Waterfront Hall announces lineup

WHEELING — Waterfront Hall, located at 1230 Water St. in Wheeling, has announced its upcoming events, which are open to the public.

Live Band Karaoke with the Two By Fours will take place at 9 p.m. today. Sing along to your favorite karaoke songs, only as the lead singer of a live band. There will be a $5 cover charge. A Twice as Nice Halloween party is set for 9 p.m. Saturday. One of the valley’s best variety bands hosts this night of dancing, costumes and drinks. There will be a costume contest, with the winner to receive a two-night stay at the Berry Loft apartments. There will be a $5 cover charge.

The Tom Batchelor Halloween Jam Party will begin with an open jam at 9 p.m. Thursday. All musicians are welcome. The event will celebrate Dutchie’s birthday and a costume contest will be held, with the winner to receive a $25 Waterfront Hall gift card. There will be a $10 cover charge.

The OVDJ team will return for SoundWaves II at 9 p.m. Nov. 1. Prepare for an evening with a diverse-sounding dee jay lineup bringing the vibes and the party to Wheeling. This “immersive audio and trippy visual experience” requires a presale charge of $15 or $20 at the door.

Reuben’s Painted Mandolin will return for a night of Jerry Garcia Band songs at 9 p.m. Nov. 2. The night features a “Twist” encore the band has never played. A presale charge of $15 is required or $20 at the door.

Science Center to host Halloween Hunt

PITTSBURGH — The Carnegie Science Center will hold its Halloween Hunt event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Visitors are invited to come in costume and “have a ghoulishly good time.” Families and friends can venture on a non-spooky interactive scavenger hunt throughout all four floors of the museum, collecting stamps and a grand prize upon completion.

Visitors of all ages will enjoy spooktacular fun included with general admission.

Activities will include: Making a potion full of ghostly boo bubbles with the science center’s demonstration theaters team; designing a tiny, take-home haunted house; going into the mind of a mad scientist to make EcoBrix using recycled materials in the Mars: The Next Giant Leap exhibition; listening to not-so-scary stories in Buhl Planetarium for “Storytime Under the Stars;” crafting your own nebula spin art; and searching to “Find Nemo,” on the USS Requin submarine. Those paying an additional cost can explore the Science Behind Pixar exhibit, see the Toy Story of Terror! in the Rangos Giant Cinema, marvel at Laser Family Halloween in Buhl Planetarium and enjoy snacks in the RiverView Café.

For information, visit the center’s website at CarnegieScienceCenter.org.

Buckeye North to hold trunk-or-treat

BRILLIANT — Students attending Buckeye North Elementary School will celebrate Halloween with a trunk-or-treat activity taking place on Thursday. Organizers estimate approximately 240 students in preschool through fifth-grade will wear their favorite costumes and participate in a parade. Members of the PTO will set up their decorated car trunks and pass out candy during the afternoon. Principal Susan Nolan stated this is the first time for the event, which is being held to add fun to the students’ day. She said the PTO will set up at 1 p.m. and the costume parade will start at 1:30 p.m. The mini-parade will go from Third Street to Ohio Street, and continue onto Second Street before returning to the school.

“When they return, they can pick up treats from about 15 cars and do their parade inside the building,” Nolan said. “They will then go to their classrooms for Halloween parties.” She noted this will be “a sweet way to cap off the day” and get all of the characters they will portray ready for an official night of trick-or-treating.

Sportsman Club plans activities

BLOOMINGDALE — The Jefferson Sportsman Club, located at 111 Lema Lane in Bloomingdale, will host a variety of shotgun events and activities, all of which are open to the public. The events are for adults and children who can shoot without the assistance of an adult. The Fall and Winter Meat Shoot will take place at 10 a.m. Nov. 10 and 10 a.m. Dec. 21. Sign-ups will begin at 9:30 am.

Annies, luck, trap and protectors will be shot at both events, officials stated.

A New Year’s Day Fun Shot will begin at 10 a.m. Jan. 1. Sign-ups will begin at 9:30 a.m.

The Winter Shotgun League begins at 10 a.m. Jan. 5 and will continue each Sunday through March 16.

For information, call (740) 284-1577.

Democratic headquarters opened

WEIRTON — The Hancock County Democratic headquarters opened its doors Oct. 15. Located at 340l Pennsylvania Ave. in Weirton, the headquarters has Democratic materials, including candidates’ signs, for those interested in visiting.

Hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday evenings; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For information, e-mail officials at Hancockcountywvdemocrats@gmail.com.

JCRTA to meet

WINTERSVILLE — The Jefferson County Retired Teacher Association will hold its business meeting at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 12 at the Wintersville Methodist Church.

June Logan, ORTA liaison, will provide updates to the group. The Steubenville High School Crimson Fusion Choir will perform Christmas music and a catered meal will follow.

Reservations for the luncheon are due by Nov. 4. Payments can be made to Gina Judy, P.O. Box 416, Richmond, OH 43944. Any current or retired teacher can join the JCRTA at any time, officials stated.