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Cadiz: Saturday, June 26 at dusk at Sally Buffalo Park as part of Sean

            Carney’s Blues For A Cure Concert. 

Chester: Saturday, July 3 at 10 p.m. at Chester City Park.  Car Show from

                10 a.m.-3 p.m.  Live music at the Davis Brothers Pavilion,

                Featuring “Zep Brothers”, “Stampede” and “Bon Journey,” starts

                4:30.  Fireworks follow.

Barnesville: Saturday, July 3 at Barnesville Memorial Park at 9:45 p.m. 

                      Rain Date-July 10.  The Barnesville Independence Day

                      Celebration begins at 11 a.m., featuring food, free swimming

                      and live music.  Enjoy “Valley Sphinx” at 2:30, “First Christian

                      Church Band” at 4, “Flushed” 5:30-7:30, and “Shamrock

                      Entertainment” from 7:30-dusk. Fireworks follow.

Brilliant: Monday, July 5 at dusk.  Enjoy live music, with “A.C. Jones,” at

                7:30 p.m.

Cambridge: Sunday, July 4 at Cambridge City Park at 10 p.m.

Cameron: Sunday, July 4 at the Cameron Volunteer Fire Department at

                   dusk.  The Cameron Volunteer Fire Department’s Fireman’s

                   Festival is Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4.  Saturday

                   enjoy a car show from 1-4 p.m., food, games, a 5-K Run/Walk

                   and live acoustic music: “Donnie Barney” from 5-7 and “Wyatt

                   Turner 7-9.  Sunday the parade starts at 1 p.m.  Food,

                   Games, Fire Fighter’s Water Battle and live music by “Tim

                   Litvin” from 7-9.  Fireworks follow.

Follansbee: Sunday, July 11 at 10 p.m. as part of Follansbee Community

                      Days.  Friday, July 9 enjoy “The Fantasies” at 6:30 p.m. and

                      Frankie Valli Tribute Band “Lights Out” at 8:30.  Saturday,

                      July 10 its “Doctor Zoot” at 6:45 and “The Motor City All

                      All Stars” at 8:30.  Sunday, July 11 “Twice As Nice” at 4:40

                      p.m., “40 Plus” at 6 and Kool & The Gang Tribute Band

                      “Hollywood Swinging” at 8:30.  Fireworks follow.

Martins Ferry: Thursday, July 1.  Uptown overlooking the river at 9:30 p.m.

Moundsville: Sunday, July 4 at the Marshall County Fairgrounds at dusk.

New Martinsville: Sunday, June 27 at dusk.  The Back Home Festival is

                               Friday, June 25, Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June

                               27.  Enjoy three full days of live entertainment, featuring

                               “Sam Bush” Friday night at 9, “Melvin Seals & JGP”

                               Saturday night at 9 and “The Larry Keel Experience”

                               Sunday night at 8.  Fireworks to follow.

Oglebay: Saturday, July 3 at dusk.

St. Clairsville: Saturday, June 26 at St. Clairsville Central Park, 9:30 p.m. 

                         The Community Day Celebration begins at 4 p.m.  Enjoy

                         Food, shopping, games, activities and more.  “Mojo Kings”

                         take the stage at 6.  Fireworks follow.

Steubenville: Sunday, July 4, 9:30 p.m. at Historic Fort Steuben.  Enjoy

                        food and entertainment, featuring “SPINNING JENNY”

                        along with “Roz & Lynn” at 7 p.m.

Tappan Lake: Saturday, July 3 at dusk.

The Highlands: Friday, July 2 at dusk.

Toronto: Saturday, July 3 at 10 p.m.

Weirton: Sunday, July 4 at the Weirton Municipal Plaza, 10 p.m.  Stop by

                the Weirton Event Center from 7-10 for infatables, face painting,

                food trucks and music, featuring “Easy Street.”   The City of

                Weirton Independence Day Parade is Saturday, July 3 at 10 a.m.

                along Main Street.

Wellsburg: Sunday, July 4 at the Betty Carr Recreation Site, around 9 p.m. 

