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55th-annual arts and crafts

show Saturday in Weirton

WEIRTON — The art department of the GFWC Weirton Woman’s Club will be holding its annual arts and crafts show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Masonic Annex on Knights Road, Weirton.

“This show is a combination of quality artist and crafts people from around the Tri-State Area,” an event spokesperson explained.

“Many are returning crafters along with several new ones this year. Local artist Sue Tate will be having hand-painted Christmas ornaments that also have been featured in magazines,” the spokesperson noted. “An all -time favorite is local jewelry makers Tink Carey and Bobby Jo Domitrovich, both with their own unique styles. Donna Rae handbags are another favorite of the shoppers along with Carol Gardiner of the McDonald, Pa., area who has wonderful stocking stuffers and gifts for friends.

“New this year,” the spokesperson continued, “is Theresa Edmunds of East Liverpool, who uses tea cups and tea pots with a totally different spin. Also new is Holly Zablackas with her fantastic one-of-a-kind adorable characters. Wintersville gives us the Ostrowsky family who can furnish anything from wood holiday decor to embroidered tea towels, totes and sweat shirts. Cindy McDonald, local author, will have all her favorite titles available. The Weirton Chapter 147 of the Order of Eastern Star will be providing homemade soups and other goodies at the concession.”

The event will offer everything from cookies and candies to wreaths. Questions can be directed to Sharon Neeley, event chairman, at (304) 797-1945.

Buena Vista UMC to host

garage and food sale Saturday

STEUBENVILLE — Buena Vista United Methodist Church, 3801 Schenley Ave., will be holding an indoor garage sale and soup and sandwich sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Miscellaneous items will be available, including Christmas items, and there will be craft vendors. Soup will be available by the bowl or quart.

Patrons can dine in or get takeout. For information, call the church at (740) 264-3378.

Brooke Retired School

Employees to meet Nov. 12

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Association of Retired School Employees will meet on Nov. 12 at the Follansbee Presbyterian Church. Lunch will be served at noon.

The program topic will be “Good Health Rocks ….So Rock Your Body,” presented by Cindy Dobbs of Cindy’s Fusion Fitness.

Reservations can be made by calling Ruth Lewis at (304) 737-2314 before Nov. 5.

Box of Joy drop-off

center at St. John Fisher

RICHMOND — Every year since Cross Catholic Outreach began Box of Joy, more and more groups and churches have signed up to give children in impoverished nations a small piece of the joy of Christmas.

“Box of Joy is more than giving a child small gifts in a shoebox who would otherwise receive nothing during Christmas,” said Jim Cavnar, president of Cross Catholic Outreach. “Box of Joy is an opportunity to consciously take time out of the busy holiday season to focus on serving others and sharing the joy of Jesus’ birth.”

Last year, through the efforts of 620 participating Catholic parishes, schools and groups across 47 states utilizing 149 drop-off centers, Cross Catholic Outreach collected and delivered gift-filled Boxes of Joy to 58,030 children in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala. The ministry’s goal is to increase the number of children served to 85,000 by 2020 — which will require a rise in group and parish participation and the number of drop-off centers for boxes. By sending Boxes of Joy — each box includes a rosary and “The Story of Jesus,” in the recipient’s native language — groups can demonstrate Christ’s compassion to poor children in developing countries.

Catholic parishes, schools and groups nationwide organize Boxes of Joy by packing the boxes with small gifts like toys and school supplies, and adding essentials like soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes, as well as a few treats like hard candy and coloring books. Participants include $9 in each box to cover shipment from the local drop-off center to the child.

The 2019 Box of Joy campaign kicked off in September, and groups can deliver gifts to their local drop-off center during Box of Joy Collection Week, under way Saturday through Nov. 10. St. John Fisher Church will again be acting as this area’s drop-off center. It is located at 7457 state Route 152 S., Richmond.

Contact Coordinator Joelle Bucci to schedule a drop-off by calling (304) 374-0662.

Weirton Woman’s Club

scheduled to meet Monday

WEIRTON — The GFWC-Weirton Woman’s Club will hold its regular meeting on Nov. 4 at the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Weirton, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with President Helen Gibson presiding.

Sandra Robbins, chairman of Women’s History and Resource Center for the club, will be presenting, “The History Alive” series part of the West Virginia Humanities Council. The program features scholars from the state who portray historical figures.

Mary Dailey of Ronceverte will be portraying Sacagawea, a female Indian interpreter for the 1804 Lewis and Clark “Corps of Discovery” Expedition. Aside from her value as an interpreter, Sacagawea communicated to the tribes that the corps had peaceful intentions. All members are encouraged to attend the meeting and presentation.

Fundraiser benefit to be

held Saturday in Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — Family and friends of 2-year-old David McIntyre are hosting a fundraiser benefit in his fight against leukemia.

It will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday at the Spot Bar, 217 S. Fourth St. The event will include a variety of food, a Chinese auction and a 50-50 drawing. He is the son of David C. and Irene McIntyre and spent one year in Toldeo Hospital before his release in August 2019. and had been in remission until recently, according to his great-grandmother, Stephanie Luke, who is helping to organize the benefit.

For information, contact her at (740) 632-2303.

Antonio Meucci Lodge makes

plans for Christmas party

WEIRTON — The Antonio Meucci Lodge No. 2506 Sons and Daughters of Italy held a dinner meeting Oct. 8 at Undo’s in Weirton.

Mary Rose Spano read the invocation and led in a moment of silence observed in memory of member Nick Dragasich. Richard Sklenor led in opening exercises.

Reports were given by Secretary Rita Orler and Norma Henson, treasurer. A report was given on sympathy cards that had been sent.

President Regina Truax announced that the annual Christmas party will be held Dec. at Undo’s. Annual dues will be collected at the November and December meetings. Canned goods will be collected at the November meeting for the Salvation Army.

Entertainment was provided by Duke Provenzano of De Ja Vu who sang and played hits from the 1950s through the 1990s.

Several bus tours were announced, including: Nov. 4, Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh; Nov. 10-11, Christmas in New York City; Nov. 22, Ohio Star Theater, Booth Brothers Christmas Show, Sugarcreek; and Dec. 15, Christmas in the Valley, Ron Retzer Trio and Ernie Hause and Signature Sound, Capitol Theater, Wheeling. For information, contact Truax at (304) 723-0419. All tours are open to the public.

The Undo’s gift certificates were won by Larry Purks and Rita Orler. Linda Aloi won the 50-50 drawing. The next meeting will be held Nov. 12 at Undo’s. Anyone wanting information or interested in joining can contact Truax.

Harrison Coal calendars

for 2020 are available

CADIZ — The 2020 Harrison Coal and Reclamation Historical Park calendars are ready for purchase.

They can be purchased locally at the Puskarich Public Library, Market Street, Cadiz, and at the Harrison County Visitor Center, located at143 S. Main St., Cadiz. The 2020 calendars feature the Marion-made No. 5561 “C” 40-cubic yard shovel, “The Wasp.” It began operations in 1949. The photos show the erection of the shovel and its working. It was scrapped in 1987.

The calendar is sponsored by the Harrison County Visitor Center, Leonard and Dolly Ferrara, Sue Adams, Kelly Michelli and Marilyn Monzula. Calendars are $10, and, if ordered to be mailed out, add $3 for postage and handling for each additional calendar. Send orders to Dale Davis, 800 N. 13th St., Cambridge, OH 43725, or call Davis at (740) 391-4135. There are a series of these dating from 2011 and make excellent presents and collector’s items. Checks or money orders should be made out to HCRHP.

There are a series of available calendars dating from 2011.

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