Charleston Stage Company took the top prize in the West Virginia Community Theatre Festival held in Morgantown on Saturday, November 7. The company’s production of Underneath the Lintel by Glen Berger was awarded first place in the festival that took place in the Falbo Theatre in the Creative Arts Center on the campus of West Virginia University. The community theatre festival is an annual event sponsored by the West Virginia Theatre Conference.
Underneath the Lintel is a one-man show about a Dutch librarian who attempts to track down a …

Manna Meal Soup Kitchen operates out of the St. John Episcopal Church in downtown Charleston, WV. To date, they have fed over 1.24 million people, serving breakfast and lunch every day.
Run by a small staff and plenty of volunteers, Manna Meal aims to provide meals to the hungry, no questions asked. The organization is not for profit, and relies soley on the contribution of the community.
On October 10, Manna Meal is hosting The Art of Hospitality and Giving: General Seafood Reunion, a fund raising event. It will be held …

Charleston is located strategically at the the heart of the Midland Trail. If you’re plying the US Route 60 in West Virginia, chances are, you’ll pass through the city. But whether you’re staying in Charleston or just passing through, you’re sure to enjoy the magnificent sites in one of the country’s scenic drives.
Midland Trail Scenic Highway Association has come up with a few driving routes on the I-60, passing through West Virginia’s lush landscape. The route takes you through both natural and man-made attractions, appealing to both nature lovers and …

The Bible Center Church is a congregation that has strong belief on the Bible. Considered as God’s Word, it is taken seriously and literally. Any decision on moral and lifestyle issues are all based on what is written in the Bible.
Started from a small Bible study group, the church was formally organized in 1943. From meeting at each other’s homes, the group moved on to gather in one storefront in downtown Charleston, then on to Broad street. The first church structure was built in Kanawha Boulevard in 1956, and …

Founded with the mission to “build bridges of opportunity”, the East End Family Resource Center accomplishes this aim through programs that gives the residents of Charleston’s East End a window of opportunity to achieve.
Programs like the Roosevelt Learning Center, a full-service after-school program; East End Career Center, helping the unemployed and underemployed citizens gain basic skills for employability, and; Computer Lab/Internet Access at the Career Center, open to everybody in the community, are just some of the organization’s projects to help the community.
The EEFRC was organized by the East …

A huge warehouse on Hansford Street is filled with various items ranging from thousands of sticks of deodorant to several square feet of ceramic floor tiles, bottles of body wash to Formica kitchen countertops. This warehouse isn’t for a supermarket or department store chain, but rather it’s a place where non-for-profit groups can get materials they needed for next to nothing.
The Storehouse, as it is called is run by John deBlecourt. An offshot of the faith-based nonprofit group, Believe in West Virginia, the Storehouse’s aim is to break down large …

Title: Youth Conservation DayLocation: North Bend State Park, Rt. 1 Box 221, Cairo, WV 26337 Link out: Click hereDescription: Youth groups throughout the state will gather to honor one another for their conservation
efforts. For more information contact Diana Haid at (304)926-0499. Start Date: 2009-05-15End Date: 2009-05-17

The Unity of Kanawha Valley is having another round of Open Stage of Kids for childrens ages 5 to 15 years old.
Hosted by Ron Sowell and Sky Kershner, kids are encouraged to share whatever talent they posses. They can play an instrument, sing a song, read a book, recite a poem, tell a joke, perform a magic trick, or just talk to the audience. Kids of all ages are welcomed, and even adults too!
Doors open at 6 o’clock in the evening, and the show starts at 6:30pm. There is …

Judaism had an early start in Charleston. Congregation B’nai Israel or Temple Israel was founded in 1856 — seven years before the state of West Virginia was even created. However, the discovery of the congregation’s cemetery (WV’s oldest Jewish cemetery) hints that it might even be earlier.
It wasn’t until 1873 though, that the congregation was formally and legally chartered. Named the Hebrew Educational Society, its first service was held in a room above a store in Capitol Street. This room was the congegation’s venue for several years, and number of …

One of West Virginia’s admirable organizations, the Capital City Strider focuses on youth development through sports. Student athletes who are members of the team hone their track and field skills during summer break, and particpate in club activities aimed to make positive changes in the community. This non-profit organization operates on donations and grants from sponsors throughout the state.
Middle school and high school track and field athletes can join the team. Registrations is currently ongoing for the 2009 season. Interested parties can register online (http://capitalcitystriders.org/On-Line_RegistrationForm.html). Registered athletes will be …