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District 18 Natural Resources Assistance Council committee meeting

The Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) committee meeting of the District 18 Natural Resources Assistance Council will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. The purpose of this meeting is to rate and rank the Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) Clean Ohio applications. 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.

Howlin' for the HSOV

The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley will be hosting a fundraising event at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Ballroom of the Lafayette Hotel. The event will have live music featuring the River City Rodeo and Moon & the Shiners. Admission is a suggested $10 donation or a large bag of Purina Dog or Cat Chow.

Clothing and More Giveaway

Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta, will be having a Clothing and More Giveaway from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Free clothing, housewares, games, shoes, books, and more will be given away.

Bag and Basket Bingo

Mary's House will be holding a Bag and Basket Bingo at 2 p.m. (doors open at 1 p.m.) Sunday at the St. Bernard Catholic Church Social Hall, 307 7th St., Beverly. Tickets will be sold at the door only. 20 games will be $25. There will also be a 50/50 drawing, concession stand and raffle. For questions, call 740-960-9944, follow Mary's House at maryshouseoh.org or follow Mary's House at Mary's House SouthEastern on Facebook.

Barlow Township regular meeting

The Barlow Township regular meeting for November has been changed from Nov. 9 to Nov. 16 at 8 a.m.

Washington County Transportation Advisory Committee meeting

The Washington County Transportation Advisory Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Nov. 10, at the O'Neill Center, 333 4th St., Marietta. Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Organization and Mobility Management agency for Noble County. Learn more at buckeyehills.org/transportation. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Julia Hinzman, mobility manager, at jhinzman@buckeyehills.org or 740-336-1166. 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.

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).

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 through 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

Steak fry

Beverly Eagles will hold a Steak Fry at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Grilled steak dinners are $20 and grilled chicken dinners are $15. For carry-out, call 740-984-4733. Entertainment will be The Travelers Band.

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.

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