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WVMTR Annual Meeting
01/04/2012

[ January 14, 2012; 10:00 am; ] Mark your calendar for the the second Saturday in January. This will be our 10th, a long trail since that snowy January in 2003 when six met to form this organization. We'll have a morning run, lunch and meeting in Helvetia. Bring your cold weather running gear, good spirit, and something for the lunch table. There is [...]

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Mothers of Preschoolers 5k Turkey Trot
01/04/2012

[ November 12, 2011; 10:00 am; ] - - Where: Elkins Rail Trail Registration at Randolph County Housing Authority ? Registration 9:15—9:45 ? Registration fee = $15 For additional information contact Heather Croson (717)303-2078 or croson3@suddenlink.net MOPS is a non-profit organization supporting mothers in our local community. The Elkins MOPS group meets to share fellowship, personal growth, and parenting tips to build strong moms. Printable Registration Form  

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Today, Let’s Think About West Virginia’s Tomorrow
01/04/2012

West Virginia is unique, in both wonderful and disappointing ways. Various aspects of our culture are endearing. Some of our cities and towns have much to offer. Many of our schools and professionals are notable. Much of our natural world is captivating. But today, on the 148th anniversary of the state’s founding, perhaps we should truly [...]

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West Virginia Veterans, We Salute You
01/04/2012

From the Civil War to Operation Iraqi Freedom, over 200,000 West Virginians have served their country, offering more troops than any other state, on a per capita basis. They epitomize the definitions of duty and service. On this Veterans Day, think of the time spent away from families, the stresses of being in harm’s way, and [...]

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Standing Up for Sportsmanship in West Virginia
01/04/2012

Athletics provide a favorite pastime for many West Virginians. Whether participating or spectating, sports offer us an outlet to break from everyday demands and enjoy the excitement of competition. Parallels are often drawn between life and the games we play. To be successful requires preparation, dedication, teamwork, perseverance and execution. However, a key element within this [...]

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Marketing West Virginia’s People and Places Online
01/04/2012

The Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) program at West Virginia University has expanded rapidly over the last several years. Their first official conference is June 3/4 in Morgantown. As one of the nation’s more rural states, West Virginia has traditionally been seen as disconnected from much of the country. However, as state businesses, organizations and residents become [...]

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Buffalo Creek: Remembering the Disaster
01/04/2012

History is filled with tragic events. Moments characterized by pain, the loss of lives, and human malice or error. These instances compel the public’s attention; they lead us to pause, empathize, and reflect on what’s happened. But over time, we tend to go about our day-to-days and forget, while those people impacted quietly rebuild their worlds. [...]

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‘Essays on a West Virginia Childhood’ Enters New Phase
01/04/2012

Last year blogger Elizabeth Gaucher originated an online writing project that encouraged others to connect by recounting their childhoods. She believes reflecting on and articulating childhood experiences can help the individual writer and reader to interpret life more clearly. When she first conceived the idea, here were a few of her initial thoughts: “When you Google “West [...]

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Jobs for a classically trained painters!
01/03/2012

Grumbacher paint is looking to hire accomplished acrylic painters to teach two hour workshops at a major retailer in locations across the United State and Canada. Workshops will be two hours long and will take place at a major retailer in locations across the United States and Canada. Artists must be capable of demonstrating a still life, landscape, seascape, and floral. We [...]

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2010 WV Writers Annual Conference, June 11-13
01/03/2012

(From Steve Goff) Please attend our annual Writing Conference June 11,12 and 13, at Cedar Lakes. Our prez, (and friend of mine since 4th grade) Terry McNeamar has put together an outstanding line up of presenters and workshops for this year’s gathering.  I highly recommend this weekend.  It culminates with our Annual Banquet where I will be announcing [...]

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Dirty Spelling Bee Fundraiser
01/03/2012

Celebrate the first day of Spring with M. T. Pockets at a sexy fundraiser that is sure to beat the winter blues!  The Dirty Spelling Bee will challenge contestants on their x-rated spelling ability with words pertaining to anatomy, bedroom behavior, sexual expression, and sexy slang. Door open at 6:30 p.m. and the Spelling Bee starts [...]

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The Gifts of the Magi
01/03/2012

THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI Music by RANDY COURTS. Lyrics by MARK ST. GERMAIN and [...]

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M.T. Pockets needs a light board person ASAP
01/03/2012

Just got this from Vickie T. at M.T. Pockets Theatre Co.: HELP NEEDED – Lighting Operator Hello!  We are in urgent need of someone to run lights for the Alchemy/Red Stone show this week.  Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. tonight through Wednesday.  Performances run Thursday, March 11 through Saturday, March 13 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 14 [...]

