SUNDAY, Feb. 23, Pastor Aaron Szloboda will be sharing in the Book of Acts 3:11-26 at the 8 a.m. traditional and 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. contemporary services at East Richland Friends Church, 67885 Friends Church Road, St. Clairsville. The public is invited and can join online at erfriends.com/watch or on Facebook.com/EastRichland.

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

THE CASTLE in Marietta, Ohio, will be presenting “The Castle’s School of Magic & Wizardry” on March 1. The first-year student session is from 10 a.m. to noon with an advanced student session from 2-4 p.m. Those interested in honing their magical abilities and knowledge of magical history can enroll now. Students will be divided into three houses and will have the chance to attend three classes. Care of Magical Creatures, History of Magic and Astronomy will be taught by three of the school’s renowned professors. Snacks and opportunities for faculty and students to mingle will be provided before classes begin and after school has concluded. Recommended for ages 10 and up; families, friend groups and all are welcome. Reservations required by Feb. 26. Enrollment is limited. Register at mariettacastle.org/events.

THE ST. C Singers will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser, complete with a show, from 4:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Clairsville High School cafeteria and auditorium. Tickets can be purchased from any St. C. SIngers member or at the door.

BARNESVILLE AREA Chamber of Commerce is hosting a centerpiece contest for its spring banquet. Participants should create a centerpiece to be displayed on banquet tables using any colors from the Donate Life Month logo. Centerpieces must be no more than 20 inches tall and 20 inches wide. Centerpieces must be ready for display by April 4. They will be auctioned after the banquet (not returned to their creators), and all proceeds benefit the Fun in the Ville events this summer.

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.

SPRING BASKET Bingo will begin at 1 p.m. April 13 at the New Athens Firehall. Doors open at noon.

BINGO WILL be offered at St. John Central Academy gym, 3625 Guernsey St., Bellaire, the first Sunday of each month. Doors open at 1 p.m. with bingo games starting at 2 p.m. Bingo will also be played the first Tuesday of each month with doors open at 4 p./m. and bingo at 5 p.m. Food, concessions and raffles will be available. Call 740-298-0265 for more information.

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.