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JANUARY

JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31
FISHING
Valley (Wave Pool) Park, Hurricane (2 ponds)
catch and release only – (no swimming, boating or ice fishing)
handicap accessible fishing dock
Hurricane City Park ( 1Lake), Teays Valley Rd.

FEBRUARY 21
10 A.M. TO 12 NOON
BOYS DAY AT THE PARK – CABIN FEVER
Activities for ages 2 - 12 yrs. At the Hurricane Valley Community Center.
For more info call 562-0518 ext. 3

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FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY 22
3 P.M. - PIPE SOUNDS PRESENTS
Classical Organ Concert - Fred Swann
Forrest Burdette Methodist Church - Hurricane
Call Don Gatewood - 562-5903

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MARCH

MARCH 6 & 7
Lil’ Lambs Closet (Consignment Sale)
Held at the Forrest Burdette Methodist Church in Hurricane. Call
Michelle (304) 562-1032 for info.

MARCH 27 - 29
Civil War Reenactment Weekend
Held at Valley Park, Hurricane. Reenactors will commemorate the
skirmish at Hurricane Bridge and the Scary Creek skirmish. Crafts,
Sutlers, Storytelling, Night firing, Parade Drills, Ladies Tea, Historical
Lantern Tour and Military Dance.Also, H.L. Hunley Mobile Exhibit Call (304) 562-0518 ext. 3.
 

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APRIL

APRIL 4
9 am to 2 pm Book Fair
Held at the Forrest Burdette Methodist Church in Hurricane. Call
Pat Newmier at (304) 757-6315 for info.

APRIL 18
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - PRINCESS TEA PARTY
Ages 2 - 12 yrs. at the Hurricane Valley Community Center. For
more info call 562-0518 ext. 3.

APRIL 25
7 p.m. - PIPE SOUNDS PRESENTS/SILENT MOVIE
Renowned Organist -Clark Wilson and Silent Movie held at the
Forrest Burdette Church in Hurricane. Call Don Gatewood - 562-5903

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MAY

MAY (TBA) TOWN-WIDE YARD SALE
Town of Eleanor; Call 586-2319.

MAY 2 & 3
Fri. 6 pm to 9 pm, Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 5 pm
BUFFALO GATHERING * at the Valley Wave Pool Park
Native American Art Exhibits, pottery, educational program on Fri.
about Indian Culture & History in the museum, music, pow wow is
Sat. & Sun. $5.00 Adults, $3.00 Seniors & Children 12 & under. For
more info call 743-9058.

MAY 9
10 a.m. - 12 noon
BARK AT THE PARK
at the Valley(Wave Pool) Park Grounds.(Large Shelter)
Author - Dog Diet, Structure Mutt, 1 mile walk, dog washers,
canine unit demonstration, meet the breed - talk about micro
chipping, Pine Mt. Good As Gold, agility course, food - Hot Dawgs.
For more info call: 562-0518.

MAY 9
12 NOON – MIDNIGHT
CREEK TO PEAK MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE
This is a twelve (12) hr. race located at County Park in Eleanor.
Contact Larry Perkins at 389-3934. wvmba.com

MAY 16 (rain date May 23)

8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
GIANT FLEA MARKET/PARKING LOT SALE
Spring Sale - Held on the fair grounds at County Park in Eleanor.
To reserve a $15 space contact Helen Shinn at (304) 562-0518 ext. 3.

MAY 15 & 16
Buffalo Heritage Days
This weekend celebration of Putnam County’s oldest town
includes Buffalo Academy Museum, tour of historic buildings, historic
church service, Academy reunion. For more information call
Elizabeth Martin or Leah Higginbotham at (304) 937-2755.

MAY 16
CAMP OPEN HOUSE ( 6 - 8 pm)
The Tri-County Y is sponsoring a Camp Open House at Camp
High Tor. For more information contact Jason Field at 757-0016.

MAY 30
9 - 11 - KIDS DAY OUT/FISHING DERBY
free event - prizes – activities - Call Jim 562-0518.
Held at Hurricane Valley Park Ponds – Registration at 8:30 a.m. at large Shelter

MAY 30
PUTNAM COUNTY BRIDGE TO RIDGE BIKE TOUR
8 am 100 mile ride • 9 am 62 and 36 mile ride
Rides will start at the Courthouse in Winfield, Rt. 35.
Contact Helen at 562-0518 ext. 3.