                    Friday, July 2 enjoy live music at Wellsburg’s Central Park,

                    featuring “Cross Creek The Band,” at 7 p.m.  Saturday, July 3

                    registration for the Wellsburg 4th of July 5-K Run/Walk begins

                    at 6:30 a.m. at Town Square…race starts at 7.  Music at

                    Central Park begins at 7 with “Regugee.”  Sunday, July 4, at

                    Town Square, the Oil Can Derby is at 9 a.m. and the Bike

                    Decorating Contest starts at 6 p.m.  The Wellsburg

                    Independence Day Parade begins at 7 p.m.  Fireworks at dark.

Wheeling: Sunday, July 4 at Wheeling’s Heritage Port at dusk.  Enjoy the

                   Wheeling Symphony at 7:30 p.m., fireworks follow.

OHIO VALLEY MINUTE

WEEK OF 6-21-21

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     Every day 22 American soldiers take their life.  ONE is too many.  Need help, call 1-800-OH-AMVET. (800-642-6838)

     The Serbian Men’s Club holds its CHICKEN BLAST every Wednesday at the Serbian Picnic Grounds in Weirton.  Chickens are $8.  Order your chicken Wednesday morning between 6-8:30. (304) 748-9866. (Through Aug 25)

     The Wintersville American Legion Auxiliary will hold a 3-Egg Omelet Breakfast every Friday from 8-noon at the shelter house behind the legion.  Enjoy any 3-egg omelet, toast and hot beverage for $5. (740) 381-8865. (Through June 25)

     The Weirton Elks Lodge hosts a fish fry every Friday from 3-7 p.m. (304) 748-0565.

     The St. Clairsville Chamber of Commerce presents “Second Saturdays,” featuring vendors and live entertainment, the second Saturday of every month from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in St. Clairsville.  (740) 695-9623) (Through Oct 9)

     Enjoy First Wednesday’s…the first Wednesday of every month from 4:30-8:30 p.m. along Main and Grove Streets in Wintersville.  Enjoy crafts, food and activities.

     The Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District’s Summer Farmers market is every Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Blessed Sacrament Church in Wintersville.  The Farmers Market runs through September. (740) 264-9790.

     The Brooke County Farmers Markets is every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. outside the Dollar General Market in Wellsburg.

(This Week)

     St. Clairsville Central Park Amphitheater presents “Vinyl Soul” Tuesday at 7 p.m. (740) 695-2037. (June 22)

     Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Steubenville presents its 35th-Annual Greek Fest Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. all three days.  Enjoy authentic Greek food & pastries, live music, dancing and more. (740) 282-7770. (June 23-25)

     The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Thursday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cabela’s in Triadelphia. (1-800-RED CROSS) (1-800-733-2767) (June 24)

     The Dean Martin Hometown Celebration is Thursday, Friday and Saturday in downtown Steubenville. (June 24-26)

     The Berkman Amphitheater in Steubenville presents Beatles Tribute Band “Beatlemania Magic” Thursday at 7 p.m. (740) 283-4935. (June 24)

     The Weirton Event Center presents The Ultimate “Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band” Friday.  Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7. (304) 797-7001. (June 25)

     The 10th-Annual “Sean Carney’s Blues For A Cure” concert is Friday and Saturday at Sally Buffalo Park in Cadiz.  Friday’s acoustic show starts at 6 p.m., Saturday’s full concert begins at 4 p.m.  Enjoy fireworks Saturday night. (June 25 & 26)

     Brooke Hills Playhouse presents “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s” Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. (304) 737-3344. (June 25-27)

     The Brooke High School Dance Team will hold a fundraising car wash Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Busy Beaver in Weirton. (June 26)

     A motorcycle run to benefit Bobby Haynes will be held Saturday.  Registration, at the Wellsburg Fire Hall, is from 11-11:45 a.m., bikes out at noon. (June 26)

     St. Clairsville Central Park Amphitheater will host Community Day Saturday.  Enjoy great family events, including the “Mojo Kings” performing life from 7-9 p.m. (740) 695-2037. (June 26)

     Chester-Newell Sportsmen’s Club will hold an Ohio River Catfish Tournament Saturday at 7 p.m.  For more information call (304) 374-5587. (June 26)

