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Aug 26, 2023

Local Events

Aug 31, 2023 Meetings ¯ OVESC Board Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. today at Lori’s Restaurant in Caldwell. ¯ Pioneer Ladies Civitan will meet 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays of the month at Gilman United

Aug 31, 2023

Meetings

¯ OVESC Board Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. today at Lori’s Restaurant in Caldwell.

¯ Pioneer Ladies Civitan will meet 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays of the month at Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta. For more information, contact Connie Grimes at [email protected].

Events

¯ Matamoras #374, Free and Accepted Masons, will hold a community breakfast buffet 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at 301 Main Street, New Matamoras. Carry out is available. The suggested donation is $7 per person. Profits from the breakfast support Grand Lodge of Ohio Charitable Foundation, the Ohio Masonic Home, and local charities.

¯ Make GORP with Cheerios, Raisins, M&Ms, Gummy Bears and Peanuts from 11-1 p.m. Saturday at the Marietta Branch Library, 615 Fifth St. The event is open to all ages and registration is not required. For more information call the branch at 740-373-1057, ext. 219.

¯ Create DIY scratch art paper with a few simple supplies, then scratch to watch a rainbow of colors emerge in a program 3-5 p.m. Sept. 5 and 12 at the Marietta Branch Library, 615 Fifth St. The program is for all ages and registration is not required. All materials will be supplied. For more information, call 740-373-1057 ext. 219.

¯ St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Scammel Street, will hold a free Community Meal from 5-6 p.m Tuesday. The meal is dine-in or take-out. Those who wish a take-out meal must call the church office at 740-373-5132 before noon on Monday and leave a name and the number of meals requested. A quota may be in effect. Take-out meals will be available only to those who call in advance.

¯ The Barlow Friends of the Library Monthly Used Book Sale will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m Thursday in the library basement, 45 White Oak Professional Center, Vincent.

¯ The Alzheimer’s Family Support Group of Belpre will hold its Spaghetti for a Cause fundraiser from 2-6 p.m. Sept. 9 at Rockland Church, 2300 Washington Blvd. Donations will be accepted for the full dinner. Pre-ordered to-go meals are available by calling 304 482-4602. Donations support local services and support research.

¯ The Beverly Lions Club will hold a pancake breakfast from 8-10:30 a.m. Sept. 9 at the Waterford Township Community building in Beverly behind Rock Box sports store. Cost is $10 for all-you-can-eat, $8 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. All funds go toward high school scholarships. For more information, call 740-885-8046.

¯ The Right Path for Washington County and the Ely Chapman Education Foundation will sponsor a 5K Wellness Run and Walk at 8 a.m. Sept. 9 in Marietta. Registration is from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Pre-registration for adults is $20 and $10 for children 12 and under. Race-day registration is $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Participants pre-registered by Aug. 21 will be guaranteed a free race T-shirt. The registration form is available on the River City Runners Website calendar page, and interested participants can go to RunSignup.com to register. Awards will be given to the top three males and females in each age group category. For more information about the 5K Wellness Run and Walk, email Gary Williams at [email protected]. Net proceeds will be used to provide services and opportunities for area youth.

¯ The Book Club will meet at 4:30 p.m Sept. 11 at the Lock #4 Coffee Shop, 123 Third St., Beverly. Bring a book and tell everyone about it. The library will provide a small drink. For ages 13 plus. For more information, call the Beverly Branch at 740-984-4060.

¯ Family & Children First will sponsor a fall session of the Strengthening Families 10-14 Program for parents and youth ages 10-14. The parent, youth and family skills-building curriculum builds family strengths, strengthens parenting skills and prevents teen substance abuse and other behavior problems. The seven-week session is free with dinner and child care provided and with transportation assistance. The fall session runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 through Oct. 24 at the Ely Chapman Center in Marietta. For more information and to register, call 740-376-7081. Registration is limited.

¯ Weekly Story Time at the Beverly Branch Library, 300 McIntosh St., will be held from 8:15-9 a.m. Sept. 13 for children ages 2-6 who are accompanied by an adult. Story time can include stories, crafts, games and music and a small breakfast snack. Use the back door. The weekly program will run on Wednesdays until the end of the year. Registration is not required. For more information, call 740-984-4060.

¯ Weekly Baby Bookworm sessions at the Beverly Branch Library, 300 McIntosh St., will begin at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 13. Baby Bookworms is a story and play time for children 2 and under who are accompanied by an adult. The weekly program will run on Wednesdays until the end of the year. Registration is not required. For more information, call 740-984-4060.

¯ “Once Upon a Time We…,” an after-school program for children age 6-12, will be held 3:15 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 13 until the end of the year. Topics and activities may include crafts, games, or books. Registration is not required. For more information, call the Beverly Branch at 740-984-4060.

