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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Beckley homes for sale, and that means the return of two beloved local holiday traditions. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events.

• Appalachian Coal Town Christmas - Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, 513 Ewart Ave., Beckley 25801
  Celebrate Beckley's past and present at Appalachian Coal Town Christmas. Over the nearly 20-year history of this popular event, it's become a draw for both local residents and out-of-town visitors. HGTV featured Appalachian Coal Town Christmas in one of their Christmas specials that's been repeated several times, generating nationwide publicity.

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At Old Colony REALTORS®, our real estate agents strongly believe in giving back to our community. While there's no bad time to support the many local agencies that do so much for those in need, "Giving Tuesday" is a popular day for donors to come together and make a real difference.

This national movement compels millions of observers to take a break from the buying frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday and set aside a day to celebrate generosity and giving. It's held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and has become a tradition that's growing in popularity year after year. 

If you've been looking at Charleston homes for sale, now is a great time to get to know some of the area's most important non-profit organizations. Here are a few of our favorites. 

• Read Aloud West Virginia: 1700 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Charleston, WV 25314
  Read Aloud WV supports literacy by keeping books in children's hands and motivating them to read. They do this through important programs, including volunteer readers, book distribution, classroom enrichment, public education, and community outreach. Every year, this organization serves 29 counties, 208 schools, and touches the lives of students in over 1,000 classrooms. 

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Everyone loves turkey, mashed potatoes, and dressing, but even after a big holiday meal, Thanksgiving wouldn't be complete without a mouth-watering dessert. Wow family and friends with delicious pies from these great area bakeries recommended by our real estate agents.

1. Apple Annie's Bakery - 6120 Mid Atlantic Drive, Morgantown 26508
   Pies from Apple Annie's Bakery are just as warm and comforting as the shop's name. As with all their baked goods, the luscious fruit and cream pies are made from scratch daily. Now that fall is here, pumpkin is a featured ingredient in everything from pies to scones to cannoli. Phone in an order and pick up your pies after viewing Morgantown homes for sale. For an extra treat, enjoy a meal at their restaurant with a menu full of comfort food such as cabbage rolls, country-fried chicken, and mac and cheese. Hours at Apple Annie's are 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday. 

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Charleston, WV has many festive musicals and shows to help you celebrate the holiday season, and with schedules already set and tickets available, you can plan ahead to make sure you don't miss out. Our real estate agents suggest taking a look at the following holiday musicals and shows while you're exploring Charleston homes for sale:

• Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis - Municipal Auditorium, 244 Virginia St. E, Charleston, WV 25301 | Nov. 21
  Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, the best-selling Christmas artist of all time, will make a stop in Charleston during its 35th annual tour. You'll be sure to get in the Christmas spirit with classic hits from the first "Mannheim Steamroller Christmas" accompanied by multi-media effects.

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Home to West Virginia University and endless stretches of rolling mountain forest, the city of Morgantown, WV is a great place for anyone with a passion for the outdoors. And now that fall is on the way, our real estate agents are excited to share some of their favorite outdoor destinations in and around Morgantown!

1. Monongahela River Trail - Route 73, Morgantown , WV  26505
   A 48-mile trail network that connects areas throughout West Virginia, the Monongahela River Trail is one of the great outdoor resources in the region. The trails are open to hiking, running, dog walking, and cycling, with numerous access points in and around Morgantown, including trailheads near these Morgantown homes for sale. The Monongahela River Trail system is still an ongoing work in progress, with new sections being completed as the Mon River Trails Conservancy continues to convert West Virginia's disused railroad beds into public footpaths.

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