Meetings
• Ludlow Township will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at the Town Hall
• The Washington County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, in the meeting room on the lower level of the Washington County Public Library. All are welcome to attend. The meeting room in handicapped accessible
• Area 15 Boards of County Commissioners will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at the Washington County Commisioner’s office, 223 Putnam St., Marietta.
• The Board of Franciscan Meals will meet at 11 a.m. Nov. 16 at McKenna’s Markets, Front Street, Marietta.
Events
• Family and Children First will sponsor a fall session of the Strengthening Families 10-14 Program for parents and youth ages 10-14 from 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 24 at the Ely Chapman Center in Marietta. The parent, youth and family skills-building curriculum builds family strengths, strengthens parenting skills and prevents teen substance abuse and other behavior problems. The seven-week session is free with dinner and child care provided and with transportation assistance. For more information and to register, call 740-376-7081. Registration is limited.
• The Zonta Club of the MOV will sponsor its Delicates for Dignity Fundraiser through the end of October to support under-privileged girls and women in the community by providing feminine hygiene products, new bras and underwear. Items will be distributed at food pantries, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters and middle and high schools. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 634, Marietta, OH 45750. Venmo monetary donations can be made to @zontamov. Feminine hygiene products, bras and undies may be dropped off at Advantage Real Estate, 103 Putnam St., Marietta. For more information, call 740-516-2261 or 740-525-7908.
• Gold City will be in concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Cornerstone Gospel Church, 3100 17th Ave., Vienna, where the opening act will be Faith Harmony Quartet. The suggested donation at the door is $15. For more information, call 304 488-0384.
• The Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., will hold a Fall Craft Show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Food and beverages will be available. Parking is next to the church.
• Wood County Christian School will hold its Fall Craft Show from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. No admission fee. Food and beverages available. Email Blythe Anderson at banderson@wccswv.org for a vendor spot.
• The Beverly branch library will hold a Halloween party for all ages noon-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Crafts, stories and games and face painting will be available. For more information, call 740-984-4060.
• The Fearing Township Fire Department, 1975 Stanleyville Road, Whipple, will hold its annual turkey or ham dinner at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for kids. For more information, call 740-629-6069.
• Aurelius Masonic F. & A.M. Lodge No. 308 will have an open breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22 at the Lower Salem Community Building, Lower Salem, Ohio. Donations accepted.
• Monday Afternoon Crafternoon for adults and kids 12 and older Club will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at the Belpre Branch Library. The craft will be Halloween witch wreaths. Registration is required at the library or call 740-423-8381.
• A craft session for ages 13 and older will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Marietta Branch Library. The craft will be a jack-o-lantern face coaster. Registration is required at the library or call 740-373-1057 ext. 200.
• Murder Mingle Party, an adult Night Out program for ages 18 and older, will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Riverbend Family Restaurant, 415 Fifth St., Beverly. Guests can participate in the interactive murder mystery. Registration is required at the Beverly Branch Library or by calling 740-984-4060.
• Tracy Jones will discuss her new book, “I’m Not Afraid of that Sound,” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Barlow Branch Library, 45 White Oak Professional Center, Vincent. The event is for all ages. Registration is required at the library or by calling 740-678-0103.
• The Board of Franciscan Meals community will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a volunteer appreciation dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the K of C hall, Gillman Ave., Marietta. RSVP is required. For reservations, call 740-373-7998.
• First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta, will hold a free eat-in community meal from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24.
• Washington State Community College will host a free discussion to honor Constitution Day at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the Graham Auditorium in the Arts & Sciences building. The first 100 in attendance will get a free pocket-sized Constitution.
• The Literary Ladies Book Club will discuss “Vera Wrong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murders” by Jesse Q. Sutanto at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Marietta Branch Library, 615 Fifth St. To register, get the book and for more information, call 740-373-1057 ext.200.
• The Books & Brews Book Club will discuss “The Greatest Beer Run Ever,” by John “Chick” Donahue at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Over the Moon Pub and Pizza, 170 Front St., Marietta. This event is for ages 18 and older. To register, get the book or for more information, call the library or use the Libby app, 740-373-1057 ext. 0.