¯ Adults 18 and over can make a decoupage pumpkin wall hanging for fall from 1-3 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Barlow Branch Library, 45 White Oak Professional Center, Vincent. Registration is required at the branch or by calling 740-678-0103.

¯ The basics of canning will be presented at 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Beverly Branch Library, 300 McIntosh St. Alexus Masterson of OSU Extension will talk about the basics and importance of canning. Registration is not required. For more information, call the Beverly Branch at 740-984-4060.

¯ The Zonta Club of the MOV will sponsor its Delicates for Dignity Fundraiser through the end of October to support underprivileged girls and women in the community by providing feminine hygiene products, new bras and underwear. Items will be distributed at food pantries, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters and middle and high schools. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 634, Marietta, OH 45750. Venmo monetary donations can be made to @zontamov. Feminine hygiene products, bra and undies may be dropped off at Advantage Real Estate, 103 Putnam St., Marietta. For more information, call 740-516-2261 or 740-525-7908.

¯ The Washington Behavioral Health Board, Washington County Health Department and The Right Path will hold Recovery Walk to celebrate National Recovery Month at 10 a.m. Sept. 16 at Muskingum Park in Marietta. Community resources, a disc jockey and a mini farmer’s market will be available. The event is open to the public. For more information, call Tara Plaugher 740-374-6990.

¯ The Marietta High School classes of 1960 and 1961 will hold an all-classmates reunion on Sept. 15-16. At halftime Friday evening, Marietta High will recognize its undefeated football team. An informal evening of food and friendship will be held Saturday. For reservations, call 740-373-3214.

¯ Ernie Couch and Revival will hold a gospel music concert at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at Stephenson United Methodist Church, 805 Liberty St., Parkersburg. Free admission, but donations accepted.

¯ The Salem Liberty High School Alumni Banquet will be held 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the elementary school. Send checks for $15 each to SLHS, 26300 Goulds Run Road, Lower Salem, OH 45745

Ø Participants 13 and older can make a Shamballa Bracelet at 4 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Marietta Branch Library, 615 Fifth St. Registration is required at the library or by calling 740-373-1057 ext. 200.

Ø I’m With the Banned program will be held 4:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Beverly Branch Library, 300 McIntosh St. A new challenged book will be chosen each month for discussion. The first is “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. Books are available at the library and using the Libby app. For more informatoin, call the branch at 740-984-4060.

Ø The Books and Brews Book Club, which discusses books with fermentation in the title, will meet 6 p.m. Sept. 20 to discuss “The Sisters of Glass Ferry” by Kim M. Richardson at Over the Moon Pub and Pizza, 170 Front St. Non-Alcoholic drinks will be provided. This event is for ages 18 and older. Call 740-373-1057 ext. 200 to register. Books are available at the Marietta Branch Service Desk, 615 Fifth St.

Ø Make granny squares using a crochet circle staring 6 p.m. Sept. 21. at the Beverly Branch, 300 McIntosh St. Squares will be collected to make a blanket that will donated to a worthy cause. Hooks and yarn will be provided and participants can be taught how to crochet. The group meets 6 p.m. Thursdays. Registration is not required. For more information, call 740-984-4060.

Ø Greater Vision will be in concert 6 p.m. Sept. 23 at New Hope Baptist Church, 1777 Rosemar Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and $10 for children 12 & under and are available in advance by calling Taj Rohr’s Office 304-893-9599 or at Christian Supply Centre in Parkersburg.

Ø Sara Bir, chef, writer and plant nerd who aims to get people outside and look at their everyday surroundings in a new way, will be at the Riverbend Family Dining, 415 Fifth St., at 6 p.m. Sept. 26. Registration is not required. For more information, call the Beverly Branch at 740-984-4060.

Ø The Literary Ladies Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Marietta Branch Library, 615 Fifth St., to discuss “The Storyteller” by Jodi Picoult. the program is for ages 18 and older. Register at the libary and check out the book. For more information, call 740-373-1057 ext. 200.

Ø A program on Spanish Heritage Month will be held 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Beverly Brancgh, 300 McIntosh St., for participants 13 and older. Registration is not required. For more information, call the branch at 740-984-4060.

Ø St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 401 Scammel St., Marietta, will hold its 20th Annual Community Give-Away Day 9-1 p.m. Sept. 29. The congregation will be donating slightly used items to those in the community in need. Items include toys, household goods, clothes, books and shoes, among others.

Ø A program offering henna tattoos will be held 4 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Marietta Branch library, 615 Fifth St., for ages 12 and older. Registration is required and is limited to 15. Register at the branch or call 740-373-1057.

Ø The Marietta Branch Library Puzzle Exchange will be held 11-1:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Patrons are asked to drop off puzzles at the library’s main desk. Puzzle pieces must be separated into zippered bags of 100 pieces and there must not be any missing pieces. Puzzles with missing pieces will be donated to the free table. Each person will receive one voucher per each puzzle accepted. The exchange will take place in the meeting room and patrons can choose from the puzzle collection. Patrons are permitted to take puzzles equal to the amount recorded of how many they donated. For more information or to drop off puzzles, go to the service desk on the first floor or call 740-373-1057 ext. 200.

