Hancock County Democratic Women to meet May 17

WEIRTON — The Hancock County Democratic Women will hold their first meeting of the new year on May 17 at Giovanni’s Family Restaurant, Pennsylvania Avenue, Weirton, at 5 p.m. for those who want dinner.

The business meeting will start at 6 p.m.

Because of social distancing, Giovanni’s is requesting that those who attend should wear a mask and order dinner instead of just water, a news release notes.

Four Seasons Senior Citizens to resume monthly meetings

WEIRTON — The Four Seasons Senior Citizens are will be resuming monthly meetings, gathering on May 19 at Undo’s.

The announcement made by the group’s officers included the reminder that callers will be contacting each member to see who is coming and to provide menu information.

Doors open at 5 p.m. on May 19 with the meeting and dinner at 6 p.m.

“We look forward to seeing a great turnout for the meeting and dinner,” a spokesperson noted.

East Springfield Community Center dinner is Thursday

EAST SPRINGFIELD — The East Springfield Community Center will host its monthly fundraiser dinner on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The dinner menu will be baked steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, bread, dessert and drink. The cost is $9. Patrons can get carryout dinners or dine inside. Orders can be called in to (740) 543-3700.

The monthly dinners are now being held on the second Thursday of the month instead of the first.

The center is located on county Road 39 next to the East Springfield Volunteer Fire Department.

Chapter holds first in-person meeting in more than a year

UNIONPORT — The Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Teacher’s Sorority met in the Wayne Township Community Center in Unionport on May 4.

The members participated in a covered-dish dinner with a “Cinco de Mayo” theme. Hostesses were Michele Fabbro, Peggy Pyle and President Linda Lenzi.

Lenzi welcomed the members to the organization’s first in-person meeting in more than a year. Pyle gave an inspirational thought before the meal.

Lenzi conducted the business meeting. Door prizes were awarded to Janice McClain, Barbara Carter and Susan Nolan. Lenzi announced that the organization will return to the previous place that they had been meeting before the COVID scare — Malara Hall in Steubenville’s Holy Family Church.

The members voted to hold the September meeting at a local restaurant to be decided later. Lenzi will hold a meeting in June for club officers to plan programs.

Members should send checks for three months of summer altruistic projects to Erin DeSantis by June 1.

Lenzi introduced Ohio ADK President Susan Nolan, who awarded Beta Alpha Chapter with two state awards and commended clubs for continuing projects despite the pandemic. Nolan encouraged all members to attend future ADK conventions to meet new friends and gather new ideas. The International ADK Convention will be held in July for 10 days. Nolan encouraged the club to recruit new members.

The next regular meeting will be held in September at a location to be determined.

Animated film set for Thursday

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library will show the Pixar animated film “Soul” at 5 p.m. May 13.

Because of COVID-19 restrictions, refreshments won’t be served. To reserve a seat for the free screening, call (304) 737-1551 or visit wellsburg.lib.wv.us/newsletter2.htm.