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Quinn Memorial planning
Valentine's Day celebration
STEUBENVILLE -- Quinn Memorial AME Church, located at 515 North St., Steubenville, will be hosting a Valentine's Day celebration on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
It will be a time of "worship, food, fellowship and fun" for a $25 donation with tribute and a booklet or $20 for a ticket only. Tickets will be available at the door. For information, call (304) 479-7540.
The program includes Bishop Errenous E. McCloud, presiding prelate Third Episcopal district; the Rev. Bettye Holley, presiding elder; Patricia Russell McCloud, Episcopal supervisor; and the Rev. Buena Smith Dudley, pastor.
Northern Panhandle Shrine Club sets fundraiser breakfast
WEIRTON -- The Northern Panhandle Shrine Club will be holding its all-you-can-eat breakfast on Feb. 18 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Shrine Club building located at 1221 Rice Blvd., Weirton.
Breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage. Drinks include coffee, orange juice, hot tea and hot chocolate.
The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children 6 and older. Children under age 6 eat for free.
Tri-State Writers Society
schedules Tuesday meeting
STEUBENVILLE -- The Tri-State Writers Society, led by award-winning local author Karina Garrison, will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Main Library of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County, located at 407 S. Fourth St., Steubenville.
Published and aspiring writers of all genres are welcome to attend.
For information, contact Susan Guy at (740) 632-9507.
Information on foster care to be shared at Tuesday session
WELLSBURG -- Those who have ever considered being a foster parent or would like to make a positive impact in a child's life are invited to meet one-on-one with a representative of Necco, a local foster care agency, between noon and 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Brooke County Public Library.
No appointment is needed. Light refreshments will be provided.
Local NOW chapter applauds
appointment of chairperson
STEUBENVILLE -- Representatives of Ohio Valley NOW, a local chapter of the National Organization for Women, are applauding Barbara Baird's selection as the new chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Jefferson County Democratic Party.
Baird becomes the first female to hold that position in recent history.
"This is a good sign for all of Jefferson County that Democrats are forward thinking and recognize the value of naming a woman like Ms. Baird to successfully lead them into the future," commented Marjie DeFede, chapter president.
Baird, who resides in Smithfield, comes to position as a 20-year Army veteran and has been active in the local Democratic party, most recently serving as vice chair of the party executive committee. Baird was instrumental in organizing and remodeling the county party headquarters at Friendship Park in Smithfield, which is used as a welcome booth during the annual Jefferson County Fair.
Ohio Valley NOW is an active local chapter of NOW, the largest group of feminist activists in the United States, committed to taking action for equality, justice, dignity and opportunity for women and girls. The next chapter meeting is March 25, beginning at 3 p.m. at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 415 Adams St., Steubenville.
Weir High Class of 1967
having luncheon Wednesday
WEIRTON -- Members of the Weir High Class of 1967 will hold a luncheon on Wednesday, begining at 11 a.m. at B4 Burger Restaurant, located at 1801 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton. All classmates and spouses are welcome.
Ohio Valley Civil War
Roundtable session Feb. 18
WHEELING -- The Ohio Valley Civil War Roundtable will host Earl Nicodemus as the guest speaker on Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m. inside the historic courtroom at West Virginia Independence Hall, located at 1528 Market St., Wheeling.
His lecture will focus on Gen. William B. Curtis from West Liberty. In 1861, Curtis was commissioned as captain of Co. D in the 12th West Virginia Regimen. Afterward, he took command of a brigade consisting of 1st, 4th and 12th West Virginia regiments in October 1864. His record shows that he fought in 13 battles, including Petersburg and Appomattox Court House.
Nicodemus served as a professor of instructional technology at West Liberty University for 40 years. He was instrumental in forming the West Liberty Historical Society and was a caretaker of the historic West Liberty Cemetery from 1985 to 2016. In 2016, he was recognized as a West Virginia History Hero. His other interests include gardening and fishing.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Independence Hall will be open before the presentation and after. For questions, text Roger Micker at (304) 312-7559.