Center to hold dinner

EAST SPRINGFIELD — The East Springfield Community Center will hold its final fundraising dinner of the year from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at the center, located on county Road 39 next to the fire hall.

The menu will consist of your choice of soup and sandwich, along with dessert and a drink for $10.

Soups will include chicken noodle, vegetable or broccoli cheddar. Sandwiches offered will be hot chicken or sloppy joes. Patrons can dine in or carry out their meals. To place a carryout order, call (740) 543-3700.

Breast Cancer awareness brunch set

WINTERSVILLE — The La-Femmes Progressive Federated Women’s Club will hold a breast cancer awareness brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wintersville Methodist Church Center of Hope, located at 702 Main St. The theme will be “I Had Cancer, Cancer Never Had Me.”

Club officers include Carrie Campbell, president; Patricia Bailey, vice president; Byrdie Owens, secretary; and Cheryl Gory, treasurer.

The afternoon’s keynote speaker will be Joetta Polk, a journalist, radio talk show host and community advocate. Information booths will be set up during the event. Tickets can be obtained through a $20 donation by contacting Carol Ann Simmons at (412) 680-9477.

Sunday services celebrate pastor

WEIRTON — The Morning Star Baptist Church, located at 3124 Weir Ave. in Weirton, will celebrate the seventh anniversary of its pastor, the Rev. James E. Brown, on Sunday. The 11 a.m. message will be delivered by Cornelius Williams of Pittsburgh.

The church’s 3 p.m. service will include guests the Rev. James Baber, pastor of the Calvary Community Baptist Church in Steubenville, along with his congregation. The public is invited to attend.

Emergency test set in Hopedale

HOPEDALE — The village of Hopedale will conduct a comprehensive test of its emergency siren system at 10 a.m. Monday. The test will include the activation of all system alerts to ensure the proper functionality and readiness of the system in case of an actual emergency.

Village officials explained that during the test, sirens will sound multiple alerts as part of the testing protocol. This will only be a test and no action will be required from residents during this time. Residents may hear the sirens at varying intervals throughout the test.

The goal of this test is to evaluate the efficiency of the siren system and to ensure that all components are working as intended. Conducting such tests regularly allows the village to maintain a high level of preparedness and to address any potential issues before they arise during an actual emergency, officials stated. For additional details or inquiries regarding the testing, residents are encouraged to contact the village building at (740) 937-2355.

Museum to share spooky tales

TORONTO — The Toronto Historical Society’s Main Street Museum will present “Folklore, Legends and Ghost Stories of the Ohio Valley” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 19. Paul Zuros, director of Historic Fort Steuben, will share these types of tales with those attending.

The public is invited to attend this free program, and are welcome to share their own stories, officials said. The museum is situated inside the Karaffa Recreation Center, formerly Karaffa Middle School, on Dennis Way in Toronto.

Senior center planing trip

WEIRTON — The Greater Weirton Senior Center, located at 3425 Main St., is planning a bus trip to see the new musical version of “A Christmas Carol” on Nov. 29 at the Ohio Star Theater in Amish country. The public is invited to attend.

The cost of the trip runs between $105 to $115, according to organizers, who noted the price is dependent upon how many people are interested in participating. The bus will leave the center at 9:30 a.m. and return at approximately 7 p.m.

“A Christmas Carol” will run from Nov. 29 through Dec. 16 at the theater. The new musical retelling of the Charles Dickens’ holiday classic includes a Broadway-style score by Steve Parsons, with lyrics by John Popa, who “breathes new life into this beloved tale.”

Officials noted this new adaption is “more epic, magical and joyous than the story of Christmas redemption you thought you knew.”

For information, call the center at (304) 748-3490.

Vitalant to hold blood drive

WHEELING — Vitalant is hosting a series of community blood drives throughout October to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Officials stated breast cancer affects one in eight women, noting 25 percent of the blood supply is used to help all types of cancer patients. New and returning donors are asked to give blood and platelets to help. The next local drive will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 17 in Conference Room B of Wheeling Hospital.

Vitalant officials stressed the ongoing need for donors of all blood types — especially those with type O and platelet donors. All blood types are vital to maintain a consistently-ready supply, officials said.

To thank donors, Vitalant is offering a chance to win $10,000 in its “Tune Up Your Technology” giveaway.

Every donor who gives blood or platelets through the nonprofit during the month of October will be automatically entered for their chance to win a pre-paid gift card, which they can use for anything, including upgrading their technology, officials said.

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