Charleston Gazette

Cedar Grove Man Wins International Martial Arts Tourney at Azerbaijan Sponsorships Sought for Upcoming Competitions

cthomas@cnpapers.com 304-348-1232 Despite being jet-lagged and sleep-deprived a whole hemisphere away from his Kanawha County home, Cedar Grove resident and fourth- degree black belt holder Chris Wood recently represented the United States in an international karate competition overseas, bringing gold and glory back to his home shores for his exemplary martial arts skills.

Neighbors

Symphony to Present 'How the West Was Won' Saturday

Cowboys and cowgirls of all ages are invited to saddle up Saturday, April 12, for a Western-themed morning of music at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences in downtown Charleston. Starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Maestro Grant Cooper, WVSO artistic director and conductor, and the orchestra will present "How the West Was Won." The program will feature a roundup of music inspired by the old American West.

Democrats to Convene April 12 in Chesapeake

Kanawha County Democrat Executive Committee Chairman Norris Light has announced that the Kanawha County Democratic Convention will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Chesapeake Community Center Annex on MacCorkle Avenue in Chesapeake. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at the annex.

Hawks Nest Hosts Spring Bluegrass Dinner Theater April 19

Bluegrass music is Hawks Nest State Park's Saturday, April 19 dinner theater offering, featuring Lost Cannon Bluegrass Band, based out of Fayetteville. The band takes its name from local legend of the confederate cannon of Cotton Hill. The band members have more than 40 years of musical experience and play traditional bluegrass, with a blend of old-time, new and some gospel thrown into the mix.

Reunion News

Listed below are upcoming or ongoing class, family and group/ business reunions and meetings; dates and locations (when and where determined); and contact persons/information. If you have not received information about a reunion or have names and addresses of fellow classmates, employees, family members, etc., contact the persons listed. Send announcements, updates or corrections to: Metro Department/Reunions, 1001 Virginia St. East, Charleston, W.Va. 25301; fax 348-5133 or e-mail cthomas@cnp...

Kanawha City Styling Salon Unveils Body Purification Foot Treatment: ; Detox Treatments and Artistic Teeth Are the Latest Day Spa Trends

cthomas@cnpapers.com 304-348-1232 At Kanawha City's Riah Styling Salon, customers are flushing toxic invaders out of their systems two feet at a time.

Soroptimists Sponsoring Benefit Style Show Saturday at Uc

cthomas@cnpapers.com 304-348-1232 The 2008 Soroptimist International of Charleston Annual Style Show and Luncheon to benefit the YWCA Sojourner's program will take place on Saturday, April 12, in the University of Charleston Ballroom, Geary Student Union Building, Charleston.

Church & Religious Group Activities

FOOD SALE The Ladies Circle of Springfork Baptist Church, 320 Campbells Creek Drive in Charleston, will have a hot dog and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at 320 Campbells Creek Drive, Charleston.

Bulletin Board

The Bulletin Board announces items of community interest submitted by clubs, charities, government agencies and other nonprofit organizations. Items are run as space permits and at the discretion of the Metro newsroom. Some submitted items could be redirected to another listing, e.g. church or club news. You may mail or fax items to Metro East, Charleston Newspapers, 1001 Virginia Street East, Charleston, W.Va. 25301. Please include a contact person and a daytime phone number; fax (304) 348-5...

Adopt a Pet: ; Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association Shelter:

Meet Gee Gee (ref. 4644), a 1-year-old, female, boxer-shepherd- mix, and Hazel (ref. 61), a 6-year-old, female cat. Gee Gee has a nice personality and is looking for a loving home. Hazel, too, has a nice temperament and would make an excellent pet.

Mgh, Area Doctor to Sponsor Aarp Driver Safety Program

Montgomery General Hospital and Dr. G.Y. Dagher will jointly sponsor an AARP Driver Safety Program Wednesday and Thursday, April 9 and 10, at the hospital. Each class will start at 11 a.m. and conclude at 3:30 p.m.

Kanawha Kindergarten Roundups Scheduled

Kanawha County schools have announced the following kindergarten roundups in the Metro East circulation area for the 2008-09 academic year. Parents or guardians signing up their children for kindergarten should bring the child's birth certificate and immunization records. Belle Elementary: Friday, April 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Upcoming Blood Drives

Monday, April 14: Knights of Columbus, 1032 Virginia St., East, Charleston, noon to 5 p.m.,

Community Events

CORA MEETINGS The Community of Rand Association will have a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, to discuss plans for the Summer Fair. CORAs monthly meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, April 14. The group meets at the Rand Community Center. YOUTH TRACK & FIELD MEETING The Capital City Striders youth track and field club will conduct an informational meeting for parents at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 7. For more information, call Paul Gilmer at 389-1982 or e-mail pjgilmer@aol.com. AARP 457...

Tooth Fairy Crystals Add Glitter to Smile

Collegiate Series to Conclude with Dance Series