Meetings

¯ Torch Can Do!, the Buckeye Environmental Network and ACFAN (Athens County’s Future Action Network) will be hold a community meeting regarding what is happening at the K&H Injection Wells at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Coolville Elementary School, 26461 Main St., Coolville. For more information contact Roxanne Groff at 1-740-707-3610 or roxannegroff1227@gmail.com.

¯ The Washington County Behavioral Health Board will be meeting at 6 p.m. March 28 at 204 Davis Avenue, Marietta. The meeting room is located in the rear of the building next to the Board of Elections. Due to elevator issues at our office, the monthly meeting held by the Washington County Behavioral Health Board will be held at this location until further notice.

¯ Ludlow Township will hold its March meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at the Town Hall.

¯ The Barlow Township Trustees will hold their regular meetings at 8 a.m. the second Monday of each month at the Township Hall, 567 Warrior Drive, Vincent.

¯ The Belpre Township Trustees will hold their scheduled meetings at 6 p.m. the second Monday of every month at 335 Baker Road, Little Hocking.

¯ The Grandview Township Trustees will hold their monthly meetings at 6 p.m. on the following dates at the Township Building at 295 Cemetery Drive, New Matamoras:

– April 2

– May 7

– June 4

– July 2

– Aug. 6

– Sept. 10

– Oct. 1

– Nov. 5

– Dec. 3

¯ The Watertown Township Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Watertown Volunteer Fire Department.

¯ The Ludlow Township Board of Trustees will hold their regular meetings at 7:30 p.m. on the last day of each month at the Town Hall.

¯ TOPS 0399 Marietta will be meeting at 2:15 p.m. Tuesdays at the First Church of the Nazarene. Weigh-in is between 1:30 and 2:15 p.m.. Visitors are welcome, and the first meeting is free. Call Cindy at 740-629-2957 for details.

¯ The Newport Township Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month starting at 6:30 pm at the Newport Township Garage on the following dates:

– April 4

– May 2

– June 6

– July 3 due to holiday

– August 1

– Sept 5

– Oct 3

– Nov 7

– Dec 5

Events

¯ St. Mary Catholic School Lenten Fish Fry begins from 5-7 p.m. every Friday. Dine in, carry out and drive thru options available.

¯ Beverly American Legion Post 389, 5th Street Beverly, will hold a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. today. A meal for $12 includes fish, fries, and coleslaw. Music will follow from 7-10 p.m. The public is welcome.

¯ The Noble County Historical Society will be hosting a Yard Sale at the Ball-Caldwell Homestead Barn, 16 East St. Caldwell, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Items at the yard sale will include glassware, dishes, tools, books, music, picture frames. For more information call 740-581-2345.

¯ Belpre Heights Church, 720 Clement Ave., Belpre, will hold a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 9-11 a.m. Saturday.

¯ An Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday in Warren Township’s Inman-Liberty Park hosted by Tunnel United Methodist Church. Four age groups from toddlers to sixth graders. Refreshments and activities will follow in Tunnel UMC’s Multi-Purpose Building (where the Egg Hunt will be held if the weather is bad). The park is behind the church, and the church is behind the Warren Volunteer Fire Department at State Route 550 and Coffman Road. For more information, contact 740-350-0311.

¯ MOV’n Dragons will hold a pasta dinner fundraiser from 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Church of the Nazarene, 100 Mill Creek Road, Marietta. The meal includes your choice of meat sauce or vegetarian sauce, salad, bread and dessert. To-go containers are available. Tickets are $12 in advance or $14 at the door and $5 for children under 5 years of age. Tickets can be purchased from any team member or by calling 740-336-1140. The benefit will also have a silent auction.

¯ VFW Post 5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta, will hold a Sunday Breakfast from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday. A meal is $8 per person. For more information or carryout, call 740-374-9038.

¯ The Noble County Historical Society will be celebrating its 60th anniversary with an open house to view their collection of 1964 items, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25, 27 and 28. They will be showcased at the Historical Jail Museum, 419 West St, Caldwell, and is free to the public. A birthday party will be held this summer.

¯ The First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth Street, Marietta, will hold a free community meal from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Dine in or carryout.

¯ Ely Chapman Education Foundation will host a tasting table event from 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday. The menu will feature local produce.

¯ A ​​Euchre tournament will be held at 6 p.m. March 27 at the VFW on Pike Street. Admission is $5. Prizes awarded and alcoholic beverages available. Sponsored by the Washington County Democratic Women’s Club.

