Meetings

¯ The Washington County Behavioral Health Board Program Planning and Oversight committee meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. Nov. 7. All interested members of the public are welcome and encouraged to come. For more information, contact the Washington County Behavioral Health Board at (740) 374-6990.

¯ Highland Ridge Water will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Water Office, 1330 Highland Ridge Rd., Lowell. All water members are welcome. For more information, call 740-376-0337.

¯ The next regular meeting of the OneOhio Region 12 Committee will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike St., Marietta. The purpose of this meeting is to establish the 2025 timetable for Region 12. Questions regarding these meetings should be directed to Michelle Hyer, program manager, at mhyer@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-1025.

¯ The Reno Area Water and Sewer District Board will be having its regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Reno Water Office, 170 Mount Tom Road. The public is welcome to attend.

¯ The Muskingum Township Trustees and the Oak Grove Fire Department will be hosting an informational meeting concerning the EMS levy which is up for renewal next year. They are seeking feedback from residents to determine the best way to move forward with the levy. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 19, at the Oak Grove Fire House.

¯ The Washington County Behavioral Health Board will hold its next board meeting at 6 p.m. Dec. 12. All interested members of the public are welcome and encouraged to come. For more information, contact the Washington County Behavioral Health Board at (740) 374-6990.

¯ The District 18 Ohio Public Works Fiscal Year 2026 (Round 39) Executive Committee meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at Buckeye Hills Regional Council. The purpose of this meeting is to review and approve the Fiscal Year 2026 (Round 39) State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) and the Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP) slate of projects. Questions regarding this program should be directed to Jada Riley, Development Specialist III/District 18 Liaison, via email at jriley@buckeyehills.org or via phone at 740-376-7636. To learn more about Buckeye Hills Regional Council, visit www.buckeyehills.org, call 740-374-9436 or 1-800-331-2644 (toll-free), or email info@buckeyehills.org.

¯ The Washington County Behavioral Health Board will hold its next board meeting from 6-7 p.m. Thursday Jan. 23, at 1115 Gilman Ave., Second Floor, Marietta. All interested members of the public are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact the Washington county behavioral health board at (740)-374-6990.

¯ The Barlow Township Trustees will meet at 8 a.m. the second Monday of the month at the Township Hall, 567 Warrior Drive, Vincent.

¯ The Belpre Township Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. the second Monday of the month at 335 Baker Road, Little Hocking.

¯ The Village of Lowell Board of Public Affairs will meet at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of the month; Nov. 11 and Dec. 9, at the Village Office Building, 308 Walnut St., Lowell.

¯ The Village of Lowell Council will meet at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month; Nov. 12 and Dec. 10, at the Village Office Building, 308 Walnut St., Lowell.

¯ The Grandview Township Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. today and Dec. 3 at the Township Building at 295 Cemetery Drive, New Matamoras.

¯ The Watertown Township Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Watertown Volunteer Fire Department.

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

¯ TOPS 0399 Marietta will meet 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 meet at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 2, 2025, Feb. 6, 2025, March 6, 2025, April 3, 2025, May 1, 2025, June 5, 2025, July 3, 2025, Aug. 7, 2025, Sept. 4, 2025, Oct. 2, 2025, Nov. 6, 2025 and Dec. 4, 2025 at the Newport Community Building.

¯ The Reno Boy Scouts of America Troop #200 is in the process of recruiting new scouts ages 10-and-a-half and older and will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Reno Community Center. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, call Dan at 304-916-4780 or Don at 740-374-5038.

Events

¯ The First Presbyterian Church of Marietta will hold its annual Election Day soup and sandwich luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. The church is located on the corner of Fourth and Wooster Streets, Marietta, and is handicap accessible. The cost is $7 for a bowl of homemade soup, sandwich, dessert and drink. Proceeds from the lunch will be given to EVE, Inc., our local crisis prevention center.

¯ The Beverly Methodist Church, 700 Park St., Beverly, will have its annual Election Day Dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. today. The traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be $12. Carry out will be available by calling 740-984-2100.

¯ Belpre Heights Church, 720 Clement Ave., Belpre, will be holding a church sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 and 8 and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. The sale will include baby items and furniture, camping, horse tack, saddle, home decor, fishing, hunting, Christmas decorations, etc. No clothes will be at the sale.

¯ A baked steak or pork tenderloin dinner will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at Macksburg Church on Mechanic Street in Macksburg. Carryout dinners only. Meals are $13 and include a full meal and dessert. The dinner is sponsored by the Macksburg Women’s Group. For more information, contact Debbie at 740-568-8940.

