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Community Calendar

Food

– Lowell American Legion Post 750 steak fry, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., Sept. 15; steak cooked to order, chicken breast, baked steak and no meat meals; all meals come with a roll, salad; dessert sold by 4-H group.

– Friends of Lower Muskingum River (FLMR) potlucks, 6 p.m., the fourth Thursday of each month, through September, at Luke Chute Conservation Area; bring a dish to share and own tableware; guided tours of pollinator habitat after the potlucks for anyone who wishes to walk a bit; learn about the only land trust in southeast Ohio whose mission is to conserve and protect natural areas of the lower Muskingum watershed for all to enjoy.

Meetings

– Washington County Board of Health’s regularly scheduled meeting moved to 5 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month and that there will be an informational meeting of the Board of Health at noon on the Wednesday of the week following the regularly scheduled meeting; any questions can be directed to 740-374-2782, ext. 3301.

¯ The Washington County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society meeting, 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Washington County Public Library, at 615 Fifth St., Marietta, in the lower level meeting room; speaker will be Ray Swick; his topic will be, The Blennerhassett Bonanza, which involves recent discoveries of the Blennerhassett Island; visitors are always welcome at the meetings; free parking available.

– Washington State Community College Board of Trustees monthly meeting, 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 17, in community room of the main building.

– SouthEastern Ohio Joint Solid Waste Management District Board of Directors, meeting, 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 17, at Lori’s Family Restaurant, 17020 McConnelsville Road, Caldwell.

– Reno Water and Sewer District, regularly scheduled board meeting, 6 p.m., Tuesday Sept. 18, at Reno Water building, 170 Mount Tom Road, Marietta; open to the public.

– Washington County Public Library Board of Trustees, regular session meeting, 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18, in main library board meeting room at 615 Fifth St., Marietta.

– Belmont County Chapter 79 of the Public Employee Retirees, Inc., bi-monthly meeting, 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Belmont County Senior Service Center, 67650 Oakview Drive, St. Clairsville; BCSSC is on Ohio 40 across from Ohio University Eastern; guest speaker, Geoff Larson, Project Associate for the Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) at Pro Seniors; topics of discussion will include Medicare fraud, waste and abuse as well as identity theft and the new Medicare cards that will be issued; all OPERS retirees are invited to attend the meeting and become a member of PERI, Inc. and the Belmont County PERI Chapter; call 740-449-2280 with any questions.

– Warren Local School District regular board meeting, 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24; operations committee meeting, Monday, Sept. 24, at 5 p.m.; Learning, Assessment and Instruction Committee of the Warren Board of Education meeting, Monday, Sept. 24, at 3:30 p.m.; all meetings held at Warren Administration Office, 220 Sweetapple Road, Vincent.

– Education Works, SEO plans Town Hall in Marietta, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25, at American Legion, Seventh and Wooster streets in Marietta; free and open to the public; will feature candidates for the 95th Ohio House District Don Jones (R ) and Dan Milleson ( D); both Jones and Milleson are from Harrison County; the 95th Ohio House District includes the Third Ward in Marietta, Devola, Reno and eastern Washington County as well as Carroll, Harrison, Noble and parts of Belmont counties; questions may be directed to educationworks@suddenlink.net. or by calling Teresa Porter at 740-516-4029.

– Washington County Behavioral Health Board meeting, 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Behavioral Health Board Office, 344 Muskingum Drive, Marietta; in addition, the public information and education committee meeting, noon, Tuesday, Sept. 11, and program planning and oversight committee meeting, 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 11, both at the Behavioral Health Board Office.

Special events

– Washington SWCD pond clinic, 10 a.m., Sept. 15, at Buckeye Park in Marietta; Steve Fender of Fender Fish Hatchery will lead the clinic; this question and answer clinic will cover anything pond or lake related: fish stocking, vegetation and varmint control, aeration, pond construction; bring questions for Fender; while there is no charge for the clinic RSVP is required; to RSVP contact the office at 740-885-3318.

