Founder’s Day at Bethany College

BETHANY — Bethany College will hold its 186th Founder’s Day Convocation at 11 a.m. March 5 in Commencement Hall.

The keynote speaker will be Kristine Culp, dean of the Disciples Divinity House and associate professor of theology at the University of Chicago.

Founder’s Day celebrates the institution’s founding in 1840 and honors the legacy of founder Alexander Campbell.

This year’s observance coincides with the 160th anniversary of Campbell’s death, adding historical depth to an already meaningful occasion, officials commented.

Activities will include breakfast foods and beverages at Decima’s Cafe, Bethany Memorial Church, historical exhibits focusing on the women of Bethany, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; convocation, Commencement Hall, keynote speaker’s address, 11 a.m.; a luncheon in Phillips Lounge at noon; and a wreath-laying ceremony in Campbell Cemetery, 1 p.m.

For those unable to attend in person, the convocation will be live-streamed on Bethany’s Facebook page and a recording will be posted online following the event at bethanywv.edu/event/founders-day-convocation-3.

The same website can be used to register to attend the Founder’s Day event.

Church to hold soup and sweet sale

MINGO JUNCTION — Harmony Church of Mingo Junction will hold a soup and sweet sale on March 7 at the church, located at 2119 Commercial Ave.

Quarts of vegetable and bean soups will be available for $8 each

To place an order or for information, contact Jim McClung at (740) 535-0730.

Orders can be picked up between noon and 1 p.m.

Center to hold quarter auction

NEW CUMBERLAND — The Hancock County Senior Center is inviting the community to come together and participate in a fun and meaningful Quarter Auction to Help Women in Need fundraiser.

The event will take place at 1:30 p.m. March 8 at the center, located at 647 Gas Valley Road in New Cumberland.

“This quarter auction combines affordable bidding with a powerful purpose — supporting women in need throughout the community,” organizers stated.

Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $5 and includes one bidding paddle.

Attendees who bring in a donation for women in need will receive a free paddle as a thank you, with one free paddle per person. Additional paddles will be available for $1 each.

Organizers noted keeping the costs down will make it easier for everyone to participate in the auction and will increase their chances of winning as well.

Food and refreshments will be available for purchase from the senior center. Proceeds from the auction will benefit those local women who are currently facing hardships.

The fundraiser is made possible through the help HCDW, which is sponsoring the event.

For information, contact Dina Carnes at (304) 479-7275.

CDI to host events

WEIRTON — The Coalition for Disability Inclusion, formerly known as the Disability Acceptance Coalition, has announced a series of community events designed to celebrate, support and connect individuals with disabilities throughout the Northern Panhandle. All activities require an RSVP.

Contact Rita Hawkins at the Brooke Hancock Family Resource Network at (304) 748-7850, Ext. 1002 or visit bhfrn.org for information.

A Sweetheart Dance will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Weirton Senior Center. This fun, festive gathering offers an inclusive space for dancing, socializing and celebrating the season with friends, family and community members.

An Inclusive Walk will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. May 30 at Marland Heights Park in Weirton.

This year’s featured book is “All Are Neighbors,” highlighting the message of belonging and community that CDI works to promote.

To support its growing list of programs and activities, CDI will host its annual 5K Walk/Roll/Run fundraiser July 19 at the Panhandle Trail in Weirton. This event helps make CDI’s social activities possible throughout the year and encourages participation from walkers, runners, rollers, families and supporters of all abilities.

Crimson Connections event set

WINTERSVILLE — Trinity Health System’s fifth-annual Crimson Connections for Your Heart event will be held at 11 a.m. March 20 at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville.

The celebration of community and heart health will feature chair massages, a photo booth, manicure station, health checks, a disc jockey and more. Proceeds will benefit the Trinity Health System Foundation Cardiology Capital Fund, helping to advance heart care in the region.

Donations are being sought for the event’s basket drawings as an additional fundraising effort.

Franciscan University of Steubenville is a signature sponsor of the event, which will announce this year’s Crimson Connections champion.

Doors open at 10:30 a.m., with tickets costing $40 per person.

Several sponsorship levels are still available, ranging from Table Sponsors for $500 to specialized stations such as the Crimson Beauty Boutique Sponsor for $1,000. All sponsors will receive social media recognition and event signage, officials stated.

Those interested in becoming a sponsor can contact Rachel Sommers Kemp at (740) 424-3845.

To purchase tickets, visit the website eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-crimson-connections-for-the-heart-tickets-1980462058329?aff=oddtdtcreator.