BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Charleston: community\, next 7 days (Thu Sep 17 to Wed Sep 23\ , America/New_York). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subs cribe rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (htt ps://caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1. 0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/charleston-wv/next-7-days-community.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Charleston: community\, next 7 days (Thu Sep 17 to Wed Sep 23 \, America/New_York). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so sub scribe rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (ht tps://caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contain s information from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1 .0. X-WR-CALNAME:Charleston · community · next 7 days · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:State of Tomorrow Capital Campaign Celebration DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T180658Z UID:5686-1789642800-1789653600@wvstateu.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The State of Tomorrow isn’t just about what we raised. \nIt ’s about what we’re making possible. \nMore opportunities. More suppor t. More resources. And an even stronger future for WVSU students. \nOn Sep tember 17\, we’ll celebrate the success of the State of Tomorrow Campaig n—and share some exciting scholarship news that will help make a WVSU ed ucation possible for even more students. \nThis is why we celebrate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180658Z LOCATION:WVSU Campus\, Route 25 and Barron Drive\, Institute\, WV\, 25112\ , United States URL:https://wvstateu.edu/events/event/state-of-tomorrow-capital-campaign-c elebration/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=charleston -wv X-SOURCE-NAME:WVSU Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://wvstateu.edu/news/ninth-annual-oktoberwest-coming-to- charleston END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ArtWalk in Downtown Charleston DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T183008Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53745120757375 CATEGORIES:arts,community DESCRIPTION:The main goal of ArtWalk remains the same: to bring more eyes to local art and more shoppers to the unique businesses that define downto wn Charleston. It is a monthly celebration designed to support the "shop l ocal" spirit and showcase the talented artists in our community.\n\nThe sc hedule is set for the year: ArtWalk returns every third Thursday from Marc h through December. The only exception is in November\, when the event mov es to Black Friday to highlight local creators during the holiday shopping season.\n\nFrom now until the December frost\, Charleston's evenings belo ng to the artists. The doors are open\, and the city is ready.\n2026 ArtWa lk Schedule (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM) LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T183008Z LOCATION:Downtown Charleston URL:https://events.charlestonwv.com/event/artwalk-in-downtown-charleston?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=charleston-wv X-SOURCE-NAME:Charleston WV Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.charlestonwv.com/calendar/1.xml END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Dog Swim DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T002922Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53850579860455 CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:DOG SWIM IS BACK! \n\n \n\nBring your pup out for a supervised swim and some tail-wagging fun! Charleston Parks and Recreation is hostin g Dog Swim events at the Martin Luther King Jr. and North Charleston Commu nity Centers following the regular pool season.\n\n \n\nDogs can swim\, ex ercise and socialize while their owners enjoy time with other dog owners i n the community.\n\n \n\nMartin Luther King Jr. Community Center\n\nFriday \, September 11 | 6–8 p.m.Saturday\, September 12 | Noon–4 p.m.North C harleston Community Center\n\nFriday\, September 18 | 6–8 p.m.Saturday\, September 19 | Noon–4 p.m.Friday\, September 25 | 6–8 p.m.Saturday\, September 26 | Noon–4 p.m. \n\nDogs must be well-behaved and have curren t vaccinations. Owners are responsible for supervising their dogs at all t imes and cleaning up after their pets.\n\n \n\nDog Swim is a supervised re creational event for dogs and their owners. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002922Z LOCATION:North Charleston Community Center\, Pool URL:https://events.charlestonwv.com/event/2026-dog-swim-3350?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=charleston-wv X-SOURCE-NAME:Charleston WV Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.charlestonwv.com/calendar/1.xml END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Dog Swim DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T002922Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53852518770902 CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:DOG SWIM IS BACK! \n\n \n\nBring your pup out for a supervised swim and some tail-wagging fun! Charleston Parks and Recreation is hostin g Dog Swim events at the Martin Luther King Jr. and North Charleston Commu nity Centers following the regular pool season.\n\n \n\nDogs can swim\, ex ercise and socialize while their owners enjoy time with other dog owners i n the community.\n\n \n\nMartin Luther King Jr. Community Center\n\nFriday \, September 11 | 6–8 p.m.Saturday\, September 12 | Noon–4 p.m.North C harleston Community Center\n\nFriday\, September 18 | 6–8 p.m.Saturday\, September 19 | Noon–4 p.m.Friday\, September 25 | 6–8 p.m.Saturday\, September 26 | Noon–4 p.m. \n\nDogs must be well-behaved and have curren t vaccinations. Owners are responsible for supervising their dogs at all t imes and cleaning up after their pets.