OHIO VALLEY MINUTE

WEEK OF 9-9-24

 

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     The Steubenville Kiwanis Club is taking orders for its annual rose sale now through Thursday, September 19.  Roses are $20 a dozen. (740) 314-9574.

 

     The Community Bread Basket is asking for a $15 donation to help purchase items for Holiday Food Baskets.  You also help by donating a gift card or a turkey.  (304) 748-7595.  The agency is located at 3545 Pennsylvania Avenue Rear, Weirton, WV. 26062.

 

     The Weirton Senior Center is planning a trip to see a “Johnny Cash” tribute show October 24.  Tickets are $99 a person and include concert tickets, a coach bus ride to the Amish Door in Wilmont, Ohio and a sit down lunch.  The bus leaves the senior center at 9 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m.  RSVP by Monday, September 9. (304) 748-3490.

 

     The Farmer’s Gateway Market is every Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Wintersville. (740) 264-9790.

 

     The Wellsburg Elks Lodge hosts a fish fry every Friday from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.  Dine-in or takeout is available.  They offer deliveries to area businesses. (304) 737-9806.

 

     The Harmonium Project presents First Fridays on Fourth the first Friday of every month in Downtown Steubenville.  Enjoy music, food and family fun.

 

     The Tony Teramana Cancer Center in Steubenville hosts a breast cancer support group the first Tuesday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m. (740) 264-8207.

 

     The Ohio Valley Autism Network’s autism support group meets the second Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Mary H. Weir Library in Weirton.

     The Hopedale American Legion Riders host a steak fry the second Saturday of the month from 4-7 p.m. at the Hopedale American Legion. (740) 937-9995.

 

(This Week)  

 

     The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will hold a County-Wide Career Fair, for high school students in Jefferson, Harrison and Columbiana counties, Wednesday at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville beginning at 10 a.m. (740) 282-6226, (Sept 11)

 

     The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Scramble is Thursday at Wheeling Country Club.  Registration at noon, shotgun start at 1 p.m. (304) 233-2575. (Sept 12)

 

     The East Springfield Community Center will host a cabbage roll dinner Thursday from 4-6 p.m.  Dinners are $11 and include cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, corn, applesauce, dessert & drink.  Dine in or carry out is available. (740) 543-3700. (Sept 12)

 

     The Jefferson County Historical Society invites you to their Annual Dinner Wednesday, September 25 at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville.  Cocktail Hour, appetizers & cash bar at 5 p.m., dinner at 6.  Enjoy hand carved prime rib, baked cod, roasted red potatoes, fresh vegetable medley, house salad and assorted desserts.  RSVP by Friday. (740) 283-1133. (Sept 13)

 

     The Brooke County Fair is Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Brooke Hills Park. (304) 737-2863. (Sept 13-15)

 

     The United Way of Jefferson County Community Yard Sale is Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Eastern Gateway Community College parking lot. (740) 284-9000. (Sept 14)

 

     The 4th-Annual Veterans & First Responders Jamboree is Saturday at Wallace Lodge at Sally Buffalo Park in Cadiz.  A free breakfast for all veterans and first responders is from 8-10 a.m.  Enjoy great events all day long, including a car show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., a cornhole tournament at 1 and awesome live entertainment. (740) 491-7125. (Sept 14)

 

     A Domestic Violence Awareness Motorcycle Run is Saturday.  Registration, at Powhatan Park, begins at 11 a.m., bikes out at noon.  $20 a rider and $5 per passenger. (740) 213-6537. (Sept 14)

 

     Oglebay Park will host a Fall Food Truck Festival Saturday at the Levenson Shelter from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.  Enjoy food, activities for the kids and great live entertainment, featuring “Tongue N’ Cheek” and an AC/DC tribute band.  Visit oglebay.com for more information. (Sept 14)

 

     Brilliant American Legion presents its 5th-Annual Cornhole Tournament Saturday at 210 Market Street.  Registration begins at 1 p.m., bags fly at 2.  $30 per team.  Enjoy a free taco bar, music & prizes. (Sept 14)

 

     The County Road Farm Festival is Saturday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 8-5 at the Pinkerton-Gross Farm in Bloomingdale.  Enjoy food, crafts, a pet parade, a car show, entertainment and more.  (740) 944-1218 or (740) 219-1908. (Sept 14 & 15)

 

(Next Week)

 

     The Weirton Senior Center will host a dance Thursday, September 19 from 6-8:30 p.m.  $5 cover and you’re asked to take a covered dish.

 

     The Weirton Senior Citizens Center will host a dance Friday, September 20 from 6-8:30 p.m.  $5 cover and guests are asked to bring a covered dish.

