Soccer benefit set for Oct. 4

STEUBENVILLE — The 14th-annual Together We Care Soccer Benefit will take place on Oct. 4 at Harding Stadium.

This full day of high-energy match-ups and heartfelt community support will bring together five local high school soccer programs to show that when it comes to helping those in need … together, we care.

Participating schools will include Steubenville Catholic Central High School, Indian Creek High School, Steubenville High School, Harrison Central High School and Edison High School.

The benefit supports the Cancer Dietary Initiative of Jefferson County, a nonprofit organization that provides monthly nutritional assistance to more than 100 local cancer patients during their treatment, along with their families.

The game schedule is as follows: Edison versus Weirton, girls, 8 a.m.; Catholic Central vs. Harrison Central, girls, 10 a.m.; Edison vs. Harrison Central, boys, noon; Steubenville Big Red vs. Indian Creek, girls, 2 p.m.; and Steubenville Big Red vs. Steubenville Catholic Central, boys, 4 p.m.

As part of the event, officials said a non-perishable food drive will be held to support local families in need. Donations will be collected at the stadium entrance and throughout the day. Every item makes a difference, organizers noted.

The cost of admission will be $10 for adults or $5 with a non-perishable food donation; $5 for students or free with a non-perishable food donation; and youth soccer players who wear a team jersey will get in free when bringing a non-perishable food donation.

Drawing will take place at the event, with a school spirit basket as a prize, donated from each of the participating schools.

Baskets are filled with fan gear and local pride. There will be an opportunity to enter a chance drawing featuring a wide variety of prizes, along with a lottery drawing which features 28 prizes, including cash, gift cards and more. Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50. Every ticket enters buyers into all 28 drawings.

A 50/50 drawing is also scheduled, with tickets available throughout the day.

At the conclusion of each match, Jefferson County Commissioner Eric Timmons will present MVP trophies to one offensive and one defensive standout from each team — honoring the athletes’ performance and sportsmanship.

Follow Together We Care on Facebook for updates, photos and ways to get involved at facebook.com/share/g/1A4KEHRFYU.

Organizers are still accepting drawing donations and sponsorships through the Champion Circles of Giving.

Sponsorships can be sent according to the following amounts: World Cup, $500, named in the flier and over the public address announcements during the event; European Championship, $250 to $499, banner at the event; Champion League, $100 to $249, Facebook mention and scoreboard recognition; and Premier League, amount given up to $99, Facebook mention and scoreboard recognition.

Together We Care has raised more than $210,000 during the past 13 years to support local families affected by cancer.

Now in its 14th year, the event continues to thrive thanks to the generosity of businesses, volunteers and community members — and the unity of five high school soccer programs coming together to make a difference, officials said.

For information, to donate or to get involved, contact Cathy Zorne at (740) 632-1155 or by e-mail at cathy.1182@yahoo.com.

Noises Off events at theater

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Public Theater will hold Noises Off events in the coming weeks, beginning with Wine Wednesday set for 5:30 p.m. Oct. 1. Tickets are $15.

A live audio description will be offered to attendees at 8 p.m. on Oct. 3. Guests can listen to spoken narration of the play, delivered to you at your seat, through the use of assisted listening devices.

An American sign language interpreted performance will be offered at 2 p.m. Oct. 11. Reserve your seat and enjoy a team of two interpreters designed to bring the show to life through sign language.

And on Sitter Sunday, scheduled at 2 p.m. Oct. 12, the theater will offer childcare for all ages in partnership with Jovie of Pittsburgh, a care resource in the region.

The cost will be $20 per child for the sitter plus the cost of your show ticket. A farce feast is set for noon on Oct. 16. Enjoy a buffet from Gaetano’s Catering, followed by a humorous play

For ticket information, call (412) 316-1600 or at the Theater Square box office or visit ppt.org/production/100487.

JCRTA meets

WINTERSVILLE — The Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association met Sept. 9 at the Wintersville Methodist Church. President Dave Nicholson presided. Larry Coleman reported 12 members having 1,217 volunteer hours.

Members collected $172 for the TEAR food bank.

Members received updates from Robin Rayfield, executive director of ORTA.

Rayfield spoke of the Midnight Massacre included in the budget bill that will change the makeup of the STRS board in the future. It will reduce active and retiree seats to three, as board members terms end. This will give teachers less representation in their pension boards, it was noted.

Rayfield suggested contacting local state representatives and letting them know how you feel about the current situation.

Tamla Cole spoke on the health care program changes for 2026. The federal government will announce in October the Medicare B premium fee.

The next executive meeting will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 8 at the Schiappa Library.

The next general meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Wintersville Methodist Church.