OneOhio Region 12 committee meeting

The OneOhio Region 12 committee meeting will be at 10 a.m. today held virtually via Teams. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the OneOhio Recovery Foundation Round 2 Grant Applications. OneOhio’s Regional Board meetings are open to the public; however, upcoming agendas may include grantee discussions, which will take place in closed executive session. Members of the public interested in attending the meeting can join in-person at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. Individuals interested in attending or with questions regarding this meeting should contact Kylee Nichols, development specialist, at knichols@buckeyehills.org. 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.

Loaded baked potato dinner

VFW Post #5108 will hold a loaded baked potato dinner from 5-7 p.m. today at 319 Pike St., Marietta. A meal is $8 per person and includes a baked potato with a choice of nine different toppings. A bowl of chili will be $2. For more information or for carry-out, call 740-374-9038.

Help Me Grow Community Baby Shower

The Help Me Grow Community Baby Shower will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Marietta Knights of Columbus Hall, 312 Franklin St., Marietta. This free community event is designed for expectant mothers and families with infants and toddlers, offering information on local resources and services to support families throughout their parenting journey. Attendees can enjoy developmental screenings, car seat safety checks, door prizes, complimentary “mommy massages”, snacks and a variety of giveaways from participating vendors. The event is co-sponsored by Washington County Family & Children First’s Help Me Grow Program and CareSource. For more information, call 740-376-7081.

Washington County Historical Society open house

The Washington County Historical Society will have an open house from 1-4 p.m. Saturday at 346 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, on the second floor.

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 the band AMIX.

Mother’s Day Dinner

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

Mother’s Day Dinner

A Mother’s Day Dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Henry’s Catholic Church, State Route 145, Harriettsville, Lower Salem. A meal is $15 for adults and $7 for children age 10 and under. The menu includes chicken, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, homemade noodles, applesauce, rolls, dessert, coffee and other beverages. You may dine in or carry out. Take outs will be available in the basement. For more information, contact Debbie Biehl at 740-373-2882.

Belpre City School District special meeting

The President of the Board of Education is calling for a special meeting of the Belpre City School District, which will be held at 11 a.m. May 11, at the Stone Administration/Early Learning Center. This meeting is a special meeting of the Belpre City School District Board of Education in executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual, unless the employee, official, licensee, or regular individual requests a public hearing by division (G)(1) of section 121.22 of the Revised code. Matters required to be kept confidential by federal law, federal rules, or state statutes by division (G)(5) of section 121.22 of the Revised Code. There will be no public participation or voted items during this special meeting in the executive session.

“Family Research and Trees” workshop

The Washington County Historical Society Archives will hold a “Family Research and Trees” free beginners hands-on computer workshop on May 16, at 346 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, in the old Children’s Home, in the north wing, on the second floor. Space is limited, call 740-525-4841.

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.

Baked steak dinner

The Graysville and Community Volunteer Fire Department will hold a baked steak dinner at 4:30 p.m. May 16, at 38851 State Route 26, Graysville. Meals are $15 and include baked steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw, rolls and dessert.

Community breakfast

Aurelius Masonic Lodge No. 308 will host a community breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17, at the Lower Salem Community Building. in Lower Salem. Donations will be accepted. The menu includes eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage and gravy, toast, coffee, tea, milk and orange juice.

Jigsaw puzzle event

First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta, is inviting anyone that loves doing jigsaw puzzles to come and help put four different puzzles together from 2-5 p.m. May 17. You may choose whichever one you want 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.

‘Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood’ Auditions

The Mid-Ohio Valley Junior Players will hold auditions for ‘Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood’ from 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 17, 18 and 19. Auditions are open to ages 8 through 16. Performances will be July 31, Aug. 1 and 2. Bring a list of your summer activities for scheduling purposes. Auditions will be upstairs in the annex above 225 Putnam Street.

District 18 Ohio Public Works Commission committee meeting

The District 18 Ohio Public Works Commission Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 40) Executive Committee will meet at 10 a.m. May 20, at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. The purpose of this meeting is to review the Fiscal Year 2028 (Round 41) Evaluation Criteria prior to submission to the OPWC Integrating Committee for their approval and to appoint/re-appoint members to the Natural Resources Assistance Council (NRAC).

