2008
Calendar |
|
| January |
| 3 |
Legislative "Point of View" Breakfast |
Bluefield Holiday Inn
8:00 AM |
| 5 |
Appalachian Highlands Music Association
Admission $5
|
Princeton Middle School
Live Bluegrass Music -5:30 pm, Show: 6:30 pm, |
| 10 |
GBCC Youth Leadership Kick-Off
First Session of the Bluefield Youth Leadership program |
Holiday Inn of Bluefield, WV
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| 10-Mar.23 |
"Echoes of a Legend"
Contact (888) 950-3382 |
Wohlfahrt haus Dinner Theatre, Wytheville, VA |
| 11 |
ELVIS (Matt Dollar)
Contact (304) 327-2800 for tickey information |
Bluefield High School Auditorium
7:00 pm |
| 12 |
Art Exhibit by Laura Eklund
Contact (304) 323-2112 |
get s'mART Gallery |
| 19 |
Storewide Sale & Auction
Auction, Storewide Sale - all items discounted at least 30‰
Contact (304) 898-8369 |
Four Seasons Antiques & Appraisals, Princeton, WV
10:00 a.m.
8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| 22 |
Pajama Party Story Hour
Pajamas welcome
Free Admission - Registration required
Contact (304) 325-3943 |
Craft Memorial Library, Bluefield, WV |
| 22 |
PMCCC Annual Dinner
Contact (304) 487-1502 for information/tickets |
Concord University |
| 31 |
GBCC Retreat – 2008 planning session for the Board of Directors and Guests of the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce |
Holiday Inn of Bluefield, WV
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon |
| |
February |
|
| 1-3 |
"The Miracle Worker"
Contact (276) 326-4212 |
Harman Chapel
Bluefield College
|
| 2 |
30th Annual
Groundhog Day and Groundhog Day Breakfast
Call (304) 384-5348 |
Concord
University |
| 6 |
"Love Isn't" (Love Is, Love Isn't) Reception
Exhibit of Paintings
Pottery & Sculpture by Mark Davis
|
BSC Herbert Gallery
11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
| 6 |
Book Sale |
Craft Memorial Library
10:30 am - 6:00 pm |
| 8 |
Tourism Day at the Capitol |
Charleston, WV |
| 12 |
Kusun Ensemble from Ghana to perform
Contact (304) 327-4512 |
Basic Science Auditorium
Bluefield Stat College
12:00 noon
|
| 16 |
Presidents Day Apprentice Program
Contact Joan Yates at (276) 988-6755 for program information |
Crab Orchard Museum and Pioneer Park |
| 19 |
Rahall Technology Center Dedication
Open to the Public |
Concord University
Tours: 10:00 am
Dedication: 11:00 am
|
| 19 |
"On Broadway" presented by Blue Mountain Performing Arts |
Bluefield Performing Arts Center
Bluefield High School
7:30 pm
|
| 20 |
Mercer County Day at the Legislature |
Charleston, WV |
| 22 |
"A Place at the Table" - Dining experience with Jazz music
Contact (304) 327-4512
|
Herbert Gallery
Bluefield State College
2:30 pm
|
| 27 |
BSC Black Student Assoc. Luncheon
Contact (304) 327-4512
|
Harris-Jefferson Student Center
Bluefield State College
11:00 am
|
| 29 |
"Lying in State"
Contact (304) 325-8000
|
Summit Theatre
Bluefield Arts Center
Bluefield, WV
|
| |
March |
|
| |
Bluefield Flea Market - 2008 Season Begins
Contact: Bluefield, WV Parking Commission at 304-327-2401
|
Every Saturday
5:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| 1 |
"Lying in State"
Contact (304) 325-8000 |
Summit Theatre
Bluefield Arts Center
Bluefield, WV |
| 1 |
Appalachian Highlands Music Associate
Admission: $5.00
|
Princeton Middle School, Princeton, WV
Doors open: 5:30 pm
Show: 6:30 pm
|
| 1 |
2008 Bridal Spectacular
Contact (304) 327-2508 |
Mercer Mall
Bluefield, WV
11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| 1-23 |
"Memories of the King,"
Contact: (888) 950-3382 |
Wohlfahrt haus Dinner Theatre, Wytheville, VA
Show Hours: Thurs. - Sun.