\n\n \n\nDog Swim is a supervised re creational event for dogs and their owners. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002922Z LOCATION:North Charleston Community Center\, Pool URL:https://events.charlestonwv.com/event/2026-dog-swim-3350?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=charleston-wv X-SOURCE-NAME:Charleston WV Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.charlestonwv.com/calendar/1.xml END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:StoryWalk® Anniversary Celebration at St. Albans City Park DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T120211Z UID:10001992-1789822800-1789833600@stalbanswv.com CATEGORIES:community,family,free,literary,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 19\, 20261:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.St. Albans City Park Nature Trail \nCelebrate two years of reading\, exploring and m aking memories on the trail at the St. Albans StoryWalk® Anniversary Cele bration! \nFamilies are invited to St. Albans City Park for an afternoon c elebrating literacy\, nature and outdoor fun. Walk the Nature Trail and en joy this year’s featured StoryWalk® selection\, “The Wonky Donkey\, ” while taking part in activities for kids throughout the afternoon. \nT he celebration is planned to include crafts and activities from the librar y\, face painting\, sidewalk chalk\, rock and critter painting\, temporary tattoos\, book readings\, prizes and the “Blind Date with a Book” giv eaway. Kids who complete the StoryWalk® will also receive a special Wonky Donkey keepsake. \nThe Blenko Glass Mobile Glass Unit will be on site nea r the Maintenance Building for a special glass demonstration. Additional g uests and activities are planned throughout the afternoon\, including the Kanawha Obedience Training Club\, therapy and comfort Great Dane Sir Blue\ , and representatives from the St. Albans Police Department. \nCome discov er a new book\, enjoy the outdoors and help us celebrate another year of b ringing reading and recreation together at St. Albans City Park. \nAdmissi on is free\, and families are welcome to stop by anytime between 1 and 4 p .m. \nAdditional activities and participating guests are subject to change as event plans are finalized. \nSources: Event information and planning n otes provided by St. Albans Parks & Recreation Department\; event flyer pr ovided in this conversation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T120211Z LOCATION:St. Albans City Park\, 1111 St Albans Loop Tacketts Creek\, Saint Albans\, WV\, United States URL:https://stalbanswv.com/event/storywalk-anniversary-celebration-at-st-a lbans-city-park/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=charl eston-wv X-SOURCE-NAME:City of St. Albans\, WV X-SOURCE-URL:https://stalbanswv.com/about-st-albans-wv END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Regional Meeting - McDowell County DTSTART:20260922T140000Z DTEND:20260922T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T214923Z UID:15120-1790071200-1790078400@wvnpa.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This in-person meeting is being hosted by the WVNPA \nSeptemb er 22nd\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nLocation: TBD \nRegistration Fees: FREE \ nREGISTER\nWe’ve all been there: Surrounded by people working toward a c ommon goal yet feeling entirely alone. In a moment where nonprofit organiz ations are working harder than ever with limited resources and a high burn out rate\, we’ve reached a pivotal moment. We must come together or coll apse in solitude. \nIt is time to gather\, share\, listen\, and reflect. I n an effort to build regional relationships and a unified front for nonpro fit organizations across the state\, the West Virginia Nonprofit Associati on is hosting free regional roundtable discussions: to be a force of unity and a pillar of strength for those putting in the work\, showing up when no one else is\, and keeping hope alive for families and individuals in ou r communities. \nAll organizations are encouraged to attend\, you do not n eed to be a WVNPA member! Keep reading for more information & to register. \nLearn more. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T214923Z URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/2026-regional-meeting-mcdowell-county/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=charleston-wv X-SOURCE-NAME:Serving Nonprofits. Strengthening West Virginia X-SOURCE-URL:https://wvnpa.org/statewide-conference-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Delights of Downsizing DTSTART:20260922T140000Z DTEND:20260922T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000111Z UID:7031-1790085600-1790085600@www.edgewoodsummit.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000111Z LOCATION:Edgewood Summit\, 300 Baker Lane\, Charleston\, WV\, 25302\, Unit ed States URL:https://www.edgewoodsummit.com/event/the-delights-of-downsizing/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=charleston-wv X-SOURCE-NAME:Edgewood Summit X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.edgewoodsummit.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Corporate Outreach for Nonprofits: Scripts\, Meetings\, and Follow -Up DTSTART:20260922T180000Z DTEND:20260922T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T001257Z UID:15748-1790085600-1790091000@wvnpa.