     The Great Stone Viaduct Historical Education Society is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the historic Stone Bridge with an outdoor Festival Saturday and Sunday.  Enjoy crafts, vendors, food and music. (304) 280-8863. (June 26 & 27)

     Sherwood Archery Club will host a 3-D archery shoot Sunday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (304) 491-0078. (June 27)

     Mingo Sportsman’s Club will host a pork chop dinner Sunday from 3-6 p.m.  (740) 733-7812. (June 27)

(Next Week)

     The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Monday, June 28 from noon-5:30 at Vance Memorial Presbyterian Church in Wheeling. (1-800-RED CROSS) (1-800-733-2767)

     St. Clairsville Central Park Amphitheater presents “M-80s” Tuesday, June 29 at 7 p.m.  Enjoy hits of the 1980s. (740) 695-2037.

     Berkman Amphitheater in Steubenville presents “The Fossils” along with “The Ron Retzer Trio” Thursday, July 1 at 7 p.m. (740) 283-4935.

     Sycamore Youth Center in Steubenville will host Hip Hop & Hope Night, featuring “The Steubenville Community Youth Choir,” Saturday, July 3 at 6:30 p.m.

     The Berman Amphitheater in Steubenville presents “Spinning Jenny” along with “Roz & Lynn” Sunday, July 4 at 7 p.m. (740) 283-4935.

     The Weirton Event Center presents “Easy Street” Sunday, July 4 at 7 p.m. (304) 797-7001.

(Down The Road)

     The Community Concerts at the Toronto Gazebo begin Wednesday, July 7 at 7 p.m.  Enjoy “Twice As Nice” and “The Honky Tonk Sweethearts.” (740) 317-3947.

     The Berkman Amphitheater in Steubenville presents “Eli & The Mojo Kings” along with Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band “Silver Springs,” Thursday, July 8 at 7 p.m. (740) 283-4935.

     Paris Presbyterian Church in Burgettstown presents its Music on the Deck Summer Concert Series, Friday, July 9 with “Jonathan White.” (724) 729-3450.

     The Brooke County Animal Welfare League will hold a low-cost spay & neuter clinic Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11 at the Steubenville American Legion on North Fifth Street.  Appointments are required. (304) 374-4443.

     Mingo Sportsman’s Club will host a 3-D archery shoot Sunday, July 11 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (740) 632-5060.

     The Follansbee Community Days “Howdy Verner Memorial” Car & Bike Show is Sunday, July 11 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lyle’s Auto in Follansbee. (304) 479-0225.

     The Belmont Mountaineer Athletic Club presents its 25th-Annual Golf Classic Thursday, July 15 at Moundsville Country Club. (740) 695-4262.

     The Barnesville K-9 Golf Scramble, to benefit disabled American Veterans, is Saturday, July 31 at Fairway River Links Golf Course in Rayland. (740) 238-1153. maloriekubat@gmial.com

     The Drew Palmer Memorial Craft & Vendor Show is Saturday, August 7 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. behind Wallace Lodge at Sally Buffalo Park in Cadiz. (740) 582-9756.

     The Brooke-Hancock Backpack & Resource Fair is Saturday, August 7 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Weirton Event Center. (304) 748-7850.

     A Car & Bike Show to benefit Larry Keller, who’s battling pancreatic cancer, is Sunday, August 8 at the Weirton Event Center from 2-6 p.m.  Enjoy great live music, food, vendors, auction items and prizes.

     The 4th-Annual Josh Merriman Foundation Golf Outing is Saturday, August 14 at Steubenville Country Club.  Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. (740) 632-3673.

     The Annapolis Mini Flea Market is Saturday, August 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. next to the Annapolis Pit Stop.

     The Edison High School Band Show “Tearin’ Up The Turf” is Saturday, September 18 at 7 p.m. at Edison’s new football stadium.  marc.sansone@edisonwildcats.org

     The 19th-Annual Christmas In The Park is Saturday, October 9 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, October 10 from 10-5 at Follansbee Municipal Park and the Community House.  Enjoy free admission, free parking, crafts, food and special attractions. (304) 748-3903.