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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.

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.