Community Events
If you have a public event that you would like to have shared on our list, please email details to info@wcso84.us, include “Community Events” in your subject line. While we may not be able to share all events, we will do the best we can. Please submit your events at least seven days in advance of the event, include the date, time, location and a brief description.
15th Annual Salem Twp VFD Dinner & Drawing
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
Belpre Area Veterans Food Drive
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):
The Great Pumpkin Hunt Annual Fundraiser
Join us for an evening full of fun raising money for Wasco, Inc.!
Marietta IHOP's 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat
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.
Zonta Fall Unique Boutique
Zonta Fall Unique Boutique Clothing Sale - Gently used clothing, coates, shoes, handbags, and more…
Recovery Walk
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.
Dachshund Derby
Sign up for the races here: https://form.jotform.com/250294031293148
Join us for a day of Dachshund fun!!!
Calling all dashing dachshunds and their devoted owners!
49th Ohio River Sternwheel Festival
Join Us for the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival in Marietta, Ohio!
Mark your calendars!
The Ohio River Sternwheel Festival returns the weekend after Labor Day for another exciting year of family-friendly fun along the beautiful Ohio River in historic Marietta, Ohio. Enjoy a weekend packed with: Live entertainment and music, Spectacular fireworks display, Sternwheeler boat showcases, Food vendors, Family activities and more! Admission is FREE! Bring the whole family and celebrate one of the region’s most beloved traditions.
Stay Updated. Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates, or visit our website to see what’s in store this year: www.sternwheel.org
Community Resource Fair
Join us for a FREE Community Resource Fair, hosted by GoPacks and sponsored by The Marietta Times. There will be something for everyone - children, families, individuals, seniors, & veterans. The event will include a FREE Farmer's Market, FREE children's books and more.
43rd Annual Auction Benefiting Eve, Inc.
Eve is hosting our annual auction on August 22nd at the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta, Ohio.
Silent auction begins at 6pm with a live auction to follow.
Tickets are $30 per person
$250 for a table of 10 people
Devola Volunteer Fire Company Ice Cream Social
Uncle Dan’s Ice Cream, shopping at the Country Store, Raffle Items, face painting, delicious food and live music from Pickin on Country
Mighty Muskingum River Raft Race!
Sunday, Check-in at Noon, Racing Begins 1PM
Start Location: Muskingum Boat Ramp @ Indian Acres Park
Finish Line: Harmar Bridge
This epic build your own raft race will take place on the Lower Muskingum River. The event is a great team building exercise, creative summer project, and/or a great way to promote your business/organization. The race was started in the 70s by a local United States Junior Chamber group and continued on as a highlighted event during RTA for several years. The race hasn't been held for many years but RTA now officially runs the event! There is a singles category for 1 rider boats and a group category for boats of 2 or more riders. Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each category.
Check out https://www.eventbrite.com/.../mighty-muskingum-river... for additional details including how to register.
For more festival information, visit our Facebook page or www.rtafest.com
Belpre Purple Heart-Agent Orange Awareness Week
August 7th is National Purple Heart Recognition Day & August 10th is National Agent Orange Awareness Day. Beginning August 3 thru August 12, luminaries will be lit to honor and support the Veterans who have received a Purple Heart and (or) suffering from exposure to Agent Orange. The Belpre Area Veterans are looking for \"Luminary Sponsors\". You can Honor your loved one(s) or another Veteran with a donation of $5.00 per luminary. Each luminary will be tagged with the veteran\'s Name & Branch of Service. The luminaries will be placed around and along the Veterans Honor Walk and adjoining sidewalks in Howes Grove Park. The funds raised will go towards these and other veterans’ programs.
Location: Belpre Veterans' Honor Walk - Howe's Grove Park - 1614 Washington Blvd Belpre, OH 45714
Contact:
Eric Clark: 757-567-6698 / president@belpreareaveterans.org
Bob Hadfield: vice-president@belpreareaveterans.org
Bill Harpold: 740-336-9778 / historian@belpreareaveterans.org
Mike Dye: 740-350-3919 / treasurerbav@belpreareaveterans.org
Corn Roast at the Post
Stop by Post 750 for some delicious food, live music, raffles, kids activities and more!
Belpre Homecoming
Join us for our 93rd annual Belpre Homecoming! We have a lot of new events this year. Our kick off is Thursday July 31st!
Little Hocking Fire & Rescue Ice Cream Social
A parade at 4 pm will kick things off, followed by food, live entertainment, inflatables for the kids, Kona Ice, raffles, ice cream and ending with a fireworks display at dusk. come join us!
2025 BrAva Golf Outing
Help us find a cure while having fun on the course!
Join us for the 10th BrAva Golf Outing!
When: July 26, 2025
Check-in: 7 a.m.
Scramble: 8 a.m.
Where: Lakeside Golf Course
Monetary prizes go to the top two teams and a random team. Skill prizes and skins will be awarded. Snacks on the course and a chicken lunch will also be provided.
To register a team (four people, total $340, includes 18 holes, carts, mulligans and food) OR sponsor a hole, send an email to bravacares@gmail.com.
YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR TEAM VIA EMAIL!
Those wishing to pay electronically may do so through PayPal to bravacares@gmail.com, or checks may be mailed to BrAva at P.O. Box 535, Marietta, OH 45750. We also gladly accept monetary donations.
To date, BrAva has donated more than $700,000 to CureSearch and local families affected by childhood cancer.
Thank you for your support!
No outside alcoholic beverages permitted. Teams limited to the first 36 teams registered.
