Community Connection August 21, 22, 23, 24
Movies: KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing Along Event (PG) Ponyo-Studio Ghibili Fest 2025 (G)
Flora Lee Hark Cohen Cinema: It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, Sorry, Baby and Materialists…coming soon: Memento
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Fri August 22 Friday Night Jam at the Elk River Community and Education Center starts at 7 pm featuring “Retro Country”
Sat August 23 in Nitro the Kick off of their Youth Football season with a Parade at 11 am with Major Harris….Meet and greet after the parade at Nitro High School
Saturday from 10 am-2pm at Capitol Market a “Jam Off “ featuring Jams and Jellies, plus competitions. This is a fundraiser for Make A Wish West Virginia! Tickets are $20 or $10 Bring CASH! Sign up to participate by sending an e-mail to [email protected] More information at WWW.charlestonwv.com and at 2025JamOff
Sat August 23 at Sissonville High School the First Ever Bumper Fest. Featuring the Davisson Brothers Band. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the Gate. Children Age 12 and under are admitted Free of charge. This will be a community event celebrating Bumper Taylor and the impact he left in the Sissonville Community. Venders include Bowles Boyz BBQ, BG’s LA Street Tacos, Moshpit Munchies, sunset Slush and Crafts of Coal Ice Cream. Tickets at www.bumper-fest.com
Sat August 23 the Colesmouth Concert Series presents The SAM Thing a “solo Acoustic musician” showcase with John Aiello, Mike Bennett, Johnny G, Brian Gandee, Matt Green, Gary Hays, Bill Hinerman, Lulke Johnson/ Gracie Mai, Charlie Murphy, Avery O’Kelly, Matt Paxton, Jim Prouse, Roger Rabalais, Andy Spradling, Robert Wilson and Billy Wright at Roadside Park in St. Albans
South Charleston Rotary club is having a MUM plant sale to benefit their community service projects. Orders are due by September 5. Mums are from Gritts Farm and are $12 each in 9 inch pots…color choices are Red, Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Purple and White. Order by email to [email protected]
The Hospice Thrift store is now Open…. 1613 2nd Ave near the Alzheimer’s association. “The Heart to Home” charity shop featured clothing, shoes, and household goods.
Hymns, Harmonies and Hops 4-6 pm on the second Sunday of every month at Sam’s Uptown Café. Bill and Becky Kimmons are the song leaders.
The South Charleston Farmers market is now open. 9 am-7 pm Monday thru Saturday and 1-5 pm Sundays.
Dirty Birds baseball at Go Mart Park…. www.dirtybirdsbaseball.com
Starting August 25th in Dunbar a “Women’s Skilled Trades program” for ladies interested in pursuing a career in the construction trades. Applications are now being accepted for the FREE 12 Week Training course in Dunbar and Morgantown. Get more information at www.wvwomenwork.org
August 26 at Forrest Burdette Memorial Church in Hurricane an “Open House” for the Hurricane Civic Chorus for the beginning of their Fall Season. Men and women ages 15 an up are welcome to attend. For information contact [email protected] or visit their Facebook or Instagram pages.
Want some Adventure? The Pipestem Peaks Zipline Tours are open for the summer. Get breath taking views of the bluestone Gorge as you fly through the Treetops. Zipline is open to adventurers age 10 +. Reservations at wvstateparks.com or use the link www.wvstateparks.com/things-to-do/aerial-tours/pipestem-peaks/
Upcoming Events:
Thursday August 28 Award Winning storyteller, explorer and podcaster Tara Roberts will speak during an event hosted by the YWCA at the Katherine “Kitty Dooley Center For Community Enrichments 5:30- pre talk reception and the main presentation from 6:30-8 pm. Reserve you spot! Email [email protected]
Sat August 30 the Charleston Distance Run, 15 miles, 5 K and Kids run. They Still need volunteers. Get more information at www.charelstondistancerun.com or sign up at Roberts Running and Walking store on Saturday August the 16th
Friday Sept 5 “Girls Night Out: Returning to Our roots” at the Hale St. Center. Ticket information thru the YWCA
Sept 9 from 7-9 pm at Capitol Market a Dessert Competition that benefits Faith in Action of the Greater Kanawha Valley “Sweet Charity” tickets are $40. They’ll have a coffee bar, live music, celebrity judges and a people’s choice award. Tickets at www.faithinactionkv.com
Sept 11-13, the WV Quilt Festival at Cedar Lakes Conference Center. The Festival showcases traditional and modern styles, also art, fiber and textile quilts. Hours are Thurs. 9 am-8 pm, Friday Sept 12, 9 am-8 pm, Saturday Sept 13 9 am- 4 pm. Admission is $10
Sunday Sept 14 (12 pm-6 pm) at Coonskin Park the Big Gay Cookout $10 admission (adults age 18 +, children admitted free of charge.) They’ll have hamburgers and hot dogs…everyone is asked to bring a side dish to share. They’ll have vendors, a drag show, music and FUN!
The 2025 Ribfest in Marmet is looking for contestants for the Wing Eating contest on Sunday Sept 14. Email your name and phone number to [email protected] by Sept 9th to participate!
Friday Sept 26 (from 5-9 pm) and Sat Sept 27 from 9 am-6pm, the Home and Lifestyle Show at Valley Park in Hurricane.
Oct 4 at Haddad Riverfront Park the 3rd Annual Freedom Car Show with local bands, food truck, door prizes, vehicle modifications and conversions, kids’ Zone 50/50 raffle and more. [email protected] or call 304 766-4624