MMTA hosts Slush Fun Run, Hike and Bike
HURRICANE ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” The Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance announces its inaugural MMTA Slush Fun Run, Hike and Bike ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” hosted by MMTAÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Junior Board ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15.
Celebrate the end of summer and the start of a new school year at this relaxed, family-friendly event on the Meeks Mountain Trails. Whether you want to run, hike, or bike, this is your chance to get outside, have some fun, cool off at the Sprayground, and enjoy a cold Kona Ice slushie afterward.
Participants should meet at Hurricane City Park around the big red barn to hit the trails first ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” go at your own pace or join a group led by members of MMTAÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s newly established Junior Board.
There will not be a race clock ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” just community, movement, and a sweet, icy reward at the end. ItÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s also a chance to learn more about how Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance is working to preserve and expand the trails.
To sign up online, visit .
History Alive! program offered Aug. 16 in Eleanor
ELEANOR ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” As part of the Town of EleanorÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s 90th Anniversary Celebration, Putnam County Library is sponsoring a free History Alive! performance of ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œMinnie Reed,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ portrayed by Mary Dailey.
The event is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Red House (Eleanor Town Hall).
All ages are welcome to this living history exhibit that will survey the rich history of music in Appalachian culture through the fictitious life of ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œMinnie Reed,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ brought to life by actress and historian Mary Dailey.
Church offers sales spaces for yard sale
HURRICANE ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” The United Methodist Women of Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church will once again offer $10 seller spots in the church parking lot for the Hurricane Citywide Yard Sale on Saturday, Aug. 9.
The number of spaces you need may be reserved by calling the church office at 304-562-5903.
Spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis on sale day. Sellers are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs and canopies.
The sale officially runs from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Fees will be collected the morning of the sale.
Hot dogs, barbeque, soft drinks, water and baked goods will be for sale in the churchÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Fellowship Hall.
Comics vendor show set for Aug. 23
HURRICANE ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” West Virginia Comics Buy, Sell & Trade groupÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s vendor show will bring more than 25 vendors to the Social Event Space, 2833 Main St., Hurricane, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23.
Admission is free to this family friendly event, where collectors can expect to find modern and vintage comics, toys and nostalgia.
Suicide support group to meet
HURRICANE ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Just-In-Time Survivors of Suicide support group will hold a weekly meeting every Wednesday at the Putnam County Library, 4219 WV-34, Hurricane, from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
For more information call Cindy at 304-951-8380.
Gabriel Project to offer baby supplies
St. ALBANS ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” The Gabriel Project at Highlawn Presbyterian Church, 2501 Washington Ave. in St. Albans, offers free baby products and clothes, sizes preemie to 2T, every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Car seats and portable cribs are available for $15 each.
Call 304-727-7140 for more information.
Putnam Schools offer screening
TEAYS VALLEY ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Putnam County Schools will offer developmental screenings on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Teays Valley Baptist Church, Teays Valley Road.
Children ages 2 1/2 to 4 years old will be screened for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help, and cognition.
Call 304-586-0500, ext. 1133, to schedule an appointment.
Farmers Market open Saturdays
HURRICANE ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Appalachian Table hosts the Putnam Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through September at 971 W.Va. 34 (in the field between the Exxon and Billy SundayÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s) in Hurricane.
Follow Appalachian Table on Facebook for updates.
Family Support Center hosts party
ELEANOR ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Putnam County Family Support Center invites area families to its End-of-Summer Bash, Pool Party and School Supply Giveaway at the Eleanor Pool from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8.
Celebrate the end of summer with a fun evening that will also help students and families prepare for the new school year.
For more information, call 304-936-1048.
