Charleston Gazette

Bass Tourney Winners Named: ; Late Area Fisherman Honored

Twenty-eight anglers participated in the seventh annual Upper Kanawha Valley Chamber of Commerce's Bass Tournament on Aug. 5 in Montgomery. The day started 4:30 a.m. with registration on Fourth Avenue in front of the former Montgomery High School.

Blood Drive Coming

The American Red Cross will be hosting the annual Save-a-Life Blood Drive on Thursday, Aug. 31. Red Cross representatives are urging Charleston residents and those in surrounding Kanawha and Putnam county communities to take some time out of their day to help hospital patients that need blood transfusions to help save their life.

New School Year, New School Faces

Neighbors

Logan Museum Alters Operating Hours

The Museum in the Park at Chief Logan State Park is changing its hours for the fall season to 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 6. The museum is closed Monday and Tuesday.

Ballroom Dance Lessons to Be Offered at Uc, Winfield, Roane County

Following in the footsteps of "Dancing With the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance?", WV Dance is bringing ballroom dancing to the Charleston, Winfield and Spencer areas: Charleston

Wvu Band Aid Drive Tops $200,000: ; 'Pride of W.Va.' Marches Into Charleston Today

The West Virginia University Foundation's Band Aid Drive has surpassed $200,000, according to foundation officials. The goal of the drive is to raise $270,000 for 400 new uniforms for the WVU Marching Band by Sept.1.

Marshall Fans Invited to Sept. 2 Pre-Game Tailgating Near Wvu

Marshall University fans traveling to Morgantown on Saturday, Sept. 2 for the Thundering Herd's football game with West Virginia University are invited to a pre-game tailgate. Marshall is hosting a tailgate from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Krepps Park near the WVU Coliseum. Admission is $10 per person and includes food, drinks and giveaways.

Students Set for Challenge Graduation

Three local students were among 80 graduates recently at the Mountaineer Challenge Academy in Kingwood, Preston County. Cadet Nicholas Hershel Layne, the son of Jonathan and Angela Griffith of Charleston, was recognized for receiving the Cadre Distinction Award, as well as obtaining the first, second and third phase ribbons. He also participated in the Presidential Physical Fitness Program.

Bulletin Board

'PAJAMA GAME' AUDITIONS Auditions for the Charleston Light Opera Guild's November performances of "The Pajama Game" will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Aug. 28-30 at 411 Tennessee Ave. on Charleston's West Side. Singing auditions will take place on Monday, Aug. 28. Singers should bring a musical selection demonstrating their vocal range and ability. Numbers from "The Pajama Game" are preferred. An accompanist will be available; singers should bring the appropriate sheet music if their audition piec...

Readers Forum

I was horrified to see the photo of children in cages on the front page of the Aug. 16 Metro Kanawha. Glancing down to read the article, my horror turned to anger and disgust as it became clear this was an advertisement. There was a story in the news several months ago about a couple who actually kept their children locked in wooden cages. Almost daily we read about the horrors of child abuse.

Alliance Aims to Keep Young Professionals in Valley

The Charleston Area Alliance Board of Directors wants these headlines to appear in local newspapers in 2010: "College graduates flock to Charleston region" and "Average age in West Virginia reaches 36." The Alliance, a local economic and community development group, charged the group's Business Development Committee at its 2006 strategic planning retreat to find ways to attract and keep young professionals in the region.

Church & Religious Group Activities

BIBLE SCHOOL OF EVANGELISM Bible School of Evangelism will present its fall Bible school program at the Women's Club of South Charleston, 214 D St., Sept. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to noon (coffee and doughnuts will be served at 9:30 a.m.) and 2 to 5 p.m. daily. On Sept. 9-10, Bill Morgan examines the Gospel of John, chapters 13- 17. On Sept. 16-17 and Sept. 23-24, Jon Nessle, guest speaker from Parma, Ohio, will teach Bible enrichment, research and understanding i...

Off the Record: ; Sofa Saga a Moving Tale of Mountaineer Moxie

"Tread softly," my wife warned when I announced my intention to write a column about the upcoming football game between West Virginia University and Marshall. "Balderdash, Pish-tosh! I'm a grizzled, ink-stained newspaperman!" I thought to myself, harkening back on a portion of my vocabulary acquired during the years I spent as a young liberal viewing far too many episodes of "Masterpiece Theater" on PBS.

Daycare Centers

Some options in childcare and/or preschools are provided in throughout the Kanawha Valley by the following facilities: - A C L B Head Start, 2492 U.S. 60, Hurricane, (304) 562-6220

Kanawha Forum to Host Fall Luncheons, Concerts

The Kanawha Forum has released its fall schedule for Wednesday afternoon concerts and luncheons at Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St. East in Charleston. The concert performances are free and begin at 12:05 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Luncheons follow in the fellowship hall and are available by prepaid reservation, costing $8 each.

Artist Fellowships Available

Applications are being accepted for Artist Fellowships through the West Virginia Commission on the Arts of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History. Applications must be postmarked by Sept. 1.

Libraries Line Up September-October Schedule of Activities for All Ages

Below is a list of activities scheduled during September and early October at the Main Library in Charleston and at Glasgow, Marmet and Riverside libraries. All programs are free unless otherwise noted.

Club & Organization Activities

FAIR SHAKE NETWORK The next meeting of the Fair Shake Network, a grass roots advocacy group for people with disabilities, will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. in the large conference room in the F. Ray Power Building at the Division of Rehabilitation Services in Institute. All meetings of the Fair Shake Network are open to the public, and interested parties are encouraged to attend. Individuals who wish to address the network should contact the Fair Shake Network office to be placed ...

Magazine/Garrison Group Readies for Reunion

The Magazine Hollow/Garrison Avenue and Area Reunion Group will host its 14th annual reunion on Saturday, Sept. 9. The reunion will take place at the upper Bigley Avenue ball field in Charleston.