Second annual Ohio River Sternwheel Festival 5K Memorial Run and Walk, 8 a.m., May 28, East Muskingum Park, Marietta; registration fee, $15; forms at www.ohioriversternwheelfestival.org; (740) 525-3713.
Bingo and spaghetti dinner fundraiser for People to People Youth Ambassadors, doors open at 1 p.m., bingo at 2 p.m., May 28; students raising funds to represent the USA in Europe this summer; $20 for 20 games: dinner at 6 p.m., $5, adults; $2.50, children 12 and under; Williamstown Ladies Building, Tomlinson Park, Williamstown.
Memorial Day service, 1 p.m., May 28, East Lawn Memorial Park, Reno; master of ceremonies, Jon Smith; presentation of colors by American Legion Post 750 of Lowell, invocation, patriotic songs, naming of veterans lost this past year; bring lawn chairs.
Fish fry, 4 p.m., May 28, Little Muskingum Volunteer Fire Department 15150 Ohio 26, Dart; adults $7 and children $4.
Graysville Community Volunteer Fire Department chicken barbecue, 4:30 p.m. May 28, at the firehouse; the VFD is also having a new truck dedication and a country store.
Guided tour of Oak Grove Cemetery in Marietta, May 29, groups every 15 minutes, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.; hosted by Fearing Camp #2 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War; start at the cemetery's Eighth and Washington street entrance; after the last tour at 7 p.m., rededication of the refurbished Buell Post #178, Grand Army of the Republic monument in the Soldiers' Section will begin; free and open to the public; donations accepted for Fearing Camp's Monuments and Memorials Fund; rain date is June 5.
The Marietta Area Community Tennis Association local young adult tennis league, May 29 deadline for sign-up; based off of "team tennis"; each team will consist of both males and females ages 16 to 25; men's and woman's doubles and singles and one mixed doubles match; each team should have a minimum of 8 players; captains' meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 31; time and location to be announced later; if interested in obtaining an information/sign-up sheet, 374-3668 or lindsaymullen10@ yahoo.com; anticipated start date, the week of June 13.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day parades and service, May 30, West Side Memorial Day Parade sarts, 8 a.m., Harmar School and ends at Harmar Cemetery, East Side Parade forms at 9:30 on Front St. by Muskingum Park and ends at Oak Grove Cemetery with a service to remember all local veterans who have passed since the last Memorial Day; refreshments will be available at the Legion Post following the service; 374-9484.
New Matamoras VFW Post 6378 Memorial Day services, 11 a.m., May 30, at the river landing, followed by Doughboy location and City Park; followed by luncheon for the veterans at the Post; proceed to Little Muskingum Cemetery at 1 p.m. and make customary stops in the area.
The Valley Gem Sternwheeler Monday Morning Muffin Cruise, May 30, 10:30 a.m., 601 Front St., Marietta; $10 for adults, $9 for seniors 55 and older, $5 for children ages 3-12; coffee, muffins and lemonade; reservations not necessary but can be made, 373-7862 or www.valleygemsternwheeler.com.
New monument dedication, 11 a.m., May 31, Rockland Cemetery, Belpre; commemorates service to the U. S. of nearly 4500 Washington County men during the Civil War and the enlistment of over 200 Belpre Township volunteers; Fearing Camp #2 spearheaded fund raising; granite stone as a lasting tribute to local patriots; local, state officials, firing of salute by Fearing Camp #2, SUVCW; (740) 525-2133 or forgehollow22@sprynet.com.
Hocking Valley Chorus 30th anniversary Open House, 7 to 9:30 p.m., May 31, Coolville United Methodist Church, 26460 Main St., Coolville; all women who love to sing are invited for an evening of music, food; The Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International; (740) 707-8841 or www.hockingvalleychorus.com.
Trauma and healing group, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays; sponsored by EVE Inc. for any woman who is a survivor of domestic violence or sexual abuse; 374-5820.
Line dance class, 3:30 a.m., Tuesdays, O'Neill Center, Marietta.
Cards, bingo, pool, dominoes played, all day Tuesdays and Thursdays, Belpre Senior Citizens Center, Washington Boulevard, Belpre.
Group exercise class, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., Wednesdays, Ewing School Gym; $5 per person; pre-registration is needed; (740) 525-4630.
Farmers Castle Museum Education Center, open for season, 509 Ridge St., Belpre; open 1 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, April through October; other times by appointment; 423-7588, 423-7382, (740) 989-2764.
Chair volleyball games, 10 a.m., Wednesdays and Fridays, O'Neill Center, Marietta; free.