Ø The Marietta Civitan Club will be hold a golf scramble fundraiser at 9 a.m. Oct. 7. at the Marietta Country Club. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Team entry is $300. Men’s, Women’s or mixed teams are welcome. Proceeds will support local scholarships and youth projects. For more information, call David Grimes at 740-373-5791 or [email protected].

Ø Found & Favored Ministries will present “The Story Tour” at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Marietta High School featuring the music and ministry of the Allan Scott Band. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to thestorytour.org.

Ø A faith-based cancer support group will meet at noon on the second Mondays of the month at Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave.

Ø A men’s breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. on the first Tuesdays of the month at the O’Neill Center. Breakfast is free, but donations will be accepted.

Ø A free community meal will be held 11:30-12:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays of the month at First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta. Pickup only. Enter through the church parking lot from Wooster Street. For more information, go to loc8nearme.com/ohio/marietta/first-presbyterian-church/7486959/

Ø The 1955 graduating class of Marietta High School will meet at 11:30 a.m. the second Wednesdays of the month at the Harmar Tavern until further notice. All classmates and friends are welcome.

Ø Children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers are invited to Story Hour at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Marietta Branch Library. September topics include 6 Library Books, 13 Busses, 20 Apples and 27 Squirrels. No registration is required. Questions? Call the Youth Services Department at 740-373-1057 x219. The Marietta Branch Library is located at 615 Fifth Street, Marietta.

Ø Pre-school movies are planned at the Marietta Branch Library, 615 Fifth St. The library will show movies for kids ages 2-6 at 3 p.m. Thursdays. Movies will last no longer than 30 minutes. Family Movie Afternoon is every 4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays. All movies are rated G or PG and will run no longer than 100 minutes. Open to all ages. Those under 7 must have a caregiver attend with them. No registration is required. Call or stop by the Youth Services department to inquire about the movie titles at 740-373-1057 ext. 219.

Ø Children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers are invited to Toddler Time for stories and crafts on Fridays at 10 a.m. Topics for September include 8 Library Books, 15 Busses, 22 Apples and 29 Squirrels. Questions? Call the Youth Services Department at 740-373-1057 x219. The Marietta Branch Library is located at 615 Fifth Street, Marietta.

Ø Christ United Methodist Church, 301 Wooster St., Marietta, will offer a free takeout meal from 11:30-12:30 p.m. the first Fridays of the month. All are welcome.

Ø Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta, offers worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Adult Sunday school class is at 9:15 a.m. Coffee, light refreshments and fellowship available. A weekly adult Bible study with Pastor Doug Thompson will be held 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. All are welcome.

Health

Ø The Alzheimer’s Association support group meetings in the area include: Marietta Support Group, 10-11:30 a.m. first Fridays at the O’Neill Center, 333 Fourth St. Facilitator is Krissy Kearns, 937-974-2387; Belpre Chamber of Commerce, 1-2:40 p.m. second Mondays at 713 Park Drive. Facilitator is Susie Casto.

Ø The O’Neill Center will hold Mani/pedis with appointments starting at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Cost is $16 for manicure and $33 for pedicure. Call the O’Neill Center for appointments.

Ø TOPS 399, Marietta, meets 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the First Church of the Nazarene. Weigh-in is between 5:30 and 6 p.m. Visitors are welcome and the first meeting is free. Call Cindy at 740-629-2957 for details.

Classes/Workshops/Programs/Seminars

Ø The Ohio Department of Development and Washington-Morgan Community Action will launch the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program to help income-eligible Ohioans with paying an electric bill or assistance paying for an air-conditioning unit, fans or central air conditioning repairs. The program runs until Sep. 30.

Ø Zumba classes will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 11:30 a.m. Monday at the O’Neill Center. The cost is $5 per class or $25 for six classes. All ages welcome. For more information, call 740-373-3914.

Ø The O’Neill Center in Marietta will hold bingo at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays. No cost at the door to play 20 games and it is a nickel per card per game. Seating is limited. The O’Neill Center will hold: a free gentle yoga class at 10 a.m. Tuesdays; a bridge game at 1 p.m. Tuesdays; a euchre game at 1 p.m. Wednesdays; hand and foot cards at 1 p.m. chair volleyball at 9 a.m. Wednesdays, except the second Wednesday of the month. Free afternoon at the movies at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Chair volleyball at 9 a.m. on the first and fourth Wednesdays of the month.

Ø Weekly ballroom dancing classes will be held 7-10 p.m. the second, third and fourth Saturdays of the month at Miller Prosthetics, 2311 Ohio Ave., Parkersburg. Dress is casual. Cost is a $5 per person donation with singles and couples welcome.

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