April Hamilton is once again holding a cooking class, this time for children. Targetted for kids in third grade through eight, this week-long cooking camp will focus on heathly eating and cooking habits. Each day will have a different theme, and for the last day, each participant can invite up to two guests to try out the meals they’ve prepared.
The camp runs from August 6 to 10, 2012, from 9am to 1pm at the Village Chapel kitchen at 3818 Venable Ave. in Kanawha City. Camp fee is $275 per child, …

If it’s sandwiches you’re after, you can’t go wrong with the 5 Corner Cafe on Virginia Street. The brainchild of former bartender and server Veronica Hashey, this homey cafe doesn’t serve any fried foods. Featuring gourmet sandwiches alongside childhood favorites, there’s sure to be one that tickles your fancy — or your current craving.
Open for lunch from Mondays through Fridays, the 5 Corners Cafe has quickly become a lunchtime favorite among Charleston, WV employees. Many drop by for a lunch fix, or pick up a bag for dining at the …

Title: Charleston Distance RunLocation: Charleston, West Virginia, Kanawha Blvd. East, State CapitolLink out: Click hereDescription: America’s only 15-mile race is a scenic but challenging course, starting at our majestic State Capitol, taking you through downtown, rolling through our beautiful hillside neighborhoods, and along Charleston’s riverfront
15 mile, 3-person 15 mile relay, 5k races + 5k and 10k walks
Saturday, September 1, 2012, 7:30 a.m.
Charleston, West Virginia, Kanawha Blvd. East, State Capitol
Date: 2012-09-01

Title: Chris Daughtry LiveLocation: One Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301Link out: Click hereDescription: Wednesday, August 8, 7:30 pm
Experience the powerful emotion and heartfelt lyrics of one of American Idol’s most popular former contestants when rocker Chris Daughtry and his band take the Clay Center stage in one electrifying performance. Hear favorite hits like “Home,” “It’s Not Over” and “Life After You” from their back-to-back No. 1 albums, along with new music from their latest record, “Break the Spell.” Date: 2012-08-08

Title: Caged Fury 18Location: 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV 25301Link out: Click hereDescription: CAGED FURY 18
NAAFS Reality Cage Combat will be held at the Charleston Civic Center Coliseum Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 7:00pm when the first bell rings. Doors open at 6:00pm.
Tickets go on sale today, July 12, 2012
Exact prices are as follows:
General admission tickets are $26.50 in advance and $31.50 at the door.
Reserved tickets are $42.00 in advance and $52.00 at the door.
Cageside VIP tickets are $127.00.
VIP table of 10 in second row of tables are …

Title: Beyond the Backyard presents: Michael Waddel – The Bone CollectorLocation: 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV 25301Description: Beyond the Backyard presents Michael Waddell “The Bone Collector”
Municipal Auditorium
August 11, 2012 – 6:00pm
All Tickets are General Admission – $5.00
Children 17 years of age and under are free.
Tickets available at the Civic Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
Beyond the Backyard is excited to announce that we are bringing Michael Waddell to Charleston, WV to conduct a hunting seminar focused on kids. Michael is the host of the hit …

Wine lovers in Charleston can look forward to The Liquor Company’s wine tasting on July 23rd. Featuring wines from the Pacific Northwest, the tasting will commence at 5pm. Fee for the tasting costs $10 per person. The Liquor Company is located at 1600 Patrick Street Plaza.
If you’re looking for wines sourced locally, you can try Potomac Highland wines, which are grown in Keyser, WV. The Potomac Highland Winery were able to grow the vinifera variety at the Fried Meat Ridge Vineyard. This is the kind of grapes native in Europe …

Attorney John Palmer leads one of Charleston’s most celebrated annual events

Do you love trains? How about mysteries? You’re in for a treat as the theater group Murder and Merriment presents “The Murderer Who Came to Dinner.”
This interactive dinner show will be held aboard two private rail cars owned by the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society. Dinner and show starts at 7pm on July 20, 2012. Due to limited space inside the rail cars, only 50 guests can be accommodated. Reserve your place now by calling (304) 523-0364. Tickets costs $40.