Sewing group looking for leader

NEW CUMBERLAND — The Hancock County Senior Center is looking to begin a memory bear sewing group, and is seeking a group leader.

The leader should be someone who preferably sews, and would be required to coordinate work days, supplies and pickup, officials noted.

The bears will be given to hospice patients once completed.

Anyone interested in filling this position is asked to call (304) 564-3801.

Training day challenge set

PITTSBURGH — As Pittsburgh prepares for the NFL draft in April, the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum at the Sen. John Heinz History Center will host its annual NFL PLAY 60 Training Day to challenge kids to get up and get active.

Presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods, the training day will kick off at 10 a.m. Jan. 31, one week before pro football’s biggest game.

Children of all ages can score big throughout five floors of activities offered at the center.

Discover the region’s sports history while completing a list of physical challenges throughout the sports museum, unleash creativity in a touchdown celebration contest and step off the sidelines and compete for prizes and giveaways throughout the day.

The NFL PLAY 60 Training Day will include activities from local community organizations such as Special Olympics Pennsylvania, P3R’s Kids of STEEL, Pittsburgh Flag Football League and WPIAL.

The event is held in partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers and NFL PLAY 60 — the National Football League’s health and fitness campaign to encourage young fans to be active for at least 60 minutes a day.

Children 17 years of age and younger will receive free admission at the history center through the Kamin “Free for Kids” initiative.

Parents and caregivers are invited to be spectators and cheer on their players during the program, remaining on site while players participate.

Regular admission applies for adult visitors.

For information and to register in advance, visit heinzhistorycenter.org/events.

Shrine Club to hold breakfast

WEIRTON — The Northern Panhandle Shrine Club will hold its all-you-can-eat breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Shrine building, located at 1221 Rice Blvd. in Weirton.

The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

The breakfast will include pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage links, along with coffee, orange juice, hot chocolate and hot tea.

The cost per meal will be $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 through 12 and free for those 5 and younger.

Council reschedules meeting

RICHMOND — The village of Richmond has rescheduled its council meeting in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Council members will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the city building, located at 37 W. Main Street in Richmond.

Book club to meet

STEUBENVILLE — The Books on Tap Book Club will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Hightower Brewing Co.

To discover what the club will be reading and discussing, contact the Main Library at (740) 282-9782.

Libraries closed Monday

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

Gamers welcome at science center

PITTSBURGH — The Kamin Science Center is inviting gamers to grab a controller and attend its 21-Plus Night: Video Games.

The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Visitors can take on challengers on the Rangos Giant Cinema screen, enjoy exclusive-themed cocktails and play-test new video game demos. Cosplay is encouraged.

Guests will have access to the center’s Sports360 exhibition featuring four interactive sport simulators, a round of Jackbox games hosted by comedian Derek Minto, songs from your favorite video games performed by local band Arcadia, game demos to playtest with the University of Pittsburgh’s Digital Narrative and Interactive Design program, sneak peeks of the robotics being developed by Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center and experiments focused on chiptunes, adrenaline and pixel art.

Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members when purchased in advance and online.