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SUMMARY:WV Winter Solstice Endurance Run | Helvetia
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe winter solstice gets a short shrift among the calendar of holidays: quiet and starry\, it is too often skipped over in the hectic rush up to Christmas and New Year’s. But it is a day and a night unlike any of the rest in the year: when night is at its longest\, the importance of the comforts of home and warmth and friendship is at its biggest\, too. With those comforts within reach\, the long night itself becomes velvet-inviting\, rather than cold and foreboding\, no matter what the weather. \nEvent Details\nPlease join WVMTR and the HRDO in celebrating the 2024 Winter Solstice with an all-night run in Helvetia\, WV. The run and clock will start at sunset on Saturday 21 December\, 5:02pm\, and stop at sunrise on Sunday 22 December\, 7:35am. We will run together and alone to complete as many laps of the Helvetia Historic Trail as we can in that time. If you’ve never run through a night before\, this is a great place to figure it out. \nThis will be a fun run and not a race—but there will be some small recognition of whoever chooses to run the most complete laps and whoever runs the fastest single lap during the night\, and we’ll keep track of how many laps we complete as a group. \nRunners and their crew will have access to the Star Band Hall throughout the night to use as an aid station and gathering place. We will provide some basic hydration and typical ultra aid station fare\, but please consider this event as a potluck and bring both useful and less-useful-but-fun things to share with your fellow runners. \nYou do not need to be a member of WVMTR to join us for this run! \nEvent Size\nHelvetia is a small town without much lodging or many facilities\, and the Star Band Hall is a small hall\, so this event is limited to a small number of runners. That is a hard cap that will not be increased\, so do not drag your feet about signing up for too long. \nIf you’re looking for a place to stay\, you might try The Swiss Roots Inn or The Beekeeper Inn (both right in town) or a couple of local spots available on Airbnb (about 8 miles away\, up on Turkeybone). \nTrail Info and Maps\nThe Helvetia Historic trail is a 2.9 mile loop starting and ending at the Star Band Hall in town. It heads up the first paved then gravel Old Helvetia Road to a hairpin left on to double track farm road. Part of the way up that double track hill\, you take a gentle left for the last mile or so back to town on unimproved county road\, with just a little bit of pavement again at the very end. In not-quite-three miles\, you gain and then lose some 550 ft of elevation. It is marked with red circular metal blazes (shown on the second link below)\, and will also be blazed with reflective tags for the event. \nWe will travel the trail in a counter-clockwise direction\, which is what is described above. We’ll make sure that you know where to go on the first few laps so that you’ll be set for the night. \nClick here for the Sign Up Link.
URL:https://elkinsrandolphwv.com/event/wv-winter-solstice-endurance-run/
LOCATION:Star Band Hall\, Helvetia\, WV\, 500 Hall Ave\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Outdoor Activities,Outdoors,Sports & Recreations
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SUMMARY:Helvetia Commemorative Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hike the trail of our Swiss ancestors this Friday\, October 20 at 4pm to commemorate our 154 years as a community. \nThe 2.5 mile hike loops from the Helvetia Star Band Hall along Old Helvetia Road past the Helvetia Cemetery to the top of the ridge and back. It is medium difficulty. Afterward\, bring something to share and join us for light refreshments on the The Hütte Restaurant deck (around 6pm).
URL:https://elkinsrandolphwv.com/event/helvetia-commemorative-hike/
LOCATION:Star Band Hall\, Helvetia\, WV\, 500 Hall Ave\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activities
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SUMMARY:Helvetia Ramp Supper
DESCRIPTION:Where: Star Band Hall \nEnjoy country ham\, fried potatoes\, cornbread\, cole slaw\, beans\, applesauce\, and fried ramps—a celestial combination! \n 
URL:https://elkinsrandolphwv.com/event/helvetia-ramp-supper-2/
LOCATION:Star Band Hall\, Helvetia\, WV\, 500 Hall Ave\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art & Culture,Fairs & Festivals,Food & Drink,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Fasnacht
DESCRIPTION:Helvetia’s Fasnacht\, sometimes described as the Mardi Gras of Appalachia\, is a Swiss celebration held near the end of winter. German for “fasting night\,” Fasnacht is meant to serve as the grand hurrah before Catholics who are practicing Lent give up fatty foods and other physical comforts until Easter. \nStarting in the afternoon\, you will be able to join in jam sessions\, listen to the sound of community coming together to eat and be merry\, or browse through the local shops and mask museum. \nIn the later part of the evening\, a parade featuring large\, often frightening\, artistic masks travels from the Red Hall to the Community Hall where the costumes are judged\, and a square dance begins. \nAt midnight the effigy of Old Man Winter is cut down from the ceiling of the Community Hall\, carried on the shoulders of the celebrants to the bonfire outside\, and burned to signal the end of Winter.
URL:https://elkinsrandolphwv.com/event/fasnacht-2/
LOCATION:Star Band Hall\, Helvetia\, WV\, 500 Hall Ave\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art & Culture,Community,Educational,Entertainment,Fairs & Festivals,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Helvetia Historic Walk
DESCRIPTION:Every year on Helvetia’s founding\, we walk the original trail that brought the Swiss pioneers to Helvetia. Join us at 4pm on Thursday\, October 20 in front of the Star Band Hall for a 2.5 mile hike along Helvetia’s Historic Trail (Intermediate level). Share refreshments on the deck at the The Hütte Restaurant afterward. Bring a snack or drink to celebrate 153 years of Helvetia. We’re so thankful.
