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¯ Pioneer Ladies Civitan will meet 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays of the month at Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta. For more information, contact Connie Grimes at dagrimes2@att.net.
¯ The Washington State Community College Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Sept. 18 in Room H108 of the Main Building.
¯ Washington County Family & Children First Council Meeting will be held Sept. 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Washington County E.O.C. office, 204 Davis Avenue, Suite C. For more information, call 740-376-7081
¯ The Washington county Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will NOT meet in Sept. due to the cancellation of the speaker. The October speaker will be Jann Adams. Please check our website washogs.org for any changes or further information.
Events
¯ Norwood United Methodist Church will provide a free drive-thru meal, 4:30 p.m today in the alley beside the church. Please enter from Vine Street and exit onto Colegate Dr. Serving will be from 4:30 until gone.
¯ Family and Children First will sponsor a fall session of the Strengthening Families 10-14 Program for parents and youth ages 10-14. The parent, youth and family skills-building curriculum builds family strengths, strengthens parenting skills and prevents teen substance abuse and other behavior problems. The seven-week session is free with dinner and child care provided and with transportation assistance. The fall session runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today through Oct. 24 at the Ely Chapman Center in Marietta. For more information and to register, call 740-376-7081. Registration is limited.
¯ The Zonta Club of the MOV will sponsor its Delicates for Dignity Fundraiser through the end of October to support underprivileged girls and women in the community by providing feminine hygiene products, new bras and underwear. Items will be distributed at food pantries, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters and middle and high schools. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 634, Marietta, OH 45750. Venmo monetary donations can be made to @zontamov. Feminine hygiene products, bra and undies may be dropped off at Advantage Real Estate, 103 Putnam St., Marietta. For more information, call 740-516-2261 or 740-525-7908.
¯ The Washington Behavioral Health Board, Washington County Health Department and The Right Path will hold Recovery Walk to celebrate National Recovery Month at 10 a.m. Saturday at Muskingum Park in Marietta. Community resources, a disc jockey and a mini farmer's market will be available. The event is open to the public. For more information, call Tara Plaugher 740-374-6990.
¯ The Marietta High School classes of 1960 and 1961 will hold an all-classmates reunion on Saturday and Sunday. At halftime Friday evening, Marietta High will recognize its undefeated football team. An informal evening of food and friendship will be held Saturday. For reservations, call 740-373-3214.
¯ The Marietta City Bow test will be 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Buckeye Park. Participants must bring their own bow as well as arrows with practice tips. For more information and details pertaining to the Proficiency Test please contact Washington SWCD Wildlife/Forestry Specialist Hannah Swope at 740-885-3318.
¯ Ernie Couch and Revival will hold a gospel music concert at 6 p.m. Saturday at Stephenson United
Methodist Church, 805 Liberty St., Parkersburg. Free admission, but donations accepted.
¯ The Salem Liberty High School Alumni Banquet will be held 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the elementary school. Send checks for $15 each to SLHS, 26300 Goulds Run Road, Lower Salem, OH 45745
¯ Beverly-Center PTO will host their 3rd Annual Food Truck Fall Festival fundraiser 11 a.m.-4 p.m. September 17 This family friendly (rain or shine) event is FREE to attend and will take place at Beverly-Center Elementary school in Beverly. This event will include food trucks featuring Aunt K's Kitchen, The Hangry Sisters Kitchen, Emily's Sweets, The Hot Dog Cart, The Bodega, J Smoke BBQ & Catering and FFMS PTO pizza booth.
¯ Annual Berg Church Homecoming will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday. Join us for food and fellowship. Please bring a covered dish. Event will be held at the Berg Church, 447 Berg Church Road, Whipple. Please contacts-740-538-3214, 740-236-7241 or 740-885-9671 for any questions.
Ø I'm With the Banned program will be held 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Beverly Branch Library, 300 McIntosh St. A new challenged book will be chosen each month for discussion. The first is "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury. Books are available at the library and using the Libby app. For more informatoin, call the branch at 740-984-4060.
Ø Participants 13 and older can make a Shamballa Bracelet at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Marietta Branch Library, 615 Fifth St. Registration is required at the library or by calling 740-373-1057 ext. 200.
Ø The Books and Brews Book Club, which discusses books with fermentation in the title, will discuss "The Sisters of Glass Ferry" by Kim M. Richardson at 6 p.m. Sept. 20 at Over the Moon Pub and Pizza, 170 Front St. Non-Alcoholic drinks will be provided. This event is for ages 18 and older. Call 740-373-1057 ext. 200 to register. Books are available at the Marietta Branch Service Desk, 615 Fifth St.
Ø Make granny squares using a crochet circle starting at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Beverly Branch, 300 McIntosh St. Squares will be collected to make a blanket that will donated to a worthy cause. Hooks and yarn will be provided and participants can be taught how to crochet. The group meets 6 p.m. Thursdays. Registration is not required. For more information, call 740-984-4060.
