Church to hold flea market

WEIRTON — St. Thomas Episcopal Church, located on Three Springs Drive in Weirton, will hold a flea market sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

There will be a variety of items for sale, including clothes and household items.

For information, call (304) 723-4120.

Foraging class to be held Saturday

WELLSBURG — Master Gardeners with the West Virginia University Extension Service will present a free class on foraging at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Brooke County Public Library.

Information will be shared by Walter “Ramp King” Danna, “Wild” Liize Harper and Heather Tokas.

The three will discuss elderberries, plantains, ramps, dandelions, purslane, yarrow and chickweed.

Weir High drama club to perform

WEIRTON — Laughter will take center stage at Weir High School, as the drama club prepares to present “Slapdash! Ninenado!”

This will be the ninth-annual comedy improv show, scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. May 16 in the Weir High School auditorium. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets will be available at the door for $10 or can be purchased on the school’s website.

The performance is family-friendly and open to the public.

Directed and hosted by Weir High’s theater director and Thespian sponsor Corey E. Miller, “Slapdash! Ninenado!” promises a night of “quick wit, outrageous characters and laugh-out-loud moments — all made up on the spot.”

“This show is pure, playful chaos,” said Miller. “We have no idea what’s going to happen, and that’s the best part. The audience gives us the suggestions, and we run with it. It’s comedy without a seatbelt.”

The fully-unscripted performance relies on its audience’s input to inspire the characters, settings and scenarios that evolve in real-time. The result is a unique comedy experience.

“If you’ve had a stressful week or just want to have a good time, this is the show to see,” Miller added. “I guarantee you’ll laugh — probably a lot. The students are quick, clever and absolutely fearless on stage.”

The show features a cast of student performers, including Max Bilodeau, Levi Anderson, Makenzie Stear, Lyla Soplinski, Andrew Sikora and Eve Swearingen, with Emma Underwood serving as student stage manager.

“We’re all about having fun — and making sure the audience does, too,” Miller said. “By the end of the night, your face will hurt from smiling.”

The event is for one evening only, with tickets and information available at events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/hancock/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzUzOQ==.

Stevens Puppets to perform at library

WEIRTON — The Mary H. Weir Public Library will host Stevens Puppets in a marionette presentation of “The Wizard of Oz,” scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. May 3 in the Activities Room, located in the downstairs of the library.

The event is for all ages and free of charge. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m., according to organizers.

Reservations are not necessary. Those planning to attend should arrive early to ensure a seat.

Popcorn and water will be provided. Outside snacks are permitted.

Call the library with any questions at (304) 797-8510.

Pastaio to hold Derby Day

WINTERSVILLE — A Derby Day Whisky Pull will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 3 at Pastaio in Wintersville.

The event will include the Kentucky Derby broadcast, a crafted menu, cocktails and live music.

The cost will be $120 per person and $30 per pull. Limited tickets are available.

For information, contact the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce at info@jeffersoncountychamber.com.

JVS offering summer camp

BLOOMINGDALE — The Jefferson County Vocational School will open its doors to local fifth- and sixth-graders during its annual summer camp in June.

The free event will take place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. June 3-4 at the school, located along 1509 county Highway 22A in Bloomingdale. Children from Jefferson and Harrison counties will have the opportunity to view labs and complete projects with program instructors.

JVS career/workforce specialist Carina Aulicino explained new programs have been included this year. Those taking part will participate in six different labs, including criminal justice, early childhood education, auto collision, cosmetology, health technologies and heavy equipment.

“This is for students entering fifth and sixth grades for 2025-26,” Aulicino said. “There is limited space available. This year, we are going to have cosmetology, health technologies and auto collision, which were not offered in previous years.”

The camp has been held for numerous years, and was restarted in 2022 following a brief hiatus.

Program instructors and current JVS students will lead each program. Camp participants will spend both days in three of the labs and lunch will be provided.

Aulicino said approximately 80 students have attended in past camps.

The summer camp offers two-fold advantages for the young participants, Aulicino added. “It gives students some fun, hands-on activities to engage in over summer break. They can experience a little bit of the JVS.”

A QR code can be scanned for registration and must be completed by May 13.

For information, contact the school at (740) 264-5545.