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$500K in Historic Preservation Development Grants Available
01/03/2012

Applications are now being accepted for historic preservation development grants through the State Historic Preservation Office of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History. Approximately $500,000 will be available for grant awards, contingent upon appropriation of funds from the West Virginia Legislature or the United States Congress. The deadline for applications is March 31, [...]

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Three Rivers Fest. Poster Contest and Exhibition
01/03/2012

1) New Juried Visual Arts Exhibition Back by popular demand, this juried exhibition will showcase the region’s vibrant creative community. The exhibition will take place at an indoor Cultural District gallery during the 2010 Three Rivers Arts Festival, June 4-13, in downtown Pittsburgh. Submissions are welcome from across the spectrum of visual arts. Works will be juried [...]

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Tracing Lines Project extended call for entries!
01/03/2012

Open call for entries has been extended until March 15, 2009 Visit Tracing Lines Project for more details and contact information Email Aimee Sones at aimeesones (at) gmail.com “Through this project, we aim to collect images of the lines that intersect our daily paths, telephone poles and electrical power lines, radio towers and other parts of the electrical [...]

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Merry Christmas- Give the gift of volunteering at F.S. Trail Race.
12/28/2011

 Hope everyone is having some Happy Holidays. With the Frozen Sasquatch Trail 50k/25k only two weeks away, The Sasquatch is asking for some volunteers to help with the race.  We need aid station workers, coffee makers, Hot Chocolate makers, soup stirrers, BBQ testers, time recorders, bib # checker offers, firewood restockers, course sweepers, and anyone [...]

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Highlands Sky Trainer
12/28/2011

[ March 31, 2012; 8:00 am; ] [caption id="attachment_7189" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Highlands Trainer 2011"][/caption] There will be a training run on the first half of the course on Saturday March 31, 2012. Hopefully we won't see weather like last year's freak storm. Meet at the Laneville Start at 8:00am. The first half loop will be 21 miles, or choose to bail at the 14 mile option. [...]

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2012 Kanawha Trace 50K/10K Trail Run
12/28/2011

[ July 28, 2012; 7:00 am; ] - -- Kanawha Trace 50K/10K Trail Run date has been set for July 28th, 2012. Registration will follow soon Updates for 2012. -         Chip timing for 50K/10K -         Port-a-Potty’s at the Starting line. -         Two new foot bridges built at Cabell creek and Bear Hollow. -         KT markings on road- More volunteers at crucial transition areas. -         Ribbion hanging throughout the trail [...]

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Frozen Sasquatch Training Run
12/28/2011

[ November 19, 2011; 10:00 am; ] Mark you calanders. We will be doing a loop of the Frozen Sasquatch course on November 19th 2011. The loop is 15.5 miles and there are shorter options if you want to cut out early. Anyone interested in checking out the course before raceday, or just want to come out for a group run, we [...]

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The Pub Run
12/28/2011

[ February 11, 2012; 9:00 am; ] Only the hearty roll out for this one. A small group last February, but there have been years with 25 or more. Check out details here, then mark the date on your calendar. It will break those mid-winter blues!

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Warm and Sunny at Frozen Sasquatch training run????
12/28/2011

 We had about a dozen runners show up for the 3rd annual Frozen Sasquatch Training run. The weather was in the 60′s and not a snowflake in sight! We even had an aid station with snicker bars, water, HEED, and banana nut bread, and a fire in the fireplace. Thanks to the Yarborough family for [...]

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WVMTR Annual Meeting
12/28/2011

[ January 14, 2012; 10:00 am; ] Mark your calendar for the the second Saturday in January. This will be our 10th, a long trail since that snowy January in 2003 when six met to form this organization. We'll have a morning run, lunch and meeting in Helvetia. Bring your cold weather running gear, good spirit, and something for the lunch table. There is [...]

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Mothers of Preschoolers 5k Turkey Trot
12/28/2011

[ November 12, 2011; 10:00 am; ] - - Where: Elkins Rail Trail Registration at Randolph County Housing Authority ? Registration 9:15—9:45 ? Registration fee = $15 For additional information contact Heather Croson (717)303-2078 or croson3@suddenlink.net MOPS is a non-profit organization supporting mothers in our local community. The Elkins MOPS group meets to share fellowship, personal growth, and parenting tips to build strong moms. Printable Registration Form  

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Heart of the Highlands Trail System
12/28/2011

  The new Heart of the Highlands Trail System is underway in Tucker County. Phase one is a 23 mile core loop will connect partner properties. Go to Trail System for more information.

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