|
| 2 |
"Lying in State"
Contact (304) 325-8000 |
Summit Theatre
Bluefield Arts Center
Bluefield, WV |
| 5 |
Recreation and Tourism Fair
Contact: (304) 384-6026
|
Concord University Ballroom
Athens, WV
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
|
| 7 |
"Lying in State"
Contact (304) 325-8000 |
Summit Theatre
Bluefield Arts Center
Bluefield, WV |
| 8 |
Gala Auction (BSC Foundation)
Tickets: $25.00
Contact: (304) 327-4031
|
at the former get s'mART Gallery
701 Bland St. Bluefield, WV
Time: 7:00 pm |
| 8 |
Mercer Mall Easter Events
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny (Tickets required),
Free Easter Carnival, Beauty Pageant
Contact: (304) 327-2507
|
Mercer Mall
Bluefield, WV
9 am - 3:00 pm |
| 8 |
"The Collegians"
Tickets: $15.00 at the door, $10.00 in advance
Contact: (304) 325-7247 or (304) 327-2448
|
Bluefield Auditorium
Stadium Drive, Bluefield, WV
Time: 8:00 pm
|
| 9 |
"Lying in State"
Contact (304) 325-8000 |
Summit Theatre
Bluefield Arts Center
Bluefield, WV |
| 9 |
Sunday Social "Tea" Dance
Admission: $5.00 per person
Contact: (304) 425-4889 |
Bluefield, VA Rescue Squad
Time: 3 pm - 6 pm |
| 12 |
Blue Mountain Performing Arts presents WV Dance Company - Workshop |
Bluefield Performing Arts Center |
| 13 |
Blue Mountain Performing Arts presents WV Dance Company - Workshop |
Bluefield Performing Arts Center |
| 14 & 15 |
Bluefield Lions Club Pancake Dinner
Cost $5.00 |
Bluefield Youth Auditorium, Bluefield, WV
Fri: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sat: 6:30 am - 1:00 pm
|
| 15 |
22nd Annual Irish Festival
Contact: (304) 466-1800 ext. 379
|
Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem, WV |
| 16 |
Sports Card Show |
Mercer Mall
Time: During Mall hours |
| 18 |
Four Seasons Women's Conference
Contact (304) 327-7184 |
David’s at the Club, Bluefield, WV
|
| 20 |
Business After Hours
Contact (304) 327-7184 |
First Community Bank of Bluewell
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
|
| 20-22 |
"The Frog Prince"
Tickets $3 per adult, $2 per child
Contact: (304) 384-5101
|
H.C. Paul Theatre
Concord University
Athens, WV
7 p.m. each day with 2 p.m. showing on Sat. |
| 27- June 15 |
"Beauty and the Beast"
Contact: (888) 950-3382
|
Wohlfahrt haus Dinner Theatre, Wytheville, VA |
| 29 |
Bluewell Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner
Tickets: $8.00 adults, $5.00 children 12 and under
|
Bluefield Youth Center, Stadium Dr., Bluefield, WV |
| |
April |
|
| 1-30 |
"The Holocaust: A 21st Century Retrospective"
for information visit: www.bluefield.edu/holocaust
or call (276) 326-4212 |
Bluefield College |
| 3-6 |
"The Diary of Anne Frank,"
Tickets - $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students
