Around Town
Buckeye Hills Regional Advisory Council meeting
The Buckeye Hills Regional Advisory Council will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Buckeye Hills office, 2585 Glendale Road, 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.
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. Wednesday 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.
Samuel R. Cook Safetytown program
The Annual Samuel R. Cook Safetytown program will be held through Thursday 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.
Warren Local BOE committee meeting
The Operations committee of the Warren Local Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at Warren High School, in Warrior Room, Building 6, 130 Warrior Drive, Vincent.
Lasagna dinner
VFW Post #5108 will hold a lasagna dinner from 5-7 p.m. Friday 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.
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.
Public steak fry
Beverly American Legion Post 389 will hold a public steak fry from 5-8 p.m. June 27, at the Post Home, 114 Fifth St., Beverly. A meal is $15 and includes steak, a baked potato, salad bar and a roll.
Kids’ Night Out
Kids’ Night Out will be from 6-8 p.m. July 24 and Aug. 14, at First Baptist Church of Marietta. This is a free event hosted by the NextGen Kids Ministry. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join in for an evening of crafts, games and snacks with their friends. To pre-register for the event, visit https://fbcmarietta.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1249817.
Joy Story Vacation Bible School
Joy Story Vacation Bible School will be held from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 3-6, at First Baptist Church of Marietta. VBS is a free event and hosted by the NextGen Kids Ministry. Children from three years of age to fifth grade are invited to join Woody, Buzz and the gang to learn more about the life of Jesus through Bible stories, crafts, games and adventures. For more information, call 740-373-1273. To pre-register for the event, visit https://fbcmarietta.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1214196.
Warren High School Class of 2001 25-year class reunion
The Warren High School Class of 2001 will hold its 25-year class reunion from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 15, at The Galley in Marietta. There will be light appetizers and a cash bar. Cost is $25 per person. RSVP via this form: https://forms.gle/uQitAiL1GCDEytBv5. You can contact Liz Byers Ruble with any questions 740-706-0289.
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.