Ø Beverly American Legion Post 389 family 13th Chili Cookoff/ Poker Run. Sept.23. Poker Run first bike out at 11:00am, $10 /person. Chili Cookoff 3:00pm, food, golf cart raffle, football game on large screen, live music. For Chili Cookoff information call 740 336-8575.
Ø Greater Vision will be in concert on at 6 p.m. Sept. 23, at new location, South Parkersburg Baptist Church. Doors open at 5pm. The church is located at 1655 Blizzard Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26101. Tickets are $20 per person ($10 for children 12 & under) available in advance by calling Taj Rohr's Office 304-893-9599 or by visiting Christian Supply Centre in Parkersburg.
Ø Sara Bir, a chef, writer and plant nerd who aims to get people outside, at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 will be at the Riverbend Family Dining, 415 Fifth St. Registration is not required. For more information, call the Beverly Branch at 740-984-4060.
Ø Join us this month on at 4 p.m. September 25 to discuss "Donnie Darko". Grim, suspenseful and perplexing, this psychological masterpiece about a troubled teen and a mysterious rabbit named Frank is sure to cause a stir. Films will be analyzed through film theory, discussion, and supplemental educational videos. To register, stop by the library or call 740-373-1057 x200. Available to watch on Max or stop by the front desk to check out a copy. The Marietta Branch Library is located at 615 Fifth Street, Marietta.
Ø The Literary Ladies Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Marietta Branch Library, 615 Fifth St., to discuss "The Storyteller" by Jodi Picoult. The program is for ages 18 and older. Register at the libary and check out the book. For more information, call 740-373-1057 ext. 200.
Ø A program on Spanish Heritage Month will be held 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Beverly Branch, 300 McIntosh St., for participants 13 and older. Registration is not required. For more information, call the branch at 740-984-4060.
Ø St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 401 Scammel St., Marietta, will hold its 20th annual Community Give-Away Day from 9-1 p.m. Sept. 29. The congregation will donate slightly used items to those in the community in need. Items include toys, household goods, clothes, books and shoes, among others.
Ø The Washington County Republican Party will hold its annual Golf Scramble Sept. 29 at Lakeside Golf Course in Beverly. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Fees for the four-person scramble is $300 per team. Package includes greens fees, cart, skins, refreshments and steak dinner. For more information call Mark Warden at 740-516-1687 or Joe Derkin at 330-858-2564. All proceeds benefit the local Republican Party with 50% of net proceeds going to WCRP Judicial Fund.
Ø We are wild! We are free! We're the class of '73! The Marietta High School Class of 1973 will hold a 50th reunion celebration on the weekend of September 29 -30 The class will kick off events with a reunion golf outing for family, friends and classmates on Friday morning. On Friday evening, classmates will gather at the Lafayette Hotel Gun Room from 6 -10 p.m. for cocktails and reminiscing. The celebration will continue on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a BBQ dinner ($25 per person) featuring music by The Chunga Sound Machine. Please contact Larry Hawn at larryhawn@gmail.com for more information and to RSVP for these events.
Ø A program offering henna tattoos for ages 12 and older will be held 4 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Marietta Branch library, 615 Fifth St. Registration is required and is limited to 15. Register at the branch or call 740-373-1057.
Ø The Marietta Branch Library Puzzle Exchange will be held 11-1:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Patrons are asked to drop off puzzles at the library's main desk. Puzzle pieces must be separated into zippered bags of 100 pieces and there must not be any missing pieces. Puzzles with missing pieces will be donated to the free table. Each person will receive one voucher per each puzzle accepted. The exchange will take place in the meeting room and patrons can choose from the puzzle collection. Patrons are permitted to take puzzles equal to the amount recorded of how many they donated. For more information or to drop off puzzles, go to the service desk on the first floor or call 740-373-1057 ext. 200.
Ø An All American Family Picnic hosted by the Washington County Democrats will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. October 1, at the Masonic Park in Devola (145 Masonic Lane). Bring the whole family for games, live auction and silent auction. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. consisting of hot dogs, sides and desserts. Candidates for local office and other state representatives will be on hand. This is a fundraiser for the Washington County Democrats. Cost is $45 for adults, kids are free, and college students are $10. Reservations may be made by phoning Willa at 740-516-4913 or Flo at 740-373-3177. All are welcome.
Ø The Marietta Friends of the Library will holds its annual Fall Sale will be on Oct. 6, 7, 9 and 10 in the Library Annex, 617 Fifth St. Times are 5-7 p.m. Oct. 6 for members only and 9-4 p.m. Oct. 7, 9 and 10. Oct. 10 is $2 for a bag of books. The group also will raffle a wall quilt, "My Personal Library." Tickets are $5 and 200 tickets will be sold. The quilt will be on display in the annex during the sale and is on display at the Branch Library. Tickets can be purchased at the Marietta or Lafayette branches. For more information about the Friends of the Library, go to wcplib.info/marietta-friends.
Ø The Marietta Civitan Club will hold a golf scramble at 9 a.m. Oct. 7 at the Marietta Country Club. Registration is 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Team entry is $300. Men's, women's or mixed teams are welcome. Proceeds will support local scholarships and youth projects. For more information, call David Grimes at 740-373-5791 or email dagrimes2@att.net.
