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 Churches in Pendleton County fill the spiritual and social needs of its residents as they do in other parts of the country. From Presbyterian, Methodist and Catholic churches, to Baptist and other denominations, churches sit soundly on the main streets and are also tucked away in the hills and hollows of the county, fitting themselves the the needs of the community. They all welcome new members.
Pendleton County has volunteer fire and rescue services that receive assistance from state and county resources. A 911 emergency telephone system is in place with a dispatch center located in the WV State Police headquarters in Franklin. Medical care is available at Pendleton Community Care, North Fork Primary Care and the Hahn Medical Practices.
Thorn Spring Park is the site of Pendleton County's 4-H summer camp, and its facilities are available for use by the general public.
The Potomac Highlands Recreation Center is another example of community effort to create facilities that enhance the quality of life for county residents. It offers bowling, roller skating, fitness training machines, miniature golf and skateboarding.
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 Pendleton County has an active theater group that stages plays and other events at the Smith Creek Playhouse. Summer affords the youth opportunities to enroll in enrichment classes led by professionals in the acting field. The highlight of the year is the production staged specifically for the Treasure Mountain Festival (the third weekend in September).
 The Franklin Town Park has an outdoor pool that is open to county residents during the summer months. In addition, tennis courts, playground equipment and picnic pavilions are also available. Schools have playground equipment, which are in use all summer. The county is dotted with parks, ball fields, and picnic grounds all open to the public.
 In addition to the recreation facilities offered within the communities the Discovery Center, located at the foot of Seneca Rocks, welcomes visitors to the Monongahela National Forest and orients them to surrounding points of interest such as North Fork Mountain, Seneca Rocks, Spruce Knob, and the Seneca Creek area. Seasonal interpretative programs and special events that take place during the summer complement the indoor displays, slide shows and lectures.
The two national forests in Pendleton County, the George Washington and Monongahela, encompass over 130,000 acres of the county. More than 185 miles of trails are available for hiking and biking, and range from pavement to forest road to off-road trekking.
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