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THIS WEEK:
Beta Sigma Phi: Charleston City Council of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority will meet on Thursday, March 5, at the Elkview Public Library at 3 p.m. for the general meeting and at 2:45 p.m. for the board. President Margi High will conduct the business meeting. All council members and committee members need to attend.
Used Book Sale: The St. Albans Public Library is sponsoring a used book fundraiser on Friday, March 6, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the second floor Community Room. All proceeds are used to support library programs throughout the year. The SAPL accepts donations of books, audio books, DVDs, and compact discs daily. For more information, contact the St. Albans Library, 304-722-4244.
Pipesounds: The Pipesounds Organ Concert Series will present the silent movie, “The King of Kings” Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m. at Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church. Guest organist will be Peter E. Krasinski of Boston. Admission is $15; all students free. The church is located at 2848 Putnam Ave. in Hurricane.
Book Signing: Plot Twist Books will host “An Evening in Stars Hollow” featuring “Gilmore Girls” star John Cabrera and author Matt Browning on Saturday, March 7, at 4 p.m. at the LaBelle Theatre. The event will feature a conversation about the television show, a trivia game and a book signing for Browning’s latest release, “Gilmore Girls Pop Culture Reference Guide.” The LaBelle is at 313 D St. in South Charleston.
Fur Auction: The West Virginia Trappers Association will hold its annual Spring Fur Auction March 6-8 at the Gilmer County Recreation Center at 1365 Sycamore Run in Glenville. Consignment for finished fur, roots, deer horns, etc., begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 6. Consignment for finished fur continues through Saturday, March 7, beginning at 9 a.m. Fur auction will be Sunday, March 8, at 1 p.m. Board of Directors meeting will be Thursday, March 5, at 7 p.m. Vendors will be on site all weekend. For more information contact Jeremiah at 304-916-3329, visit the group’s Facebook page, or log on to www.wvtrappers.com.
Irish Dance: The Irish music and dance production “A Taste of Ireland” will perform in Charleston on Sunday, March 8, at 3 p.m. at the Clay Center. The show will be in Huntington on Friday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more information, go to AtasteofIrelandShow.com.
Luncheon: The Water Project, an effort to bring clean drinking water to the people of the southern coalfields, will receive all proceeds from a luncheon fundraiser from noon to 2 p.m. March 8. Jim McCune, Disaster Response Coordinator for the West Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church, will be the guest speaker. The event will be at the First United Methodist Church of South Charleston, 905 Glendale Ave. This fundraiser, originally scheduled for Feb. 8, was postponed because of inclement weather.
EERC Programs: The East End Resource Center Senior Program is held at the Roosevelt Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., in Charleston, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The program includes a free lunch on these days. Due to scheduling and inclement weather, transportation is unavailable until further notice.
• Wednesday, March 4 — Program is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Genene Gourley will provide a spring art activity, and there will be a Bible study. Lunch is at noon.
• Thursday, March 5 — Program is at noon. Information will be presented on the opportunity for seniors to be showcased in a Senior Spotlight article in the Black By God Magazine. These articles will highlight issues that senior citizens face. KVSS will provide lunch.
• Friday, March 6 — Lunch will be served on the first floor. Silver Sneaker's exercise session at 1 p.m.
UPCOMING
Green Chili Shootout: The annual Green Chili Shootout will be March 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at Capitol Market. Guests can sample chili from both professional and amateur cooks. Sampling tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Following the Shootout, Regatta Pro Wrestling will host "Market Mayhem" in the ring from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., a free event.
Democratic Women: The Kanawha County Democratic Women’s organization will meet on Tuesday, March 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kanawha County Public Library, Room #311A or B.
Piano Lessons: Sr. Mary Irene Sorber at the West Virginia Institute for Spirituality in Charleston offers piano lessons for children in first grade or above. Lessons are available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. No previous experience needed. For more information, email Sr. Mary Irene at wvismaryirene@aol.com.
KVSS: Kanawha Valley Senior Services members can participate in bingo every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Fitness classes include a “sitting fit” class every Monday and Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., and a strength training class every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Tai Chi is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the advanced session at 1:30 p.m. and the beginner session at 2:45 p.m. KVSS is located at 1710 Pennsylvania Ave. in Charleston. For more information, call 304-348-0707, or visit the KVSS Facebook page.
Special Needs Tennis: The YMCA of Kanawha Valley offers Special Needs Tennis every Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lessons are free for folks with special needs of all ages. For more information, call 304-340-3527 or send email to 54houses@gmail.com.
Suicide Loss Support: A Survivors of Suicide Loss support group meets in Room 3-11B of the Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston, from 6 to 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, call Scott at 502-641-6097.