 

     Jeffco Services Inc. presents a Golf for Inclusion golf scramble Saturday, October 5 at Steubenville Country Club.  1 p.m. registration, tee-time at 2.  $500 per team and includes golf, a golfer gift, beverages on the course and a steak dinner.  Pre-registration required by Friday, September 20.  (740) 359-4101.

 

     The 4th Annual Suzanne Kresser Memorial 5K Run/Walk is Saturday, September 21 at Jim Wood Park in Steubenville.  Registration at 7:30 a.m., race begins at 8:30 a.m. (740) 284-9000.

 

     The Steubenville Shrine Club presents a Jump Into Fall Open Air Flea Market & Craft Show Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Alladinland in Bloomingdale.  Enjoy breakfast, food trucks and more. (740) 346-5994.

 

     The 11th-Annual Rick Brown Motorcycle Run is Saturday, September 21.  Registration at the Hopedale American Legion begins at 10 a.m., first bike out at 11.  $20 per bike, $10 per passenger.

 

     Buckeye West Elementary School will host a quarter auction Saturday, September 21 at 1 p.m.  Doors open at noon.

 

     Rosemont Chapel, on the corner of Williams Blvd. and Goulds Road, will host an Autumn Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, September 21 from 4-7 p.m.  Enjoy spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, bread and beverages.  $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under.  Dine in or carryout. (740) 282-9128.

 

     Jefferson Sportsmen’s Club will host its annual Fish Fry Saturday, September 21 from 4-8 p.m.  All-you-can-eat for $20, carry out for $15.

 

     The St. Clairsville Fall Fest is Saturday, September 21 at Central Park Amphitheater.  Enjoy the “40 Plus Band,” “Eli and the Mojo Kings,” and “Light Up The Moon.”

 

     Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center in Wheeling will host a spaghetti dinner Sunday, September 22 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

 

     The Weirton Kiwanis Club will hold its Kitty Kochman Quarter Auction Sunday, September 22 at the Weirton Holiday Inn.  Doors open at 12:30 p.m., auction starts at 1:30. (304) 479-0235.

 

(More Local Events)

 

     Franciscan University of Steubenville presents its 6th Annual President’s Golf Outing Friday, September 27 at Steubenville Country Club.  $600 per foursome, double shotgun starts 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (740) 284-5860.

 

     The F.O.P. Bang Bash is Saturday, September 28 at Mingo Sportsman’s Club.  Tickets and info, FOP97.com.

 

     A Safety and Resource Fair, for those with disabilities and the elderly, is Saturday, September 28 from noon-2 at the Weirton Event Center.  The fair will provide information about organizations that provide resources for the elderly and those with disabilities.  The fair also offers registration of Weirton residents with special needs through the CARES Program, so first responders can better serve them.  (304) 797-8500. ext 1003.

 

     The 12th-Annual “Just BeClaus” Golf Outing is Sunday, September 29 at Carroll Meadows Golf Course.  Shotgun start at 8 a.m.  $75 per person.  (330) 627-2663.

 

     The Weirton Senior Center will host a dance Thursday, October 3 from 6-8:30 p.m.  $5 cover and you’re asked to take a covered dish.

 

     The Steubenville American Legion Post 33 will host a “Fall Y’all Dinner & Dance” Saturday, October 12 from 5-9 p.m.  $8 a person, $15 a couple.

 

     The Mingo Junction Knights of Columbus will host a pasta dinner Sunday, October 13 from noon-4.

 

     The Weirton Senior Center will host a dance Thursday, October 17 from 6-8:30 p.m.  $5 cover and you’re asked to take a covered dish.

 

     The Mingo Knights of Columbus presents a “Sinister Soiree” Halloween Party & Dance Friday, October 25.  Doors open at 8 p.m. Must be 21 or older, costumes are required.  Enjoy great music by DJ Jonathan Mihellis.

 

     The African Children’s Choir will perform at the Sycamore Youth Center in Steubenville Monday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. 

 

     The Weirton Senior Center will host a dance Thursday, November 7 from 6-8:30 p.m.  $5 cover and you’re asked to take a covered dish.

 

     The Mingo Junction Knights of Columbus will host a pasta dinner Sunday, November 10 from noon-4.

 

     The Weirton Senior Center will host a dance Thursday, November 21 from 6-8:30 p.m.  $5 cover and you’re asked to take a covered dish.

 

     The Steubenville Catholic Central Alumni Association will have a Sportsman’s Bash Saturday, November 23 at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville.  Doors open at 11 a.m., drawings start at 1.  Tickets can be purchased through Steubenville Catholic Central coaches, boosters or athletes.

 

     The 54th Annual Jewett Craft Show is Saturday, November 30 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Jewett Fire Station.  jewettcraftshow@gmail.com