TODAY:

Unity of Kanawha Valley: will have its Open Stage and Coffee House hosted by Ron Sowell at 7:30 p.m. at 3102 Blaine Boulevard. Local musicians are welcome. Performers sign up at 7 p.m. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $5. Admission for performers, seniors and children is $2. Various coffees, teas, soft drinks, and homemade treats are available at a small cost.

FUTURE EVENTS

Kanawha Valley Poets: will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at Dunbar Public Library, 12th Street and Myers Avenue. Bring a poem by your favorite poet. For information, call Ron Buckalew at 304-343-8434.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation: will offer a tai chi workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday at 502 Kanawha Boulevard. Master Ron Wilkerson and guest Sifu William Fleetwood will lead the workshop, which is appropriate for both beginners and advanced students. The workshop will include a break for lunch. Cost is $40 per person and prior registration is not necessary. For information, call 304-395-7671.  

 Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 5578: will sponsor a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the VFW Post 5578, Washington Avenue and Third Street, Madison. For information, call Susie Wade at 304-526-2962 or 1-800-409-5498, ext. 2962.

St. Albans Historical Society: will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at the William P. Burdette Memorial (Historical Society Building) adjacent to the Depot. A program will be presented on how to complete a National Register nomination form. Refreshments will follow.

South Charleston Museum: will present Belgian glassworkers and the founding of South Charleston on Saturday. The film, "Belgian Travelogue" will be shown free of charge at 3 p.m. in LaBelle Theater, 311 D St. Grand opening of the Belgian glassworkers exhibit will be held next door in the Interpretative Center. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. in the LaBelle Theater. For information, call 304-744-9711.

Winfield High School: will have the Generals' Tri-County Poker Run on Saturday beginning at the school, 3022 Winfield Road. Registration is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Last bike out is no later than noon. Last bike in is no later than 4 p.m. The cost is $20 single/couple. Non-riders food only is $10 per person. First stop is Sheetz in Milton, then Apple grove Market on W.Va. 2, Exxon Food Mart on W.Va. 2/ W.Va. 62; Exxon Tiger Mart W.Va. 62, Buffalo; Final stop is Winfield High. Plaques will be awarded. Door prizes and 50/50 drawing held. All proceeds benefit WHS Softball Batting/Pitching Building Fund. Call Lisa Nelson at 304-543-3242.

Alzheimer's Association: will sponsor a scrapbook party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Hansford Senior Citizens Center. Donations will be taken at the door. Donations also will be sought on Sunday at the Wal-Mart in Southridge Centre.

Kanawha Trail Club: will sponsor a hike at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Carpool from Ohio and Randolph streets. Re-group at noon at Kanawha Trail Club Lodge. Hike is about 3 miles on Polecat/Middle Ridge/Lindy Trails with moderate hills. Leader is Ron Cockeram. Picnic and meeting at 2 p.m. Bring a dish to share. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided.

Items for Bulletin Board may be submitted by mail to The Charleston Gazette, 1001 Virginia St. E., Charleston, WV 25301, or faxed to 304-348-1233. Notices will be run one time free. Please include a contact person's name and a daytime telephone number.

TODAY:

Unity of Kanawha Valley: will have its Open Stage and Coffee House hosted by Ron Sowell at 7:30 p.m. at 3102 Blaine Boulevard. Local musicians are welcome. Performers sign up at 7 p.m. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $5. Admission for performers, seniors and children is $2. Various coffees, teas, soft drinks, and homemade treats are available at a small cost.

FUTURE EVENTS

Kanawha Valley Poets: will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at Dunbar Public Library, 12th Street and Myers Avenue. Bring a poem by your favorite poet. For information, call Ron Buckalew at 304-343-8434.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation: will offer a tai chi workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday at 502 Kanawha Boulevard. Master Ron Wilkerson and guest Sifu William Fleetwood will lead the workshop, which is appropriate for both beginners and advanced students. The workshop will include a break for lunch. Cost is $40 per person and prior registration is not necessary. For information, call 304-395-7671.  

 Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 5578: will sponsor a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the VFW Post 5578, Washington Avenue and Third Street, Madison. For information, call Susie Wade at 304-526-2962 or 1-800-409-5498, ext. 2962.

St. Albans Historical Society: will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at the William P. Burdette Memorial (Historical Society Building) adjacent to the Depot. A program will be presented on how to complete a National Register nomination form. Refreshments will follow.

South Charleston Museum: will present Belgian glassworkers and the founding of South Charleston on Saturday. The film, "Belgian Travelogue" will be shown free of charge at 3 p.m. in LaBelle Theater, 311 D St. Grand opening of the Belgian glassworkers exhibit will be held next door in the Interpretative Center. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. in the LaBelle Theater. For information, call 304-744-9711.

Winfield High School: will have the Generals' Tri-County Poker Run on Saturday beginning at the school, 3022 Winfield Road. Registration is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Last bike out is no later than noon. Last bike in is no later than 4 p.m. The cost is $20 single/couple. Non-riders food only is $10 per person. First stop is Sheetz in Milton, then Apple grove Market on W.Va. 2, Exxon Food Mart on W.Va. 2/ W.Va. 62; Exxon Tiger Mart W.Va. 62, Buffalo; Final stop is Winfield High. Plaques will be awarded. Door prizes and 50/50 drawing held. All proceeds benefit WHS Softball Batting/Pitching Building Fund. Call Lisa Nelson at 304-543-3242.

Alzheimer's Association: will sponsor a scrapbook party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Hansford Senior Citizens Center. Donations will be taken at the door. Donations also will be sought on Sunday at the Wal-Mart in Southridge Centre.

Kanawha Trail Club: will sponsor a hike at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Carpool from Ohio and Randolph streets. Re-group at noon at Kanawha Trail Club Lodge. Hike is about 3 miles on Polecat/Middle Ridge/Lindy Trails with moderate hills. Leader is Ron Cockeram. Picnic and meeting at 2 p.m. Bring a dish to share. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided.

Items for Bulletin Board may be submitted by mail to The Charleston Gazette, 1001 Virginia St. E., Charleston, WV 25301, or faxed to 304-348-1233. Notices will be run one time free. Please include a contact person's name and a daytime telephone number.