• The Washington State Community College Criminal Justice, Nursing, Radiology, and Respiratory Therapy programs will conduct a free open discussion about problems encountered in caring for incarcerated patients in the healthcare system at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in the Graham Auditorium in the Arts & Sciences building.
• Chris Parsons will discuss Appalachian Cryptids and his experiences with UFOs, Mothman and more at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Belpre Bingo Hall at 133 Stone Road, Belpre. Registration is encouraged but not required. To register, call 740-423-8381.
• Interactive family movie night will be held 2:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Barlow Branch Library, 45 White Oak Professional Center, Vincent. A script and a bag of props to follow along with the movie. Bring a blanket and pillow. Registration is required at the library or by calling 740-678-0103.
• A haunted house craft for ages 3-12 will be held from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Marietta Branch Library. All supplies will be provided. Registration is not required. For more information, call 740-373-1057 ext. 219.
• An interactive movie night for all ages will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Belpre Branch Library. Props for interaction will be provided. Registration is required at the library or by calling 740-423-8381.
• The Knights of Columbus 4617 will host Churchtown’s Annual Trunk or Treat from 6 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27 at 17472 State Route 676, Marietta. There will be food and drinks and all donations will go to Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County. For any questions call 740-336-1048.
• The fourth annual Mid-Ohio Valley Trunk or Treat will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Washington County Fairgrounds on Front Street in Marietta. The event is free. Participants who will give candy should arrive between 5 and 6:15 p.m. to set up. Trunk or Treat is hosted by Kassandra Erb and the Washington County Fairboard. For more information, go to the Facebook page for the fourth annual MOV Trunk or Treat.
• The Monday Afternoon Craft Club will make a polymer clay book stack necklace at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at the Belpre Branch Library. Registration is required at the library or by calling 740-423-8381.
• “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be discussed 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at the Marietta Branch Library Film Club for ages 18 and older. Registration is required at the library or by calling 740-373-1057 ext. 0.
• Trick or treat will be held 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Belpre Branch Library. Candy and non-candy treats will be available. For more information, call 740-423-8381.
• Beverly Methodist Church on 700 Park St., Beverly will have trunk or treat from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
• A trick or treat open house for all ages will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Beverly Branch Library, 300 McIntosh St., Beverly. For more information, call 740-984-4060.
• A free two-part class for adults about poetry writing will be held from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, at the First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta. The class will be taught by Barb McCullough. To register, email jillanderson500@gmail.com or call 740-373-1800 and leave a name and phone number.
• Right Path for Washington County will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at Spagna’s Restaurant, 301 Gilman Ave., Marietta. For tickets, call 740-374-6990 or emailing cathyharper@wcbhb.org
• Former Kardex employees will hold their annual reunion at noon Sunday, Oct. 29, at American Legion Post 64, 800 Wooster St., Marietta.
• The Washington County Republican Party will host its Reagan Day Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at the Marietta Shrine Club. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by calling 304 481-5015 or by visiting their facebook page. Tickets must be purchased in advance, no sales at the door.
• Walking through the books for all ages will be held 9-10 a.m. Thursdays at the Barlow Branch Library. Coffee and tea will be available after the walk. Registration is not required. For more information, call 740-678-0103.
• Our Lady of Mercy CWC is taking orders for homemade chicken pies, noodles, and angel food cakes through Wednesday, Nov. 1. To place an order, call 740-350-6972 or 740-350-1751. Information for where and when to pick up your orders will be told during your order process.
• The Zonta Club of the MOV will hold its fall Unique Boutique gently used clothing sale from 2-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. Donations of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, coats, shoes, purses and bags, jewelry, and accessories will be accepted from 4-8 p.m. Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 at the Reno Community Center 260 Sandhill Rd. Marietta. Donations may also be dropped off at Advantage Real Estate and McCarthy Real Estate during their regular business hours. Saturday will be an all day bag sale. Concessions will also be sold. All money raised will be used for our service projects. For more information, call 740-516-2261 or go to the Zonta Club of the MOV Facebook page.
• A used book sale will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3 and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov 4., at the Barlow Library, 45 White Oak Professional Center. For more information, call 740-678-0103.
• 21st Annual Children’s Coat Giveaway will be held at Little Hocking Branch of Belpre Heights Church, 20 Federal Rd., Little Hocking from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4.
