Join the Schrader Center at the Brooke County Library on Thursday, June 22, at 5:30 p.m. This interactive program will include stories, games, and hands-on opportunities to examine nature artifacts as we take a close look at the diversity, importance, and fragility of the world’s plants and pollinators.Delight at wearing[Read More…]
Area Events
Crocheting Club to Meet at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library’s Crocheting Club will be meeting in the River Room of the Brooke County Library on Wednesday, June 21, at 12 p.m. The group is for adult beginners through experts. Bring your own supplies and projects. If you need help, someone will be available to assist[Read More…]
Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be closed Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth Freedom Day and Tuesday, June 20 in observance of West Virginia Day.
Second Annual Duck Derby Set
Wellsburg Lions Club will stage its second annual Duck Derby Sunday, June 11, at the 6th Street Wharf in Wellsburg.In addition to the duck derby, the club has added a Derby Hat Decorating Contest, car show and food trucks to the event.Participants can adopt a duck for $10 to be[Read More…]
Kiwanis Club Chicken Dinner
Wellsburg Kiwanis Club will serve its annual chicken dinner Thursday, June 22, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the 12th Street Fire Station in Wellsburg.Those purchasing meals can park in the Wellsburg Banquet Hall parking lot across the street.The $13 meal will include one-half a chicken, baked potato, applesauce, roll and[Read More…]
Flag Retirement
Retirement of American Flags will be done on the front lawn of Chambers and James Funeral Home, 1245 Main St., Follansbee, Saturday, June 10 at 2 p.m.Anyone can take a worn, torn or soils American Flag to be retired properly by the staff of the funeral homes as well as[Read More…]
Community Yard Sale Set
Hooverson Heights will have a community yard sale Saturday, June 10, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.A list of address participating is available at PeP’s Deli, 2000 Eldersville Rd., Follansbee, and Moe’s on Main, 1031 Main Street, Follansbee.
BHP Announces Auditions for Final Two Shows
Brooke Hills Playhouse announces auditions for the last two shows of the season, which will be held on Saturday, June 10, at the Playhouse.“Run for Your Wife,” a comedy written by Ray Cooney, will hold auditions at 10 a.m. The plot involves a taxi driver who gets away with having[Read More…]
Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries to Hold Yard Sale
The Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries will be holding a Yard Sale on Saturday July 1, at the Brooke County Library, located at 945 Main Street, Wellsburg, from 9:00 a.m.–2 p.m.The cost is $20 per 10×10 spot. You are responsible for your own canopy, table, chairs, set up,[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, June 29, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Madame Bovary” by Gustave Flaubert. You will[Read More…]