¯ VFW Post 5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta, will hold a fish fry from 5-7 p.m., March 29. A meal is $10 per person. For more information or carryout, call 740-374-9038.

¯ The Washington County Veterans Service Commission will be conducting a Vietnam Welcome Home Ceremony from 5-7 p.m. March 29, at Marietta College’s Dyson Baudo Recreation Center. This event is open to the public. Live music and food are provided. They are honoring anyone who served during the Vietnam War era, 1961-1975. For more information, call Bobby Fitzgerald at 740-568-9009 or visit the WCVSC Facebook page.

¯ The Beverly Eagles will hold an all-you-can-eat fish fry at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 29. For carryout, call 740-984-4733. Entertainment during the event will be by Misty Fry Karaoke.

¯ Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Easter Egg hunt at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 31, at the fire station, 102 Oak Grove Lane. Children through age 12 are invited.

¯ Marietta’s Earth Day celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1 at Armory Square. The free event will include live music, craft activities, green technologies, displays and demonstrations for children and adults.

¯ Local musicians The Troubadours are reuniting for the Washington State Foundation Student Emergency Fund. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

¯ Blessing Birds, an organization aimed at providing financial assistance where funds are usually lacking, will hold a Mental Health Help Benefit Fundraiser at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Belpre Bingo Hall, 133 Stone Road, Belpre. There will be a country store, 50/50, gift card raffle, cake raffle and concession stand. For any questions, call Lauren Allen at 740-315-2084.

¯ The Friends of Lawrence School are planning a reunion for June 1 at Frontier High School. The group has addresses for those that graduated from Lawrence School, but if the address has changed, people are asked to text the new address to Jeannie Henthorn at 740-236-8254. Anyone that ever attended Lawrence High School is invited. Invitations are being planned to go out mid-April. The reunion will include a country store, raffles, a meal and much more.

¯ 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

– Saturday: The Eclipse Party will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Stop by the library as they prepare for the eclipse coming up on April 8. There will be crafts and games set up around the library for everyone to enjoy at their own pace. This event is open to all ages, and no registration is required.

– March 25:

• At 9 a.m., join the library at the Cornerstone Inn, 201 Fifth St., Beverly, for a stroll down memory lane. This will be an open discussion on a certain topic. This month they are going to be discussing food and local restaurants. A morning beverage will be provided. This event is open to teens and adults, and no registration is required.

• Join the library at 3:30 p.m. as they combine two great things into one exciting event. They will be watching a movie and playing a game of bingo. This event is for teens and adults. No registration is required.

– March 26: At 6 p.m., join the library at Riverbend Family Dining, 415 Fifth St., Beverly, as NASA Solar System Ambassador Program volunteer Tyler Hines will discuss the newest news from NASA and prepare them for the eclipse. A drink and appetizer will be provided. This event is for teens and adults. No registration is required.

– March 28: At 6 p.m., come learn about the greenhouse at Waterford High School, 330 Main St., Waterford. The Wolf Creek FFA will be available to discuss their hydro-garden. This event is for teens and adults, and registration is required.

– Every Second Monday: At 4:30 p.m. there will be an informal book discussion at Lock #4 Coffee Shop, 123 Third St., Beverly. A small drink will be provided by the Library.

– Every Wednesday through April 24:

¯ The Breakfast Club Story Time begins at 8:15 a.m. and is for children ages 2-6 who are accompanied by an adult. Story Time will include stories, crafts, games and music. The story time will include a small breakfast snack. The library will be closed at this time, so they ask those attending to use the back door.

¯ Starting at 10:30 a.m., Baby Bookworms will meet. Baby Bookworms is a story/play time for children 2 and under who are accompanied by an adult.

¯ Starting at 3:15 p.m. “Once Upon a Time We…,” an after-school fun time for ages 6-12, will begin meeting. Topics for this event will change each week and activities may include crafts, games or books. No registration is required.

– Every First Thursday: Starting at 6 p.m., teens and adults are invited to learn about basic hand-sewing techniques. This is part of the Let’s Get Crafty program.

– Every Third Thursday:

• At 6 p.m., stop in and make Granny Squares using a Crochet Circle. The Granny Squares will be collected to make a blanket that will then be donated to a worthy cause. Hooks and yarn will be provided. If you don’t know how to crochet, they will teach you. This event is for teens and adults. CAL (Crochet Along at the Library) will meet every third Thursday at 6 pm. No registration is required.