• Washington State Community College will host its first free Pumpkin Chuckin’ from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, on the campus, 710 Colegate Drive, Marietta. Enjoy family-friendly activities while sending left-over Halloween gourds and jack-o-lanterns sailing. For more information, go to wscc.edu/pumpkin-chuckin
• The First Congregational Church is having a Baked Steak Dinner To Go from 4 – 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4. You must pre-order before 11 am on Nov. 3 at 740-373-0741 to reserve your dinners. Dinner will be $15 each. Pull into the First Bank parking lot north of the church and your dinner will be delivered to your car. Drive Thru only.
• The Salem Township Volunteer Fire Department, Ohio 821 Lower Salem, will hold an appreciation soup supper from 4 to 7 p.m Saturday, Nov. 4. There is no cost to this event.
• Lawrence Baptist is having a benefit spaghetti dinner from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. On Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Reno Community Center located at 260 Sandhill Rd., Marietta. There will be a country store with themed baskets. And two different Raffles. The benefit is for the benefit for Dick Baumgard who is battling Pancreatic cancer.
• A Bag and Basket Bingo by Mary’s House will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at St. Bernard Catholic Church Social Hall, 307 Seventh St., Beverly. Tickets will be sold at the door. Twenty games are $20, A 50/50 drawing, concessions and raffle will be available. For more information, call 740-960-9944.
• An Election Day Soup and Sandwich Lunch will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta. Cost is $7. Proceeds support Harvest of Hope and GoPacks. Public invited.
• An Election Day Dinner will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Beverly Methodist Church, 700 Park St. Take out is available by calling 740-984-2100. The church is handicapped accessible.
• Found & Favored Ministries will present “The Story Tour” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Marietta High School featuring the music and ministry of the Allan Scott Band. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to thestorytour.org.
• The Lowell Fire Department, 223 Lock St., will hold a Christmas Auction on Saturday, Nov. 11. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the auction starts at 5 p.m.
• A Longaberger Basket Bingo sponsored by the Western Washington County Seniors will be held noon Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Cutler Community Center, 4550 Two Mile Run Road. The kitchen will be open and there will be a country store raffle, large raffles and a 50/50 drawing. For more information, call call or text 740-856-3570
• Hervida 4-H Camp will hold its annual building fund dinner and silent auction at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the K of C Hall in Churchtown. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from board members or the OSU Extension office at 1115 Gilman Ave., Marietta.
• The Marietta Welfare League is hosting a special night of comedy and magic at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Broughton Complex on State Route 821, Marietta. Magician Kenneth Brown and Comedian Patrick Fankell will be performing. You must purchase tickets for this event. To purchase tickets call 740-802-6031 or 740-236-8663.
• The free Healthy Lungs 5K Run and Walk sponsored by the Washington County Health Department to celebrate the Great American Smokeout and Lung Cancer Awareness Month will be held at 9 a.m. Nov. 18 at Indian Acres Park, 147 Linwood Ave., Marietta. Register early at forms.gle/e3Kcri412trGYwZR9 or wait until the day of. Each participant will receive a free T-shirt while supplies last. The top 10 male and female runners and the three male and female walkers will receive a prize. The free event encourages people of all ages to quit or never start the use of tobacco products to maintain healthy lungs for life. Information about the Ohio Tobacco Quit Line, a free resource available to all Ohioans, will be on hand race day (1-800-QuitNow). For more information, contact Andrea Sites at asites@wcgov.org or Gabe Cabrera at gcabrera@wcgov.org at the Health Department.
• The Barlow Branch Library, 45 White Oak St.,Vincent, will provide teen entertainment for grades 5-12 after school until 4 p.m. third Thursdays from September to May. An interactive movie is planned this month. Register by Monday before club day. For more information, call 740-678-0103.
• A faith-based cancer support group will meet noon second Mondays of the month at Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave.
• Cooking skills will be taught 6 p.m. second Thursdays at the Beverly Branch Library, 300 McIntosh St., for teens and adults. This week will be about squash and pumpkins. Bring a recipe to share. For more information and to register, call 740-984-4060.
• A free men’s breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. first Tuesdays at the O’Neill Center. Donations will be accepted.