Lowell Adams VFD Ice Cream Social
Bring your chair and come enjoy a night of fun with us while supporting your Fire Department.
#mymarietta Music Festival
Join us Saturday, July 20th for our inaugural #mymarietta Music Festival. With three stages located throughout downtown Marietta there is sure to be music for everyone.
Family Fun Day & Vendor Show
Join us for a day of family fun! There will be fun activities for the kids, food trucks, vendors, a petting zoo and more.
Admission will be at the 339 gate only.
Interested vendors should fill out the application that is pinned to the event feed or contact one of the hosts if you need the application mailed or emailed.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Warren FFA, local youth organization and more.
710 Day
Celebrate 710 Day with Us!
710 Colegate Drive | July 10 | 5–7 PM
RSVP & Additional Details: wsco.edu/710day
Located at 710 Colegate Drive in Marietta, our campus isn’t just where we work. It’s a place where futures begin, friendships grow, and goals become reality. On July 10 (7/10), we’re opening our doors to celebrate all that we’ve built together and to welcome you in.
710 Day brings together everything WSCO stands for — education, opportunity, and community. Whether you're exploring your future, reconnecting with campus, or simply celebrating the role WSCO plays in our region, this day is for you.
What to Expect:
Campus Tours
Hands-On Activities in Health & Sciences
Guided Nature Walks on the WSCO Trails
FAFSA Help & Financial Aid Q&A
Admissions Assistance
Tour Our Newly Renovated Labs
Enjoy Snacks – Ice Cream & Hot Dogs While You Explore Campus
This event is FREE and open to everyone — no RSVP required to attend.
However, guests who do RSVP AND attend will be entered into a drawing for a WSCO prize basket, including a $50 Amazon gift card!
Come see how WSCO works for our students, our community, and YOU. We can’t wait to welcome you!
RSVP & Additional Details: wsco.edu/710day
238th Anniversary of the Northwest Territory Ordinance of 1787 Celebration
238th Anniversary of the Northwest Territory Ordinance of 1787 Celebration
Muskingum Park, Marietta, Washington County, Ohio
“Honoring the Birth of Education in America"
The 238th Anniversary of the Ordinance of 1787 Celebration Committee wishes to invite the public to our free program at 10:30am, Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the Start Westward Monument in East Muskingum Park, 319 Front Street, Marietta, Ohio, 45750.
Paul LaRue, President of the Ohio State Board of Education & Retired Teacher, will delve into the profound impact of Article #3 of the Northwest Ordinance and its lasting legacy on public education in America.
The Land Ordinance of 1785 provided the land, and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provided the framework and encouragement for the establishment of education in the Northwest Territory, with Marietta and the Ohio Company playing a vital role in the practical implementation of this policy. These ordinances are the first instances of Congress providing support to education in the United States of America!
It's fascinating to consider that these foundational steps towards promoting education were taken before the Constitution and Bill of Rights were established. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was passed unanimously by the Congress of the Confederation, July 13, 1787!!!
Join us on July 9th to commemorate this pivotal moment in American history!
Note: From 10-10:30am - Guests are invited to join in at the monument with music and refreshments! At the First Congregational Church, the “Church of the Pioneers” bell ringing of the carillon will be performed with various patriotic tunes. Guests are invited to climb the steps into the bell tower to watch as Sean Lofty operates the wooden levers to engage the chimes.
Note: This is an outdoor event under the temporary protective shelter covering the monument, in case of rain, the First Congregational Church at 318 Front Street, Marietta, OH 45750 (For additional program information, contact jean.yost@gmail.com or 740-336-8060)
History Camp: Settlement & Progress 1800-1820
Travel back in time with a 5-day camp filled with historic hands-on activities for students in grades 3rd-6th.
Independence Day Family Picnic - AmVets Post 1788 of Marietta, Ohio
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Second annual AMVETS Independence Day Family Picnic. Free.
Carfit: Marietta
Register for a 20-minute check up to ensure the safest “fit” for older drivers and their vehicles: 1-800-331-2644 ext. 6
GoPacks 10 Year Bash
2025 marks a big year for GoPacks. It marks:
10 years providing nutritious food to local students
10 years providing educational opportunities for local families
10 years connecting families with local resources
10 years of Community Helping Community
MidOhio Valley Multicultural Festival
The MOV Multi-Cultural Festival, which has been held in Parkersburg, WV since 1996, will be held in Belpre, Ohio this year.
"Pack the Bin" Team Bradley and Leveling the Playing Field
We are excited to invite the community to our "Pack the Bin" event, hosted in partnership with the Team Bradley Fund and Leveling the Playing Field, Inc.
Friday, June 20th, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting at 2:00 PM with the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce
Devola Soccer Complex: 1350 River Road, Marietta, Ohio 45750
We’re asking the community to come together and donate gently used sports equipment — items that will empower local kids with the gear they need to play, grow, and thrive. As the bin fills, local schools, youth programs, and nonprofits will be able to apply through LPF to receive the donated equipment.
This initiative was brought to the Mid-Ohio Valley by Tammi Bradley and her daughters, Emmie and Gabby, through the Team Bradley Fund, created in memory of their husband and father, Mark Bradley. Mark was a beloved coach and mentor who believed deeply in the power of sports to shape young lives. His legacy of encouragement and service lives on through this project.
Whether you’re bringing equipment, showing support, or just wanting to be part of something good happening in our community - we would love to see you there!
Learn more: https://www.mcfohio.org/.../community-invited-to-join...