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ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Monday, May 18, 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.

• 9:30 a.m. — Kanawha City Pickleball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

• 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Tots Storytime & Playgroup, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

• 1 p.m. — Power Up Exercise Class, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

• 2 p.m. — Deliver Us From The Evil One: LARCUM Takes On The Temper, John XXIII Pastoral Center, 100 Hodges Road, Charleston.

• 2-3:30 p.m. — Sew Much Fun Sewing Class, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.

• 3-4:45 p.m. — Moods of May Movie Time Part 2, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 5-7 p.m. — Brush & Chill, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

• 5:30 p.m. — Women's Club of Nitro Monthly Meeting, Women's Club of Nitro, 2205 Second Ave, Nitro.

• 5:30-9 p.m. — Charleston Table Tennis League (Open to All), North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 5:45 p.m. — WV Wild Hockey Tryouts (for Youth Born 2016-2017), South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena, 20 RHL Blvd., South Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Sip & Paint Pot Painting, Coal River Coffee Co., 66 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

• 6 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.

• 6-7 p.m. — No-Sew Pillows for Teens, St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.

• 6-7 p.m. — Teen Time, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Great Decisions, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Monday Night Book Club Featuring "Back of Beyond" by CJ Box, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 6-8:30 p.m. — Book & Film Club Featuring "The Housemaid", South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

• 6-9 p.m. — Board Game Night, The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Adult Basketball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.

• 9 p.m. — Open Mic Night, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Today's Public Meetings

• Noon — Kanawha County Commission Meeting, Voter Registration Office, 415 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Dunbar Finance Committee Meeting, Dunbar City Hall, 210 12th St., Dunbar.

• 6:30 p.m. — Charleston Finance Committee Meeting, Charleston City Hall, AV Room #308, 501 Virginia St. East, Charleston.

• 6:30 p.m. — Marmet Community Meeting, Marmet Town Hall, 9403 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Marmet. 

• 6:30 p.m. — St. Albans City Council Meeting, McKinley Recreation Center, 3000 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

• 7 p.m. — Charleston City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hall, 501 Virginia St. East, Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Dunbar City Council Meeting, Dunbar City Hall, 210 12th St., Dunbar.

• 7 p.m. — Glasgow Town Council Meeting, Town Hall, 129 Fourth Ave., Glasgow.

• 7:30 p.m. — Marmet Town Council Meeting, Marmet Town Hall, 9403 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Marmet. 

Upcoming

• Wednesday, May 20 — 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids' Sake, River Ally, 6300 MacCorkle Ave., St. Albans.

• Thursday, May 21 — 11:30 a.m.-1p.m.: Let's Get Cooking in May, Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.

• Thursday, May 21  — 7:30 p.m.: Hot 8 Brass Band, 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.