Youth invited to church program

WINTERSVILLE — The Wintersville Church of the Nazarene, located at 377 Longvue Drive, will hold its Sonshine Kids program from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The monthly Christian program is for those between the ages of 5 and 12.

The hour-long event will include a Bible-based lesson, crafts, games, food and fun.

The program is free of charge and takes place on the first Sunday of every month. Parents are welcome to stay or drop off and pick up their child, officials noted.

Inclusive dance workshop offered

WHEELING — The Oglebay Institute has announced it will present a special workshop that uses movement and performance in a unique approach to education and therapy. The event will be held by the Dancing Wheels Co. from Cleveland. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center in Wheeling.

Those who have found limited access to the arts due to physical, sensory or developmental disabilities, can attend this inclusive dance and participatory learning experience. The workshop is a freeing, educational and joyous experience, organizers stated.

The cost will be $50 per student and is open to area dance students of all ages, with or without physical disabilities. The workshop is appropriate for therapists, educators and parents of children with special needs, according to officials.

To register, visit oionline.app.neoncrm.com and search the workshop or call (304) 242-7700. Scholarship opportunities are available. Contact the Oglebay Institute director of dance Cheryl Pompeo at (304) 242-8807.

Church plans Easter experience

WINTERSVILLE — The Wintersville Church of the Nazarene, located at 377 Longvue Drive, is planning an Easter experience for the community at 11 a.m. April 12 at the church.

Participants will follow the path Jesus walked during his last days on earth, according to church officials. Activities will be focused on Jesus’ love and forgiveness, as well as the life-changing message of the cross.

Light refreshments will be provided. The event is free of charge and open to the public. All ages are invited.

Pastaio to hold Derby Day

WINTERSVILLE — A Derby Day Whisky Pull will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 3 at Pastaio in Wintersville.

The event will include the Kentucky Derby broadcast, a crafted menu, cocktails and live music.

The cost will be $120 per person and $30 per pull.

Limited tickets are available.

For information, contact the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce at info@jeffersoncountychamber.com.

CEOS accepting membership

Membership is being accepted with the Community Educational Outreach Service.

The CEOS is a West Virginia University Extension-supported membership organization open to the public. Its focus includes member education and community service, according to officials.

For information about joining, contact the Hancock County Extension office at (304) 564-3805 or Becky Wiegers at (330) 368-8515.

Science center offers Fab Lab

PITTSBURGH — The Carnegie Science Center unveiled a new experience Saturday, with a BNY Fab Lab, the region’s leading digital fabrication studio. Relocated to the center’s third floor, the reimagined space offers expanded access, cutting-edge technology and hands-on experiences like never before, according to officials.

The BNY Fab Lab is open daily and included with general admission, making high-tech creativity accessible to visitors of all ages. Visitors can drop in during select museum hours to explore the latest 3-D printers, laser cutters and design tools, experiment with hands-on activities and participate in workshops throughout the day.

“Unlike traditional workshops that focus solely on the final product, BNY Fab Lab emphasizes skill-building and confidence in the creative process for visitors familiar with digital design tools and those new to, but eager to explore, new technology,” stated the center’s director. “We’re expanding programming, introducing the latest technology and providing a new way for visitors to engage with digital fabrication.”

The latest technology to help visitors bring their ideas to life includes, laser cutters for engraving and cutting wood, acrylic and other materials; 3-D printers for creating detailed models and prototypes; vinyl cutters for making stickers, decals and custom designs; and computer numerical control routers for woodworking and custom projects.

Visitors can drop in for Fab Lab Art and Science Hangout sessions, which feature short, hands-on activities centered around rotating themes designed to build confidence in digital design and fabrication.

For visitors looking to expand their knowledge, ticketed 60-minute workshops are available throughout the week to focus on specific skills and techniques, officials said.

BNY Fab Lab summer camps will utilize this new space to feature expanded offerings for young makers ages 8 and up.

“We are proud to support Carnegie Science Center in expanding access to cutting-edge technology and hands-on learning,” said Eric Boughner, chairman of BNY Pennsylvania.

“With this reimaged space and the most advanced tools, BNY Fab Lab will continue to inspire the next generation of creators, engineers and entrepreneurs — right here in Pittsburgh and beyond,” Boughner added.