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Lions Club picnic scheduled
RICHMOND -- The Richmond Lions Club will host its community picnic at 6 p.m. July 27 at the stone shelter, No. 1 at Richmond Park. The event is free of charge.
Local feminist organization to meet
STEUBENVILLE -- The next meeting for Ohio Valley NOW is set for 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Episcopal Church, located at the corner of South Fourth and Adams streets. Refreshments will be served.
The focus of the meeting will be to update members on the $10,000 grant awarded to the chapter from the NOW Foundation, which will be used to promote the youth vote in upcoming elections.
Non-partisan activities and a public information campaign will be unveiled and members will be encouraged to sign on as a participant in these efforts.
Ohio Valley NOW is a local chapter of the National Organization for Women -- the largest group of feminist activists in the United States.
The group is committed to taking action for equality, justice, dignity and opportunity for women and girls.
Japanese tea ceremony to be shown
WELLSBURG -- Manami Kawazoe, a Japanese outreach coordinator at West Liberty University, will demonstrate a Japanese tea ceremony at noon July 28 at the Brooke County Public Library.
Those interested in attending the free program should call (304) 737-1551 or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Special story hours set
FOLLANSBEE -- Kim Harless will present a Camp Kindness story hour at noon July 24 at the Follansbee Library.
The activity will then be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Brooke Hills Park. This event will include swimming at the park's pool. Those attending will gather at the shelter. Space is limited, so reservations are requested. Those interested can call (304) 527-0860 or (304) 737-1551 or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
School board to meet
WELLSBURG -- The Brooke County Board of Education will hold meet at 5 p.m. July 24 at the board office, located at 1201 Pleasant Ave.
Agape Church autumn fest
STEUBENVILLE -- The Agape Church Worship Center will hold its annual Autumn Fest from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 23 at the center, located at 1310 Maryland Ave.
Vendors are wanted in the following categories: Food trucks, crafts, baked goods, antiques, home goods, independent sales and distributors.
Vendor booths are a 10-by-10-foot area for tents and tables. Booths are $25 per spot. Multi-spot discounts will be given, according to organizers.
Vendors must provide their own tents, tables and chairs.
For reservations or information, call (740) 219-2667.
Christmas in July
STEUBENVILLE -- The Agape Worship Center will celebrate Christmas in July, Saturday.
Dinner will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at $15 a plate.
Menu choices consist of turkey and dressing or ham; mashed potatoes or cabbage; green beans or baked beans; and cranberry sauce, rolls, peach cobbler and bottled water.
For information or to pre-order a dinner, call (740) 219-2667 or the center at (740) 278-2304.
An auction will take place at 5 p.m. All proceeds go to the Agape Church Worship Center to continue outreach in the community with events such as summer lunch, summer splash, movie nights, autumn fest and concerts.
The live auction will be held by auctioneer Brien Shafer. For questions regarding the auction, contact Shafer at (304) 737-7372.