SOAR plans meeting

WEIRTON — SOAR will hold its quarterly meeting at 11:30 a.m. today at Mario’s restaurant in Weirton. The meal will consist of pizza, salad and beverages.

Dungeons and Dragons classes set

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library will hold Dungeons and Dragons classes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays. Library volunteers and game masters Daniel Melching and David Nixon will instruct the classes that are open to any middle- or high-school student.

Participants will learn how to create characters, battle evil creatures and save the day. And because sometimes a princess needs to save the day, girls are encouraged to participate in classes as well. No experience or equipment is necessary. Gaming dice will be on hand for use, along with paper to keep notes. Registration is not required. For information, contact Melching through e-mail at melching745@yahoo.com or through Facebook.

Library to show movie

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library will show the film “Wicked For Good,” rated-PG, at 5 p.m. Feb. 12. The movie focuses on Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. Popcorn and water will be provided. To reserve a seat, call (304) 737-1551 or visit brookecountylibs.org/events.

Library to show Springsteen film

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library will show the movie “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,” rated PG-13, at noon on Feb. 13.

The film chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album, when he was a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom and struggling to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past. Attendees are permitted to bring a lunch and watch the movie. Popcorn and water will be provided. To reserve a seat, call (304) 737-1551 or visit brookecountylibs.org/events.

Cera named teacher of the month

RICHMOND — Edison High School teacher Bethany Cera has been chosen teacher of the month for January.

Cera has 11 years experience as an athletic trainer and has been part of the Edison community for the past five years. She is serving in her second year as a health teacher. A 2011 graduate of St. John Central High School, Cera attended the University of Charleston, earning her bachelor of science degree in athletic training in 2015. She was a member of the softball team and continued her education at Muskingum University, serving as a graduate assistant athletic trainer, while earning her master of arts degree in adult education in 2017.

Cera spent five years as an assistant athletic trainer at Hiram College before joining Edison in 2021 through Trinity Health System.

She began her teaching role two years ago and has been a member of the softball coaching staff for the past three seasons. In her spare time, Cera enjoys watching sports, playing softball and spending time with her husband, Jimmy, and his daughter, Finley. She is expecting another daughter in May.

Edison Drama Club to perform

RICHMOND — The Edison High School Drama Club will bring E.B. White’s classic tale “Charlotte’s Web” to the stage on March 20-21. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The show will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased the night of each performance. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens and free for seniors who have an Edison pass.

Drama Club Adviser David Schultz said the cast features 24 actors and 13 stage crew members. Cast members include Gianna Zimmerman as Charlotte, Leila Cable as Wilbur, Ronin Hartman as Homer Zuckerman, Michelle Davis as Fern Arable, Dominic Grim as Templeton and Madeline Granatir as the first chorus member. Senior Maiah Christy will serve as lead stage manager, with seniors Destony Grimm as assistant stage manager and Elizabeth Booher as prop master.

The story follows Wilbur, a pig being raised for the market. His friend, Charlotte the spider, weaves her web in determination to help him avoid the butcher. When words such as “Some Pig” and “Radiant” miraculously appear in webs in Wilbur’s barn, it draws public interest and keeps him alive. Fern Arable is the young girl who longs to raise Wilbur as a pet, while Homer Zuckerman is her uncle who hopes to sell him.

“This is a family-friendly show and we encourage young and old alike to come out and see what our Drama Club has to offer our community as we perform this beloved classic,” Schultz said. The production marks the club’s eighth performance since its revival in 2019-20.

Senior center plans dance

WEIRTON — The Greater Weirton Senior Center will twist, jive and rock the night away during its first dance of the year, set for March 19.

The Sock Hop theme will feature music from the 1950s and ’60s. Attendees are asked to dress the part, breaking out their poodle skirts, saddle shoes and leather jackets. The dance will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person or $15 per couple. Guests are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert to share. The center will provide the entree and drinks.

The public is welcome to attend. The bi-monthly dances will continue on the first and third Thursday of every month through December. Located at 3425 Main St. in Weirton, the center can be reached at (740) 748-3490.