Local Events August 27th -September 2nd 2018

Monday, August 27

What: Cochlear Hearing Health Seminar
Where: The Blennerhassett Hotel 320 Market St, Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101
When:Tomorrow at 5:30 AM – 7:30 AM
Detail: If your hearing aids are no longer enough, attend a free seminar to learn if an implantable hearing solution is right for you and meet doctors and audiologists.

Tuesday, August 28

What: Last Concert of the Year
Where: Civitan Park Blennerhassett Avenue Belpre, OH
When: Tuesdays at 7:30 PM
Detail: Free Concert

What: Free Tai-Chi Class
Where: Breathe: A Family Yoga Center 643 State Route 821, Building 4, Marietta, Ohio 45750
When: Every Tuesdays at 5 PM – 6 PM
Detail: Free Tai-Chi Class

What:World Cuisine: The Philippines
Where: The Changed Plate 803 Farson Street, Belpre, Ohio 45714
When:Tuesday at 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Detail: Join The Changed Plate staff to learn about Filipino cuisine and its influences, learn some new dishes and expand your palate! Cost: $10 per person. Space is limited, call (740) 568-4731 to register, pay and reserve your spot in class!

What: Mid-Ohio Valley Emmaus Community Gathering
Where: Pioneer Presbyterian Church 873 Farson St, Belpre, Ohio 45714
When: Tuesday at 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Detail: Join us for our monthly community gathering! Worship, devotions, Fourth Day speaker, Holy Communion, and refreshments! Gatherings are open to anyone, regardless of whether they’ve been on an Emmaus walk. Childcare is also available. Bring your purple worship booklet and your name tag and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship.

What: Better Fortunes Budgeting Workshop
Where: Consumer Credit Counseling Service 2715 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101
When:Tuesday at 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Detail: Better Fortunes Budgeting Class: Staying The Course addresses practical budgeting and financial planning. The module also highlights individuals’ attitudes to responsible money management, and demonstrates the power of making money work for you through compounding interest examples. Certificate issued upon completion. Call 304-485-3141 to register!

Wednesday, August 29

What:Pouring Class with Maddy!
Where:Riverside Artists Gallery at 219 2nd St, Marietta, Ohio 45750
When:Wednesday, August 29 at 5:00-7:00pm
Detail: Come on in and create a fantastic abstract painting on a 16×20 canvas, this is an inclusive event and all are welcome! Join Maddy for an evening of awesome and colorful fun! This class includes professional instruction and all materials needed to create your painting. Cost:$40- 16″x20″ canvas for adult |
Family Discount: $25- 11″x14″ canvas for children booked with adult** Due to resources, and space, we are limiting these classes to 10 painters ONLY. Call or Message us on facebook for more details or to book your spot today! If there is no additional room the night of, we would be more than happy to sign you up for a future event.

What: Project Yoga MOV FUNdraiser
Where: Yoga At The Point Park 113 Ann Street, Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101
When: Wednesday at 6 PM – 7 PM
Detail: Join Yoga At The Point Park for an amazing yoga practice for only $5 while helping Project Yoga MOV raise money for their local yoga projects!Project Yoga MOV is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the benefits of yoga to under-served and at-risk communities. We teach techniques to help reduce stress levels, increase flexibility (in body and mind), and improve their emotional outlook through yoga, mindful breathing and meditation. We are currently working with Parkersburg Correctional Center, St. Marys Correctional Center, Mid Ohio Valley Fellowship Home, Wood County Senior Center, and the VET Center. All proceeds from Yoga At The Point Park on August 29th will go to Project Yoga MOV. We will also be collecting new and/or gently used yoga mats and props, as well as cash donations.