MAY 30
BIKE TRIALS COMPETITION
9 a.m. - short track race 5 a.m. live music
Contact Larry Perkins at 389-3934 Website: wvmba.com

MAY 31
CREEK TO PEAK MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE
10 a.m. Kids Bike Race
12 Noon - WV Mt. Bike Association Point Series Race
County Park in Eleanor. Contact Larry Perkins 389-3934
Website: www.wvmba.com

MAY 20
HERSHEY'S TRACK & FIELD
5 pm local meet held at Hurricane High School; District 3 at Laidley Field
May 20 from 6 – 8 p.m. Call Cheryl at 348-8008
State meet held at Cabell Midland. National Meet - JULY 30 - AUG. 2nd
Call Joan (304) 696-5954.

 

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JUNE

JUNE 8 – 12
PRINCESS BALLET / ARTISTIC DISCOVERY CAMP (Ages 5 - 10)
LAPETITE PRINCESS CAMP & THE ARTS (Ages 3 – 5)
Ballet (Time: 9 am - Noon) - Camp (1:00 - 3:00 pm) Located at Arts in Action, 2658 Main St. Hurricane.
Princess Ballet classes are taught with emphasis on poise, grace and technique.
Camp will have crafts, learn creative movement, and the art of drama.
A "Happily Ever After Ball" will end the week .
Contact Janelle Pifer at (304)419-4446 or 562-6005

JUNE 11 - 14
Wed. - QUILTS By PHYLISS
Fri. 9 am to 6 pm, Sat. 9 am to 4 pm
Four day event filled with fabric, fun and prizes. Visit each of the
9 shops and receive a free collectible quilt charm and purchase
your quilt block & fabric kit to create a quilt as a memory of your
journey. Located on Putnam Avenue in Hurricane 562-7404.

JUNE 12
8:30 p.m. - DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT
Free event - Outdoor Movie at Valley (Wave Pool) Park in
Hurricane. Concessions
Contact Jim at 586-3639/562-0518 ext. 3.

JUNE 13
6 - 9 P.M.

KICKIN - N - THE COUNTRY
Putnam County Parks & Rec. is sponsoring a dance located at the
Large shelter at Valley Park. Free to the public.
Contact 562-0518 ext. 3 for more info.

JUNE 13
8:30 p.m. – DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT
Free event – outdoor Movie at County Park in Eleanor.
Concessions. Contact jim at 586-3639/562-0518 ext. 3

JUNE 15 - 18 & AUGUST 3 - 6
9 - 11:30 A.M.
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY SOCCER CAMP - at Valley Park
For more information call Mike at (540)903-9646.

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JULY

JULY 4
5:30 p.m.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA
Parade on Main Street, Hurricane begins at 5:30 p.m. FREE
activities at Valley (Wave Pool) Park 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fireworks will start at dusk
at Valley (Wave Pool) Park. Contact Brenda Campbell 562-5896.

JULY 4
1:00 p.m.
BUFFALO July 4th Celebration
Events include: Parade at 1 p.m., live entertainment (2 pm to 10
pm)- gospel, blue grass, rock, food booths. Buffalo Chip Throw.
Contact Barbara Reed at 937-2452

JULY 6 - 10
DANCE INTENSIVE - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Ages 8 - young adult (placed by ages and level)
Located at Arts in Action, 2658 Main St. Hurricane.
For dedicated and disciplines dancers who want to refine their technical skills while
being challenged, motived and inspired to dance in excellence.
Contact Cookie Samworth at (304)419-4446 or 562-6005

JULY TBA
MUSTANG CRUISE-IN & CAR SHOW
Sponsored by the Mustang Club of West Virginia. Cruise-in and show
held at Valley Park, Hurricane. Contact Larry Bailey (304) 550-2426.

JULY 11 - 18
PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR
Held at Putnam County Park in Eleanor. Arts & crafts, agricultural &
4-H exhibits, livestock, pageants, carnival, entertainment, track events
and much more. Contact Nancy Jividen (304) 586-4001 or visit on
the web: www.putnamcountyfair-wv.com.

JULY 18
8 a.m.
Great Teays 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk/Run
Sponsored by Great Teays Running Club. Run through Valley Park
and surrounding neighborhoods. Paved roads and trails. Call Winston
Gregory (304) 757-2967.

