Briefly
Williamsburg Food Pantry Benefit
Join the fun to benefit the Williamsburg Food Pantry on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 5-9 p.m. at the Williamsburg Community Center. Play 50/50 Bingo for 50 cents a card or 3 cards for $1, and enjoy hot dogs and homemade barbecue. Call 304-392-5537 for more information.
Meet the Candidates
The Bozoo Ruritan Club will host a Meet Your Candidates, Ham and Bean Supper at the Bozoo Ruritan Community Center Saturday, Oct. 15, from 5-7 p.m. Cost: $6 adult, $4 children 6-12, free under 6.
OSHA training
New River Community and Technical College is offering OSHA 10-hour training Friday, Oct. 14 and 21, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Greenbrier Valley Campus Welding Lab, Lewisburg. OSHA 10-hour training is the primary method used to train workers on hazard recognition and OSHA safety standards. Students will receive an official OSHA 10-hour card (DOL Card) and an official OSHA Training Institute Education Center Certificate of Completion. Course topics include: introduction to safety standards, material handling, hand and power tools, scaffolds and stairways and ladders. Pre-registration for the course is required by Oct. 10. The cost is $75. For further information or to register, call 304-793-6101 or pre-register online at www.newriver.edu Workforce Education/Community Education.
Krazy Kloset Daze
Wellspring of Greenbrier, Inc. will hold its annual men and teen boys Krazy Kloset Daze even Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 18, 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wellspring of Greenbrier, Inc. is located in Rupert at 624 Nicholas Street, beside Rupert City Hall. Clothing is available free to low income families. There will be good men and boys winter clothing, outerwear, and other “man cave” items. Most sizes available. Wellspring of Greenbrier, Inc. is an all volunteer nonprofit organization serving the working poor, homeless, and disadvantaged people of Greenbrier County since 2004.
Benefit Spaghetti Dinner
A benefit spaghetti dinner will be held Friday, Oct. 21, from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Ronceverte. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread, drink and dessert and the price is a donation of your choice. Carry out is available. All proceeds are used to purchase Christmas presents for each Brier Nursing Home resident as well as items such as books, videos and crafts for them to enjoy. This annual fall dinner is sponsored and served by The Brier Advisory Board/Support Group, a volunteer group, and The Brier staff. A silent auction will be held.
Magic Show
The Fall Carnival Magic show at the Rupert Public Library will feature “Tricky Chaz.” The show will be held Saturday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m.
Children’s Story & Craft Time
Come one, come all to the Children’s Story and Craft Time at the White Sulphur Springs Public Library. Does your child like a good story? How about hands-on arts and crafts fun followed by a tasty snack? Stop by the White Sulphur Springs Public Library on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and you’ll be sure to find both. Remember, the Children’s Story and Craft Time is always free. The White Sulphur Springs Library is located at 344 Main Street West in White Sulphur Springs. Call 304-536-1171 for more information.
AA meetings
are held at St. James Episcopal Church, 218 South Court Street, Lewisburg, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 12 noon.
NarAnon meetings
are held Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 218 South Court Street, Lewisburg. NarAnon is a 12-step support group for persons affected by someone else’s addiction. Call Susan at 304-646-6506 for more information.
Weekly AI-Anon meetings
are held every Thursday, 7-8 p.m. at Lewisburg United Methodist Church. Enter at Lee Street door. AI-Anon is a 12-step organization for family and friends of people with alcohol problems. For information call Sue at 304-646-6506 or Dee at 304-667-1766.
The Bluefield Princeton area
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group
meets once a month, usually around the last Tuesday. The group is open to all who have MS and also family and friends. Medical students and such are welcome. There is no charge or fee to join. We’re into our 28th year as a group. Please come, you’ll find us a caring and encouraging group. For information call Doug Mullins, group leader, at 304-753-9126.