Free Art Exhibit on Recycling, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cynthia Bickey Art Gallery, 600 Johnstown Road, Beckley.
Pet items for fines, today, Raleigh County Public Libraries, bring in specific pet items to wipe off library fines. Call 255-0511, items will benefit the Raleigh County Animal Shelter, support of Responsible Pet Owners Month, donate the pet supply items listed below and have overdue fines reduced or removed from your library record. All the Raleigh County Libraries will be closed for Presidents Day, but open regular hours the rest of the week.
DuBois on Main, 116 Main St., Mount Hope, 1 to 3 p.m., exhibit “The Bowles Family,” teachers who kept records, displaying many education-oriented documents, etc. Refreshments and music to follow.
GoldWing Road Riders Association WV Chapter G meeting, 6 p.m., Ryan’s, Eisenhower Drive, Beckley. Call Joey at 304-320-0197.
Women United for Christ (WUFC) food distribution program, Lochgelly Baptist Church, for those who meet the guidelines, intended to help those who have excessive prescription costs each month which cut into their food budget. Applicants required to show proof of income and medical expenses. First-come, first-served basis. Call Margaret at 304-658-5411 or Jo at 304-575-7221 to see if you qualify.
King Hiram ABIFF F & AM Lodge No. 25 meetings, Ebenezer Baptist Church, 770 S. Fayette St., Beckley, 6 p.m. Call 304-731-3702.
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.
Breakfast served, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 810 Monroe Ave., Ronceverte, dine in or carryout welcome, call 304-645-6255.
Bingo, Lester Fire Department; early bird, 6:30 p.m., regular bingo, 7 p.m. Call 934-6622.
Bingo, 6:30 to 7 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m., Summers County Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Station 13, beside Kirks Restaurant, Hinton. Refreshments.
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.
AA meetings, Beckley, SWV Fellowship Home, 201 Woodlawn, 8 p.m. (OD); Primary Purpose Group, Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, 250 Central Ave., 8 p.m. (CD); Rainelle Medical Center, 645 Kanawha Ave., 7 p.m. (OD) (Dist. 17); Summersville Presbyterian Church, 407 S. Laurel St., 8 p.m. (OD); Rupert, candlelight meeting, 7 p.m., Big Clear Creek Baptist Church, Anjean Road, 0.4 mile off Rt. 60, for information on any meetings, call 304-252-9444 or 1-800-333-5051.
Mountain Area Narcotics Anonymous High on Life Group, Princeton Group open meeting, 2 p.m., Princeton Community Hospital, board room, discussion.
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Calendar — Saturday Feb. 23, 2013
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Letter to Rahall notes FCI staffing
A local president of the American Federation of Government Employees has written Congressman Nick Rahall to express his concerns over what he believes to be understaffing and overcrowding at the Federal Correctional Institution in McDowell County.
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Fire destroys house, but no injuries reported
A house fire in Coal City blazed for over an hour before area firefighters extinguished it Friday evening.
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Fayette County deputies arrest two on drug charges
Fayette County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man and a woman in connection with a drug investigation Thursday.
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Smithers fire chief and wife plead not guilty
After years of speculation and rumor of misspent funds, the former chief of the Smithers Volunteer Fire Department and his wife have been accused of embezzlement and fraud, respectively.
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Veterans museum offers a glimpse into the past
Armed forces military museums depict some of the nation’s most brutal conflicts with vivid photos and actual weapons used in war.
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Artie helps promote safety to kids
Wesley Bostic, 5, son of Lori and Jamie Bostic of Beckley, left Kohl’s Department Store Friday afternoon with several stickers, pencils, a keychain, a tattoo, and a new idea.
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Fayette group opposes school improvement bond
Their showing was small, but their voice was united.
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Truckers getting showers back at Beckley travel plaza
After a long haul along the West Virginia Turnpike, truck drivers can get a refreshing shower at the Beckley travel plaza, starting May 31, after a two-year hiatus.
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Letter to Rahall notes FCI staffing



