L
ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Monday, Sept. 8, 2025) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.
Today
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9 a.m. — Walk With A View, Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555 Farnsworth Dr., Charleston.
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9-11 a.m. — KSF Gun Range Volunteer Cleanup, Kanawha State Forest, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr., Charleston.
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10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Health Screenings, Testing & Narcan Training, Manna Meal, 422 Dickinson St., Charleston.
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11 a.m. — Marketing Monday: Getting Started With Your Marketing, Patriot Guardens, 1001 Smith St., Charleston.
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1 p.m. — Power Up Exercise Class, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
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4 p.m. — Kanawha County Board of Education Meeting, KCS Central Office, 200 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
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4 p.m. — Kanawha County Public Library Board Meeting, KCPL, Second Floor Board Room, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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5:30 p.m. — Cooks & Books Discussion Group, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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5:30 p.m. — Junior League of Charleston General Membership Meeting, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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5:30 p.m. — Real Talk: Wellness, Second Chances & Positive Paths, Phat Daddys on Da Tracks, 1634 Sixth Ave., Charleston.
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5:30-7 p.m. — Community Cafe, Phat Daddy’s on Da Tracks, 1634 Sixth Ave., Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Clendenin Town Council Meeting, Clendenin Community Center, 103 First St., Clendenin.
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6 p.m. — Smithers Town Council Meeting, City Hall, 2 Greyhound Lane, Smithers.
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6 p.m. — Tiny Art Show Opening, Echo-Lit, 427 Washington St. West, Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Video Game Trivia Night, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
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9 p.m. — Open Mic, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
Upcoming
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Tuesday, Sept. 9 — 1-3:30 p.m.: Person-Directed Planning Training, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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Tuesday, Sept. 9 — 4:15 p.m.: 2025 We Love Our Community Awards, WVSU Center, 107 Capitol St., Charleston.
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Tuesday, Sept. 9 — 7-9 p.m.: Sweet Charity, Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.
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Wednesday, Sept. 10 — 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Discovery Day Camps, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
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Wednesday, Sept. 10 — 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Community Resource Fair, East End Resource Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
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Wednesday, Sept. 10 — 4-9 p.m.: Out of the Darkness Meet & Eat Fundraiser, Buffalo Wild Wings, 2501 Mountaineer Blvd., Charleston.
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Thursday, Sept. 11 — 5 p.m.: Business After Hours, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.
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Thursday, Sept. 11 — 7-9 p.m.: Get In Line Dancing, City Center at Slack Plaza, 180 Summers St., Charleston.
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Thursday, Sept. 11, to Sunday, Sept. 14 — Various times.: Rib Fest, Ben Morris Field, 8500 MacCorkle Ave., Marmet.
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Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept.13 — Various times: Homesteading-ish Conference, Bible Center Church, 100 Bible Center Dr., Charleston.
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Saturday, Sept. 13 — 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: The Peanut Shoppe 75th Anniversary Celebration, The Peanut Shoppe, 126 Capitol St., Charleston.
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Saturday, Sept. 13 — 4:30-6:30 p.m.: Magic on Magic Island Date Night Event, Magic Island, 101 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston.
- Sunday, Sept.14 — Noon-4 p.m.: Big Gay Cookout, Coonskin Park, Gorman Shelter, 375 Henry C Hoppy Shores Dr., Charleston.
