Ron Retzer Trio to perform
Nov. 27 at Two Ridges Church
WINTERSVILLE — Two Ridges Presbyterian Church, located at 1085 Canton Road, Wintersville, will host a free concert by the Ron Retzer Trio on Nov. 27, beginning at 6 p.m.
The evening of holiday music is open to the public. There will be light refreshments afterward.
Agape Assembly details rib
and chicken dinner fundraiser
STEUBENVILLE — Agape Assembly is organizing a rib and chicken dinner fundraiser on Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 pm. at the Agape dining hall, located at 535 Slact St., the corner of Sixth and Slack streets, Steubenville.
The rib dinners are $15, and the chicken dinners are $12. The dinners include two sides and dessert.
The meal is pickup only.
To place an order in advance, call (740) 219-1915 and leave a message.
Brooke County Senior Center sets Christmas party date
FOLLANSBEE — The Brooke County Senior Center, located at 948 Main St., Follansbee, will hold its Christmas party for senior citizens on Dec. 5.
Starting at 11:30 a.m., the party will include bingo from noon to 3 p.m. and an ugly Christmas sweater contest.
The center will provide shredded roast beef sandwiches, with attendees invited to bring a covered dish.
Bell Chapel UMC to host Breakfast with Santa Dec. 3
STEUBENVILLE — Bell Chapel United Methodist Church, located at 3419 state Route 213, Steubenville, will host a Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 3.
It will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and enable participants to “enjoy breakfast and meet Santa.”
Cost is by donation for the breakfast that includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee
For information, call the church at (740) 283-2239.
Blessed Sacrament CWC plans Christmas bazaar for Dec. 3
WINTERSVILLE — The Catholic Women’s Club of Blessed Sacrament Parish, 852 Main St., Wintersville, will be holding its Christmas bazaar on Dec. 3 in upper Sargus Hall from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
There will be various items for sale “at bargain prices from $1 to $5,” a club spokesperson noted. There also will be a Christmas bake sale offering pies, cakes, cookies, fudge “and other goodies.”
Wreaths Across America effort in New Cumberland detailed
NEW CUMBERLAND — New Cumberland Cemetery is one of 3,000 cemeteries across America to be designated as an official Wreaths Across America location.
The WAA organization ships fresh balsam wreaths to member locations every December, and these wreaths are placed on the graves of local veterans, a spokesperson noted.
This year, National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 17.
On that day, thousands of volunteers in every state will show up to honor veterans by decorating their graves. Individuals who would like to purchase a wreath for this ceremony, the cost is $15. Order forms may be picked up at the city building in New Cumberland or a form will be mailed by calling George Hines, district coordinator, at (304) 670-7092.
The deadline for orders is Nov. 29.
The wreath ordered may be grave specific or it can be placed on any veteran’s grave. Wreath sponsors don’t have to be at the cemetery that day to place a wreath
“This program is a way to honor our veterans during the holidays and to thank them for their service to our country,” the spokesperson noted.
Weir High Drama Club is presenting ‘Snow White’ on Dec. 2-4
WEIRTON — The Weir High Drama Club will be presenting “Snow White” next month.
Performance dates are Dec. 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Corey E. Miller, language arts teacher/thespian sponsor, is directing the production with assistance from Emma Underwood, student stage manager.
“Snow White” was written by J. Michael Straczynski and is presented by an arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Inc.
The show stars Leila Schwer as Snow White; Jason Lipovich as the Prince; Eve Swearingen as the Magic Mirror; and Lillien Roberts as the Evil Queen. Additional principal cast members are Caden Runkle as Doc; Max Bilodeau as Grumpy; Saavy Swidowski as Happy; Carly Campbell as Bashful; Brianna Swain as Sneezy; Mackenzie Stear as Sleepy; Tanner Finsley as Dopey; and Leanna Bissett as the Evil Queen’s alternate personalities.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the Friday and Saturday shows and at 1:30 p.m. for the Sunday matinee.
