Whiskerfest set for Saturday

WEIRTON–The Hancock County Humane Foundation will hold its second-annual Whiskerfest event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Lauttamus Event Center, located at 1000 Colliers Way in Weirton.

The Mexican-themed event entitled, Feline Fiesta, will feature disc jockey Scorpion, a taco bar, a cash bar, a photo booth, the Wheel of Catnip Fortune, various drawings and a 50/50 drawing.

Food is being catered by Frank’s Catering in Follansbee and Giometti Catering out of Weirton.

Desserts will be provided by Sweet Temptations. Cookies are being made by Ila Nelson.

Tickets are $50 per person and available online at hancockhumane.org.

All of the money raised goes back into the care of the animals, board members stated.

Anyone interested in adopting or fostering a cat or kitten can visit the foundation, located at 241 Ohio River Blvd., in New Cumberland.

Retired school employees to meet

NEW CUMBERLAND — The Hancock County Association of Retired School Employees will hold a luncheon and meeting at noon on Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church, located on Ridge Avenue in New Cumberland.

To make a reservation, call Rita Orler by Friday at (304) 748-7735.

Class to hold fundraiser during reunion

STEUBENVILLE — The Steubenville High School Class of 1974 will hold its 50th class reunion Sept. 20. However, classmates decided this time, they would go a little farther and turn their icebreaker celebration, held a day prior to their reunion, into a fundraising event for the purpose of helping a fellow graduating alum.

According to Dave Giannamore, who graduated with the Class of ’74, the icebreaker will be open to the public, with doors opening at 8 p.m.

The band will consist of several local musicians who previously performed with various area bands. They will take to the stage in the hopes of raising money to form a scholarship fund for one graduating senior from their alma mater, Giannamore said.

He stated the band will play during the icebreaker from approximately 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Froehlich’s Classic Corner in Steubenville.

Band members will include: Former SHS band member Rich Wagner on drums, percussion and vocals, part of local bands Matrix and K-Rex; former SHS band member Charlie Pavlik playing bass guitar, part of local bands Matrix and K-Rex; Bob Scurti on guitar and vocals, part of local bands Matrix and Rubber Soul; and Giannamore, a former SHS band member on guitar, drums and vocals, part of local bands Ohio and Windjammer.

Other musicians will include Al Pavlik, SHS Class of ’70, on lead guitar, who played in a number of local bands, including the Undertakers; and J.R. Wright on keyboards and vocals.

The band has been rehearsing since mid-summer, as their schedules have allowed, Giannamore stated.

Any donation amount will be accepted at the door, with all money to be given to the Class of ’74 scholarship fund.

Those wanting to donate but who are not able to attend the event, can make a check payable to Steubenville High School and mail it to the school to the attention of Ted Gorman, 420 N. Fourth St., Steubenville, OH 43952. Note in the memo “Class of 74 Fund No. 428.”

“Everyone in the area is welcome to attend this event, so the band is asking for you all to please come out and help them help a young graduate from the valley continue their education,” Giannamore concluded.

A 50/50 drawing and silent auction will be held during the evening.

For information, leave a message with Giannamore by calling (614) 599-1374 or Wagner at (614) 309-5592.

Veterans breakfast planned

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla Jr., has announced the next veterans breakfast will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 19 at the sheriff’s department, located at 16001 state Route 7.

The breakfast is held each month to honor and recognize those local residents who haved served in the military.

To RSVP, call the department by Tuesday at (740) 283-8600.

Library to show thriller

FOLLANSBEE — The Follansbee Library will show the suspenseful drama “The Watchers,” a PG-13 movie, at noon on Sept. 20.

Attendees are welcome to bring a lunch.

Popcorn and water will be provided.

To reserve a seat, call (304) 527-0860 or visit brookecountylibs.org/events.

Crochet club to meet

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library’s Crochet Club will meet at noon Wednesday.

The group is for adults who are beginners through experts. Participants should bring their own supplies and projects to work on, according to officials.

Those who need help will have someone available to offer assistance or instruction.

To register for the free group, call (304) 737-1551 or visit brookecountylibs.org/events.

Book club to meet

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library Book Club will meet in person and virtually at 5 p.m. Sept. 26 to discuss “Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books,” by Azar Nafisi.

Participants attending will receive the book which they will be discussing next month.

For information, including a meeting ID for virtual participants, visit wvreads.overdrive.com or call (304) 737-1551.