Events for April
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304.799. 6645 to submit an event or if you have any questions regarding an event listed here. You can also submit an event via email at
pocahontasevents@gmail.com.
Friday, April 1st
Quarter Auction to benefit 8th Grade Trip @ Marlinton Middle School (with refreshments) 5:30 – 8:30 pm: mmsclass2011@yahoo.com
FREE Movies @ McClintic Library: Despicable Me (PG) @ 6 pm & Micmacs (R) @ 8 pm
Live Bluegrass @ The Pretty Penny Café
Every Friday
Saturday, April 2nd
Craft Show @ Marlinton Middle School Gym from 9 am – 4 pm with the Easter Bunny from 11 am – 1 pm. Food, drink & entertainment throughout the day. For a space, email mmsclass2011@yahoo.com.
Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick-Off Ceremony at the Gazebo @ 1 pm; Hot dogs & drinks provided.
Oberlin College Steel Drum Band followed by Reggae Dance Party w/ Live DJ @ The Pretty Penny Café; 7 pm – 2 am
Monday, April 4th
Zumba @ Marlinton Elem. School
5:45 – 6:30 pm; $25/6weeks
Every Mon. till April 11th
Weight Watchers Mtg @ McClintic Library
Every Monday 5 – 6 pm
Fitness Center open for use @ Board of Education Bldg
Call 304.799.7386 for rates & personal training; Every Mon. 4 – 7 pm
Dunmore AA & NA Mtg @ Baxter Presbyterian Church - Every Mon. @ 7 pm
FREE GED Classes @ Snowshoe Career Center
Every Mon. 5 – 8 pm
Tuesday, April 5th
Income Tax Help for Seniors @ Marlinton/Edray Senior Center: 304.799.6337
Every Tuesday till April 12th
Quilting for Lutheran World Release (charity)
New Hope Lutheran Church
Every Tues. @ 10 am
Fitness Center open for use @ Board of Education Bldg
Call 304.799.7386 for rates & personal training; Every Tues. 5:30 – 8 pm
High Rocks After School Program Use Your Noodle @Linwood Community Library
Every Tues. After School
FREE Knitting Class, Beginners to Advanced @ Cheryl’s Beauty & Beyond
Every Tues. 2 – 6 pm
Drawing Class @ Parks & Rec – Grades 5 & Up: 3:45 – 5:15 pm; For more info: 304.799.7386
Every Tues. till April 12th
Drawing Class @ Parks & Rec – Adults: 6:30 – 8 pm; For more info: 304.799.7386
Every Tues. till April 12th
First ever Mountain Mothers Meet-up @ Hillsboro Library 5:30 – 7:30 pm
with snacks & drinks; Call Annie 304.799.2271
Wednesday, April 6th
FREE Guided Yoga Practice @ Hillsboro School Cafeteria: Every Wednesday 5:30 – 6:15 pm
Jiggle, Giggle & Wiggle @ Parks & Rec
Preschoolers 5 & Under
Every Wednesday 10:30 – 11:30 am
Fitness Center open for use @ Board of Education Bldg
Call 304.799.7386 for rates & personal training; Every Wed. 4 – 7 pm
Thursday, April 7th
PAT Playgroup @ McClintic Library
Preschool – Kindergarten
Every Thursday 10 – 11:30 am
Jiggle, Giggle & Wiggle @ NRAO
Preschoolers 5 & Under
Every Thursday 10:30 – 11:30 am
Fitness Center open for use @ Board of Education Bldg
Call 304.799.7386 for rates & personal training; Every Thurs. 5:30 – 8 pm
Income Tax Help for Seniors @ Marlinton/Edray Senior Center: 304.799.6337
Every Thursday till April 14th
FREE GED Classes @ Snowshoe Career Center
Every Thurs. 5 – 8 pm
Pottery Class @ Cheryl’s Beauty & Beyond – Call 304.799.0066; Every Thurs. 6:30 – 9 pm
FREE Movie @ McClintic Library @ 6:30 pm: Gasland
Friday, April 8th
Fitness Center open for use @ Board of Education Bldg
Call 304.799.7386 for rates & personal training; Every Fri. 4 – 7 pm
Appalachian Forest Heritage Area Stakeholders Meeting @ McClintic Library. Call 304.799.6000 for details. All welcome!
Saturday, April 9th
West Virginia Jazz Orchestra @ The Opera House @ 7:30 pm - $7.00
Appalachian Forest Heritage Area AmeriCorps team is planting trees at Sharp’s Knob. Call 304.636.6182 for details. Come one, come all!
Monday, April 11th
Registration Deadline for the 25th Annual Great Greenbrier River Race: 304.799.4173
Saturday, April 16th
Community Baby Shower for New & Expectant Mothers @ Green Bank Elementary/Middle School Cafeteria 10 am – 1 pm; Preregistration required by April 12th: 304.799.4474
Sunday, April 17th
Marlbrook String Quartet @ The Opera House
3 pm - $7.00
Kelly & The Ruths @ The Pretty Penny Café from 3 – 6 pm
Monday, April 18th
FREE showing of The Drake Equation: the Search for Life @ NRAO Science Center Auditorium @ 6 pm
Tuesday, April 19th
Cranberry Piecemakers Quilt Guild @ Hillsboro Library till July
Every 3rd Tues. @ 7 pm
Friday, April 22nd
Old Time & Bluegrass Benefit Concert & Raffle @ The Opera House for the CYAC & CASA
7 – 9 pm with tons of food
Concert: $6/Raffle Tickets: $2
Monday, April 25th
Application deadline for the PCCVB $1,000 Tourism Scholarship: 304.799.4636 or http://www.pocahontascountywv.com/files/ScholarshipProgram.pdf
Thursday, April 28th
Trout & Tunes: A Fishing & Music Workshop Weekend @ Elk River Inn & Restaurant
Call 304.572.3771 for details & cost.
Friday, April 29th
Hillbilly Gypsies Benefit Concert with Raffle @ The Opera House @ 7:30 pm - $10.00
Saturday, April 30th
25th Annual Great Greenbrier River Race
DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative @ Snowshoe Career Center 10 am – 2 pm. Call Thomas at 304.799.2509 for a list of acceptable drugs to bring for proper disposal.