South Bellaire Methodist Church will be holding its annual back to school clothing giveaway 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Presbyterian Church gym located on Guernsey Street in Bellaire. All clothing is free with no restrictions as to how much each family may take. This giveaway is available to everyone in any of the local communities with no income restrictions. This is the event’s ninth year.

If you have any questions or need more information, contact Mary Doty at 740-695-2995 or marydoty7291@att.net.

Martins Ferry Knights of Columbus will hold a fish fry at the council home, 25 N. Fourth St., from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. or until the fish is sold out on Friday. Eat in or takeout orders are available. Menu includes Coleman’s fish, onion rings, french fries, cole slaw, pop, tea, water. Call 740-633-0528 early for afternoon orders.

Colerain Presbyterian Church and Scotch Ridge Presbyterian Church will be hosting a Praise in the Martins Ferry Park service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 13 at the stage next to the pool. The community and area churches are welcome to join in. The service will be informal and consist of many praise songs, testimonies and a short message by Pastor Joe Ellis titled “Like a Rock.”

Those attending are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch for a time of fellowship after the service. A pavilion at the Martins Ferry pool has been reserved by the Colerain Presbyterian youth program for anyone who wants to go swimming after the service and hang out together that afternoon. For a time of inspiration, fellowship, and fun, come join these two local churches in the heart of Martins Ferry at the park on Zane Highway and Grant Avenue.

On Oct. 11 the Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum is having a craft fair. Tables are still available. The first table is $20 and additional tables are $10 each. The hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the museum at 304-242-8233 for details or to register.

Step back in time to where Jesus grew up in  his hometown of Nazareth at vacation Bible school at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 56381 National Road, Bridgeport, from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, through Thursday, Aug. 7. For more information or to register, call 740-635-2472 or email stpaullutheranchurch@outlook.com.

A free clothing giveaway is offered on the second Monday of each month through November at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Clothes Closet, located at 56381 National Road, Bridgeport (Brookside) from 8 a.m. to noon. Clothing ranges from newborn to adult plus sizes.

If you have too many clothes in your closet, attic, spare room or basement and they are in good condition, the church is also accepting clothes donations as well. Everyone is welcome. For more information, leave a message at 740-635-2472.

SONS OF Italy Uguaglianza Lodge 754 hosts a dance night from 7:30-10:30 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at the lodge, located at 3348 Belmont St., Bellaire.

The band for July 12 is Straight Shooter.

THE BARNESVILLE Pumpkin Festival Committee is selling seeds from its King Pumpkin winners from 2022, 2023 and 2024. Seeds from the 2022 King Pumpkin are available for $50 each through Dec. 31.

For the 2023 champion, seeds cost $20 each or $50 for three. Seeds from the 2024 King Pumpkin are $30 apiece or $100 for a set of four. Proceeds from the sales will benefit the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival. To order, call Madyson Little at 740-238-0217 or email bpfweighoff@gmail.com.

THE OHIO Valley Promenaders hold line dancing lessons at 6 p.m. and square dances and lessons at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Bellaire Public Library community room. The group is open to all ages.

While many of the Promenaders are seasoned pros, they are always accepting new members.

Newcomers can jump in quickly, as square dancing is based on walking to eight counts and the caller leads dancers on what to do in a “learn as you go” fashion. For more information, call 740-676-2136.