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ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Monday, March 9, 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.

• 9 a.m. — Kanawha City Pickleball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

• 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Job Opportunity Expo, Division of Motor Vehicles Building, 5707 Maccorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston.

• 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. — LIFT Community Cafe Info Sessions, Phat Daddy’s on Da Tracks, 406 Railroad Ave., Charleston.

• 1 p.m. — Power Up Exercise Class, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

• 3 p.m. — Witness Trees: Telling a Tree’s Story Storytime, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 5 p.m. — Adult Painting Class, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

• 5 p.m. — Haywire 617 and More, Live at The Shop, 1233 Ohio Ave., Dunbar.

• 5 p.m. — Ladies Only Shotokan Karate, Roosevelt Community Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

• 5:30 p.m. — Family Fun: Could You Survive a Pioneer Winter?, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 Crossings Mall Road, Elkview.

• 6 p.m. — Printing & Painting Workshop, Cre8 Studio Upstairs, 76 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

• 6 p.m. — St. Patrick’s Day Paint Party, Coal River Coffee Company, 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

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

• 6 p.m. — Zumba, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Downtown Men’s Night Basketball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — RGT Revival, Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle, 2011 Roxalana Road, Dunbar.

• 9 p.m. — Open Mic, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Today’s Public Meetings

• 4 p.m. — Kanawha County Public Library Board Meeting, KCPL, Second Floor Board Room, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Clendenin Town Council Meeting, Clendenin Community Center, 103 First St., Clendenin.

• 6 p.m. — Smithers Town Council Meeting, City Hall, 2 Greyhound Lane, Smithers.

Upcoming

• Tuesday, March 10, to Saturday, March 14 — Various times: 2026 WVSSAC Girls Basketball Championships, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• Saturday, March 14 — Noon to 6 p.m.: Green Chili Shootout and Market Mayhem, Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.

• Saturday, March 14 — 7:30 p.m.: WVSO Presents Music From The Big Screen, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.