Community news from around the area
Karaoke returns Saturday
JEWETT — Karaoke Night will make its return to Pennington’s at 8 p.m. Saturday.
The establishment is located at 106 E. Main St. in Jewett.
Veterans commission to meet
STEUBENVILLE — The regular monthly meeting of the Veterans Service Commission of Jefferson County will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at 500 Market St., Suite 310.
All veterans and interested parties are welcome to attend.
Library to show family film
WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library will show the PG-rated film “Paddington in Peru,” at noon on June 13. Attendees may bring a lunch. Popcorn and bottled water will be served.
Seating is limited, so reservations for the free screening should be made by calling (304) 737-1551 or visiting brookecountylibs.org/events.
VBS coming to Wellsburg
WELLSBURG — The Wellsburg First Church of God will present its Wild West Vacation Bible School event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14 at the Betty Carr Shelter in 18th Street Park.
The VBS is for children in preschool through fifth grade. Children will be able to enjoy Bible-based lessons about Jesus, along with games, crafts and music.
The event will be free of charge. A lunch will be provided. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. or pre-registration can be done by calling (304) 559-1731.
Church to hold strawberry festival
BRILLIANT — The Brilliant United Methodist Church will hold its annual Strawberry Festival from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 3 at the church.
The event will be held in conjunction with the Wells Township Independence Day Celebration, located at 1004 Rear Third St. behind Buckeye North Elementary School. Among the strawberry items to be sold are ice cream and pie.




