Feb. 13

The Pinson fork Church of God Youth Group will be having a fundraiser for winterfest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church. Spaghetti dinner will be $6 and will include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and dessert. Call (606) 353-4663 to place an order.

Feb. 14

Examinations for those wanting an upgraded Amateur Radio “Ham” License from the Federal Communications Commission will be held at 9 a.m. at the Museum of Radio and Technology in Huntington, W.Va., at West Side 1649 Florence Avenue, off Harvey Road. For more information contact Dwight Smith at (304) 634-2137.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will be holding their weekly meeting at 11 a.m. at Williamson Memorial Hospital on the 4th floor in the educational room. For more information call 304-235-3482.

Feb. 15

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will present a children’s workshop entitled “Ice Age West Virginia” from 2 - 3:30 p.m. The workshop is geared for students in kindergarten through fourth grade although visitors of all ages are invited to attend. The “Ice Age West Virginia” session is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

Harmony Week, which celebrates cultural diversity, will kick off at 3 p.m. at the Logan Street Baptist Church with keynote speaker Sylvester Myers, author and president/CEO of SC Myers.

Feb. 16

Dignity Hospice and Home Health will be having their monthly volunteer training at the Williamson office from noon to 4 p.m. Call 235-0017 for more information.

The Williamson Public Library will host Joseph Bundy portraying Booker T. Washington, along with presentations about African American history by Williamson High School students at 5 p.m.

Feb. 17

The Logan County Public Service District Public Service Board will hold a board meeting at 6:30 p.m., at the district’s office at 41 Armory Road, Monaville, W.Va.

Feb. 19

The Tug Valley Arts Council will present the Dixie Hummingbirds at 7:30 p.m., at the Rose G. Smith Theater. Adult tickets are $15, children under 18, $10.

The Tug Valley Shrine Club will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Williamson Masonic Lodge. All members are asked to attend.

Feb. 21

Pikeville Rotary Club is having a Winter Ball at the Mark V at the Landmark Inn in Pikeville, beginning at 6 p.m. Those interested in purchasing tickets ($100) can contact Karen Roberts Prater during business hours at (606) 432-1424 or e-mail at karen@rogerspetroleum.com, or Eva Hinkle Ratliff at (606) 432-5340 during business hours or e-mail at eghinkle@fnbwilliamson.com.

The Disabled American Veterans Chapter #141,  Belfry, Ky., and it’s Auxiliary will have its regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m., at the Belfry courthouse. All members and honorably discharged veterans and their spouses are encouraged to attend.

Feb. 22

Att 2 p.m. the Delbarton Midget League will be having an election of officer’s and regular meeting. Discussion will be about old and new business, and anyone wishing to be involved with the league will need to attend this meeting. It will be held at Connolly Memorial Baptist Church.

Feb. 23

The Local School Improvement Council meeting for Williamson High School will be held at 6 p.m. at the school.

The Mingo County Health Department will be conducting a Food School at 1 p.m., at the Brass Tree Restaurant in Williamson. For more information or to register, call (304) 235-3570.

The Williamson Public Library will host History Alive featuring Ilene Evans portraying Memphis T. Garrison at 5 p.m.

Feb. 24

St Paul’s Episcopal Church on Prichard Street at 5th Avenue.in Williamson will hold its Annual Ralph Farmer/Graham Smith Pancake Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church.

Adult $5:00 -  Children $ 3.00   Pay at the door or see church members for tickets.

February 25

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Prichard Street at Fifth Avenue, Williamson. Ash Wednesday, Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion 6 p.m. Fr. Nick England, priest.  All denominations, welcome.

Feb. 26

Williamson City Council will hold its second monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall. The public is invited to attend.

Feb. 27

Operaton Charity will be giving out food from noon to 2 p.m. the last Friday of each month at the Full Gospel Assembly of God in Matewan, W.Va.. They provide USDA commodities in accordance with civil rights policy, which prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against by any USDA-related activity should write to the USDA Director Tom Knopp at Office of Civil Rights, Room 326 W. Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20250-9410.

Feb 28

Belfry Area Little League will be hosting registration for the 2009 season from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Black Gem Field. Boys and girls from ages 5-18 years of age are invited for baseball and softball. Coaches and managers are also invited to attend a rules clinic from 2-3:30 p.m. For more information contact James Russell at 606-625-0421.

March 24

Mingo County Democrat Women’s Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the Southside Mall steakhouse. They will meet at the Brass Tree on April 28 and May 19 again at 6 p.m.

March 26-29

Fifth Annual Logan Madness Girls Basketball Tournament (over 50 teams in 2008) will be held in Logan, with games played at Logan high and middle schools. Age groups for 10u-17u. Skills competition for all age groups. For more information contact Mike Tothe 304-369-7536(w) or 304-239-2565(h)

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March 29

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Prichard Street at 5th Avenue, Williamson, will host a Taizé’s prayer service ( prayer, silence, song and scripture) on the Fifth Sunday in Lent, beginning at 5 p.m. The Mingo/Pike community is invited. Refreshments will follow the service in the church undercroft.

 

Ongoing

AARP Tax-Aid will have a representative at the Williamson Public Library beginning February 10 through April 15 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays to assist middle and low-income citizens, with special attention to those age 60 and older. For more info, call the library at 235-6029.

The Tug Valley Bass Anglers are accepting new members for the 2009 tournament season. Meetings are the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Don’s Street Machines in South Williamson, Ky. For more information call (606) 437-7368 or visit www.setel.com/~tugvalleyanglers.