Contact: ( 276) 326-3682 |
Bluefield College
Harman Chapel
Time: 7:30 pm on 3-5th and 2:00 pm on 6th |
| 5 |
Gospel Concert -
Mike Upright, Tony McGee, New Covenant & the Pettry Family
T tickets - $10.00 in advance, $12.00 at the door
Contact: (
304) 448-3957
|
Bluefield Auditorium, Bluefield, WV |
| 8 |
Blue Mountain Performing Arts presents "Harry James Concert" |
Bluefield Performing Arts Center |
| 10 |
WISE Fashion Show
Tickets $15
Contact (304) 325-6817
|
David's at the Club
Bluefield Elks
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
|
| 10-12 |
Blue Mountain Performing Arts presents - Holocaust Concert
Museum Display, Choral, Pianist, etc. |
Bluefield College |
| 12 |
5th Annual Fishing Rodeo
Contact: (304) 248-8565 |
Pinnacle State Park |
| 17 |
6th Annual Gala Art Auction benefiting Child Law Services
Contact (304) 425-9973
|
Princeton Elks Club Ballroom |
| 18-20 |
Skirmish at Jeffersonville Civil War battle re-enactment and related demonstrations
Contact (276) 988-6755
|
Crab Orchard Museum |
| 19 |
"Buying and Selling on Ebay" class presented by the Women's Business and Training Center
Contact (800) 766-4556 |
Women's Business and Training Center
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| 19 |
Earthday Festival -
Music, Arts & Activism
For info, go to www.earthdaywv.com
|
Appalachian South Folklife Center, Pipestem State Park, WV
Time: 11 am - 11 pm |
| 20 |
West Virginia Symphony performance |
Woodrow Wilson Highschool, Beckley, WV |
| 22 |
Camerata Virtuosi New York |
First Presbyterian Church,
Bluefield, WV
Time:
7:30 pm |
| 24 |
Business After Hours "Sneak Peek" for the 2008 Better Living Home Show
Contact (304) 327-7184
|
Brushfork Armory Civic Center
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| 25 |
Mercer County Reading Bee |
Bluefield State College,
Bluefield, WV
Time: 8 a.m., awards at 1 p.m. |
| 25-26 |
Better Living Home Show
Contact (304) 327-7184 for more information
|
Brushfork Armory Civic Center |
| 26 |
Pocahontas Indian Run Breakfast
Contat
Gene Ward for more information (304) 248-7087 |
United Methodist Church on Centre Street, Pocahontas, VA
Time: 7 am - 11 am
|
| 26 |
25th Annual Indian Run & Walk - Registration at 8:00 am, forms available
at www.TOPgov.net, call
Contact (
276) 945-9522 |
Pocahontas, VA |
| 26 |
Pocahontas Exhibition Mine Opens |
Pocahontas, VA |
| |
May |
|
| 1 |
Annual National Day of Prayer Event -
Local government officials will be participating along with
a local color guard. The event is sponsored by Global Outreach
(www.wegoglobal.com) for the third year.
The National Day of Prayer is mandated annually by the
President of the United States.
