Weekend Update April 24, 25, 26, 27
Movies: Star Wars: Episode III-Revenge of the Sith 20th anniversary Re-Release (PG-13) The Accountant 2 ® Until Dawn ®
Flora Lee Hark Cohen Cinema: No Other Land, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, The Penquin Lessons, Demons
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.
Spring Clean up dates for the City of Charleston have been announced 9am-1 pm May 3 for South Hills, East End, Kanawha city, Downtown, more information at www.CharlestonWV.gov./cleanup
Get FREE prom gowns at Ronda’s Closet at Aldersgate United Methodist Church (6823 Sissonville Drive) Hours are 12:30 pm-2:30 pm Every Sunday during prom season. Information at the church office at 304 984 1164
Friday April 25 the play”Morning Prayer” self rated (PG-13) opens at the Elk city Playhouse. (Performances on April 26, May 2, 3 & 4) tickets available at www.cyac-charleston.ticketleap.com
Friday April 25 a Spring Wine mixer at Capitol Market from 6-8 pm. “Flowers after Hours” is a chance to mix and mingle with Wine from the Wine Shop and heavy horsd’oeuvres. General admission is $40 and Food & Drink Admission is $75.
Sat April 26 from 10 am-2 pm the DEA National TAKEBACK event. Andy unwanted medications may be dropped at FIVE KCSO detachments: Elkview, Sissonville, Quincy, Cross Lanes or St. Albans.
(collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps or illicit drugs) for more information visit www.DEATakeBack.com
Sat April 26 5:30-9 pm a Murder Mystery Dinner at the Embassy Suites in Charleston to support the Kanawha Valley Academy of Learning. They’ll also have a silent auction. [email protected]
Sat April 26 the YWCA’s ninth annual RACE to END Racism a 5 K run and one mile walk. 9 am on Kanawha BLVD.
Sat April the 26 A Garnet Foundation Benefit Concert featuring the Esquires from 7 pm- 10 pm at the historic Garnet Auditorium on Shrewsbury Street in Charleston a $30 donation is requested for tickets. For information send email to [email protected]
Sat April 26th at 8:30 am. Scatter to Serve at First Presbyterian Church in Charleston. Meet at the dining room….work starts at 9:30 and your team is usually done by 1 pm. Work includes dog walking and clearing trails at the Humane association, gardening at Habitat for Humanity, Manna Meal gardens and Hubbard hospice house, packing food boxes and cleaning apartments for Rea of Hope.
Sunday April 27th from 2-3:30 pm a YOGA hike at Kanawha State Forest. Meet at the State Forest gift shop (7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive) bring some water, bug spray and a yoga mat ….the hike is rated moderate. The Cost is $25. (Please do not bring DOGS, also Children under the age of 9 and pregnant people are not permitted to participate.)
Sat May 3 Tuxes and Tails: Down and Derby at the Ruffner! Wear your derby attire and enjoy delicious food and specialty cocktails, a silent auction, live music, a photo booth, contests and more! Mingle with furry friends….get tickets soon….there’s a limited amount at the Kanawha Charleston Humane Society.
Sat May 3 the Kanawha Valley coin Club will have their annual show at Tyler Mountain Community Center from 10 am-3 pm
Sat May 3 WomanSong presents their spring concert “Ireland Calls” 7 pm at Christ Church United Methodist. Tickets are $10 at the Door.
Sat May 3 Guns to Gardens…the 2nd annual event at St. Marks United Methodist Church in Charleston from 1-3 pm safely surrender any unwanted gun. The person surrendering the gun receives a gift certificate for $100, $150 or $200…information at 304 546 7087
Sat May 3 at Tyler Mountain Community Center the Kanawha Valley Coin Club will have their annual Coin show from 10 am-3 pm. No admission fee.
Sat May 10 the WV University Extension Service’s Master Gardener program in Kanawha County will hold their annual plant sale from
8 am-1 pm at the Riverside Pavilion at Coonskin Park. This event is FREE and open to the public. You’ll find house plants, perennials, annual, shrubs, bulbs and vegetable plants….new this year is an added focus on pollinator and native plans. They’ll also have garden tools, pots and anything else garden related. Visit the association’s facebook page at www.facebook.com/kanawhaMG/
Sat May 10 in Ripley the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk. Visit www.t2t.org Funds raised go to the Tunnel to Towers program, honoring first responders who die in the line of duty.
May 10 the 3 Betties Foundation is celebrating Mothers Day weekend with “Moments to cherish” Mother-son Dance Celebrations from 5-7 pm at Coonskin Park’s Clubhouse. Advance tickets are $20, $30 at the door. For questions or to purchase tickets email Chad at [email protected]
Sat May 17 the Elk City District will have a Block Party from noon- 6 pm. Vendors, food trucks, local musicians and a kid’s area. Check out local small businesses…a Brewery, Distillery and Meadery. PODA will be in effect.
Sat May 17 SALT FEST is back at J.Q. Dickinson Salt Works (4797 Midland Dr. Charleston) 11 am-5 pm with vendors, live music and food trucks. FREE to attend and family friendly.
Tuesday May 20 the Hurricane Civic Chorus will have a FREE concert starting at 7:30 pm at Forrest Burdette Memorial UMC in Hurricane.
May 31- June 1 the annual 2 Day FastivALL Capitol Street Art Fair. Capitol Street from Quarrier street to Lee Street with 60 local and regional artisan selling their wares, live music …and don’t miss the Children’s Art Fair with make and take activities, entertainments, library activities and more
The Following FREE camps at WV State. Get more information at www.wvstateu.edu/4h
June 16-27 at WV State University a Country Roads Engineering Camp for 7-9th graders. Application deadline is MAY 5
July 7-11 at WV State University a Mind Marvel Neuroscience Camp for 7th-10th graders. Application deadline is April 30
July 14-18 at WV State University a CyberDefenders Summer Camp for 7th-10 graders. Application deadline is May 9
July 25 a Roboroot Explorers Camp for 3rd-8th graders. Application deadline is June 12.