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THIS WEEK:
Town Hall: "Building Bridges Town Hall," a town hall on WV's future, will be held at the Woman's Club of ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä, 1600 Virginia St., E. on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It will be a nonpartisan, moderated Q & A session with elected officials and members of the public, organized by the Kanawha County Democratic Executive Committee and Democratic Women.
Majestic Mountains Needle Arts: Anyone interested in using a needle to create hand stitched items is encouraged to attend MMNA meetings. Members include beginning stitchers to accomplished artists specializing in a wide variety of needlework. MMNA meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Dunbar Public Library at 301 12th St. in Dunbar. Members and visitors are invited to gather as early as 5 p.m. to visit or enjoy open stitching prior to the meeting. In addition to a business meeting, members will have an educational stitching project. Visit Facebook, MMNAEGA.com or email MMNAEGA.info@gmail.com for more information.
Civic Chorus: The Hurricane Civic Chorus invites music lovers to join them for the fall season. Beginning with an Open House on Aug. 26, the HCC will meet every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Forrest Burdette Memorial UMC (2848 Putnam Avenue in Hurricane). Men and women 15 years old and older are welcome to attend. Directed by Dr. Ilse Long, the HCC sings a wide variety of music, welcomes all singers without requiring auditions, and performs two to three concerts a year. For more information, contact hurricanecivicchorus@gmail.com or visit the group's Facebook and Instagram pages.
Friday Night Jam: The Elk River Community and Education Center has announced its Friday Night Jam Session lineup for August. All performances begin at 7 p.m. Aug. 22 – Retro Country, Aug. 29 – The Pardners. For more information, contact the center at 304-965-3722.
Fall Ball: South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Little League is open for registration now through Aug. 24 to play fall baseball and softball. Registration is free to South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä residents. Sign up online at scllwv.org, or in person at the SC Community Center. For more information, email Kavon Cutler at kcutler@cityofsouthcharleston.com.
EERC Programs: The East End Resource Center Senior Program is held at the Roosevelt Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The program includes a free lunch on these days. To schedule transportation, call Latoya at 681-340-9767.
• Wednesday, Aug. 20 - Program is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seniors will enjoy a Sing-a-long provided by Ray Singleton. Lunch is at noon.
• Thursday, Aug. 21 - Program is from noon to 2 p.m. All that attend the Thursday session will participate in a wreath workshop taught by Charlotte Dorsey. Lunch is at noon.
• Friday, Aug. 22 - A Silver Sneakers exercise class starts at noon in the third-floor dance room. Lunch is at 1 p.m.
UPCOMING:
Girls' Night Out: Tickets are now on sale for the first Girls Night Out: Returning to Our Roots event, set for 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the Hale Street Center. The full-building celebration will feature offerings across all four floors, open bars on each level, free appetizers, two DJs, photo booths, karaoke, and an exclusive VIP lounge. Guests can vote on the evening’s theme: “Red for Power: The Fire Within†or “Black & Bling: Shine for a Cause.†Proceeds support YWCA ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä programs, including domestic violence services, early childhood education, racial and economic equity initiatives, and senior wellness. Contact YWCA ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä for ticket information.Â
Marketing Workshops: Small business owners looking to sharpen their marketing skills are invited to a free three-part workshop series hosted this fall by APIS Creative and FASTER WV. The series will be held on Tuesdays, Sept. 9–23, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the University of ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä’s Downtown Innovation HUB, 200 Lee St. East, in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä. Led by Bethany Hornbeck, president and CEO of APIS Creative, the sessions will focus on building a stronger brand and turning strategy into results. The series is open first to current FASTER WV clients as an exclusive program perk. For more information or to register, call the program office at 304-352-1165, or visit advantagevalley.com.
Weekly Walks/Runs: Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum is hosting weekly educational walks and exercise sessions through the end of October. “Walk with a View†takes place Mondays at 9 a.m., offering a guided stroll through ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä history, decorative monuments, landscape features, and notable trees and shrubs. (Note: No walks on Sept. 2, Sept. 30, or Oct. 14.) On Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., a walk/run group meets for a more fitness-focused outing. Participants are welcome to walk, jog, or run a 5K on one of the flattest courses the cemetery allows. All activities begin at the Mausoleum/Office Administration Building, 1555 Farnsworth Drive. For more information or to schedule a group tour on a different day, call 304-348-8010.
Developmental Screenings: Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Teays Valley Baptist Church on Teays Valley Road. We will screen children ages 2½ to 4 years for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help, and cognition. Please call 304-586-0500, ext. 1133 to schedule an appointment.
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.
KVSS Fitness: Kanawha Valley Senior Services invites you to get moving with Tai Chi every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Qigong classes are every Wednesday and Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Qigong is the practice of developing greater awareness and control over inner life energy for therapeutic and healing purposes. Zumba classes are held the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Classes focus on balance, relaxation, and fun. KVSS is located at 1710 Pennsylvania Ave. in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä. For more information, call 304-348-0707.
Suicide Survival Group: The Just-In-Time Suicide Survival Group meets Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. at the Putnam County Main Library. The group encourages coming together as a community to share feelings and experiences as a way to cope with grief. For more information, contact Cindy at 304-951-8380.
Suicide Loss Support: A Survivors of Suicide Loss support group meets in Room 3-11B of the Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä, from 6 to 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, call Scott at 502-641-6097.