|
Main Steps of Princeton Courthouse
Princeton, WV
12:15-12:45 pm |
| 1 |
PMCCC Shrimp Feast
Contact (304) 487-7114 |
Brushfork National Guard Armory
Bluefield, WV
|
| 1 |
Glenwood Recreational Park opens for the Summer
Contact (304) 425-1681 |
Glenwood Recreational Park
|
| 2 |
Marion R&B Concert
Tickets: $80.00
Contact (304) 327-2448
|
Bluefield Auditorium
Bluefield, WV
Time: 7 pm
|
| 3 |
Appalachian Highlands Music Association
Feature B&H Bluegrass Express and 5 Strings for Jesus
|
Princeton Middle School, Princeton, WV
Doors open: 5:30 pm; Concert: 6:30 pm |
| 3 |
"Laughter is the Best Medicine" Raise Awareness for Ovarian Cancer |
Mercer County Technical Education Center, Princeton, WV
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
|
| 3 |
Area Wide Flea Market
All Vendors welcome, contact
Contact
Bob Baker for more info
at (276) 945-9219
|
Laurel Meadows Park, Pocahontas, VA
Time:
6:00 am until - ? |
| 6 |
11th Annual East River Mountain Town Band Concert
Admission is free to the public
Contact (304) 325-3240
|
Bluefield High School, Bluefield, WV
Time: 7:30 pm
|
| 6 |
David S. Rocth Memorial 5K Walk/Run
Race day registration: 5 pm in Certer Hall |
Athens, WV
Race begins at 6:15 pm at the track |
| 7 |
Meet the Candidates Coffee Chat |
Mercer County Technical Education Center, Princeton, WV
8:00 am - 10:00 am |
| 8 |
Business After Hours
Contact (304) 327-7184
|
BB&T, Bluefield, VA
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
|
| 9-18 |
“Greater Tuna” Summit Theatre,
Dinner Theatre: May 9, 10, 16 & 17 -
Adults $30.00, Children 12 and under $15.00,
Reservations required (304) 325-8000
Sunday Matinee: May 11 & 18 - Adults $15.00, children 12 and under $10.00 No Reservations Necessary
|
500 Bland St., Bluefield, WV |
| 9 |
PMCC Golf Tounament
Contact (304) 487-1502
|
|
| 10 |
“P. Buckley Moss” Show
First Release of Show Print - Concord, “The Campus Beautiful”
Call 304-327-7111 or email frameworksplus@frontiernet.net
|
Frameworks Plus
234 Expert Circle (Rt. 460 and Old Bluefield Princeton Road) Princeton, WV
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| 10 |
Spring Migration Bird Count
Contact (304) 466-1800 ext. 344 |
Pipestem Resort State Park |
| 10 |
Migration Celebration
go to www.tracwv.org for more info.
|
Three Rivers Avian Center, Brooks, WV
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
|
| 10 |
Bramwell Spring Homes Tour
Contact (304) 248-8381 or (304) 248-7114
|
2:00 p.m. |
| 10 |
Town of Athens Town-wide Yard Sale,
Contact (304) 384-3525
for more information
|
Athens, WV
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| 11 |
Sunday Social Tea Dance,
(Ballroom, swing, shag, country and line dancing.
Beginners and singles welcome)
Admission $5 per person (Cha - cha
Lesson included).
Dress - casual, call 304-425-4889
|
Bluefield, VA Rescue Squad Time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm |
| 15 |
Business After Hours
ERA Advantage Realty
Contact (304) 327-7184
|
Mountaineer Bowling Lanes
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| 15 |
Mercer County Kiddie Fair |
Mercer Mall
Bluefield, WV
|
| 16 |
Bluefield, VA Rotary Golf Tournament |
Richwood Golf Course, Bluefied, WV |
| 17 |
George Jones in Concert
Tickets can be purchased from the Armory Box Office
|
Brushfork National Guard Armory, Doors open at 6 pm, Concert: 7:30 pm, |
| 17 |
Concord University Commencement |
Carter Hall Gym, Concord University
Time: 10:00 am |
| 18 |
Pikeview Car Show - (304) 898-7113
|
Pikeview High School, Registration: 9 am - 1:30 pm
|
| 19 |
Bluefield State College Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert |
Basic Science Auditorium
Bluefield State College, Bluefield, WV |
| 20-26 |
Mountain Festival, featuring the James H. Drew Carnival, live entertainment, vendors, sporting events and more - call 304-327-7184 |
Bluefield City Park
Bluefield, WV & VA
|
| 25 |
Mercer County Reading Bee |
Bluefield State College - begins at 8:00 am,
Awards at 1:00 pm
|
| 26 |
Memorial Day Celebration, Bramwell, WV
Parade, special music, carry-in meal, 304-248-8250
|
Bramwell, WV |
| 27 |
artTime@BAAC ,
call 304-888-2241
|
Bluefield Area Arts Center, Bluefield, WV |
| 28 |
7th Annual Senior Expo. Bingo, Free Health
Screenings, Music, Fashion Show and more.
