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¯ The Reno Area Water and Sewer District Board will have its next meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday Dec 12 at the Reno Water office, 170 Mount Tom Road. This meeting is open to the public.
¯ The District 18 Ohio Public Works Commision Fiscal Year 2025 (Round 38) Executive committee will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Buckeye Hills Regional Council. For more information, call 740-376-7636. The Regional Transportation Planning Organization committee will meet at 10:45 a.m. at the conclusion of the executive committee meeting. For more information, call 740-376-1027.
¯ The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Broadband Committee will meet at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18.
• The Belpre Township Trustees will have its year end meeting at 9 a.m. Dec. 22 at 335 Baker Road, Little Hocking. This meeting is open to the public.
• The next Belpre Township Trustees meeting will be at 11 p.m. Jan 1 at 335 Baker Road, Little Hocking. This meeting is open to the public.
• The Marietta Income Tax and Treasurer's offices will be closed Monday, Dec 25 and Tuesday, Dec 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec 27. For your convenience, there is a drop box located in front of the building.
• The Muskingum Township Trustees will hold their year-end meeting at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Townhall and their Organizational Meeting.
• The Muskingum Township Trustees will hold their regular meeting at 5 p.m. Jan 2 at the Townhall.
Events
• AMVETS Post 1788 will hold its annual observance of Pearl Harbor Hawaii at 5:30 p.m. today at Muskingum Park in Marietta. The event will include formal opening remarks, an invocation, a short speech regarding the significance of Pearl Harbor in American History and laying of wreaths on the waters. For more information, ca;; Bruce Edward Hass, public relations officer of AMVETS Post 1788 at 740-629-1277.
• The Washington County Republican Party will host "Christmas With the Supremes" from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at Campus Martius Museum, 601 Second St. The mixer will have special guests Judge Megan Shanahan and Judge Dan Hawkins. Adult beverages and light appetizers will be served. Tickets are $10 per person and must be pre purchased prior to Dec. 2nd. To purchase tickets, email tonyabooth59@gmail.com or call 740-336-4750.
• St. Mary Catholic School will hold Breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in the school Social hall. Pancakes, pictures with Santa, crafts, a country store and more will be available. The event is open to the public. All proceeds go toward repairs for the school and potential increase in teachers salary.
• Belpre Historical Society will hold its Winter Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at 509 Ridge St. behind Belpre Furniture. The Belpre Elementary Choir will perform at 2 p.m. The Museum and Lab will be open for tours. Vintage BELHIO yearbooks will be available in the bookstore. To reserve a specific book, call 740-423-7588.
• Belpre Masonic Lodge #609 and Belpre Chapter #541, Order of the Eastern Star will hold a Breakfast with Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Belpre Masonic Lodge, 1411 Putnam Howe Drive. Bring a camera to get free pictures taken with Santa Claus. Donations of socks, mittens and hats will be appreciated.
• The Sistersville Ferry will hold Very Ferry Christmas Cruises on Saturday, Dec. 9. The ferry will depart from Fly at 11 a.m. and noon and depart from Sistersville 1 and 2 p.m. The event will include caroling, photos with Santa and have some hot chocolate. The free rides are 30 minutes and limited to 70 people including a maximum 25 children under 90 lbs due to US Coast Guard regulations. To reserve a spot, call 304-652-6361.
• There will be an African Drum Class from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec 9 in the social hall at The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Marietta, 232 3rd St., Marietta. Drums will be provided if you don't have one. Registration is not required but greatly appreciated. To register, call Kat Hawbaker at 740-373-1238.
• Washington County Historical Society is having an Anchorage Open House is from 6 to 9 p.m. at 424 George St., Marietta. Bring a food donation for Gospel Mission Food Pantry. Upstairs available for viewing for $5 donation to WCHS. Come view all the work that has been done on the mansion, see elegant decorations and committee members in Victorian costume.
• Oak Grove Fire and Rescue will give Santa his annual ride on the fire truck to visit children in the Oak Grove and Muskingum Township West areas starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. Children should listen for the fire trucks siren to signal Santa's arrival. Fire department members will collect donations for Gospel Mission Food Pantry.
• A live Nativity will be presented from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Tunnel United Methodist Church, Ohio 550 and Coffman Road. Stop at each site to hear the Christmas Story as told by the innkeeper, Mary, the angel, the shepherds and the Wise Men. Pampered Pets will provide live animals. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 740-336-5755.
