July 10th - 17th, 2010 - Lawrence County Ohio Fair, Proctorville Ohio. Saturday, July 10th - 7pm Demolition Derby; Sunday, July 11th - 8pm Motor Cross; Monday, July 12th - 6pm Kiddie Pedal Pull; Monday, July 12th - 8pm Tractor Pulls; Tuesday, July 13th - 7pm Tough Truck; Wednesday, July 14th - 7pm Battle of the Bands; Thursday, July 15th - 7:30pm Battle of the Bands Winner; Thursday, July 15th - 8:45pm Country Music Artist Jamey Johnson; Friday, July 16th - 8pm Bull Mania; Saturday, July 17th - 7pm Demolition Derby. Admission is $8 per day and parking costs $5. A membership ticket for all eight (8) days at the fair costs $35, and a parking pass for the fair week costs $20.

Sunday, July 25th, 2010 - SpeakEasy Singles - Kanawha State Forest Picnic - Shelter #8 - right beside of pool. - 2pm-6pm www.kanawhastateforest.com. RSVP - Vicky @ 304-205-4329 or 304-389-4082 or Nancy @ 304-744-1955 or email speakeasysingles@suddenlink.net. RAIN OR SHINE (We have a shelter rented). NO ALCOHOL PLEASE! Speakeasy will provide hamburgers & hotdogs with the fixings, soft drinks, water and paper products and utensils. Please bring desserts or other covered dishes. There will be an entry fee of $4 if you do not bring a covered dish. This will help pay for the cost of the basic food and the shelter. Please bring karaoke CDs, board games, card games, corn hole games, horseshoes, bug spray, sun screen and lawn chairs, blankets to throw on the grass, a light jacket, etc. The Olympic size pool has been reopened after being closed for 2 years - totally remodeled so bring your bathing suit if you want to take a swim in the pool after picnicking. Admission is $3 for Adults and $2 for Children for the pool. Children are welcome with parental supervision. Please RSVP Vicky @ 304-205-4329 or 304-389-4082 or Nancy @ 304-744-1955 or email speakeasysingles@suddenlink.net so I know how much food to purchase if you plan to attend or need additional information.

Saturday, July 31st, 2010 at 7:30 PM - The Colt Ford concert will be at Harris Riverfront Park, Huntington WV. Gates will open at 6:30pm and show starts at 7:30pm. It’s an all ages, rain or shine event. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 25 at 10am. Early bird tickets will be $15 until and including June 30. On July 1 they will go up to $17 and on the day of show tickets will be $20. You can purchase tickets at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena Box Offices, online at www.Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

Saturday, July 31st, 2010 - Homemade Ice Cream Social & Cookout @ 4pm - Nancy's house for hot dogs on the grill and homemade ice cream! All you have to bring is a side dish to go with this dinner. Covered dish ideas: potato salad, pasta salad, baked beans, deviled eggs, bags of ice (for drinks & ice cream freezer), desserts, etc. If you have an ice cream freezer and a favorite ice cream, recipe, make it and bring it along for your covered dish! Let Nancy know when you RSVP. We'll provide the hot dogs & fixins paper products, drinks and a batch of homemade ice cream! We'll have horseshoes, badminton, LCR, we can just relax under the shade trees, watch all of Nancy's bird feeders! One side of Nancy's yard is shaded and the other side is a patio and large yard. If it's hot, we'll have the air conditioned house. RSVP to Nancy for directions: 304-744-1955 or email Nifty50inWVgmail.com.

September 3rd - 6th, 2010 - 15th Annual Taste of Cleveland - The Labor Day weekend event is a toast to the city’s diverse flavors, fare and evolving culinary scene. The four-day feast encompasses ethnic cuisine, comfort food, decadent desserts, energetic cooking demonstrations and continuous entertainment from national and local bands. Friday, September 3 - 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, September 4 - 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday, September 5 - 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday, September 6 (Labor Day) - 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Located at the Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City in downtown Cleveland. For more information call: (440) 247-2722

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Tech Talk Thursdays at Shawnee State University

Shawnee State University and The Ohio State University South Centers are offering classes to provide individuals and businesses the opportunity to advance their technology skills. Each session will cover a different topic that teaches participants how to use and share the technology. All classes will be held on the campus of Shawnee State University in the Administration building, room ADM 030 Classes will begin at 9:00am and end at 12:30pm. Classes are $20 per person. Shawnee State University, 940 2nd St., Portsmouth Ohio.