July 20 -24
THE LA PETITE PRINCESS & THE ART (Ages 3 – 5)
THE PRINCESS BALLET & THE ART (Ages - 5 - 10)
Ballet (Time: 9 am - Noon) - Camp (1:00 - 3:00 pm) Located at Arts in Action, 2658 Main St. Hurricane.
Princess Ballet classes are taught with emphasis on poise, grace and technique.
Camp will have crafts, learn creative movement, and the art of drama.
A "Happily Ever After Ball" will end the week .
Contact Janelle Pifer at (304)419-4446 or 562-6005

July 27 - 31
ARTISTIC DISCOVERY CAMP (Ages 5 - 19)
GUYS & GALS Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Located at Arts in Action, 2658 Main St. Hurricane.
Camp offers hand-on activites. Classes include Hip-Hop, Tap, Drama, Sign-Language,
Choir, Music Instruments, Puppets, and Art.
Contact Joni Prince at (307)419-1193 or 562-6005

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AUGUST

AUGUST 3 - 6
9 - 11:30 A.M.
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY SOCCER CAMP
For more information call Mike at (540)903-9646.

AUG. 7 & 8
Lil Lamb’s Closet (Consignment Sale)
Fall & winter clothing. Forrest Burdette Methodist Church in Hurricane.
Call 562-7694.

AUGUST 7th
8:00 P.M. - MOVIE NIGHT
Free event - Outdoor Movie at Valley (Wave Pool) Park in
Hurricane. Concessions
Contact Jim at 586-3639/562-0518.

AUGUST 8th
7:30 P.M. - MOVIE NIGHT
Free event - Outdoor Movie at County Park in
Eleanor. Concessions Contact Jim at 586-3639/562-0518.

AUGUST 15
8 am to 2 pm
CITY-WIDE YARD SALE • Town of Hurricane
For more information (304) 562-5896. Hot Dogs at Forrest Burdett
Church.

TBA * 4 P.M.
MARSHALL/WVU TAILGATE PARTY
Putnam Co. Courthouse parking lot in Winfield.
Hot dawg eating contest, Team spirit award, Waterslide for kids,
Tug-A-War Contest, Bash the Mountaineer’s car and Hammer the
Herd car and much more. Contact Karen at 757-7584.

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SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER (TBA)
TOWN-WIDE YARD SALE
Town of Eleanor; Call 586-2319.

SEPTEMBER 5 (rain date Sept. 12)
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
GIANT PARKING LOT YARD SALE
Held on the parking lot at Valley (Wave Pool) Park. Reservations
562-0518 ext. 3.

SEPTEMBER 12 & 13
PUTNAM COUNTY HOMECOMING
Held at Winfield and sponsored by Putnam County Lions Club. Car
Show & Dance (Saturday); Sunday - Honor Service Men (memorial at
bridge), Gospel Sing, Parade, crowning of Miss Putnam County and
lots more. Contact George Woodrum (586-3614) or Boyd Harper (389-9724.

SEPTEMBER 20
SHIFTY FIFTIES CAR SHOW
Car show, special music and entertainment, concessions, bring lawn
chairs, blankets, and enjoy days gone by. Held at Valley (Wave Pool)
Park in Hurricane. Easy access from I-64 and convenient lodging
nearby. For information call 562-0518 ext. 3

SEPTEMBER 23 - 25
Mary Ingles VIRGINIA FRONTIER Student Days
Primitive Frontier Settlement with inhabitants demonstrating crafts
and skills necessary for survival. Join living historians as they educate the event
of the 1700 Drama. Call (304) 562-0518 for reservations.

SEPTEMBER 26 - 27
Living History Drama
Mary Ingles (Public Days)
“Legacy of Mary Ingles” and Encampment 2009. For a wonderful
family adventure to experience life of early settlers to our area, join
reenactors as they commemorate the events of early 1700’s. Held at
Weiford Settlement (2179 Winfield Road, Rt. 35, Winfield). Sponsored
by the Mary Ingles Trail Associates. 562-0518 ext. 3 for reservations.

SEPTEMBER 25 & 26
Last Fri. & Sat. of September
Annual Poca Area Heritage Day • Friday Evening Car Show
PARADE, ARTS & CRAFTS, FLEA MARKET - This outdoor event is a
community celebration. 5k walk recognition of Poca residents over
80; food, historical society and archaeological society booths, games,
etc. Call 755-4247 or 755-3933 between 8 am and 2 pm.

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OCTOBER

OCTOBER (TBA)
8 am to 5 pm
FALL JAMBOREE & AUCTION
Sponsored by Poca High School Show Choir
Craft Sale, Car Show, Kid’s Games, Beauty Pageant, Quilt Show,
Candle Dipping. Auction 5pm
Call (304) 755-5001, ext. 211, Joe Kincaid.