– Devola Volunteer Fire Company social, 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, to include country store, music, pulled pork, hotdogs and ice cream.

– Volunteers needed for Fifth Annual Christmas Day Feast in Marietta; returning teams and new volunteers are invited to the first planning meeting, a one-hour meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, in the first floor fellowship hall of Marietta First Presbyterian Church, corner of Fourth and Wooster. More guests are expected to be served on Christmas Day than in previous years, and there’s a need for delivery drivers, delivery coordinators, kitchen helpers, servers, hospitality staff, clean up crews, cooks, help with publicity and social media and posters and flyers distribution, pre-event preparations, meat carvers, bakers, and help soliciting donations for all the food items. For more information, contact Bruce Edward Haas, project manager, at 740-629-1277.

– Berg Church Homecoming, Sept. 16, the annual celebration of it’s German heritage will be held at the Berg Church, north of Stanleyville in Fearing Twp.on Berg Church Rd. The gathering will start at noon with a Pot Luck lunch at 1 p.m. Public is invited to celebrate their ancestors. For travel directions an information contact Donna Betts at 740-585-2260.

– BrAva Family Fun Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 16, at Muskingum Park, Marietta; celebration is all about local kids with cancer; event will be a time for families to get together, have fun, offer support, and for these kids to see they are not alone; free lunch, bouncy houses, petting zoo, carnival games, and much more; free to the community; event will be a way BrAva can show off special survivors and give back to a generous community.

– Reno Fitness Center Anniversary Celebration, 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16, with monies being donated to the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley; contests, cookout, group classes, all outdoors (inside incase of inclement weather) $5 a contest or $15 let’s you compete in all contests; male and female categories; body weight bench press contest, curl contest, tire flip contest and mini obstacle course; all event participants get a free T-shirt. Winners get bragging rights, an additional piece of swag and one month free; feel free to bring financial donations or supplies for the (Washington County) Humane Society of the Ohio Valley; guests and members encouraged to participate; guests workout for free from Sept. 10 through the event.

– Free HIV & Hepatitis C Testing Event – The Marietta/Belpre City Health Department and Washington County Health Departments are teaming up with Portsmouth City Health Department to provide free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing on Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 304 Putnam St., Marietta. All testing is confidential. Hepatitis A and B Vaccines will be available and provided at no cost for those without healthcare coverage. Project Dawn will also be providing information at this event. The following should get tested for Hepatitis C: Baby Boomers (born between 1945-1965); current or former users of injection drugs; recipients of blood transfusions prior to 1992; dialysis patients; individuals with history of STDs or abnormal liver test; call 740-373-0611 Ext. 634 for an appointment; salk ins are welcome.

– Col. Jesse Hildebrand Historical Marker Dedication, 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, at Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 67 Hall, 161 Front St., Marietta; sponsors: Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 67 and Civil War Round Table of the MId-Ohio Valley will recognize the Civil War service of Colonel Jess Hildebrand, 77th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with the dedication of a historical marker in his honor; Hildebrand was an early member of I.O.O.F. Lodge 67 and served as its secretary; lodge hall is handicapped accessible and will be open to the public after the event and light refreshments will be served.

– 21st Century Magic: Keeping the Arts ALIVE Tour, 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, at Twin City Opera House, 15 W Main St., McConnelsville; general admission $15 – VIP $50; purchase online at mastersonsmagic.com/twin-tickets; performance length, approximately 90 minutes, including a 15- to 20-minute intermission; for more information, visit mastersonsmagic.com/twin-tickets; 859-588-5388.