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Monthly Meetings - Ashland Cycling Enthusiasts Bicycle Club will hold their monthly meetings at 6:30 PM on the following dates throughout 2010... May 24, June 28, July 26, Aug 30 and Sept 27. The club will meet at 6:30 PM at the Armco Park Shelterhouse #3. In the event of rain we will meet at La Finca's Mexican Restaurant, 1200 Greenup Avenue, Ashland KY. Everyone is welcome. For more information visit ashlandcycling.org

Every Wednesday Evening at 7:00 PM - New Life Church, Huntington WV presents The Word of God to the tri-state region. Transportation is available. Live web-cast also available at nlconline.org

2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM - All Poets, Writers and Dramatic Readers!! Poetry Night returns to Ye Old Lantern Restaurant, 601 2nd St., Portsmouth Ohio. In conjunction with The Phoenix Writers Poetry Group a featured Poet will read @ 7: 30 p.m., followed by open mic for all who wish to share their poetic gifts with everyone The Night will be hosted by Award Winning Singer, Songwriter and Recording Artist Steve Free who will perform from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  For more info contact Janet Nesler (740) 776- 7038.

Every Friday 7:00 to 10:00 PM - Blue Country Jamboree at the Milton West Virginia VFW, #7, Fairgrounds Road. Featuring a mix of Old Time Rock, Southern Rock, Old and New Country, as well as Bluegrass. Join us for line dancing and a good time. Concessions and door prizes presented during every break. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 12 and under. Blue Country Jamboree is a non-alcohol and non-smoking facility. For more information contact Mana Cremeans at (304) 562-3053 or Joe "Bubba" McComas Jr. at (304) 576-2972.

Every Sunday Morning at 10:30 AM - New Life Church, Huntington WV presents The Word of God to the tri-state region. Transportation is available. Live web-cast also available at nlconline.org

Every Sunday Evening at 7:00 PM - New Life Church, Huntington WV presents The Word of God to the tri-state region. Transportation is available. Live web-cast also available at nlconline.org

Every Second and Fourth Thursday at 6:00 PM - Ironton City Council, Ironton City Center Building, 301 South 3rd St., Ironton Ohio. For more information visit ironton-ohio.com

3rd Thursday of Every Month at 7:00 PM - Proctorville Village Council Meetings in the Proctorville Town Hall, Proctorville Ohio. For more information visit proctorvilleohio.com

Every Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Activities, exercise room, ceramics/games, lunch and Bible study at the Sybene Senior Citizens' Center, 97 Private Road 80, Burlington Ohio. Call (740) 894-7569 for more information.

Saturdays 8:20-10:00 AM - Walk and Talk with the Doc in the James A. Rhodes Athletic Center. A fitness, wellness and rehab program. The walk begins with five minutes of stretching and a warm up at a slow pace, then 40 minutes at a training pace, then 40 minutes at a training pace that each individual sets at a comfortable pace. Dr. Earl Perrigo, a cardiologist, will provide a blood pressure check before and after the exercise session. A question and answer follows. A heart healthy breakfast with fruit, low fat yogurt, low fat granola and bottled water for a $2 donation. Shawnee State University, 940 2nd St., Portsmouth Ohio.

Every Monday-Tuesday at 6:30 PM - Bingo presented by the Proctorville Volunteer Fire Department, Ohio 775, Proctorville Ohio, doors open at 4:30 PM. No extra games. Call (740) 886-6416. First pack, $10; each additional pack $5.

ALL YEAR - Clarence Holbrook Carter. The permanent collection of paintings by Portsmouth native Clarence Carter (1904-2000) delivers art the way you like it: realistic, brilliant, awe-inspiring. Carter went on to fame and success, but his artistic heart remained firmly fastened to the river valley of his birthplace and childhood. Students can explore the same heritage they share with the greatest painter southern Ohio has produced. Location: Southern Ohio Museum, 825 Gallia St., Portsmouth Ohio 45662; Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Contact: (740) 354-5629

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