OCTOBER 8
7 pm
SINGING IN THE VALLEY
Singing Cookes from Tennessee
Held at the Hurricane Valley Community Center in Hurricane.
Call Bart Oxley - 562-7919

OCTOBER 9 & 10
HARVEST FESTIVAL
City of Hurricane, Main St. • Activities - Applebutter, crafts, games,
and music. Call (304) 562-5896 for information.

OCT. 10 & 11
Lil Lamb’s Closet (Consignment Sale)
Forrest Burdette Methodist Church in Hurricane. Call Michelle 562-1032.

OCT. 16,17,23,24, 30, 31
7 - 10 P.M.
HAUNTED BARN
Held at the Putnam Co. Fair Grounds in Eleanor.
The scariest event in the County.
Call 562-5660 or 562-0518 ext. 3 for more information.

OCTOBER 17
OCTOBER FALL BAZAAR
Winfield United Methodist Church - arts & crafts show, bake sale,
soups & hot dogs, shops, etc. Area sale consultants. Call Church
office (304) 586-3795.

OCTOBER 24
BUFFALO OCTOBERFEST
Family fun, food, entertainment, live animals, arts & crafts, Applebutter, Living History, (free booths), prizes, and much more (304) 937-2619, Susan Howard

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NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER 1
9 am to 4 pm ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFT SHOW
Eleanor
One of the better arts and crafts shows in Putnam Co. Quality crafts at affordable prices. Call Eleanor Town Hall 586-4348, Judy Jeffries

NOVEMBER 7
8 am to 2 pm
SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP
Downtown Hurricane - Craft Bazaar at Forrest Burdette Church plus
Shopping Events. Call (304) 562-5896 for more info.

NOVEMBER 8
2 P.M.
VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY
Winfield Courthouse Parking Lot - Entertainment, Special
Speakers, Recognitions and much more.
Contact Helen at 562-0518 ext. 3

NOVEMBER 13 - 15
8 • 10 am to 5 pm, NOV. 15th • 12 to 5 pm
HANNAH’s POTTERY OPEN HOUSE
Pottery Open House with other invited artists. 6 Thoroughbred
Road, Scott Depot. Call Hannah at 757-9309

NOVEMBER 22
6 p.m.
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Sponsored by the TOWN of ELEANOR. For more information
(304) 586-2319.

NOVEMBER 26
8:30 to 10 am
THANKSGIVING DAY WORKOUT
Tri-County YMCA; Held at the
YMCA Main Facility, located 200 Carl’s Lane,
Scott Depot. Call Marty Bavetz at (304) 757-0016.
$5. fee will benefit Epilepsy Foundation.

NOVEMBER 28, 2009
JAN. 1, 2010
“YULETIDE IN THE PARK”
Visit Valley Park in Hurricane for this unique and old-fashioned
celebration. Animated displays, horse drawn wagon rides, caroling,
hayrides, Santa visits and lots of activities for all ages to
enjoy. Call 562-0518 ext. 3 for dates and times for special activities.

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DECEMBER

DECEMBER 4
6 P.M.
ROCK AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE DANCE
Hurricane Valley Community Center at Valley Park, Hurricane. D.J.
Contact Helen at 562-0518 ext. 3.

DECEMBER 5
8 to 11:30 a.m.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Christmas Parade and more!
Breakfast with Santa at Forrest Burdette Methodist Church; Christmas
Parade in downtown Hurricane 4:30; Tree Lighting; Specialty
Shops Open House. Call (304) 562-5896

DECEMBER 5
10am
REINDOG PARADE
Christmas dog costume contest. All dogs must wear antlers & be
on a leash. Best costume awards in S,M,L categories. (304) 562-
0518 ext. 3.

DECEMBER 5
(12 - 2 pm)
KIDS FUN DAY
Activities, crafts etc. Call 562-0518 ext. 3.

DECEMBER 8
WREATH MAKING CLASS (6 – 9)
Held at the Hurricane Valley Community Center at Valley Park
For more information call 562-0518 ext. 3

DECEMBER 11
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
County Park in Eleanor. Santa Visits, Wagon Rides, Tree Decorating
Story Time. Contact Jim at 586-3639/562-0518 ext. 3.

DECEMBER 12
6 - 8 P.M.
JINGLE BELL GOLF
Free golf & refreshments during our Yuletide in the Park
Contact Helen at 562-0518 ext. 3

DECEMBER 21 - 22
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
LIVE NATIVITY
Visit “Bethlehem” around the Gazebo on Main Street, Hurricane.
Kids of all ages will enjoy seeing the live animals and Bible characters
in costume. Contact Brenda Campbell (304) 562-5896.

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