• The children and youth group of the First Presbyterian Church will be presenting "A Hallelujah Christmas" during the morning worship service at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec 10, at First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St. Directed by church member Jim Warner, the children and youth will be acting out the verses of Leonard Cohen's "Christmas Hallelujah" along with various singing and playing of instruments on the different verses. Following this program, the church's Chancel Choir will be presenting the cantata "There's a Song in the Air" under the direction of music director Peter Sour. The public is invited to attend this musical Sunday and is handicapped accessible.
• Washington State Community College will hold a Hope for the Holidays at 6 p.m Sunday, Dec. 10, on the campus lawn. A candlelight vigil remembering loved ones lost to suicide will be held. Attendees are invited to bring a picture of a loved one for the memory table. This event is open to the public.
• Come sit with your current read, relax, and tell everyone about it at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec 11 at the Lock #4 Coffee Shop, 123 3rd St., Beverly. The library will provide a small drink. The event is for ages 13 and up. For any questions, call the Beverly Branch library at 740-984-4060.
• Create a wooden snowman ornament at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the New Matamoras Branch library, 100 Merchant St. All materials will be supplied. There will be a cookie bar to decorate or eat a snack. This event is for ages 8 and up. Registration is required. To sign up, go to the library or call 740-865-3386.
• The Tunnel-Warren Chapel United Methodist Churches will provide a Free Community Meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14. Drive-through pick-ups in the lower parking lot. To reserve a pork chop meal, please contact Amy at (740) 516-0847 by Wednesday evening. Tunnel UMC is located at Ohio 550 and Coffman Rd.
• Marietta High School's Key Club will hold a cozy and entertaining PJ Party/Movie night at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, in the high school auditorium. The movie will be "The Polar Express." Hot chocolate and cookies will be available for a small cost. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas. Admission is by donation with all proceeds supporting the organization of a winter formal. For more information about the PJ Party/Movie Night or to inquire about donating, please contact Sally Latture at slatture@mariettacsdoh.org or 740-374-6540, ext. 2303.
• The 9th annual Bakers Fest will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Cutler Community Center, 4550 Two Mile Run Road, Cutler. Contestants setup starts at 10 a.m. The event is hosted by the Research and Identification of Early Occupancy of Southern Ohio. The entry fee is $10 and includes hot dog, bag of chips, soda, and all the sweets you can taste. Guests will be able to taste each entry and vote for their favorites. The kitchen will be open and serving other foods as well for an additional fee. Contestants can enter deserts in one or all categories, prizes will be given. For more information, or wanting to be a contestant, call Sheila at 740-989-5218, or email keeptabs@att.net.
• Santa will be at the Belpre Masonic Lodge, 1411 Putnam Howe Drive, from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, and Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, and Saturday, Dec. 23, at the Belpre Civitan Park gazebo (weather permitting)
• Come join the new sci-fi and fantasy book club at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3 at Starbucks, 703 Pike St., Marietta. The book in discussion is "All Systems Red: the Murder Bot Diaries" by Martha Wells. This event is for ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Call the Marietta Branch library at 740-373-1057 to register. Be sure to pick up the book at the Marietta Branch library, 615 Fifth St or borrow it using the Libby app.
• The Beverly Branch Library, 300 McIntosh St., will present the following events. For more information or to register, contact the library at 740 984-4060
– Dec 9: Come wrap gifts from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be wrapping paper, bows, tape to help wrap gifts. Staff will be available to help. This event is for adults and no registration is required.
– Dec 12: Washington County Fair Housing and Robin Bozian, former Project Managing Attorney for Southeastern Ohio Legal Services, will present a series of educational sessions on fair housing at 4:30 p.m.
•Dec. 14: There will be a cookie exchange at 6 p.m. Bring a dozen cookies and a recipe card for the cookies. This event is for teens and adults with no registration required.
– Dec. 16: Come have tea or hot cocoa with Mrs. Claus at noon. There will be cookies available with your drink. Write letters to Santa, make snacks for the reindeer, and listen to stories with Mrs. Claus. The event is open for all ages and no registration is required.
– Dec. 18: Come discuss banned books at 4:30 p.m. The book that is being challenged is Louisa May Alcott's, "Little Women". Copies are available at the library and the Hoopla app. This event is for ages 18 and up.
– Dec. 21: Make granny squares using a crochet circle at 6 p.m. The squares will be collected to be made into a blanket and it will be donated to a worthy cause. All supplies will be provided. If you don't know how to crochet, there will be people there to teach you. This event is for teenagers and adults. No registration is required.
– Every Wednesday until the end of the year:
• Weekly Story Time will be held from 8:15 to 9 a.m. for children ages 2 to 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. Registration is not required.
