Washington County Family and Children First council meeting

Washington County Family and Children First council meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. April 15, at the Washington County E.O.C. office, 204 Davis Ave., Suite C. For more information, call 740-376-7081.

WSCO Board of Trustees meeting

The Washington State College of Ohio Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00 pm in room H108 of the Main Building.

Buckeye Hills Regional Advisory council meeting

The Buckeye Hills Regional Advisory council will meet at 10 a.m. April 29, at the Marietta Shrine Club, 249 Pennsylvania Ave., Marietta. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Janie Collins, program development coordinator at jcollins@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-1039. 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.

Spring Unique Boutique

The Zonta Club of the MOV will hold its annual Spring Unique Boutique from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Reno Community Center, 260 Sandhill Road, Marietta. Donations of gently used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes, coats, jewelry, purses, accessories and more will be accepted from April 6-9 from 4-8 p.m. at the Reno Community Center. Prior to those dates, clothing may be dropped off at Advantage Real Estate and McCarthy Real Estate during regular business hours. Saturday there will be a bag sale where you may stuff a 13-gallon trash bag with clothes for $10 per bag. Concessions will be available. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Zonta Club’s service projects. For more information, call 1-740-516-2261.

Hike and hangout event

A community hike and hangout event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the shelter and main parking area of the Broughton Nature Preserve, 615 Ohio 821, off Ohio 60, near Marietta. The event is open to the public and is free of charge. Hot foods and beverages will be served at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. around the campfire. Self-guided walking on asphalt paths, bicycling, hiking on various length marked trails, free disc golf lessons for beginners, a disc golf putting contest, a “Closest to the Basket” contest, door prizes and more will be available. Prizes were donated by Serenity Now Hair Salon of Marietta, Over the Moon Pizza and Pub in Marietta and ZENERGY Massage of Belpre. Main Sponsors are AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans, Marietta Elks Lodge and Make-it-Go Disc Golf. For more information, contact Bruce Edward Haas at 740-629-1277.

Blessing Birds Fundraiser

Blessing Birds is holding a fundraiser from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Marietta Elementary School, to raise funds to help in the community. Blessing Birds is a non-profit with 501c3 status. Blessing Birds assists with Book Fairs, Santa Shop, Sports Fees, etc. They also do random acts of kindness and help wherever help is needed. There will be a country store, raffle, 50/50 drawing, concessions and activities for the kids.

2026 Washington County 4-H Endowment Dinner and Auction

The 2026 Washington County 4-H Endowment Dinner and Auction will be Saturday at the Washington County Jr. Fair Building. Tickets are $30, must be purchased in advance, and are limited to 300. A table of 8 can be reserved for $300. Doors open at 5 p.m. for the silent auction. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. with the live auction starting at 7:30 p.m. Dinner includes a choice of grilled NY strip steak or grilled chicken breast with apple sauce, a baked potato, coleslaw, green beans, roll, dessert and beverages. The dinner proceeds go towards 4-H trips, camps, and other learning experiences along with training for adult volunteers. To purchase tickets, call a committee member or the OSU Extension Office at 740-376-7431. A table of 8 can be reserved by filling out this form (https://bit.ly/2026tablereservation) and submitting it to the Extension Office with payment by Friday, March 27. All auction bid numbers will be distributed at the door the night of the event. Follow the Facebook page 4HEndowment to learn more about the Washington County 4-H Endowment and to see some of the auction items as they become available.

Steak fry

Beverly Eagles will hold a steak fry at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. A meal is $15. Grilled chicken dinners will also be available. For carry-out, call 740-984-4733. Entertainment will be provided by Sons Of the Milkmen.

71st annual Waterford FFA Banquet

The 71st annual Waterford FFA Banquet will be at 6 p.m. April 15, at the Waterford High School Gymnasium. Make your reservations by April 3. Waterford FFA will also be accepting donations toward the banquet. Contributions made will be used for awards and scholarships, you may mail donations to P.O. Box 67, Waterford, OH 45786. For more information, contact 740-984-2373.

