Article: West Virginia notes

Kanawha State Forest

At 2 p.m. today, the Kanawha State Forest Foundation celebrates West Virginia's birthday early (the state marks its 138th year of existence on Wednesday) with a concert by the Kanawha Valley Community Band near the parking lot/swimming pool area. It's free, but donations are welcome. Bring a lawn chair and picnic lunch.

Blenko vase

The annual sale of the commemorative Blenko handblown glass vase in state colors of blue and gold - this year in a limited edition of 138 (for West Virginia's 138th birthday) - takes place 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Elder-Beerman store at Kanawha Mall. The vases cost $99 and will be sold to the first 138 paying customers. Visitors can also meet ...

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