‘Taking the Lead’ breakfast

series at YWCA continues

STEUBENVILLE — The YWCA of Steubenville will continue with its “Taking the Lead” breakfast series, with the next one set for Wednesday, according to YWCA Executive Director Sophie Spencer.

It will begin at 8 a.m. at the YWCA, located at 320 N. Fourth St.

The guest speaker will be author Sherrie Dunlevy whose topic will be “Stepping Out of Your Story — Stepping into Greatness.”

The cost is $10, and reservations can be made by calling (740) 282-1261.

The initial program of the “Taking the Lead” series was held May 3. “This is a series of seminars for women entrepreneurs, women in senior management or women who want to start or are starting a business,” Spencer explained previously. “The reason we’re doing ‘Taking the Lead’ is that we want to support women in business, women business owners, women in senior management, women who are interested in starting a business. We’re offering them the support that they need in order to be emotionally and economically self-sufficient,” Spencer had said.

Veterans satellite office

to be open in Dillonvale

STEUBENVILLE — The satellite office of the Jefferson County Veterans Service Commission will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Dillonvale City Building, 135 School St., Dillonvale, to assist veterans, dependents of veterans and/or veterans’ widows with Veterans Administration pensions, compensations, burials, schooling, medical assistance and other veterans’ benefits.

For information or assistance, call the Veterans Service Office at (740) 283-8571 or visit the office in Suite 310, 500 Market St., Steubenville. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. On the second Wednesday of the month, the office closes at noon for a board meeting.

Brilliant Lions Club

to host zone meeting

BRILLIANT — The Brilliant Lions Club’s Jan. 17 meeting included some discussion on holding a Valentine event and an update on the Zone 8 meeting the club will be hosting on Feb. 26 at Scaffidi’s Restaurant in Steubenville.

Dave Porter presided at the meeting, and Glenn Dennis gave the prayer.

Members were reminded that dues are due.

Ron Brandfass said the Brilliant American Legion Post 573 would like to be involved in the Coats for Kids campaign the next time it is held.

Susan Nolan, Buckeye North Elementary principal, reported that the sixth-grade pupils would be selling candy to pay for their spring camping trip. A basketball tournament will be held in February at the North gymnasium.

Door prizes were won by John Goosman, Jim Harmon and Porter.

The next meeting will be held Feb. 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

New Cumberland Garden Club

plans book sale fundraiser

NEW CUMBERLAND — At the January meeting of the New Cumberland Garden Club, several items were discussed, including the upcoming flower season and the club’s annual fundraiser.

The club decided to continue the “Adopt a Planter” program that it started last year since the program was “an overwhelming success,” according to members. Clubs and individuals can adopt one of the planters along the Main Street downtown for $100. The cost covers flower planting, care and watering as well as a plaque on the planter that displays the name of whoever “adopted” it.

Plans for the upcoming book sale fundraiser also were discussed. The sale will be held in March at the New Cumberland City Building. It is the club’s main fundraiser with proceeds used for flowers, decorations and ongoing programs sponsored by the club. Donations are needed for the sale that will include paperback and hardback books, magazines, music CDs, movies, games and jigsaw puzzles.

Donated items can be dropped off at the city building or contact club president George Hines to schedule a pick-up.

Information on the sale dates will be released soon.

Thursday Music Club

entertainment announced

WHEELING — Full Circle, featuring the duo of Ben Podolski on the violin and Debbie Breiding on the piano, will entertain the Thursday Music Club at 11 a.m. on Feb. 7 at the Stifel Fine Arts Center, 1330 National Road.

They will be joined by their sister, Teresa Podolski-Cybulski, in paying tribute to their parents, Walter and Betty Podolski.

George and Carol Couch and Clyde and Joan Campbell are the sponsors of this month’s entertainment.

President Geri Sloane will conduct a brief business after which lunch will be served. To make a reservation, call Emily Mayer at (304) 232-1714 or (304) 780-4155 by Monday.

Marilyn Hart and Margaret Laing will greet guests and members. Suzanne McCormick is in charge of table decorations.

The study group will meet at 1 p.m. on Feb. 11 at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1409 Chapline St. Emily Mayer is the presenter, and Betty Davis is the hostess. For information, call Lynn Welsh at (304) 277-4730.

The Thursday Music Club Chorus has started practicing for the spring concert held in April. Anita Chops is the director, and Debbie Breiding is the accompanist. They practice every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon at Elm Grove Methodist Church, Kruger Street. For information, call Chops at (304) 242-1455.

Prime Time hosting annual

Valentine’s Day get-together

STEUBENVILLE — The Prime Time Senior Center, 300 Lovers Lane, will hold its annual Valentine’s Day get-together on Feb. 14.

Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., and music will be provided by D.J. Dean from noon to 2 p.m.

A $5 donation includes lunch, music and party activities. Reservations should be made by Feb. 12 by calling the center at (740) 314-5197.