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Artsbridge calendar of events

The Artsbridge calendar of events for the week: Today: Diane Wigal wildlife photography art exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street Evening Story Time, ages 3-6, 5-6 p.m., Marietta Public Library Wednesday: Diane Wigal wildlife photography art exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street Walking Through the Books, all ages, 9-10 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Story Hour, ages 3-6, 10-11 a.m., Marietta Public Library Bookworms Storytime, ages 3 and under, 10-11 a.m., Beverly Branch Public Library Wee Be Jammin', ages birth-3, 10:30-11:30 a.m., South ...

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Meetings ¯ The Buckeye Hills Regional Advisory Council will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Marietta Shrine Club, 249 Pennsylvania Ave., 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. ¯ The Lower Muskingum Historical Society monthly meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. May 5, at the Beverly Library. The meeting is open to ...

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Gospel meetings Gospel meetings will be held through Wednesday at the Ullman Street Church of Christ, 512 Ullman St., Beverly. The meeting schedule is as follows: 7:30 p.m. today — Sam Bartrug, Holy Spirit’s love; and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday — Aidan Klingler, Father, Son and Holy Spirit love demonstrated in salvation. Everyone is welcome to attend. Buckeye Hills Regional Advisory council meeting The Buckeye Hills Regional Advisory council will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Marietta Shrine Club, 249 Pennsylvania Ave., Marietta. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed ...

Colonial Gardens

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! This week I want to discuss planting a historical or colonial kitchen garden. 2026 marks Americas 250th Anniversary. Compared to today, colonial gardens were an essential component of survival, located near the house to prevent starvation and treat illness. Gardening meant feeding your family and having a ready supply of medicine. Kitchen gardens were a vital source of daily nutrition. In many instances, gardening today is a hobby or a way to get fresh, great tasting and nutritious produce from your backyard. It is often a pursuit intended ...

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Meetings ¯ The Buckeye Hills Regional Advisory Council will meet at 10 a.m. April 29, at the Marietta Shrine Club, 249 Pennsylvania Ave., 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. ¯ The District 18 Ohio Public Works Commission Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 40) Executive Committee will meet at 10 a.m. May 20, at ...

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Chicken pie dinner Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta will hold a chicken pie dinner from 4:30-6 p.m. today. Dinner is $12 per person and includes chicken pie, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, green beans and dessert. You may dine in or carry out. You can order by calling the church at 740-373-6478 by April 19. BBQ ribs dinner A BBQ ribs dinner will be held from 5-7 p.m. today at at VFW Post #5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta. A meal is $15 per person and includes bbq ribs, baked beans, macaroni salad and rolls. For more information or for carry-out, call ...