• A free community meal will be held 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta. Pickup only. Enter through the church parking lot from Wooster Street. For more information, go to loc8nearme.com/ohio/marietta/first-presbyterian-church/7486959/
• The 1955 graduating class of Marietta High School will meet at 11:30 a.m. second Wednesdays at the Harmar Tavern until further notice. All classmates and friends are welcome.
• Story Hour for children 3 to 6 and their caregivers will be held 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Marietta Branch Library, 615 Fifth St. Registration is not required. For more information, call the Youth Services Department at 740-373-1057 ext. 219.
• Preschool movies for kids ages 2-6 will be shown at 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Marietta Branch Library, 615 Fifth St. Movies will last no longer than 30 minutes. Family Movie Afternoon is 4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays. All movies are rated G or PG and will run no longer than 100 minutes. Open to all ages. Those under 7 must have a caregiver attend with them. Registration is not required. For more information and movie titles, call or go to the Youth Services Department at 740-373-1057 ext. 219.
• Weekly Story Time at the Beverly Branch Library, 300 McIntosh St., will be held from 8:15-9 a.m. Wednesdays until the end of the year for children ages 2-6 who are accompanied by an adult. Story time can include stories, crafts, games and music and a small breakfast snack. Use the back door. Registration is not required. For more information, call 740-984-4060.
• “Once Upon a Time We…,” an after-school program for children age 6-12, will be held 3:15 p.m. Wednesdays through the end of the year at the Beverly Branch Library. Topics and activities may include crafts, games, or books. Registration is not required. For more information, call the library at 740-984-4060.
• Weekly Baby Bookworm sessions will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through the end of the year at the Beverly Branch Library, 300 McIntosh St. Baby Bookworms is a story and play time for children 2 and under who are accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. For more information, call 740-984-4060.
• Toddler Time featuring stories and crafts for children ages 18 months to 3 and their caregivers will be held at 10 a.m. Fridays at the Marietta Branch Library, 615 Fifth St. For more information, call the Youth Services Department at 740-373-1057 ext. 219.
• Christ United Methodist Church, 301 Wooster St., Marietta, will offer a free takeout meal from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. first Fridays of the month. All are welcome.
• Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta, offers worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Adult Sunday school class is at 9:15 a.m. Coffee, light refreshments and fellowship available. A weekly adult Bible study with Pastor Doug Thompson will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. All are welcome.
• The Belpre Branch Library, 2012 Washington Blvd., will hold a weekly teen pathfinder role-playing group for ages 12-18 from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through the end of 2023. Registration is required. To register stop by the library or call 740-423-8381.
Health
• The Alzheimer’s Association support group meetings in the area include: Marietta Support Group, 10-11:30 a.m. first Fridays at the O’Neill Center, 333 Fourth St. Facilitator is Krissy Kearns, 937-974-2387; Belpre Chamber of Commerce, 1-2:40 p.m. second Mondays at 713 Park Drive. Facilitator is Susie Casto.
• The O’Neill Center will hold mani/pedis with appointments starting at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Cost is $16 for manicure and $33 for pedicure. Call the O’Neill Center for appointments.
• TOPS 399, Marietta, meets 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the First Church of the Nazarene. Weigh-in is between 5:30 and 6 p.m. Visitors are welcome and the first meeting is free. Call Cindy at 740-629-2957 for details.
Classes/Workshops/
Programs/Seminars
• Zumba classes will be held 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.
• The O’Neill Center in Marietta will hold bingo at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays. No cost at the door to play 20 games and it is a nickel per card per game. Seating is limited. Also scheduled are: a free gentle yoga class at 10 a.m. Tuesdays; bridge at 1 p.m. Tuesdays; euchre at 1 p.m. Wednesdays; hand and foot cards at 1 p.m. Wednesdays; chair volleyball at 9 a.m first and fourth Wednesdays, except the second Wednesday of the month; Free afternoon at the movies at 1 p.m. Thursdays.
• Weekly ballroom dancing classes will be held 7-10 p.m. second, third and fourth Saturdays of the month at Miller Prosthetics, 2311 Ohio Ave., Parkersburg. Dress is casual. Cost is a $5 per person donation with singles and couples welcome.
