AUDITIONS FOR Towngate Theatre’s production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” will take place at 7 p.m. Sept. 25-26 at Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre, 2118 Market Street, Wheeling. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble of dozens of local actors, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Dave Henderson directs Towngate’s production, which will be staged Dec. 1-3 and 8-9. It calls for a cast up to 25 actors, males and females ages 13 and older. Opportunities also exist for backstage work and other theater volunteer duties. Call 304-233-0820 for more information. Visit Oglebay Institute at www.oionline .com.

BELLAIRE PUBLIC Library, 330 32nd St., Bellaire, is slated to host the following programs:

∫ Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. — Classical guitarist and conductor, Kevin Sherwin will perform. Sherwin is an accomplished soloist and leader of orchestral and choral ensembles, and has performed throughout the United States.

∫ Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Jewelry Making Workshop. Instruction will be provided on how to make a stretch bracelet. This is expected to be a relaxing, fun experience. All materials will be provided. All programs are free and open to the public; call 740-676-9421 for more information.

THE 15th Annual Down Syndrome Buddy Walk will be held Saturday, Sept. 23 at Jim Woods Park in Steubenville from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. There will be inflatables, auction, food, and much more. This is a 1-mile walk to show inclusion and acceptance of people with Down syndrome in the community.

BARNESVILLE HIGH School Class 1963 Reunion is slated from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 23 at The First Baptist Church, 94 Shady Lane, Barnesville. Use side door. For information, call Keith Wells at 740-425-2362, email: keithwells633@comcast.net; call Ellen Brown at 740-425-1509 or email: rose-ebrown@comcast.net.

BELMONT COUNTY Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will have its 22nd First Family & Pioneer Family Banquet at 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Barnesville Senior Center, 229 E. Main St., Barnesville. Reservation in by Sept. 19. The price is $20 per person; write on check or money order what meat you want (baked steak or baked chicken), and mail to BCC OGS, P.O. Box 285, Barnesville, OH 43713-0285. The guest speaker will be John Mattox, curator of the Underground Railroad Museum, Flushing. The program will be “Remembering the Past and Moving Forward.” Because of the banquet there will be no meeting on Oct 8. For information, call Ann Clayton at 740-425-1498, aclayton1033@ comcast.net; Sandy Saffield at 740-425-1760, sandysaff@yahoo.com; or Ellen Brown at 740-425-1509, rose-ebrown@com cast.net.

DANCE LESSONS will begin Oct 2 at the Triadelphia Town Hall. Come learn to cha cha, waltz, rumba and more. Class time is 6-7 p.m. For information, call 304-975-0192 or 304-312-6572. A dance partner is needed.

BUSINESS AFTER Hours Pizza Party is slated to be held Sept. 21 at the Elks Lodge on North Fourth Street, Martins Ferry. They will serve pizza from Zontini’s and DeFelice Bros. A cash bar will be available. Deadline to make reservations is Tuesday, Sept. 19 to Rick Rodgers at 740-238-8896.

SMITH TOWNSHIP Volunteer Fire Department is in the process of collecting recipes to be included in a cookbook commemorating its 60th anniversary. Recipes from the community are being taken. The book will be a three-ring binder and will be for sale at the beginning of next year. Recipes are being accepted until Nov. 1 with the goal of having it at the publisher by Dec. 1.

To submit a recipe or pre-order a book, contact Patty Phillips, 49359 OR&W Station Road, Jacobsburg, OH 43933 or e-mail to: ladyfirefighter369@yahoo.com. If you have questions, call her at 740-686-2430 or 740-310-0944 (or text). People can also call Ciera Carleton at 304-904-3244, Annie Phillips at 740-310-2599 or Christy Taylor at 740-238-9280.