Brooke Hills Park, located at 140 Gist Lane, Wellsburg will hold a “Simply Christmas” event Saturday, Dec. 2, from 12-4 p.m., at the park.This Christmas event will celebrate the spirit of Christmas with friends, family, and community.There will be food, entertainment, games, a Gingerbread Lane treat trail and ornament and[Read More…]
Area Events
Brooke County Friends to Meet at the Library
The Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries will be meeting at the Brooke County Library on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 5:30 p.m. The Board invites all to attend with the intent to prepare for upcoming events, plan for new ones, and get updates on what is going on in[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Haunted Mansion rated PG-13 on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 3:30 p.m.Inspired by the classic theme park attraction, this film is about a woman and her son who enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid their home[Read More…]
Support Group to Hold Meeting
First Presbyterian Church of Wellsburg, located at 901 Charles St. will hold a support group for grandparents raising grandchildren Thursday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m., at the church. Child care will be provided for anyone needing it.Anyone with questions about the group may call Mary Jane at 304.532.8717.
Holiday Bazaar to be Held
St Thomas Episcopal Church, located at 300 Three Springs Dr., Weirton will host its annual Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Soup and sandwiches will be sold, along with a bake sale and crafts. Soups available will be bean and ham, vegeable, wedding and broccoli and cheese. Sandwiches[Read More…]
Shrine Club to Hold Breakfast
The Northern Panhandle Shrine Club will hold a pancake breakfast Saturday, Nov. 18, from 7-11 a.m., at the club, located at 1221 Rice Blvd., Weirton.The menu will consist of all you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. The cost is $7 for adults; children 6 to 12,[Read More…]
Free Strength Training Workout for Older Adults
The Brooke County Public Library is offering Geri-Fit, a 45-minute evidence based strength training exercise class for older adults. Most of the bodybuilding exercises are performed seated in chairs with a set of light dumbbell weights. As participants become stronger, they can advance to using heavier dumbbells to challenge themselves[Read More…]
Brooke County Library Book Club
A group of friends, a good book, and free-flowing discussion… doesn’t that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience. The Brooke County Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Turtles All The Way Down” by John[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie Sun Moon, rated PG on Friday, Nov. 17, at 12 p.m.After being left at the altar, a young woman escapes to Taiwan on a quest for hope and healing.Bring your lunch and watch a movie with us. Call the circulation desk at[Read More…]
Retirement Planning 101 at the Library
Celebrate Financial Planning Month at the Brooke County Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 4 p.m. with Gene Zrinyi, Financial Advisor, from Tri-State Financial Services.Why do you have to prepare your retirement plan as early as possible? Reasons range from financial backup for emergencies, returns on investment, financial independence,[Read More…]