Archive for the ‘Activities’ Category

Oh, It’s the Wiener Dogs

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

FestivALL is still going on with lots of exciting things for the whole family.  This is all about ART, and as West Virginians (in my humble opinion) are an incredibly creative lot, there’s a lot to see and do!
FestivALL celebrates theater, dance, music and visual arts.  It’s about expressing yourself and appreciating what is unique […]

Hurricane’s Civil War Weekend

Thursday, March 6th, 2008

The 11th annual Civil War Weekend will be held at Valley Park from Thursday March 27 through Sunday the 30th. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like, here’s a little taste. I wrote this last year after attending for the first time.
Walking around the fields at Valley Park is suddenly like taking […]

Schoolhouse Rock!

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkO87mkgcNo

The Backstage Players present Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 6th, 7th and 8th, you can hear your favorite Schoolhouse Rock tunes at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY. It’s a bit of a drive, but don’t you want to share this with your kids? (Yes, I know — the kids […]

Once Upon A Time …

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Once Upon A Time, there was a a Princess Tea Party at the Hurricane Community Center …
Well, actually the party will be April 19th from 10:00 AM to noon, so your little girl (ages 2-12) can come be a part of the story!
Come dressed as your favorite Princess and have your picture taken with Princesses […]

Newcomers & Neighbors Club in Putnam County

Friday, January 4th, 2008

Are you new in Putnam County?  Wondering how to meet people and make friends?  Maybe you’ve lived here for some time (your whole life even!) but just want a fun new way to connect and socialize.  Here’s a fun solution for you – the Newcomers & Neighbors Club.
The Newcomers & Neighbors Club meets the […]

The Fur Ball

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

I’ve known for some time that it’s not about “what you have.”  Lately it seems that it must be about who you take care of. 
We have a big need for a new animal shelter in our community.  I used to volunteer as a dog walker and I know the condition of the building and […]

Brad Paisley Coming to Charleston

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Brad Paisley will be in concert at the Charleston Civic Center on November 30th. If you’d like to purchase tickets, *Click Here*.
I love Brad Paisley. I love that he’s a West Virginia boy to be proud of and I love his music. His songs make me laugh, touch my […]

Putnam & Kanawha Trick or Treat Times

Friday, October 26th, 2007

Here’s the Trick or Treat schedule for Putnam and Kanawha Counties. The day for Trick or Treat is October 30th! (For those of you from elsewhere, we just do things a little differently here — why wait until the 31st?)
Putnam County (out of city limits): 6 to 8 PM
Hurricane: 6 to 8 PM
Winfield: […]

Blue Man Group in Charleston November 6th

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Have you ever heard of the Blue Man Group? Maybe you’ve seen them in commercials. They stick in your mind if you’ve seen them before!
They use body language and music to get a message across. They’re fun and they make you think — which makes them a favorite of mine.
Part of the […]