Christmas In The Valley 2024

 

Presented by Victory Toyota & Victory Chevy-Buick- GMC

 

Barnesville

 

     Enjoy Barnesville’s Christmas in the Ville Thursday, December 5, Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7.  The Tree Lighting is Thursday with Christmas In The Ville Friday and Saturday.  The Lighted Christmas Parade is Saturday.

 

 

Brilliant

 

     Brilliant United Methodist Church will host its annual Christmas Bazaar Saturday, December 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  Enjoy cookies, nut rolls, fudge and crafts.

 

 

Cadiz

 

     Cadiz Christmas Parade Saturday, December 7.

 

 

Richmond

 

     Richmond Park will host a drive-thru light display entitled Christmas Magic, every Friday and Saturday from 5-9 p.m. thru December 21.

 

     The Richmond Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 14 at 5 p.m.

 

 

 

Steubenville

 

     Steubenville’s Christmas at the Fort is free and open 24 hours a day through January 10.  On the weekends enjoy the Holiday Market, crafts, food, concerts, trolley rides, lights and more.

 

     Steubenville’s 2024 “Sights & Sounds of Christmas” parade is Saturday, December 7 at noon along 4th Street.

 

     Steubenville High School and Indian Creek High School presents Stuff The Stadium stuffed animal drive at the Big Red/Indian Creek boys’ basketball game Friday, December 20 at Steubenville High School.  Free admission for those who bring a stuffed animal to donate.

 

 

St. Clairsville

 

     St. Clairsville’s 2024 Christmas Parade is Sunday, December 8 at 3 p.m. in Downtown St. Clairsville.

 

 

Weirton  

 

     The Weir High School Drama Club presents “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 at 2 p.m.  Tickets are $10 and available at the door or on the school’s website.

 

     St. Joseph the Worker Grade School in Weirton will hold a Christmas Cookie Walk Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m.-noon in the school’s cafeteria.

 

     St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Weirton will host a Holiday Cookie Walk Saturday, December 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

 

     The Weirton American Legion will host a New Year’s Eve Party Tuesday, December 31 from 9-midnight.  Ring in the New Year with great live entertainment, featuring recording artists “Stooge Bigson.”  $7 includes a buffet and a glass of champagne.

 

 

Wheeling

 

     Oglebay Park’s Drive Through Festival of Lights is daily through January 5.

 

     Oglebay Park’s Jinglefest is Thursday, December 12 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Pine Room.

 

 

Wintersville

 

     Blessed Sacrament Catholic Women’s Club presents a Holiday Vendor Show & Bake Sale Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sargus Hall.  Enjoy homemade wedding soup & warm pretzels, homemade crafts, wreaths, soaps, candles, bread jewelry and more.

 

     Starkdale Presbyterian Church in Wintersville will hold its 13th-Annual Live Nativity Sunday, December 8 at 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m.  (740) 264-5309.

 

     Two Ridges Presbyterian Church in Wintersville will hold its Tree Lighting Sunday, December 8 at 6:45 p.m.  Following the lighting, the “Ron Retzer Trio” will perform at 7 p.m. (740) 264-3443.

 

     The Indian Creek Foundation presents “An Evening of Holiday Classics” Christmas concert Saturday, December 14 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. 

 

 

OHIO VALLEY MINUTE

WEEK OF 12-2-24

 

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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.

 

     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.

 

     The Chester-Newell Sportsmen Club hosts a Turkey Shoot every Sunday through December.  Registration at 9:30 a.m., shoot starts at 10. (304) 374-5528.

 

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     The Wintersville American Legion will hosts its annual Children’s Christmas Auction Saturday night at 7.  Proceeds benefit the Legion’s Children’s Christmas Party.  (Dec 7)

 

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     Indian Creek High School’s Fine Arts Department presents the courtroom drama “Night of January 16” Wednesday, December 11 and Thursday, December 12 in the high school auditorium, beginning at 7 p.m.

 

     The Jefferson County General Health District presents its 2nd-Annual Dashing for Diapers Holiday 5K Saturday, December 14 at Historic Fort Steuben, beginning at 9 a.m.  Proceeds benefit the Jefferson County Diaper Bank. (740) 283-8530.

 

(More Local Events)

 

     Jefferson Sportsman’s Club will host its Winter Meat Shoot Saturday, December 21.  Registration at 9:30 a.m., shoot starts 10. (740) 284-1577.

 

     The 5th-Annual Josh Merriman Memorial Winter Classic Hockey Tournament is Sunday, December 22 from 7-10 p.m. at the Wheeling Park Ice Rink.  $25 per person.

 

     Jefferson Sportsman’s Club will host a New Year’s Day Fun Shoot Wednesday, January 1.   Registration at 9:30 a.m., shoot starts at 10. (740) 284-1577.

 

     The Amsterdam VFW will host a turkey shoot Sunday, January 5.  Registration begins at 12:30 p.m., the shoot starts at 1.

 

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

 

     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.