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10th-annual live nativity
set for Sunday at Starkdale
STEUBENVILLE -- The 10th-annual live nativity at Starkdale Presbyterian Church, 4600 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, will unfold Sunday with six presentations repeated every half hour starting at 5 p.m. with the final one beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The live nativity is an indoor/outdoor production about the birth of Jesus, followed by an opportunity to pet the animals, meet the cast and enjoy refreshments in the fellowship hall, according to a church spokesperson.
The Rev. Carl Moore, Starkdale's pastor, will be on hand to welcome and visit with guests in the fellowship hall.
"This is one of the church's ways of sharing the gift of Jesus Christ with the community during the Christmas season," the spokesperson added.
Fundraiser breakfast Saturday
at Wayne Township center
UNIONPORT -- A fundraiser breakfast will be held Saturday from 8 a.m to 11 a.m. at the Wayne Township Community Center in Unionport.
The breakfast includes pancakes and sausage, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs and toast and drinks.
Proceeds benefit the Wayne Township Community Center.
Open house Sunday afternoon
at the Crew House Museum
RICHMOND -- Decorated for Christmas, the Crew House Museum at 34 W. Main St. will be open to area residents interested in paying a visit there.
Representatives of the Richmond Community Historical Society will be on hand to welcome visitors Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
What is the museum today was home to the Crew family for 146 years. It and the store next door were constructed in 1825-26. Before the Civil War, runaway slaves were occasionally hidden in the third-floor space that connected to the store, according to the society's website. The museum features a variety of town memorabilia and includes a second floor dedicated to Jefferson Union High School items of interest.
For information, contact Phil Judy, society president, at (740) 765-4534.
Railroaders invited to attend
breakfast meeting Dec. 16
CHESTER -- All railroaders are invited to attend a breakfast meeting at E.J.'s Restaurant, located at 807 Carolina Ave., set for Thursday.
All retired and current railroaders and crafts are welcome to attend the get-togethers that are held on the third Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. at E.J.'s.
For information, call Rocco at (330) 853-3045.
Brooke Hills Park Park
holding wreath drawing
WELLSBURG -- Brooke Hills Park is selling chances through Dec. 18 for a variety of wreaths on display at its clubhouse.
They are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased at the clubhouse between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. or online at https://forms.gle/ha2nwPTHtRjsGF287
Birch Creek Farmery
holding charity drawing
BURGETTSTOWN -- Birch Creek Farmery, located in Burgettstown, is holding a "freezer-filler" charity drawing with the proceeds going to WTOV TV's Coats for Kids.
Participants have the chance to win $500 worth of the business' "premium, pastured, heritage breed meats raised at the Farmery and delivered right to your door."
The drawing is Dec. 21, and the meat will be delivered the following day. Tickets cost $5 to $10 and can be purchased online through its website www.birchcreekfarmery.com under the "Order" or "Events/Community" tab.
Brooke County Library to screen 'Respect' on Dec. 17
WELLSBURG -- The Brooke County Library will show the PG-13 rated movie "Respect," about the life of Aretha Franklin, at noon Dec. 17.
Call (304) 737-1551 or visit https://bcplvirtual.weebly/com/programs to reserve a seat.
Evening story time Dec. 15 to include 'Gingerbread Mouse'
WELLSBURG -- The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening story time, with Kim Harless, at 5 p.m. Dec. 15 at 5 p.m.
It will include the story "Gingerbread Mouse," a craft and snacks. Call (304) 737-1551 or visit https://bcplvirtual.weebly/com/programs to reserve a seat for the free screening.
Wellsburg church giving away
quarts of soup on Dec. 16
WELLSBURG -- Members of Community of Christ Church at 84 26th Street will be offering free quarts of soup to go from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., while the supply lasts, on Dec. 16.