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Jul 20, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

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Sunday, July 20

  • Bingo, 6:30 p.m. every Saturday-Sunday; doors open at 4 p.m. Boyd County Fair license no. 721. No extra games. Call 606-928-7190. Boyd County Fairgrounds, U.S. 60 East and Addington Road, Ashland. Packs are $5 each plus 2 cans of food.
  • Museum Tours, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Saturday-Sunday. Visit www.mrtwv.org. The Huntington Museum of Radio and Technology, 1640 Florence Ave., Huntington. Free.
  • Kids Consignment Sale, noon-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, 3-7 p.m. Monday, July 18-21. Now accepting consignors for the consignment sale, with a half-off sale on Monday. The consignors will earn 70 percent of the sales. For more information or to register, visit www.hiddentreasuresale.net. Hidden Treasures at CK Community Center, 1200 Poplar St., Kenova.
  • Annual Basket Day Program, 3 p.m. Sunday, July 20. Bring your picnic baskets, bibs, bonnets and old fashioned attire and celebrate were God has brought us through worship and praise with special guests, the Rev. Michael Thompson of Middleport, Ohio, choir and congregation of First Baptist Church of Burlington. All churches are welcome to attend. First Baptist Church of Burlington, 7475 County Road 1, South Point.
  • Relax with Us, Sunday, July 20. Bring your golf receipt from today in for a free drink. Mac-Reedo's, 745 7th Ave., Huntington.
  • Monday, July 21

  • Steak Sandwiches, 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 21. Served with onion rings or French fries. Elks Lodge No. 313, 1015 4th Ave., Huntington.
  • One-Day Volleyball Clinic, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Girls in fourth through ninth grades are invited to a one-day volleyball clinic sponsored by the Charleston Volleyball Club. Located in the gym. Lunch will be provided. Register required by Monday, July 21; call 304-757-7464. Winfield High School, 3022 Winfield Road, Winfield. $25 per player.
  • Westmoreland Neighborhood Association, 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 21. Regular meeting. In the essence of time, please limit your comments on the barge docking proposal to any information that has not already been heard. Any new information on the proposal will be discussed at the meeting. GFWC Westmoreland Woman's Club, Bradley Road, next to Westmoreland Foodland, Huntington.
  • Ernest Hemmingway Day, Monday, July 21. Mac-Reedo's, 745 7th Ave., Huntington. Mojito special $4.
  • Ashland Chapter of Barbershop Singers (SPEBSQSA), 7:15 p.m. every Monday. Located in the activity center. Call George Dille, 740-867-3699; Bee Montgomery, 606-928-5026. First United Methodist Church, 1124 5th Ave., Huntington.
  • Boyd County School Board Meeting, 7 p.m. every third Monday. Call 606-928-4141. Boyd County Middle School, 1226 Summit Road, Ashland.
  • Cabell County Library Board of Directors, 7:30 p.m. every third Monday. Cabell County Public Library, 455 9th Street Plaza, Huntington.
  • Fairfield West Improvement Council, 6 p.m. every third Monday. Located in the Parish Hall. Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church, 828 15th St., Huntington.
  • Huntington Municipal Development Authority, 4 p.m. every third Monday. Board meets in City Council chambers. Huntington City Hall, 8th Street and 5th Avenue, Huntington.
  • Huntington Urban Renewal Authority, 1:30 p.m. every third Monday. Board meets in City Council chambers. Huntington City Hall, 8th Street and 5th Avenue, Huntington.
  • Tuesday, July 22

  • Northeastern Kentucky Regional Citizens Corps Council Meeting, 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 22. The corps is looking for volunteers from health care providers, civic and service agencies, churches and more. If interested in volunteering, please attend the meeting. Located in the Conference Room. Ashland Community & Technical College's Roberts Drive Campus, 4818 Roberts Drive, Ashland.
  • National Hot Dog Day, Tuesday, July 22. Mac-Reedo's, 745 7th Ave., Huntington. Mini corn dogs $3.
  • Blood Donation, 12:30-6:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Appointments honored, walk-ins may have short wait. Questions, call 304-526-2999. American Red Cross, Tri-State Region Blood Center, 1111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Huntington.
  • Business Network International Opportunity Chapter Meeting, 8-9:30 a.m. every Tuesday. Use the 10th Street entrance, take elevator to Mezzanine and follow the signs to the meeting room. Call Bob Theuring, 304-302-8448 or 304-634-5721. Chase Bank, 1005 5th Ave., Huntington.
  • Huntington Kiwanis Club, noon every Tuesday. First United Methodist Church, 1124 5th Ave., Huntington.
  • Like to Sing and Perform, 7 p.m. every Tuesday. River Magic is looking for ladies to sing four part harmony in Sweet Adelines. Enter through front door. Call 304-733-5867. Renaissance Center, 900 8th St., Huntington.
  • Mayor's Open House, 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday. The Open House meets every Tuesday, except for the first Tuesday of each month, which meets at Hillbilly Hot Dogs. Located in the Conference Room. Visitors will be seen on a "first-come, first-served" basis. No appointment necessary. Huntington City Hall, 8th Street and 5th Avenue, Huntington.
  • Planning Meeting, 9 a.m. every Tuesday. The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners will meet for a planning meeting. Lawrence County Courthouse, 111 South 4th St., Ironton.
  • Genealogy, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. every Tuesday; 5-8 p.m. every Thursday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday. The Family History Center is open to anyone interested in genealogy. Questions, call 304-736-4595. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5640 Shawnee Drive, Huntington.
  • Mall Summer Activities, 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, June-July. Phoenix Theatre Kyova 10 is offering free special G and PG films during the month of June and July. No age limit or purchase necessary and groups are welcome. Questions, call the theater, 606-928-0981. Special activities will be offered after the movies in the food court. For more details, call 606-928-3835. KYOVA Tri-State Mall, 10699 U.S. 60, Meads. Free.
  • Wednesday, July 23

