Tri-State band to perform

STEUBENVILLE — The Tri-State Community Band will perform a fall conert at 6 p.m. Sunday at the First Westminister Church, located at 235 N. Fourth St. in Steubenville.

Doors will open at 5 p.m.

The event will be free of charge and is open to the public.

Church to hold garage sale

STEUBENVILLE — Buena Vista Methodist Church will hold an indoor garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at the church, located at 3801 Schenley Ave. in Steubenville.

The event will be offering an array of merchandise, including Christmas items and decorations, art, crafts, toys, childrens’ clothing and more.

In addition, church members will be selling soups, sandwiches and baked goods.

Organizers said customers can dine in or carry out their food items.

Soups will include vegetable, potato or bean and will be sold by the bowl or by the quart.

Sandwiches will include sloppy joes and hot dogs. Baked goods will be a variety of desserts.

The event will offer a Chinese auction.

Halloween poisoning safety tips

STEUBENVILLE — The purpose of Halloween is for children to have fun.

However, experts with the West Virginia Poison Center are encouraging parents to use caution and prioritize safety when it comes to trick-or-treating.

In regards to candy safety, “When in doubt, throw it out,” officials commented. Parents should inspect candy before eating it.

• All candy having faded, torn, unwrapped or partially-wrapped packaging should be thrown away. Officials noted people should eat before going tick-or-treating becauase it can help reduce the temptation to snack on candy not yet inspected.

• As far as homemade treats, only allow children to eat those types of goodies from people you know or trust.

• Keep candy away from medications and non-food items, as young children could confuse medicine for candy.

• Remember your pets at Halloween, as chocolate and sugar-free gum can be toxic to animals. Candy should be stored in a secure location where pets cannot reach.

• Costume safety is another important aspect to remember during Halloween. Non-toxic products should be used, such as face paints. Items that light up or glow, such as glow sticks, necklaces and bracelets, can add visibility to costumes.

• Avoid risky costume jewelry, as children are likely to put these items in their mouths. Avoid products that are made outside of the United States, as they may contain lead, officials noted.

If using costume jewelry, ensure pieces are intact and supervision is used.

Most importantly, anyone who believes a poisoning has occurred or you have a question involving Halloween poisoning concerns, contact medical experts at the West Virginia Poison Center immediately.

Do not wait for symptoms to appear, officials stated. The center can be reached at (800) 222-1222.

Information also can be found online at wvpoisoncenter.org.

Vendor show and bake sale set

WINTERSVILLE — The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Women’s Club will hold a vendor show and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9 at Sargus Hall. The hall is situated behind Blessed Sacrament Church, located at 852 Main St. in Wintersville.

Club members will be selling homemade soups, including wedding soup and tomato tortellini.

The price will be $5 for a 10-ounce bowl or $10 for 32-ounce quart.

Homemade pastries and warm pretzels will also be sold. Dine-in or carry out will be offered.

Several vendors will be on hand, offering a variety of items, such as hand-crafted gifts, wreaths, Tupperware, Mary Kay products, honey and freeze-dried treats.

This fundraiser will include a 50/50 drawing and Chinese auction.

Vendors are still being accepted.

Anyone interested can call (740) 317-4108.

Franciscan offers orchestra musicians

STEUBENVILLE — Four musicians from the Cleveland Orchestra will perform at Franciscan University of Steubenville at 6 p.m. Monday in the Pope St. Paul IV Event Center, located in Christ the Teacher Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Presented by Chamber Music at Franciscan, the concert will feature Mozart’s String Quartet No. 14 and Felix Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 4.

Performers will include Joel Link, concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra and first violinist of the Dover Quartet; Stephen Rose, principal second violin; Wesley Collins, principal viola; and Tanya Ell, cello.

Appointed concertmaster in 2025, Link is an award-winning soloist and chamber musician.

Link’s honors include first prize at the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition, the gold medal and grand prize at the 2010 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and a top prize at the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition.

The 90-minute performance is part of Franciscan’s ongoing effort to elevate beauty as a vital companion to truth and goodness in education.

“Today, words are plentiful and have lost their credibility, but beauty enters the soul in a mysterious way and gives credibility to our words,” stated Stanley Konopka, director of Franciscan University’s new chamber orchestra. “An encounter with beauty is an encounter with God. Supporting the arts on campus strengthens the three-legged stool of truth, goodness and beauty — without one, we cannot have the others.”