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Washington County Career Center food programs policy
The Washington County Career Center continues the policy for providing meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2026-2027 school year. The Career Center qualifies to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allowing breakfast and lunch to be provided to all children at no charge and eliminates the collection of meal applications for free, reduced, and paid student meals. This approach reduces burdens for families and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.
Jigsaw meet
The First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta, is inviting anyone who loves doing jigsaw puzzles to help assemble four 1000-piece puzzles. Participants can choose the puzzle and have fellowship with others. Two opportunities are in October, from 2-5 p.m. Sunday and Oct. 18, and participants can do one or both days. Participation is free, but snacks to share are encouraged. Enter through the church parking lot door.
Natural Resources Assistance Council committee meeting
The Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) committee meeting of the Natural Resources Assistance Council will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 8, at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. The purpose of this meeting is to review the Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) Clean Ohio applications for eligibility. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to 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.
Lawrence Township Board of Trustees meeting
The Lawrence Township Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 8, at the township garage located at the old Lawrence Elementary School.
Rummage Sale
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 320 2nd St., Marietta, will be having a Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 9 and 10, inside the parish hall.
Rib-eye steak dinner
VFW Post #5108 will hold a rib-eye steak dinner from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 9, at the Post Home, 319 Pike St., Marietta. A meal is $20 and includes a rib-eye steak, baked potato, salad bar and a roll. For more information or for carry-out, call 740-374-9038.
Republican Party golf scramble
The Washington County Republican Party will hold its sixth annual golf scramble on Oct. 10 at Oxbow Golf Course. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The fee for the four-person scramble is $300 and the package includes greens fee, cart, refreshments, snacks and a steak dinner. Hole sponsorships also are available. To sponsor a hole or for more information, call Joe Derkin at 330-858-2564 or jpderkin@gmail.com, Mark Warden at 740-516-1687, Tonya Booth at 740-336-4750 or Johnna Zalmanek at 740-706-1883.
Sausage and pancake breakfast
Oak Grove Fire and EMS, 102 Oak Grove Lane, Marietta, will be hosting a sausage and pancake breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Oct. 10. Cost will be a donation.
Steak fry
Beverly Eagles will hold a steak fry at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10. Entertainment after dinner will be Clint Carsey & The Track Layers. For carry-out, call 740-984-4733.
Fall/Holiday Craft Show
Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta, will be having their Fall/Holiday Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17, in the Fellowship Hall with lots of handmade items and a bake sale. Soup, sandwiches and a taco in a bag will be available for purchase.
Hometown Craft Show
The Hometown Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Crafters will come from West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania with 100 booths of seasonal home decor, florals, fresh baked goods, pottery, wood items, candles and clothing. Admission is free.
Heritage Day Event
A Heritage Day Event honoring veterans and celebrating America 250 will be at 1 p.m. Oct. 17, at Twin City Opera House. The performance of a 50-minute play called The Wall: A Pilgrimage is sponsored by Opera House Players. A Chinese Auction will also take place during the festival and participants do not need to be present for the drawings. Winners may pick up items at the Opera House during the Sunday matinee.
Annual Turkey Supper
Fearing Township Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Turkey Supper at 4 p.m. Oct. 17, at 1975 Stanleyville Road, Whipple. A meal for adults is $12 and $6 for children and includes turkey or ham supper with mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, coffee or tea and a choice of dessert.
Dorothy Peppel Style Show and Salad Supper
The Pioneer Ladies Civitan will hold the Dorothy Peppel Style Show and Salad Supper at 6 p.m. Oct. 20, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 308 Franklin St., Marietta. Doors open at 5 p.m., with admission being $15 per person. The event is sponsored by Peoples Insurance with fashions by Threadz Boutique and the Purse Auction by Williams Auctioneer. Door prizes will be drawn all night.
Free book study
First Presbyterian Church of Marietta will hold a free book study on Joann Nesser's "Contemplative Prayer: Praying when the Well Runs Dry” from 5-7 p.m. for four consecutive Thursdays from Oct. 22 to Nov. 12 in the church's fellowship hall. English Professor Nicole Livengood will guide the discussions. The book will be provided at no cost and a light meal will be served at the beginning of the class. For more information, Livengood at nicoleclivengood@gmail.com
Makers Market
Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 873 Farson St., Belpre, is sponsoring a Makers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24. Proceeds from the market will help support the church's school mission in Africa, Building a Better Burkina. The church is looking for local makers, bakers, boutiques, artists and small businesses to participate. There is no charge for shoppers. Those interested in a vendor space can email Tammie Brooks at Tammieb225@gmail.com for more information and a vendor application. Comment "Vendor" in the subject line.
KARDEX employee reunion
Former KARDEX employees will have their annual reunion on Oct. 25, at the American Legion in Marietta. Chicken, coffee and table service are provided. You may bring a covered dish to share, but that is not required. Lunch begins at 12:30 p.m.
Spaghetti dinner
VFW Post #5108 will hold a spaghetti dinner from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 30, at the Post Home, 319 Pike St., Marietta. A meal is $10 and includes spaghetti, salad and garlic bread. This dinner will be an Auxiliary Dinner. For more information or for carry-out, call 740-374-9038.
39th annual Halloween "at the Park"
The 39th annual Halloween "at the Park" will be at noon, Oct. 31, at the poultry building at the fairgrounds. There will be free food, treats and games. The event is sponsored by community civic groups such as Kiwanis, Marietta Civitan Club, Marietta Noon Lions, Marietta Rotary Clubs, Pioneer Ladies Civitan, Zonta Club, Little Caesars Pizza, City of Marietta, local merchants, area businesses, private donors and many volunteers.
GriefShare program
The GriefShare program will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. 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).
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.