  • Community Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, July 23. Donors receive free gift. No appointment necessary. Offered by Health Connections at KDMC. For donor eligibility, call 800-GIVE LIFE. KDMC Health Education Center, 2201 Lexington Ave., Ashland.
  • Open for Genealogy Research, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. KYOWVA Genealogy and Historical Society is open to help the public with their genealogy research. For more information, visit www.rootsweb.com/~wvkgs or call 304-525-4367. Second Presbyterian Church, 901 Jefferson Ave., Huntington.
  • Food Pantry, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Wednesday. Must be registered with Information and Referral. Donations accepted. Questions, call 304-429-2931. Spring Valley Presbyterian Church, 1129 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington.
  • Master Clubs, 6:30-8 p.m. every Wednesday. For ages four to 12. Call 304-523-3693. Crossroads Baptist Church, 875 Norway Ave., Huntington.
  • Sitting Meditation Group, 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. For your spiritual body. Call 304-544-5520. Unitarian Fellowship of Huntington, 619 6th Ave., Huntington.
  • W.Va. Assistive Technology Systems Huntington Area Tech Team, every Wednesday. Monthly meeting and refreshments will be served. For current meeting day and time, call Cathy Hutchinson. Mountain State Centers for Independent Living, 821 4th Ave., Huntington.
  • Thursday, July 24

  • Huntington Centennial Toastmasters, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24. Speakers are Randy Lyons, Pam Alcala and Mike Gomez. Use the rear entrance. Questions, call 304-633-2893 or 740-894-5224. First Presbyterian Church, 1015 5th Ave., Huntington.
  • Cabell County Commission, 10 a.m. Thursday, every two-weeks. Regularly scheduled meeting. Cabell County Courthouse, 8th Street and 4th Avenue, Huntington.
  • Energy Shares Weekly Meeting, 6-8 p.m. every Thursday. Office of Dr. Tara Sharma. Huntington Urology, Inc., 1401 6th Ave., Huntington. Donations accepted.
  • Like to Sing, 7 p.m. every Thursday. Sing with the ThunderTones Male Barbershop Chorus. Questions, call 304-302-6683. Fellowship Baptist Church, 3661 U.S. 60 E., Barboursville.
  • Pinnacle Chapter of Business Network International, 7:45-9:15 a.m. every Thursday. Visitor host, Tim Meadows. Questions, call 304-416-3201. YMCA May Building, 935 10th Ave., Huntington.
  • Rotary Club of Milton, noon every Thursday. Questions, call Chuck, 304-743-8193. Granny K's Restaurant, Perry Morris Square, Milton.
  • Friday, July 25

  • Ballroom, 9 p.m. every Friday-Saturday. Howard P. Hall VFW 1064, 920 7th Ave., Huntington.
  • Blood Donors Needed, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every last Friday. Appointments honored, walk-ins may have short wait. For appointments, call 304- 526-2999. American Red Cross, Tri-State Region Blood Center, 1111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Huntington.
  • Singles Bowling League, 7 p.m. every Friday. A safe, clean atmosphere to meet new people with common interest. This league is just for fun, no previous bowling experience necessary. Call Amy Neighborgall-Fisher or Judy Black, 304-697-7100. Colonial Lanes, 626 W. 5th St., Huntington.
  • Saturday, July 26

  • 7th annual Picnic Fundraiser, fun from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 26. The Scottish Rite of Masonry and Marshall University are working together for a fundraiser for children with communication disorders. Beni Kedem Shriners will cook steak burgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob and barbecue ribs. Other events include live entertainment, a silent auction, gun raffle and dunking booth. All proceeds benefit the Scottish Rite Childhood Speech and Language program at Marshall University. Tickets, call 304-523-4667. Cabell County 4-H Camp, 6040 Booten Creek Road, Barboursville. $25 per person; children 12 and under free.
  • Sports Physicals, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 26. For local youths. Offered by Health Connections at KDMC. Appointments required; call 888-377-KDMC. KDMC Medical Specialties -- Flatwoods, 1109 Bellefonte Road, Flatwoods.
  • Two-Day Sale Building Contents, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 19 and 26. Featuring classroom furniture, toys, hundreds of books, games, computers, electronics, washer/dryer, copier, printers, office equipment and furniture, playground equipment and fixtures, kitchen equipment and fixtures. Proceeds to defray Barnett Childcare Center obligations. Barnett Child Care Center, 1524 10th Ave., Huntington.
  • Concealed Weapon Permit Class, Ohio residents start at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 26; W.Va. residents at 10 a.m. Pre-registration required; call Dan Allen, 304-840-5800. Wayne Volunteer Fire Department, Wayne.
  • Spaghetti Dinner, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Sponsored by the Ladies Circle. Eighteenth Street United Baptist Church, 1541 18th St., Huntington. $5; $6 with dessert.
  • Bingo, 7 p.m. every Saturday; doors open at 5 p.m.; quickies at 6 p.m. Jackpot $2,700. Concessions available. Call 304-743-6319. Milton Volunteer Fire Department, 341 E. Main St., Milton. First pack, $10; $5 each additional pack.
  • Huntington-YMCA Chess Club, 1:30-6 p.m. every Saturday. Located in Room 201. Call 304-525-3864. YMCA May Building, 935 10th Ave., Huntington.
  • Steak Dinner, 5-8 p.m. every Saturday. American Legion Post 16, 1421 6th Ave., Huntington. $8.