Legion to host blood drive

WINTERSVILLE — The Wintersville American Legion Post 557, located at 1212 Two Ridge Road, will host an American Red Cross blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. on Dec. 17.

Organizers announced there is a critical blood shortage in the United States during this time, and everyone is encouraged to participate.

Appointments may be made online at redcrossblood.org and searching the Wintersville American Legion.

Lions to hold fundraiser for member

WEIRTON — The Weirton Lions Club and the Irish Pub are co-sponsoring a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Lion Linda Howell to assist with medical and travel expenses related to an illness.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Irish Pub, located at 3025 Main St. in Weirton.

A 50/50 drawing will be held, along with a Chinese auction. Lions members are encouraging the community to attend “to help Linda and her family have a merrier holiday season.”

For information, contact Bernice Pitcock at (304) 797-8374.

Library open for holiday photos

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Library will hold its DIY Christmas pictures from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday in the River Room of the Wellsburg Library.

Participants are asked to bring their own camera or phone.

Assistance will be available, if needed. There will be two holiday backdrops to select from, along with props and accessories.

Those attending can bring their own props to use for the photo, although no animals are permitted.

The activity is on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, call (304) 737-1551.

Christmas performance at Bluewave

FOLLANSBEE — Stage and Steel Productions will present “A Medieval Christmas Carol” beginning Dec. 4 at the Bluewave Center Theater, located at 1400 Main St. in Follansbee.

A dinner theater production will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 and Dec. 12. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Dinner theater prices are $30 for general admission, $25 for students and seniors and $15 for children 12 and younger.

A general show will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. Doors open at 7 pm.

A general show is set to take place at 3 p.m. on Dec. 14, with doors opening at 2:30 p.m.

The performance is a new take on the classic Charles Dickens’ tale in which King Ebenezer must confront the ghosts of his past, present and future in order to appreciate the true meaning of the yule tide.

There will be sword fights, challenges and a tournament. Watch and become a part of the show as the players narrate the story. The King is a cold-hearted man, refusing to join in the yule tide cheer. One night, King Scrooge is paid a visit by his departed father, who foretells the king’s doom if he does not change his ways. During the night, the king is visited by three ghosts.

As with most Stage and Steel performances, audience participation is important. To make a reservation, purchase a ticket online or call (412) 337-8812.

For information and tickets, visit stageandsteel.com.

AI class offered

WEIRTON — A free AI class will be held at the Mary H. Weir Public Library from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a parent, a student or somebody just trying to figure out what the AI wave really means, this class is for you. Simple, clear, hands-on and powerful, no tech background is needed to attend.

Tunisha Lindsey, founder of Loyal Luxuries and the Lindsey Training Academy, will host the course. Lindsey holds a master of arts in curriculum and instruction and will show participants how AI can save them time, make life easier and help level up for 2026 and beyond.

The class is free of charge and open to the public. All ages are welcome to attend. Questions will be answered.

Auxiliary to hold bake sale

WEIRTON — The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 10 in Weirton will hold a bake sale from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday at the post, located at 3140 Pennsylvania Ave.

The cost will be $9 a dozen.

Cookies will include: Sugar cookies, Rocky Road candy, pizzelles, gingerbread men, pecan tassies, brownies, Italian lemon twist cookies, spritz, Winter Wonderland cookies, monster cookies, cranberry cookies and more.

Brunch with Santa, craft sale

WELLSBURG — Brooke Hills Park will hold a brunch with Santa for children on Saturday at its clubhouse. Brunch will be served at 11 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. The cost will be $5. Seating is limited, so reservations should be made by calling (304) 737-1236 or at forms.gle/hjFFmoDvxLiYoMEp9.

A Simply Christmas Craft Fair will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the park’s Bald Eagle Shelter. A variety of Christmas decorations, food and other items will be sold.

Children’s activities inspired by the world of Dr. Seuss will be offered, as well as a visit by the Grinch.

The park will hold drawings to win the Christmas wreaths and other decorations which are displayed at the park’s clubhouse, organizers noted.

The cost for tickets will be $5 for six chances.

For information, call (304) 737-1236.