Questions regarding this program should be directed to Jada Riley, development specialist III/district 18 liaison, at jriley@buckeyehills.org or 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.

District 18 Ohio Public Works Commission committee meeting

The District 18 Ohio Public Works Commission Fiscal Year 2028 (Round 41) Integrating Committee will meet at 10:30 a.m. May 20, at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. The purpose of this meeting is to appoint members to the Fiscal Year 2028 (Round 41) Executive and Small Government Committees, elect officers, and approve the timetable and methodology. The District 18 Integrating Committee is a 28-member body of elected officials with an 11-member Executive Committee responsible for making decisions in prioritizing infrastructure projects submitted for funding under the State Capital Improvement and Local Transportation Improvement Programs. Questions regarding this program should be directed to Jada Riley, development specialist III/district 18 liaison, at jriley@buckeyehills.org or 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.

Buckeye Hills Regional Council RTPO meeting

The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) Advisory Group will meet at 11:30 a.m. May 20, at Buckeye Hills Regional Council. Buckeye Hills Regional Council is a designated RTPO for Southeast Ohio in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation. Learn more at buckeyehills.org/community-development/long-range-transportation. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Eric Wade, senior planner, at ewade@buckeyehills.org or 304-893-7851.

Click It or Ticket Wendy’s event

Wendy’s, 105 Pike St., Marietta, is partnering with the Safe Communities Coalition and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office to promote seatbelt awareness at the Click It or Ticket Buckle Up for Safety event from 11 a.m. to noon May 22. Each vehicle with all occupants properly restrained will receive one complimentary Jr. Frosty coupon.

BBQ chicken leg quarter

VFW Post #5108 will hold a BBQ chicken leg quarter dinner from 5-7 p.m. May 22, at 319 Pike St., Marietta. A meal is $12 per person and includes BBQ chicken leg quarters, baked beans, macaroni salad and rolls. For more information or for carry out, call 740-374-9038.

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.

Washington County Behavioral Health Board meeting

The Washington County Behavioral Health Board will meet at 6 p.m. May 28. 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 the Facebook page Recovery is Beautiful.

Sunday breakfast

VFW Post #5108 will hold a Sunday breakfast from 8-10 a.m. May 31, at 319 Pike St., Marietta. For more information or for carry-out, call 740-374-9038.

Stanleyville School Reunion

The Stanleyville Schools Reunion will be at noon June 6, at the Fearing Township building, 1995 Stanleyville Road. Bring a covered dish for the potluck meal. Drink and table service will provided. A 50/50 drawing, raffle and door prizes will be available. Bring an item for the raffle table. There will also be a celebration for America’s 250th birthday. Family, siblings and classmates are welcome.

Friends of Lawrence School annual school reunion

The Friends of Lawrence School have planned the annual school reunion for June 6, at Frontier High/Middle School. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6 p.m. Each reservation is $25 and includes a meal, made by the Little Muskingum Fire Department, of baked steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, roll, desserts by Dawns Desserts and a drink. Please mail your reservation, with payment, to Marlene Rouse, 1575 Bear Run Road, Reno OH 45773, by May 21.

Samuel R. Cook Safetytown program

The Annual Samuel R. Cook Safetytown program will be held from June 15-25, at Phillips School, 300 Pike St., Marietta. This comprehensive nine day safety training program is available free of charge to all area children who will be 5 years old by August 1, or have just completed kindergarten but have not yet attended Safetytown. Professional teachers and well-trained instructors help children learn important safety concepts such as automobile and bicycle safety; water, electrical and chemical hazards; fire safety, pet safety and much more. Children may attend either the morning session from 9 a.m. to noon, or the afternoon session from 1-4 p.m. Applications are available at each local elementary school. Registration is also available online at the Marietta Rotary Club Facebook page. Questions may be directed to Kathi Carr at 740-374-6520. The application deadline is May 22. Safetytown is proudly sponsored by the Marietta Noon Rotary Club.

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.