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Hands on Tamarack: One Pot Cooking

July 13, 2018

Let Executive Chef Michele guide you through the tips and trick to creating perfect one dish dinners in this hands on cooking class. Students will learn to prepare --- 
* Beef, Pineapple & Barley Stir Fry 
* Spicy Eggs & Potatoes

All materials will be provided. 
Tickets: $35 (plus tax and processing fee) 
This class will be held in Tamarack's Atrium from 6 PM - 8 PM

Tamarack

1 Tamarack Park

Beckley, WV 25801

July --
Parks & Recreation Month
Fayette County Park is celebrating Parks & Recreation month by offering a reduced admission fee to the pool on the following Wednesdays - July 11, 18 & 25.

August 31
Farewell Summer Swim Night 
Celebrate the end of a beautiful summer with us from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM.  Admission is only $3.00.  A rain date is set for the following day, September 1st.

September 3
Labor Day
Have your last cookout of the summer at the Park and receive 25% off of your shelter rental on Monday, September 3.   (Based on shelter availability)

December 1 - 30
Winter Wonderland
See the park come alive with our Christmas lighting on December 1st, when Active Southern WV will host an Ugly Sweater Run!  The lights will be on each evening from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM.  Gate admission is $5 per car.

Fayette County Park  2018 activity calendar

 

Guided tours are offered daily except for: high winds, snow and/or ice preventing access to the catwalk.

July    4             Wednesday              Independence Day $49

July 22            Sunday                      Parents Day parents free with a child $49

July 27            Friday                        Buck Moon $59 7:30 pm

Schedule a tour for your birthday, anniversary, and/or reunion for $50.  Tax Included. 

U.S. Cellular names Aaron Radcliff sales manager of Fayetteville, WV  store located at 98 Fayette  Town Center Ste. 1, Fayetteville, WV 25840. Aaron Radcliff leads store associates to help customers and businesses select the best plan and devices to meet their data needs. Radcliff began his wireless career with U.S. Cellular four years ago, transferring from the Fayetteville location to Summersville, WV in 2016, and now back again to Fayetteville.

 

"Aaron has a strong and proven commitment to U.S. Cellular and the community here in Fayetteville and I am excited to see him grow within our organization," said Brandi McCune, area sales manager. "At U.S. Cellular, we have friendly, engaged and knowledgeable associates who focus on providing an unmatched customer experience and helping you make the best wireless choices for your needs."

 

As a native of the Summersville Lake area, Aaron is excited to continue working in the area where he grew up. He currently lives in Oak Hill where he enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his two children.

 

ACE Adventure Resort 
#1 Concho Rd
Oak Hill, WV 25901

Mon - Thurs | 2pm - 10pm

Fri - Sat | 2pm - 12am
Sun | 2pm - 10pm

Make your reservation for the "foodie" event of the year! Enjoy local food at our Farm to Table dinner at the Hawks Nest State Park Restaurant. Enjoy a prepared meal that features locally sourced produce and products from West Virginia farmer's markets, including seasonal favorites of the area.

You don't want to miss this meal! Enjoy a delicious meal as you take in breathtaking views of the New River Gorge. For reservations and pricing, call 304-658-5212. This dinner starts at 6 p.m. and is one of eight Farm to Table Thursday events planned at West Virginia State Park restaurants.

Come read, sing, and play as we explore different cultures, musical styles, and yes - even rocks. This program is for 3 - 12 year olds and incorporates stories, activities, games, and crafts (and a snack!).

Summer Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead - Let your budding scientists have some hands-on fun! Kids ages 8 - 12 will learn important science, technology, engineering, and math skills with exciting activities and experiments. Provided in conjunction with the WVU extension office.

Babies Love Books Lapsit - Let's not forget our littlest readers! For ages 6 - 35 months. We sing songs, read books, learn fingerplays, and have a baby social hour - all to help develop early literacy, language, and socialization skills.

OAK HILL 2nd and 4th Fridays @ 10:30

Trail Tales - Bring the family and enjoy a story and activities on Oak Hill's portion of the Rail Trail. Meet at the Train Depot for a brief story then follow the trail for some more fun. All ages welcome. This program is provided in conjunction with the New River MIHOW & FCPL.THURSDAYS JULY 5th- 26th @ 6:00 MEET AT THE DEPOT

Taking the stage for the first time in nearly five years, West Virginia's premier car show is excited to welcome the Mountain State's very own, Taylor Made, to the Friends of Coal Auto Fair stage July 21.

Hailing from Grafton, W.Va., Taylor Made is comprised of siblings Wendy Williams, Greg Duckworth and Brian Duckworth. The group was discovered and signed by Dale Morris Productions (DMP). Morris is the Nashville management executive behind Alabama, Kenny Chesney, Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson.

Taylor Made developed a collection of songs that has crowds flocking to their shows. "Heavy Duty Beauty" celebrates the love unique to a man who cherishes his line-dancing woman. "We Used To Have It Made In America" is heartfelt social commentary and "Mamma Take The Hurt Away" is about raw emotion.

Taylor Made has opened for many world-renowned artists including Sugarland, Randy Travis, Charlie Daniels, Heidi Newfield and Randy Owen.

General admission to this year's Friends of Coal Auto Fair is $5. For the first time, concert tickets will not be sold separately. Instead, the $5 general admission will let guests into both the car show and concert.

Seating for Saturday evening's concert is lawn seating, where guests are recommended to bring their own chair or blanket.

