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February 5, 2012
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Upcoming Events
02/06/12
2012 Coal Heritage Public Lecture Series
The Beckley Center of Concord University and The Coal Heritage Highway Authority announce the 2012 Coal Heritage Public Lecture Series.
All presentations are held in Room E10 of the Erma Byrd Higher Education Center on Airport Road and are free and open to the public
February 6 -- Under These Hills
A one-man performance of the life and work of a coal miner presented by Fred Powers. Fred Powers worked over 20 years as a coal miner in MacDowell County. This dramatic presentation tells of the work of an underground coal miner. There will be a short intermission and then Fred will do a shorter program about coal miners in the Civil War.
The Coal Heritage Public Lecture Series is a part of an academic class at the Beckley Center of Concord University entitled Coal Culture in West Virginia . The instructor is Karen Vuranch, Appalachian storyteller and historian. For more information about any of these lectures or the class, please contact Karen at karen@wventerprises.com or kvuranch@concord.edu
02/11/12
Hospice of Southern WV presents: A Night of Indulgence
Join Hospice of Southern WV for A Night of Indulgence:
Chocolate Jazz
Saturday, February 11th, 2012
7 PM
John W. Eye Conference Center
500 S. Kanawha St., Beckley
Enjoy the musical talents of the New River Jazz Quartet, Lady D and featuring David Wells. Chocolates provided by local businesses and the culinary students at Mountain State University.
Tickets are $35 per person or $60 per couple. RSVP to (304) 255-6404.
All proceeds go to Hospice of Southern WV.
02/14/12
Valentine Dinner with Duffy Boyd & Friends
Make plans to grab your valentine and head to Hawks Nest Restaurant on Tuesday, February 14 from 5:30pm-7:30pm for a special dinner with music by Duffy Boyd and his friends! For more information call 304-658-5212.
02/15/12
WELD and Lights ON! West Virginia To Host Open House
The Bellann Building in downtown Oak Hill, WV, got a green facelift. Now, WELD and Lights ON! West Virginia are inviting you to attend an Open House on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 5-7 p.m. to reveal its new look!
Our new office space features a state of the art rubber flooring made from recycled materials, as well as a new LED lighting system and desk and conference table made from refurbished timber from around the area. The layout is a plus, too. Designed to enhance creativity and communication within the entire agency, it features an open floor plan which we’re calling “the hive,” a private meeting room, an open area for creative brainstorming and a new conference room. You'll have to come by to see the rest! RSVP by February 6 to Kelly@weldtheweb.com
02/18/12
32nd Annual Hamfest
PLATEAU AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION
IS SPONSORING THEIR 32nd ANNUAL HAMFEST
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012
at the LEWIS COMMUNITY CENTER
469 CENTRAL AVE., OAK HILL, WV
8 AM to 2PM
AMATEUR TESTING 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
HOURLY DOOR PRIZES
DOOR PRIZE TICKETS $1.00
PRIZE LIST ON WEBSITE-
www.plateauamateurradio.com
ADMISSION: $ 5.00
TABLES: $10.00 & $15.00 W/ ELECTRIC
CONTACT: PARA HAMFEST
P.O. BOX 96, FAYETTEVILLE, WV 25840
or
Jane Hardy (WV8JH)
304-640-4162
wv8jh@frontier.com
or Charlie Hardy (WV8CH)
304-640-1120
wv8ch@frontier.com
Talk–in on 146.790 (PL 100)
02/24/12
Fish Fry Fridays during Lent at Sts. Peter & Paul
Fish Fry to be held at SSPP every Friday of Lent beginning February 24th – March 30th
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sit down dinner/Carry-Out also available $10 adults
Menu items; Your choice of fried flounder and/or shrimp, baked beans, cole slow, baked potato, dessert and drink. Kids menu available at a reduced price.
03/05/12
2012 Coal Heritage Public Lecture Series
The Beckley Center of Concord University and The Coal Heritage Highway Authority announce the 2012 Coal Heritage Public Lecture Series.
All presentations are held in Room E10 of the Erma Byrd Higher Education Center on Airport Road and are free and open to the public.
March 5 - Violence in the Coal Fields
This academic lecture is presented by Paul Rakes, a former coal miner and currently is on the faculty at WVU-WV Tech. He has recently completed research and published an article about the early coal camps and the violence that was a way of life for coal miners.
The Coal Heritage Public Lecture Series is a part of an academic class at the Beckley Center of Concord University entitled Coal Culture in West Virginia . The instructor is Karen Vuranch, Appalachian storyteller and historian. For more information about any of these lectures or the class, please contact Karen at karen@wventerprises.com or kvuranch@concord.edu
04/02/12
2012 Coal Heritage Public Lecture Series
The Beckley Center of Concord University and The Coal Heritage Highway Authority announce the 2012 Coal Heritage Public Lecture Series.
All presentations are held in Room E10 of the Erma Byrd Higher Education Center on Airport Road and are free and open to the public.
April 2 - Coal Mine Health and Safety with Ken Hecher
The Hon. Ken Hechler will speak about his work as a former West Virginia Senator in US Congress and his work in passing the most far-reaching coal mine health and saftey legislation in American history. He will address issues concerning the recent UBB disaster as well as other issues in coal mine health and safety.
The Coal Heritage Public Lecture Series is a part of an academic class at the Beckley Center of Concord University entitled Coal Culture in West Virginia . The instructor is Karen Vuranch, Appalachian storyteller and historian. For more information about any of these lectures or the class, please contact Karen at karen@wventerprises.com or kvuranch@concord.edu
04/28/12
Sts. Peter & Paul Annual Golf Tournament
Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 28th at Bridge Haven. Contact the school (304)465-5045 for additional information and/or to reserve your team.
05/07/12
2012 Coal Heritage Public Lecture Series
The Beckley Center of Concord University and The Coal Heritage Highway Authority announce the 2012 Coal Heritage Public Lecture Series.
All presentations are held in Room E10 of the Erma Byrd Higher Education Center on Airport Road and are free and open to the public.
May 7 - Music of the Coal Fields
Music has always been important in the Appalachian mountains. Traditional musicians Tom and Michelle Warner will present a concert of Appalachian music of the coal fields.
The Coal Heritage Public Lecture Series is a part of an academic class at the Beckley Center of Concord University entitled Coal Culture in West Virginia . The instructor is Karen Vuranch, Appalachian storyteller and historian. For more information about any of these lectures or the class, please contact Karen at karen@wventerprises.com or kvuranch@concord.edu
08/22/12
14th Annual Oak Leaf Festival
August 22- September 3 Details coming soon!
Jack McClung - Oak Leaf Festival director 304-640-8804
All Vendors: Contact Diana Janney 304-573-5243
