To help combat hunger in the local community, Empty Bowls of the Mid-Ohio Valley will host its 26th Annual Luncheon on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at First United Methodist Church, 304 W. Fifth St., Williamstown, West Virginia. All ticket donations will benefit local food pantries.

Guests will enjoy a warm, hearty meal featuring a variety of homemade soups, breads, freshly baked cookies, and beverages. For a $15 donation ($10 for children and free for children under 5) attendees receive lunch along with a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted bowl created by a local student, artist, or hobbyist. In addition to the meal, the luncheon will include a silent auction of food-related items, offering attendees an opportunity to shop while supporting a meaningful cause. Advance tickets are available through committee members Carol Garoza at garozac@marietta.edu or Mabry O’Donnell at odonnelm@marietta.edu. Tickets will also be sold at the door, though advance purchase is encouraged.

Join us for a fun afternoon filled of puzzles. Individuals and Teams will compete to see who can complete their puzzle first. We'll also have a Puzzle Themed Country Store. All funds raised will be used to fight local food insecurity.

Follow this link to sign up: https://secure.givelively.org/event/gopacks/gopacks-puzzle-tournament-2026

Experience Christmas Through the Eyes of the Davis Family!

Step back into 1888 and discover how the Davis family celebrated the holiday season at The Castle. From the decorations that adorned their home to the cherished traditions they followed, this special evening tour brings a Victorian Christmas vividly to life through engaging stories, immersive displays, and interactive moments.

Experience the sights, sounds, and scents of a 19th-century Christmas as guides share how one family’s holiday festivities reflected the customs, legends, and joys that shaped our modern celebrations. Guests of all ages will enjoy festive, hands-on activities that make the past come alive.

This year’s tours have been enhanced to offer a more interactive, story-driven experience, allowing visitors to see Victorian Christmas through the Davis family’s eyes like never before.

Tour Dates & Times
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 | 7–8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 | 7–8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 | 7–8:30 p.m.

Tours begin every 15 minutes during the times listed above and last approximately 1 hour.
Group sizes are limited — advance reservations are strongly recommended.

Family Friendly | For All Ages

Tickets
General Admission (Ages 8+): $14.50
Castle Members: $12.50 (use code MEMBER at checkout)
Ages 7 & Under: Free

Experience Christmas Through the Eyes of the Davis Family!

Step back into 1888 and discover how the Davis family celebrated the holiday season at The Castle. From the decorations that adorned their home to the cherished traditions they followed, this special evening tour brings a Victorian Christmas vividly to life through engaging stories, immersive displays, and interactive moments.

Experience the sights, sounds, and scents of a 19th-century Christmas as guides share how one family’s holiday festivities reflected the customs, legends, and joys that shaped our modern celebrations. Guests of all ages will enjoy festive, hands-on activities that make the past come alive.

This year’s tours have been enhanced to offer a more interactive, story-driven experience, allowing visitors to see Victorian Christmas through the Davis family’s eyes like never before.

Tour Dates & Times
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 | 7–8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 | 7–8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 | 7–8:30 p.m.

Tours begin every 15 minutes during the times listed above and last approximately 1 hour.
Group sizes are limited — advance reservations are strongly recommended.

Family Friendly | For All Ages

Tickets
General Admission (Ages 8+): $14.50
Castle Members: $12.50 (use code MEMBER at checkout)
Ages 7 & Under: Free

Santa Houses are pop-up, free experiences located in the Gazebo of East Muskingum Park that invites local families to visit with Santa Claus. Folks are invited to snap photos of their children, pets, friends, and family all free of charge. Visitors to the Santa House enjoy hot cocoa and cookies provided by area nonprofits, plus the beautiful views of our Holiday Tree Walk!

Inside the Gazebo, Santa Claus will be sitting in his chair ready to have his photo taken with residents from across the MOV totally free of charge. Grab your friends and family members, your kiddos and your doggos, and come snap a picture with Santa!
Those wanting photos are responsible for taking them on their own, meaning a camera or mobile phone with camera capabilities will need to be used. Volunteers will be on hand to help take group photos as requested!

