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Serbian Men's Club chicken
blasts returning Wednesday at Serbian Picnic Grounds
WEIRTON -- The Serbian Men's Club chicken blasts held at the Serbian Picnic Grounds of Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church are returning this week.
A volunteer with the group noted the chicken blasts will resume, starting Wednesday, for the hearth-cooked, slow-roasted poultry.
Orders must be placed Wednesday between 6 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. by calling (304) 748-9866. Chickens must be picked up by 6 p.m. he cost is $8. Open air dining is available.
The Serbian Men's club has been working at the Serbian picnic grounds in Weirton for three weeks now, moving tables and cleaning in anticipation of the return of the summer fundraiser.
Normally the chicken blasts kick off on the Wedesday after Memorial Day, but the coronavirus panedmic had delayed the start of the decades-old annual tradition
The Serbian Picnic Grounds is located at 36 S. Kings Creek Road in Weirton.
Auditions set for Saturday
for Brooke Hills Playhouse
WELLSBURG -- Brooke Hills Playhouse will hold auditions for "The Red Velvet Cake War" at 10 a.m. Saturday at the playhouse at Brooke Hills Park.
The comedy's cast of characters includes seven females and five males, ages 30 to 80. Rehearsals will begin July 13 for the show, which will be presented at 8 p.m. Aug. 21-22 and 28-29 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 23 and 30.
Diana Mendel, its director, said social distancing will be observed with small groups reading selections from the play.
Anyone interested in auditioning should e-mail her at dmendel471@aol.com or call (304) 737-3344. Actors unable to audition at the scheduled time may make other arrangements.
Julia Barnhart, president of the playhouse's parent organization, the Brooke County Arts Council, said just one play is planned for this season, which got off to a late start because of the pandemic. But she said there are plans for other events, including a night of music and a virtual performance involving young actors.
Those who purchased season passes may use them for this season and next season.