Community Events
Third Thursdays with The Castle
"The History of the New Concord Meteorite Fall of 1860 and the Modern Mapping of its Fragments" By Adrienne Hammontree
The New Concord meteorite first fell to earth on May 1st, 1860, in parts of Guernsey and Muskingum counties. The largest fragment of the meteorite weighing 103 lbs is now located in a display case in the Marietta College Edwy R. Brown Petroleum Engineering and Geology Building. In the events shortly after the fall, various reports suggested that there were over 30 known fragments that were recovered. For this project, we mapped out the location of these fragments using historical atlases from the 1850s and 1860s as well as written eyewitness accounts recorded in various scientific journals.
Reservations Required. Space is Limited. - Speaker: Adrienne Hammontree
Adrienne is a junior at Marietta College majoring in Planetary Science & Geology with a minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). At Marietta, Adrienne serves as the president for both the college’s chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon, the National Geoscience Honors Society, and the Marietta College Geological Society, the college’s Geology Club. Outside of Marietta, she is involved in a variety of other projects such as GSA’s On To the Future Program and NASA’s Here to Observe Program.
This program is donation-based and is being offered as both a virtual and in-person option. Reservations are required for both options.
Chicago The Musical
Presented by The Theatre at Marietta College…
In roaring twenties Chicago, aspiring chorus girl Roxie Hart and fading vaudeville star Velma Kelley each face trial for murder. The two "Merry Murderesses" vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal. This deliciously lurid tale of adultery, murder, and justice as show-biz features a killer score and knock-‘em dead dance numbers.
Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Based on the play by Maurice Dallas Watkins
Script adaptation by David Thompson
This musical is not intended for children under 12 and contains: talks of murder, death, implied sex, and gun violence.
TICKET POLICY
Tickets to all MC Theatre productions are sold through Yapsody.
Marietta College Students, Faculty and Staff can receive free tickets to all MC Theatre productions.
Students: Beginning an hour before the performance, you may receive a free ticket at the door by presenting your MC ID. No reservations.
Faculty and Staff: You may reserve 2 free tickets through Yapsody by choosing the Faculty/Staff option and entering in your promo code. You may also get free tickets at the door by presenting your MC ID.
Please direct box office questions to: (740) 376-4696
Making a Harry Potter Wand
On Friday, February 21 between 4 and 6 pm, children ages 5-12 can make a magic wand.
This program will lead into the Marietta Castle's Harry Potter program on March 1st. (Please call the castle to register for their program.)
No registration is required for Wand Making on February 21 at the library. Any questions, please call 740-373-1057 ext. 219.
Pickin' Party Fundraiser for HSOV
Coming February 21st—we will be hosting a FUNdraiser Pickin' Party for the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV!!! Come join in the fun as the Muskie Bucket String Band jams on some old timey tunes with special guests Sherm Koons and Moon Mullen Music!!! Feb 21st at 7:30 PM in the Gun Room
Chicago The Musical
Presented by The Theatre at Marietta College…
In roaring twenties Chicago, aspiring chorus girl Roxie Hart and fading vaudeville star Velma Kelley each face trial for murder. The two "Merry Murderesses" vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal. This deliciously lurid tale of adultery, murder, and justice as show-biz features a killer score and knock-‘em dead dance numbers.
Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Based on the play by Maurice Dallas Watkins
Script adaptation by David Thompson
This musical is not intended for children under 12 and contains: talks of murder, death, implied sex, and gun violence.
TICKET POLICY
Tickets to all MC Theatre productions are sold through Yapsody.
Marietta College Students, Faculty and Staff can receive free tickets to all MC Theatre productions.
Students: Beginning an hour before the performance, you may receive a free ticket at the door by presenting your MC ID. No reservations.
Faculty and Staff: You may reserve 2 free tickets through Yapsody by choosing the Faculty/Staff option and entering in your promo code. You may also get free tickets at the door by presenting your MC ID.