– Ohio Supreme Court Justice Mary DeGenaro will be the keynote speaker for the Washington County Republican Party’s 2018 Reagan Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Marietta Shrine Club. Doors open at 5 p.m. for a reception, followed by dinner at 6 p.m., a live dessert auction, featuring delectables prepared by local candidates and elected officials, and Justice DeGenaro’s keynote address. Local candidates up for election in November, as well as many elected officials, will also be on hand to greet guests. Tickets for the event are $40 per person and can be purchased from any GOP Executive Committee member; by emailing rightinside@suddenlink.net; or by calling GOP Headquarters at 740-371-7002. RSVP deadline is Sept. 24. Due to catering requirements, tickets are pre-sale only and will not be available for purchase at the door.

– O’Neill Center present the Harvest Moon, 5 p.m., Sept. 24; Dr. Toni DeVore is back with a topic that will surprise and delight you all. The phases of the moon throughout the year is a fascinating study. Dr. Toni DeVore returns with the Harvest Moon. She will be explaining the phases of the moon, the Harvest Moon, and all the different names and meanings of the moon. We may be able to see some of these features on the moon during this program. Call to show interest for attendance. Call 740-373-3914 for more information.

– Free Clothing Closet, 4 to 6 p.m., every fourth Thursday, at Waterford Church of the Nazarene, 111 Marquis Ave., Waterford; for more information: 740-350-9117.

– St. Luke’s Lutheran Church’s 17th Annual Community Give-Away Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28, at the church, located at 401 Scammel St., Marietta; congregation will be donating slightly used items to be given away for free to those in the community in need; items include toys, household goods, clothes, books, shoes, etc.; everyone is welcome; call 740-350-8984 with questions.

– Crafters sought for Wayside Fall Craft and Vendor Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, at Wayside United Methodist Church, 3001 Grand Central Ave., Vienna; concessions provided by Wayside youth; anyone interested in being a vendor and sell crafts should email djarcher@wgu.edu for an application.

– 9th Annual 2018 Chili Cook Off and Rally in the Alley, Saturday, Sept. 29, at American Legion Post 389, Route 60, Beverly; first bike out for the 15th Annual American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Poker Run will be at 11 a.m. and the last bike out at 1 p.m.; live bands before and after the game — The Cobras on the outdoor stage from 3 to 6 p.m., and Jinxd will be indoors from 8 p.m. to midnight; cook-off competition 4 to 7 p.m., free to enter, entry forms available at Wainwright’s Jewelry and at the Post; Harley Davidson bike raffle; football on big screen (Ohio State vs. Penn State); street will be closed; rotisserie barbecue chicken, food, chili, beer.

– Harts #93 Reunion, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, at Veterans of Foreign Wars, Pike Street, Marietta; lunch at noon; bring a covered dish and an item for country store.

– American Legion Auxiliary Unit 389 of Beverly’s 15th Annual Poker Run, Saturday, Sept. 29; first bike out at 11 a.m., last out at 1 p.m.; the run will begin and end at American Legion Post 389 in Beverly; proceeds from the event will go to providing RIF (Reading Is Fundamental) books to students; all stops will be in Ohio; for more information: 740-350-4743.

– Autumn Leaves Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 5, at Faith United Methodist Church, 503 Seventh St., Marietta; homemade vegetable soup, bean soup and chili sold by the quart and pint, baked goods, crafts, country store; lunch served.

– Hope Bible Church of Reno sponsoring a “Hope Rally” for the Mid-Ohio Valley and surrounding areas; each evening there will be special singing from various groups and an inspirational message from Evangelist Rodney Keister; free and open to the public; event will take place from Oct. 10 to 14 on the Armory Lawn, located at 241 Front St., Marietta; Wednesday through Saturday the event will start at 7 p.m. Sunday there will be an event at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; a community meal will follow the Sunday afternoon service; bring a dish to share and a lawn chair, as limited seating will be available; for more information: 740-336-9046.

