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Remember The Miners, a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring coal miners and their legacy through public awareness campaigns and charitable contributions, is excited to announce Alpha Natural Resources as a presenting sponsor during IRWIN Tools Night at Bristol MotorSpeedway on August 27th.
Remember The Miners partnered with Bristol MotorSpeedway to offer a special hospitality ticket package, including live music, a meet and greet with stars of Spike TV’S COAL, and commemorative memorabilia. Musical talent at IRWIN Tools Night will include Southern-Rockers Neal Spears and Unit 31, and acclaimed singer/songwriter Reagan Boggs with The Coal Men. Reagan Boggs is also an Alpha employee, making this partnership even more meaningful.
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PRWeb – Wed, Aug 17, 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.
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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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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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 13th.
- Will man a booth at the West Virginia State Fair on August 17thand 18thin 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 18thin Moundsville.
- Will participate in the Sharples Reunion August 20thin Sharples.
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Registration is now open for the 22nd 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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