Contact Susan Belcher (304) 425-8128
|
Mercer Mall, Bluefield, WV
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. |
| 29 |
“Fiber From the Heart” Artwork by Alyson Annette Eshelman
Paine Gallery, Artist Reception: Thursday, May
29, 7:00 - 9:00pm (Exhibit on Display May 30 - June 27, 2008),
Gallery Hours
Mon - Fri 9 am - 4 pm,
Contact (
304) 325-8000
|
Bluefield Area Arts Center, Bluefield, WV |
| 29 |
National College Graduation Ceremony |
Graham Middle School, Bluefield, VA; Time: 7:00 pm |
| 30-31 |
Bluefield College Children’s Theatre presents The Adventures of Tom
Sawyer.
For more information, call 276-326-4244
|
Harman Auditorium on the campus of Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA.
Time: 7:30 pm
each night. |
| 30 |
“Driving Fore a Cure” Golf Tournament, Wolf Creek Golf Course
Benefits American Cancer Society, Entry fee: $65.00 includes cart & lunch
(276) 988-5505
|
Wolf Creek Golf Course |
| 31 |
East River Mountain Town Band
Admission: Free
|
Pipestem Amphitheatre,
Pipestem State Park, WV
Time: 8:00 pm |
| 31 |
Benefit Auction - The Wade Center Café, Auction features items from America’s #1 Shop-at-Home Channel.
Call
304-323-3777 |
Bluefield, WV.
Time: 6:00 pm. |
| |
June |
|
| 7 |
Car Show at the c
C
all (304) 425-3370 for
more information.
|
Brushfork Armory, Bluefield, WV
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| 7-8 |
Four Seasons Men's Expo
Contact (304) 487-1502 |
Brushfork National Guard Armory
Bluefield, WV
|
| 7-13 |
“New Harmonies,” an exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution about
gospel, blues, old time, country, bluegrass, Cajun, Zydeco, sacred, folk,
and other music traditions will be on display at the Call 276-988-6755 for more information. |
Crab Orchard Museum |
| 9 |
Snakes Alive at Craft Memorial Library with two programs, one at 11:00 and one at 2:00 pm. Educational program features hands-on sessions with various reptiles.
Call 304-325-3943 for more information. |
Craft Memorial Library with two programs, one at 11:00 and one at 2:00 pm. |
| 14 |
Celebrate Princeton
Contact (304) 487-5045
|
|
| 24 |
Women on Wellness Retreat, Camp Creek State Park, 8:30 - 5:00 pm. Cost: $40.00
Women will be inspired to adopt “The power of one” concept and to take responsibility for their own health, action for their own health maintenance plan including appropriate screenings, health-seeking behaviors, developing positive relationships with providers recognizing the effect on the community as well as their family circle.