– Every First Saturday: Anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., the Builders Club will be meeting. They will set up a kit for everyone to work on together. They will also have some blocks for people to do an independent build. This event is for ages 5 and up and is an “at-your-own-pace” program.

• 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.

– March 22 and 29: The library’s Family Book Club will meet from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays. The book club is designed for second-grade children or older and their families. Each meeting will include a reading, a discussion and related activities. They will be reading two graphic novels; “Stargazing and Lo” and “Behold.” Call the library to register and reserve a copy of the book. Attendees who participate in the book club will receive a pair of eclipse glasses.

– March 28: From 3-5 p.m., bring your family and come play board games. This family event is open to all ages. Registration is required.

¯ Salem Township Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fish fry from 4-7 p.m. March 29. The menu is fish, fries, green beans, applesauce, hotdogs, bread and butter and desserts and drinks. Eat-in or take out is available and the cost is a donation

– April 4: The library will hold a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4.

– Every Monday or Tuesday: Story Time at the Barlow Branch is at 10:15 Mondays or Tuesdays for Newborns through Pre-School. Registration is required.

• Topics for March: March 18 and 19 – Wind; and March 25 and 26 – Easter.

– Third Thursdays through May: Teen entertainment for grades five to 12 after school until 4 p.m.

– Every Fourth Thursday: The Junior ALLY Club will meet after school from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Busing will be provided for a limited number of students. Busing options will require calling the library to sign up and sending a note to the school in advance. For more information or to sign up, contact the library. **Junior ALLY Club is open to local homeschool families too! Just drop your child off at the library by 3:45 p.m.**

– Every Friday: A gaming hour will be held at 4 p.m. for ages 8-18. Participants must reserve their spot in advance and must be picked up no later than 5:30 p.m. The space will be limited to eight people max. Spots will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Grab a group of friends and reserve your spot. A variety of video games will be provided to choose from each week.

• 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: At 4 p.m., kids in grades K-5 can show off their Lego-building skills with the library’s Lego collection. Need some inspiration? They’ll show a movie with your favorite master builders while you build. Registration is required.

– Friday: At 6 p.m., join the library for Disney Name That Tune for the whole family. Be our guest and show off your skills with your family or team of up to six friends. Registration is required.

– March 25: At 2 p.m., adults and teens ages 12 and up can make colorful diamond-painted suncatchers to welcome spring. Registration is required.

– March 26: The YA Book Club will meet at 5 p.m. Young adult readers ages 12 and up can join the library for this month’s book club in reading, “The Raven Boys” by Maggie Stiefvater. No registration is required. Pick up a copy at the desk today.

– March 28: At 4 p.m., kids in grades K-5 can join the library and make their own delicious dessert “sushi” with bananas. Registration is required.

– March 29:

• At 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 29, kids up to age 10 can join the library for crafts and two age-specific egg hunts. Kids up to age 5 will hunt first, followed by older kids. Registration is required.

• Join Jed for a tricky trivia night at 6 p.m. This month is not themed. This will be a Kahoot Trivia, so please bring one internet-enabled device for each person attending. Registration is required.

– March 30: At 11 a.m, come have a blast singing, playing and moving with your little one. The music circles are led by Martha Webster, music educator and National Board-certified music therapist. This event is for children ages 2-4 with a grownup, and registration is required.

– Every Monday: At 10:30 a.m., kids under 3 and their grownups are invited to come for a 30-minute story time experience. This program features developmentally appropriate stories, songs and activities for the littlest library patrons. No registration is required.

– Every Wednesday: The Teen Pathfinder Role-Playing Group will meet at 4 p.m.; 12- to 18-year-olds can join the group for adventure and snacks. Registration is required.

– Every Thursday: At 2 p.m., homeschoolers under the age of 12 can come hang out for some social time with their peers. No registration is required.

– Every Friday: At 10:30 a.m., kids ages 3 to 5 and their grownups are invited to come for a fun and educational introduction to the alphabet and the world around them. Each week will feature a letter or theme, and families will have the opportunity to take home an enrichment packet to continue their learning throughout the week. No 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.

– Friday: Between 2-5 p.m., stop in to paint and decorate an artificial easter egg. This event is open to all ages, and no registration is required.

– Saturday: From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the library will host a puzzle exchange. People may drop off puzzles Thursday and Friday, March 21 and 22. Puzzles are as is, so users beware. Each person will receive a voucher for each puzzle dropped off. Puzzles cannot have any nudity or profanity. Leftover puzzles will be donated.

