City of Nitro celebrates Harvest Fair Dayz

NITRO -- The city of Nitro will celebrate Harvest Fair Dayz throughout the month of September.

Entry forms are now available for the following events: Baby pageant (ages 6 months-6 years), car and cycle show, booth rentals, craft vendors, antique vendors, pie eating contest participants, horse shoe tournament participants, two on two basketball tournament, 3K walk/5K run, and parade participation.

The Harvest Fair Dayz Baby Pageant will be held Saturday, Sept. 6 in the Nitro High School Auditorium and the winning babies will be featured in the parade to be held on Sept. 13. All other events will take place Saturday, Sept. 13 throughout the City of Nitro and the Nitro City Park. There will also be a city-wide residence and business fall yard decor contest.

The early entry deadline for registration is Aug. 31. For entry form requests and more information contact Janet Hoefs at 304-776-3773 or Sandy Stewart at 304-755-2540.

Seminar aims to teach effective communication

POCA -- International speaker Chet Marshall will lead a speaking seminar, "Just Say KNOW," from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at Wellington's of Scarlet Oaks in Poca.

The seminar aims to teach effective communication, whether it's one-on-one or speaking before hundreds.

The seminar costs $179, which includes materials, lunch and snacks.

To register, e-mail chetinwv@aol.com or call 304-545-5100.

Tri-County YMCA hiring for after-school programs

SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va. -- The Tri-County YMCA is now hiring for their after-school programs.

These are part-time, hourly positions with flexible schedules.

The programs operate within nine elementary schools throughout Putnam County from 2 to 6 p.m. on school days.

Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a love for children.

"This job is perfect for stay-at-home mothers with elementary age children, college kids or anyone that loves working with children," said youth services coordinator Angel Bannister.

Anyone interested can apply at the Tri-County YMCA main facility in Scott Depot during regular business hours which are 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, call Angel Bannister at 304-757-0016.

New elementary taking pre-k registration

TEAYS VALLEY -- Pre-K registrations are now being accepted for the Pre-K class at the new elementary school in Teays Valley. Children must be 4 years old prior to Sept. 1, 2008. Priority will be given to students who live in the zone for the new school. Pre-K classes will start on Sept. 2.

Parents who wish to register their child should call Bruce Faulkner, Pre-K director at 304-586-0500, Ext.107.

Hurricane to host citywide yard sale

HURRICANE -- A citywide yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 in Hurricane.

Both business and private homes will offer bargains galore.

To register, call Hurricane City Hall at 304-562-5896.

Winfield show choir hosts bus trip to New York

NEW YORK -- You've voted for him. You've cheered for him. Now's your chance to see Putnam County's Derek Keeling perform as Danny in "Grease" on Broadway.

Winfield High School General Admission Show Choir boosters are sponsoring a "Greased Lightning" bus trip to New York to see the musical on Wednesday, Aug. 13.

It's a one-day trip with no hotel stay. A spot on the trip is $190, which includes an orchestra seating ticket to the show and a seat on the bus.

Participants will get some free time in the city to shop and dine. After the performance, Derek Keeling and possibly other cast members (which include "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks) will meet with the group.

For more information or to reserve a spot, call Kathy at 304-757-7871.

Putnam schools hold final kindergarten registration

WINFIELD -- Putnam County Schools will hold its final kindergarten registration on Aug. 4 at the Putnam Career & Technical Center in Eleanor. Registration includes speech, vision and hearing screenings for those children who have not completed a health check with the child's physician. Registration is by appointment only.

Children must be 5 prior to Sept. 1, 2008, in order to register.

Parents or guardians should bring the child, the child's original birth certificate with a raised seal, proof of up-to-date immunizations, and the child's Social Security number. They must also provide proof of residency in the form of a current utility bill or mortgage or lease agreement.

To make an appointment to register your child, call Beth Smith at 304-586-0500 ext. 178.

Putnam pools marking down admission rates

HURRICANE -- Putnam County families are invited to enjoy local swimming holes at a discounted rate during two special days in August.

The Putnam County Parks and Recreation Commission invites you to explore the Waves of Fun water park or the County Pool at Eleanor on Wednesday, Aug. 6 and Wednesday, Aug. 13.

One-price admission will be offered from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. All-day admission will be $4 at the Wave Pool (mini-golf included) and $1.50 at the County Park Pool.

There will be no rain checks.

For more information, call Waves of Fun at 304-562-2355 or County Park Pool at 304-586-3539.

Lakeside Elementary hosts student enrollment

HURRICANE -- Students new to Lakeside Elementary are invited to enroll for the 2008-09 school year on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Principal Tammy Dill and Secretary Mary Jo Harris will be available from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to enroll new students.

Parents must present proof of residence (tax ticket, current utility, etc. with street address and name of resident), child's birth certificate (with a raised seal from the department of vital statistics), child's Social Security card and child's shot record.

School begins on Tuesday, Aug. 26.

West Teays offers new student registration

HURRICANE -- Early registration for West Teays Elementary School will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 8.

Please be sure to bring your child's birth certificate with raised seal, Social Security card, shot records, and a current utility bill for proof of residence.

Cub scout pack now accepting new members

WINFIELD -- Cub Scouts Pack 202, based in Winfield, is scouting for new members for the year 2008-2009. Boys in grades one through five this fall are invited to join the pack.

Pack 202 has two activities planned each month for this summer (free for registered boys at Pack 202) and weekly meetings and activities planned for this fall starting Sept. 2. Summer activities include a pool party and hiking. Some of the fall activities include participating in the Winfield Parade in September, as well as participating in the Raingutter Regatta and Pinewood Derby.

Applications can be picked up at the United Methodist Church in Winfield, between 9 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday. For more information, e-mail the Pack 202 secretary at Susanne.Shrewsbury@gmail.com.

Basket bingo to benefit Buffalo High Football

BUFFALO -- Longaberger Basket Bingo to benefit the Buffalo High Football Team will be held on Friday, Aug. 8 at the Eleanor Town Hall above the Fire Department.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the games will begin at 7 p.m. Prizes will include great baskets, multiple specials and a grand special of 12 place settings of Longaberger Pottery Dishes.

Call 304-937-3415 if for more information.

FamilyCare offers free nutritional classes

There's one more chance to take a free Monthly Nutrition Class this summer at FamilyCare in Teays Valley.

Low Cholesterol Choices will be taught from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 13 at FamilyCare, 301-6 Great Teays Blvd. Scott Depot.

Other classes frequently offered at the center include Carb Counting for Diabetics and Low-Salt Choices.

For more information about Low Cholesterol Choices or other upcoming classes, call the FamilyCare Social Worker, Michelle Kosa, at 304-757-6999 ext. 23.

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