“Take Kids Fishing Day,” 9 to 11:30 a.m., Oct. 13, at Buckeye Park, 113 W. Fay Ave., Marietta; free and open to the public, but limited to the first 150 kids, youth ages 2 to 15; all participants must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or chaperon; registration is required by Monday, Oct. 1; to register, volunteer, sponsor or provide door prizes for the event, contact Jeanette Mauk at jmauk@ohaflcio.org or call 937-260-2599; event is an opportunity to introduce youngsters to the benefits of fishing and the abundance of public access opportunities available in the community; each registered kid will receive a fishing pole that is his or hers to keep; a picnic-style lunch will be after the event; event sponsored by the Ohio AFL-CIO.

– Marietta First Church of the Nazarene Third Annual Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, at the church, 100 Mill Creek Road, Marietta; crafters with handmade items sought; 10′ x 10′ booth $25; concession stand and bake sale; all attendees receive a ticket for door prizes; free admission; all proceeds go to the church’s children’s department to help children with special needs; contact Lynn Stoll at 740-374-3708 or Stollworkshop@att.net

– Marietta High School Class of 1978 40th reunion, Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Marietta Country Club; buffet dinner, band, and cash bar; any information about you or classmates can be provided on the class facebook page — Marietta Ohio Class of 1978 Reunion Dinner, or send an email to MSHSclassof78@gmailcom; there will also be a golf outing on Friday, Oct. 12, and if interested, email ron@mondopolymer.com

– Open house/informational session to increase community involvement and support for the Suicide Awareness Alliance of Washington County, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Oct. 18, at Life & Purpose Behavioral Health, 207 Colegate Drive, Marietta; refreshments will be served; the Alliance needs your help providing suicide awareness and education in Washington County. Our projects and programs have grown to meeting rising suicide rates, and we need more individuals and natural community allies to join us in our efforts; for more information: 740-350-3365.

– Craft show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at Norwood United Methodist Church, 23 Colegate Drive, Marietta; food will also be available for purchase; anyone interested in being a vendor, the cost to rent a table is $20 — those interested should call 740-374-5606 and leave a name and phone number in the message and calls will be returned.

– O’Neill Center is sponsoring a bus trip to attend the Ohio Star Theater’s production of “Christmas in Paradise” on Nov. 27. Christmas in Paradise is an inspirational and uplifting journey that reveals unexpected treasures in the most unlikely of places. The author of the novel and play, Martha Bolton was a staff writer for Bob Hope for more than 15 years and has written for other artists such as Mark Lowry, Jeff Allen and Phyllis Diller. Your Christmas dinner will be served at 11:30am with the show taking place immediately after. There will be time for picking up some of those import shopping items before and after the show in Sugarcreek, Ohio. $110 per person covers all the transportation, dinner and theater show, including a special Christmas bus door prize. For more information: Nancy at O’Neill Center, 740-373-3914.

Music/Theater

– Night at the Museum, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, at The Castle Historic House Museum, 418 Fourth St., Marietta; meet individuals from Washington County’s past right; among this year’s cast of characters are football and baseball greats associated with Marietta College, an Arctic explorer and scientist, one of Marietta’s first female college professors, a young woman who entered the workforce in WWI to support the war effort, and a few more who you’ll have the chance to meet; tours begin every 15 minutes; limit 12 per group; pre-registration is strongly suggested; walk-ins will have to wait for availability; $8 adults; $5 kids (age 13 and under); ages 5 and under free; for reservations: 740-373-4180.

– Connie Smith and the Sundowners, two shows – 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, at Twin City Opera House, McConnelsville; tickets, $20 purchased in advance or at the door.

– Mid Ohio Valley Players will present “Harmony Romances” by Ron Hill, Sept. 21, 22, 28 and 29 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 23 and 30 at 3 p.m. Mr. Hill will be in attendance on Sept. 22. The show is rated PG. Tickets are $7, $10 and $12 and are available at movp.org, the CVB, Marty’s Print Shop and the theater box office prior to each show; directed by Rod Poling.