Zumba classes at Knights of Columbus in Churchtown, 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays; 9 a.m. Fridays; on Ohio 676; $5 per class; 525-4801 or Facebook Churchtown Zumba; 525-4801.
AM Boot Camp Class every Monday through Friday morning, 5:45 to 6:30 a.m., leaves at the old Becky Thatcher parking lot; $8 per person; (740) 350-6883.
Marietta YMCA Summer swim lessons registration deadline, June 2, Summer Session I, June 6-16: registration deadline, June 16, Summer Session II, June 20-30: registration deadline, July 7, Summer Session III, July 11-21: registration deadline, July 21, Summer Session IV, July 25-Aug. 4: lessons held Monday-Thursday mornings for 2 weeks sessions; 373-2250 to register.
Marietta Chapter A-3 of the Goldwing Road Riders Association; (GWRRA) meeting, 6 p.m., eat; 7 p.m., June 2, Ryan's Restaurant; riding after as weather permits.
Adult basic literacy education classes, for basic skills training, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Washington State Community College, Room B 203, main building; new student orientations, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday, 568-1960.
Hand and Foot cards, 1 p.m., Thursdays, O'Neill Center, Marietta.
Story time at the Belpre Library on Thursday mornings at 10:30. Stories, crafts, songs and snacks; 740-423-8381.
Singles fellowship, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sand Hill United Methodist Church, Boaz, W.Va.; (304) 375-2802.
Senior bingo, 10 a.m., Thursdays, O'Neill Center, Marietta.
Singles fellowship, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sand Hill United Methodist Church, Boaz, W.Va.; (304) 375-2802.
Pasta dinner fundraiser for the Secret Santa Program, 5 to 8 p.m., June 3, fellowship hall, Unitarian Universalist Church, 232 Third Street, Marietta; meat sauce or vegetarian sauce on pasta, salad, bread, dessert and drink; to go containers provided; $6 or $3 for children under the age of five; tickets sold at the door and at Washington-Morgan Community Action, 218 Putnam Street; country store tickets, $5 for 15 tickets; money raised for gifts for children who do not receive community sponsors; 373-3745 ext. 315
Early morning outdoor boot camp, 5:45 to 6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, Becky Thatcher parking lot; $8 for the class; bring a towel and water; (740) 350-6883.
Free Community Meals, 11:30 to 1 p.m., June 3, Christ United Methodist Church, 301 Wooster St., Marietta; everyone is welcome; 373-1512.
Henry Fearing House Museum, 131 Gilman Ave., open Fridays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m., May through October; home of Civil War Brigadier General Benjamin Dana Fearing; current exhibit "What We Wore Back In The Day" May through July; followed by "Toys From Yesteryear"; admission donation only, small charge for group tours; for more information, to make contributions, or arrange special weekday group tours, (740) 373-3226.
Michael Tobar's Jazz Trio presents "The 1950s", 7 to 9 p.m., June 4, The Castle, 418 Fourth St., Marietta; $15 for adults, $10 for students; reservations, 373-4180.
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Mid-Ohio March for Babies, registration, 10 a.m., walk, 11 a.m., June 4, Tomlinson Park, Williamstown; for businesses, residents, schools and organizations; (304)848-2012.
"Friends of the Barlow Library" used book sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 4, Barlow Branch Library, 8370 Ohio 339; for the whole family; (740) 678-0103.
St. John Sports Booster golf outing, registration, 7 a.m.; shotgun start, 8 a.m., June 5, Lakeside Golf Course, Beverly; $200 per team, $50 per player, 2 flites, prizes for both flites; 50/50 drawing; hot dogs at the turn, dinner to follow; to sponsor a hole or pre-register, (740) 350-5404.
Toy and Doll Museum, at 206 Gilman Ave., Marietta, open, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sunday until Nov. 1; $4 for adults, $2 for children, and $10 per immediate family; special arrangements for other days for 10 or more; 373-0349.
Harmar Hill Neighborhood Crime Watch meeting, 7 p.m., June 6, Lookout park building, Lancaster Street; speaker, Prosecutor James Schneider; all residents invited; door prize drawing.
Bipolar Disorder Peer Support Group, meetings, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Mondays, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Marietta; consumers of mental health services with bipolar disorder are invited; (740) 434-5548 or (740) 350-0228.
Educational group meeting, 2 to 3 p.m. Mondays; free; for victims and survivors of abuse; presented by EVE Inc.; 374-5820.
Relay for Life wine tasting, 6 to 8 p.m., June 7, DaVinci's, Williamstown; appetizers; all proceeds to benefit Relay for Life; $25 per person; reservations at the restaurant or (304) 375-3633.
