COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Harrison County Parks & Recreation is conducting a Community Dance Night every Tuesday at the Harrison County Recreation Complex - 4H Chenter.  Introduction to Square Dancing  for ages 6 to 90 for singles, couples and children.  Beginner classes will be held from 6pm-7:15pm, and advanced classes will be held 7:15pm-8:30pm.  There will be a choreographed demonstration of Ballroom Dancing for those interested in the classes.  The cost is $3.00/adults, $5.00/couples and $1.00/students.  The initial visit is FREE.

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.

Tickets are available now to help benefit a fund to offset medical expenses for Terri Lynn Shuman.  Tickets are $40.00 each.  Prizes that will be awarded include a  one year membership at Bel Meadows Golf Course, 4 rounds of golf for you & your favorite four at Stonewall Jackson, multiple chances to win 4 rounds of golf at various local golf courses.  The drawing will be held Tuesday July 1st.  For tickets and more information contact Rodney McCall at 304-669-5365 or 304-745-3927.

Celebrate the 4th of July close to home in Buckhannon with a fun filled evening and some of the best fireworks around at the Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Celebration on Thursday July 3rd,  The event will be held at Buckahhon-Upshur High School football stadium.  Gates will open at 5pm.  The cost is $5.00 per car load.  Rain date will be Friday July 4th.  For more information contact the Chamber office at 304-472-1722.

You're invited to join  the Old Fashioned Fairview July 4th Celebration Friday July 4th at Town Park in Fairview.  The schedule of events kick-off at 7:45am with registration for the Ray Hedrick 5K Run that begins at 8:30am.  The Grand Parade will be underway at 10am followed by a performance from the Fairview Community Band.  The day long events which include guest speaker Natalie Tennant, games, contests & cake walks, will conclude at 9:30pm with a fireworks display.  All activities are free.  For more information contact Ron Haught at 304-449-1458.

The Main Street Fairmont 4th of July Celebration will be held Friday July 4th at Pallatine Park.  Festivities will begin at 4pm with a parade downtown beginning at 5pm.  There will be musical entertainment provided by the JR Farley Band from 4p-6p, Carolina Rain at 6:30pm & Trick Pony will perform at 8:30pm.  Governor Joe Manchin will welcome Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton at 9:15pm. Fireworks will be provided over the Mon River at
10:15m.

Grand Ole Opry veterans A.G. & Kate from Holland will present a program of acoustic music & song at First Baptist Church on Hart Avenue in Buckhannon, Sunday July 6th at 7pm. For more information contact Jim Vance at 304-924-6829 or First Baptist Church at 304-472-4789. A love offering will be taken to help with travel expenses for A.G. & Kate.

The Nationwide Players Cup Golf Tournament is teaming up with Harrison County Catholic Schools and you can help.  The tournament, at Pete Dye Golf Club, is scheduled July 7th-13 will give 100% of ticket revenue back to HCCS if you select them as your chosen charity when you purchase a ticket to the event.  Or you can donate to HCCS through the tournament organizers to help secure a higher percentage of the $25,000 bonus pool fund.  For more information log on to www.playerscup.net.

Help Save lives & join the American Red Cross Blood drive at Mylan Park Elementary Saturday July 11th from 2pm-7pm.  appointments & walk-ins are welcome.  There will be a gas card raffle for anyone donates.  To schedule an appointment or for any questions call Amy at 304-290-6176.

The Jewel City Church located on Route 20, Haywood Road in Shinnston presents the 8th Annual Bike Sunday & Biker Round-Up July 12-13.  The event begins Saturday with the Round Up Charity Ride at 3pm.  Registration begins at noon with the ride benefitting St. Jude's Children's Hospital.  Come join the fun as well as the ride, fellowship, food, Christian Bluegrass Music & a Sunday morning worship service.  For more information call 304-592-5755 or 304-592-5678.

The Harrison County Senior Citizens Annual Senior Picnic will be held Friday July 18th from 10:30am-3pm at the Harrison County 4-H Center.  this is for members only.  Transportation will be provided in the Clarksburg area.  Call 304-623-6795 for transportation.

The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will host the 10th Annual 5K Run Saturday July 19th on Main Street in Uptown Clarksburg beginning at 8:30am.  The race will take runners through the business and residential areas of Clarksburg & Glen Elk. Stop by the festival office & pick up an entry form.  Door prizes will be awarded during a random drawing.  Awards will be given in both male & female categories.  For more information contact Rachael Torchia, Executive Director of WVIHF, at 304-622-7314.

Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG) will hold it's annual picnic for those who worked at Stonewood 12 Works.  Anyone who worked at the Stonewood plant, their spouses & immediate family members may attend.  Please bring a covered dish & visit with former co-workers on Saturday July 19th from noon til 3pm at the 4-H Barn on Route 19 in Clarksburg.  Each employee will recive a gift.  For more information contact Gene Miller at 304-782-4796, or Mrs. don Dobbins at 304-842-4561.

Plan to attend Fort New Salem Friday Front Porch Concerts July 25th featuring The East Run Band from 7pm-9pm.  August 8-10 will be the Annual Dulcimer Festival.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket & enjoy an evening of music & fun.  Just $5.00 admission, children under 12 free.

Cub Scout Pack 45 Second Annual Car Show will be held Saturday July 26th from 9am-3pm at the United Methodist Church in Quiet Dell.  Registration will be held from 9am-1pm & the fee is $10.00.  For more information, contact Stacy Priester, Pack 45 Cub Scouts, Tresasurer, at 304-677-8162.

Everyone is invited to Outrigger Island at Enon Baptist Church located on Flinderation Road in Salem August 4-8 from 5:30pm-8:30pm.  Babies through adults are urged to join this Island adventure filled with games,crafts, snacks, prizes, music and so much more.  For questions or more information call 304-782-3579 or e-mail Director Jana Marie Wetzel at janamw@aol.com.

The 30th Anniversary of the West Virginia Italian heritage Festival will be celebrated August 29 thru August 31 in Clarksburg.  More details soon.

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.

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.