OHIO VALLEY MINUTE

WEEK OF 1-6-25

 

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     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.

 

     Beginning in March, 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)  

 

     The Brooke County Public Library in Wellsburg will show the PG-rated animated film “The Tiger’s Apprentice” Thursday at 5 p.m. (304) 737-1551. (Jan 9)

 

     The Brooke County Public Library in Wellsburg will show the PG-rated mystery thriller “Conclave” Friday at noon. (304) 737-1551. (Jan 10)

 

     A pancake breakfast to benefit the Colliers Volunteer Fire Department is Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon at 399 Pennsylvania Avenue in Colliers.  $8 includes your choice of pancakes, sausage & eggs; waffles, sausage & eggs; or biscuits, gravy & eggs. (Jan 11)

 

     The 7th-Annual Pan-Orthodox Great Blessing of the Ohio River is Saturday morning at 11 at the Steubenville Marina. (Jan 11)

 

     Auditions for “Hosanna, The Rock Opera” will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at 3501 West Street in Weirton. (Jan 11)

 

     The Follansbee American Legion will host a euchre tournament Sunday.  Registration begins at 1 p.m., the tournament starts at 2. (Jan 12)

 

(Next Week)

 

     The Sycamore Youth Center in Steubenville will hold auditions for “Romeo and Juliet” Thursday, January 16 from 3-6 p.m. at the Sycamore Center.

 

     Ignite Hope presents a charity event, to support the fight against human trafficking, Saturday, January 18 at the White Palace from 6-9 p.m.  This semi-formal event is $60 a ticket and includes beer, wine and food tastings and live entertainment. (304) 281-7789.

 

(More Local Events)

 

     The 39th-Annual Ohio Valley Media Day Blood Drive is Tuesday, January 20 and Wednesday, January 21 from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack.

 

     The Amsterdam VFW will host a turkey shoot Sunday, February 2.  Registration begins at 12:30 p.m., the shoot starts at 1.

 

     The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce presents its’ annual Spring Home Show Saturday, March 1 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Sunday, March 2 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville.

 

     The Amsterdam VFW will host a turkey shoot Sunday, March 2.  Registration begins at 12:30 p.m., the shoot starts at 1.

 

     The Steubenville Kiwanis Club will hold its 13th-Annual Team Trivia Competition Saturday, March 8 at 2 p.m. in the commons area of Steubenville High School. (740) 314-9574.

 

     The Road Home Animal Shelter will have a fundraising steak fry Saturday, March 22 from 4-9 p.m. at the Marshall County Fairgrounds.  $30 at ticket includes steak, potato, salad, dessert, water & lemonade.  (304) 312-6882.

 

     The Amsterdam VFW will host a turkey shoot Sunday, April 6.  Registration begins at 12:30 p.m., the shoot starts at 1.

 

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