Democratic Women to meet

STEUBENVILLE — The next meeting of the Jefferson County Democratic Women will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Scaffidi’s Restaurant and Tavern, located at 350 S. Hollywood Blvd. in Steubenville.

Fire department fish frys to resume

COLLIERS — The Colliers Fire Department Auxiliary will resume its weekly fish frys beginning Friday. The frys will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Friday in June, July and August, officials stated.

The events will take place at the house that is located beside the fire station at 339 Pennsylvania Ave. in Colliers. The menu will consist of fish sandwiches, hot dogs, sloppy joes, coleslaw and fried appetizers.

Orders can be placed for pick-up by calling (304) 224-2000 after 3 p.m. on Fridays.

Church to hold indoor yard sale

COLLIERS — Olde St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at the intersection of St. John’s and Eldersville roads, will hold an indoor yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

In addition, the church will be selling strawberry shortcakes, hot dogs and chili dogs, while supplies last.

UMWA to meet

HOPEDALE — The United Mine Workers of America Local No. 1304 will hold its regular meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hopedale American Legion, located on Rabbit Road in Hopedale.

Breakfast will be served before the meeting at 9:30 a.m.

Church to hold Bible School

WELLSBURG — The Wellsburg First Church of God will present its Wild West Vacation Bible School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 14 at the Betty Carr Shelter at 18th St. Park in Wellsburg.

The Bible class is for those who are in preschool through fifth grade. Participants will enjoy Bible-based lessons about Jesus, along with games, crafts and music.

The event is free of charge. A lunch will be provided. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. or pre-register by calling (304) 559-1731.

Blood drives planned

WEIRTON — Two blood drives are being planned to assist in what is known as “trauma season.”

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, blood donations are in a decline due to summer activities.

With fewer blood donations being made during this time, officials are asking local residents to contribute during the following local blood drives: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, fellowship hall, 300 Three Springs Drive, Weirton, June 16; and the Fiesta Tableware Co., Newell Volunteer Fire Department bingo hall, 717 Washington St., Newell, June 17.

To make an appointment, visit vitalant.org, download and use the Vitalant app or call (877) 258-4825.

Libraries to offer rewards for reading

Staff members at the Brooke County Public Libraries in Wellsburg and Follansbee will offer readers of all ages, from youth through adults, a chance to get away … if only in the pages of a good book.

Participants will qualify to be entered into drawings that will see giveaways that include books, games, gift certificates and pool passes.

Points can be earned for reading a certain number of minutes, or setting a designated number of books to complete, depending upon one’s age group.

Participants can earn points through July 31 by logging their reading.

Readings can be logged through the ReadSquared app found at bcplwv.readsquared.com, or on paper by contacting either library branch at (304) 737-1551 or (304) 527-0860.

In keeping with the program’s theme “Color Our World,” Library Director Alex Schneider, along with Kim Harless, the libraries’ director of educational programs, have planned a variety of activities that will not require participation in the program.

The program is being sponsored by Wellsburg Elks Lodge 1553.