Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV

October 8, 2008

Area Calendar


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BASEBALL

TAZEWELL, Va. — The Wagner Challenge Baseball Camp will be held Nov. 1 at Tazewell Middle School, hosted by Second Chance Learning Center and directed by Billy Wagner of the New York Mets. The camp will be divided by age groups: age 8-12 from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and ages 13-17 from 1 p.m. to 4:30. Enrollment is limited to first 40 in each group. For details, call Erik at (276) 326-1078 or e-mail info @ secondchancelearning. com.

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PRINCETON — The game worn road jersey tops of the Princeton Rays, in use since 2002, can be purchased by fans during an auction on Oct. 11 at Four Seasons Antiques and Appraisals in Princeton at 10 a.m. The preview of the items and registration of bidders will begin at 9:30 a.m. Minimum opening bid for each P-Rays' road jersey top will be $35. Persons from outside the local Princeton area who are unable to attend can place an absentee bid by telephone until noon on Oct. 10. For more information, call the P-Rays at (304) 487-2000, Michael Eades with Four Seasons at (304) 320-7470 or visit www.princeton.devilrays.milb.com.

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HUNTINGTON — Marshall baseball will host a fall hitting camp on Oct. 13. Two sessions will be held: ages 6-12 from 6-7 p.m. and ages 13-18 from 7:30-9 p.m. The camp will be held at the Cam Henderson Center Auxiliary Gym. Register online at HerdZone.com.

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BASKETBALL

PRINCETON — The Princeton Recreation Center is taking signups for boys basketball, ages 9-12, grades 3-6. A late registration fee will be imposed from Oct. 21-31. For details, call the center at 487-5040.

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GREEN VALLEY — Fall basketball leagues are now forming at the Green Valley Recreation Center. The league is open to boys and girls, grades 2-7. Registration deadline is Nov. 15. For details, call (304) 324-7460.

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PILGRIM’S KNOB, Va. — Twin Valley High School is seeking teams (grades 6-8) to add to their middle school schedule for the upcoming season. Contact Ricky Goodman at (276) 259-7818 or e-mail rgoodman @ buc.k12.va.us.

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PILGRIM’S KNOB—Twin Valley High School is in search of one boys basketball team to complete the 2008 Coalfield Clash Tip-Off Tournament. The tournament will be held at Twin Valley on Dec 5-6. Each team is guaranteed two games. Contact Brian Moore or Rick Goodman at (276) 259-7818 or email coachmoore@twinvalleypanthers.com

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HINTON — The Summers County Lady Bobcats basketball program will be hosting their 14th annual Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, Oct. 24. It will be held before the football game with Westside from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the door or from any Bobcats’ players.

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CHEERLEADING

ATHENS — The Concord University Cheerleaders will host the 20th annual cheerleading clinic on Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m. in the Carter Center, and all ages may attend. Sideline chants, cheers, dance, and pyramids will be taught. For details, contact Lisa Blankenship at (304) 887-7317, or e-mail cheer@ concord. edu.

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Recreation Center is taking signups for girls cheerleading, ages 4-12, grades 3-6. A late registration fee will be imposed from Oct. 21-31. For details, call the center at 487-5040.

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COACHING

BECKLEY—A NFHS/ACEP coaching class will be held on Oct. 11-12 at Shady Spring High School. Saturday will run from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., with Sunday lasting from Noon-5 p.m. The course is for anyone interested in coaching a secondary sport. Call (304) 485-5494.

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DEER HUNTING

PINEVILLE — Deer hunters are invited to show off their big bucks as part of Pineville’s annual autumn festival on Oct. 24 and 25 from 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. For details, call (304) 732-7320 or 732-6232.

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MARTIAL ARTS

PRINCETON — USA Martial Arts is working to create a character development program at their Princeton. For more information on all that is offered in the martial arts field, call David Richmond at (304) 237-1290.

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BLUEFIELD — TaeKwon Do classes for children and adults are being organized for Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Greater Bluefield Community Center. Ages 3-4 meet at 5 p.m., ages 5-12 meet at 6 p.m., and adults meet at 7. For details, call the center at (304) 325-5707.

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RUN/WALK

LEWISBURG — The Greenbrier Episcopal School will hold its First Race For A Taste, 6K Fun Run on October 11. The race, a fundraiser for the school’s athletic program, starts at 8:30 a.m. north of Lewisburg on Fairview Road and will end at the Greenbrier County Courthouse. Pre-registration may be done at www. runreg. com. For info, contact athletics director Scott Miller at (304) 661-1452.

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SOCCER

EAST RIVER — East River Soccer Association is offering pick-up games on Sundays from 5-8 p.m. This is free for anyone of any age. For more information, e-mail questions @ mercersoccer. com or visit the website www. mercersoccer. com.

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SWIMMING

TAZEWELL, Va. — The Tazewell Recreation Department is now taking registrations for swimming lessons. Each session is two weeks, Monday through Friday, for 45 minutes each day. For more information, call (276) 988-5404.

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TENNIS

BLUEFIELD, Va. — Sedgewood Tennis Club is now accepting enrollment for fall clinics, private lessons and memberships. Certified professional instruction is available for all ages and ability levels. For more information, contact club owner and USTPA professional Steve Sarver at (304) 660-7223.

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TUMBLING

BLUEFIELD — Cheerleading tumbling classes are now being offered at the Greater Bluefield Community Center. For details contact Abbygale Jamison at (276) 326-6728.

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WATER AEROBICS

BLUEFIELD — Classes in water aerobics are underway at the Greater Bluefield Community Center. Offerings include deep water aerobics on Tuesday mornings and a spin class on Mondays at 5:30. For details call (304) 325-5707.

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