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¯ The Learning, Instruction and Assessment Committee of the Warren Local Board of Education will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Warren High School, Rooms 1710/1711, 130 Warrior Drive, Vincent.
¯ The Operations Committee of the Warren Local Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Warren High School, Rooms 1710/1711, 130 Warrior Drive, Vincent.
¯ The regular monthly meeting of the Warren Local Board of Education will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Warren High School, Rooms 1710/1711,130 Warrior Drive, Vincent.
¯ The Barlow Township Trustees will hold their regular meetings at 8 a.m. the second Monday of each month at the Township Hall, 567 Warrior Drive, Vincent.
¯ The Belpre Township Trustees will hold their scheduled meetings at 6 p.m. the second Monday of every month at 335 Baker Road, Little Hocking.
¯ The Grandview Township Trustees will hold their monthly meetings at 6 p.m. on the following dates at the Township Building at 295 Cemetery Drive, New Matamoras:
– May 7
– June 4
– July 2
– Aug. 6
– Sept. 10
– Oct. 1
– Nov. 5
– Dec. 3
¯ The Watertown Township Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Watertown Volunteer Fire Department.
¯ The Ludlow Township Board of Trustees will hold their regular meetings at 7:30 p.m. on the last day of each month at the Town Hall.
¯ TOPS 0399 Marietta will be meeting at 2:15 p.m. Tuesdays at the First Church of the Nazarene. Weigh-in is between 1:30 and 2:15 p.m.. Visitors are welcome, and the first meeting is free. Call Cindy at 740-629-2957 for details.
¯ The Newport Township Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month starting at 6:30 pm at the Newport Township Garage on the following dates:
– June 6
– July 3 due to holiday
– August 1
– Sept 5
– Oct 3
– Nov 7
– Dec 5
Events
¯ The Tunnel-Warren Chapel United Methodist Churches, Ohio 550 and Coffman Rd., will provide a free community meal from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, May 9, as drive-through pick-ups will be in the lower parking lot. To reserve a meatloaf meal, please contact 740-516-0847 by Wednesday evening.
¯ VFW Post #5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta, will be holding a grilled chicken dinner from 5-7 p.m., May 10. A meal is $10 per person, and comes with a baked potato, green beans and a roll. For more information or carryout, call 740-374-9038.
¯ The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley will be holding a Dog Days in May event sponsored by Belpre Heights Church, from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at Howes Grove Park 1600 Washington Blvd., Belpre, with a tentative rain date for Saturday, May 18. The Humane Society will be offering free vaccinations, microchipping for $20, a donation site, rabies vaccines, fast cat courses, pet photos, nail trimmings, pet games and contests, and obedience and agility demonstrations.
¯ The 2024 Marietta Garden Plant Sale will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Marietta's historic Unitarian Universalist Society, 232 Third Street. The sale will feature a variety of perennials, annuals, bulbs, houseplants, and succulents from local gardeners, along with assorted gently used garden items. All sale proceeds go to the maintenance of the society's 1857 Gothic Revival building, designed by architect John Slocum, who also designed the Castle. Additional information and updates can be found on the sale's Facebook page. Please note that there will be no early sales.
¯ The Marietta Township School Reunion will be noon May 18 at the Marietta Township Community Building in Reno. Schools include former students and teachers of Sandhill, Reno, Goose Run, Jennings Hill, Cornerville, Barker, Yankeeburg and Eight Mile. Meat, coffee, tea and table service provided. Bring a covered dish to share and memorabilia of your school and community. Bring a friend. For information, call Sandy Schafer at 740-525-9507 or Cheri Seevers at 740-525-0627.
¯ VFW Post #5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta, will be holding a fish fry from 5-7 p.m., May 31. A meal is $10 per person. For more information or carryout, call 740-374-9038.
¯ The annual Stanleyville School Reunion will be held at noon, Saturday June 1, at the Stanleyville Community Building, 1995 Stanleyville Rd, Whipple. All former students and their families are invited to attend. Bring a covered dish for the potluck meal. Drinks and table service will be furnished. Meat will not be furnished this year. A raffle, 5/50 drawing and door prizes will also be included at the reunion. A social hour will be from 11 a.m. until noon. Come and enjoy a day with former classmates and ole friends.