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This webinar is being hosted by GrantStation. \nSeptember 22n d\, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM \nRegistration Fees: $69/$159 \nREGISTER\n\n\nFor many nonprofits\, corporate partnerships sound like a promising opportunit y but can be difficult to start. The strategy makes sense\, yet when it co mes time to write the first email\, prepare for an introductory meeting\, or follow up after silence\, teams often feel unsure about how to move the conversation forward. \nDuring this practical webinar\, Ani Manavyan will provide clear scripts and structures to help you start conversations with local businesses. The session is designed for nonprofit professionals who want practical language they can use in outreach emails\, meetings\, and follow-up. \nBy the end of the session\, you’ll have practical language and tools for outreach emails\, first meetings\, and follow-up conversatio ns with companies. \nYou’ll learn how to:\n\nuse clear email and call op eners for first outreach\, following up after silence\, and reconnecting w ith a contact who has gone quiet\;\nrun a focused 30-minute first meeting with a company using a simple agenda\, core questions\, and talking points \;\nimplement a three-touch follow-up sequence that feels professional and helps you recognize when it’s time to pause\; and\nbuild a realistic 90 -day corporate outreach plan that fits into a busy development schedule.\n \nEvery participant will receive the Corporate Outreach Starter Kit\, a se t of scripts and templates that can be adapted and used immediately. \nWho should attend:\nThis session is ideal for executive directors\, developme nt staff\, and nonprofit professionals who are beginning corporate outreac h or want a clearer structure for their early conversations with companies . \nAfter the webinar\, you’ll receive:\n\nthe Corporate Outreach Starte r Kit with scripts and templates\;\nslides and handouts\; and\na link to t he webinar recording.\n\n\n\n\nWebinar CFRE\n\nFull participation in this webinar is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFR E International application for initial certification and/or recertificati on. \n\n\n\nDate\nTuesday\, September 22\, 2026 – 2 PM EDT\n\n\nDuration \n90 Minutes\n\n\nQuestions? Call\n1-877-784-7268\n\n\nWebinar Policies\n\ n  \nCan’t attend live and still want to watch the webinar?\nWant to re view the materials after the session?\nYou will receive an email with the full recording and any handouts within 10 business days after the webinar. \nAfter you register\, you will receive the following emails: \n\nA sal es receipt for your bookkeeping records\nA confirmation email from Zoom with the login credentials\nInstructions for other attendees if you regi stered a group\n\nIf you do not receive these emails within 48 hours of registering\, please email or call 1-877-784-7268. \nGrantStation does not refund registration fees. Fees may be applied to any webinar scheduled within 30 days. \n\n\n\nPresenter\n\n\nAni Manavyan\n\n\nAni helps nonpro fit organizations build corporate partnerships that grow into long-term su pport. \nShe has worked in corporate and foundation fundraising for more t han a decade\, supporting mission-driven organizations in education\, yout h development\, and community initiatives. \nAfter seeing how often small and mid-sized nonprofits struggled to approach corporate partnerships with out clear guidance\, Ani founded Catalina Impact Consulting\, where she h elps nonprofit teams build practical and sustainable corporate partnership programs. More information: https://www.catalinaimpact.org/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T001257Z LOCATION:Webinar\, WV\, United States URL:https://wvnpa.org/event/corporate-outreach-for-nonprofits-scripts-meet ings-and-follow-up/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ch arleston-wv X-SOURCE-NAME:Serving Nonprofits. Strengthening West Virginia X-SOURCE-URL:https://wvnpa.org/statewide-conference-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trivia Night at Fife DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260923T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T214915Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51870813535830 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Who doesn’t love trivia!?! Join us for six rounds of\n🧠 Team Trivia 🧠. Top three teams win 🏆 prizes🏆 every week! LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T214915Z LOCATION:Fife Street Brewing URL:https://events.charlestonwv.com/event/trivia-night-at-fife?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=charleston-wv X-SOURCE-NAME:Charleston WV Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.charlestonwv.com/calendar/1.xml END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:University of Charleston Builders Luncheon DTSTART:20260923T153000Z DTEND:20260923T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T183131Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53930785434582 CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Charleston Builders on Wednesday\, Sept ember 23\, for a special luncheon featuring Andy Richardson\, author\, and Marisa Jackson\, illustrator\, as they discuss their new children's book\ , Our Charlie West Treasure Hunt. The event will include a meet-and-greet beginning at 11:30 a.m.\, followed by lunch and the program at noon. The l uncheon will be held in the Erma Byrd Gallery on the third floor of Riggle man Hall at the University of Charleston. Lunch is $20 per person. Please RSVP by Friday\, September 18\, to Christina Carr at christinacarr@ucwv.ed u or 304-357-4734. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T183131Z LOCATION:University of Charleston\, Erma Byrd Gallery\, 3rd Floor\, Riggle man Hall URL:https://events.charlestonwv.com/event/university-of-charleston-builder s-luncheon?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=charleston- wv X-SOURCE-NAME:Charleston WV Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.charlestonwv.com/calendar/1.xml END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR