Railroaders to meet Thursday

EAST LIVERPOOL — All railroaders are invited to attend a luncheon meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday at JP’s Pizzeria and Grill restaurant, located at 15946 state Route 170 in East Liverpool.

Those planning to attend are asked not to arrive at 10 a.m. For information, call (330) 853-3045.

Pepperoni roll sale continues

BLOOMINGDALE — The culinary arts program at the Jefferson County Vocational School will hold a homemade pepperoni roll sale to help offset the costs of program activities.

According to instructor Glen Zalenski, the rolls will cost $3 each or six for $15 and be sold through the end of the month.

Proceeds will help defray the cost of field trips and extracurricular activities for the program.

For information or to make a purchase, contact any culinary arts student or Zalenski at (740) 264-5545, Ext. 602. Make sure to leave a message and the call will be returned, officials noted.

The pepperoni rolls can be picked up at the school.

‘Tearin’ Up the Turf’ returns

RICHMOND — The Edison High Band will host its 20th year of its annual extravaganza, “Tearin’ Up the Turf,” at 7 p.m. Saturday at Cartwright Memorial Stadium in Richmond. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Approximately 600 high school band musicians from across the area will converge upon Edison High School to participate in the event. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and students and free for children 5 and under.

Director Marc Sansone stated, “It’s a night to showcase music with bands across the Tri-State Area. This is to celebrate the 20th year, so we will be doing a mass band performance at the end.”

Bands participating include, Edison, Oak Glen, Toronto, Harrison Central and Buckeye Trail. Thomas Jefferson High School, located near Pittsburgh, will be returning to perform, as well as Sandy Valley and Johnstown attending as newcomers.

Sansone said the premise was to have bands join together in harmony and highlight members’ talents.

“It’s a long-standing tradition from different regions and the state, but there weren’t any locally,” he said. “I went to band shows in high school and knew it was a good experience. There are no winners or losers, and it raises funds for the school program and creates camaraderie among the groups. It’s 20 years later and here we are.”

A variety of tunes will be played, with Edison’s 65-member band performing selections from popular rock groups, including Shinedown, Bon Jovi, Smashmouth and Avenged Sevenfold.

T-shirts, concessions and candygrams will be sold, while attendants can hold a meet-and-greet with band members. Band directors will gather in a special director’s lounge before the concert.

Sansone, who plans to retire in the spring following 33 years of service, said the concert will be significant to him, as it will be his last “Tearin’ Up the Turf” event.

For information, contact Sansone at marc.sansone@edisonwildcats.org.

Community center to hold dinner

BLOOMINGDALE — The Wayne Township Community Center, located at 3281 county Road 39 in Bloomingdale, will hold a fundraising dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.

The menu will consist of baked steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad and dessert, along with a drink.

The cost will be $15 per person.

Storybook Yoga at library

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Library will hold Storybook Yoga for children and caregivers at 5 p.m. Sept. 24 in the library’s River Room. Taylor Provenzano of Soulshine Yoga will lead the session.

Read, move and breathe in this yoga class and storytime activity that is rolled into one. Participants should bring a mat or towel with them and join in this fun movement, officials said.

Registration is required. Limited space is available. To reserve a space, call (304) 737-1551 or visit brookecountylibs.org/events.

Comic Book Day at library

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library will celebrate National Comic Book Day Sept. 25. Stop in during library hours to pick up a free comic book. All ages are welcome. One comic book will be given, per patron, while supplies last.

A variety of comics are available.