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The staffs of the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce and the Moundsville Economic Development Council will tell you that the month of November is one of their busiest times, and to back that up you need only to count the number of events going on this month.
The majority of the attractions will be held at the Moundsville Training Center, although others such as the Christmas Parade will be along Jefferson Avenue.
Among the other attractions will be:
The annual Tree Gala/Community Night event will take place from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the MTC. Santa will be present, and there will be music and goodies. The trees, wreaths and mantels, which will be auctioned at the same location on Thursday, will be on display. Santa will be there from 5-6:30 and those in attendance can have their photo taken with him.
The Tree Gala on Thursday will feature the auction of 15 decorated trees, six wreaths and four mantels, which will also take place at the Training Center. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Those planning to attend are to contact the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce at 304-845-2773.
The JMHS strings will entertain from 5-6:30 p.m. In addition to the food and auction there will be judging for an Ugly Sweater Contest. Those attending are asked to donate a new toy or make a monetary donation which will be given to the Marshall County Caring Tree. The event is being sponsored by WesBanco.
The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a "Support Your Local Marshall County Restaurant Day" to be held on Nov. 18. Each of the restaurants will be given wrist bands to give to their patrons.
The annual Elizabethtown Festival will be held Nov. 19-20 at the Training Center. The hours are 4-8 p.m. on Nov. 19th, and 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Nov. 20. This will be the Festival's 23rd year.
A November event is the annual Christmas Parade which this year will be held on Nov. 20. The route as usual will be along Jefferson Avenue from Second Street to Eighth Street.
And yes, if you would like to purchase a Christmas Tree you can do so beginning on Nov. 26 at the front lawn of the former prison. Staff members of the Moundsville Economic Development Council will start out with 125 trees and hope to sell them all.
In addition there be several decorated trees for viewing. Students from area schools will decorate these trees.
Don't forget there will be a Scavenger Hunt on Nov. 27 in conjunction with Small Business Saturday.
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Among attractions involving the Strand Theatre through Nov. 13 are: A Veteran's Ceremony titled "Voices of Freedom" which will take place Sunday at 7.
There will be a Wine Glass Painting class at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Guitarist/Pianist/Vocalist Mark Palmer will entertain with an evening of classic rock at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13. There is limited seating since those attending will be seated on the stage with the performers.
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The new Cameron Public Library is up and running.
According to a notice in the Blue & Gold Christian Center News, the internet at the library is working and the Kid's Connect is also available for anyone who needs it.
The new library is located in a one-story building, and another advantage is that there is a parking space adjacent to the library which is across the road from the Blue & Gold Thrift Center and just a few blocks from the Blue & Gold Center.
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The Mt. Olivet Lions Club Veterans Memorial will be dedicated at 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Mt. Olivet Community Park. The public is invited to help celebrate the completion of this project made possible by the Mt. Olivet Lions.
Light refreshments will be served following the dedication and those planning to attend are asked to RSVP at 304-905-9832 or by email at mtolivelions@gmail.com
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Persons wishing to contribute toys to the annual Marshall County Family Resource Network's 2021 Teen Christmas Donation Drive have until Nov. 22 to submit items.
The drive is intended to help the FRN obtain the products need to fulfill 250 bags for teenagers in Marshall County Schools during the holiday season.
The bags will distributed to students in Moundsville Middle, Sherrard Middle, John Marshall, Cameron Middle and High Schools, along with Gateway Achievement Center.
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This year the FRN is asking for donations of Boxed Pantene shampoo and conditioner sets, Bath and Body Works shower gel and lotion sets for women, shower gel for men, and hand sanitizer for both, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and deodorant for men and women, or monetary donations that will allow the FRN to help purchase the needed items.
Also, checks can be mailed to the FRN at 1501 Second St., Moundsville WV 26401. Online donations can be made at www.marshallcountyfrn.com/donate.