TODAY:

Greenbrier Historical Society: will have a poetry reading to celebrate April as National Poetry Month at 6:30 p.m. April 27 on the North House lawn. The event is free and features local poets Joseph Cooper, Sarah Elkins, Tim Armentrout and others. Bring picnic blankets or chairs. The first floor of the North House Museum, 301 Washington St. W. In case of rain, the event will be moved to the New River Community and Technical College auditorium next door. For information, call 304-645-3398.

FUTURE EVENTS:

Marshall University Public Relations Campaign Club: will host a trivia event called "Questions" to benefit River Valley Child Development Services at 7 p.m. April 28 at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, Huntington. The event features a silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Register at the door or in advance. Individual tickets cost $20 and include refreshments. A full table costs $160, refreshments included. All proceeds will go toward River Valley's T.I.P.S. scholarship program, which helps low-income families afford quality child care. To register, email rv...@marshall.edu. For information about RVCDS, visit RVCDS.org.

Still Meadows Farm: will have an open house from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 28 at the farm on U.S. 119 in Walton, eight miles north off Interstate 79, Exit 19. Visit a working farm and enjoy activities for children, including a selection of farm animals to pet. Admission is free. Still Meadows has a greenhouse with starter plants for vegetable, herb and flower gardens along with a gift shop featuring local primitive crafts, West Virginia food products and seasonal favorites. For information, call 304-577-6249.

West Virginia AFL-CIO, Friends and Family of W.Va.'s Fallen Workers: will hold the 24th annual observance of Workers Memorial Day at noon April 28 at the Miner's Memorial at the state Capitol.

South Charleston Community Center: will host a Senior Spring Dance for ages 50 and older from 6 to 9:30 p.m. April 28 at the community center, 601 Jefferson Road. Donations will be taken at the door. The evening will include appetizers and refreshments, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. DJ will be Charles Shelton. Call Linda at 304-744-4731 for information.

Kanawha Trail Club: will sponsor a Hawks Nest Wildflower Hike on April 29. Meet at 1:30 p.m. to carpool from Ohio and Randolph streets. Regroup at Hawks Nest State Park Lodge. The hike is about 2 miles with the group lead by the park naturalist.

Dry Riders Motorcycle Club of Dunbar: will sponsor a Kanawha Valley "Poker Run" beginning at 11 a.m. April 29 to benefit the Roark-Sullivan Lifeway Center's Veteran Services. Riders will start and finish at the RSLC Veteran Service Center, 1015 Smith St. Entertainment, door prizes, giveaways and hot dog sales will take place throughout the day. Dry Riders is an organization that promotes the benefits of motorcycling without the use of alcohol or drugs. All proceeds will benefit RSLC's Veteran Services. Call RSLC at 304-414-0109, ext. 20.