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Barlow Volunteer Fire Department
The Barlow Volunteer Fire Department will be holding its annual ice cream social on Saturday. BBQ chicken dinners will be served starting at 4 p.m. There will also be hot dogs, sloppy joes, potato salad, noodles, green beans, as well as ice cream and pies. There are activities for children and adults. A silent auction, a country store and a raffle will also be available. Miss Flame and Mr Spark will be announced at 8 p.m.
Chicken wings or chicken strips dinner
A chicken wings or chicken strips dinner will be from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 14, at VFW Post #5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta. Six wings (hot or regular) and fries are $6. Three chicken strips and fries are $5. For more information or for carry-out, call 740-374-9038.
Kids' Night Out
Kids’ Night Out will be from 6-8 p.m. 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.
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.
Jigsaw puzzle event
First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta, is inviting anyone who enjoys doing jigsaw puzzles to come and help put four different 1000-piece puzzles together from 2-5 p.m. Aug. 16. You choose whichever one you want to work on and join in the fun and fellowship with others. 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.
WSCO Board of Trustees meeting
The Washington State College of Ohio Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Aug. 17, in room H108 of the Main Building.
GriefShare program
The GriefShare program will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 20 through Nov. 12, with a special program at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 19 called "Surviving the Holidays". This 13-week program will be offered at Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta. Each week, you will view a 30-minute video filled with helpful guidance, discuss grief-related issues, and gain personal recovery tips through your workbook. Contact the church for more information
(740-373-6478).
Washington County Harvest of Hope
Washington County Harvest of Hope will celebrate its 20th anniversary from 1-4 p.m. Aug. 23, at Masonic Park in Devola, featuring live music with Track 9, pulled pork BBQ from The Boathouse, games, OSU themed outdoor grill and a lottery board raffle and a 50/50 drawing. Advance tickets are $20 for adults, $12 for children ages 6-12 and free for children under 5. Adult tickets are $25 on the day of the event. Advance tickets are available at the Marietta Community Foundation and you may pay with cash, check or online at www.wchoh.org. For more information, call 740-538-8812 or visit Washington County Harvest of Hope on Facebook.
Liver and onions dinner
A liver and onions dinner will be from 4-6 p.m. Aug. 23, at the VFW Post #5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta. A meal is $10 and includes liver and onions, mashed potatoes and gravy, creamed peas and a roll. For more information or for carry-out, call 740-374-9038.
Steak fry
A steak fry will be from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 28, at the VFW Post #5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta. A meal is $12 and includes steak, a baked potato, a salad and a roll. For more information or for 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.