If you want your event listed in the Community Calendar, write to the Hurricane Breeze at PO Box 310, Hurricane, West Virginia 25526, or phone 304-562-9881. If you have email, send it to [email protected] and mark your subject line “Community Calendar.” There is no charge for posting an event in the calendar.

TUESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 10
Appalachian Boarding Company is holding paddleboard lessons at the Hurricane City reservoir. Session 1 is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and session 2 is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $25 for one session, or $35 for both sessions. To register, text 304-610-8999.

THURSDAYS
Hope for Addiction meetings are held every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane.

THURSDAYS THROUGH AUGUST
The Kiwanis Free Swim Night will be held every Thursday at the Nitro Pool through Aug. 26 from 6:00-8:30 p.m.

THURSDAYS IN JUNE AND JULY
Valley Park’s Night Market and Movie Night will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Thursdays in June and July at Valley Park in Hurricane.

FRIDAYS DURING SUMMER
Food Truck Friday is held every Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SATURDAYS UNTIL OCTOBER
The Putnam County Farmers’ Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Valley Park, Hurricane.

SUNDAYS DURING SUMMER
Thankful Valley Farms will be giving away fresh produce every Sunday this summer from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Stokes Grocery in Buffalo.

NOW – JULY 17
The Putnam County Fair will be held at the fairgrounds in Eleanor. 4H/FFA Animals, Carnival Rides, Music, Motorsports, Rodeo, Food, and more.

NOW – JULY 16
There will be Birdhouse Painting at the Poca Library from 10 to 11 a.m., and 1 to 2 p.m. Please call 304-755-3241 to register.

JULY 16
Make succulent junk gardens at 4 p.m. at the Buffalo Library. Call to register – 304-937-3538.
Enjoy a peaceful morning’s yoga by the beautiful Kanawha River led by Leslie, co-owner of Moxie Fitness. Bring your own yoga mat and water and meet under the shelter by the Winfield bridge at 10 a.m.

JULY 17
There will be a benefit for seven-year-old heart transplant patient Avery Sweat at 8 p.m. at the Milton American Legion Post 139. Live music with the Mello Fellos.
Teays Valley Church of God, 185 Connection Point, Scott Depot, will be holding a free women’s health conference with doctors from Marshall Health from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 304-757-9222 to register.
The Community Autism Resources & Education Systems (CARES) June Summer Day Camp will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at Camp Appalachia, 167 Fletcher Road, Scott Depot. To sign up, go to www.wvcaresforautism.org
The Glow Worm 1980’s themed Glo-In-The-Dark fun run will be held at 8 p.m. at the Hurricane City Park. To register, go to runsignup.com/Race/Dashboard/Overview/104855
The Cops-N-Rodders Classic Car Club will be holding a cruise-in from 5 p.m. until dusk at the Putnam County Bank parking lot in Hurricane.

JULY 19 – 23
Oma Chapel Church, 2116 Arbuckle Creek Road, Leon, will be holding “Christmas in July” Vacation Bible School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. nightly.

JULY 19 – 20
The Macholah Ballet, 6422 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, will be holding Radiate ballet and lyrical camp for students ages 10 to 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost to attend is $60. Register by going to dancestudio-pro.com/online/themacholahballet

JULY 20
The Macholah Ballet will be hosting Books and Ballerinas at 10 a.m. at Valley Park in Hurricane. Dancers read portions of their favorite fairy tales and perform selections to illustrate the story.

JULY 23
The Macholah Ballet, 6422 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, will be holding a Flashback Friday adult jazz class at 7 p.m. Register by going to dancestudio-pro.com/online/themacholahballet
Create tree murals for Art in the Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Valley Park in Hurricane. Finished work will be displayed at the park. To register, go to putnam-county-parks.ticketleap.com/art-in-the-park-series
The Rustic Mechanicals, West Virginia’s only professional touring Shakespeare troupe, will be performing “Twelfth Night” at Valley Park at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
There will be an open night for children and teens ages 9 to 14 at the Foam Garage, 2716 Putnam Avenue, Hurricane. For more information, call (681) 235-2603.

JULY 24
The Genesis Running Group is hosting Sundown Showdown 5K starting at 5:45 p.m. at Nitro High School. Tickets range from $25-30. To register, go to aptiming.com/race/1235
The Madfest 2021 Mental Health Awareness Music and Art Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Ridenour Lake in Nitro.
The Macholah Ballet, 6422 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, will be holding a Live Loud workshop from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contemporary, street jazz, creative worship, performance makeup, live music. For ages 11 and up. The cost is $60 per person or $50 with the donation of a toiletry item. To register, go to dancestudio-pro.com/online/themacholahballet
The Battle Run Obstacle Race will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Appalachia, 167 Fletcher Road, Scott Depot. Tickets are $35-40. For more information, go to BattleRun.EventBrite.com