The West Virginia Humanities Council is now accepting applications for projects that cost $2,000 or less.Mini-grants can included small projects, single events, lectures, small museum exhibits, consultation needs and planning for more complex projects.The next Humanities Council mini-grant deadline is April 1.The state affiliate of the National Endowment for the[Read More…]
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Cloak and Dagger Explores Time and Space in Saturday Matinee
The Ohio Valley Cloak and Dagger Company continues its sixth season of Cloak and Dagger On the Air at 4 p.m. this Saturday, March 18, at Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau with Cloak & Dagger On the Air: Time and Space. Admission is free, although donations are[Read More…]
Community Egg Hunt to be Held
The Foundery Church, located at 1340 Washington Pike, Wellsburg will hold a community Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 1, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.The event is open to children one year old through sixth grade and is free and open to the public. All attendee’s must pre-register.
WVNCC to Participate in Statewide Initiative
by Providing Lifesaving Measures on Campus
West Virginia Northern Community College is participating in an overdose prevention initiative, created for West Virginia college and university campuses, entitled, “Be The One.” The initiative is the first of its kind and will focus on opioid overdose prevention from a bystander’s perspective, encouraging students, staff, and faculty to Be[Read More…]
Buckle Up for a Safe Ride
By: Charlotte R. Lain, Chairman, West Virginia Public Service CommissionEarlier this month, the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program began a statewide Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign.As always, the Transportation Division of the Public Service Commission is cooperating and doing its part to keep everyone safe on West Virginia’s[Read More…]
Quinn’s Questions
By: Rix QuinnDo people today really have shorter attention spans?Well, it appears that because multiple messages bombard us daily, we mentally “delete” those we don’t currently need. (This explains why some folks forget what they had for breakfast, or why I call so many of my friends “Pal.”)Latest reports –[Read More…]
Morrisey Warns of ‘Grandparent Scam’
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges residents to be wary of calls claiming grandchildren need help.Scammers have been known to call senior citizens pretending to be their grandchild. Others claim to be law enforcement with news about a loved one. They often indicate the grandchild in question is in[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…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, March 22, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Dino-Basketball”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION ENCORE IN DEATH by J. D. Robb. It was a glittering event full of A-listers, hosted by Eliza Lane and Brant Fitzhugh, a celebrity couple who’d conquered both Hollywood and Broadway. And[Read More…]