¯ The Friends of Lawrence School are planning a reunion for June 1 at Frontier High School. The group has addresses for those that graduated from Lawrence School, but if the address has changed, people are asked to text the new address to Jeannie Henthorn at 740-236-8254. Anyone that ever attended Lawrence High School is invited. Invitations are being planned to go out mid-April. The reunion will include a country store, raffles, a meal and much more.
¯ The Beverly Branch Library, 300 McIntosh St., will present the following events. For more information or to register, contact the library at 740 984-4060
¯ Every Second Monday: At 4:30 p.m. there will be an informal book discussion at Lock #4 Coffee Shop, 123 Third St., Beverly. A small drink will be provided by the Library.
¯ Every Third Thursday: At 6 p.m., stop in and make Granny Squares using a Crochet Circle. The Granny Squares will be collected to make a blanket that will then be donated to a worthy cause. Hooks and yarn will be provided. If you don't know how to crochet, they will teach you. This event is for teens and adults. CAL (Crochet Along at the Library) will meet every third Thursday at 6 pm. No registration is required.
¯ Every First Saturday: Anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., the Builders Club will be meeting. They will set up a kit for everyone to work on together. They will also have some blocks for people to do an independent build. This event is for ages 5 and up and is an "at-your-own-pace" program.
¯ The Barlow Branch Library, 45 White Oak Professional Center, Vincent, will present the following events. For more information or to register, contact the library at 740-678-0103.
¯ May 16: The library will be holding a free concert featuring Roy Clark Jr. and Friends at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16.
¯ May 30: The library will be holding a free concert featuring singer-songwriter Kitty Donohoe at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30. Donohoe's music is a combination of folk, blues, Irish and American music.
¯ Every Monday or Tuesday: Story Time at the Barlow Branch is at 10:15 Mondays or Tuesdays for Newborns through Pre-School. Registration is required.
¯ Every Thursday: The library will be holding beginner line dancing classes at 6:30 p.m., with Donnie Allen as instructor. The cost is $16 total for the four sessions. This event is for teens and adults. Registration is required.
¯ Third Thursdays through May: Teen entertainment for grades five to 12 after school until 4 p.m.
¯ Every Fourth Thursday: The Junior ALLY Club will meet after school from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Busing will be provided for a limited number of students. Busing options will require calling the library to sign up and sending a note to the school in advance. For more information or to sign up, contact the library. **Junior ALLY Club is open to local homeschool families too! Just drop your child off at the library by 3:45 p.m.**
¯ Every Friday: A gaming hour will be held at 4 p.m. for ages 8-18. Participants must reserve their spot in advance and must be picked up no later than 5:30 p.m. The space will be limited to eight people max. Spots will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Grab a group of friends and reserve your spot. A variety of video games will be provided to choose from each week.
• The Belpre Branch Library, 2012 Washington Blvd., will present the following events. For more information or to register, contact the library at 740-423-8381.
– Every Monday: At 10:30 a.m., kids under 3 and their grownups are invited to come for a 30-minute story time experience. This program features developmentally appropriate stories, songs and activities for the littlest library patrons. No registration is required.
– Every Wednesday: The Teen Pathfinder Role-Playing Group will meet at 4 p.m.; 12- to 18-year-olds can join the group for adventure and snacks. Registration is required.
– Every Thursday: At 2 p.m., homeschoolers under the age of 12 can come hang out for some social time with their peers. No registration is required.
– Every Friday: At 10:30 a.m., kids ages 3 to 5 and their grownups are invited to come for a fun and educational introduction to the alphabet and the world around them. Each week will feature a letter or theme, and families will have the opportunity to take home an enrichment packet to continue their learning throughout the week. No registration is required.
• The Marietta Branch Library, 615 Fifth St., will present the following events. For more information or to register, call 740-373-1057.
