Betsy's ballroom dance class Jan. 4
A new beginner ballroom dance class will begin in Marietta in the Betsey Mills Club gym at 5:45 p.m. Jan. 4. Classes will be taught by Bill Held and are open to all ages. Partners are required. The cost is $100 per couple for the 10-week session. New students are requested to pre-register for the January class by email to Sue Montera at suemontera@suddenlink.net or by calling 376-0775.
Homecoming today at Marietta High
Marietta High School's annual Holiday Homecoming will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today in the high school library. All alumni and former and present employees are welcome to come enjoy refreshments, music, old yearbooks and displays.
Christmas Cantata Sunday night
Souls Harbor Baptist Church, 115 Caywood Road, Marietta, will hold a Christmas Cantata. A performance will be at 7 p.m. Sunday.
The audience will see how a young child, through the recent death of her mother, reveals to her saddened father the true meaning of Christmas.
Holiday Lights Bike Tour Wednesday
The 17th annual Holiday Lights Bicycle Tour sponsored by the Marietta Rowing and Cycling Club and the First Unitarian Universalist Church will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, starting from the church at the corners of Third and Putnam streets. Volunteers are being sought to assist with traffic safety and refreshments at the church after the ride. The free ride is six to 10 miles around Marietta city streets to enjoy decorations and fellowship. Riders must wear helmets and have lights on bikes. Those under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Hot chocolate and other refreshments will be provided.
For information: Roger Kalter, 373-1784 or rogerkalter1@yahoo.net
Barlow Twp. trustees plan next 3 meetings
The Barlow Township Trustees will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Dec. 28. The purpose of the meeting is to open and read bids for a garbage contract.
The trustees will also hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Dec. 31 to close out the year and an organizational meeting for the coming year will immediately follow.
The time of the next regular meeting on Jan. 14 has been changed to 7 p.m.
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