• "Once Upon a Time We...," an after-school program for children ages 6-12 will be held at 3:15 p.m. Topics and activities may include crafts, games, or books. Registration is not required.
• Weekly Baby Bookworm sessions will be at 10:30 a.m. Baby Bookworms is a story and play time for children 2 and under who are accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.
– 2nd Thursdays: Cooking skills for teens and adults will be taught at 6 p.m. bring a recipe to share.
• The Barlow Branch Library, 45 White Oak Professional Center, Vincent, will present the following events. For more information or to register, contact the library at 740-678-0103.
– Today: A used book sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library basement.
– Dec. 11: Washington County Fair Housing and Robin Bozian, former Project Managing Attorney for Southeastern Ohio Legal Services, will present a series of educational sessions on fair housing at 4 p.m.
– Dec. 11: Celebrate the Icelandic Christmas tradition, Jolsboksflod at 6 p.m. There will be a reading of "The Christmas Book Flood" by Emily Kilgore. Each family will receive a wrapped book to read as a family. Refreshments will be available. This event is opened for all ages and registration is required. To register, stop by the library or call.
– Dec. 11: Adult book club will meet at 1 p.m. December's book is "The Family Game" by Catherine Steadman, a murder mystery set during the Christmas holiday. Coffee and tea will be served. This event is for ages 18 and up. Registration is required. To register, stop by the library and pick up the book.
– Dec. 14: Adults can craft marbleized Christmas ornaments as well as other Christmas-related crafts at 1 p.m. This event is for ages 18 and up. Registration is required. To sign up call the library.
– Dec. 22: There will be an interactive family movie night at 3:30 p.m. You will get a script and a bag of supplies to follow along throughout the movie. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
– Jan. 4: A used book sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
– Wednesdays until Dec. 20: Walking through the books for all ages will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Coffee and tea will be available after the walk. Registration is not required.
– Every Thursday from Nov. 30 to Jan. 4: A family book club will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The meeting will include discussion, a reading, and related activities or snacks. The book this month is "Bound for Home" by: Meika Hashimoto. This event is for 2nd grade children or older. Be sure to pick up the book when you register.
– 3rd Thursdays from Sept. to May: Teen entertainment for grades 5 to 12 after school till 4 p.m. Decembers event is Gifts and Goodies. (Bagel Bar)
– Rube Goldberg Machine Team: Help design and build a Rube Goldberg Machine to be entered into the official online contest. The meetings will be on Dec. 29: Brainstorming, Jan. 5: Construction, Jan. 12: Filming. The event is for grades K to 4th and registration is required.
• The Belpre Branch Library, 2012 Washington Blvd., will present the following events. For more information or to register, contact the library at 740-423-8381.
– Today: Children ages 5 to 12 can make a diamond painted snowflake at 4 p.m. The simple process can be done by anyone who can match colors with adorable results. Registration is required. Call the library to register.
– Dec 11: Teens and adults can come and make drop-in wooden gift tags between 2 and 6 p.m. There will be wooden gift tags you can decorate and add to your presents this year. No registration is required.
– Dec. 12: Something to talk about book club will be at 2 p.m. Discuss this month's book, "We Were Once A Family" by Roxanna Asgarian. This event is for ages 18 and up. No registration is required. Pick up the book at the library.
– Dec. 12: Teens ages 12 and up can sample holiday treats from around the world at 4 p.m. Registration is required. Call the library to register.
•Dec. 14: Children ages 12 and under can make wooden gift tags for Christmas gifts at 4 p.m. Registration is required. To register, call the library.
– Dec. 15: Adults and teens ages 15 and up can make a pieced paper 3-D holiday scene at 2 p.m. Registration is required so call the library to register.
– Dec. 15: This month's evening book club will be at 5 p.m. The book will be "Once Upon A Wardrobe" by Patti Callahan. The event is for ages 18 and up. Pick up the book at the library. No registration is required.
– Dec. 18: Adults and teens ages 12 and up can make decorative winter snow jars at 2 p.m. Registration is required so call the library to register.
– Dec. 21: Children ages 5 to 12 can paint a holiday canvas at 4 p.m. There will be different scenes to choose from, first come first serve with design choices. Registration is required.
– Dec. 22: Gather a team of 4 for Team Trivia night will be at 6 p.m. The event is for ages 12 and up. Registration is required.
– Dec. 26: Young adult book club will be at 4 p.m. The book in discussion is "One Way or Another" by Kara McDowell. Pick up your copy at the library today. This event is for ages 12 and up. No registration is required.
– Every Thursday: Homeschool Hangout will be held at 2 p.m. Weeks will alternate between the under-12 (U12) and over-12 (O12) age groups. No registration is required.
