SATURDAY, Aug. 26 The Annual Smith Township Alumni Banquet will be held at the old Centerville School, 46642 Main St. Jacobsburg, OH. The doors will open at 5, with dinner being served at 6. Any alumni of Smith Twp. or Centerville, is invited to attend. The dinner is $20/person, money needs to be sent to Sharon DiSantis, at 57900 Armstrong Centerville Rd., Jacosbsburg, Ohio 43933, prior to Aug. 21. Nathan Carleton will be the entertainment for the evening. A 50/50 drawing will also be held. For information please contact Patty Phillips at 740-310-0944.

THURSDAY, Aug. 17 The Belmont County, East Central Grazing Alliance event will be held at the Egypt Valley Wildlife Area on August 17th at 6 p.m.

This farm tour will include Herd Manager Steve Harris, who will discuss his management practices on the approximately 4,000 acres that he grazes. Patrons will hear from Jeff Porter, Wildlife Area Supervisor, about the work that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has been doing to battle invasive plants, especially Autumn olive, in the Wildlife Area. Bob Hendershot, Retired State Grasslands Conservationist, will talk about soil health and how grazing can be used as a method of improving soil health.

The tour will meet at the Barnesville exit 202 Park and Ride at 5:45pm to travel to the tour location. Dinner will be served.

RSVPs are required for this free event. Please call our office at 740-526-0027 or email belmontswcd.edu@gmail.com.

MONDAY, Aug. 7 There will be a free film showing at the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library. The start time will be 6 p.m., taking place in the downstairs meeting room. The feature is “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” based on the beloved coming-of-age novel by Judy Blume. In this family comedy-drama, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence, following her family’s move from the city to the suburbs. This 2023 film is rated PG-13 and runs for 105 minutes. Call 304-845-6911 for more information. The Moundsville Library is located at the corner of 5th and Tomlinson.

SUNDAY, Aug. 13, Pastor Jerry Wenger will be sharing at the 8:15 a.m. traditional service, 9:30 a.m. contemporary service, and the 11 a.m. blended service at East Richland Friends Church, 67885 Friends Church Road, St. Clairsville public is invited. You may also join online at erfriends.com/watch or on Facebook.com/eastrichland. Adult Sunday Morning Small Groups are offered during the 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. hours. Classes are provided for children from newborn to grade six during the entire morning. FSM Youth (7th-12th) is available at 11 a.m. in the IFLC.

MONDAY, Aug. 14, Men’s Basketball Open Gym (17+) will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Ickes Family Life Center Gym.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 16, Evening Small Groups and Classes are available at 6 p.m. for Nursery, Preschool, Children, Youth (7th-12th), and Adults. Come get connected. For more information, visit erfriends.com or contact the Church Office at 740-695-0971.

THURSDAY, Aug. 17, Men’s Morning study is available at 6 a.m. in the Fireside Room.

THURSDAY AUG. 10 The regular monthly meeting of the Wheeling Newcomer’s Club will be held at the Belmont Hills Country Club at 10:30 a.m. The club is open to all new or returning ladies to the Wheeling area. It is a wonderful way to learn about people and places in and around the Ohio Valley and make new friends in the process. In August, the guest speaker is Staci Stephen, the Executive Director of the United Way of Ohio Valley. She will address her goals for the organization, while also discussing the functions of the United Way, how funding is secured, and the procedures for distributing funds. A luncheon will follow. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Carole at 304-242-1318 prior to 10 a.m. Tuesday.

SUNDAY, AUG. 6, guest speaker Pastor Goeff Schultz will be sharing at the 8:15 a.m. traditional service, 9:30 a.m. contemporary service and the 11 a.m. blended service at East Richland Friends Church, 67885 Friends Church Road, St. Clairsville. The public is invited and can join us online at erfriends.com/watch or on Facebook.com/eastrichland. Classes are provided for children from newborn to grade six during the entire morning. FSM Youth (7th-12th) is available at 11 a.m. in the Ickes Family Life Center.

THURSDAY AUG. 10, teachers in the Ohio Valley area are invited to the Ohio Valley Mall for Totes of Appreciation. From 5:30-9 p.m., teachers will enjoy refreshments, a “Teach the Teachers” seminar and craft ideas. Most importantly, teachers will receive tote bags filled with goodies, and they’ll be able to load those bags with a plethora of free classroom supplies.

Space is limited. Teachers must sign up through Eventbrite.com and show their school identification to enter the event.

Totes of Appreciation is sponsored by Belmont Savings Bank, with additional help from Boscov’s and the Belmont County Salvation Army.

TUESDAY AUG. 8, Music Under the Stars, an outdoor, free event, will be held from 5-9 p.m. at the St. Clairsville Amphitheater. There will be music throughout the evening plus free hot dogs, food trucks and ice cream (for purchase), games for the whole family, inflatables and face painting for kids, fireworks at dusk and more. Everyone is welcome to join this community event.

UNION LOCAL Soccer is holding a dine to donate event Aug. 7 at Buffalo Wild Wings, St. Clairsville. Whether you eat in or get takeout, you can donate by telling the staff you wish to support the team.

THE SECOND annual Reynolds Memorial Hospital Reunion will be held for all former employees of Reynolds Memorial Hospital from 2-6 p.m. Aug. 26 at St. Francis Xavier Hall, 915 Sixth St., Moundsville.

This event is open to former and retired employees of RMH, as well as people presently employed at WVU Reynolds Memorial Hospital who began their employment when it was still Reynolds Memorial.

Bob’s Lunch will cater the event. Organizers will provide water, coffee and the famous Reynolds Punch, but participants are welcome to bring other drinks with them to the event. Spouses and/or significant others are also welcome to attend. A group picture will be taken at around 3 p.m., a copy of which can be purchased.

Monetary donations are also accepted.

Reservations and payment are due by Aug. 10. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to Donna Deagel at 304-312-2675. Payment can be mailed to her at 3825 Wetzel St., Wheeling, WV 26003.