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TODAY, MARCH 16
ADULT ARTS AND CRAFTS: Let creativity shine to create a cute craft or inspiring art piece from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium. Ages 18 and up. No fee. Registration is required by calling, 434-799-5195.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
FAMILY GAME NIGHTS: Relax with family and come out for a fun night of board games, sports and outdoor games at Coates Recreation Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 18
CARS & COFFEE: Old Dominion Classic Sports Car Club will hold Cars & Coffee from 9 to 11 a.m. at Crema & Vine, 1009 Main St. For more information, call 434-548-9862.
JAPANESE CULTURAL EVENT: George Washington High School Japanese class and club will host the third annual Japan Day free event in the GW auditorium from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be Kendo, Taiko Drumming, a tea ceremony, prizes and more. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/yse2tj2z.
CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB: Enjoy a classic movie with discussion following at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “The Adventure of Robin Hood” (1938) for ages 18 and up. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. No fee.
ARCHERY 101 WORKSHOP: Learn the basic safety, anchor points, draw and release, care of equipment and essential safety skills with a USA Archery certified instructor for ages 5 to 17 at Coates Recreation Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $12. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150.
HOMESTEADING 101: Learn from local homesteaders Ben and Amber Martin at Glenwood Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon. No fee. For ages 5 and up; registration is required a week prior.
MONDAY, MARCH 20
PRESSURE CANNER LID TESTING: Virginia Cooperative Extensive Office, 19783 U.S. 29 South, Suite C, Chatham, will check pressure cooker lid and gauge used for canning at no cost from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call 434-432-7770.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
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λA Spring Festival & Easter Egg Huntwill be at noon at Sunset Berry Farm, Alderson, and includes a variety of activities including Easter egg hunts, a bucking cow barrel train ride, a jumping pad and paintball target shooting. A professional photographer will be on-site to snap shots with the Easter Bunny.
λJust For Kids Child Advocacy Center/Partners in Prevention is hosting an Easter Fun Hike at 9 a.m. at the Beckley Youth Museum, 509 Ewart Ave. Cost is $5 per family.
Wednesday, April 20
λThe West Virginia Department of Environmental Protectionhas partnered with the Clay Center in Charleston for a day of environmental education for area grade school-age students. The annual Earth Day Celebration is scheduled from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Clay Center. To register a school group, contact the Clay Center at 304-561-3570 or email [email protected].
Thursday, April 21
λCarnegie Hall’s Second Stage Seriespresents jazz group The Vince Lewis Sextet at 6:30 p.m. Lewis is a veteran jazz performer, composer and recording artist. Free admission. For more information visit carnegiehallwv.org, call 304-645-7917, or stop by 611 Church St., Lewisburg.
Friday, April 22
λMcKenzie Phippswill be at the Bluefield Arts Center at 7 p.m. McKenzie Phipps, who has been on Country Rebel and the Country Network, recently released her debut single “Maybe.” For more information, visit www.bluefieldartscenter.com
Saturday, April 23
λBeckley’s Coffee and Tea Celebrationis an annual block party that will include coffee and tea tastings, desserts, food, music and other activities. Additional vendors as well as local businesses and authors will also participate. For more information, visit www.beckley.org
λThe State Fair of West Virginiais planning “Almost Summer in Almost Heaven,” at the State Fairgrounds in Lewisburg. Set for 1 – 8 p.m., the event will feature a car show, live music, fair food, shopping, activities for kids, cornhole and disc golf tournaments. Tickets will only be available for purchase the day of. Adults 11 and older will be $5, and children 10 and under are free. Registration is required for the tournaments and car show. Applications are at www.statefairofwv.com or by calling the office at 304-645-1090.
Wednesday, April 27-30
λThe Mullens Dogwood Festivalincludes crafts, exhibits, food, live music, a carnival and more. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/themullensdogwoodfestival.
Saturday, April 30
λThe Humane Society of Raleigh Countywill have a ramp dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 410 New River Drive. There will be ramps, ham, beans, cornbread and fried potatoes and desserts. Baskets and T-shirts available. Tickets are $10. All proceeds will go toward the Delaney Wykle Animal Wellness Center.