L
ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, April 9, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.
Today
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8 a.m.-5 p.m. — EveryChild NOW Grow the Good Conference, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.
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9 a.m. — North Charleston Pickleball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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10-11:30 a.m. — Faith in Action Upper Kanawha Valley Training, Montgomery General Hospital, 401 Sixth Ave., Montgomery.
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Noon — East End Resource Center Senior Day, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
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Noon — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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5 p.m. — Weight Lifting, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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5-7:30 p.m. — Used Book Fundraiser, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 Crossings Mall Road, Elkview.
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5:30-7:30 p.m. — Sewing 101: Beginner Sewing Series, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Book Vases Craft Workshop, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Jordan Dyer, The Wine Down, 114 Washington St., West, Suite 101, Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Co-Ed Volley Ball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Martial Arts Class, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Shotokan Karate, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Women's Fitness Hour, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Men's Night Basketball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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6-7 p.m. — The Sci-Fi/Fantasy Hour, Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.
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6:30-8 p.m. — NAACP of Charleston General Membership Meeting, WV Citizens Action Group, 1500 Dixie St., Charleston.
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7 p.m. — William Matheny with Woodbine, Pumzi’s, 813 Hunt Ave., Charleston.
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7-10 p.m. — Open Mic, Coal River Coffee Co., 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.
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7:30-11:30 p.m. — Free Salsa Lesson & Open Dance, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.
Today’s Public Meetings
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4 p.m. — Kanawha County Commission Meeting, 409 Virginia St. East, Charleston.
Upcoming
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Friday, April 10 — 8 p.m.: Mountain State Music – Farnsworth & Becks, Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.
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Saturday, April 11 — 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Maternal Health Fair, FamilyCare Health Centers OB/GYN & Birth Center, 108 Washington St. W., Charleston.
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Sunday, April 12 — 7 a.m.: UC Marathon and Half-Marathon, UC Downtown Innovation Hub, 240 Capitol St., 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.