Experience Christmas Through the Eyes of the Davis Family!

Step back into 1888 and discover how the Davis family celebrated the holiday season at The Castle. From the decorations that adorned their home to the cherished traditions they followed, this special evening tour brings a Victorian Christmas vividly to life through engaging stories, immersive displays, and interactive moments.

Experience the sights, sounds, and scents of a 19th-century Christmas as guides share how one family’s holiday festivities reflected the customs, legends, and joys that shaped our modern celebrations. Guests of all ages will enjoy festive, hands-on activities that make the past come alive.

This year’s tours have been enhanced to offer a more interactive, story-driven experience, allowing visitors to see Victorian Christmas through the Davis family’s eyes like never before.

Tour Dates & Times
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 | 7–8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 | 7–8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 | 7–8:30 p.m.

Tours begin every 15 minutes during the times listed above and last approximately 1 hour.
Group sizes are limited — advance reservations are strongly recommended.

Family Friendly | For All Ages

Tickets
General Admission (Ages 8+): $14.50
Castle Members: $12.50 (use code MEMBER at checkout)
Ages 7 & Under: Free

Join Us for Our Annual Craft Show!

The entire building will be filled with beautiful handmade goodies from a variety of talented vendors. Enjoy delicious concessions by AmeriCorps Seniors, plus a tasty Pancake Food Truck on site! Don’t miss this chance to explore unique crafts and support our wonderful community artisans. Stop by and see what treasures await!

Enjoy the lighting of the beautifully decorated trees in East Muskingum Park followed by our first Santa House of the season. Each tree is sponsored by a local business, organization, or family. Enjoy this attraction the whole month of December!

After the tree lighting we will be holding our first of two Santa Houses. Santa Houses are pop-up, free experiences located in the Gazebo of East Muskingum Park that invites local families to visit with Santa Claus. Folks are invited to snap photos of their children, pets, friends, and family free of charge. Visitors to the Santa House enjoy hot cocoa and cookies provided by area nonprofits, plus the beautiful views of our Holiday Tree Walk!

Inside the Gazebo, Santa Claus will be sitting in his chair ready to have his photo taken with residents from across the MOV totally free of charge. Grab your friends and family members, your kiddos and your doggos, and come snap a picture with Santa!

Those wanting photos are responsible for taking them on their own, meaning a camera or mobile phone with camera capabilities will need to be used. Volunteers will be on hand to help take group photos as requested!

Our annual evening holiday parade will include floats, dance routines, carolers, and much more, all complete with festive Christmas lights. As usual, Santa Claus will make his appearance in the parade at the very end!

The 2025 Merry-etta Christmas Parade theme is “Hometown Holidays” and we invite area nonprofits, businesses, civic groups, interest groups and more to participate in this evening, lighted parade that draws thousands of locals into the streets of historic, charming Marietta.

Use the following link to register for the parade: https://www.mariettamainstreet.org/hometown-holidays

Join Paskawych Entertainment as we do our thing for the town Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony! There will be caroling and, of course, plenty of shenanigans! See you there!!

C.O.P.E. (Cost of Poverty Experience)

This FREE interactive event increases understanding of poverty, inspires local change, and helps to eliminate barriers through understanding. The No Wrong Door C.O.P.E. simulation is a 2.5-hour immersive learning experience.

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, 9 am – Noon
K of C Hall, 312 Franklin St., Marietta, OH

No Wrong Door is an Initiative of Washington Count Family & Children First

For more information or to register, contact FCF at 740-376-7081

Curious about your home's septic system, but unsure where to start?

Join Rural Action, the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District and the Washington County Health Department for a Septic Social! Learn the best practices of Home Sewage Treatment System maintenance. Washington County Health Department will be present to answer questions & provide information about the financial supports available.

Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Barlow Fairgrounds Dining Hall- State Route 339 & OH-550 Barlow, OH 45712

The Rotary Club of Marietta is hosting its 5th Annual Rotary Rush event with Dueling Pianos entertainment! Come on out for a evening full of fun and prizes! There will be plenty of 50/50 drawings, live online auction and cash prizes as high as $3,000. We invite you out to help us raise funds that are used for all of our projects locally and internationally. Our club supports projects like Safetytown, literacy, a number of local projects that inject over $24,000 back into our local community and $20,000 in annual college scholarships to Washington County! Game Day foods will be catered by Parkhurst Catering with free drinks, we will be streaming many of the prime time NCAA football games. You will not want to miss this exciting debut event. See any noon Rotarian for tickets as seating is limited. Open to all

Time is drawing near for Hervida’s annual Building Fund Drawing and Silent Auction on Saturday, November 8th!

If you can make it to the amazing dinner that our board past president Cory Sampson prepares, you’re in for a treat! We have fun all night long stuffing our bellies with comfort food and delicious fall desserts, bidding on silent auction items, and listening to the drawing play out to find out if you’re a winner!

Even if you can’t make it to the event, you still have a chance to win.

Grab your ticket from a Hervida board member or by calling or stopping by the Extension Office at 740-376-7431 during business hours.

To donate to the silent auction, please drop off items at the Extension Office.

Thank you in advance for supporting Camp Hervida!

Open to all 7th - 12th grade students in and around Washington County and their families. Join us for career exploration activities, free pizza, prizes, and games!

This event will have candy handed out, face painting, music, bouncy houses and, costume contest with prizes for the cutest, the scariest and the most original. 

Join us for our Annual Turkey or Ham Dinner! Served with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans and Dessert. Coffee or Tea included. Adults $10. Child $6.00

Thank you for your continued Support!

Our annual Fall Festival and car, truck, and tractor show!

We hope you will come join us for some fun! Food trucks, car show, music, wagon rides, pumpkin picking, among many other things!

Help us fill the pantry of The Belpre Area ministries (BAM - https://www.belpreareaministries.com/food-pantry)! One can, can help so please, while shopping, pick up an extra non-perishable item or 2 and donate to the cause! Help us make a difference and feed the community!

All proceeds will be given to the Belpre Area Ministries Food Pantry.

Some of the commonly requested items are:
Saltine Crackers, Ramen noodles, Skillet meal, Pancake mix, Pancake syrup, Canned Tuna, Mac and cheese, Spaghetti, Spaghetti sauce, Canned Corn, Canned Green beans, Cereal, Rice packet, Apple juice, Spaghetti O’s, Pork and beans, Chicken noodle soup. Canned Fruit, Jelly, Peanut butter, Instant mashed potatoes, Shampoo, Clothes, detergent, Dish detergent, Bar soap, Toilet paper, and Toothpaste.

Cash or checks (payable to BAM) are always welcome!

Event Contact (ok to release to public):

Info@belpreareaveterans.org

15th Annual Salem Twp VFD Dinner and Drawing

ONLY 299 TICKETS ARE SOLD! (Absolutley NO persons unter 18 permitted. Adult night ONLY, no babies or toddlers)

gun raffles - 50/50 drawings - rip-off/last chance ticket - GRAND PRIZE: $2,000.00

Choice of chicken or prime-rib dinner. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m.

** $50.00 per ticket**
To reserve your ticket, please call: Marcella Fleming (740) 585-2546.
Checks payable to: Salem Twp. V.F.D.
Mail to: Marcella Fleming, 8735 State Route 821, Lower Salem, Ohio 45745

Join us for the 6th Annual Recovery Walk!

Let’s come together to raise awareness, celebrate National Recovery Month, and support the journey of RECOVERY. Saturday, September 27, 10:00 a.m., 401 Front Street, East Muskingum Park, Marietta, OH 45750

Enjoy community resources, a DJ, and a mini farmers market! PLUS A FREE “Recovery Is Beautiful” T-shirts while supplies last!

Let’s walk together in hope, healing, and support for our community.