•Today: Homeschoolers under the age of 12 can come have some social time with their peers.
•Dec. 14: Homeschoolers over the age of 12 can come have some social time with their peers.
– Every Wednesday to the end of the year: A weekly teen pathfinder role-playing group for ages 12 to 18 will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Registration is required.
• The Marietta Branch Library, 615 Fifth St., will present the following events. For more information or to register, call 740-373-1057.
– Dec 8: Children ages 7 to 12 can decorate a wooden nutcracker from 3 to 5 p.m. Registration is required as space is limited to 15. All supplies are provided. Call the library Ext. 219 to register.
– Dec 9: Meet and take photos with Santa Claus from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Give Santa your letter and have a treat. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
– Dec 12: Washington County Fair Housing and Robin Bozian, former Project Managing Attorney for Southeastern Ohio Legal Services, will present a series of educational sessions on fair housing at noon.
– Dec 12: Make your own Holiday Confetti Party Poppers from 3 to 5 p.m. All supplies are provided. This event is open to all ages. No registration is required. For any questions, call the library.
– Dec 15: Children ages 5 to 12 can decorate a ceramic snowflake from 3 to 5 p.m. Registration is required as space is limited to 20. All supplies are provided. Call the library Ext. 219 to register.
– Dec. 18: The final film club will be at 4 p.m. The film will be "Tokyo Godfathers" with the Hoopla app. The event is for ages 18 and up with no registration required.
– Dec. 19: Create a winter themed button craft at 4 p.m. The craft will be gluing buttons on a framed canvas. This event is for ages 13 and up. Registration is required.
– Dec. 19: A puzzle competition will be held at 5:30 p.m. Teams of 3 to 4 people will combat time and other teams to win. If you don't have a team, sign up individually and you will be assigned one. The event is for ages 12 and up, registration is required.
– Every Wednesday:
Story Hour for children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers will be held at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Call the youth services department for more information.
– Every Thursday:
• Preschool movies for kids ages 2 to 6 will be shown at 3 p.m. Movies will last no longer than 30 minutes.
• Family Movie Afternoon is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. All movies are rated G or PG and will run no longer than 100 minutes. Open to all ages. Those under the age 7 must have a caregiver attend with them. Registration is not required. To find out the movie titles, call the library.
– Every Friday: Toddler Time featuring stories and crafts for children ages 18 months to 3 and their caregivers will be held at 10 a.m. For more information call the youth Services Department at the library.
– Loom hats for the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Cincinnati: Make loom hats that will be donated to guest families at the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Cincinnati. Participants ages 12 and up will meet on the Marietta Branch Mezzanine from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 28, and 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays through Dec. 29. All supplies will be provided.
– IT Specialist: An IT Specialist will be available to help with technology questions from 1 to 3:30 p.m on Tuesdays, and 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Fridays. They will help you learn how to use your cell phone, computer, tablet, the internet, or Microsoft Office programs.
• The New Matamoras Library, 100 Merchant St., will present the following events. For more information or to register, contact the library at 740-865-3386
– Dec. 13: Create a wooden snowman ornament at 4 p.m. All materials will be supplied. There will be a cookie bar to decorate or eat a snack. This event is for ages 8 and up. Registration is required. To sign up, go to the library or call.
– Dec. 14: Washington County Fair Housing and Robin Bozian, former Project Managing Attorney for Southeastern Ohio Legal Services, will present a series of educational sessions on fair housing at 4 p.m.
– Dec. 15: Come wear your ugly sweater during regular library hours. Get your picture taken in your ugly sweater and be entered in a raffle. All ages are welcome.
• A faith-based cancer support group will meet at noon on the second Monday of the month at Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave.
• A free men's breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the O'Neill Center. Donations will be accepted.
• The 1955 graduating class of Marietta High School will meet at 11:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday 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. to 12:30 p.m. on the first Friday of the month. All are welcome.
• 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 at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. All are welcome.
Health
• The Alzheimer's Association support group meetings in the area include: Marietta Support Group, 10 to 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Zumba classes will be held from 5:30 to 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 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. Also scheduled are: a free gentle yoga class at 10 a.m. Tuesdays; bridge at 1 p.m. Tuesdays; euchre at 1 p.m. Wednesdays; hand and foot cards at 1 p.m. Wednesdays; chair volleyball at 9 a.m first and fourth Wednesdays, except the second Wednesday of the month; Free afternoon at the movies at 1 p.m. Thursdays.
• 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. Dress is casual. Cost is a $5 per person donation with singles and couples welcome.