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Meetings
¯ There will be a Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting at 2 p.m. today at Beverly Center Elementary School, 510 Fifth St., Beverly.
¯ The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 4 at at the Buckeye Hills Regional Council office, 1400 Pike St., Marietta. The purpose of the meeting is to provide updates on projects throughout region. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Jenny Simmons at 740-376-1026 or 1-800-331-2644.
¯ The Marietta City School District Board of Education will hold its July board meeting at 6 p.m. today at 111 Academy Drive.
¯ Pioneer Ladies Civitan meet at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta. Contact Connie Grimes at dagrimes2@att.net for more infomation.
¯ Washington County Family & Children First Council Meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Washington County EOC. office, 204 Davis Ave., Suite C. For more information, call 740-376-7081.
¯ The OneOhio Region 12 Committee will meet at 10 a.m. on Aug. 11 at the Noble County Health Department at 44069 Marietta Road Caldwell. The purpose of this meeting is to advance the process of developing scoring criteria for Region 12. The OneOhio Region 12 president will also give a presentation on both effective and absent resources in the battle against opioid addiction. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Brad Peoples, development specialist, at bpeoples@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-7662 ext2270.
Events
¯ Keepers of the Kingdom Vacation Bible School will be held at Tunnel United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. to noon today through Aug. 3. Bible stories, music, crafts, games and snacks will be provided to age 3 to sixth graders. Closing program will be at 6:30 p.m. August 3. Tunnel UMC is located at Ohio\ 550 and Coffman Road behind the Warren VFD. For more information call 740-236-8150.
¯ Pioneer Presbyterian Church will hold a STELLAR Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:30 p.m, through to Aug. 4 at 873 Farson St., Belpre. Contact Sue Denes at sdenes45@att.net or 740-373-6099 or register at the church by at 5:45 p.m.
¯ St. Luke's Episcopal Church will hold its monthly Community Meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. The meal is dine-in or take-out. For take-out meals, call the church office at 740-373-5132 no later than noon on Tuesday. Give name and the number of meals requested. A limit may be imposed. For more information, contact Marybeth Peebles at 740-374-6922 and leave a message.
¯A Used Book Sale will be held at the Barlow Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday at 45 White Oak Professional Center, Ohio 339. For more information call 740-678-0103.
¯ Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 4-5, inside St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 320 Second St., household items, small appliances, furniture, a sporting goods, clothing, crafts, grill and a wheelbarrow.
¯ The Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual social Aug. 5 starting at 4 p.m. Menu includes: BBQ chicken dinners, hot dogs, pizza, pies and cakes, soft drinks and ice cream. There will be inflatables and barrel rides for the kids and for the adults – BINGO, gun raffles, country store and silent auction items. Entertainment for the evening will be by "Phase 2" band. The department is requesting donations of pies and cakes (no cream pies, please) which can be dropped off the night before or day of the social at the station. If you would like to work, please contact President Austyn McVicar at 740-434-3628.
¯ Matamoras #374, Free and Accepted Masons are holding a community breakfast buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aug. 5 at 301 Main St., New Matamoras. The breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, sausage gravy, hash browns, biscuits, pancakes, cinnamon roll, orange juice and coffee. The public is invited to attend. Carry-out is available. The suggested donation is $7 per person. Profits from the breakfast support Grand Lodge of Ohio Charitable Foundation, the Ohio Masonic Home and local charities.
¯ Goats Grateful Gang will hold a benefit spaghetti dinner from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 5 at the St. Marys Marina. The menu will be spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, homemade hot rolls and dessert. Proceeds will benefit John Giboney, who was involved in a car accident earlier this year. More information is available on the group's Facebook page.
¯ The Beverly Methodist Church in Beverly will be hosting the Delawder Family in concert at 7 p.m. on Aug. 7. This is open to the community. A love offering will be taken that evening. The church is at 700 Park St., Beverly, and is handicap accessible.
¯ The 115th Sampson reunion will be held Aug. 13. Lunch is at 12:30 p.m Meat is provided. Please bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Reunion is held at the residence of Doug and Delores Barth. Bring your lawn chair.
¯ The Wendell and Catherine Offenberger Reunion to be held at noon Aug. 27 at Our Lady of Mercy Social Hall in Lowell. Bring a covered dish to share and an item for the white elephant auction. Drinks will be provided. Any questions or directions concerng the reunion call 704-350-3345, leave a message if no answer or email sqdance66@gmail.com.
¯ Marietta High School Classes of 1960 and 1961 are having an all-classmates reunion in Marietta on Sept. 15-16. At halftime Friday evening, MHS will recognize its undefeated football team. Saturday, gather for an informal evening of good food and friendship. Make reservations now by calling 740-373-3214
¯ The Salem Liberty High School Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday Sept. 16 at the elementary school. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Send check for $15 each to SLHS, 26300 Goulds Run Rd., Lower Salem, Salem, OH, 45745
¯ Found & Favored Ministries presents "The Story Tour" at Marietta High School 115 Academy Drive on Nov. 10. Join us for a one-night musical journey featuring the hope-filled music of Allan Scott Band, inspiring times of ministry with speakers Allan Scott and suicide survivor Pastor Travis Habbershon, powerful testimonies and stories of God's redemption; all designed to communicate one truth: 'with Jesus, your story isn't over!' It's a powerful and unique experience for those who are hurting, addicted or struggling with their faith. To find more information and purchase tickets, visit thestorytour.org.
¯ Bingo 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays at VFW 5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta. Doors open at 4 p.m. Food available.
¯ A men's breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. on first Tuesdays at the O'Neill Center. Breakfast is free, but donations will be accepted.
¯ A free community meal will be held 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on fourth Tuesdays of the month at First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta. Pickup only. Enter through the church parking lot from Wooster Street. More information visit loc8nearme.com/ohio/marietta/first-presbyterian-church/7486959/
¯ A faith-based cancer support group will be held noon second Mondays at Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta.
¯ The 1955 graduating class of Marietta High School will meet 11:30 a.m. second Wednesdays of the month at the Harmar Tavern until further notice. 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. first Fridays 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 fellowship at Coffee Time at 9:30 a.m. Sundays at 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta. A weekly adult Bible study with Pastor Doug Thompson will be held 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.
¯ 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. 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 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
¯ The Ohio Department of Development and Washington-Morgan Community Action will launch the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program to help income-eligible Ohioans assistance with paying an electric bill or assistance paying for an air conditioning unit, fans or central air conditioning repairs. The program runs until Sep. 30.
¯ 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. Thursdays. 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 held 7-10 p.m. 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 hold a free gentle yoga class at 10 a.m. Tuesdays.
¯ The O'Neill Center will hold a bridge game 1 p.m. Tuesdays.
¯ The O'Neill Center will hold a euchre game at 1 p.m. Wednesdays.
¯ The O'Neill Center will have hand and foot cards at 1 p.m. Thursdays.
¯ The O'Neill Center will have a free afternoon at the movies at 1 p.m. Fridays.
¯ The O'Neill Center will hold chair volleyball at 9 a.m. on the 1st and fourth Wednesday of the month.