Buckeye State Button Society Spring Show

The Buckeye State Button Society presents Hearts Full of Buttons from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 18 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19, at the Carlisle Inn, Sugarcreek. Explore collectible garment buttons, nationwide dealers and competitive displays. Admission is $5 and kids under 18 are free. For more information, visit ohiobuttons.org.

Jigsaw puzzle event

First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta, will hold a jigsaw puzzle event from 2-5 p.m. April 19. You may choose one of four puzzles to work on. There is no charge but you are welcome to bring a snack to share. All ages are welcome to come and the church is handicap accessible. Enter through the church parking lot door.

Chicken pie dinner

Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta will hold a chicken pie dinner from 4:30-6 p.m. April 24. Dinner is $12 per person and includes chicken pie, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, green beans and dessert. You may dine in or carry out. You can order by calling the church at 740-373-6478 by April 19.

BBQ ribs dinner

A BBQ ribs dinner will be held from 5-7 p.m. April 24, at at VFW Post #5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta. A meal is $15 per person and includes bbq ribs, baked beans, macaroni salad and rolls. For more information or for carry-out, call 740-374-9038.

Earth Day Celebration

Marietta’s Earth Day Celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25, at Armory Square. There will be crafts, activities and educational displays focused on the environment including the return of the raptors, native fish and river turtles. The event is free for all ages. Entertainment will be by High Schools that Rock.

Trash to Art and More Show

The Trash to Art and More Show will be April 26 at Armory Square. Find raw materials in the waste basket or recycling bin to make art. Your entry may be decorative, functional, artsy or all of the above. Prizes will be given. Bring entries to the Trash to Art Entry Table at Armory Square by 10 a.m. on April 26.

Community breakfast

A community breakfast will be held from 8-10 a.m. April 26 at VFW Post #5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta. For more information or for carry-out, call 740-374-9038.

Mother’s Day Dinner

Fearing Township Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Mother’s Day Dinner at 11 a.m. May 10, at 1975 Stanleyville Road, Whipple. Admission is $12 and $6 for children. Dinner includes baked steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and dessert.

Marietta Township School Reunion

The Marietta Township School Reunion will be held at noon May 16, at the Marietta Township Community Building in Reno. The reunion includes former students and teachers of Reno, Sand Hill, Goose Run, Jennings Hill, Cornerville, Barker, Yankeeburg and Eight Mile Schools. Chicken, ham, coffee, tea and table service will be provided. Bring a covered dish to share as well as memorabilia of your school and community. Committee members will be there at 11 a.m. to greet everyone. For more information, call Sandy Schafer at 740-525-9507 or Cheri Seevers at 740-525-0627.

120th Waterford High School Alumni Banquet

The 120th Waterford High School Alumni Banquet will be held May 23, at Waterford High School. Tours of the school will begin at 4:30 p.m., seating begins at 5:45 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and must be bought by May 9. Tickets can be purchased at the following locations: Waterford Commercial Savings Bank, Citizens Bank in Beverly, Wainwright’s Jewelry and Jukebox Pizza. You may also purchase your ticket by sending a check or money order payable to the Waterford Alumni Association to: Wanda Morris, Treasurer, 723 Mitchell Ave. Apt. B2, Beverly, OH 45715. For more information, call: 740-350-9642.

GriefShare Program

Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Avenue, in Marietta, will be offering a 13-week GriefShare program in the church’s Fellowship Hall, from 12-1:30 p.m. through May 7. At GriefShare you find a safe, comforting place where you can talk with others about your grief. You will find support, direction, and guidance on how to make it through. Each week you view a 30-minute video filled with guidance and gain personal recovery tips through your workbook. To register, contact 740-373-6478 or 740-373-8643.

Zumba Classes

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.

Free Western Dance Lessons

The YMCA of Marietta will hold free western dance Lessons from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. For more information call 740-374-7030.