Church to hold yard, bake sales

EAST SPRINGFIELD — The Church of the Cross, located at 7712 state Route 43 in East Springfield, will host a yard sale, along with a bake sale, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17. All of the proceeds raised will benefit various mission projects, including the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Ministry, the Aim Women’s Center in Steubenville and the Friendship Room. The event will be held rain or shine, officials commented.

HCS Bank to hold seminar

CHESTER — Hancock County Savings Bank will host a complimentary fraud awareness seminar from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday in the community room of the Chester Volunteer Fire Department. Attendees are asked to use the side entrance to gain entry, located at 371 Carolina Ave.

The Lunch and Learn event will include an overview of artificial intelligence concerns and safeguards, according to officials. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided at no charge, along with door prizes and other giveaways. The seminars have proven popular in the past, officials noted. Limited seating will be available, so those planning to attend should RSVP by Wednesday. Participants can send an e-mail to events@hcsbank.com or call (304) 387-1620 ext. 2511 to reply. For information, visit HCSBank.com/fraud-awareness-seminar.

Retired school employees to meet

WEIRTON — The Hancock County Association of Retired School Employees will hold a meeting and luncheon at noon on May 20 at Undo’s Restaurant, located on Three Springs Drive in Weirton. To make a reservation, call (304) 748-7735 by Tuesday.

JUHS class plans 50-year reunion

RICHMOND — Jefferson Union High School’s Class of 1975 is continuing plans for its 50-year class reunion, which will be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 9 at Scaffidi’s Restaurant, located at 350 S. Hollywood Blvd. in Steubenville. The cost will be $50 per person.

Those planning to attend should register by June 1. Contacting Bob Bray by phone at (614) 563-8722 or through e-mail at Robertbray72558@gmail.com. The next planning meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. May 21 at Scaffidi’s. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Church to hold soup/sandwich sale

WELLSBURG — The Altar and Rosary Society of St. John Catholic Church in Wellsburg will hold its final soup and sandwich sale at 11 a.m. Wednesday. A different menu has been selected for this event, organizers noted. This fundraising menu will feature baked steak, mashed potatoes and a roll for $6. Italian hoagies, chicken salad croissants, coleslaw and macaroni salad will be available, as well as an assortment of desserts.

Dine in or carryout will be available. To place an order, call (304) 737-8051.