This week
Disaster preparedness: Jefferson County Homeland Security and Emergency Management holds a family disaster preparedness night at 7 tonight at Independent Fire Company in Ranson. Pre-register by calling 304-728-3329 or email tmehling@jeffersoncountywv.org.
Car show: Rock Spring Church’s car show starts at noon Saturday with street rods, muscle cars, antique and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles plus live music, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, children’s activities, food and craft vendors. The church is located at 114 Poor Farm Road, Kearneysville. Call 304-724-1942 or email kelli.kramer@rockspring.net.
Meet the candidates: Politicians running for office have been invited to a general candidate gathering from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Evitts Run Park in Charles Town. Free hotdogs and soda. Event is sponsored by the Jefferson County African-American Non-Partisan Political Action Committee. For questions, contact the Rev. Otis James at 304-876-8671.
Spaghetti supper: Leetown United Methodist Church offers an all-you-can spaghetti supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $7 for adults; $4 for children 12 and under. Carryout available. For questions, call 304-725-8304.
Free jazz: South Jefferson Public Library in Summit Point hosts a free jazz concert at 3 p.m. Sunday featuring the Set Theory Trio.
Birding trip: The Potomac Valley Audubon Society holds a free birding trip at 7:30 a.m. Sunday to Stauffer’s Marsh Nature Preserve in Berkeley County. No pre-registration required. For questions, see www.potomacaudubon.org or contact Sandy Sagalkin (240-291-6465 or monsansagalkin@myactv.net).