HELP SHINNSTON WIN

The City of Shinnston is competing with more that 200 other Cities to win money in the Reader's Digest "We Hear You America" contest. We currently have more than 190 thousand votes and are sitting at #14. The top 18 vote-getters get a cash prize. Please help by logging onto www.rd.com. Click on "We Hear You America" and enter 26431, Shinnston's zip. Once you register your e-mail, you can vote as many times as you like. Help Shinnston be the first WEST VIRGINIA city to be a finalist!

MEETINGS OF CITY COUNCIL and Boards
Please check regularly for updates.
City Council Meetings are the second (Regular Meeting) and last (Work Session) Monday of the month at 7:00 pm, 43 Bridge Street.
January 30, 2012 - Public Meeting and Second Reading of alley abandonment at 6:30
BUSINESS SUMMIT at 7:00 pm, both meetings at Woman's Club of Shinnston

ELECTION NEWS
January 9-28, 2012 - Filing period for City Council election June 4, 2012
February 7, 2012 - City Election to consider renewal of Excess Levy for Streets, sidewalks, recreation


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 7- Easter Egg Gather
April 28- Arts and Crafts Festival
May 12- Bike Rodeo
May 25 - Big Elm Play Day at the Park
May 26 - Opening Day at the Pool
June 2- National Trail Days
July 1- Independence Day Concert
July 20-22 Shinnston High School Alumni Weekend
July 28- Police Community Cookout
August 4- City Wide Yard Sale
September 19 through 22- Frontier Days
October 27- Halloween Town
Date TBA- Veterans Day Parade
November 22- Turkey Trot 5K
December 1- Christmas Parade and Community Band Concert
Please check regularly for updates / changes.
Events and activities require VOLUNTEERS. Please call 304-592-6058 to see how YOU can be involved.
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