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ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.

Today

• 9 a.m. — North Charleston Pickleball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• Noon — East End Resource Center Senior Day, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

• Noon — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• 2-6 p.m. — Thomas Hospitals Emergency Department Hiring Event, Holiday Inn & Suites, 400 Second Ave., South Charleston.

• 2:30 p.m. — Full STEM Ahead: Up Close with Microscopes, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 Crossings Mall Road, Elkview.

• 4:30 p.m. — Teen Time: Fuse Bead Creations, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

• 5 p.m. — Live Punk/Metal/Hardcore Perfomances, Live at the Shop, 1233 Ohio Ave., Dunbar.

• 5 p.m. — Weight Lifting, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Black Excellence in the Arts Week: Music Night, YWCA Charleston, 1426 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Co-Ed Volley Ball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Love Your Library: Mini Bookshelf, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Martial Arts Class, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Men's Night Basketball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Shotokan Karate, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Women's Fitness Hour, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• 6-8 p.m. — Twisted Laurel Live, Hagy’s Irish Pie Pub, 908 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 6-9 p.m. — Cocktail Making Class, 121 Washington St. W., Charleston.

• 7-10 p.m. — Open Mic Night, Coal River Coffee Co., 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

• 7:30 p.m. — Mardi Gras Salsa Party, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.

Today’s Public Meetings

• 8:45 a.m. — KRT Board Meeting, 1550 Fourth Ave., Charleston.

• 4 p.m. — Kanawha County Commission Meeting / BORE Meeting, 409 Virginia St. East, Charleston.

• 5 p.m. — Kanawha County Board of Education Meeting, Edison Staff Development Center, 157 Second Ave. S.W., South Charleston.

• 7:30 p.m. — South Charleston City Council Meeting, City Hall, 401 D St., South Charleston.

Upcoming

• Saturday, Feb. 21 — 11 a.m.: Mom and Me Tea Party Brunch, Coffee With A Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro.

• Saturday, Feb. 21 — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.:  3rd Annual Chili Cook-off & Cornhole Tournament, Alum Creek Alliance, 1313 Sandplant Road, South Charleston.

• Saturday, Feb. 21— 4-11 p.m.: Midland Trail Friends of NRA Banquet, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.