Glade-Pinch Trout Association meeting, 7:30 p.m., cafeteria, Shady Spring High School. New members are welcome. Contact Marvin Lilly at 304-763-2063.
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.
American Legion Post 32 regular meeting, 7 p.m., 1708 S. Kanawha St.
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 bi-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 Cindy 304-673-7843 or Renae 304-929-6736.
WV TOPS No. 466 meeting, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Sunset Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 1100 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.
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.
Local News
Calendar — Tuesday, March 5, 2013
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Memorial Day ceremonies planned in Fayetteville
For those looking to spend their Memorial Day weekend taking part in a traditional graveside ceremony, Fayetteville offers two — a candlelight vigil and a groundbreaking for a new veterans’ memorial.
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Deputy lawsuit settlement reached
A civil rights lawsuit alleging that a former Greenbrier County sheriff’s deputy had sex with a 16-year-old while “on duty” has been settled for $100,000 and dismissed with prejudice by U.S. District Court Judge Irene Berger.
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Lewisburg stands against power station purchase
Local officials waded into the controversy over Monongahela Power’s proposed purchase of the Harrison Power Station on Tuesday, as Lewisburg City Council approved a resolution opposing the transaction.
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BPD bloodhound and Kohls team-up for kids safety event
Friday will be a big day for Artie, Beckley Police Department’s tracking bloodhound, and kids who stop by Kohl’s Department Store.
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Murder trial to begin this August
A trial for a man accused of murdering a family of four last May has been set for Aug. 13 at 9:30 a.m. before Nicholas County Circuit Court Judge Gary Johnson.
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Raleigh schools recycle almost 400 tons this year
Raleigh County schools have taken home $12,065.63 by recycling 391.9 tons during the school year that is just ending.
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Police Department to conduct DUI checkpoint
The Beckley Police Department will conduct a DUI Sobriety Checkpoint from 9 p.m. Friday until 3 a.m. Saturday on Pinewood Drive. An alternate location will be U.S. 19. The checkpoint will be supported by roving DUI Enforcement Patrols throughout the evening and night time hours.
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Rt. 19 traffic held up by ‘bottomed out’ trailer
A “bottomed out” tractor-trailer along U.S. 19 at Glen Jean Wednesday morning caused traffic delays, a dispatcher with the Fayette County Emergency Operations Center said.
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Battery drive to benefit tornado victims
A local business owner is collecting supplies for Oklahoma tornado victims and is asking everyone to donate if possible.
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Veterans bills gain house approval
Disabled veterans came a step closer Tuesday to getting an automatic, cost-of-living increase in monthly benefits on a permanent basis.
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