ST. CLAIRSVILLE Recreation Center will host weekly yoga classes, effective immediately. “Yoga with Rachel” will be offered at 9 a.m. Mondays and at 10 a.m. Fridays. All levels are welcome to attend the one-hour class. The class will emphasize breath awareness and body alignment. Students can expect to gain not only physical benefits but mental techniques to help manage the stresses of daily life. For more information, call the center at 740-695-2037 or Rachel Blackwell at 740-526-3784.

DURING February, the Belmont County District Library is out to help you get a blind date — with a book. Stop by the Martins Ferry location and show your love of reading by choosing one of their book-dates. Each book will be wrapped to hide the true identity of the book, with only a brief description on the outside. After your “date,” simply return the “Rate Your Date” form found inside the book to be entered in a drawing for a Kindle Fire. Take a chance: Step out of your comfort zone and date a completely new genre or choose a more familiar read. Whether you find the book of your dreams or end the date early, library books are easy to return without any awkwardness. For information, call 740-633-0314 or inquire at the circulation desk.

BRIDGEPORT Bulldog After Prom Quarter Auction is set for 1 p.m. March 11 at the Bridgeport School’s cafetorium, 55707 Industrial Drive, Bridgeport. There will be a food court and auction. The cost is $5 for first paddle and $1 each after with a limit of three. For information, call Terra at 304-280-4005.

NATIONAL ROAD Quilt Guild meets at 6 p.m. Feb. 14 in the cafeteria of Friends Church on National Road west of St. Clairsville in Richland Township. The program will be a Make-and-Take, an introduction to Paper Piecing. They are going to make heart blocks. Bring your sewing machine and the supplies listed on our Facebook page and join them for a fun evening.

2017 11th annual Ohio Valley Job Fair is slated from noon to 4 p.m. April 19 at the Ohio Valley Mall, St. Clairsville. The employers will be at Center Court and Boscov’s Court. For information, call or visit OhioMeansJobs Belmont County, 302 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, 740-633-5627 or toll-free 877-516-5627.

SMITHFIELD Township Trustees meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the township garage located in Smithfield. To be placed on the agenda call, 740-546-3079.

REDMAN’s Valentine’s Bingo set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11. The cost is $50 and the payout is $2,200. The bingo hall is located on Hanover Street in Martins Ferry.

FAMILY MEDICINE specialist Dr. Keith Poole is seeing patients at the Bridgeport Health Center. It is a division of Belmont Community Hospital, an affiliate of Wheeling Hospital. Poole sees patients at Bridgeport Health Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. He will still see patients in Wetzel County. He earned a bachelor’s degree in biology at Bethany College and a doctor of osteopathy degree at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Also at Bridgeport Health Center is nurse practitioner Domenique Riggle, who sees patients of all ages in primary care. She also has extensive experience in women’s health and has successfully met the criteria for advanced oncology certified nurse practitioner. Bridgeport Health Center is located at 55741 National Road. For appointments, call 740-635-4572.

FRIENDS OF Smithfield Community Development Corp. is offering a $500 general scholarship, which will be presented at the Smithfield High School Alumni Banquet in July. Being a descendant of a Smithfield High School graduate is a requirement. The application deadline is May 15. Forms will be available at local high schools after Jan. 23. Anyone out of the local area can contact: Friends of Smithfield, P.O. Box 73, Smithfield, OH 43948, or call Linda Helt at 740-733-7525 to have an application mailed.

T-SHIRT fundraiser is underway to help Garrett Holubeck, 20, of St. Clairsville who is battling non-Hodgkins lymphoma. The “Green for Garrett” shirts, featuring a black ribbon logo on a green shirt, can be purchased by calling Holubeck’s friend, Walker Polivka, at 740-325-6974 or 740-391-3036. T-shirt sales will continue through Feb. 10. T-shirt prices are: small-XL, $15; 2XL, $16; 3XL, $17; and 4XL, $18. Money is due with the order.

ECKHART House is hosting a ValentineTea Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Eckhart House Tea Room, 810 Main St., Wheeling. The menu includes assorted tea sandwiches/savories, fresh fruit, scones, confections and gourmet tea. The luncheon is open to the public. For information or reservations, call 304-232-5439.

ECKHART House is hosting a Shamrock Tea Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. March 18 in the Tea Room, 810 Main Street, Wheeling. The menu will include assorted tea sandwiches and savories, fresh fruit, scones, confections and gourmet tea. The luncheon is open to the public. For more information or to make reservations, call 304-232-5439.

BELLAIRE SENIORS are sponsoring a trip to Boston, Salem and Cape Ann. The trip departs May 31 and returns June 6. Highlights include guided tours of Boston, Lexington, Concord, and coastal Massachusetts. The cost is $595 per person based on double occupancy. Call Sue Vavrek 740-671-9411 for more information.

MARTINS FERRY Knights of Columbus, 25 N. Fourth St., Martins Ferry, is holding a fish fries on the first and third Friday of each month. Fish fries are slated from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eat in or take out is available with delivery to city businesses. Call 740-633-0528.

ELM GROVE Civics Bingo is slated for Jan. 30. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 304-242-9028.

THOBURN United Methodist Church is hosting a bus trip to Nashville, Tenn., on May 22-25. Those interested can call Kay Day at 7409-695-2586. A $50 deposit is needed by Feb. 20. The trip will feature the Grand Ole Opry and other sites of interest.

WEST VIRGINIA-Ohio Seniors are scheduling a spring trip to Savannah, Jekyll Island, Ga., and Beaufort, Ga. The trip is seven days, six nights, April 23-29 for $680 double occupancy. Transportation, lodging, meals and all tips are included. There will be guided tours of Savannah and Jekyll Island and a visit to the First African Baptist Church. There will be free time on River Street and Saint Simons Island. For more information, call Pat at 304-845-4656.

BELMONT COUNTY Department of Job and Family Services will hold pre-service classes for prospective foster and adoptive parents beginning March 6. The classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday from March 6-April 12 from 6-9 p.m. Participants must complete all 12 sessions. Classes will be held at the Job and Family Services building located at 68145 Hammond Road, St. Clairsville. To register or to obtain more information, call Billy Marinacci at 740-695-1075, ext. 1363 or Jennifer Fietz at 740-695-1075, ext. 1413.

ST. CLAIRSVILLE Community Coat Closet still has selection of warm coats for people of all ages. Anyone in need is welcome. Located in the basement of First Presbyterian Church, 110 S. Marietta St. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays.