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Chicken blasts returning
for summer on Wednesdays
WEIRTON -- The Serbian Men's Club chicken and beer blasts have returned for the summer and will continue each Wednesday through the end of August.
Chickens cost $8 each, and may be ordered by calling (304) 748-9866 on Wednesdays between 6 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
Chickens must be picked up by 6 p.m. on the day they're ordered at the Serbian picnic grounds, located at 36 S. Kings Creek Road in Weirton.
The chicken blasts continue a tradition that's been held each summer since 1971 as a fundraising project for the men's club and the Holy Resurrection Serbian Church in Steubenville.
Country Friends announce
weekend entertainment
COLLIERS -- Country Friends will host the Buffington Brothers on Friday and the Neon Knights on Saturday at the Memorial Hall located at 67 Police Lodge Road, Colliers.
The doors open at 6 p.m., the dance starts at 7 p.m., and the hall closes at 10 p.m. for both events. There is a $5 cover charge per person on dance nights.
Open mic is Monday with an Easter party. The doors open at 4 p.m., the covered-dish meal is served at 5 p.m., and open mic begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. There is no cover charge on Mondays, but donations are appreciated.
Country Friends Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Christian friendship and brotherly love through music. All proceeds go to charity. For information, call (304) 479-1270, (304) 748-2816 or (304) 797-0122. For a monthly schedule e-mail owlcinder@yahoo.com.
Bergholz Area Museum to
welcome visitors on Sunday
BERGHOLZ -- The Bergholz Area Museum will welcome visitors from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, with the featured display being new Springfield High School memorabilia from the estate of Margery Gregg.
The museum's permanent collection includes pictures and memorabilia related to area communities, schools, local mines and various businesses.
The museum is open May through November on the first Sunday of each month from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is located at 268 Second St. across from the town parking lot. Admission is free.
Puskarich library hosting
2020 Census recruiting
CADIZ -- The Puskarich Public Library system will host sessions where a representative from the U.S. Census Bureau will be available to assist with the online application process for prospective employees.
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring workers to assist in the 2020 Census. The jobs provide flexible hours and paid training. No appointment is necessary for the location dates and times listed, which include:
¯ Clark Memorial Branch Library, 102 W. Main Street, Freeport, Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.;
¯ Puskarich Public Library, 200 E. Market St., Cadiz, June 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and
¯ Scio Branch Library, 202 E. Main St., Scio, June 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Brilliant Lions Club hears
reports on fundraisers
BRILLIANT -- A report that the fundraiser pulled-pork dinner was a success came at a recent Brilliant Lions Club meeting.
Out of the proceeds, a $150 donation was given to the fire department for the use of the building for the dinner.
Dave Porter presided at the meeting where Ralph Nickoson noted six members helped with tag day in Brilliant and New Alexandria, generating $1,100.
Jim Everson reported on the sale of Lions T-shirts, golf shirts and sweatshirts. Members present placed orders. The campaign will continue for several months.
Porter announced that the June 6 meeting will be a family night event with a dinner to be held in the senior citizen meeting room. Members will be called about bringing desserts or other needed items. He said the annual Christmas dinner will be held at the Lions Club home as well. Laurie Labischak will provide the vocal entertainment.
Susan Nolan reported that a $5,388.19 grant had been received from the Pugliese Foundation for the auditorium seats from Follansbee Elementary School that will replace the older ones and those in bad condition at Buckeye North Elementary School.
A thank-you note was received from the eye research project for a donation made at the District 10 Convention in Canton. Esther and Lamont McCoy served as delegates.
Rodney Roe commended Porter and other members for cleaning the Brilliant community pool.
Door prize winners were John Goosman, Roe and Glenn Dennis.
Spay/neuter clinic set
for June 22-23 at airpark
WINTERSVILLE -- The Brooke County Animal Welfare League will hold its next low-cost spay and neuter clinic/RASCAL (Roaming Animal Sterilization Clinic at Low Cost) on June 22 and 23 at the Jefferson County Airpark in Wintersville.
Interested pet owners must call (304) 374-4443 immediately as appointments are limited. Appointments are not limited to Brooke County residents.
There are no walk-in services or vaccinations available.
Oak Glen Class of 1969
having reunion Oct. 12
NEW CUMBERLAND -- The reunion committee for the Oak Glen High School Class of 1969 has finalized plans for its 50-year class reunion to be held on Oct. 12.
Reservation letters have been sent to all graduates, and any class member who does not receive a letter should contact a member of the reunion committee. The committee is asking any class member who has a class picture of his or her first-grade class to send a copy to the class Facebook page.
Pictures also can be e-mailed to any member of the committee. The pictures will be used as part of the reunion booklet that will be available the night of the reunion.
For information about the reunion, visit the Oak Glen Class of 1969 reunion page. Addresses are still needed for several class members. Inquiries can be directed to Betsy Wells at (304) 564-3812; Linda Manley, (304) 387-0288; or Milli Hines, (304) 387-9646.
Homebuyer education
class set for June 22
WEIRTON -- CHANGE Inc. is offering a homebuyer education class that will be held June 22 at the Mary H. Weir Public Library, 3442 Main St.
To pre-register for the class, participants need a complete application with a payment of $50 for an individual and $75 for a couple. Participants will receive the "Realizing the American Dream" manual to keep for future reference. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Applications are available to be downloaded online under CHANGE's housing tab or can be picked up at any local office, including 3158 West St., Weirton; 200 Luray Drive, Wintersville; or in Newell.
Once the all-day workshop is over, participants will meet individually with a housing counselor to construct an individual household spending plan, with housing goals and timelines; review the manual worksheets; and obtain a certificate of completion.
CHANGE also offers an online class.
For information, call (304) 797-7733, extension 1405.
School system retirees
to eat at Greek festival
STEUBENVILLE -- Twenty retirees of Steubenville City Schools met for a May lunch at Abdalla's Tavern and Grill in Stratton.
Cards were distributed and signed.
The next lunch will be held June 13 at the Greek Food Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Steubenville.
Any Steubenville City Schools retiree is welcome to come and be a part of the 12:30 p.m. gathering. For information on the group, call Linda Holub.