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August 16, 2011

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A story about life in a small, humble West Virginia town dictated by the Coal Mines now becomes the Broadway bound 'Rocket Boys The Musical.' Author and West Virginia's native son, Homer Hickam, and the Broadway veterans participate in Opening Weekend, August 26, 2011.

Washington, DC August 16, 2011

The 1260-seat Theatre West Virginia welcomes 'Rocket Boys The Musical' for a huge and highly-anticipated run August 26 thru September 4, 2011!

West Virginia's original "rocket boy" son and best-selling author Homer Hickam returns to his home state with the musical's creative team for a full-scale production. Homer Hickam and the Broadway veterans will actively participate in the opening Weekend.

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August 15, 2011

A story about life in a small, humble West Virginia town dictated by the Coal Mines now becomes the Broadway bound 'Rocket Boys The Musical.' Author and West Virginia's native son, Homer Hickam, and the Broadway veterans participate in Opening Weekend, August 26, 2011

It all started as a short story in 'Air and Space Magazine' and is now headed for Broadway.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 16, 2011

The 1260-seat Theatre West Virginia welcomes 'Rocket Boys The Musical' for a huge and highly-anticipated run August 26 thru September 4, 2011! 
West Virginia's original "rocket boy" son and best-selling author Homer Hickam returns to his home state with the musical's creative team for a full-scale production. Homer Hickam and the Broadway veterans will actively participate in the opening Weekend.

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August 15, 2011

The Friends of Coal continue their outreach efforts with the following events:

• Manned a booth at the James River Coal Family and Friends Outing in Gilbert  August 13^th.
• Will man a booth at the West Virginia State Fair on August 17^thand 18^thin conjunction with FACES of Coal.
• Will sponsor the annual Paint the Capitol City Green event with Marshall University in Charleston, August 18
• Will participate in the Rally in the Valley August 18^thin Moundsville.
• Will participate in the Sharples Reunion August 20^thin Sharples.

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August 15, 2011

Registration is now open for the 22^nd Annual Hatfield Scramble Golf Outing, hosted by the Kanawha Valley Mining Institute. The scramble will be Tuesday, September 20, at the Brier Patch Golf Course in Beckley.

Monies collected from hole sponsorships support KVMI’s scholarship program!

For more information on the event Hatfield Scramble, call 304.414.4500. Thanks for supporting coal and thanks for supporting KVMI.

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August 15, 2011

The Holmes Safety Association, Coal River Council is having its annual golf outing September 11th, 2011 at the Briar Patch Course in Beckley.

The purpose of the golf outing is to raise enough money to finance the group’s scholarship fund. Since the inception of this scholarship program, the Coal River Council has met the challenge of providing financial aid for deserving young men and women in each of Boone County’s three high schools.

If you would like to sponsor a hole or a team please respond to: Kelly Blair, Hobet Mining, Box 305, Madison, WV 25130 (Tel.304-369-8180) or Eddie Morris, Coal River Energy, P.O. Box 79, Alum Creek WV 25003 (Tel. 304-756-2769). Checks should be made out to Holmes Safety Association, Coal River Council.