Burning Season Guidelines
Burning season dates are from Mar. 1 through May 31 and Oct. 1 through Dec. 31. Burning is prohibited during burning season from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. If burning has occurred during permitted hours (5 p.m. to 7 a.m.), the fire must be completely extinguished by 7 a.m. Burning season prohibitions exclude small fires for the purpose of food preparation, warmth or light around which all grass, brush, stubble or debris has been removed for at least 10 feet from the fire and burning which is conducted at any time when the ground surrounding the burning site is covered by one inch of snow or more.
A Celebration of Nine Decades
Please join us to honor Cleve Benedict as he turns 90! There will be a party held on Friday, Mar. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dutch Haus Restaurant in Lewisburg. This will be an evening of stories, laughter, and celebration. Your presence is the only gift he needs! Together, let’s toast to 90 remarkable years!
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Benefit Dinner
Welcome to our annual Saint Patrick’s Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, to be held this year on Mar. 15. Serving time will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Williamsburg Community Building, 6571 Shoestring Trail in Williamsburg. The dinner will benefit the Williamsburg Food Pantry which provides for more than 70 families. It will feature our famous corn pone, served with corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, cornpone or rolls, a variety of desserts and tea or coffee. The cost is $15 for adults and $7.50 for the children under 12 years, children under 6 years are free. This event is sponsored by the Williamsburg Food Pantry. Call 304-392-5537 with any questions.
Williamsburg Shooting Match
Join us for the Williamsburg Shooting Match that will be held Mar. 15. The Shooting Match will begin at 7 p.m. Come early! Come Hungry! Delicious hot food and refreshments will be available starting at 6 p.m. Families welcomed; you don’t have to shoot to come get a meal! The Match will be eight rounds, 12-gauge guns only. Full choke, .660 inch minimum. Screw in chokes must be from a recognized supplier (patented) and extend no more than 3 inches beyond original barrel. Barrel length 34” maximum. First Seven rounds @ $2.50 per shot, eighth round 50/50 @$7.50 per shot. Shooters must compete in the first 7 rounds in order to compete in the 8th round. 50/50 splatter match is $1 per chance between rounds – Cash prizes will be awarded. You do not need to be a shooter to win! The match will be held at the Community Building, 6571 Shoestring Trail, Williamsburg, WV. We hope to see you all there. Sponsored by a joint effort of the Williamsburg Community Action. For more information and directions visit our website: www.williamsburgwv.com or Bill Jarvis, 304-645-3690.
Soup Luncheon in Williamsburg
Come share with the Williamsburg Flying Falcons 4-H on Sunday, Mar. 23, a variety of homemade soups including chili, chicken noodle, vegetable, broccoli cheese and many more. Patrons can also choose between a peanut butter or grilled cheese sandwich, as well as a variety of homemade desserts and a drink. The lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Williamsburg Community Building. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. The proceeds will help send club members to camp and on their annual club trip. Call 304-645-6867 with any questions.