URL:https://elkinsrandolphwv.com/event/helvetia-historic-walk/
LOCATION:Star Band Hall\, Helvetia\, WV\, 500 Hall Ave\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Outdoor Activities
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SUMMARY:Monthly Square Dance @ Helvetia
DESCRIPTION:Monthly dances return to Helvetia on June 4th from 7-10pm in the Star Band Hall. These monthly dances will take place on the 1st Saturday of every month. $5 per adult. \nDances include waltzes\, polkas\, schottisches\, and square dances. No experience or partner required. \nThe dances called in Helvetia are a truly unique tradition. Compared to other square dances\, dances in Helvetia are unique as they do not use a designated caller and dances are called by dancers from the floor. These “square dances” are actually circle dances and include common figures such as promenade\, do-si-do\, Grand Right and Left\, and less common figures like the butterfly whirl.
URL:https://elkinsrandolphwv.com/event/monthly-square-dance-helvetia/2022-06-04/
LOCATION:Star Band Hall\, Helvetia\, WV\, 500 Hall Ave\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Saturday Square Dance @ Helvetia
DESCRIPTION:Helvetia\, West Virginia is a small Swiss village in a high mountain valley. The original Swiss and German settlers arrived in 1869 and their descendants remain. Due to the isolation of the area\, the traditions of dance\, music\, food\, and holidays have survived through the generations. \nThe Square Dance has a $5 admission for adults and $2 for children 12 and under.
URL:https://elkinsrandolphwv.com/event/helvetia-first-saturday-square-dance-8/
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SUMMARY:First Saturday Square Dance @ Helvetia
DESCRIPTION:Helvetia\, West Virginia is a small Swiss village in a high mountain valley. The original Swiss and German settlers arrived in 1869 and their descendants remain. Due to the isolation of the area\, the traditions of dance\, music\, food\, and holidays have survived through the generations. \nThe Square Dance has a $5 admission for adults and $2 for children 12 and under.
URL:https://elkinsrandolphwv.com/event/helvetia-first-saturday-square-dance-7/
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SUMMARY:First Saturday Square Dance @ Helvetia
DESCRIPTION:Helvetia\, West Virginia is a small Swiss village in a high mountain valley. The original Swiss and German settlers arrived in 1869 and their descendants remain. Due to the isolation of the area\, the traditions of dance\, music\, food\, and holidays have survived through the generations. \nThe Square Dance has a $5 admission for adults and $2 for children 12 and under.
URL:https://elkinsrandolphwv.com/event/helvetia-first-saturday-square-dance-6/
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SUMMARY:First Saturday Square Dance @ Helvetia
DESCRIPTION:Helvetia\, West Virginia is a small Swiss village in a high mountain valley. The original Swiss and German settlers arrived in 1869 and their descendants remain. Due to the isolation of the area\, the traditions of dance\, music\, food\, and holidays have survived through the generations. \nThe Square Dance has a $5 admission for adults and $2 for children 12 and under.
URL:https://elkinsrandolphwv.com/event/helvetia-first-saturday-square-dance-5/
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SUMMARY:First Saturday Square Dance @ Helvetia
DESCRIPTION:Helvetia\, West Virginia is a small Swiss village in a high mountain valley. The original Swiss and German settlers arrived in 1869 and their descendants remain. Due to the isolation of the area\, the traditions of dance\, music\, food\, and holidays have survived through the generations. \nThe Square Dance has a $5 admission for adults and $2 for children 12 and under.
URL:https://elkinsrandolphwv.com/event/helvetia-first-saturday-square-dance-4/
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SUMMARY:First Saturday Square Dance @ Helvetia
DESCRIPTION:Helvetia\, West Virginia is a small Swiss village in a high mountain valley. The original Swiss and German settlers arrived in 1869 and their descendants remain. Due to the isolation of the area\, the traditions of dance\, music\, food\, and holidays have survived through the generations. \nThe Square Dance has a $5 admission for adults and $2 for children 12 and under.
URL:https://elkinsrandolphwv.com/event/helvetia-first-saturday-square-dance-3/
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SUMMARY:First Saturday Square Dance @ Helvetia
DESCRIPTION:Helvetia\, West Virginia is a small Swiss village in a high mountain valley. The original Swiss and German settlers arrived in 1869 and their descendants remain. Due to the isolation of the area\, the traditions of dance\, music\, food\, and holidays have survived through the generations. \nThe Square Dance has a $5 admission for adults and $2 for children 12 and under.
URL:https://elkinsrandolphwv.com/event/helvetia-first-saturday-square-dance-2/
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SUMMARY:First Saturday Square Dance @ Helvetia
DESCRIPTION:Helvetia\, West Virginia is a small Swiss village in a high mountain valley. The original Swiss and German settlers arrived in 1869 and their descendants remain. Due to the isolation of the area\, the traditions of dance\, music\, food\, and holidays have survived through the generations. \nThe Square Dance has a $5 admission for adults and $2 for children 12 and under.
URL:https://elkinsrandolphwv.com/event/helvetia-first-saturday-square-dance/
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