– March 25: From 3-5 p.m., stop by the library for their final international holiday. Try a traditional sweet and snacks, make a craft and learn about Holi, the Festival of Colors. All ages are welcome, and no registration is required.

– March 26: At 5:30 p.m., gather yourself a team of three to four people and join in the Puzzle Competition. Five teams will combat time and other teams to reign as puzzler extraordinaire. Don’t have a team? Register as an individual, and they’ll make a team. This event is for ages 12-102, and registration is required.

– March 27: The Literary Ladies Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. This book club reads cozy, wholesome and inspirational books. March’s book is “Mrs. Porter Calling” by AJ Pearce. This event is for ages 18 and up. To register, stop by the library and check out a copy of the book or borrow on the Hoopla or Libby apps.

– March 30: Anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., stop by and build a stuffed bunny. This event is for ages 4-10 and registration is required.

– The library will hold several art classes throughout March and April to introduce patrons of all ages to the joy of creating art. Different media will be used on different days. The art created at these free classes will be displayed at “Art in the Alley” in May.

• Saturday, March 23, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., come create a piece of canvas art.

• Friday, March 29 between 3-5 p.m., create a Splatter Silhouette with Watercolors.

– Every Monday: Stop by the library from 3-5 p.m. to learn about and explore black inventors throughout history. Make a craft based on their inventions and read about their lives to celebrate Black History Month. This drop-in event is open to all ages and no registration is required.

-Every other Monday: Art Exploration will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is open to all ages, and no 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. No registration is required. Call the youth services department for more information.

– Topics for March: March 20, Earth Day; March 27, Bunnies and Eggs.

– Topics for April: April 3, Rain and Mud; April 10, Birds; April 17, Frogs; April 24, Bugs.

– Topics for May: May 1, Butterflies; May 8, Mother’s Day; May 15, Flowers.

– 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.

• Afterschool Movies are every 4-5:30 p.m. All movies are rated G or PG and will run no longer than 100 minutes. You may call the children’s department to inquire about the movie titles. Popcorn and bottled water will be served. Open to all ages. Those ages 7 and under must have a caregiver attend with them. No registration is required.

– Every Friday: Toddler Time featuring stories and crafts for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers will be held at 10 a.m. No registration is required. For more information, call the Youth Services Department at the library.

– March topics: March 22, Earth Day; March 29, Bunnies and Eggs.

– April topics: April 5, Rain and Mud; April 12, Birds; April 19, Frogs; April 26, Bugs.

– May topics: May 3, Butterflies; May 10, Mother’s Day; May 17, Flowers.

– Every Second Saturday: Leftover Craft Events will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come see the assortment available including Paint by Sticker, Friendship Bracelets, Mandalas, and Character Drawing. Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and stay for as long as you’d like (or until the library closes), as well as collect supplies and take them home to complete your project. All supplies are provided. These events are open to all ages, and no registration is required.

– IT Specialist: An IT Specialist will be available to help with technology questions from 1-3:30 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 Branch Library, 100 Merchant St. offers a Story Hour for kids age 2-6, every Wednesday. It focuses on stories, crafts, socialization and other activities aimed at improving fine motor skills. Space is limited, so registration is required by calling 740-865-3386.

• Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta, will be offering two 13-week Grief Recovery Support Groups from noon to 1:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., through April 9. Each session, the group will watch a video, featuring personal stories of those grieving, and hear encouraging information from the grief recovery expert. They will also have a discussion/sharing time together. For more information, contact the church at 740-373-6478.

• 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., Marietta.

• 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.

• The Washington County Bar Association and volunteer attorneys are offering a free advice clinic from 6-8 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. The clinic will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta (enter through the back door off the alley behind the church from Wooster Street). Walk-ins 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, 10-11:30 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 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 5:30-6 p.m. Visitors are welcome, and the first meeting is free. Call Cindy at 740-629-2957 for details.

Classes/Workshops/Programs/Seminars

¯ The Career Center will hold babysitting training from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 27. It is $45 per person and will last 4 hours. Due to its hands-on structure, class size is limited. For further information on the Babysitting Safety Training course contact The Career Center at 740-373-6283 or visit thecareercenter.net. The Career Center’s Adult Technical Training Center is located on State Route 676.

• 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 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.

• The YMCA of Marietta will be holding free Western Dance Lessons from 7-9 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information call 740-374-7030.