Events in Princeton today

Create a beaded plant for a lasting touch of greenery at home or in the office. This low-maintenance craft requires no watering or soil and is open to ages 14 and older. Registration is required.

Explore recovery through creative expression at a welcoming craft gathering. Paint, glue, make art, and connect with others in a space where honest conversation is welcome.

Northside-East End neighbors are invited to review an inventory of properties in Bluefield that appear vacant or abandoned and help consider what should happen next. Participants can see the properties identified, prioritize which ones matter most to address, and share information about their history, ownership, or any plans for them. The session is free and open to residents, property owners, and community partners.

Create a 9-inch illuminated sea glass tree using layered sea glass, lights, decorative details, and finishing materials. Choose from four designs: Merry & Bright Tree, Grinchy Heart Tree, Santa Gnome, or Traditional Beach Tree. Each design is $55, and advance registration is required.

Create three handmade Christmas cards featuring a winter cardinal, a snowy cottage, and a peaceful nativity scene. Each design is outlined in advance, and watercolor instruction and supplies are provided. Learn to pour and stamp traditional wax seals, making six to eight seals to take home, along with adhesive dots for attaching them to cards, gifts, tags, or holiday letters. The experience also includes three coordinating envelopes, hot cocoa, and a Christmas treat.

Hosted by PCH, this diabetes support group provides a supportive space to build knowledge, talk with peers, and make meaningful connections. Sessions take place in the PCH Education Department. There is no cost to attend, and registration is requested at 304-487-7074.

A free education class at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital offers guidance for those living with diabetes and their families. The session covers understanding diabetes, nutrition choices that fit a diabetes care plan, and information about medications. The WVU Mercer County Extension Service will be on site with healthy food samples and additional resources. For details or to register, call 304-487-7074.

Preschool children in Mercer County and their families can enjoy a cozy reading experience featuring a special story read by local author Brandi Filer. Afterwards, children will receive a snack and choose a free blanket and books. Space is limited, and families must register in advance.

Enjoy a cozy, playful evening painting a concrete opossum and giving it a personality of its own. Choose a natural woodland style, a fall look, or add a little glam with paints and finishing supplies. Seasonal ribbons, mini scarves, greenery, rhinestones, pearls, fake lashes, and custom name plates will be available at the Possum Embellishment Bar. Pepperoni and cheese rolls from Breads & Dreads and other snacks will be served, along with possum trivia and prizes. A pop-up from Mercer Street Bicycle Co-Op & Mercantile Store will feature possum shirts, stickers, and other items. Painting options include one possum or a pair; the pair option includes food and refreshments for one guest.

Spend a Friday evening playing board games and card games at Bella’s Tea & Coffee. Bring a favorite deck or game and find others to play with. The Dumbledore RoundTable seats at least six players. Outside food and beverages are not permitted, and the café can help with food and drink options.

Celebrate stories, creativity, gratitude, and friendship through a discussion of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club and a hands-on keepsake-making experience. Participants will decorate a linen book box with layered papers, paints, ribbons, and vintage-inspired embellishments, then write a note to their future selves to tuck inside and open at next year’s gathering. A seasonal charcuterie table, coffee, tea, cider, and other refreshments are included.

Support Toys for Tots and help make a difference in a child’s life through this motorcycle run.

Join artist Jen Otey for a welcoming class on recording time in nature through wildlife illustration and nature journaling. Learn ways to revisit favorite places and observe plants and animals across the seasons, creating a visual record that is meaningful and enjoyable. Drawing exercises, texture studies, and creative prompts will help participants explore techniques for observing and capturing the natural world. Weather permitting, the class will include sketching on the library grounds; otherwise, natural objects will provide inspiration indoors. No prior art experience is needed. Participants can bring a sketchbook and basic sketching supplies, and Jen will have additional materials to share.

Crafty Quilters is for anyone who wants to learn how to quilt or start a new project. Registration is required.

Browse a variety of crafts and baked goods made by local artists, with more to discover. It’s a lovely place to find gifts for your Christmas list. Cash only.

Browse a selection of books and DVDs at affordable prices at the Friends of the Library Book Sale.

Celebrate the Christmas season by browsing local vendors and finding gifts.

Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol arrives as a national tour from Right Angle Entertainment and Paul T. Couch, a heartwarming musical with songs by eleven-time GRAMMY winner Dolly Parton. With a book by David H. Bell and an adaptation by Bell, Curt Wollan and Couch, the tale moves Dickens’ classic to the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee in the 1930s. Ebenezer Scrooge is reimagined as the owner of a company mining town, his greed overshadowing the spirit of the season. On Christmas Eve, as a snowstorm gathers, visits from his late business partner and three spirits open the door to a new outlook and a rediscovery of love. Inspired by Parton’s own memories of mountain holidays, the production blends familiar Dickens characters with her signature songwriting. This project is supported with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Spend a fun night at the lodge while supporting a young girl and her family. The event will help provide assistance to the family.

Catchin’ Fish & Chips is making its first visit to the Bluefield area, serving fresh seafood favorites at Tractor Supply. The menu includes hand-battered wild-caught Alaskan cod loin, fish and crab tacos, crispy shrimp, wings, combo deals, tasty sides, and more.