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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.

Events are subject to change. If you have questions, please reach out to organizers. Know of something happening in Kanawha County that you'd like to share with readers? Send event info and contact details to ramsburgreports@gmail.com to be featured in a future calendar.