NEW ADDITION: Congratulations to Tanner and Lydia Thompson of Barboursville on the birth of their son, Truett Henry Thompson, who was born in Huntington on Aug. 3. They are also the parents of TruettÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s proud big brother, Nolan Layne. The grandparents are Necia and Jimmy Freeman and Cheryl and Anthony Thompson. The great-grandparents are Barbara Thompson and David and Janet Thompson.
FAMILY EVENT: The Village of Barboursville Elementary is having a back-to-school bash at the Barboursville Park Amphitheater on Aug. 12 from 4-6 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to meet their teachers and parents may join the PTO, sign students up for aftercare, get forms notarized, and pick up their car sign for the end of the school day. Vendors will also be available.
PERFORMANCE: Enjoy a magical musical evening with the Huntington Symphony Orchestra on Aug. 16 at the Ritter Park Amphitheater, Huntington, as it presents ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œGreat Duets of the StageÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ featuring Christa Navy and Sean Price. Bring picnic baskets, blankets and chairs.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥˜GODSPELLÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™: Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, 513 10th St., Huntington, presents ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œGodspellÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ on Aug. 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. and on Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. directed by John-Michael Tebelak. Tickets are $25. Call 304-525-8116 for more information.
ANTIQUES: The Pilot Club of Huntington will hold its 71st annual antiques show and sale at the Marshall Health Network Arena Conference Center, 3rd Avenue and 8th Street in Huntington on Friday, Aug. 15, from 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.; and on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is $6 per person which covers all three days. R. Stephen Mullins and Roger Mullins, antiques and vintage appraisers, will be at the show on Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The public is invited to bring in no more than two items to be appraised for $5 each. No guns or weapons will be allowed in the conference center. For more information about the show, call 304-544-4517 or 304-697-2082.
BREAKFAST: The VFW Post 6878 in Proctorville, Ohio, will hold its monthly breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 8-10 a.m. Adult cost is $10 and cost for children under 10 years old is $5. The menu includes fried or scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, toast, fried apples, coffee, milk, and orange juice. Everyone is welcome and to-go meals are available.
BIRTHDAYS: Happy birthday this week to Ruth Long, Crystal Cooke, Amy Hall, Brenda Morning, Stephanie Cassidy, Lawson Winters, Lillie Bazemore, Vickie Archer, Stephanie Vititoe, James Journell, Denia Spaulding, Karl Jones, Ed Blake, Elanda Conner, Brice Christopher McComas, and Sarah Sowards.
WISHES: Special birthday wishes to George Arthur who celebrated his 80th birthday Monday; to Amelia Meadows who blew out 6 candles Wednesday; to Bob Fortnew who was 84 years old Thursday; to Donnie Larson who celebrates his 78th birthday today; to Zaida Ford who blows out 8 candles today; and to Aeronia Chandler who celebrates her 21st birthday Saturday.
ANNIVERSARIES: Couples celebrating wedding anniversaries are Rick and Patty Hannan, George and Linda McClain, Jesse and Angie Simmons and Steve and Nancy Ely who celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary this week.
Send items for this column to Joyce Spencer, 817 Main St., Barboursville, WV 25504; email jcspencer25@gmail.com; or fax 304-736-4522.
