Church to hold auction

WINTERSVILLE — The Wintersville Methodist Church will hold an auction at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Center for Hope, located at 702 Main St.

The auction will have tools, sports items, indoor furniture, outdoor furniture, household items, gift baskets, vacations and gift cards available on which to bid.

Officials stated there will be something for everyone during the event. A concession stand will sell foods during the auction.

Church to hold silent disco

WINTERSVILLE — Crossroads Christian Church will hold its second-ammual Silent Disco Night for individuals who possess a disability, along with their families from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 30.

The sensory-friendly dance will take place at the church, located at 110 Springdale Ave. in Wintersville. The event will feature free food and headphones for the evening.

According to Kristina Gabel, children’s ministry director at the church, the event was designed to be disability-inclusive and open to all ages.

“It’s an all-abilities event where individuals can come and there will be three stations available where they can tune and adjust the volume of their headphones,” Gabel explained. “It’s a silent dance.”

Gabel stated the inaugural event drew approximately 50 people last year. She is hoping for a good turnout this year as well.

“We really wanted to launch more events at church for individuals with disabilities and gear it toward all abilities,” Gabel added.

The silent disco is open, however, registration is preferred in order to guarantee headphones will be available.

The deadline to register is today.

Anyone interested in attending can visit the Crossroads Christian Church Facebook page to register.

For information, contact the church at (740) 264-9679.

Democrats to meet

WEIRTON — The Hancock County Democratic Executive Committee will meet for its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, followed by the Hancock County Democratic Women meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Both meetings will be held at the Blue Steel Grill and Cafe, located inside the Steel Valley Bowling Center at 450 Elaine St. in Weirton.

The building is located behind the Shop N’ Save center, so as to provide easier access, officials stated. All Democrats are welcome to attend.

Legion to hold Memorial Day service

PINEY FORK — The Piney Fork American Legion Gwyn Allen Post 735 will hold its annual Memorial Day service and luncheon at noon on May 25 at the Legion grounds, weather permitting.

In the event of inclement weather, the service will take place inside the Legion hall.

Following the service, the Ladies Auxiliary will provide lunch at the hall. Everyone at the service is invited to attend.

Red Cross to hold Media Day drive

WINTERSVILLE — The American Red Cross will hold its annual Jefferson County Media Day Blood Drive from noon to 5:30 p.m. June 18 at St. Florian Hall, located at 286 Luray Drive in Wintersville.

According to officials, the organization is hoping to collect at least 34 units of blood during the drive.

Walk-ins will be welcome throughout the afternoon; however, making an appointment is helpful to everyone involved, organizers explained.

To make an appointment, call (800) 733-2767 or go online to redcrossblood.org and enter JeffMedia to schedule an appointment.

Those who are eligible to donate types O, B negative or A negative blood, should consider making a Power Red donation, as “red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component,” officials stated.

Officials announced how one donation can save up to three lives. This statistic is important, they noted, because every two seconds in the United States, someone is in need of blood.

Those who donate between June 1-30, will receive a $15 gift card e-mailed to them, as well as a chance to be entered to win a $7,000 prize.

For information, visit rcblood.org/Count.

Bob Seger tribute band to perform

JEWETT — Experience the raw energy and rock ‘n roll spirit of Detroit’s finest, as Night Moves prepares to deliver a tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band.

The performance will take place June 21 at Pennington’s, located at 106 E. Main St. in Jewett.

Guests can enjoy dinner and a show, which will feature hits from the ’70s band, such as “Night Moves,” “Old Time Rock and Roll,” “Against the Wind,” “You’ll Accompany Me” and “Rock and Roll Never Forgets.”

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and the band will take the stage at 9:15 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting bit.ly/bobsegeratpenningtons.

JUHS class plans 50-year reunion

RICHMOND — Jefferson Union High School’s Class of 1975 is continuing plans for its 50-year class reunion.

The event is scheduled to take place at 5 p.m. on 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.

Contact 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. Wedneday at Scaffidi’s.

Anyone is welcome to attend.