COMMUNITY CALENDAR

The Children's Home Society of WV wants you to make a difference in the life of a child by becoming a Foster/Adoptive Parent today.  Call today at 1-866-700-4292.   The Children's Home Society of WV is located at 129 Greenbag Road in Morgantown.  If you're unable to become a Foster/Adoptive Parent, donations will be accepted.  Visit the website for more information at www.childhswv.org.

Try-Again Homes Inc is a non-profit agency that provides specialized foster care for abused and neglected children in the state's custody.  If you have room in your home and your heart for a child, contact Try-Again Homes Inc. at 1-800-242-7213.  Children in your community need foster & adoptive homes.  Here's your chance to make a difference in your community.

The Tobacco-Free Pregnancy Initiative Co-ordinator of Mountain Cap of WV is holding ten free, confidential, monthly, support group sessions in Barbour, Braxton, Upshur, Lewis & Gilmer Counties.  Learn more or participate in the program by calling 304-472-6808 or visit the  website www.wvdhhr.comfor more information.

Groove on over to the Grateful Life Comeback Tour that features several local American Red Cross Blood Drives in a tie-dyed promotion now through August 31st.  All blood donors at a designated Grateful Life Comeback Tour blood drive will receive a hand-dyed t-shirt while supplies last. All presenting donors are eligible for raffle for a year's supply of gas based on  12thousand miles per year at 20mpg at $4.00 per gallon.  For complete rules or more information contact the Morgantown American Red Cross location at 1223-10 Pineview Drive or visit the campaign section of www.redcrosslife.org.

The 30th Anniversary of the West Virginia Italian heritage Festival will be celebrated Labor Day weekend August 29 thru August 31 in uptown Clarksburg.  Some of the events features include the coronation of  Regina Maria the 30th, Amici,the Grand Parade, Eddie Mekka & Cindy Williams of  "LaVerne & Shirley" fame, Felix Cavaliere's Rascals and Harrison County's own The Davisson Brothers.  Visit the WVIHF website for a schedule of events and times.  Go to www.wvihf.com.

The Taylor County Food Drive is underway at Vintage  Bowling Lanes on Route 50 East, Grafton, to benefit the  citizens of  Taylor County and its food bank thru August 31, 2008. All are being asked to bring 2 cans of food or bring one box item and receive a free bowling game.

It's The Fifth Sunday Sing featuring "Bound for Heaven" at Liberty United Mehtodist Church Sunday August 31st at 6:30pm.  Join the congregation for  a special time of praise through ministry, testimony & song.

The Simpson Creek Baptist Church located at 231 W. Philadelphia Avenue in Bridgeport is hosting a “Start With The Heart” parenting seminar September 6th from 8:30am-12:30pm. Registration is required for this free seminar being presented in conjunction with the National Center for Biblical Parenting and the International network of Children’s ministry. Contact the church at 304-842-3589 or visit on line at www.incrn.org.

We Care For Kids, the First Annual Car/Motorcycle Show sponsored by the Harrison County Parks & Recreation Commission & Patrons of the Parks will be held Sunday September 7th at the Harrison County Recreation Complex/4-H Center on Route 19 South of Clarksburg.  Registration begins at 10am-1pm for $10.00 per car load.  Show time is a 1pm-3pm.  Judging will begin at 3pm.

The Buckhannon Choral Society begin rehearsals September 8th at 7pm at First United Methodist Church on Florida Street.  New members are welcome. For more information call Cheryl & Ted Turner at 304-924-6987.

Central West Virginia's Senior Olympics gets underway September 9th-11 at the Gilmer County Recreational Center.  The event will be filled with fun & activities for everyone.  Daytime events include track & field, swimming, checkers & baking contests, while evenings will be filled with fabulos 50's & Western Hoe Down music entertainment.  For more info or to register  contact Shelly at 304-765-3668 or 1-800-814-8514.     

Allegheny LunaticAsyluminvites you to come & get dirty at Mud Mania 2008 September 18th thru the 21st. This ultimate 4x4 weekend will feature truck, ATV & motorcyle events. there will be flat drag races & hare scramble motorcycle races.  Take exit 99 of I-79 towards Weston.  follow route 33W through downtown Weston, cross the bridge & the event is on the left.  For more info or any questions call 304-269-5070.

The Upshur County Children's Festival gets underway September 20th from 10am-2pm  at the Stockert Youth Center located at 79 East Main Street.  Join all the fun & enjoy free snacks, arts & crafts, face painting and a lot more.  For more information call 304-473-0145. 

Basket Bingo featuring Longaberger Baskets will be held October 5th at 2pm at the Clarksburg VFW  to benefit The Johnny Ayers Foundation.  The six year old has rheumatoid arthritis & a heart conditiion.  Tickets are $20.00 per person.  For more information and for tickets contact Pepper Dinsmore at 304-623-1583.

West Virginia Women Work! is accepting applicants to its FREE eleven week skilled trades class that prepares participants for jobs in building & highway construction & union apprenticeships.  Learn basic carpentry, welding & electrical wiring.  Learn basic job search techniques, math skills & improve physical fitness.  You'll receive travel reimbursement and assistance in purchasing clothes & tools required to work in the industry. Classes start November 3rd.  For more information call 304-598-0114.