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Steubenville native returns home with U.S. Navy Band
WASHINGTON -- Musician 1st Class Francis DuBois is coming to Pittsburgh on April 21 while on tour with the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus. The state was chosen to host two of the 13 concerts spanning seven states by the Sea Chanters during their 2022 tour -- one of the Navy's signature outreach programs.
The Sea Chanters performance is scheduled for April 21 at 7 p.m. at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall. All Navy Band performances are free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Originally from Steubenville, DuBois joined the Navy Band in 2015 as an audio production engineer. He holds a master of music in classical guitar performance degree and a bachelor of music in music technology degree from Duquesne University. Prior to joining the Navy Band, he worked as a freelance audio engineer and musician in Pittsburgh.
The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters is the official chorus of America's Navy. The ensemble performs a variety of music ranging from traditional choral music, including sea chanteys and patriotic fare, to opera, Broadway and contemporary music. The Sea Chanters chorus is frequently found at the center of high-profile national events. At home in Washington, D.C., the group performs for the president, vice president and numerous congressional, military and foreign dignitaries.
One of the U.S. Navy Band's primary responsibilities involves touring the country. All of the band's primary performing units embark each year on concert tours throughout specified regions of the country, allowing the band to reach out to audiences in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navy's premier musical ensembles on a regular basis.
The concerts are family-friendly events, meant to be entertaining to veterans, families, individuals and those interested in joining the Navy.
The Sea Chanters 2022 tour will cover 13 cities and more than 3,000 miles.
Quilt display at fort features heirlooms, decorative works
STEUBENVILLE -- A hand-pieced bed cover from 1906 constitutes one of more than 40 examples of a quilter's art that is on display now through April 18 in the Fort Steuben Visitor Center at 120 S. Third St., Steubenville.
Irish Chain, Flying Geese and Irish Double Chain are some of the designs featured in this year's "Joy of Quilts" exhibit. The entries from throughout the Tri-State Area represent family heirlooms while others are purely decorative. The owners of the quilts have submitted personal information on many of them.
"Quilting is an ancient art," noted Paul Zuros, executive director of Historic Fort Steuben. "From necessity, early settlers learned to save pieces of fabric from worn-out clothing and piece them together. The art developed of forming designs from the pieces, adding embroidery and layering the fabric to make warm covers," he explained. "Then more designs could be added by stitching the layers with colorful threads and unique designs."
Visitors can vote for their favorite quilt for a $1 donation to benefit Historic Fort Steuben.
The exhibit is open from Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call (740) 283-1787.
Questers chapter to install
officers at April 28 meeting
WINTERSVILLE -- Members of the Edwin M. Stanton Chapter of Ohio Questers met at Murray's Restaurant in Wintersville for their March meeting.
President Becky Swickard called the meeting to order with a brief session held before lunch. Members were reminded that the new officers will be installed in April and served a two-year term.
A scrapbook of the year's activities was to be prepared for presentation at the Ohio Spring Council meeting at Olmstead Falls, Ohio, on April 7-8.
Swickard presented a detailed program of Ohio and the Great Depression. club members expressed gratitude for the information and photos.
Swickard and Janet Neuman served as hostesses. Neuman provided the favors.
The April 28 meeting will be held at J.C. Wine Cellars in East Springfield. Hostesses will be Barbara Anderson and Doreen Turner-Gualtiere. They will ask "Who Are You?"
It's show time on Saturdays
at Brooke Library, Follansbee
WELLSBURG -- The Brooke County Public Library and its Follansbee branch will continue to show a variety of films at 10:30 a.m. each Saturday in April.
The Wellsburg library will show "Clifford the Big Red Dog" on Saturday, "Snake Eyes" on April 16, "Under the Stadium Lights" on April 23 and "The Lorax" on April 30.
The Follansbee library will show "The Lorax" on Saturday, "Hop" on April 16, "Clifford the Big Red Dog" on April 23 and "Snakes Eyes" on April 30.
Popcorn and bottled water will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring their own snacks.
Call (304) 737-1551 or (304) 527-0860 or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/programming-registration to reserve a seat for the free screenings.
East Springfield Community
Center having dinner Thursday
EAST SPRINGFIELD -- The East Springfield Community Recreation and Service Center will host a fundraiser dinner from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday.
The menu will be baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dessert, bread and drink.
The cost is $9. Patrons can dine in or get take-out. The phone number is (740) 543-3700. The center is located on county Road 39 next to the East Springfield Volunteer Fire Hall.
Weirton American Legion
to host flea market Saturday
WEIRTON -- The Weirton American Legion Post 10, located at 3140 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton, will host a flea market on Saturday.
It will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and feature 20 vendors.
Three Score Seniors Club
enjoys musical program
WEIRTON -- The Three Score Seniors Club met March 24 at Undo's Restaurant in Weirton with President Ed Powell welcoming members and guests.
Bob Shirer gave the invocation, leading the group in prayer and later the benediction.
Powell led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Club members sang "God Bless America.
During dinner, background music was provided by DJ Johnny Fever, who later was introduced by Sandra Briggs, program chairman, and performed a medley of songs as the entertainment for the evening.
During reports, Secretary Cindy Richards noted that there were no new minutes to report because the February meeting had been canceled because of inclement weather. George Pohlman gave the treasurer's report.
Sunshine Chairman Winnie Kemp acknowledged several March birthdays.
Kathy McCarrick, house chairman, decorated the tables in white and green for St. Patrick's Day.
Reservations Chairman Vivian Weigel reported that there were 51 members present and one guest. She read the menu that was selected for April. She said that Jane Watson made calendars for everyone to take home.
Larry Purks reported that the audit for 2021 was perfect.
Jim Pryor and Mary Louise Danek were winners in the 50/25/25 drawing. Betty Virtue drew the red tickets for the free dinner, which were won by Tony LaRosa and Harry Mack. Winners of the Dairy Queen gift cards were Nancy Smurda and Lynn Bish.