– The Mid Ohio Valley Players will hold auditions for the youth theater production of “The Little Women of Orchard House,” based on the book by Louisa May Alcott. Auditions are open to any interested youth in grades 6th through 12th. Students outside of these grade levels will not be permitted to audition; Sept. 23, 24 and 25 at 6:45 p.m. at Players Theatre, 229 Putnam St. in Marietta. Performances will be Dec. 7, 8 and 9.

– Free Mid Ohio Valley Players youth theater workshop on Sept. 15, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Players Theatre, 229 Putnam St., in Marietta. The workshop is for all interested youth in grades 6th through 12th and for all skill levels.

Health events

– HEALTHY “U” — Chronic Disease Self-Management Classes, at O’Neill Center, for people with an ongoing (chronic) health condition such as diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, or arthritis; workshops Thursdays through Oct. 11 (six-week course); 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; snacks and a break included, along with a take home supper dish for this free evidence based program; space for classes limited; register early: 740-373-3914.

– Free adult doses of hepatitis A and B vaccines available, at Marietta City Health Department; recommended for adults considered high-risk, including individuals who could be exposed to human blood or body fluids, individuals who have been diagnosed with hepatitis C, and more; call the Marietta City Health Department at 740-373-0611, ext. 634, for more information or go to the Marietta City Health Department, 304 Putnam St., during immunization hours to start a vaccination series for free; immunizations are given every Monday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first Monday of every month from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

– Marietta City Health Department immunizations, offering all vaccines on Mondays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and every first Monday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; $10 per shot for childhood vaccinations, Ohio Medicaid and most insurance accepted; no one turned away due to inability to pay; 740-373-0611, ext. 186.

– Washington County Free Medical Clinic, 6 to 9 p.m., first and third Tuesday of the month, 208 Third St., Marietta; volunteer organization that provides medical care and preventative health services free of charge to individuals in Washington County between the ages of 19 to 64 who have no form of health insurance and whose income falls within 200% of the federal poverty guidelines; seen by appointment only, no walk ins; 740-376-0261.

– Free HIV and Hepatitis C testing — The Marietta City Health Department, 304 Putnam St., provides free HIV and Hepatitis C Testing, 11 a.m. to noon, third Tuesday of every month; an appointment is required; results are given that day; all testing is confidential; call 373-0611, ext. 634 for an appointment.

– Hearing aid cleanings, held the first Thursday of every other month; free hearing tests, held the first Tuesday every other month, at O’Neill Center; Zachary and Terri Napper providing the service through Ohio Valley Hearing Professionals; call for appointment times: O’Neill Senior Center, 373-3914.

– Washington County Health Department weekly immunizations clinics, 1 to 6 p.m., Wednesdays; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays; no one will be turned away for childhood immunizations for inability to pay; 374-2782, ext. 1027.

– Immunization clinic, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Friday, Belpre City Health Department; offering all immunizations from birth to age 18, includes shots for babies, those entering kindergarten and seventh grade.

– Feel Better about yourself Therapy offered at O’Neill Center — massage therapy, manicures and pedicures; all services available for men or woman; Beth Zwick, licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board as a Massage Therapist, at the O’Neill Center on the first, second and third Fridays of each month; Zwick offers 30-minute full body gentle massages for $25; Heather McAuly offers manicures and pedicures on the second Monday each month or will take appointments for first and third Mondays, if needed; cost of a pedicure is $30 and a manicure $18; McAuly has specialized in senior nail care for over 20 years; for more information and to schedule an appointment, 740-373-3914.

– Washington County Health Department offering immunizations needed for traveling to other countries for adults and children; 740-374-2782 for availability.

Classes/Workshops

– Ballroom dance lessons, 6 to 7 p.m., every Monday, at O’Neill Center; John Polasko will provide the instruction featuring favorite ballroom dance styles; class will begin with the basic waltz and cha-cha steps and go from there; call 740-373-3914 to show interest and for more information.

