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86th-annual Scio Fall Festival
set for Aug. 19-21 features lots
of events and entertainment
SCIO -- The 86th-annual Scio Fall Festival set for Aug. 19-21 will feature numerous events and entertainment for all ages to enjoy, according to organizers.
The festival kicks off Aug. 19 with the 28th-annual Kids 1-Mile Fun Run and the 36th-annual Scio Fall Festival 5K Race. Participants can register online at www.runsignup.com or forms can be mailed to Trish Satterfield, the Scio Fall Festival chairperson, at P.O. Box 215, Jewett, OH 43988.
After the races, the evening will continue with a teen dance with DJ Scotty B at the East End Stage, and the Old Geezers will perform at the main stage at 8 p.m.
On Aug. 20, the 86th-annual Scio Fall Festival Grand Parade, sponsored by D&E Electric and Trinity Health System, will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Scio American Legion Post 482 and the Jewett-Scio Alumni Marching Band will perform the opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. The parade route has changed this year with the lineup beginning on state Route 646 toward New Rumley and proceeding down Main Street only. After the parade, Easy Street Band will perform at the Main Stage, with Loss of Memory performing at the East End Stage.
The 36th-annual Scio Show and Shine Car Show, held on West Main Street at the R.J. Spiker Firehall and in front of the Barr Memorial Building, will begin the festivities on Aug. 21. New to the festival this year is the remote control Demo Derby at noon, in front of the NAPA Auto Parts Store. The 25th-annual arm-wrestling contest will be held by Neimayer's Pharmacy. Entertainment for the afternoon on the main stage will start at 1 p.m. with the fifth-annual pet show, then a karaoke contest n at 2 p.m. The remainder of the afternoon will include a pizza slaying contest and New Towne Cloggers.
The Scio Fall Festival has brought back the kid's parade starting at 6 p.m. with lineup in front of the Scio Firehouse. Festival royalty will be crowned at 8 p.m. with the merchants' drawing at 9 p.m. The Moonlyterz will take the main stage for the remainder of the evening with Geo & Josh Acoustic playing at the East End Stage at 7 p.m.
As always, the flower and garden show will be on display at the Purviance Exhibition Hall, where commemorative mugs will be on sale. The vendor show will be at its new location, Tater Ridge Farms Market (Old Family Dollar Store), during the festival, and the Scio Museum will be open for viewing of Scio Pottery as well as memorabilia from Scio, Scio High School and Jewett-Scio High School. The Bird Nerds with Exotic Birds and Animals will be joining the festivities again this year.
"We are excited to welcome Bortner Shows -- clean, safe and colorful family fun, providing inflatables and small mechanical rides," an event spokesperson noted..
For information, e-mail sciofallfest@yahoo.com or contact Chairman J.T. Thompson at (740) 945-0260.
Baked steak dinner Thursday
at East Springfield Center
EAST SPRINGFIELD -- The East Springfield Community Center will host its monthly fundraiser dinner on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 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 held on the second Thursday of the month.
The center is located on county Road 39 next to the East Springfield Volunteer Fire Department.
Back-to-School Carnival Day
at Sycamore lot on Friday
STEUBENVILLE -- The Sycamore Youth Center at 301 N. Fourth St., will host a Back-to-School Carnival Day in the parking lot next to the center from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday.
There will be a bouncy house, inflatable slide and inflatable jousting arena for kindergarten through eighth-grade students. "We also will have free food, face painting and school supplies," explained Bobbyjon Bauman, center director. The event is free of charge, and a parent/guardian must accompany all children in grades kindergarten through fourth.
The bouncy houses are sponsored by the Jefferson County Family Recovery Center, which is partnering with Sycamore for the event.
Questions can be directed to the Sycamore Youth Center at (740) 409-2986.
Pleasant Hill VFD Auxiliary
hosting fundraiser dinner
STEUBENVILLE -- The Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is hosting a fundraiser chicken roast dinner on Aug. 21 at the fire hall located at 3297 state Route 213, Steubenville.
The hours are from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. or until sold out.
The dinner includes chicken, macaroni salad, cowboy beans, cole slaw and dessert. The cost is $12, cash only. Patrons can dine in or get takeout.
The phone number is (740) 282-9601.
Proceeds will go toward purchasing a Lucas Machine, which is a compression machine used to aid in administering CPR.
Library announces
programs, activities
STEUBENVILLE -- The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has announced the following programs and activities.
Main Library, (740) 282-9782
Children: Stop in the library any time on Aug. 17 to make a craft.
Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant Branch, (740) 769-2090
Adults: Book club will meet for discussion in person on Aug. 17, beginning at 10 a.m.
Children: Visit the library for an outdoor story hour on Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. Call the library for information.
St. Paul's soup kitchen
reopening on Thursday
STEUBENVILLE -- This week the St. Paul's Episcopal Church soup kitchen reopens Thursday with a meal prepared by Starkdale Presbyterian Church.
The soup kitchen has been a staple of St. Paul's since 1982 when it was started by the Rev. Michael Dudley who wanted to create an outreach program for the residents of Steubenville and the surrounding area.
Doors open and lunch will be served starting at noon. The church serves lunch every Thursday with the outreach staffed by volunteers from St. Paul's, Starkdale Presbyterian and Wintersville United Methodist churches. St. Paul's is located at 415 Adams St. The phone number is (740) 282-5366.
Bell Chapel United Methodist peach festival set for Friday
STEUBENVILLE -- Bell Chapel United Methodist Church, located at 3419 state Route 213, Steubenville, will host its peach festival on Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
"Come join us for some delicious treats of the season," a spokesperson encouraged. Sandwiches and salads also will be available. Cost will be by donation.
No takeouts will be available. The church's phone number is (740) 283-2239.
Friday fish frys benefit
Colliers Fire Department
COLLIERS -- The Colliers Fire Department Auxiliary holds fish frys for take-out from its kitchen at 341 Pennsylvania Ave. from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. each Friday.
In addition to breaded fish and fries, the menu includes many other entrees and appetizers, including shrimp, chicken strips and hot dogs.