For
more information, call 304-324-5809
|
Camp Creek State Park, 8:30 - 5:00 pm |
| 27-28 |
Pioneer Overnight Camp
Contact (276) 988-6755
|
Crab Orchard Museum |
| |
July |
|
| 3 |
Fireworks at Bowen Field
|
Bluefield, WV
Time: Dusk
|
| 3 |
Fireworks Celebration including music, food and hayrides
Call 304-248-7466
|
Peel Chestnut Mountain, VA |
| 4 |
Fireworks Celebration with concessions, entertainment, live D.J. and
Street Dance
Call 276-945-9522
|
Laurel Meadows Park, Pocahontas, VA |
| 4 |
Independence Day Celebration
Contact (276) 988-6755 |
Crab Orchard Museam |
| 5 |
The Emeralds Show Band
Admission: $10 adults, 5$ children 6-12 and Children 5 and under Free
Call 304-466-1800 ext. 379 |
Pipestem Resort State Park Amphitheatre Time: 8:00 pm |
| 11 |
Chuck Mathena Center Grand Opening - Del McCoury Band
Tickets: $25.00 & $22.00, call
Contact:
304-425-5128 |
Chuck Mathena Center, Princeton, WV Performance Time: 8:00 pm |
| 11-13 |
John Henry Days
Great Bend Tunnel |
Talcott, WV |
| 11-13 |
Tazewell County Fiddler's Convention
Old-time Bluegrass music competitions
Contact (276) 988-6755 |
Crab Orchard Museum |
| 12 |
The Greenes Gospel Music w/New Hope Road Gospel Band
Admission: $10 adults, $5 children 6 - 12 and children 5 and under Free
Contact 304-466-1800, ext. 379 |
Pipestem Resort State Park Amphitheatre Time: 8:00 pm |
| 12 |
Princeton Rays Baseball Clinic for ages 7 to 15, boys and girls
Cost: $30.00, call
Contact:
304-487-2000 for registration information
|
Hunnicutt Field, Princeton, WV Time: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm |
| 13 |
Chuck Mathena Center Grand Opening - The Spencers Tickets: $15 & $10,
Contact 304-425-5128 Performance |
Chuck Mathena Center
Time: 8:00 pm |
| 18 |
Lou Mauiri & Appalachian Dancers
No admission fee, Contact 304-466-1800, ext. 379
|
Pipestem Resort State Park Amphitheatre Time: 8:00 pm |
| 18-20 |
Friends of Coal Auto Fair with Randy Travis in Concert
|
YMCA Sports Complex, Beckley, WV |
| 19 |
The Esquires-Oldies Rock n’ Roll
Admission: $10 adults, $5 children 6-12 and children 5 and under Free
Contact 304-466-1800, ext. 379
|
Pipestem Resort State Park Amphitheatre Time: 8:00 pm |
| 19-20 |
Kodokan Karate Club Seminar, $100 per participant
Contact Doug Minnix 276-326-4250
|
Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA Time: 9 am - 4 pm |
| 21-25 |
Pioneer Apprentice Camp
Weeklong day camp for ages 8-12
Contact (276) 988-6755 |
Crab Orchard Museum |
| 24-26 |
Blue-Gray Horse Show
Contact (304) 327-2448
|
|
| 25-26 |
Terror of the Tug: A play about the coal mining wars in Southern WV
Contact ( 304) 585-7959 |
McArts Amphitheatre, Rt. 52 in Welch, WV |
| 26 |
Rick K and the Allnighters
Admission: $10 adults, $5 children 6-12, children 5 and under Free
Contact 304-466-1800 ext. 379
|
Pipestem State Park Amphitheatre Time: 8:00 pm |
| 28 |
West Virginia State Water Festival |
Hinton, WV |
| |
August |
|
| 17 |
Membership Picnic & Annual Meeting, Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park
Call 276-988-6755
|
Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park |
| 23 |
Car Show Weekend with the Collegians, Pipestem State Park
Vintage Cars and Oldies, Pop and Rock Classics
Admission: $10.00 adults, $5.00 children 6-12
Call: 304-466-1800 ext. 379 or 344
|
Pipestem State Park |
| 26-27 |
Bluefield Coal Symposium - “Coal Mine Safety: The Road to Zero Harm”
Bluefield Holiday Inn/David’s at the Club
Call 304.327.7184 for more information or to register
|
Holiday Inn
Bluefield, WV |
| 1-2 |
Downtown Bluefield Street Fair
Contact (304) 327-9686 |
Bluefield, WV |
| 1-2 |
Terror of the Tug: A play about the coal mining wars in Southern WV
Contact ( 304) 585-7959 |
McArts Amphitheatre, Rt. 52 in Welch, WV |
| 7 & 21 |
Fireworks at Bowen Field
Bluefield, WV
Contact (276) 326-1326 |
Bluefield, WV |
| 8 |
Lemonade Day with the Orioles, Bowen Field Gates open: 6:00 pm, Game: 7:00 pm Free Lemonade, souvenir cups, lemonade shirts, gifts and more (304) 327-7184 |
Bowen Field
Bluefield, WV
Gates open: 6:00 pm, Game: 7:00 pm |
| 8 |
“Potluck” A celebration of women, wisdom, and home cooking Dinner & Show - Coal Heritage Authority - Bramwell Depot Time: 6:00pm, Tickets: $20.00 - reservations required Call 304-598-0246 |
Bramwell Depot Time: 6:00pm, |
| 8-16 |
The State Fair of West Virginia
Contact (304) 645-1090 |
Lewisburg, WV |
| 9- |
Tommy C and the Blues All-Stars
$7.00 in advance, $10.00 at door -
Starting at 6 p.m. dinner will be
provided by the Brownstone Café. Dinner is an additional fee.
