Center, 325 Prince St., Beckley, 7 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 601 Nicholas St., Rupert (next to City Hall), 7 p.m. Call 304-667-3446.
Gamblers Anonymous meeting, FMRS Health Systems Inc., L.E.A.R.N. Center, 8 p.m. Call Brad Ball, 304-256-7144 or 304-256-7100.
AA meetings, Beckley Noon Group, Presbyterian Church, 203 S. Kanawha St., noon (OD), Jeff H. 304-222-6354; Beckley, Came to Believe Group, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 200 Virginia St., 8 p.m. (OD/), Emory J. 304-673-3803; Oak Hill, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 8 p.m., Kelly Avenue (OD**), Tom H. 304-574-0963. Terry S. 304-469-4041 (Al-Anon, Sharon E. 304-469-9642, Sue P. 304-465-1523); Webster Springs, St Anne’s Catholic Church, 160 McGraw Ave. (OBB), 8 p.m., Roger 304-226-3084; Procious, Horners 1st Missionary Baptist Church, 8 p.m. (OBB); Webster Springs, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 160 McGraw Ave., 8 p.m. (OBB/).
SDT Girls Discussion Group, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., CAC, REACHH, Family Resource Center. Call 304-466-2226.
TOPS WV No. 237 Mullens meeting, 5 to 6 p.m., Wesleyan Church, Rt. 54, call 304-294-6224.
Local News
Calendar — Sept. 7, 2010
Tuesday's events
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Green pleads for fund-raising ban during session
Insisting his motives are both pure and sincere, Sen. Mike Green pleaded with his Senate colleagues Tuesday to ban fundraising by lawmakers while in a 60-day session.
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Senators want to build veterans nursing home in Beckley
America has a shabby history of tending to the needs of its returning war veterans, but some West Virginia senators want to start making amends.
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Commissioners urge public to look into free prescription drug card
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Raleigh County Commission, County Administrator John Humphrey expressed concern that there are not more uninsured county citizens taking advantage of a free prescription drug card through the National Association of Counties.
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Body reportedly removed from Guyandotte River
Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department removed a body from the Guyandotte River at Brier Creek bridge Tuesday, according to Chief Deputy C.S. Parker.
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Ronceverte merchant shares concerns with City Council
When Mary Glover and her son Chris opened a floral specialty shop in the River City four years ago, their Edgar Avenue location seemed ideal. But Mary Glover is now frustrated over what she perceives as a lack of community support for the small business.
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Three men found dead in Rainelle home
Three men, a father and his two sons, were found dead inside their Rainelle home Tuesday, the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department confirmed.
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Glen Daniel bank robbery suspect nabbed quickly
A bank in Glen Daniel was targeted by an armed robber Tuesday afternoon who got away with an undisclosed amount of cash, but was apprehended moments later because of the actions of one brave deputy.
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Fayette board member voices disapproval of energy program
At Monday’s Fayette County Board of Education meeting, board member David Arritt registered his disapproval of the county’s energy management program, which he compared to a “chain letter.”
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Mount Hope grads plan ‘Sentimental Journey Prom’
A group of Mount Hope High School graduates will host a “Sentimental Journey Prom” Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.
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