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ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Tuesday, May 12, 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.-4 p.m. — Discover Day Camp, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

• Noon — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• 2 p.m. — VEX Robotics: Digital Citzens with WVSU Extension, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 Crossings Mall Road, Elkview.

• 2-5 p.m. — Crazy Cat People Party, Kanawha County Public Library, Room 406/407, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 2-5 p.m. — Pawsitivity Pups, Kanawha County Public Library, Room 406/407, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 4 p.m. — GKVF's Annual Report to the Community, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

• 5 p.m. — Biddy Ball Practice, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 5 p.m. — Line Dance, Roosevelt Community Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

• 5 p.m. — Shotokan Karate, Roosevelt Community Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

• 5-7 p.m. — Soap Making Class, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

• 5:30 p.m. — Charcuterie Board Workshop, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Charleston.

• 5:30 p.m. — Weekly Cemetery Walk & Run, Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston.

• 5:30-6:30 p.m. — Tuesday Cruiseday Group Bike Ride, Lee Street Triangle, 805 Lee St. East, Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — BridgeValley First Year Celebration, The Ruffner, 1500 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Martial Arts Class, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable 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.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Show & Tell Book Club, St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans. 

• 6:30 p.m. — Trout Unlimited Monthly Member Meeting, Bass Pro Shops, 200 Cross Terrace Blvd., Charleston.

• 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Summer Advantage Parent Meeting, Mary Phalen Leadership Academy, 408 94th St., Marmet.

• 7 p.m. — Revival Singing Featuring The Evans Family Trio, Dry Branch Community Church, 212 Dry Branch Drive, Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Slow Train, The ROQ, 1022 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Trivia Night, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.

• 7-9 p.m. — Gary Hays, The Tap, 75 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

Today's Public Meetings

• 7 p.m. — Cedar Grove Town Council Meeting, Town Hall, 302 Alexander St., Cedar Grove.

• 7:15 p.m. — Pratt Town Council Meeting, Town Hall, 200 Center St., Pratt.

Upcoming

• Friday,  May 15 — 7:30 p.m..: Jed Harrelson with Friendly Fire, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

• Saturday, May 16 — Noon: Armed Forces Day Parade, D Street, South Charleston. 

• Saturday, May 16 — 2-8 p.m.: Charley West BBQ Fest, City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers 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.