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¯ There will be a Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting at noon on Friday at Beverly Center Elementary School, 510 Fifth St., Beverly, Ohio.
¯ Members of the Area 15 Workforce Development Board from Monroe, Morgan, Noble and Washington Counties will meet 9-1 p.m. May 1 at Lori's Restaurant, 17020 McConnelsville Road, Caldwell. In addition, the Boards of County Commissioners from Monroe, Morgan, Noble and Washington Counties have scheduled an Area 15 Council of Governments Meeting the same day to follow at noon. The agenda will be available at: https://www.omj15.com/our-boards.
¯ The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. May 5 at Buckeye Hills Regional Council office, 1400 Pike St., Marietta. The purpose of the meeting to is provide updates on projects throughout region. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Jenny Simmons at 740-376-1026 or jsimmons@buckeyehills.org.
¯ Public Employee Retirees Inc. will meet at 1 p.m. May 10 at Marietta First Church of the Nazarene, 100 Millcreek Road. The meeting is prior to the district meeting in June at Stockport. Open to all previous members and any interested retired employees of OPERS.
¯ The Fiscal 2024 (Round 18) Natural Resources Assistance Council committee meeting will be held 10 a.m. May 11 at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike St. The meeting will review the Fiscal 2024 scoring methodology. For more information, contact Brad Peoples, development specialist, at bpeoples@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-7662. To learn more about Buckeye Hills Regional Council, go to buckeyehills.org, call 740-374-9436 or 1-800-331-2644 (toll-free), or email info@buckeyehills.org.
¯ The Reno Area Water and Sewer District Board will meet at 6 p.m. May 16 at the Reno Water Office, 170 Mount Tom Road. Public is welcome.
Events
¯ The Belpre Historical Society will hold an Indoor Yard Sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday-Saturday at the Thomas Annex, 509 Ridge St., Belpre. Hours will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information call 40-423-7588 or bhsfcmec@gmail.com.
¯ Beverly American Legion Post 389 will hold a public steak fry 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the post, 114 Fifth St., Beverly. Cost is $15 and includes steak, baked potato, salad and a roll. Band (The Edge) to follow steak fry.
¯ Barlow Township spring cleanup days are Friday through Sunday. Dumpsters will be located across the street from the fire department on Warrior Drive. Please read the acceptable items posted on the dumpsters.
¯ The Washington County Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m. May 1 at the Anchorage on George Street in Marietta. David Baker will present a program on George Washington's activities in the area. Local connections to the first president will be discussed during the presentation. The program is open to all but membership or becoming a member is encouraged.
¯ May 1 is the deadline to register for the annual Ohio Business Week entrepreneurship camp for high school students scheduled June 18-23 at Bowling Green State University.
¯ A ribeye steak fry will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday at VFW Post 5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta. Call 740-374-9038 for carryout orders.
¯ St. Luke's Episcopal Church will hold its monthly community meal from 5-6 p.m. May 2 and June 6. 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 held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 4 at the Barlow Library on Ohio 339. For more information, call 740-678-0103.
¯ Fearing Township is offering dust control to all residents. The cost is $220 for 100-by-12 feet. Contact Lisa at 740-516-6877 or lisamcnish2@gmail.com. Payment must be received before application is done. Request by May 15. Payment can be made to Fearing Township and mailed to 220 Spindler Road, Marietta, OH 45750.
¯ Hidden Marietta's Fifth Annual Paranormal Exposition will be held 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. More than 75 paranormal vendors, five speakers, food trucks will be available.
¯ Friends of Forgotten Felines is holding a fundraiser from 10-3 p.m. May 12 at Tractor Supply, 100 Cherry Tree Lane. A hotdog, chips and a drink is $5. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization dedicated to the care of abandoned felines in the area.
¯ St. Henry Catholic Church in Harriettsville will hold its annual Mother's Day dinner from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 14. Chicken dinners will be served; carry-out and dine-in available. For more information call 740-373-2882.
¯ Meatloaf dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. May 17 at VFW Post 5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta. Cost is $10 per person. For takeout orders, call 740-374-9038
¯ Marietta Township's School Reunion will be held 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.
¯ The Stanleyville Schools Reunion will be held noon June 3 in the Fearing Township Community Building, 1995 Stanleyville Road. Bring a covered dish for the potluck meal and an item for a raffle. Meat, drinks, plates and silverware will be furnished. A 50/50 drawing will be available.
¯ 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.