Events for the Week of February 16th Through February 22nd, 2015
Monday February 16th
HAPPY PRESIDENT’S DAY!
President’s Day at the Campus Martius Museum
9:30 a.m. To noon Feb. 16th Come for President’s Day at the Campus Martius Museum. There will be crafts, activities, and games. Reservations are required. Price is $15 per person or $11 per member. Call for more information (740) 373-3750
Arts bridge art exhibition “Independent: Artists of the Mid-Ohio Valley.”
Feb. 16-19th the Arts-Bridge office will hold an art exhibit at 925 Market St. Parkersburg, WV. Artist will showcase broad talents, mediums, artistic interest in independent natures (740) 525-3324 or (304) 428-3988.
Matter Of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls Class - 12:30 p.m. O’Neil Center 333 4th Street, Marietta, OH 45750 will be holding a class on a matter of balance and managing concerns about falls. This is for 8 weeks. Cost is $8.00. Workbook and refreshment provided. Call to register (740) 373-3914
Fun & Fit Exercise Class – A fun, engaging fitness class designed for those 50+ at the O’Neill Senior Center. Classes are every Monday Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 AM to 12 Noon. 11:30AM to 12Noon Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Tuesday, February 17th
Annual Free Soup Supper at Decatur Community Building
Feb. 17th Decatur Community Association will hold it’s annual free soup supper at 6505 St. Rt. 555. This event is for community residents, finger food and dessert donations are welcomed but not necessary.
Bingo- Come try your luck every Tuesday at the American Legion Post 64 at the corner of Eight and Wooster Streets. Doors open at 4:30 and the fun begin with the sale of bingo cards at 5pm.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Ohio Chapter 399 meets at the First Church of the Nazarene at the corner of Colgate Drive and Mill Creek Road every Tuesday from 5:45-6:30PM. The first visit is free!
Line Dance with Donnie Allen – Learn to line dance with a pro at the O’Neil Senior Center every Tuesday!
Arthritis Foundation is offering Tai Chi Classes every Tuesday at 3 PM at the Lower Salem Community Building Classes are free and taught by a certified instructor Please call 740-373-3107
Hamburger Nights – Feeling hungry? Then check out the fun at the American Legion Post 159 in Williamstown, West Virginia on Tuesdays 5-7 p.m. Be sure to come with an appetite!
Dining with Diabetes
Following a careful meal plan is the first step in controlling blood sugar for people with diabetes. This is also the hardest step. Dining with Diabetes helps by teaching people with diabetes to reduce sugar, salt, and fat in foods without giving up good taste. This class series will take place on Tuesdays, February 10, 17 & 24 from 2:00pm-4:00pm, and will be held at the Ohio State University Extension office located at 202 Davis Avenue, Marietta. Cost is $30 per person and the registration deadline is February 6th. Call 740-376-7431 to register or for more information.
Wednesday, February 18th
Marietta College Frderica G. Esbenshade Series -An Evening with Jake Runestad
Come join the Marietta College with an evening with Jake Runestad composer and Marietta College Choir on Feb. 18th on 7:30 PM. All Esbenshade events are open and free to public.
The Knights of Columbus # 478 is offering the Daily Bread Kitchen, every Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 1PM at 312 Franklin Street, Marietta, Ohio
AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation in Barlow
Feb. 4-April 15 Wednesday at the Barlow Library. All Ages welcome. Bring all Social Security Cards, W2s, 1099Rs and Affordable Health Documents and Last Year Return. Call for an appointment (740) 678-0103
Support O’Neil Center at Bob Evans
Come out and support the O’Neil Center at Bob Evans from 10 A.M. To 6 P.M. Dine in or Carry out with a special Flier. 15% of all sales goes to O’Neil. Must have flyer. Stop in at the O’Neil Center for flier at 333 Fourth St. Marietta, OH. For more information call (740) 373-3914
Thursday February 19th
Belpre Senior Club Home-Style Lunches- The Belpre Senior Center is offering home-style lunches every Tuesdays and Thursdays at Noon for $3.00. Free transportation for Belpre seniors can be obtained by calling for a van 740-423-6022 prior to 10 AM on lunch days.
Arthritis Classes will be provided at the Ewing School at 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM every Tuesday and Thursday. Classes are open to the public, and reservations can be made by calling 740-373-3781 extension 22.
Zumba Classes – The O’Neil Senior Center at 333 Fourth Street, Marietta Ohio is offering Zumba Classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM. Open to the public and all fitness levels are welcome. Please call (740) 373-3914 for more information
Marietta College Frederica G. Esbenshade Series
Come join the Marietta College for a Nancy Manter Public Lecture and Opening Reception starting Feb. 19th through April 3rd. Events will be held 7 PM McDonough Auditorium, Third Floor, Hermann Fine Arts Center, Marietta College Campus.
Friday February 20th
Open Swing Dancing at Ewing School every Friday from 6PM to 8PM. Open to the public, and cost is $2 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please call 740-373-3781 extension 22 for more information.
Line Dancing at ZK Putnam Commons, Marietta, Ohio (3rd Floor). Beginners class at 6 PM, Intermediate at 7PM. Andy Offenberger, Instructor. Please call 740-336-1006 for more information.
