Alpha Tau chapter meets

NEW CUMBERLAND — The Alpha Tau chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Women Educators, held its March meeting at the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland. Hostesses were Michelle Bernardi, Angela Cunningham and Cara McMahan.

President Fran Jones called the meeting to order.

The thought for the day was given by Chaplain Kathy Griffith. Roll call was taken by Secretary Mary Lou Martindill, after which the minutes were approved.

Treasurer Velda Icard gave the financial report.

Officer and committee reports were presented, after which Jones reminded members to bring their change and drawing collections toward the scholarship fund to the April meeting.

Scholarship Chair Amy Hannahs reported scholarship applications have been distributed to area high schools and are due by April 4.

Hannahs announced the West Virginia Alpha Delta Kappa Spring Celebration will be held in Morgantown May 3. Martindill will be one of the presenters for the special projects.

Officials announced the group has received an Educators are Heroes Grant from the International Membership Committee.

Those in attendance broke into groups and brainstormed ideas on ways to increase membership.

Following the business meeting, members participated in a silent auction. Proceeds raised will be donated to cystic fibrosis.

Church to hold Easter trunk-or-treat

FOLLANSBEE — An Easter Gala Trunk or Treat event has been planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19 at the Follansbee United Methodist Church, located at 1002 Virginia Ave. in Follansbee.

OVHC to hold gala

WINTERSVILLE — The Ohio Valley Health Center will sponsor a Gala Masquerade at 5 p.m. April 27 at the St. Florian Event Center in Wintersville.

Guests are asked to dress in their best semi-formal attire with stylish masks.

An Aperol Spritz Hour will take place at 5 p.m. Dinner and the evening’s program will begin at 6 p.m.

A live auction will follow.

For information, contact the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce at (740) 282-6226.

Center offers spring exhibits

PITTSBURGH — No spring break plans? No problem. The Carnegie Science Center is offering residents an ultimate getaway without having to leave the city.

Families can journey across time and space, explore new worlds and spark curiosity, with hands-on exhibits and immersive experiences — all in one day.

From deep-sea exploration to outer space travel, The science center is “the perfect destination for families looking for a fun and educational spring break adventure,” officials stated. No passport is required.

One destination to explore is the exhibit “Set Sail on a Historic Voyage,” as guests will step back in time aboard the USS Requin, a Cold War-era submarine. Along with timed tours offered throughout the day, visitors can challenge their detective skills in an immersive escape room experience. The exhibit is for children 13 years of age and older.

“Embark on a Safari Adventure” will allow attendees to journey to the African desert with the new giant-screen film “Desert Elephants,” in the Rangos Giant Cinema.

“Shrink Down to Explore Tiny Worlds” allows guests to be transported into the detailed landscapes of Pittsburgh’s past through the Miniature Railroad & Village.

“Blast Off to Outer Space” is an experience to see the wonders of the universe in a show inside the Buhl Planetarium. Venture beyond the Milky Way Galaxy and explore the farthest reaches of the cosmos, officials said.

“Unleash Your Inner Maker” allows for hands-on, cutting-edge technology to be used to create something new in the BNY Fan Lab. This new digital creation space opens on the third floor of the center March 29.

In addition to hands-on exhibits and immersive experiences, the center offers unique programming throughout the spring for visitors of all ages.

Visitors can explore the science behind mental health in “Mental Health: Mind Matters,” an exhibition designed to foster understanding and reduce stigma, according to officials.

The experience is included with general admission to the science center.

Families and individuals who benefit from a more-relaxed environment can enjoy sensory sensitive events, which features dimmed lights and reduced noise for an inclusive experience, officials noted.

For those looking for a spring break night out, the 21+ Nights events offer monthly, themed entertainment, drinks and five floors of exhibit access for those 21 years of age and older.

The center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays and is closed on Tuesdays through Memorial Day.

For details and ticket information, visit CarnegieScienceCenter.org.

Dueling pianos event set

EAST LIVERPOOL — Members of the Calcutta and East Liverpool Rotary clubs will sponsor a dueling pianos event from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 29 at the East Liverpool Area Community Center, located at 110 Maine Blvd. in East Liverpool.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets are available by contacting any Rotary Club member from the groups.

Individual tickets are priced at $40, couples, at $70. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Tickets include appetizers, officials stated, noting drinks will be available for purchase.