– O’Neill Center sponsoring Financial Workshops, began Thursdays, Sept 20 and 27, 5 p.m.; three week set of workshops presented by Kim Luft, financial advisor for Edward Jones; after this series of classes participants will go away with a better sense of the financial world and a book of information for future reference. Week 2, An Investors Tour of Mutual Funds & Tax Free Investing: It’s not what you make, it’s what you keep Week 3, Retirement by Design- how to use the above knowledge and apply it to your situation; to register, 740-373-3914.

– Strengthening Families 10-14 Program, sponsored by Family & Children First, fall session, Tuesdays, Sept. 25 through Nov. 6, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Ely Chapman Center in Marietta; program for parents and youth ages 10 to 14, is a parent, youth, and family skills-building curriculum designed to build family strengths; strengthen parenting skills; and prevent teen substance abuse and other behavior problems; seven-week session is free, with dinner and child care provided, along with transportation assistance; for more information and to register:740-376-7081; registration is limited.

“Brand New Beginner” Ballroom Dance Class starting Friday, Sept. 28, for 10 weeks, at 6 p.m. at Betsey Mills Club gym; class will be taught by Instructor Bill Held and assisted by Sue Montera; $100 per couple for 10 hours of group classes; partner required; contact Sue Montera at suemontera@suddenlink.net or at 740-376-0775 with questions or to pre-register; continuing students should also contact Sue Montera for class times.

– Cutler Community Center line dance classes, 6 to 7 p.m., every Monday evening, at Cutler Community Center, 4550 Two Mile Run Road, Cutler; lessons are free, however donations to the community center are appreciated; for more information, Marcia at 740-551-2380.

“The Ten Touchstones of Grief & Mourning,” topic of bereavement support group meetings, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Wednesdays, at O’Neill Center, 333 Fourth St., Marietta.

– Tai Chi Class for beginners, 11 a.m., Mondays, Belpre Senior Center; offered as a “chair” Arthritis Tai Chi class with the option to stand for instruction; all ages are welcome but the class is geared to seniors; free but pre-registration is required, 740-423-6022.

– Fun & Fit Exercise Class, 11:30 a.m. to noon, Monday, Wednesday, Fridays, O’Neill Center, 333 Fourth St., Marietta; geared to seniors 50+; fun fitness class using bands, weights, low impact aerobics set to lively music; $12 per month; 740-373-3914.

– Zumba classes, 5:45 p.m., Tuesday and Thursdays; O’Neill Senior Center, 333 Fourth St., Marietta; taught by Becky Lightfritz; who holds a ZIN Zumba instructors certification; class is open to the public and will fit anyone’s fitness level; $5 per class or six for $25; Latin hip hop dance class; first class is always free; 740-373-3914.

– Chair volleyball, 10 a.m., every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; benefits eye hand coordination and reflexes; free; O’Neill Center, 333 Fourth St., Marietta; 740-373-3914.

– Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi classes, 5:15 p.m., Thursday; free; RSVP volunteers lead joint safe exercise that combines agile steps and mental strength to improve mobility, stamina, memory, balance, concentration, breathing, and relaxation; O’Neill Center, 333 Fourth St., Marietta; 740-373-3914.

– Line Dance Classes, 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, O’Neill Center, 333 Fourth St., Marietta; taught by Donnie Allen; classes, $5 donation; 740-373-3914.

– Exercise equipment available, 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Cutler Community Center, 5449 Two-Mile Run Road.

– Zumba, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, Betsey Mills Club Gymnasium; to reserve, 740-373-4981.

– Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Classes, 3 p.m., Tuesdays, Lower Salem Community Building; wear loose fitting clothing and athletic shoes; free classes sponsored by RSVP led by certified volunteer instructor; 740-373-3107.

– Tai-Chi classes at the Cutler Community Center, 4550 Two Mile Run Road, 6 p.m., Thursdays, with exception of third Thursday of each month; 740-989-2135.