¯ Beverly/Waterford and surrounding communities will be joining together for a Hurricane Christmas Relief Drive at the American Legion in Beverly from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Food trucks will be available from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. as well as Big D Karaoke by Deidre from 1-4 p.m. For a full list of what needs to be donated, visit https://tinyurl.com/uuswrphb. Volunteers are also needed to sort and load donations. If you are able to help, call or text 740-350-7044 for scheduling and further details.

¯ The Washington County Health Department will host the free Healthy Lungs 5K Run and Walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Indian Acres Park in Marietta. This event is free to the public and people can register by visiting the website https://www.washingtongov.org/844/Tobacco-Free. You may also register the day of the event beginning at 9 a.m.

¯ Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta, will hold a clothing giveaway from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Free clothing, housewares, games, shoes, books and more will be available. A take out lunch will also be provided.

¯ Pleasant Hill Church, 7243 Stanlyville Road, will hold their annual Turkey Dinner from 4-6:30 p.m. Nov. 9. The menu includes turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, a roll and dessert. Donation are accepted.

¯ The American Legion Post 389 will host a United States Marine Corps Birthday Bash celebrating 249 years at 6 p.m. Nov. 9, in the Post 389 banquet hall in Beverly. Happy hour will be from 6-7 p.m. Bring a covered dish as there will be a potluck style buffet. A DJ will be providing entertainment, a “beat the dealer” dice table will be open and 50/50 tickets will be sold the day of. A cake cutting ceremony will be at 7 p.m. This event is open to the public and all are invited to attend. Contact Jonathan Tucker or Ray Currey on Facebook if you have any questions.

¯ The 20th Annual Heritage Quilt Show will be held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 9 through Nov. 17, at the Blennerhassett Museum, 137 Juliana St., Parkersburg. Admission to the museum is $4 for adults and $2 for children 4 through 12. With admission, you can enjoy the historical artifacts in the museum as well as the quilts on display. The theme for this year’s show is “Patriotism”. Categories in the show also include large quilts, small quilts, miniature quilts and antique quilts (not judged). Prizes will be awarded for Overall Best of Show, Best of Show-Hand Quilted, Best of Show-Machine Quilted-Manual, Best of Show Machine Quilted-Computerized, People’s Choice Award, Superintendent’s Choice Award and Best Theme Award. Registration forms are available at the museum or by contacting the museum at 304-420-4800 or Brenda Wentzel at 304-428-3544. At 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, there will also be a program featuring a Quilts of Valor presentation.

¯ Aurelius Masonic Lodge No. 308 will hold a community breakfast from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 10, at the Lower Salem Community Building. Donations are accepted.

¯ Mary’s House will hold their Bag and Basket Bingo at the St. Bernard Social Hall, 309 7th St., State Route 339, Beverly, Sunday, Nov. 10. Doors open at 1 p.m. and games begin at 2 p.m. Tickets for games will be sold at the door 20 for $20. The event will also include a 50/50 drawing, concession stand and raffle. Proceeds will go to benefit Mary’s House. Mary’s House serves expectant mothers as they learn to care for themselves and their newborn children. For more information about Mary’s House or this event, visit their website at maryshouseoh.com, email maryshouseoh@gmail.com or call them at 740-960-9944.

¯ Christian music artist Mark Bishop will be performing at Little Hocking Church, 20 Federal Rd., Little Hocking at 6 p.m. Sunday Nov. 10.

¯ The Warren Local Athletic Boosters 2025 300 Club Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 15, at the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center at Marietta College. Tickets will go on sale December 1. For tickets, to sponsor, donate or for additional information, contact Renee Miller at 740-350-5737.

¯ 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

– 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:

¯ 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.

– 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.

– Every Thursday: The library will be holding beginner line dancing classes at 6:30 p.m., with Donnie Allen as instructor. The cost is $16 total for the four sessions. This event is for teens and adults. Registration is required.

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

• Gilman United Methodist, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta will hold a grief share meeting from 12-1:30 p.m. Thursdays from Aug. 22 until Nov. 14.

• The Belpre Ministerial Alliance Fellowship will be hosting a community Thanksgiving church service at 7 p.m. Sunday Nov. 24. All churches in the community will come together for this service, with pastors from each church participating as well as the Pioneer Church choir. This year the event will be hosted at Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 873 Farson St., Belpre, with Pastor Rick Hastings as the host Pastor. For further information you may contact Pastor Rick Hastings at 740-336-0111 or 740-423-5890.

• 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.

• Brownsville Church of Christ will hold their Gospel Meetings at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Oct. 28 through Nov. 1. Each meeting will feature different speakers: Monday – Tony Huntsman, Tuesday – Micah Webb, Wednesday – Jeremy Joy, Thursday – Brian Price and Friday – Rick Fleeman. Brownsville Church of Christ’s regular services include morning Bible study at 9:45 a.m., morning worship services at 10:30 a.m., evening worship services at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m.

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

• 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.