Please direct box office questions to: (740) 376-4696
Fundraiser Dinner - Washington County Fairgrounds
Pulled Pork & Chicken Fundraiser Dinner // Donations to support the Washington County Fairgrounds
Raffle, Silent & Live Acutions, Side Raffle, Kids Activities
Adults: $15.00 // Kids: $5.00 // 4 and under: Free
Chicago The Musical
Presented by The Theatre at Marietta College…
In roaring twenties Chicago, aspiring chorus girl Roxie Hart and fading vaudeville star Velma Kelley each face trial for murder. The two "Merry Murderesses" vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal. This deliciously lurid tale of adultery, murder, and justice as show-biz features a killer score and knock-‘em dead dance numbers.
Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Based on the play by Maurice Dallas Watkins
Script adaptation by David Thompson
This musical is not intended for children under 12 and contains: talks of murder, death, implied sex, and gun violence.
TICKET POLICY
Tickets to all MC Theatre productions are sold through Yapsody.
Marietta College Students, Faculty and Staff can receive free tickets to all MC Theatre productions.
Students: Beginning an hour before the performance, you may receive a free ticket at the door by presenting your MC ID. No reservations.
Faculty and Staff: You may reserve 2 free tickets through Yapsody by choosing the Faculty/Staff option and entering in your promo code. You may also get free tickets at the door by presenting your MC ID.
Please direct box office questions to: (740) 376-4696
The Castle's School of Magic & Wizardry: First Year Student Session
Those interested in honing their magical abilities and knowledge of magical history can enroll now!
The Castle’s School of Magic and Wizardry is open! Those interested in honing their magical abilities and knowledge of magical history can enroll now. Students will be divided into three houses and will have the chance to attend three classes. Care of Magical Creatures, History of Magic, and Astronomy will be taught by three of the school’s renowned professors. Snacks and opportunities for faculty and students to mingle will be provided before classes begin and after school has concluded.
Recommended Ages 10+ . This event is for all ages . Our content will be structured for ages 10 and above . Families, friend groups, and all are welcome .)
Enrollment Fee: $40; Castle members: $36
Members Use Discount Code: memberprice
Reservations required by Wed., Feb. 26 . Enrollment is limited.
Here’s what you need to know:
-Whether you are ten, thirty, fifty…or beyond, this fun educational experience is one you won’t want to miss.
-Non-registered parents/guardians may drop off their student at the museum and pick them up at the conclusion of the session. If you intend to stay with your student as a chaperone, you are required to register and pay as a participant. Cross-generational participation and family group attendance is encouraged. This negates the need to attend as a non-participating chaperone.
-48 hours notice is required for refunds.
-Check out other magically themed events being planned by the Washington County Library!
A magically good time!
First Year Student Session: This session is for students whose first time it is to enroll in our school.
First Year Student Session Schedule
09:30am - 9:55am Registration & Mingling
10:00am - 10:10am Welcome from Headmistress Katherine McDaniel & House Sorting
10:10am - 11:50am Class Rotations
Care of Magical Creatures with Professor Jaye Warman
History of Magic with Professor Kyle Yoho
Astronomy with Professor Franci Bolden
11:50pm - 12:00pm Graduation Ceremony
12:00pm - 12:30pm After Class Mingling
School Uniform & Clothing Guidelines
Students enrolling in The Castle’s School of Magic & Wizardry are encouraged to consider wearing our school “uniform.” We’d like you to consider the following uniform guidelines. Please note these are not required - so it won’t inhibit your ability to attend. Also, feel free to wear parts of the uniform - you don’t have to wear everything listed below if you don’t wish to.
Options for students include:
-Black robes
-Black or gray pants or knee length skirts
-White collared shirt worn with:
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-Tie of a solid color
-Sweater or sweater vest of a solid color
-Accessories:
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-Scarf
-Wand (only to be used at the instruction of the professors or Headmistress)
Please no bookbag, totebag, or other bags to be carried between classes. Purses can be carried. Bringing toys or other items which may cause classroom disruption is also prohibited.
No specialty costumes, such as popular wizards or other fictional characters, will be permitted.
