Around Town
June Shop, Swap and Stroll
The June Shop, Swap and Stroll will be from 4:30-7:30 p.m. today. This event is for farmers market, craft, food truck, flea market and yard sale vendors. There is no cost to participate as a vendor, although the Village of Lowell requires a small fee to set up as a food truck vendor. Registration and set up for vendors will begin at 2:30 p.m. today. Donations are welcome and appreciated. The donations collected go to the upkeep and maintenance of Lowell Buell Park. For more information, private message the committee on Facebook and a committee member will get back to you.
Warren Township Trustees meeting
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Board of Warren Township Trustees regular meeting scheduled for June 8 has been moved to today at 6 p.m. at the Township Administration Office, 95 Coffman Road, Marietta.
Vacation Bible School
A Vacation Bible School will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at 108 Stonecrest Drive, Marietta. VBS will be offering Bible classes, crafts, recreation, snacks and prizes for free. If you have any questions, call Pastor Ron at 740-516-1899 or Pastor Jack at 304-488-1149. The VBS welcomes potty-trained kids to teens.
Community breakfast buffet
Matamoras #374, Free and Accepted Masons, 301 Main St., New Matamoras, is holding a community breakfast buffet from 8-11 a.m. Saturday. The breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, sausage gravy, hash browns, biscuits, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, 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 state and local charities. Matamoras #374 is designated an IRS 501C10 charitable organization.
Stanleyville School Reunion
The Stanleyville Schools Reunion will be at noon Saturday 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.
Rabies vaccination clinic
A rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Washington County Health Department, 340 Muskingum Dr., Marietta. The cost is $15 per animal. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in carriers. All animals must be 12 weeks old.
Salem Township Volunteer Fire Department Ice Cream Social
The Salem Township Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Ice Cream Social at 4 p.m. Saturday at Salem-Liberty Elementary School. The menu includes ice cream, baked steak or chicken thighs, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, applesauce, bread and butter, hot dogs, desserts and beverages. There will be a country store open from 4-7 p.m. and then drawings will begin. Bingo will also be from 4-7 p.m. There will be bounce houses open from 4-7 p.m. and other playground equipment will be available. Entertainment will be provided by Pick’n on Country at 4 p.m.
Friends of Lawrence School annual school reunion
The Friends of Lawrence School have planned the annual school reunion for Saturday 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. There will be a raffle for Texas Roadhouse gift cards. Please mail your reservation, with payment, to Marlene Rouse, 1575 Bear Run Road, Reno OH 45773, by May 21.
Pulled pork/chicken sandwich dinner
VFW Post #5108 will hold a pulled pork/chicken sandwich dinner from 5-7 p.m. June 12, at 319 Pike St., Marietta. A meal is $10 per person and includes your choice of a pulled pork or chicken sandwich, french fries and coleslaw. For more information or carry-out, call 740-374-9038.
Frontier Alumni Association 1969-1990 annual class reunion
The Frontier Alumni Association 1969-1990 will hold its annual class reunion at 6 p.m. June 12 and 13. The reunion will be held at the American Legion, 718 Wooster St., Marietta. Friday evening will be a mixer-type evening with light snacks, soda, a cash bar and a DJ. Saturday evening will be a cash bar, a catered dinner and a band. The class of 1976 will be honored with this year being the 50th anniversary of graduating from FHS. Get in contact with your class representative or message cbeaver@suddenlink.net if you need a reservation form or more information.
Fearing House annual fundraiser
The Fearing House will hold its annual fundraiser yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13, 131 Gilman Ave., Marietta. There will be hotdogs, sides and refreshments for $5. Drop off items on Tuesdays and Fridays, or call 740-538-2413 for someone to meet you at the Fearing House. Pick up is also available, if needed. The proceeds will go towards the restoration of the original 19th-century kitchen.
Ice cream social
Fearing Township Volunteer Fire Department will hold an Ice Cream Social at 4 p.m. June 13, 1975 Stanleyville Road, Whipple. A baked steak dinner will be served from 4-7 p.m. There will be a country store, bingo, queen crowning, kids’ games, yeti raffle and a quilt raffle. Drawings begin at 7:30 p.m.
Beverly/Fort Frye Alumni Banquet
The Beverly/Fort Frye Alumni Banquet will be June 13, at the Fort Frye High School Gymnasium. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at local businesses in the area or you can email your information and the year you graduated with your maiden name to bffaa@fortfrye.org and send your check to PO Box 1313 Beverly, OH 45715. RSVP by June 1.
WSCO Board of Trustees meeting
The Washington State College of Ohio Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. June 15, in room H108 of the Main Building.
Friends of the Library Used Book Pop-up Sale
From 9 a.m. to noon June 20, a “deep discount” pop-up used book sale featuring hardback books for 50 cents and 4 paperbacks for $1 will be sponsored by the Friends of the Washington County Library at the “Little Yellow House”, 617 Fifth St., Marietta.
Chicken and ham dinner
St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Parish will hold its June Social with a chicken and ham dinner from 4-7 p.m. June 24, at the social hall, 307 7th St., Beverly. An adult meal is $15 and a child meal is $6 for ages 10 and under. Take-out meals are available. A meal includes chicken, ham, side dishes, dessert and beverages. Children’s games and bingo begin at 5 p.m. A raffle is also being held for many items, including a large Ohio State University-themed quilt. For additional information, you may contact the church by phone at 740-984-2555 or email StBerBev@Frontier.com. On June 24, call the church social hall at 740-984-0347.
Chicken barbecue dinner
The Graysville and Community Volunteer Fire Department, 38851 State Route 26, Graysville, will hold a chicken barbecue dinner at 4:30 p.m. June 27. The menu includes chicken, baked potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, rolls, desserts and drinks.
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.
Lasagna dinner
VFW Post #5108 will hold a lasagna dinner from 5-7 p.m. June 26, at 319 Pike St., Marietta. A meal is $12 per person and includes lasagna, salad and garlic bread. For more information or carry-out, call 740-374-9038.
Sunday breakfast
VFW Post #5108 will hold a Sunday breakfast from 8-10 a.m. June 28, at 319 Pike St., Marietta. For more information or carry-out, call 740-374-9038.
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.


