Meetings

¯ The Washington County Behavioral Health Board will hold its next board meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 27. All interested members of the public are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact the Washington County Behavioral Health Board at 740-374-6990 or visit their Facebook page Recovery is Beautiful.

¯ The Washington County Republican Women’s Club will attend the Marietta Memorial Hospital’s Heart Month Luncheon Feb. 28 in lieu of the regular second Monday meeting. Members are asked to make their own reservation for the luncheon through the MMH website. For questions, please call 740-336-4750.

¯ The Lowell-Adams Joint Fire Department will meet at 5:30 p.m. the third Sunday of the month, Feb. 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21, at the L-A Fire Dept.

¯ The Muskingum Township trustees will meet at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month (except Sept. 2) with odd months meetings held at the Townhall and even months at the Oak Grove Fire Department. A schedule of meetings can be found at muskingumtwp.org.

¯ 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 Council will meet at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Village Office Building, 308 Walnut St., Lowell.

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

¯ The Reno Area Water and Sewer District Board will hold their regularly scheduled meetings at 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21 and Nov. 18, at the Reno Water Office, 170 Mount Tom Road. Public is welcome.

¯ 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

¯ Beverly Eagles will hold an All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry from 5:30-7 p.m. today. A meal is $12. For carry out, call 740-984-4733. Entertainment will be by Misty Frye Karaoke.

¯ Our Lady of Mercy CWC is taking ticket orders for the Cabin Fever Buster Dinner from 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Our Lady of Mercy Social Hall. The cost for adults is $15 and $8 for children under 10. To purchase tickets, contact Kathy at (740) 350-3496. Tickets will not be sold at the door. The meal is eat-in or carry-out. The meal will consist of baked steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, homemade noodles, coleslaw, dinner rolls, homemade pies, coffee, iced tea, and lemonade.

¯ Matamoras #374, Free and Accepted Masons, 301 Main St., New Matamoras, is holding a community breakfast buffet from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. 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 Communities, and local charities.

¯ AARP Tax-Aide is offering free tax return preparation for all taxpayers on Mondays and Thursdays starting Feb. 3 to April 10. Schedule appointments by calling Washington County Library (Main Branch) at 740-373-1057. No walk-ins are accepted. Taxpayers should bring all their tax documents, including any letters from the IRS along with a copy of last year’s tax return plus picture ID and Social Security cards for all family members.

¯ The Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual Free Throw Contest at 12 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at St. Mary Catholic School in Marietta. The competition is open to male and females, ages 9-14 (age as of Jan. 1 this year) and every student in the area is welcome to participate. This is a local and district contest, so winners will have the opportunity to compete at the regional level with a chance to advance to the State competition. Applications are available the day of completion and require a parent/guardian signature. If you have any questions, contact Vince Stollar at vstollar@suddenlink.net or 740-350-4612.

¯ Beverly Eagles will hold a steak fry at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8. For carry-out, call 740-984-4733. Entertainment will be by the band 5 Spot.

¯ Oak Grove Volunteer Fire and EMS will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the fire station, 102 Oak Grove Lane, Marietta. Cost is a donation.

¯ Mary’s House will be holding a Bag and Basket Bingo Fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 23, at the St. Bernard Catholic Church Social Hall, 307 Seventh St., Beverly. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the event starts at 2 p.m. The cost for 20 games is $20. Tickets will only be sold at the door. A 50/50 drawing, concession stand and raffle will also be available.

¯ The Washington County Republicans will host their annual Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Marietta Shrine Club. Guest speaker is Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber. Faber has served as Ohio State Senator and State Representative before becoming State Auditor in 2019. His office is responsible for overseeing 5,900 state and local agencies, investigating fraud as well as providing financial services to local governments. The dinner will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and can be reserved until Feb. 17th by calling 740-336-4750.

¯ Beverly Eagles will hold an All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry from 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 28. A meal is $12. For carry-out, call 740-984-4733. Entertainment will be by Misty Frye Karaoke.

¯ 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. 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 p.m. 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 a.m. Mondays or Tuesdays for newborns through preschool. Registration is required.

– Every Thursday: The library will hold 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.

– The library will hold a fun art project called Painting Without Looking at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, in the library meeting room for kids age 7-12. The class will be led by local reuse and repurpose expert Annie Warmke. Kids will be shown how to create a river themed painting without looking and then create fish from fun items. Artwork will be on display May 10-11 at the Art in the Alley Show on the library lawn. Artwork will be returned to the artist immediately following the closing of the art show. Space is limited, so register in the Children’s Department or by calling 740-373-1057 ext. 219.

– The library and The Castle have joined forces to bring an even better “Book Club for Kids”, renamed the “Young Historians Book Club.” All books and associated hands-on activities being utilized in the club will also explore how these books are connected to local people and historical events in the Pioneer City and the Mid-Ohio Valley. The book club will meet in February, April, June, August, and October at the Marietta Branch Library. Attend one, or attend them all. The Young Historians Book Club will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, and includes activities and discussion based on the book “Danger Along the Ohio” by Patricia Willis. This event is open to ages 9-12. Registration is required by stopping by the Youth Services Department at the Marietta Branch and checking out a copy of the book to read before the event.

– 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 from 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.

• A 13-week GriefShare Program will be offered at Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta, from 12-1:30 p.m. Feb.13 to May 8, in the Fellowship Hall. At GriefShare, you’ll find a safe, comforting place where you can talk with others about your grief. You’ll find support, direction, and guidance on how to make it through. You will hear insights from grief recovery experts; meet others who understand what you’re going through; learn practical tips for navigating your grief and discover the 6 signs of healing. Facilitators are Vivian Brown, Mary Huffman and Debbie Mincks. To pre-register, contact the church office at 740-373-6478 or Vivian Brown at 740-373-8643.

• 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’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., with facilitator Krissy Kearns, 937-974-2387; Belpre Chamber of Commerce, 1-2:40 p.m. second Mondays at 713 Park Drive, with 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.