|
Dinner starting at 6:00 pm
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| 10 |
Athens/Concord Town Social
Contact (304) 384-9712 |
Athens, WV |
| 10-16 |
Tazewell County Fair, “With a Jamestown Flair” Tazewell, VA fairgrounds, call 276-988-7300 |
Tazewell, VA Fairgrounds |
| 16 |
Princeton High School Madrigals & Three Area Dance Companies The Chuck Mathena Center, Princeton - Admission $5 at the door plus a can of food or $2 to benefit Tender Mercies Food Pantry Time: 1:00 pm |
The Chuck Mathena Center, Princeton, WV |
| 21 |
Business After Hours |
Mathena Center
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
|
| |
September |
|
| 1 |
Coal Miner's Reunion - Labor Day
Laurel Meadows Park, Pocahontas, VA
Coal Miner's March, Free lunch for all registered coal miners & railroad workers
Call: 276-945-9522
|
Laurel Meadows Park, Pocahontas, VA |
| 5,6,7 |
Summit Theatre presents “Animal Farm”
Bluefield Performing Arts Center
Dinner Theatre: Sept. 5 & 6 (Reservations 304-325-8000) Dinner 6:00 pm, Curtain 7:30 pm, tickets: $30.00 adults, $15.00 children Sunday Matinee: Sept. 7-2:00 pm - Adults $15.00, Children $10.00
|
Bluefield Performing Arts Center
Bluefield, WV |
| 11 |
18th Annual Autumnfest, Rich Creek, VA, call 540-726-2785 |
Rich Creek, VA |
| 11 |
"Never Forget 911 Memorial Walk"
Contact (304) 425-2971 |
Mercer Mall
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
| 11-13 |
Ride for the Red, Walk for the Red Sept. 11 - 6:00 pm Kick-off Party & Registration, Texas Steakhouse Sept. 12 - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Walk Through the Park, 6 - 10 pm Candlelight Ceremony w/spiritual entertainment |
Texas Steakhouse
Princeton, WV |
| 12 |
Yesterday's Ride Cruz-in, Princeton Shopping Center, Stafford Drive, 7:00
pm
|
Princeton Shopping Center
Princeton, WV
|
| 13 |
8:00am - 10:30 am Breakfast & Registration, 9:30 - 10:30 Blessing of the Bikes, 10:30 am Ride Begins, 12:00 - 4:00 Bike Show Registration - Mercer Mall, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Judging for Bike Show- Mercer Mall, 8:00 pm - 1:00 am Biker’s Ball, Bluefield Holiday Inn
The walk and ceremony is Free, donations accepted to support the American Red Cross. Candles are not provided, bring your own for the Candlelight Ceremony.
