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East Springfield Memorial Day parade, events detailed
EAST SPRINGFIELD -- East Springfield's Memorial Day parade and veterans service will be held May 31 with the parade beginning at 10 a.m. at the old East Springfield grade school building on state Route 43.
Sponsored and organized this year by the East Springfield Community Center volunteers, the parade begins at the former school building and ends at the community center, located behind the East Springfield Volunteer Fire Department. The parade had been a longtime project of the East Springfield Ruritans Club.
Prizes and plaques will be awarded for parade entries in six categories: Floats -- patriotic or historic-themed ones; novelty -- clowns, bikes, individual entries; motorized vehicles -- motorcycles, trucks, jeep and four-wheelers; antique cars club; antique cars; and horses.
The prize awards are $40, first place; $30, second; and $20, third, in each of the categories.
Parade participants should be at the old school to register before 9:15 a.m. and to receive a number and meet criteria for judging.
The grand marshal will be 90-year-old Ray Fleishour, a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He has been an East Springfield resident for 60 years, has a sharpening business and is an active member of Christ United Methodist Church in East Springfield.
The guest speaker will be the Rev. Robert Carson, pastor of East Springfield Church of the Cross.
Following the holiday events, there will be a free covered-dish dinner and hot dogs at the center.
For information, contact Sue Call, East Springfield Community Center treasurer, at (740) 543-3066.
Annual chicken blasts starting Wednesday at picnic grounds
WEIRTON -- It's one, two, three blast-off for the 2021 installment of a local tradition and fundraiser in place locally for decades.
The Serbian Men's Club will hold the first of its "chicken blasts" Wednesday at the Serbian Picnic Grounds of Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church.
They will continue every Wednesday through the end of August.
Orders for the hearth-cooked, slow-roasted poultry may be called in from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to (304) 748-9866 the day of the sales, but volunteer Jon Greiner offers a word of caution here, noting that last year, the chickens were gone in the first hour.
Orders must be picked up by 6 p.m. at the site located off Kings Creek Road. The price remains steady at $8.
Greiner explained that West Virginia has lifted all restrictions on gatherings, so that's not a concern. "The CDC says customers will be safe outdoors without masks if they've been vaccinated, and Hancock County has a great vaccination percentage. All we can do is recommend. Customers won't be required to wear masks."
Another safety protocol implemented last year will remain in place this year as well with all beer served in disposal plastic cups. Tradition had been for beer served in pitchers.
Four Seasons Senior Citizens resume monthly meetings
WEIRTON -- The Four Seasons Senior Citizens have resumed their monthly meetings at Undo's after a year of absence because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Gene Viola opened the meeting where Tony LaRosa gave the opening and closing prayers.
The Pledge of Allegiance was followed by the singing of "God Bless America."
Viola introduced guests Marlene Dunn, a guest of Joyce Dobbs; Rose Vargo, a guest of Cel Findley; and Marilyn DiLeonardo and Linda Aloi, guests of Regina Truax.
May birthdays were acknowledged.
The Ron Retzer Trio provided entertainment.
Reports were read from the treasurer and reservations chairpersons. Josie Cekinovich read a list of sympathy and get well cards she sent.
Prize winners were: Norma Yoho, 50-50 drawing; Richard Dobbs, Undo's gift certificate; and Marie Scarfo, Larry Purks, Carolyn Shaffer, Terry Mamula and Gene Viola, door prizes.
The next meeting will be held June 16. The menu will be sausage with sauerkraut or country ham.
Club seeks participants for 'Paint & Snack' on June 12
WINTERSVILLE -- The Wintersville Woman's Club is holding a "Paint & Snack" fundraiser that will be held June 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Starkdale Presbyterian Church, 4600 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville.
The teacher will be Barbara Horn. Ice tea, lemonade and snacks will be provided.
The cost is $30 per person. The reservation deadline is June 7.
To RSVP, send a check or money order to Wintersville Woman's Club, c/o Karen Hill, 109 N. Avalon Drive, Wintersville OH 43953.
Holy Trinity Philoptochos announces new officers
STEUBENVILLE -- The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Philoptochos members held their end-of-the-season dinner meeting on May 6 at the Steubenville Country Club with President Angie Mahfood presiding.
The Rev. Matthew Moore gave the opening prayer and led the members in singing "Xristos Aneste."
Mary Jean Mahfood and Stacey Kotsanis were hostesses.
Mahfood thanked members for their help during her time as the organization's president. Tara Dzvonick presented her with a cake from the Downtown Bakery in appreciation of her service.
The Philoptochos Society's new season begins Sept. 2. The new officers are: Rikki Kamarados, president; Marianne Balakos, first vice president; Rana Levenderis, second vice president; Joanne McCraley, treasurer; and Tara Dzvonick, corresponding secretary and recording secretary.
Music on the Deck Summer Concert Series in Burgettstown
BURGETTSTOWN -- Paris Presbyterian Church, 127 Steubenville Pike, Burgettstown, is announcing the return of its Music on the Deck Summer Concert Series.
"Every summer, we invite the community to come out for evenings of inspiring music in our front yard," explained Joel Peterson, director of outreach. "Last year, we adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by streaming our concerts on YouTube, but we are glad to be coming back together in person this summer."
The concerts are free and open to the public, but a love offering will be taken to support the musicians. Light refreshments will be available in the Gathering Place Coffee Shop.
In the event of inclement weather, the concerts will be moved into the church sanctuary. "We advise attendees to follow CDC and Pennsylvania guidance regarding masks and physical distancing.
The concert lineup includes:
* June 4, 7 p.m., the Chrisagis Brothers;
* July 9, 7 p.m., Jonathan White;
* July 25, 6 p.m., the Ron Retzer Trio;
* Aug. 1, 6 p.m., Chelsea Matta Householder;
* Aug. 15, 6 p.m., Sandy Lusco Huffman; and
* Aug. 29, 6 p.m., Cross Vision.
Up-to-date information about the concerts and other special events are available on the church's website at www.ParisECO.net and its Facebook page Facebook.com/ParisPresbyterianChurch or by calling the church office at (724) 729-3450.