June 2012
1-3: Canaan Valley Birding Festival
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Visit the spectacular Allegheny Highlands and enjoy our amazing diversity of breeding birds and their habitats. Event package includes: 2 nights lodging, daily breakfast, daily lunch, Friday welcome reception, guest speakers, daily walks, workshops, and event memento, all inclusive. Rate: $175 per person/based on double occupancy. Book Online or call (800) 622-4121.
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2: Tucker County Regional Health Fair
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Tucker County Regional Health Fair (Bear Paw/Ski Area)
Hours: 6:30am – 1pm (some registration required). For details, call 304-599-7358
Hours: 6:30am – 1pm (some registration required). For details, call 304-599-7358
9: Douglas Falls / Blackwater Canyon Hike
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Join us for a 10 mile hike starting off at the abandoned coke ovens by Douglas Falls, then through the junction of North Fork Blackwater River and the main river, across from Lindy Point. We will hike down the canyon through mixed hardwood forest. Spectacular views of the canyon and the river will be seen along this hike. Easy walking trail, but no way out once started. Please bring food, snacks, and plenty of water. We will start at Canaan Valley Resort, taking the shuttle to the ovens, the shuttle will leave at 9am. Click here for Registration Form
15-17: WV Days Celebration
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Canaan Valley Resort will host the Annual WV Days Celebration with a civil war re-enactment, authentic encampment, battlefield and surgery demonstration, presented by the Barbour Grays from Philippi, WV; 1st. West Virginia Cavalry Company “C”, the 140th Volunteers from Green County, PA, and the WV Light Artillery. These volunteers bring history to life for all to see. Family oriented – see women, service men and children dress in period clothing. West Virginia’s local artisans and crafters will be on hand to display and sell their wares on Saturday.
Schedule (subject to change)
Friday, June 15:
6pm – 8pm: Encampment Open – tour the grounds and learn how our soldiers and their families lived during these times of war.
Saturday, June 16:
9am – 8pm: Encampment Open
10am – 5pm: Artisan & Crafter Displays Open
12pm: Skirmish Demonstration (Re-enactment of Civil War battles).
4pm: Surgery Demonstration – Leg Amputation (relive surgery procedures during the Civil War era)
5:30pm: Skirmish Demonstration
9pm: Surgery Demonstration (Dark) – Leg Amputation
Sunday, June 17:
9am – 12pm: Encampment Open
12pm: Skirmish Demonstration
17: Irish Road Bowling
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In the highest-elevation valley east of the Mississippi, this open road with sweeping curves is an ideal contrast to the boulders and rhododendron thickets at nearby Blackwater Falls. Enjoy a two-day two-event road bowling weekend at Blackwater and Canaan. (Blackwater will host event on Saturday, June 18th). Competition begins at 1:30pm. Teams of 2-4 players. $5 per bullet (ball). To learn more about Irish Road Bowling, visit www.wvirishroadbowling.com
19: Fathers Day Golf Tournament
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3pm: Start Time / 9 hole format. Father/son, daughter, grandchild, niece or nephew. Register at the pro shop by 2:45pm. Teams will be flighted and prizes awarded to flight winners. *Entry fee (TBD). *Fee includes green fee, cart rental, awards and refreshments after play. 304-866-4121 x2632 (pro shop)
30: Fireworks in nearby Thomas, WV
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Drive a short distance to nearby Thomas WV (12 miles) and enjoy and evening firework display provided by the Thomas Volunteer Fire Department. Donations are appreciated – start time: around 9:30pm (dark).


