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Belpre BOE meeting
≤ The Belpre City School District Board of Education will hold a special board meeting at 10 a.m. today. The session will be held at the Stone Administration Building/Early Learning Center. The purpose for the meeting is to conduct one executive session only for the purpose of discussing staffing and other matters that are required to be kept confidential by state or federal statute. No board action will be taken.
Chinese characters event
¯ The Marietta Branch Library will host "De-Coding the Ancient Script of Chinese Characters" from 3-5 p.m. today. May is Asian American Month. Marietta College Assistant Professor Ni Zhang will be teaching a class on how to write and interpret Chinese script characters. This class will use video instruction, games and unique "practice paper" to learn about the history, evolution and practice of Chinese script. Professor Zhang will also be able to send each participant home with a "drawing" of their name.
Mother's Day
Dinner
¯ Fearing Township Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual Mother's Day Dinner, 11 a.m. Sunday at 1975 Stanleyville Road, Whipple, Ohio. Menu will be baked steak or chicken breast with mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, bread and dessert. Meal includes coffee or tea. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children. There will be a raffle for a Canik 9mm with 20 round magazine. Tickets are $10, must be 21.
Friends of Felines
¯ Friends of Forgotten Felines is holding a fundraiser from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday 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.