Shiloh to hold services

WEIRTON — Shiloh Apostolic Faith Assembly in Weirton will celebrate its 97th anniversary Sunday. The Rev. Melinda Iverson of Greater Zion Family Worship Center in Steubenville, will speak at the 12:30 p.m. service. A dinner will follow.

District Elder Phyllis Agnew, pastor of Temple of Christ Church in Fairmont, will speak at the 5 p.m. service. A program will be held which includes spiritual flag dancing and music.

Program committee members Rebecca Turner and Helen Jeter, along with the Rev. D. W. Cummings, noted they are looking forward to seeing former members of Shiloh in attendance.

The public is invited to attend either or both services.

Master classes being offered

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Ballet Theater has announced its 2025-26 master class series. Classes will be taught by company artists and artistic staff.

Each class will include a question and answer period with the PBT teaching artist following the class. Classes are offered monthly and begin on Sept. 9.

“This is an amazing opportunity for Pittsburgh-area dancers to learn from the same professional dancers they have watched onstage for years,” said Raymond Rodriguez, dean of the school. “We are delighted to be able to support the growth of local dancers and help to enhance their ballet skills through this program.”

The series provides a unique opportunity for students to learn from esteemed company artists and the artistic staff of PBT.

Master classes are an integral part of dance training, as they support dancers in developing their technique and artistry, while introducing them to various dance methods, Rodriguez said. The series is designed for dancers ages 14 and older, with intermediate to advanced level dance experience.

Classes will be taught at the theater’s studios on selected dates, beginning at 6:15 p.m.

Classes are $35 each or $300 for the series of nine classes. Due to space limitations, registrations will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

To register for the master class series, visit pbt.org/master-classes.

This season, classes take place from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., followed by a question and answer session from 7:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Classes will be held Sept. 9, Oct. 7, Nov. 11, Dec. 9, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 7 and May 12.

Seniors planning train trip

TORONTO — The Toronto Senior Citizens group is planning a three-day, two-night Riding the Rails trip in West Virginia Sept. 30 through Oct. 2.

The activity is open to the public. The cost will be $489 per person, with double occupancy for members. The cost is $519 for non-members. Single occupancy will be $688 for members and $718 for non-members.

The package includes two nights lodging, two breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners that include an evening of entertainment, Cass Scenic Railroad, Smoke Hole Caverns, Blackwater Falls State Park, souvenir gift, luggage handling, taxes and meal gratuities and motorcoach transportation.

Cancelation insurance is available and recommended, according to officials. For information or reservations, contact Patty Smith at (330) 386-7309 or (330) 383-0602 or Karen Kraus at (740) 264-5817 or (740) 275-8807.

JSWCD to hold photography contest

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District is inviting amateur photographers to submit their photos for its annual photo contest. Photo submissions will be accepted through Oct. 10. Photographers can submit up to four photos in the categories of Power of Water, One of These Things is Not Like the Others, Walk in the Woods or Photographer’s Choice. Submissions must be natural resources related to and taken within Jefferson County.

Officials announced photos will be displayed at the conservation district’s annual meeting and banquet, set to be held Oct. 27. Those in attendance will vote for the first-place winner in each category through secret ballot.

The first-place winner in each category will receive a cash award, along with an opportunity to have their photo shown on district education or promotion items. For information regarding contest requirements and rules, visit the district’s Facebook page, its website at jeffersonswcd.org or call (740) 264-9790.

Toronto schools discuss free meals

TORONTO — Free school meals will continue for the 2025-26 school year for all students in the Toronto City School District. Grades preschool through 12th will receive free meals offered through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Community Eligibility Provision, a federal initiative allowing students to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost.

There is no guarantee other associated school fees will be waived. Eligibility can be verified by your children being identified as eligible to receive free or reduced meals based on their eligibility or a sibling’s eligibility for SNAP, OWF or Medicaid. Children will receive a “Consent to Share Eligibility” form from the district to complete and return. Children not identified through the above seeking to identify through income eligibility, will need to complete the “Household Information Survey,” found online at torontocsd.org/o/tcs/page/district-wellness, on final forms or contact the district for a paper copy.

For information about school meals or sharing eligibility information, contact Tara Pickens, director of food and nutrition at (740) 537- 2442 ext. 1137 or tara.pickens@torontocityschools.com. Information on school fee waivers through the household information survey can be found by contacting Sarah Lamantia, administrative assistant to the superintendent, at (740) 537-2456 ext. 200 or sarah.lamantia@torontocityschools.com.