OHIO VALLEY MINUTE

WEEK OF 4-21-25

 

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     The Weirton Kiwanis Club Facebook Auction is Monday, April 28 at noon through Wednesday, April 30 at 9 p.m.  Join/like the facebook event.  Weirton Kiwanis Club Facebook Auction 2025.  www.facebook.com/wiertonkiwanis

 

     The Annual Dean Martin Hometown Festival’s Dino Dash 5K Trail Run/Walk is Saturday, June 14 at Historic Beatty Park in Steubenville.  Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m.  You can pre-register now through Monday, June 2.  runsignup.com/Race/OH/Steubenville/DinoDash

 

     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 the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Mary H. Weir Library in Weirton.

 

(This Week)

 

     St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Weirton will host a flea markets Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (304) 723-4120. (April 25 & 26)

 

     5th & 6th graders at John King Mussio Elementary School present “Madagascar—A Musical Adventure Jr. Friday and Saturday night at 7 at Steubenville Catholic Central’s Lanman Hall. (April 25 & 26)

 

     Indian Creek High School Arts Department presents “Shrek, the Musical” Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. in the school auditorium. (April 25-27)

 

     Olde St. John’s Episcopal Church in Colliers will host its Ramp Festival Saturday from 1-4 p.m.  Enjoy great food and ramps. (April 26)

 

     Scio Sportsman’s Club will host a Sportsman’s Night Out event Saturday.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m., drawing begin at 6.  $30 per ticket and includes food & beverages. (April 26)

 

     In observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, A Caring Place Child Advocacy Center presents Sundaes with the Sheriff Sunday at 2 p.m. at 200 Kragel Road in Wintersville.  Enjoy ice cream sundaes, bounce houses, games and more. (April 27)

 

     The Burgettstown Knights of Columbus will host a Spring Food Truck Festival Sunday from 2-6 p.m.  (412) 389-1460. (April 27)

 

     The 19th-Annual Ohio Valley Health Center Gala Masquerade is Sunday at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville.  Enjoy an Aperol Spritz Hour at 5 p.m. followed by an elegant dinner and auction.  Dress to impress in your finest semi-formal attire with stylish masks.  (740) 283-2856. (April 27)

 

     Richmond Methodist Church will host a gospel concert, featuring “The Ron Retzer Trio,” Sunday at 6 p.m.  Doors open at 5. (April 27.

 

(Next Week)

 

     A 5-K run, to benefit Francis Bergsma, is Saturday, May 3 at Jim Wood Park in Steubenville beginning at 9 a.m.

 

     The Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum in Barnesville will host a Kentucky Derby Tea Party Saturday, May 3 at 11:30 a.m. (740) 310-7093.

 

     The Mary H. Public Library in Weirton will host a marionette presentation of “The Wizard of Oz” Saturday, May 3 at 1 p.m.  Doors open at 12:30. (304) 797-8510.

 

     The Scio American Legion will host a steak fry Saturday, May 3 from 4-7 p.m.  $20 includes a 10 oz. strip steak, baked potato, corn, bread & dessert.  Enjoy great food, a Chinese auction, prizes and live music.

 

     Hilltop Montessori School will hold a Derby Day Whiskey Pull Fundraiser Saturday, May 3 from 5:30-9 p.m. at Pastaio in Wintersville.  Enjoy great food, cocktails, live music and more.

 

     The Ohio County Family Resource Network presents the 11th-Annual Mother May I Have This Dance Mother/Son Dance Saturday, May 3 from 6-8 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish Hall in Wheeling.  $50 per Mother/Son couple, $10 each additional son. (304) 232-5600.

 

     The Weirton Lions Club will hold a Dancing Through The Decades event Saturday, May 3 from 7-10 p.m. at Kosciusko (kah-shooshko) Hall in Weirton.  $35 includes appetizers, desserts and tickets toward a Chinese auction. (304) 670-7216.

 

     The Amsterdam FVW will host a turkey shoot Sunday, May 4.  Registration begins at 12:30 p.m., the shoot starts at 1.

 

     The Burgettstown Knights of Columbus will host a Spring Food Truck Festival Sunday, May 4 from 2-6 p.m.  (412) 389-1460.

