COMEDIAN: Jeff Leeson, an Ontario, Canada, native conquering public speaking by age 14, now tours over North America as a comedian and improvisational entertainer/artist and stopping off in Huntington this week. His entertainment and sense of humor can be enjoyed at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Foundry Theater, Jean Carlo Stephenson Auditorium, 800 5th Ave. Admission is $26.
RECOGNIZED: Gavin Blake and Hannah Blake, Cabell Midland High School graduates, were recognized for this accomplishment during a recent Sunday morning worship service at New Baptist Church. Congratulations for completing high school and best wishes for a successful future.
BREAKFAST: The monthly breakfast hosted by VFW Post 6878 is served from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at 32 Township Road 1225, Proctorville, Ohio, post. The menu includes fried or scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, toast, fried apples, coffee, milk and orange juice. The cost is $7; $4 ages 10 and younger. To-go orders are available.
GUEST: Carl Sullivan was recently welcomed as a guest soloist at Milton United Methodist Church. He is a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church, where is the worship song leader. Thanks Carl, thereƵs no doubt it was some excellent gospel singing.
BAND: ROCK 105 presents the 1980s glam rock band, Faster Pussycat, at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at ƵhlandƵs Paramount Arts Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $35.
READING: Deborah Clearman, author of two novels, a collection of short fiction and a childrenƵs book, reads, discusses and signs her latest book, ƵThe Angels of Sinkhole County,Ƶ based in West Virginia, at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Cicada Books, 14th Street West. She converses with Connie Kinsey, formerly with the military and currently an author, spoken word artist and writer-in-residence for Museum of the American Military Family. Admission is free.
GRADS: Wesley Choir of First United Methodist Church in Huntington recently said goodbye to its ƵgraduatingƵ fifth graders Ƶ Gwyneth Yoost, Serinna Long, Norah Gerlach, Drew Adkins and Lydia Ruff. These faithful and talented members will be greatly missed, as will Carolyn Waggoner, long-time choir assistant, who is retiring from that position.
DINNER: Westmoreland WomanƵs Club hosts its year-end celebration with a covered dish dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the clubhouse, 2962 Bradley Road. Pledge leader is Freeda Crockett, devotion by Joyce Clark. Hostess committee is executive board. Call Beverly Beldon, president, 304-429-2108.
CONCERT: Michael Rowsey, son of John and Shirley Rowsey, husband to Bridget Watters Rowsey and dad to a son and daughter, ‘drums’ his way to Lexington, Ky., with Bill Gaither and The Gaither Vocal Band this weekend. The concert tour, “Moments to Remember,” features the Grammy-Award winning recording artist, along with Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles and Reggie Smith, and the musical entourage (Kevin Williams, Matthew Holt and Rowsey). The event begins at 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 3100 Tates Creek Road. For tickets, visit .
FOR MOMS: Local womenƵs clothing boutiques, permanent jewelry, candle and gift shop, fresh flowers, facials and more are offered for ƵMomƵs Night OutƵ from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Progress Building, 418 8th St. Admission is free; however, reservations are recommended.
TODAYƵS BIRTHDAYS: Joe LoCascio III, Pam Woodall, Rex Roby, Rick Hannan, Matt Birkhimer, Kil Choi, Kyle Foster, Sara Ann Ferguson, the Rev. Andrew Tennant, pastor of Kenova United Methodist Church, Ryan Keefe, Cindy Westbrook, Laney Louise Long, Malita Gray, Chrystal Moon, Chase Connor Watts, Karen Jones Ward, Huntington East High School Class of 1965 graduate, James Earl gets to the legal age of 21.
CHUCKLE: Reaching the end of a job interview, the human resources officer asked a young engineer fresh out of the University of Technology, ƵAnd what starting salary are you looking for?Ƶ The engineer replied, ƵIn the region of $150,000 a year, depending on the benefits package.Ƶ The interviewer inquires, ƵWell, what would you say to a package of five weeksƵ vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company car leased every two years, say, a red convertible?Ƶ The engineer sat up and said, ƵWow! Are you kidding?Ƶ The interviewer replied, ƵYeah, but you started it.Ƶ
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