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THIS WEEK:
Luncheon: A luncheon fundraiser will be held Feb. 8 from noon to 2 p.m. for The Water Project, an effort to bring clean drinking water to the people of the southern coalfields. The event will be at First United Methodist Church in South Charleston. Jim McCune, Disaster Response Coordinator for the West Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church, will be the guest speaker. The menu: salads and a variety of home-made soups. Suggested donation: $10. All proceeds go to The Water Project. The church located at 905 Glendale Ave. in South Charleston.
Concert: Cavendish Hall is hosting a concert Sunday, Feb. 8, at 4 p.m. The event will feature Vicki and Johan Botes playing Gershwin on piano, and Elizabeth Baer singing selections from the Gershwin songbook. The performance hall is located at 207 52nd St. in Charleston. Email jpcavendish@aol.com for more information, or visit www.cavendishhall.com.
Homeschool Event: The West Virginia Homeschool Connection originally scheduled for Jan. 31 has been rescheduled to April 25. For more information, email wvhomeschoolnetwork@gmail.com, or call/text 304-881-2227.
Scholarship: The Charleston Lions Club recently set up an annual scholarship for students in the Kanawha Valley. There will be two scholarships available annually for $2,500 each. The scholarship is run and managed by The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. Applications are open now until Feb. 4. Go to tgkvf.org/scholarship-information to learn more about the application process. For more information, email kimberly.zwier@53.com, or call 605-659-4772.
Dementia Support: The Dementia Support Group will meet Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hansford Center in St. Albans. This is for caregivers or anyone wanting more information. The group meets the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, email cheryl_cummins@msn.com.
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, Feb. 4 — Program is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a Vacation Bible School Session provided by Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church. Lunch is at noon.
• Thursday, Feb. 5 — Program is at noon. Bingo is scheduled. KVSS will provide lunch.
• Friday, Feb. 6 — Lunch will be served on the first floor. Silver Sneaker's exercise session at 1 p.m.
UPCOMING
KVSS Day: Kanawha Valley Senior Services is holding a "day of creativity and learning" on Friday, Feb. 13, beginning at 10 a.m. There will be a craft class where participants will make polymer clay hearts and kisses. Following that, there will be a Biochar workshop led by someone from WVSU, followed by lunch. The menu features BBQ chicken, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, A roll and peach cobbler. A $2 donation is suggested. KVSS is located at 1710 Pennsylvania Ave. in Charleston. For more information, call 304-348-0707, or visit the KVSS Facebook page.
Valentine’s Day Dinner: Capitol Market will host a “Rooted in Love” Valentine’s Day dinner on Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Outdoor Pavilion Greenhouse and Igloos at the Market on 800 Smith St. in Charleston. Tickets are $100 per person, limited to 100 guests. Hosted in partnership with Coco’s Kitchen, this intimate dinner will be led by Chef Chasity Thomas. For more information, email admin@capitolmarket.net. Tickets available at the website, capitolmarket.net.
Model Train Show: The 20th Annual Model Train and Craft Show will be Feb. 14-15 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, presented by the Kanawha Valley Railroad Association. There will be vendors and operating layouts. Saturday hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $6, with children 12 and under free. Vendor tables are $40 to rent; vendor spaces with no table are $30. For more information, call Richard Boyd at 615-319-9654, email cnorail@aol.com or kvrailroad@gmail.com.
Buffalo: The Friends of Buffalo WV History will meet Feb. 15, at 3 p.m. at the Buffalo United Methodist Church. The church is located at 27 High Street in the Buffalo Historic Square. The meeting is open to anyone interested in Buffalo History.
Beer Tasting: The Charleston Vandalia Rotary Club is sponsoring its Pints for a Purpose Beer Tasting Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. at Black Sheep Burritos at 702 Quarrier St. in Charleston. There will be a silent auction and giveaways. Snacks and appetizers will be available. Tickets are $40 per person, $70 per couple. Proceeds go to the Rotary Club’s local projects. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Rick Staton at rickstaton77@gmail.com.
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.