Thursday, August 30

What: Music by the River
Where: East Muskingum Park Front Street Marietta, OH 45750
When: Thursdays at 7:30 PM
Detail: Free Concert

Friday, August 31

What: Food Truck Friday
Where: Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce The Riverview Building, 100 Front St, Suite 200, Marietta, Ohio 45750
When: Every Friday until October 26
Detail: Join our local food trucks that are members of MACC for Food Truck Friday! Our participants this month include: Busy Bee Restaurant LLC, Kona Ice of the Mid-Ohio Valley, Smokin Pigs Ash BBQ & The Sweet Stop! They will have food & sweets from 11am-2pm (unless they run out before 2) at the J.D. parking lot at the corner of 2nd & Greene Streets in Marietta, Ohio!

What: Front Street Ghost Trek
Where: Hidden Marietta Tour Co. 424 George Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750
When: Every Friday at 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM until October
Detail: Our Original Front Street Ghost Trek will still run as well! Discover the early history of the town, hear stories of vice, accidental deaths and spirits. Details: The total distance covered is a little over one mile. Handicap accessible. Although the entire course of our Ghost Trek tours are over paved or brick streets, comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. No tours will run Sept 7-9 due to Sternwheel Festival.

What: Generation POUND Demo
Where: Friday, August 31 at 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM
When: Fitness at Stacey’s Dance Studio 205 Pike Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750
Detail: GENERATION POUND is coming to Marietta! This class is perfect for rockstars ages 6-12. This is a FREE demo class! GENERATION POUND is a youth-oriented program that fuses movement and music to improve physical fitness, focus, communication, teamwork, coordination, athletic skills and more! Using Ripstix, lightly weighted exercise drumsticks, kids will learn alternative ways to explore movement, embrace their creativity and ROCK OUT- ultimately building strength, confidence and self-awareness.

What:Free Spaghetti Community Dinner
Where:River of Life Assembly of God Church 200 Franklin St, Marietta, Ohio 45750
When:Friday, August 31 at 5 PM
Detail: Spaghetti, salad and dessert for free!

What:Food Pantry Pick Up
Where: Marietta Church of God 501 Colegate Drive, Marietta, Ohio 45750
When:Friday, August 31 at 10 AM – 1 PM
Detail: Food Pantry Pick Up…don’t forget 🙂

Saturday, September 1

MOVEMENT FITNESS Grand Opening THIS COMING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 FROM 1pm-5pm please join us for the Grand Opening of MOVement Fitness.

🔹 free t-shirts with membership sign ups
🔹 $5 trial fee for any non-members
….and more 😁

Follow LINK for more info.

What: Walk with a Doc
Where: Wayne Street Medical Campus Wayne St, Marietta, Ohio 45750
When: Every Saturday until Sept. 1st from 8-9 AM
Detail: Lace up your sneakers and join us every Saturday for Walk with a Doc.This is a free provider-led walk that will begins with a 3-5 minute educational conversation. The walk starts on our Wayne Street Medical Campus (pediatric building, 310 East 8th Street in Marietta) will follow the Marietta River Trail for one hour, but participants do not need to walk for the full hour, and may walk at their own pace and distance. For more information please contact Dr. Tom Bartsokas at (740) 374-6030.

What: Harlow Family Benefit
Where: American Legion Post 64 of Marietta, Ohio 800 Wooster St, Marietta, Ohio 45750
When: Saturday, September 1 at 4 PM – 9 PM
Detail: We will be having a spaghetti dinner for Jillian’s family. There will be a 50/50 raffle, country store, silent auction, and possibly a live auction. Dinner will be served from 4pm-7pm. All drawings will be held after dinner. There will also be a DJ during the benefit. If you have any questions please contact myself, Nicci Martin on Facebook.

What: Scentsy Bingo!!
Where: Warren Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept. 17305 State Route 550, Marietta (Ohio) 45750
When: Saturday, September 1 at 5pm
Detail: Let’s play some bingo! We will be playing 15 games of bingo with all prizes being baskets with different scentsy products!!! There will also be blind bags for purchase also! We have 6 vendors setting up as well! Food and drinks are included in prices! So it’s just what package you decide you want!

What: 2018 Washington County Fair
Where: 922 Front Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750
When: September 1-4
Detail: The 2018 fair will feature Cromer Amusements.
Join us for 12-15 rides including their famous Sizzler, Sea Ray and Cobra featuring NEW LED lighting! Daily Admission – $8 | 6 and Under – Free

What:Labor Day Tournament
Where: Catfish Paradise 12769 Veto Rd, Marietta, Ohio 45750
When:Saturday, September 1 at 8 PM – 1 AM
Detail: $25 buy in, $10 big fish (optional), $3 slots (optional) plus ticket cost, this will be a total poundage tournament. We hope to see you all here, and hope that you have a fun and safe holiday. There will be another post on more info. About this tournament on our page.

What: Youth League Sign Up/ Info Day
Where: North Hills Lanes 318 Colegate Dr, Marietta, Ohio 45750
When: Saturday, September 1 at 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Detail: Come on down to North Hills Lanes to get your kiddo signed up for a youth league! League runs from 9/15-12/29, will be for ages 5-16, and cost is $10/ week with discounts for multiple kids from the same family. Kids will bowl 3 games every Saturday at 9:30, and shoe rental is included in weekly fees. Sign up fees are $5, or $15 if you’d like to purchase a t-shirt. Kids who sign up in person for the youth league on August 25th will get a free game of bowling and free shoes that day, and parents can get a little more info or ask any questions. Info on schedules, rules, etc will be available on Saturday the 25th. If you are unable to attend, feel free to reach out with questions or to sign up. You can also call/ text 740-525-9333

What: Football Game
Where: Marietta College’s Pio Pep Band 215 fifth st, Marietta, Ohio
When: Saturday, September 1 at 7 PM – 10 PM
Detail: Marietta College’s Pioneer Football

Sunday, September 2

What: Front Street Ghost Trek
Where: Hidden Marietta Tour Co. 424 George Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750
When: Every Sunday at 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM until October
Detail: Our Original Front Street Ghost Trek will still run as well! Discover the early history of the town, hear stories of vice, accidental deaths and spirits. Details: The total distance covered is a little over one mile. Handicap accessible. Although the entire course of our Ghost Trek tours are over paved or brick streets, comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. No tours will run Sept 7-9 due to Ohio Sternwheel Festival.

Events Beyond Marietta August 27th -September 2nd 2018

What:Toddler Time
Where:Sky Zone Charleston 500 Southridge Boulevard, Charleston, West Virginia 25309
When:Every Sundat at 10:30am
Detail: Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the joy of being active, bouncing under the supervision of their parents, and without interference from the big kids.

What: 2018 Noble County Fair Daily
Where: Noble County Fairgrounds Caldwell, Ohio 43724
When: August 27 – September 1, 2018
Detail: Rides, Truck Pull, Rock’N in Ohio is a unique one-hour interactive educational program that celebrates our great state, Noble County and Ohio’s natural gas and crude oil industry, Music Entertainment, Kiddie Pedal, and more! General Daily Admission – $9.00 per day Children 2 & Under FREE

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What: Cub Scout Sign Up Night
Where: Check back often for a listing of school locations
When: Thursday, September 6 at 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
Detail: Cub Scout Sign Up Night is The Night to Join Cub Scouts at an Elementary School Near You. Family Scouting is here! Select Cub Scout Packs are accepting boys and girls entering K-5th grades. A listing of Family Scouting Packs will be listed here soon. Check back often for a listing of school locations where you can join the adventures of Cub Scouting on September 6.

What:Epilepsy Awareness Motorcycle Ride
Where:241 Front St. Marietta, OH 45750
When:Saturday, September 8th
Detail: Meet at armory 241 Front St. In Marietta, OH at 10:00am. T-shirts will be handed out prior to ride. Ride will start at noon. An escort will lead everyone out of town. The ride will end at the VFW Post 5108 at 319 Pike St. Marietta, OH. Food and drinks will be provided. There will also be raffles and a 50/50 at the end of the ride.