REVIVAL: Revival services begin at 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Aug. 11-13, at Bethel Baptist Church, Hurricane Creek Road, Hurricane, West Virginia. Speakers and singers include Dr. John Smith, pastor of Teays Valley Baptist Church, preaching and Lois Gail Frazier and her daughters, Shannon and Stacy, sing, Monday; Pastor Allen Owens of Goshen Baptist Church, speaking, and Joe and Josh Hughes sing, Tuesday; and Pastor Preston Milan with Evergreen Baptist Church speaking and combined choirs of Evergreen and Bethel churches and Brittany Milan singing, Wednesday.
LEADER: Stacy Miller, executive assistant with Service Wire Company of Culloden, West Virginia, is one of 26 individuals recently named to the third Leadership Huntington Class hosted by Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce. Formerly, she was a senior administrative assistant with Truist, business deposits specialist and senior relationships banker with BB&T, where she also was a teller supervisor and senior teller. She was also a senior secretary/treasurer for Truist West Virginia Foundation in Charleston. She is a graduate of West Virginia State University. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her daughter. Congratulations Stacy on being a leader with a great work ethic, oriented to detail and other professional skills. Class members attend monthly sessions from September 2025 to May 2026 followed by a graduation ceremony in June 2026.
SENIOR HEALTH FAIR: Marshall Health Network experts offer information about services available in Putnam County to help with healthy aging from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. at Valley Park, Hurricane, West Virginia. Call 304-399-2367.
GRADUATE: KrisAnna Parsons, daughter of Robie and Carrie Parsons of Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church in Hurricane, West Virginia, graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. She plans to begin studying for her masterÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s degree in structural aeronautics engineering at the University of California San Diego this fall. Congratulations KrisAnna on this accomplishment and best wishes for a successful and healthy future.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: Oh, happy day. Taylor Books in Charleston recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, and the serving of cranberry scones and blueberry muffins for those 30 years, which was the same recipe that the original owner, Ann Saville. It is now owned by Dan Carlisle, who purchased the business in 2021 after beginning work there in 2009.Congratulations on being a part of Charleston so many years.
SIP AND SHOP: Charleston’s Capitol Market recently launched “Sip and Shop,” where customers can enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine from market vendors while shopping at 800 Smith St. Drinks may be purchased from The Wine and Cheese Shop, Bogey’s at Capitol Market and Soho’s during all open market hours. Customers receive a plastic cup to be used throughout the market’s property. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Visit .
SENIORSÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™ PICNIC: Putnam County Aging Program Inc. and City of Hurricane host the senior picnic from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Valley Park, Hurricane, West Virginia. The theme is ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œCome Groove with us ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥˜70s style.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Music provided by DJ Thunder, lunch, vendors and door prizes are available. For transportation or more information, call 304-755-2385.
MOVIE: St. Albans Parks and Recreation offers a free movie night this week at Kirk Baseball Field, St. Albans, West Virginia. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThe SandlotÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ begins at dusk. Concessions and Kona ice treats are provided.
WORKSHOP: Pinnacle Karate Center offers a free karate beginner workshop from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Hurricane, West Virginia, venue. The free course is designed to demonstrate the martial arts classes for potential students. Contact 304-690-1149 or pinnaclekaratecenter1@gmail.com.
LATE BIRTHDAYS: Logan Chambers, Blake Weekley, Aug. 1; Vicki Hanshaw, Aug. 2; Lakin Campbell, Jennifer Adkins, Michael Campbell, Timothy Cummings, Christy Edwards, Parker Shepherd, Aug. 3; Tyler Eddins, Mary Ganzer, Graham Stevens, Jason Arthur, Marisela Mendoza, Aug. 4; Elsa Meade, Aug. 6; David Denning, Carter Sergent, Aug. 7; Hailey Campbell, Aug. 8.
LATE ANNIVERSARY: Mike and Angie Bailey, Aug. 2.
CHUCKLE: After being outside in the heat playing, Bobby came in and told his mom, ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œI AM real thirsty.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Mom handed him a cup of water and he responded, ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œBut not for water.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
Send items to Brenda Lucas, P.O. Box 596, Ona, West Virginia 25545; or email bklucas53@aol.com.