About the Mingling Sessions & Wizarding Snacks
Noted in the schedule is time before and after each session to mingle with fellow students and the school’s faculty and staff. Wizardly refreshments such as pumpkin juice, butterbeer, and an assortment of sweet treats will be available at these times. The mingling session following graduation is open for students to show their parent or guardian the classrooms and to discuss what they learned.
Please note allergies on the registration form.
Mid-Ohio Valley Empty Bowls Luncheon 2025
The Empty Bowls Luncheon concept began in Michigan in 1990-91 by an art teacher and other community members as a pleasurable means by which the citizens of the area can gather to eat a deliciously simple meal (for us it is homemade soups, bread, and freshly-baked cookies) while donating money to supply food to the pantries.
We are very excited to be able to host another Empty Bowls event to help support the local food pantries in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
For only a $15.00 donation (Children ages 6-12 $10.00. Children ages 5 and under are free), each attendee will receive lunch and a unique bowl made by area students, potters, or hobbyists.
Caroline Putnam, who started our local program in 2001, would be heartened to observe the community members, churches, colleges, and The Marietta Community Foundation working together to eradicate food insecurity.
Please help us support our local food pantries and our community.
The Empty Bowls event is known for providing delicious soups donated by local restaurants and for distributing handmade bowls provided by artisans and students from the area. There will also be a silent auction to participate in during this luncheon.
Location:
First United Methodist Church
304 W. 5th Street Williamstown, WV
Minimum donation:
$15.00 for adults
$10.00 for children 12 and under
**All donations are distributed among the local food pantries**
Lowell Elementary Spring Bag Bingo 2025
We are excited to announce our annual 2025 Spring Bag Bingo!
Doors will open for General Admission at 12:00pm with the first game beginning at 1:00pm. Doors oprn for Early Bird ticket holders at 11:30.
50/50 drawing
**Country Store**
**Concessions**
**Local vendors**
Ticket prices are as follows:
Early bird: $20
At the door: $25
Information on how and when to purchase tickets will be coming so. Please follow the event to see all information! All Early Bird ticket holders will be entered into a special drawing!
Extra daubers and cards will be available for purchase at the door.
To keep with the standards and rules of our bingo licensing…
no one under the age of 18 will be permitted to enter the building!
no electronic form of payment will be accepted
(We do accept cash and checks made out to: Lowell Elementary PTO)
All proceeds benefit the Lowell Elementary school students! Thank you for your continued support!
Belpre Homecoming Designer Purse & Cash Bingo
Belpre Homecoming Designer Purse and Cash Bingo
Get ready for an afternoon of festive fun and great prizes at the Designer Purse and Cash Bingo benefiting Belpre Homecoming 2025!
• Date: Saturday, March 8th
• Time: 3-5 PM (Doors open at 2 PM)
• Location: Belpre Bingo Hall
• Tickets: $20 for 20 games
• Ticket Sales: Available at Healthy Hustle and The Flower Daddy starting 2/4
What to Expect:
• Fabulous designer purses and cash prizes!
• Country Store, 50/50 Raffle, Concessions, and more!
• We will have pull tabs available
Age: 18 and older to play
All proceeds go towards Belpre Homecoming 2025.
Bring your friends and family for a day of excitement and support our community!
American Red Cross Blood Drive
A single drop of your blood could be a drop of life for someone else. Donate blood and give someone a chance to live.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption
Social Hall, 506 4th St. Marietta, Oh.
Monday, March 10th 12:00 to 6:00 pm.
Please call Judy McCoy at (740) 516-8571 to set up a time for your appointment. Or you can sign-up online at RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Marietta to schedule a time.
Give in March for a $10 Gift Card by email & successful donations get A1C testing. rcblood.org/March
Blood drive is sponsored by Catholic Women in Action (CWC)
Fearing Township Volunteer Fire Department Annual March Dinner
Join us for our Annual March Dinner! Menu will be Chicken or Ham with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, bread and your choice of a dessert. Coffee and Tea are provided.
Adults $10.00
Child - $6.00
HSOV 20th Fur Ball "Howling 20's"
HSOV 20th Fur Ball "Howling 20's"
Saturday, March 29, 2025
7:00PM - Midnight
Marietta Shrine Club, 249 Pennsylvania Ave.
