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Weirton church organizing
annual corn festival Aug. 14
WEIRTON -- Christ United Methodist Church will hold its 15th-annual corn festival from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 14 at the church, located at 3598 Pennsylvania Ave, Weirton Heights.
This year's event will be drive-through, takeout only and will feature corn on the cob, pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw and Texas sheet cake.
Tickets are available at the door. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-12 and free for children under 6.
Corn also will be available for purchase.
"Come and help CUMC support its mission," a church spokesperson said.
Bowling fundraiser Aug. 13
for gastroparesis awareness
STEUBENVILLE -- "Keep it Out of the Gutter" is the theme of a "Bowling for a Cure" fundraiser in support of gastroparesis awareness.
Local organizer Bernice Richards explained the fundraiser will be held Aug. 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Clair Lanes in St. Clairsville. The cost is $20 at the door for three hours of bowling, pizza and drinks in addition to five tickets for the Chinese auction.
Additional auction tickets will be available for $1 each or six tickets for $5.
The fundraiser will include a photo booth featuring selfies with Jordyn the Stuffed Sloth. There is a free digital download with $5 for a 4-by-6 print mailed or $7 for an 8-by-10 print mailed.
A 50-50 drawing and bake sale are other elements of the fundraiser in addition to the sale of shirts, which are $15 for an adult and $7.50 for a child.
A party favor bag will be provided to all attendees.
August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month, which is dedicated to improving understanding and management of the disease, also known as delayed gastric emptying. It is a chronic condition that affects the stomach muscles and prevents proper movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine.
Richards noted that gastroparesis "literally means paralyzed stomach. Food does not digest the way it's supposed to. It can sit for hours or even days in the stomach."
To RSVP at the bowling alley, call (740) 695-3641.
Local contacts are Richards at (740) 219-7982 or Dawn Pahides at (740) 461-8193.
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 chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, bread, desserts and a drink. Patrons can dine in or get take-out. The phone number is (740) 543-3700.
The cost has been raised from $9 to $10.
The center is located on county Road 39 next to the East Springfield Volunteer Fire Hall.
Library system plans variety
of programs and activities
STEUBENVILLE -- The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has announced the following programs and activities happening at its various locations:
Main Library, (740) 282-9782
Adults: Cozy Mystery Book Club will meet on Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. to discuss "The Man in the Suit" by Agatha Christie. Call to join.
Children: Back-to-School Story Time will be offered at the library on Aug. 9, beginning at 6 p.m. and Aug. 10 at 11 a.m. Register by calling the library.
Teens: Make a craft at the library on Aug. 8 at 5:30 p.m. Call to register.
Brilliant Branch, (740) 598-4028
Children: Get creative and spend time together at the Family Fun Rock Painting program on Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. Supplies are provided, and it's free.
Tiltonsville Branch, (740) 859-5163
Children: Paint together during the Family Fun Rock Painting program on Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. It's free, and supplies are provided.
Adults: Book club will meet for discussion on Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. Call to join.
It's a watermelon theme for the stemless wine glass painting on Aug. 13 at noon. It's free, and supplies are provided. Register by calling the library.
Toronto Branch, (740) 537-1262
Children: Story Time for children who are ages 5-10 will be held on Aug. 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 11 a.m. Registration is required.
Parents with children ages 2-6 can register now for Story Hour that will be offered on Aug. 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 4 p.m.
Adults: Book club will meet for discussion on Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. Call to join.
Toronto Sunrise Seniors
reminded about Aug. 19 trip
TORONTO -- The July 24 meeting of the Toronto Sunrise Seniors was called to order by President Barbara Pritts.
Vice president Sandi Radvansky gave the blessing for the meal. The group thanked kitchen committee members Hank and Laura Sheets, Bob and Cathy Samuel, Janet Petrella and Nancy Bodrog for the meal.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and Secretary Laura Sheets conducted the roll call of officers and read the minutes of the June 24 meeting and the July 10 picnic. Judy Sabol gave the financial report.
Marlene Garrett, social secretary, acknowledged those celebrating July birthdays and announced that the August kitchen committee will include Barbara and Don Pritts, Betty Peirce and Dave Trudick.
