Libraries close for holiday

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Library will be closed on Monday for Labor Day.

Cross Creek board to meet

WINTERSVILLE — The Cross Creek Township Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the board office, located at 1267 Cadiz Road in Wintersville. The meeting has been changed due to the Labor Day holiday.

Jewelry and accessory sale set

WEIRTON — Volunteers with the Weirton Medical Center Auxiliary will hold a $5 Masquerade jewelry and accessories sale Sept. 3-4.

The event will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 3 and from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 4 inside the hospital’s atrium, located on Colliers Way. All of the money raised from the sale will go toward the hospital, organizers stated.

Church announces service/reunion

BLOOMINGDALE — Shaffer Chapel AME Church, located at 1216 township Road 191 in Bloomingdale, will hold its worship experience at 11 a.m. Sunday.

The Rev. Melody Essex announced the guest pastor for the day will be the Rev. Kevin Jarrett.

The public is invited to attend.

The church announced the 206th homecoming celebration for the McIntyre family is scheduled to take place at 5 p.m. Saturday.

The free conference call can be reached by calling (978) 990-5000, access code 319939.

Church to participate in yard sale

BETHANY — A town-wide yard sale will take place in Bethany from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 13.

During the event, the Bethany Memorial Church will be selling various items in the basement portion of the church. In addition, the church will be selling breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. Lunch will begin being sold at noon.

Flood relief concert planned

WHEELING — A flood relief benefit concert entitled Jamming for Jule will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 8 at Generations Restaurant and Pub, located at 338 National Road in Wheeling. The community-driven event is being organized by members of the Wheeling arts, those within the area’s music community and friends of Jule Carenbauer.

During flooding that occurred in June, Carenbauer, a Triadelphia resident, lost the first floor of his home, along with all his music equipment. Despite his losses, and with the assistance of equipment loaned to him, Carenbauer has continued to play benefits throughout the Ohio Valley to help raise money for his neighbors. And now, the community wants to give back to him.

The event will be hosted by Julia Bencze, a friend of Carenbauer’s who was moved by his generosity. Sound will be provided by Aloha Productions.

“Jule has been playing around the valley for decades,” Bencze stated. “When COVID struck and everybody was caught inside, he started live-streaming every week, so that people could still hear music. He has not missed since 2020.”

“He goes out to Wheeling Park every Wednesday evening to the shelter above the playground and plays and sings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.,” Bencze added. “He continues to live-stream it on Facebook.”

“Jamming for Jule is more than a concert — it’s a show of solidarity, an opportunity for artists to support artists,” Bencze continued. “When one of our own faces hardship, the community rallies together. This benefit is an opportunity to celebrate the power of art, music and compassion.”

A suggested donation of $20 be made at the door, with all proceeds going directly to support flood recovery efforts for Carenbauer. The evening’s entertainment lineup will include: Bob Gaudio, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; the Dad Bods, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and the Muddle, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Attendees can take part in a 50/50 drawing to help raise additional funds for Carenbauer, officials said.

Generations Restaurant and Pub is a longtime supporter of local music and community events. The business noted it is proud to be able to provide this venue for the community. For information or to make a donation, contact Bencze at Jsbencze@gmail.com.

Halloween party planned

WINTERSVILLE — A Sinister Soirée has been scheduled to take place from 8 p.m. to midnight Oct. 18 at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville.

The event is being organized by the Jefferson County YoPros.

Tickets cost $50 each, with VIP tickets available. The party will offer a night of chills, thrills and devilish fun, according to organizers.

Attendees will dance to the music performed by the Players Club. Arrive in costume, as prizes will be awarded.

A variety of “eerie activities and ghoulish games” will take place throughout the evening.

Anyone 21 years of age or older is invited to the haunted affair, including wicked witches, creepy clowns and ghastly ghouls, officials exclaimed.

A VIP experience will allow those who upgrade to receive exclusive perks, including early access to the party at 7 p.m. and access to signature drinks, special hors d’oeuvres, games and more, officials noted.

To register, visit business.jeffersoncountychamber.com/events.

Library offering craft class

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Library will hold a craft class for adults at 11 a.m. Sept. 4. Participants will create fall window cling coasters.

All materials will be provided. Limited space is available. Call the library to reserve your seat at (304) 737-1551 or visit brookecountylibs.org/events.