Blues, Jazz, & Folk Music 23rd Blues Competition
Feb. 20th and 21st there will be held the 23rd Blues Competition at Lafayette Hotel Front Street, Marietta, OH, 45750. Tickets are required. Call for pricing (304) 422-2944 or (304) 428-8393
The Betsey Mills Club Chicken Pot Pie Fundraiser
Feb. 20th The Betsey Mills Club will be holding their annual Chicken Pot Pie Fundraiser. Pick up take out orders on Feb. 20th 11am-2pm and 4pm-6pm. Located at Betsey mills Club Gymnasium 300 Fourth St. Marietta, OH $15.00 a person Call (740) 373-4981 for questions or to place large orders MUST CALL BY FEB. 18 to place large orders.
Saturday February 21st
Central West Virginia Reptile Expo- February 21st 2015 10AM to 4PM at the Parkersburg City Park Pavillion 17th Street and Park Avenue, Parkersburg, West Virginia 26103 Admission is $5.00, and children under 12 are free with a paying adult.
River City Farmers Market
River City Farmers Market will be held year round on Saturdays 8:00 AM until noon at the Washington County Fair Ground 922 Front St. Marietta, OH 45750. Call for more information (740) 984-2840
Blues, Jazz, & Folk Music 23rd Blues Competition
Feb. 20th and 21st there will be held the 23rd Blues Competition at Lafayette Hotel Front Street, Marietta, OH, 45750. Tickets are required. Call for pricing (304) 422-2944 or (304) 428-8393
The Betsey Mills Club Chicken Pot Pie Fundraiser
Feb. 21st The Betsey Mills Club will be holding their annual Chicken Pot Pie Fundraiser. Pick up take out orders on Feb. 21st 11am-4pm OR DINE IN ONLY ON SATURDAY 11:30am-1:30pm. Located at Betsey mills Club Gymnasium 300 Fourth St. Marietta, OH $15.00 a person Call (740) 373-4981 for questions or to place large orders MUST CALL BY FEB. 18 to place large orders.
13th Annual Good Works Walk Fundraiser
First United Methodist Church, College Street, Athens will be holding their 13th Annual Good Works Walk Fundraiser. It will begin and end at the church. Adults and Children of all ages are welcomed. This event is to help raise funds for the Timothy House (a house for people who are homeless in over 8 counties). For more information call (740) 594-3339 or go to www.goodworkswalk.net for information and sponsor packets.
Sunday, February 22nd
Good News for Seniors with Sally Hille Join Sally Hille for Good News for Seniors every Sunday at 10:40AM on Radio WMOA 1490 AM
Eleventh Annual Cabin Fever 2 Mile Run/Walk
Come for the 11th Annual Cabin Fever 2 Mile Run Walk on Feb. 22 starting at 2 pm at the Picnic Shelter, Broughton nature Preserve, St. Rt 821, Marietta, OH. Registration Required. For Application call (740) 350-4669 or (740) 374-0494.
Upcoming Events
These future events offer the choice to purchase tickets early, so their information is included here:
2015 Homeschool Expo
If you homeschool or are considering home school join the homeschool expo Tuesday, Feb. 24th, 6:00 PM-8:30 PM at South Parkersburg Baptist Church Gymnasium at 1655 Blizzard Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26101. There will will be membership info for local co-ops, WV and OH information, Resources, Examples of curricula, Portfolio evaluators, Testing information, extracurricular activity information, field trip opportunities, and college and career information. There will be Coffee Shop & refreshments as well more information visit Facebook Flier.
Potato Soup Cook-Off
At the Station Lounge & Grill LLC 595 Joe Skinner Rd. Belpre, OH 45714 is holding their first Annual Potato Soup Cook-off on March 14th 2:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. Proceeds will go to Benefit Leah Carmichael Autism Therapy. Soup entries must be submitted prior to 2:00 P.M. There is no cost to enter your soup. All You Can Eat Potato Soup Cost will be $5.00. A Special Prize will be awarded to best soup. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and a Chinese Auction. To Win you must be present. Tickets for both will be 6 for $5.00. Drawings will begin at 5:00 PM. For more information visit Facebook event page
Spring Craft and Vendor Sale at Matamoras Elementary School
The Spring Craft and Vendor Sale 2015 will be held at Matamoras Elementary School 1000 Stover Ave. New Matamoras, OH 45767 and it will be hosted by Encore Baton Twirling Studio on March 21st, 2015. Tables can be purchased for $15-8×8 Section. Contact Amy Riggs at 740-434-8595 or Portia Wayts-Merideth at 740-213-4289 to register. For more information visit Facebook event page
Daddy & Daughter Dance 2015
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) of Faith Baptist Church of Williamstown 431 Highland Ave. Williamstown, WV 26187 will hold a Daddy & Daughter Dance on Friday March 27th. Come in you Easter outfits. There will be a photographer there. This is a public event. Time to be posted later.
Brava Mom Prom 2015
Come to a Ladies Only Event. This event will raise money for Brava Childhood Cancer Awareness. This will be held on Friday, April 24, 2015 8:00 PM-11:00 PM. This event is for any lady (doesn’t have to be a mom) over the age 21. Grab your girlfriends, get dressed up and enjoy a night out and help support local families supported by childhood cancer. Tickets are $45. No One under 21 or male is allowed in. This will be held at the Marietta Shrine Club at 249 Pennsylvania Ave. Marietta, OH 45750. Contact bravamomprom@gmail.com or visit website for more information
Hunter’sHeroes Purse Bingo
April 25, 2015 6:00 PM at Marietta VFW Post 5108 at 319 Pike St. Marietta, OH 45750 will be holding a purse bingo as a fundraiser for Hunter’s Heroes March of Dimes. Tickets are $20 for 20 games. Only 300 Tickets available due to seating limited.
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