The group was reminded about specifics of the trip to Hartville on Aug. 19. The bus will leave the stadium parking lot at 9 a.m. and will return by 6 p.m.
A patriotic trivia game was won by Dorothy Pavelka, Marlene Garrett and Betty Mossor. Marsha McConnell and Lucy Timko won the 50-50 drawing.
After the meeting, members played bingo. Winners for the evening were Bodrog, Garrett, Sabol, Timko, Phyllis Smith, Bonnie Wilson, McConnell, Rex Mossor, and Mary Lou Deku.
The next meeting will be held at the Karaffa Recreation Complex on Aug. 12 at 5 p.m. Anyone over 55 is welcome to join the group.
Tri-State Writers Society schedules Aug. 9 meeting
STEUBENVILLE -- The Tri-State Writers Society, led by award-winning local author Karina Garrison, will meet on Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. at Eat 'n Park in Steubenville in the back dining room.
Published and aspiring writers of all genres are welcome. For information, contact Susan Guy at (740) 632-9507.
CEOS meeting Thursday to
include nomination of officers
NEW CUMBERLAND -- The nomination of officers will be held at the Community Educational Outreach Service meeting on Thursday at the Hancock County Senior Center on Gas Valley Road.
This month's lesson is on the CEOS organization itself -- how and when it began, changes through the years and plans for the future, a spokesperson explained.
The lesson portion of the meeting will begin at approximately noon, and the public, as always, is cordially invited to attend.
Club members are reminded that the senior center no longer serves lunch on Thursdays, so a sack lunch is suggested for this meeting.
"We will eat, as usual, at 11 a.m. Plan to discuss this development and share some ideas on what can be done in order to continue enjoying having a light lunch prior to the meetings," the spokesperson added.
Weirton Senior Center to host dance with live music Friday
WEIRTON -- The Greater Weirton Senior Center, located at 3425 Main St., Weirton, is continuing with its monthly dances held on the first Friday of the month.
The next one is scheduled for Friday. The dances are held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The cost of $5 includes hot dogs and punch and live music by Jack Thomas. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish to share.
The monthly bake sales will resume in September.
The center's membership has been opened to younger people.
Those 50 and older are now eligible to become a part of the center and its many activities, according to Tammy Margetic, center director. Annual dues are $25 per person or $40 for a couple.
For information, call (304) 748-3490.
Three Score Seniors meeting
includes reports, music, prizes
WEIRTON -- Three Score Seniors Club members held their June 23 meeting at Undo's in Weirton with President Ed Powell welcoming members and guests and announcing it was "Let it Go Day."
In explaining the concept, Powell said he would tell knock-knock jokes in between reports, which members appreciated.
Bob Shirer led the group in prayer, while Powell led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Club members sang "God Bless America" before the dinner.
Program Chairman Sandra Briggs, vice president, introduced the evening's entertainment, which was singer and keyboard player Jack Giacomel
Reports were given by Secretary Cindy Richards, who read the minutes from the dinner meeting in May. George Pohlman gave the treasurer's report.
Membership Chairman Brenda Edwards reported that the club still has a total of 76 paid members. Sunshine Chairman Winnie Kemp reported June totals of four birthdays and three anniversaries. The group sang in honor of both groups.
House Chairman Kathy McCarrick decorated the tables in a patriotic theme for Independence Day.
Reservations Chairman Vivian Weigel noted there were 55 members present along with three guests. She read the menu that was selected for July and announced that the dress theme for July would be picnic style.
Historian Lee Edwards reported that there were up-to-date albums on the tables in the back of the room with the latest pictures included.
Under new business, Weigel announced that the Hancock County Museum was presenting a lecture series.
Lee Edwards and Larry Purks drew blue tickets for the 50/25/25 drawing, won by Sandra Briggs and Marlene Hare.
Jim Hare and Lee Edwards drew the red tickets. The winners were Connie Gilbert, Marlene Runkel and Tony LaRosa, who won twice.
Green Tickets: Betty Virtue and Brenda Edwards drew green tickets for the free dinner won by Jackie Nixon and Billie Dietz. Dairy Queen gift cards were won by Linda Walters and Betty Virtue.
Shirer gave the benediction.