 

(More Local Events)

 

     Brilliant United Methodist Church will host an Election Day Lunch Soup & Sandwich Sale Tuesday, May 6 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.  Take out is available.  (740) 598-4472.

 

     Wheeling Health Right’s 29th-Annual Chef’s Auction is Thursday, May 8 from 5:30-9 p.m. at WesBanco Arena.

 

     The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic is Tuesday, May 13 at Steubenville Country Club.  Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., shotgun start at 10.  jeffersoncountychamber.com/events

 

     The Weir High Drama Club presents “Spapdash Ninenado” Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium.

 

     The County Road 39 Farm Festival Committee will hold a Spring Fling Car & Motorcycle Cruise In Saturday, May 17 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Pinkerton-Gross Farm, 775 County Road 39 Bloomingdale.  Enjoy classic cars & bikes, food, vendors, music and prizes.  The Jefferson County Humane Society will have adoptable pets on site. (740) 219-1908.

 

     The Wintersville American Legion Riders 11th-Annual Memorial Brick Run is Saturday, May 17.  Registration, at the Wintersville American Legion, begins at 9 a.m., bikes out at 11 a.m.

 

     The Hopedale American Legion will host a cornhole tournament Saturday, May 17.  Registration at 5 p.m., bags fly at 5:30.

 

     The Steel Valley Antique Car Club will hold a car, truck & bike show Sunday, May 18 at Indian Creek High School from 2-6 p.m.  Dash plaques to the first 75 entries, music, prizes & more. (740) 317-4842.

 

     The Chuck Hood Memorial Golf Scramble for Scouting is Thursday, May 22 at Oglebay’s Palmer Golf Course.  12:30 p.m. shot gun start. (304) 277-2660.

                                                                                         

     The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley presents an Axetravaganza Fundraiser Friday, May 23 at Route 40 Lumberjaxe in Belmont, Ohio.  Enjoy axe throwing, delicious food, music and more at this 80s-themed event. (304) 232-4625.

 

     The Hopedale American Legion will host a cornhole tournament Saturday, May 24.  Registration at 5 p.m., bags fly at 5:30.

 

     The Schiappa Branch of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County will host its live music series, featuring “The Stones & Brian Jones,” Thursday, May 29 at 5:30 p.m.  Registration required. (740) 282-9782.

 

     The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County will hold a Color Run 5K Run Walk Saturday, June 7 at the Steubenville Marina.  Registration at 8 a.m., the race starts at 10 a.m. Enjoy food trucks, face painting and a costume contest.

 

     The Brooke Hancock Family Resource Network will have a Cruise for the Community Car Show Saturday, June 7 from 1-4 p.m. at the New Cumberland Fire Department.  Registration begins at noon.

 

     F.O.P. Lodge 97 will hold its 24th-Annual 4-Person Golf Scramble Sunday, June 8 at Spring Hills Golf Club.  Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. (740) 543-3270.

 

     The Weir High Football Boosters annual 4-man golf scramble is Sunday, June 8 at Mountaineer’s Wood view Golf Course.  $100 per player.  Registration at 9 a.m., shotgun start at 10.

 

     The Wheeling Chamber of Commerce presents its 2025 Lunch With Leaders event Thursday, June 12 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Wheeling Park’s White Palace.  Featured speaker is Marshall University President Brad Smith.

 

     The Dean Martin Hometown Festival is Thursday, June 12 through Saturday, June 14 in Steubenville.

 

     The Dean Martin Association will hold a charity golf scramble Friday, June 13 at Steubenville Country Club.  Registration begins at 7 a.m., tee time at 8:30.  deanmartinassoscramble2025@gmail.com

 

     The Madonna Blue Don Football 4-Man Golf Scramble is Saturday, June 14 at Ponderosa Golf Course.  $100 per player.  Registration at 7:30 a.m., shotgun start at 9. (304) 374-6259.

 

     The 2025 OVEA and St. Clairsville Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing is Friday, June 20 at Belmont Hills Country Club.  9 a.m. shot gun start. (740) 695-9623.

 

     The 2025 Thunder In The Ville Fireworks show is Saturday, June 28 at 10 p.m. at the Jefferson County Airport.

 

     The Brooke County Fair is Friday, September 12, Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14 at Brooke Hills Park.