Proceeds from the 2018 Friends of Coal Auto Fair benefit Hospice of Southern West Virginia.  For more information click the link below or call 304-255-6404.

Historic Fayette Theater, Fayetteville, WV

Saturday, July 28, 2018

It's our birthday! All three of our national parks are celebrating milestone events this year, including the 50 th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers and National Trails System Acts. New River Gorge National River turns 40, and Bluestone National Scenic River and 

Gauley River National Recreation Area both turn 30!

To celebrate, we've launched our first-ever songwriting competition where songwriters from West Virginia and beyond are invited to write and submit an original song inspired by some aspect of the National Parks of Southern West Virginia. Submissions are due by June 26, 2018.

The competition will conclude with a public performance by the top ten submissions at the Historic Fayette Theater in Fayetteville, West Virginia on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Attendees at the event will vote for their top three favorites, and winners could receive up to a $250 cash prize for their song. All musical styles are encouraged to participate! Rules and link to submission page can be found below.

Prizes:

1st Place: $250

2nd Place: $100

3rd Place: $50

RSVP Required: If you plan to attend, you must RSVP with Billy Strasser. He needs your contact information in case of cancellation due to weather. This event can only take a maximum of 15 volunteers - RSVP today!

For more information about NRGTA and its trail grant, check out  www.nrgta.org  or   

Calling all Cat Lovers ...Fayette County Animal Control is in great need of cat and/or kitten fosters. They are at capacity and are getting ready to receive over 20 cats/kittens per an emergency situation. The shelters number is 304-574-3682 if you are interested in helping. 

August 4 -5, 2018 - Visit the New River Gorge for a weekend of two amazing, fun competitions, the New River Gorge Challenge and the Thurmond Triathlon.

The  Captain Thurmond's Challenge consists of 28.5 miles of the most extreme Mountain Biking, White Water and Running in the state and some would say the East Coast. The triathlon can be done as a Solo, Relay Team, or Raft Team.

The  Thurmond Triathlon is a beginner triathlon open to anyone 7 years of age and older. Individuals, duos or families will bike from the Historic Thurmond Depot 2 miles to Stonecliff where they will then paddle 1.5 miles to the Dun Glen Day Use area. From there contestants will run a two mile loop around the Historic Town of Thurmond.

UPDATE: The Fayetteville Town & Country 5k will not be held in 2018.

DESCRIPTION: A Leave No Trace Trainer Course is a modified version of the 5-day Leave No Trace Master Educator Course, a great way for individuals to learn the ins and outs of the Leave No Trace minimum impact program. Like a Master Educator Course, the 2-day Leave No Trace Trainer Course emphasize skills and techniques essential to both teaching and practicing Leave No Trace. This course is designed for individuals who will be teaching Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics, and those who want to deepen their understanding of the science behind the Leave No Trace Seven Principles. Through lectures, discussion, interactive activities, and a two-day outing which includes one night in the field, this course will give participants tools and techniques         to further define their outdoor ethic, while learning Leave No Trace skills to pass along to others. Note: Leave No Trace Trainer Course is not intended to teach basic travel, camping or other outdoor skills.

COURSE DATES:C August 8 - 9, 2018. Course includes overnight campout 

COURSE TIMES: begins 9:00 am on Day 1; ends at 4:00 pm on Day 2 

COURSE COSTS:

* $15 for Trainer Course Participant Packet. This educational packet must be purchased by participants in advance of the course. ORDER Trainer Course Participant Packet online. Participants will need to bring these materials to the course.

JAZZ & BLUES ~In the Ville~

Saturday, August 18th, 2018

@ The Historic Fayette Theater in Fayetteville

The Historic Fayette Theater and Court Street will come alive with the sweet sounds of Jazz and Blues as performed by local and regional artists. Food and craft vendors will be on hand to add the festive atmosphere that these most American of musical genres creates. Featured artists include:

 

Sol Roots - Washington, D.C. (Blues)

Lady D & MI$$ION - Beckley, WV (Jazz/Blues/R&B)

The Colin Wood Project - Columbus, OH (Jazz)

And more...!

 

Street fair 10am - 6pm... Walk, mingle and patronize food and craft vendors as well as listening to some fine jazz and blues on the street. Then make your way inside the Historic Fayette Theater for an evening of "roots" music! Purchase an evening Pass for $20. Tickets will be available in advance,  the theater box office, and at the theater vending booth on the day of the event.

 

For more information call:

Doris Fields 304.590.1042 or Email

Jen Garvin 304.304.673.9133 or  Email

July 3	AOTG Family Carnival & Fireworks
July 4	Independence Day Celebrations
July 7	Trail Building Needles Eye Park, ASWV
July 7	BIG Air Blob Competition at ACE Resort
July 13	Hands on Tamarack: One Pot Meals
July 14	Lively Amphitheater  Movie: Beauty & The Beast
July 1 -12	Epic Escape: NRG Tourism Professionals Challenge
July 21	Friends of Coal Auto Fair benefiting Hospice of So. WV
July 22	Parents Day Special, Bridge Walk
July 27	Buck Moon Special, Bridge Walk
July 28	Lively Amphitheater Movie: Wonder Woman
July 28	Songwriters Competition, Friends of NRG National River
July 1 - 30	Music at AOTG
July 1 - 30	Parks & Recreation month at Fayette County Park
July 1 -31	Fayette County Library: Summer Full STEAM
July 1 - 31	Hidden History Photo Contest Deadline