Crohn's and Colitis Support group meeting, 6:30 p.m., June 7, dinner gathering at DaVinci's; please RSVP to Nancy Tjapkes at 740-373-4899.
Wings and Keno, 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta; 374-9038.
The River City Farmers Market, Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m., "Get Fit Marietta", Washington County Fair Grounds, 922 Front St., Marietta; (740) 984-2840.
Story Time at Beverly Library; 11 a.m., Wednesdays; adult must accompany the children, lasts about an hour, can include stories, crafts, small movies, games, and snack; (740) 984-4060.
Campus Martius Museum, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays through Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays year round; open to groups by appointment; 373-3750.
New Zumba Class at O'Neill Center, 6 p.m., Thursdays, $5 per class or $25 for five classes with the sixth week free; Latin/ hip hop dance class including some free hand weight usage; for any age and ability; all classes are open to the public; class size limited to 25 persons; register at 373-3914.
Warm Water Arthritis classes, 3:30, 4:30 or 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Ewing School; $2 per class; to register, 373-3781, ext. 21.
Lunch, noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Belpre Senior Citizens Center, Washington Boulevard, Belpre; $2; Thursdays are potluck.
Third annual Brick Street BBQ, open at 5 p.m.; 8 p.m., the Sweetback Sisters perform, June 10: open at noon; 6 p.m., Ohio Valley Opry with Johnny Staats and the Delivery Boys, June 11: Parking Partner's Lot, Second and Butler streets, Marietta; suggested entry donation is $5; all proceeds benefit the Colony Theatre restoration effort; 373-0894.
Mid-Ohio Valley Players present "G I Jukebox", 8 p.m., 227 Putnam St., Marietta; adults $12, seniors and students, $10, youth $7; tickets at midohiovaleyplayers.org; (740) 350-9517.
Ice cream social
Fearing Township Volunteer Fire Department annual Ice Cream Social, 4 p.m., June 11, at the firehouse, 1975 Stanleyville Road, Whipple; baked steak dinner, country store, games, gun raffle for a Taurus "The Judge" revolver, tickets are a $10 donation; must be 21 to purchase, need not be present to win.
Camps
Sensational Summer Camp; Ely Chapman Education Foundation Center, 403 Scammel St., Marietta; 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 6 to Aug. 19; ages six (or completed kindergarten) to 14; $75 weekly tuition ($5 discount for siblings).
Betsey's Learning Tree Summer Camp; Betsey Mills Club, 300 Fourth St., Marietta; 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, May 31 to Aug. 19; ages five to 12 (must have completed kindergarten); $85 weekly member rate, $95 weekly non-member rate; $20 daily member rate, $24 daily non-member rate; $40 registration fee.
Summer History Camp; The Castle, 418 Fourth St., Marietta; 9 a.m to 3 p.m., June 20 to 24; children entering grades three, four and five; $30 per child, per day or $125 for the week.
Summer Art Camp; Riverside Artists Gallery, 219 A Second St., Marietta; July 11 to 15; ages eight to 11 participate from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for $60; ages 12 and older participate from 12:30 to 3 p.m. for $75.
Kids Klub summer camp; Salvation Army, 136 Front St., Marietta; 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., May 31 to Aug. 19; children entering kindergarten through senior in high school; $40 per child, per week.
Camp Invention; Washington State Community College, 710 Colegate Dr., Marietta; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 13 to 17; children entering grades one through six; $225 base price.
Camp Caterpillar; Marietta Family YMCA, 300 Seventh St., Marietta; 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., June 6 to Aug. 19; children ages four and five; call 373-2250 for rates.
Camp W.I.L.D.; organized by Marietta Family YMCA and held at Marietta Middle School, 242 Seventh St., Marietta; 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., June 6 to Aug. 12; children entering grades one through nine; call 373-2250 for rates.
Summer Camps at Washington State Community College, registration taking place for a variety of free summer camps designed for local high school and middle school students at Washington State Community College; in addition to the new Junior Police Academy, students may participate in camps exploring science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine; visit camps.wscc.edu to register or for more information.
The Parkersburg YMCA Adventure Day Camp registration, open for children and teens, and their parents; The Parkersburg YMCA offers financial assistance to those in need; (304) 485-5585.
Free Summer Camps at Washington State Community College, registration taking place for a variety of free summer camps designed for local high school and middle school students at Washington State Community College; in addition to the new Junior Police Academy, students may participate in camps exploring science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine; visit camps.wscc.edu to register or for more information.
The Parkersburg YMCA Adventure Day Camp registration, open for children and teens, and their parents; The Parkersburg YMCA offers financial assistance to those in need; (304) 485-5585.
