Dog contest set for Saturday

STEUBENVILLE — The David M. Lucas Dog Park will host its first Canine Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the dog park, located behind the health department on state Route 331 off of Exit 213 on I-70. The festival is for the entire family and will feature food trucks and a wide selection of vendors selling items and inflatable play stations for children.

At 2 p.m. the dog costume contest will commence, with judging done by D.K. Wright and Francesca Carinci, who will select winners in the following categories: Most original, funniest, scariest and best owner/dog costume combination. Attendees can vote for the overall best winner. Ribbons will be awarded. A fetch 50/50 drawing will take place. Guests will pay for numbered tennis balls and a dog will pick the winner. Balls are $5 for 1, $10 for three and $20 for six.

“It’s a great way to spend a beautiful fall day outside with your dogs and family, while helping to raise money for the ongoing maintenance of the dog park and adjacent areas,” stated Dave Lucas, the park’s namesake. “We wanted to offer people a chance to participate in our annual dog costume contest, while offering additional activities to appeal to the whole family. There is something for everyone, whether you have a dog or not.”

“We would like to build on this event each year”, noted organization Secretary Sherri VanTassel. “We are still waiting to see if we will be awarded the newest Natureworks Grant to enhance the dog park and add a modern, accessible and skill-building playground. If so, this gorgeous Fox Shannon Park will become a hub of activities.”

Belmont County commissioners were thanked for their support, along with attorney Carinci for being the festival’s named sponsor.

Park offers Halloween event

WELLSBURG — Brooke Hills Park will hold its annual Trick or Treat Trail at 2 p.m. Sunday. For $5 each, children are invited to dress in Halloween costumes and visit stations of businesses and organizations handing out treats.

Community center to hold breakfast

UNIONPORT — The Wayne Township Community Center in Unionport will hold a fundraising breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday. All proceeds will benefit the upkeep of the center. Breakfast will consist of your choice of pancakes and sausage, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs and toast and a drink. The cost is by donation only.

SHS Alumni Association to meet

STEUBENVILLE — The Steubenville High School Alumni Association will hold its next meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Scaffidi’s Restaurant and Tavern.

Retired school employees to meet

WEIRTON — The Hancock County Association of Retired School Employees will hold a meeting and luncheon Tuesday at the Crazy Mexican Restaurant, located on Three Springs Drive in Weirton. To make a reservation, call (304) 748-7735.

Pumpkin decorating contest Saturday

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library will hold a pumpkin decorating contest from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday in the River Room.

Judging will take place at noon by members of the Friends of the Library. Winners will be announced at 12:30 p.m. The contest is open to children in preschool through eighth grade. Registration is required. Spaces and pumpkins are limited. To register and reserve a pumpkin, call (304) 737-1551 or visit brookecountylibs.org/events.

Rosary rally planned

FOLLANSBEE — The Follansbee St. Anthony Altar and Rosary Society will hold a public rosary rally at 2 p.m. Sunday in Hood’s Pharmacy parking lot on Main Street. During this year’s rally, attendees will honor the mother of God and pray for the community and world peace. In the event of rain, the rally will move to the church. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served in the church hall following the rally.