– Every Monday: Stop by the library from 3-5 p.m. to learn about and explore black inventors throughout history. Make a craft based on their inventions and read about their lives to celebrate Black History Month. This drop-in event is open to all ages and no registration is required.
-Every other Monday: Art Exploration will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is open to all ages, and no registration is required.
– Every Wednesday:
• Story Hour for children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers will be held at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. No registration is required. Call the youth services department for more information.
– Topics for May: May 8, Mother's Day; May 15, Flowers.
– Every Thursday:
• Preschool movies for kids ages 2 to 6 will be shown at 3 p.m. Movies will last no longer than 30 minutes.
• Afterschool Movies are every 4-5:30 p.m. All movies are rated G or PG and will run no longer than 100 minutes. You may call the children's department to inquire about the movie titles. Popcorn and bottled water will be served. Open to all ages. Those ages 7 and under must have a caregiver attend with them. No registration is required.
– Every Friday: Toddler Time featuring stories and crafts for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers will be held at 10 a.m. No registration is required. For more information, call the Youth Services Department at the library.
– May topics: May 3, Butterflies; May 10, Mother's Day; May 17, Flowers.
– Every Second Saturday: Leftover Craft Events will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come see the assortment available including Paint by Sticker, Friendship Bracelets, Mandalas, and Character Drawing. Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and stay for as long as you'd like (or until the library closes), as well as collect supplies and take them home to complete your project. All supplies are provided. These events are open to all ages, and no registration is required.
– IT Specialist: An IT Specialist will be available to help with technology questions from 1-3:30 p.m on Tuesdays and 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Fridays. They will help you learn how to use your cell phone, computer, tablet, the internet or Microsoft Office programs.
• The Lafayette Branch Library, 478 Pike Street, Marietta, will present the following events. For more information or to register, call 740-236-4201.
– April: Stop by the Lafayette Branch during April to participate in the guessing game. Guess how many cupcake liners are in the container without going over to win.
– May 6: Come rain or shine to the Lafayette Branch Library from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, May 6 for a Plant Swap. Some tips for first-time plant swappers: Plants should be in a container. Label plants as well as possible (annual/perennial, sun/shade, bloom color, etc.). Bring flats or trays to bring your new plants home. Plants should be well watered as well as pest and disease-free. Finally, dig plants a few days in advance so they can recover and water well. Plant and gardening books will be available to check out. There will be door prizes every hour and the Munchies food truck will also be at the event.
• A faith-based cancer support group will meet at noon on the second Monday of the month at Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta.
• A free men's breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the O'Neill Center. Donations will be accepted.
• The 1955 graduating class of Marietta High School will meet at 11:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at the Harmar Tavern until further notice. All classmates and friends are welcome.
• The Washington County Bar Association and volunteer attorneys are offering a free advice clinic from 6-8 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. The clinic will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta (enter through the back door off the alley behind the church from Wooster Street). Walk-ins are welcome.
• Christ United Methodist Church, 301 Wooster St., Marietta, will offer a free takeout meal from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the first Friday of the month. All are welcome.
• 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 at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. All are welcome.
Health
• 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.
• The O'Neill Center will hold mani/pedis with appointments 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.
• TOPS 399, Marietta, meets 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the First Church of the Nazarene. Weigh-in is between 5:30-6 p.m. Visitors are welcome, and the first meeting is free. Call Cindy at 740-629-2957 for details.
Classes/Workshops/Programs/Seminars
• Zumba classes will be held from 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.
• 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. Also scheduled are: a free gentle yoga class at 10 a.m. Tuesdays; bridge at 1 p.m. Tuesdays; euchre at 1 p.m. Wednesdays; hand and foot cards at 1 p.m. Wednesdays; chair volleyball at 9 a.m first and fourth Wednesdays, except the second Wednesday of the month; Free afternoon at the movies at 1 p.m. Thursdays.
• Weekly ballroom dancing classes will be held 7-10 p.m. 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.
• The YMCA of Marietta will be holding free Western Dance Lessons from 7-9 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information call 740-374-7030.