Ø An Ohio Hunter Education Course will be held on from 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. October 7 and October 8. The classes are on Saturday, and 1:00 pm till 5:30 pm on Sunday. The class will be held at the Broken Timber Outdoor Education Center, located at the Hannibal Industrial Park, Route 7, Hannibal, OH.
Ø Found & Favored Ministries will present "The Story Tour" at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Marietta High School featuring the music and ministry of the Allan Scott Band. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to thestorytour.org.
Ø To celebrate the Great American Smokeout and Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the free Healthy Lungs 5k Run and Walk sponsored by the Washington County Health Department will be hld 9 a.m. Nov. 18 at at Indian Acres Park, 147 Linwood Ave., Marietta. Register early at forms.gle/e3Kcri412trGYwZR9 or wait until the day of. Each participant will receive a free T-shirt while supplies last. The top 10 male and female runners and the three male and female walkers will receive a prize. The free event encourages people of all ages to quit or never start the use of tobacco products to maintain healthy lungs for life. Information about the Ohio Tobacco Quit Line, a free resource available to all Ohioans, will be on hand race day (1-800-QuitNow). For more information, contact Andrea Sites at asites@wcgov.org or Gabe Cabrera at gcabrera@wcgov.org at the Health Department.
Ø A faith-based cancer support group will meet noon second Mondays of the month at Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave.
Ø A men's breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. first Tuesdays of the month at the O'Neill Center. Breakfast is free, but donations will be accepted.
Ø A free community meal will be held 11:30-12:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays of the month at First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta. Pickup only. Enter through the church parking lot from Wooster Street. For more information, go to loc8nearme.com/ohio/marietta/first-presbyterian-church/7486959/
Ø The 1955 graduating class of Marietta High School will meet at 11:30 a.m. second Wednesdays of the month at the Harmar Tavern until further notice. All classmates and friends are welcome.
Ø Story Hour for children 3 to 6 and their caregivers will be held 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Marietta Branch Library, 615 Fifth St. September topics include 6 Library Books, 13 Busses, 20 Apples and 27 Squirrels. No registration is required. For more information, call the Youth Services Department at 740-373-1057 ext. 219.
Ø Pre-school movies for kids ages 2-6 will be shown 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Marietta Branch Library, 615 Fifth St. Movies will last no longer than 30 minutes. Family Movie Afternoon is 4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays. All movies are rated G or PG and will run no longer than 100 minutes. Open to all ages. Those under 7 must have a caregiver attend with them. Registration is not required. For more information and movie titles, call or go to the Youth Services Department at 740-373-1057 ext. 219.
Ø Weekly Story Time at the Beverly Branch Library, 300 McIntosh St., will be held from 8:15-9 a.m. Wednesday for children ages 2-6 who are accompanied by an adult. Story time can include stories, crafts, games and music and a small breakfast snack. Use the back door. The weekly program will run on Wednesdays until the end of the year. Registration is not required. For more information, call 740-984-4060.
Ø "Once Upon a Time We…," an after-school program for children age 6-12, will be held Wednesdays through the end of the year beginning at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday. Topics and activities may include crafts, games, or books. Registration is not required. For more information, call the Beverly Branch at 740-984-4060.
Ø Weekly Baby Bookworm sessions at the Beverly Branch Library, 300 McIntosh St., will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Baby Bookworms is a story and play time for children 2 and under who are accompanied by an adult. The weekly program will run on Wednesdays until the end of the year. Registration is not required. For more information, call 740-984-4060.
Ø Toddler Time featuring stories and crafts for children ages 18 months to 3 and their caregivers will be held 10 a.m. Fridays at the Marietta Branch Library, 615 Fifth St. Topics for September include 8 Library Books, 15 Busses, 22 Apples and 29 Squirrels. For more information, call the Youth Services Department at 740-373-1057 ext. 219.
Ø Christ United Methodist Church, 301 Wooster St., Marietta, will offer a free takeout meal from 11:30-12:30 p.m. first Fridays of the month. All are welcome.
Ø 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 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. All are welcome.
Health
Ø 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.
Ø The O'Neill Center will hold 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.
Ø TOPS 399, Marietta, meets 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the First Church of the Nazarene. 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.
Classes/Workshops/Programs/Seminars
Ø The Ohio Department of Development and Washington-Morgan Community Action will launch the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program to help income-eligible Ohioans 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.
Ø Zumba classes will be held 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.
Ø 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. The O'Neill Center will hold: a free gentle yoga class at 10 a.m. Tuesdays; a bridge game at 1 p.m. Tuesdays; a euchre game at 1 p.m. Wednesdays; hand and foot cards at 1 p.m. chair volleyball at 9 a.m. Wednesdays, except the second Wednesday of the month. Free afternoon at the movies at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Chair volleyball at 9 a.m. on the first and fourth Wednesdays of the month.
Ø Weekly ballroom dancing classes will be held 7-10 p.m. the 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.