Kiwanis Club selling pies, roses

WELLSBURG — The Wellsburg Kiwanis Club is selling apple pies and roses through Wednesday, with four small apple pies costing $10 and a dozen red roses selling for $18. Those interested in purchasing both can do so for a cost of $28, officials noted.

Ordered are being taken by all Kiwanis members or by calling any of the following phone numbers: (304) 737-2255, (304) 479-1218 or (304) 670-1153.

Orders can be picked up and items can be purchased, while supplies last, between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 in the parking lot of Chambers Funeral Home.

Salvation Army’s Volunteer Day

WEIRTON — The Salvation Army Weirton Corps will hold a Volunteer Day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 27. The goal is to bale all of the donated clothing that can not fit into the store at this time, officials said.

Volunteers will help sort clothes to send out; no hanging is involved.

Those assisting include members of the Kiwanis Club of Weirton, Weir High School Key Club, Weirton Heights Rotary Club, Madonna High School Interact Club, Weirton Rotary Club and Salvation Army Advisory Board.

Kitty Kochman Quarter Auction set

WEIRTON — The Weirton Kiwanis Club will hold its annual Kitty Kochman Quarter Auction at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Undo’s restaurant, located at the Holiday Inn of Weirton. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Located at 350 Three Springs Drive, the event will include a 50/50 drawing, Chinese auction and door prizes.

Tickets are being sold through the Kiwanis Club, with one paddle costing $5 and additional paddles selling for $1 each. Each ticket allows for an entry for a door prize. Food will be available for purchase by Undo’s. For pre-sale tickets or questions, contact Ernie Nichols at (304) 479-0235.

Good Neighbor Day at library

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Library will celebrate National Good Neighbor Day on Nov. 28. This will be the “perfect time to get to know your neighbors, beginning with saying ‘Hello,'” library officials stated. Beginning Monday, stop by the library to pick up a Good Neighbor Pack, while supplies last.

Library to hold Recipe Club

WELLSBURG — Those who love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes or sampling and sharing new dishes with good company are invited to join others with the same interest during the Brooke County Public Library’s meeting of the Recipe Club. The club will meet at noon on Sept. 26 in the library’s River Room.

Each month, a different theme will be introduced. Participants will select a recipe, make the item at home and bring it to the library where it will be shared with the group.

Officials noted a copy of the recipe should be brought with you, as the club will swap recipes and engage in fellowship. This month’s theme is apples. Registration is not required. For information, call (304) 737-1551.

Museum to hold steam festival

SUGARCREEK — The Age of Steam Roadhouse Museum will hold its Fall Steam Festival from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 26-27 at the museum, located at 213 Smokey Lane Road in Sugarcreek.

Guests can relive fondly-remembered aspects of historic Americana, including steam machines, baseball and hot dogs. Activities will include: Train rides on museum grounds for $5, steam tractors and machines, a vintage baseball game on Sept. 27, a tinsmith from Historic Zoar Village, a barbershop quartet on Sept. 27, food vendors and regular tours of the roadhouse, for an additional charge. Admittance will be free. For information, e-mail info@ageofsteamroundhouse.org.

Hill Top hosts Ron Retzer Trio

TORONTO — The Island Creek Mariners of the Hill Top United Presbyterian Church will host the Ron Ritzer Trio at 6 p.m. Oct. 5 at the church, located at 110 county Road in Toronto. The community is invited to attend the free event.

Residents are asked to bring a friend and enjoy an evening of Christian music and fellowship. Refreshments will be provided following the event.

Center extends history exhibit

PITTSBURGH — Due to popular demand, the Sen. John Heinz History Center has extended its “Pittsburgh’s Hidden History,” exhibit through April 4. The exhibition features rare and never-before-seen objects that tell stories of Pittsburgh’s past.

From scary to stunning, the exhibit takes visitors on a journey through artifacts, photographs and documents connecting the region’s history. Visitors can explore objects from Pittsburgh institutions such as the Original Hot Dog Shop, Primanti Bros., Kaufmann’s and Kennywood. The exhibit features a getaway sleigh used in a shootout with the Pittsburgh police. Other highlights include: Creepy dolls, haunting clown masks and the Vampiress from Kennywood’s dark ride, Le Cachot; the oldest objects in the collection of an 18th-century key to Fort Duquesne; and an unfinished flint tool unearthed at Meadowcroft Rockshelter dating back 14,000 years. There are sports treasures, including a 1910 Honus Wagner trading card and the green club jacket worn by Eric Springer, the first African American member of Oakmont Country Club.

Two dates were added for “Hidden History Trivia Nights,” set for 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and Nov. 13. Visitors can test their knowledge of weird, wild and wonderful stories inspired by Pittsburgh’s past. “Hidden History Trivia Nights” are for those 21 and older. Register at heinzhistorycenter.org/events.