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¯ An all-you-can-eat fish fry will be held 5-7 p.m. today at VFW Post 5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta. Call 740-374-9038 for carryout orders.
¯ The Aurelius Masonic Lodge will hold an open house from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday for people to learn about Freemasonry. Food and drinks provided.
¯ Norwood United Methodist Church will provide a free drive-thru meal today in the alley beside the church. Please enter from Vine Street and exit onto Colegate Drive. Serving will be from 4:30 p.m. until gone.
¯ A Community Earth Day celebration will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Armory Square. The 24th annual event will have live music, raptors, environmental displays and demonstrations, hands-on activities, recycling ideas, a sampling of electronic transportation and musical performances by High Schools That Rock, Drum Circle and Chase Brady. The event is for all ages and is hosted by Peoples Bank and Marietta Area Recycling Center.
¯ The Parkersburg Coin Club is hosting a Coin Show on Saturday and Sunday at the Comfort Suites in Mineral Wells (167 Elizabeth Pike, 304-489-9600). Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Several dealers will be available to buy, sell and trade coins and precious metals. Admission is $1, which enters attendees in hourly door prize drawings. There is ample free parking and security on premises. For further information, call Bill Beam at 304-483-0825 or see the webpage at http://parkersburgcoinclub.org/.
¯ Rachel Coyle, Co-Founder of How Things Work at the Ohio Statehouse, will be speaking on April 25 at 7 p.m. at the McDonough Auditorium on Marietta College Campus. This event is free and opened to the public. Sponsored by Living Democracy: Engaging Citizens in collaboration with Speak for Yourself! Vote!
¯ The Belpre Historical Society will have an Indoor Yard Sale April 27-29 at the Thomas Annex, 509 Ridge St., Belpre. Hours will be 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 27 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 28-29. For more information call 40-423-7588 or bhsfcmec@gmail.com.
¯ Barlow Township spring cleanup days are April 28-30. Dumpsters will be located across the street from the fire department on Warrior Drive. Please read the acceptable items posted on the dumpsters.
¯ First United Methodist Church will hold a giant garage sale and book fair April 29 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at 304 W Fifth St. (across from high school). Proceeds benefit local and state missions and ministries. For info call 304-375-6386.
¯ A ribeye steak fry will be held 5-7 p.m. April 28 at VFW Post 5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta. Call 740-374-9038 for carryout orders.
¯ St. Luke's Episcopal Church is hosting its monthly community meal on May 2 from 5-6 p.m. The meal is dine-in or take-out. To ensure that there are sufficient take-out meals available for pick-up, you must call the church office at 740-373-5132 by noon on Tuesday. Give your name and the number of meals you are requesting. A limit may be imposed. If you do not call in advance, we may not be able to fulfill your request.
¯ A used book sale will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 4 at the Barlow Library on Ohio 339. For more information, call 740-678-0103.
¯ Hidden Marietta's Fifth Annual Paranormal Exposition will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6, at the Washington County Fairgrounds, 422 Front St., Marietta. Admission is $15. Organizers plan a day of psychics, ghosts, monsters, reiki, the paranormal and more. There will be more than 75 paranormal vendors, five speakers and food trucks. There will be an array of things to experience and learn.
¯ Friends of Forgotten Felines is holding a fundraiser in front of Tractor Supply, 100 Cherry Tree Lane on Saturday May 12, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with a $5 hotdog, chips and a drink. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization dedicated to the care of abandoned felines in the area.
¯ Marietta Township's School Reunion will take place May 20 at the Marietta Township Community Building in Reno. Former students of Sand Hill, Reno, Goose Run, Jennings Hill, Cornerville, Barker and Yankeeburg schools are included. Meat, coffee, tea and table service will be provided. Guests are asked to bring a covered dish to share and memorabilia of your school and community.
Other guests are welcome. For questions, call Ron Seevers at 740-236-3171 or Mary Dellinger at 740-516-3886.
¯ St. Luke's Episcopal Church is hosting its monthly community meal on June 6 from 5 to 6 p.m. The meal is dine-in or take-out. To ensure that there are sufficient take-out meals available for pick-up, you must call the church office at 740-373-5132 by noon on June 6. Give your name and the number of meals you are requesting. A limit may be imposed. If you do not call in advance, we may not be able to fulfill your request.
¯ The O'Neill Center will have hand and foot cards at 1 p.m. every Thursday.
¯ The O'Neill Center will have a free afternoon at the movies at 1 p.m. every Friday.
¯ A men's breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. every first Tuesday of the month at the O'Neill Center. Breakfast is free, but donations will be accepted.
¯ A free community meal will be held 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta. Pickup only. Enter through the church parking lot from Wooster Street.
¯ A faith-based cancer support group will be offered at noon on the second Monday of the month at Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta.
¯ The 1955 graduating class of Marietta High School will meet 11:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the Harmar Tavern until further notice for the monthly luncheon gathering. All classmates and friends are welcome.
¯ Christ United Methodist Church, 301 Wooster St., Marietta, will offer a free takeout meal from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month. All are welcome.
¯ Gilman United Methodist Church offers worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Come early to join the adult Sunday school class at 9:15 a.m.
Coffee, light refreshments and good fellowship at "Coffee Time" held at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday, at 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta. A weekly adult Bible study with Pastor Doug Thompson is also offered at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. All are welcome.
Health
¯ The Alzheimer's Association offers professionally led groups for caregivers, individuals living with Alzheimer's and others dealing with the disease of dementia. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings in the area include: Marietta Support Group, from 10-11:30 a.m. first Friday of the month at the O'Neill Center, 333 Fourth St., Marietta; facilitator: Krissy Kearns, 937-974-2387. Belpre Chamber of Commerce from 1-2:40 p.m. second Monday of the month at 713 Park Drive, Belpre; facilitator: Susie Casto.
¯ The O'Neill Center will hold chair volleyball at 9 a.m. Wednesdays, except the second Wednesday of the month.
¯ Mani/pedis with appointments starting at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday 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 to help members lose weight by group support to a goal set by each member's physician. 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. TOPS Club Inc. is a nonprofit, weight-loss support and wellness education organization in the United States and Canada. Members learn about nutrition, portion control, motivation, food planning and exercise at weekly meetings.
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 host bingo at 9:30 a.m. Thursday mornings. No cost at the door to play 20 games, and it is a nickel per card per game. Seating is limited.
¯ Weekly ballroom dancing classes will be 7-10 p.m. the second, third and fourth Saturdays of the month at Miller Prosthetics, 2311 Ohio Ave., Parkersburg. Casual dress, $5 per person donation, singles and couples welcome.
¯ The O'Neill Center will have a free gentle yoga class at 10 a.m. every Tuesday.
¯ The O'Neill Center will hold a bridge game 1 p.m. every Tuesday.
¯ The O'Neill Center will hold a euchre game at 1 p.m. every Wednesday.