Call 304-887-6800
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Mercer Mall
Holiday Inn
Bluefield, WV
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| 13,14 |
2008 Grand National Cross Country Event
America’s Premier Off-Road Racing Series, Snowshoe, WV
Sept. 13: ATV Racing, Sept. 14: Motorcycle Racing
www.gnccracing.com
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Snowshoe, WV |
| 16 |
Annual Dinner of the Community Foundation of the Virginias
at Fincastle Country Club, Bluefield, VA
Call 304-324-0222
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Fincastle Country Club, Bluefield, VA |
| 17 |
"Menopause" The Musical Out Loud
The Chuck Mathena Center, Princeton
Time: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $48 and $44, Call 304-425-5128
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The Chuck Mathena Center, Princeton, WV |
| 18 |
Make it Shine Meeting
(Party room at the food court, beside Lotus
Garden)
Time: 7:00 pm
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Mercer Mall, Bluefield, WV |
| 18 |
"Menopause" The Musical Out Loud
The Chuck Mathena Center, Princeton
Time: 8:00 pm Tickets: $48 and $44, Call 304-425-5128 |
The Chuck Mathena Center, Princeton, WV |
| 19-21 |
Culturefest 2008, Appalachian South Folklife Center
Call 304.425.6425
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Pipestem, WV |
| 20-21 |
AHMA Fall Festival & Pig Roast,
No admission charge
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Camp Creek State Park Camp Creek, WV |
| 25 |
Business After Hours
Contact (304) 952-0115
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BB&T on Stafford Drive, Princeton, WV
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
|
| 27 |
Princeton AutumnFest
Contact (304) 487-1502 |
Princeton, WV |
| 27 |
Naturally 7 (Creates a full band sound simply using their voices)
The Chuck Mathena Center, Princeton
Tickets: $18 & $15, Students $12
Time: 8:00 pm
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The Chuck Mathena Center
Princeton, WV |
| Sep-Dec |
The Greater Bluefield Community Center is forming Wii Sports Leagues.
Ongoing registration Sept. - December for all ages. Adults and seniors meet Sundays from 1-2pm and Teens/Young Adults ages 13-21 meet every Tuesday from 3:30-4:30pm.
Mothers/Fathers and preschoolers aged 3-6 are also encouraged to sign up as a class will soon be forming for this group. Please email peia@gbcconline.org for more information, attend one of the classes, or sign up at GBCC's front desk!
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Greater Bluefield Community Center
Bluefield, WV |
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October |
|
| 3-4 |
Italian
Festival
Contact (304) 589-3069 |
Bluefield
City Auditorium |
| 4 |
October
Sky Festival
Contact (304) 297-2202
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Coalwood |
| 4 |
28th Annual
Country Craft Guild Show
Contact (304) 425-3521 |
|
| 11 |
Bramwell Oktoberfest
Contact (304) 248-8004 or (304) 248-7114
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Bramwell, WV |
| 16 |
Shriner's Oyster Dinner
Contact (304) 248-7347 |
Brushfork Armory |
| 18 |
Barn Dance
Contact (276) 988-6755
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Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park
Tazewell, VA
|
| 18 |
Bridge Day |
New River Gorge Bridge,
Fayettville, WV
|
| 24-25 |
PMCCC Women's
Expo
Contact (304) 487-1502 |
Brushfork
National Guard Armory |
| 25 |
Ghost Walk of Historic Bramwell
Tickets: $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door
Benefit event for Mercer County WE CAN
Call 304-425-8738 x 2156 or 2157
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Historic Bramwell, WV
Starting at 7:00 pm |
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November |
|
| 6 |
Shriner's Circus
Contact (304) 248-7247 |
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| 8-9 |
Pocahontas
NRHS Train Show
Contact (304) 431-2593 |
Bluefield
City Auditorium |
| 27 |
Holiday of Lights Display
Contact (304) 327-8770
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Bluefield City Park |
| |
December |
|
| 3 or 10 |
Holiday
Reception |
|
| 5 |
Frontier Christmas - demonstrators, music and storytelling
Contact (276) 988-6755
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Crab Orchard Museum |
| 11 |
Business After Hours
Contact (304) 327-7184 |
First Community Bank, Stafford Drive, Princeton.
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm, |
| 13 |
Bramwell Christmas Homes Tour
Contact (304) 248-8381 or (304) 248-7114 |
5:00 pm |
