I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’ve had enough winter to last me for a while. Right after the meeting I’m packing my bags and heading for Longboat Key, Florida. That is why I’m giving you all the February programs in this Grapevine. This week: Alice Hilty will tell us about the Read...
Be sure to come early this week as we are expecting a full house. Erin Sponaugle, a fifth grade teacher in Berkeley County, is the 2014 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. State Superintendent Jim Phares made the announcement October 9, 2013, during a ceremony in Charleston that recognized county teachers of the year. Erin Sponaugle is...
West Virginia’s Promise-The Alliance for Youth is a statewide program that mobilizes partners across the state to strengthen the capacity of local communities to develop and support young people. Each year West Virginia's Promise continues to advance its mission of mobilizing state and local partners so every young person in West Virginia receives the Five Promises: •...
This week we will honor the state champion volleyball team and learn more about The Eastern West Virginia County Community Foundation. The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF) is one of approximately 700 community foundations across the country—and one of 30 serving the citizens of West Virginia. Community Foundations are set up by local leaders working with individuals, nonprofit...
We are meeting at the Purple Iris this week, and I used to say that means desserts. It still means desserts but, to give credit where credit is due, the Holiday Inn has been providing some decent dessert, also. (My mouth is beginning to water as I write this.) As you know, one of our Club’s...