Hopedale emergency test today

HOPEDALE — The village of Hopedale will conduct a comprehensive test of its emergency siren system at 10 a.m. today. The test includes the activation of all system alerts to ensure the proper functionality and readiness of the system in case of an actual emergency.

Village officials explained that during the test, sirens will sound multiple alerts as part of the testing protocol. This will only be a test and no action will be required from residents during this time. Residents may hear the sirens at varying intervals throughout the test.

The goal of this test is to evaluate the efficiency of the siren system and to ensure that all components are working as intended. Conducting such tests regularly allows the village to maintain a high level of preparedness and to address any potential issues before they arise during an actual emergency, officials stated.

For inquiries, residents can contact the village building at (740) 937-2355.

Auxiliary to hold one-day sale

WEIRTON — The Weirton Medical Center Auxiliary will hold a one-day Books Are Fun sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday in the medical center, located on Colliers Way.

Proceeds raised will go to the auxiliary, which will add the money to its fund and donates it back to the hospital during its awards dinner.

Railroaders to meet

EAST LIVERPOOL — All railroaders are invited to attend a luncheon meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday at J.P.’s Pizzeria, located at 15946 state Route 170 in East Liverpool. Those attending are asked not to arrive prior to 10 a.m. For information, call (330) 853-3045.

Science center focusing on holiday

PITTSBURGH — The Kamin Science Center is inviting families to roll up their sleeves and join in taking part in “frightfully fun experiments,” between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Oct. 25. The Pittsburgh museum will hold its MessFest: Halloween Edition, brewing up hands-on fun with spooky science experiments that are messy, magical and impactful, officials said.

Guests will have the opportunity to “whip up slimy potions using cool chemistry tricks, launch fizzy rockets and watch them soar like magic and create giant bubbles that shimmer like a ghostly glow.”

Visitors who dress in costume will receive a free small popcorn. Attendees can meet JaNay Brown-Wood, award-winning co-author of the book “Scientists Like Me.”

Brown-Wood will sign autographs and join in the messy fun as families discover how actual scientists make their mark on the world, organizers explained.

“Scientists Like Me” spotlights 25 scientists from the past to the present, whose curiosity changed the world. Each chapter highlights a different field of science and includes fun, do-it-yourself experiments that allow readers to experiment like real scientists. Copies will be available for purchase at the science center’s XPLOR store and online at carnegiemuseums.us12.list-manage.com. To purchase tickets, visit kaminsciencecenter.org.

The event is part of a month-long lineup of Halloween happenings at the science center, including spooky screenings, themed activities for families and more. A complete listing of Halloween events can be found at kaminsciencecenter.org/events/halloween-events.

Pink Power Night set

WINTERSVILLE — Trinity Health System is sponsoring its Pink Power Night, coming to St. Florian Hall from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. The evening of empowering health and illuminating hope will celebrate women and breast cancer survivors.

Bring your friends and get ready for an evening filled with shopping, education and entertainment. International speaker Delores Pressley will serve as guest speaker.

JVS to hold blood drive

BLOOMINGDALE — The health technologies program at Jefferson County Vocational School is looking for volunteers to give the gift of life during an upcoming blood drive, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 28 in the health tech lab at the school, located at 1509 county Highway 22A in Bloomingdale.

Students will conduct registration and canteen services, while medical personnel from the American Red Cross coordinate the collection.

Instructor Tammy Sismondo said more than 30 units have been collected in the past and she hopes people inside and outside the school will show up and roll up their sleeves.

“We do take walk-ins and people can register online,” Sismondo said. “Students can sign up, as well.”

A total of three collections will be held this school year. The health tech program works in cooperation with the American Red Cross to obtain blood contributions, which are taken to the Johnstown facility for processing before moving on to hospitals for use in surgeries, for cancer patients and in critical need.

“We have participated with the American Red Cross and done blood drives for years,” Sismondo continued. “I think it’s a great opportunity for students to learn leadership skills and service above self. They can contribute in some way, whether they work in the canteen or make sure the donors are alright. Overall, the blood drives have been a positive learning opportunity for the students and I think it has been positive for the Red Cross.”

The Red Cross provides up to $500 in scholarship funds, divided between two recipients.

“The amount of funding we receive is based upon the number of units we collect, and the selection of recipients is based on student essays,” Sismondo explained. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 733-2767, download the app or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter JVS.