Legion welcomes national commander

WEIRTON — The National Commander of the American Legion, James LaCourseire Jr., will stop at the Evert Maki American Legion Post No. 10, on Thursday.

LaCourseire is an Air Force veteran committed to raising awareness for the “Be The One” mission to prevent veteran suicide. The commander will be the Legion’s guest during lunch, which will be served at 12:45 p.m. at the post, located at 3140 Pennsylvania Ave. in Weirton.

Gun show coming to center

NEW CUMBERLAND — The Chester-Newell Sportsmen Club, a nonprofit club, has been serving the community and educating youth in the outdoors since being established in 1938. Officials have announced the club will hold the West Virginia Gun Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 29 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 30 at the Hancock County Senior Center. The center is located next to Oak Glen High School at 647 Gas Valley Road.

The event will benefit the senior center and the sportsmen club, officials noted. The show will be open to the public and will feature a buy-sell-trade exhibit. All makes of firearms will be on display, as well as new and used outdoor items. Admission will be $5. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Children 12 and under will be admitted free with an adult. Freek parking will be offered. The kitchen will be open for those wishing to purchase food items, officials said.

There are 60 tables available, with 25 being left for rental. Tables cost $25 each. Register by Monday. Late entrants will cost $30 per table. Dealers can set up between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. March 28 or 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. March 29. Checks can be made payable to the Chester-Newell Sportsmen Club and mailed to the club c/o Vance Squires, 45 Kathy Drive, Chester, WV. 26034. For information, call (304) 374-5587.

Center to hold American Doll program

PITTSBURGH — The Smithsonian-affiliated Sen. John Heinz History Center, in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh’s Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, will celebrate Women’s History Month with the program “American Girlhood: A Window into History.” The program will examine the history and impact of America’s historical dolls from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The program includes a sold-out lecture featuring authors Connie Porter, Jackie Greene and Wendy Wan-Long Shang, who will share their experiences writing the narratives of these characters.

The trio will discuss how they framed historical events and issues for younger audiences, while imparting lessons of resilience, friendship and empowerment throughout.

Visitors can design a paper doll with the University of Pittsburgh’s Book Making Club, view girlhood-inspired artifacts in the Detre Library and Archives, learn about the American Girl Doll Lending Program at local libraries, participate in a themed scavenger hunt and browse the Riverstone Books pop-up shop.

These activities are included with regular museum admission. Children are encouraged to bring their American Girl dolls to the museum. Admission is free for children through community sponsor UPMC and UPMC Health Plan. The program’s author lecture and tea party have been sold out, officials noted.

For information and tickets, visit heinzhistorycenter.org/events.

Shiloh to hold Lenten services

WEIRTON — Shiloh Apostolic Faith Assembly, located at 3000 Weir Ave. in Weirton, will hold Lenten services on Tuesdays. Prayers will begin at 7 p.m. and Mission Possible presentations will be at 7:30 p.m. Presenters include Latisha Cummings on Tuesday and the Rev. Myron Jones and members from Apostolic Christian Church in Washington, Pa., April 8.

Holy Week services will feature speakers Elder Spencer from Shiloh Temple in Bridgeport on April 15 and the Rev. D.W. Cummings for Good Friday services on April 18. The service “Love and Appreciation” for Latisha Cummings will take place at 12:30 p.m. March 30. The guest speaker will be evangelist Charlotte Moore of Columbus. The annual “Praise is What I Do!” musical service will be at held at 4 p.m. March 30. Talents from various Ohio Valley ministries will be featured. Services are open to the public.

Scholarship apps due April 11

BERGHOLZ — The Bergholz Community Foundation announced those applying for its 2025 Bergholz Community Foundation Scholarship should submit their application by April 11.

Scholarships will be awarded in the following categories: 2025 Edison High School and Edison JVS graduates, 2025 private or home-school graduates living in the Edison district, non-traditional students who are graduates of Edison High School or the district’s consolidated high schools seeking a first-time associate or undergraduate degree or technical training and any high school graduate residing within the Edison district.

Each applicant must submit a complete application package and send it to: Bergholz Community Foundation Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 201, Bergholz, OH 43908. Incomplete applications will not be considered, officials stressed.

Applications may be secured in the Edison High School guidance office or by sending an application request and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address listed. Applications can obtained from the website bergholzfoundation.org.

First consideration will be given to Edison students who live within the Bergholz and Springfield Township area. Financial need and other scholarships the student is slated to receive, will be taken into consideration in awarding the scholarship.

These scholarships are given through the estate of Elsie Russ, and those who contribute toward the scholarship fund.