– Group exercise class, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., Wednesdays, Ewing School gym; $5 per person; pre-registration is needed; 740-525-4630.

Support groups

– 13 weeks of grief support seminars, presented by St. Paul’s Evengelical Church, Tuesdays, through Oct. 30, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each morning, in parish hall (social room), 401 Fifth St., Marietta; materials specifically address topics and issues for those who are grieving the death of a loved one; content is Christ-centered, biblical, and non-denominational; presented three-phased: Video, group discussion and personal workbook; GriefShare support can be an especially effective outreach for the grieving person; pre-registration is suggested, however an “open” policy is honored; participation can be at any time during the 13 weeks; competent childcare provided; for more information and pre-registration: Pastor Joe Vasarheli at 740-373-3757, Facilitator Carolyn Becker at 740-585-2087, or Facilitator Becky Moore at 740-336-5704.

– H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Endure), a support group for those who have lost a family member, friend or co-worker to suicide, meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m., at The River Family Christian Center, 19025 State Route 339 Waterford; for more information: LeeAnn Price at 740-350-3365.

– Local support group forming for pre and post-transplant patients and their caregivers, 740-350-3018 or ejmccullors@live.com.

– TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) OH 399 5:45 to 6:30 p.m., weigh-ins, every Tuesday, Nazarene Church, Colegate Drive; come for a free visit.

– Circle of Hope peer Support Group, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Tuesdays, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in multi-purpose room, Marietta Memorial Hospital; for adult citizens of Washington County residents who are or have been consumers of mental health services; sharing experiences encouraged but not required; confidentiality strictly upheld; 740-336-8526.

– Mid-Ohio Valley Survivors of Suicide Loss support group, 7 p.m., first Tuesday of each month; Washington County Behavioral Health Board, 344 Muskingum Drive; 740-374-6990.

– Mid Ohio Valley Brain Injury Support Group meeting, 6 to 7:30 p.m., last Tuesday of every month, JCDC’s Parkersburg office, 709 Division St. #4, Parkersburg; for survivors of acquired and traumatic brain injury, family, other support persons, and professionals and community members interested in helping, 304-273-9311, ext. 307, or srose@jcdcworks.com.

– TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) OH 1809 weigh-in and meeting, 9:45 to 11 a.m., Wednesdays, Fifth Street Church of Christ, Beverly; one free meeting.

– Alzheimer’s Support Group for caregivers in the Belpre area, 1 p.m., second Wednesday of each month, Rockland United Methodist Church, 2300 Washington Blvd., Belpre; for information call Susie Casto at the Belpre Senior Center, 740-423-6022 or the local Alzheimer’s Association at 304-865-6775.

Miscellaneous

– Washington County Bar Association and volunteer attorneys offering a free advice clinic on the third Wednesday of every month for Washington County persons unable to afford legal representation (less than 187 percent of the poverty guideline); 6 to 8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 320 Second St., Marietta; walk-ins welcome.

– Marietta Band Alumni Committee, compiling a list of alumni members; past members of the band should send contact information to mhswallofsoundalumni@gmail.com.

– Euchre group at O’Neill Center, 1 p.m., Wednesdays, O’Neill Center, 333 Fourth St., Marietta; beverage provided, may bring a snack to share; 740-373-3914.

– Community Housing Improvement Grant, available for home rehabilitation or home repair; application available at Washington Morgan Community Action, 698 Wayne St., Marietta; 740-373-7671 for information.

– Washington County Public Library offers free everyday: DVD, Blu-ray video rental for up to a week; musical CDs and recorded books rental up to 28 days; video game rental for up to a week; magazine rental up to a week; book rental up to 28 days; newspapers to read at the library; Ellison Dye Cut machine with a few dye-cuts (others can be ordered in); Internet and computer use up to three hours a day; Wi-Fi 24 hours a day, everyday; E-Book rental up to 21 days. Online resources through the library website. Meeting room for up to 30 people. Programs and classes for all ages.

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