Newcomers Club

The Wheeling Newcomers Club will hold a luncheon and meeting at Belmont Hills Country Club, St. Clairsville, at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Bob Murray, board chairman of Murray Energy, will be the guest speaker.

After the program, a luncheon will be served. There is a cost for the meal; a vegetarian option is available. To make a reservation, call 740-707-3755 today.

History Series

“Angels of the Battlefield,” a program set in the Civil War period, will be presented at the Brooke County Historical Museum and Culture Center, 704 Charles St., Wellsburg, at 1 p.m. today.

Robin Jenkins of Reedsville will portray Dr. Mary Walker, an American feminist, suspected spy, prisoner of war and surgeon. Debra Kimball of Follansbee will portray Nancy “Rebel” Hart Douglas, a scout, guide and spy for the Confederacy.

Wheeling Class of ’50

Wheeling High School Class of 1950 will hold its monthly luncheon at Generations Restaurant, 338 National Road, Wheeling, at 1 p.m. Monday.

St. Joseph’s Class of ’54

St. Joseph’s Academy Class of 1954 will hold its monthly luncheon at TJ’s Sports Garden Restaurant, 808 National Road, Wheeling, at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Genealogical Society

The Cumberland Trail Genealogical Society will meet in the St. Clairsville Public Library’s meeting room, 108 W. Main St., at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The program will be a tribute to veterans and will include a patriotic video of the group’s president, Jean Craig, portraying Molly Scott, a pioneer settler of Fort Henry and Lansing. All meetings are free and open to the public.

Sand Hill Club

The Sand Hill Community Educational Outreach Service Club will meet at the home of Becky McCord at noon Tuesday. A business meeting will be conducted after lunch. Sue Bryant will lead the lesson, “Thailand International Student.”

Lunch With Books

Author Chris Rodell will appear at Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library, 52 16th St., Wheeling, at noon Tuesday to discuss his new book, “Growing Up in the Real Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood: Life Lessons from the Heart of Latrobe, Pennsylvania.” The program is free and open to the public.

People’s University

The People’s University series, “Wheeling in Literature,” at the Ohio County Public Library, 52 16th St., Wheeling, at 7 p.m. Tuesday will feature West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman. He will read his poem, “Wheeling at 250,” and selections from writers James Wright and Rebecca Harding Davis. The program is free and open to the public.

Fort Henry Piecemakers

The Fort Henry Piecemakers will meet at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 141 Kruger St., Wheeling. at 7 p.m. Thursday. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m. Diana Landers will demonstrate the making of handkerchief bags.

Book Talk

Authors Gary Rider and Roseanna Keller will appear at the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library, 700 Fifth St., from 4-6 p.m. Thursday to talk about “Marshall CountyPatriots and Heroes: Volume 10.” They also will sign copies of the book. The program is free and open to the public.

Hoagie, Broom Sale

The Wheeling Island Lions Club is holding a hoagie and broom sale. Orders for hoagies are due Thursday.

Hoagies will be made at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 200 S. Penn St., Wheeling, and may be picked up or delivered after 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18. They also can be delivered the morning of Nov. 19. Brooms can be picked up at the church or delivered the next day. To order hoagies or brooms, text or call Lions President Don Rebich at 304-374-5804.

Concert

ArtsLink will present a concert by Trout Fishing in America, an eclectic folk-rock band, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Parlor Theater, Doolin Center, New Martinsville. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, call 304-455-2278.

Pierogie, Cabbage Roll Sale

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 4136 Jacob St., Wheeling, is holding a holiday pierogie and cabbage roll sale. The last date for placing Thanksgiving orders is Friday. The last day for picking up an order is Nov. 22.

The last date for placing Christmas orders is Dec. 13. The last day for picking up an order is Dec. 20.

Book Review

The first book review of the year for the Woman’s Club of Wheeling will be presented at 11 a.m. Nov. 15 at Monument Place, 91 Kruger St., Wheeling. Nancy Ellen Rice O’Leary will review “First Mothers” by Bonnie Angelo. It will be the 11th review she has given for the club.

O’Leary is a past president of the club and of the Northern District of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of West Virginia. She is a former teacher in Ohio County Schools.

Dungeons & Dragons Club

A Dungeons & Dragons Club for adults will meet at the Brooke County Public Library, 945 Main St., Wellsburg, from 6-9 p.m. Monday and Nov. 25. Registration is not required.

Computer Help

Computer help will be offered at the Brooke County Public Library, 844 Main St., Follansbee, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Tuesday and at the main library, 945 Main St., Wellsburg, from 4-5 p.m. Tuesday. Registration is required by calling 304-737-1551.

Fall Event

The Brooke County Friends of the Library will hold a fall event at 6 p.m. Thursday in the River Room of the main library, 945 Main St., Wellsburg. Kenneth J. Serfass will portray Ulysses S. Grant. The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Lunch & Movie

The Brooke County Public Library, 945 Main St., Wellsburg, will show “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw,” rated PG-13, at noon Friday. To reserve a seat, call 304-737-1551.

Share Support Group

Share, a support group open to anyone coping with fetal loss, will meet at Wheeling Hospital’s conference room C at 6 p.m. Monday. For more information, call 304-243-6367.

Blood Cancer Support Group

Wheeling Hospital’s blood cancer support group will meet in conference room D at 6 p.m. Wednesday. For more information or to register, call 412-395-2882.

Compiled by

Linda Comins