Church to hold community dinner

WINTERSVILLE — The Wintersville Methodist Church youth group will be holding a free community dinner for the public from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Class of ’67 to meet

BURGETTSTOWN — The Weir High School Class of ’67 will hold its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Bavington Roadhouse, located at 1860 Steubenville Pike in Burgettstown. All classmates and their spouses are invited to attend.

Urban Mission launches campaign

STEUBENVILLE — In response to today’s ongoing struggles, including high inflation and funding delays, those with Urban Mission Ministries remain steadfast in their mission to provide healing, restoration and transformation to vulnerable members of society. The Urban Mission has launched a $1 million campaign to expand its reach and impact across Jefferson, Belmont, Harrison and Carroll counties in Ohio and Brooke and Hancock counties in West Virginia.

Since its founding in 1959 as a Mill Men’s Hostel, the Urban Mission has continually evolved to meet the needs of the community. Despite changing at times, its guiding motto remains, “To listen with compassion and serve with love.”

The mission is inviting individuals, businesses and organizations to join in making a lasting difference. Executive Director the Rev. Kimberly Arbaugh emphasized the role of community involvement. “When we help the most vulnerable in our area, we make our communities stronger,” Arbaugh stated.

Anchored in faith and service, the organization’s 2025 theme verse — Isaiah 30:21 — reflects its mission: “This is the way, walk in it.”

Urban Mission Ministries is asking those who share its vision to stand together in support of those in need. Contributions can be made online at urbanmission.org or by mailing a check to: 311 N. Sixth St. Steubenville, OH 43952. For information, call (740) 282-8010.

Church to hold VBS

WEIRTON — Family of God Church, located at 128 Era St. in Weirton, will hold Vacation Bible School from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday from June 29 through July 20.

This year’s theme will be “All Aboard the Jesus Train.” All children between the ages of 3 and 13 are welcome to attend. Those participating will listen to Bible stories, make crafts, play games and have snacks. A picnic at will be held at a park on the last Sunday of the VBS, along with the church.

Humane society fundraiser planned

STEUBENVILLE — The Cedar One Charity Committee will sponsor its Hot Dogs for Homes fundraiser — a fundraiser to benefit the animals at the Jefferson County Humane Society.

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 28 at Bella Hall, located at 2728 Sunset Blvd. in Steubenville. Those attending will receive a free hot dog for their donation to the nonprofit organization. The event will feature two live magic shows performed by Mysterio of Madhrikan’s Theater of Magic. In addition, there will be various activities available for children and pets. No RSVP is required.

Church of Christ plans VBS

WEIRTON — Weirton Heights Church of Christ will hold Vacation Bible School from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. June 23-27 at the church, located at 3169 Pennsylvania Ave. in Weirton. There will be classes for all ages, according to organizers. The June 23 lesson will focus on “God, Our Creator.” The June 24 lesson will be “God, Our Father.” June 25 will discuss “God, Our Provider.” June 26 will focus on “God, Our Strength.” June 27 will feature “Jesus, Our Savior.”

The VBS will include Bible lessons, skits to make the lessons come to life, crafts and refreshments. For information, call (304) 723-1160.

Club’s literary department meets

WEIRTON — The Literary Department of the Weirton Woman’s Club, a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of West Virginia, met at Theo Yanni’s Restaurant for its May meeting.

Literary Chairman Helen Gibson opened the meeting with a discussion of a reading book pledge project from the state chapter of West Virginia Clubs. All members signed up to be a part of the project. The social meeting honored the annual basket drawing, held at the Mary H. Weir Public Library and sponsored by the Literary Department.

Rik Rekowski, executive director of the library, was invited as a special guest to receive a $500 check toward purchasing materials for the library. The next project the Literary Department will take on will be a Teddy Bear Tea, to be held on the last Wednesday of July at the library. Members of the department in attendance thanked the staff at Theo Yanni’s for the service they provided the group.

4-Hers attend horse camp

SMITHFIELD — 4-H members taking on a horse project were invited to attend a horse camp at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds May 31-June 1. The Saddle Horse Committee brought 10 clinicians to teach classes, including western/ranch showmanship, trail/trail in hand, score sheets, grooming on a budget, English equitation, contest patterns and career opportunities.

A skill-a-thon room was set up in barn No. 1. Members studied the first day and tested the second day. Groups were divided into beginners, intermediates and seniors. A concession stand was available. Sam Mapes put activities together, including a horse obstacle course and digging through hay to find candy.

New lessons were learned and memories made.