Heavy Appetizers, Silent Auction, 50/50 Drawing & More
Featuring DJ Mixar and DJ Correct
Individual Tickets $45
Reserved 8-Seat Table $380
Tickets available at hsov.org
RenegadeMonsterTrucks.com
Monster Trucks as seen on TV! Return to Marietta, OH for 2 huge shows. Saturday April 19, 2025. Performances at 12:30 & 7pm.
Come early for the FREE Party in the pits and take pictures with the Renegades!
Limited, Early bird tickets are on-sale NOW for only $10. That's a 25% savings.
www.RenegadeMonsterTrucks.com for more info/details and to reserve your spot!
RenegadeMonsterTrucks.com
Monster Trucks as seen on TV! Return to Marietta, OH for 2 huge shows. Saturday April 19, 2025. Performances at 12:30 & 7pm.
Come early for the FREE Party in the pits and take pictures with the Renegades!
Limited, Early bird tickets are on-sale NOW for only $10. That's a 25% savings.
www.RenegadeMonsterTrucks.com for more info/details and to reserve your spot!
The Carnival of Creatures
Jungle Jam’s Carnival of Creatures
Live Reptile Show and much more.
Chicago The Musical
Presented by The Theatre at Marietta College…
In roaring twenties Chicago, aspiring chorus girl Roxie Hart and fading vaudeville star Velma Kelley each face trial for murder. The two "Merry Murderesses" vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal. This deliciously lurid tale of adultery, murder, and justice as show-biz features a killer score and knock-‘em dead dance numbers.
Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Based on the play by Maurice Dallas Watkins
Script adaptation by David Thompson
This musical is not intended for children under 12 and contains: talks of murder, death, implied sex, and gun violence.
TICKET POLICY
Tickets to all MC Theatre productions are sold through Yapsody.
Marietta College Students, Faculty and Staff can receive free tickets to all MC Theatre productions.
Students: Beginning an hour before the performance, you may receive a free ticket at the door by presenting your MC ID. No reservations.
Faculty and Staff: You may reserve 2 free tickets through Yapsody by choosing the Faculty/Staff option and entering in your promo code. You may also get free tickets at the door by presenting your MC ID.
Please direct box office questions to: (740) 376-4696
Oak Grove Fire & EMS Pancake Breakfast
Come out to the Oak Grove Fire Department and enjoy a wonderful homemade breakfast with your first responders. Lets show our support for all the women and men do for our community, and have a great meal too.
The cost of this event is “donation”.
Chicago The Musical
Presented by The Theatre at Marietta College…
In roaring twenties Chicago, aspiring chorus girl Roxie Hart and fading vaudeville star Velma Kelley each face trial for murder. The two "Merry Murderesses" vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal. This deliciously lurid tale of adultery, murder, and justice as show-biz features a killer score and knock-‘em dead dance numbers.
Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Based on the play by Maurice Dallas Watkins
Script adaptation by David Thompson
This musical is not intended for children under 12 and contains: talks of murder, death, implied sex, and gun violence.
TICKET POLICY
Tickets to all MC Theatre productions are sold through Yapsody.
Marietta College Students, Faculty and Staff can receive free tickets to all MC Theatre productions.
Students: Beginning an hour before the performance, you may receive a free ticket at the door by presenting your MC ID. No reservations.
Faculty and Staff: You may reserve 2 free tickets through Yapsody by choosing the Faculty/Staff option and entering in your promo code. You may also get free tickets at the door by presenting your MC ID.
Please direct box office questions to: (740) 376-4696
69th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Days
Join us for pancakes, sausages and drinks on Friday, February 7th, 11am - 1:30pm and 5 - 7pm and Saturday, February 8th, 7am - 2pm and 4 - 7pm
Silent Auction
Raffle Items
$10 per ticket in advance (see a Kiwanian or you can purchase tickets from Peoples News on Putnum St. Marietta); $12 at door
Children 5 and under free with ticket holder
Snowed In Super Saturday at the Beverly Library
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