Staci Stephen, executive director of the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley, and Kirke Porterfield, owner of Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream, are ready for the United Way’s Celebrity Scoopers fundraising tour. (Photo Provided)

WHEELING — Get ready for a sweet summer treat with a generous scoop of community spirit as the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley is proud to announce the return of its popular Celebrity Scoopers fundraiser — with an exciting twist.

This year, Celebrity Scoopers is going on the road, bringing well-known local figures to scoop ice cream across multiple locations in the Ohio Valley in the counties that the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley serves to support local families and programs.

Community members are invited to join in the fun and help raise funds by purchasing delicious ice cream served by local celebrities. The event will take place on the following dates and locations:

∫ June 3 from noon to 3 p.m. — Flurry’s Ice Cream and Sweets, Moundsville

∫ June 5 from 4-7 p.m. — Fun in the Ville with Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream, Barnesville

∫ June 13 from 6-8 p.m. — Kickoff to Summer Fun at Stalder’s Family Creamery, New Martinsville

∫ June 18-20 from 1-4 p.m. — Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream, St. Clairsville

∫ June 27 from noon to 3 p.m. — In front of Waterfront Hall, Wheeling, with Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream

“Each scoop served helps build stronger communities across the Upper Ohio Valley,” said Staci Stephen, executive director of United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley. “We’re excited to bring this event to multiple locations and partner with amazing local businesses and leaders who care deeply about the Ohio Valley.”

Special thanks to this year’s event sponsors, Visit Wheeling and Edward Jones — Daniel Young, Joe’s Tire, Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream, Stalder’s Family Creamery and Flurry’s Ice Cream, for making this mobile scoopathon possible.

The United Way is also grateful to the Premier and Annual Sponsors that support the United Way all year long: WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital and Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Berger and Green, Covestro, Comcast, EQT, Expand Energy, Harvey Goodman Realtor, Goodman Properties, Comcast, Williams Energy, Wheeling Island Hotel-Racetrack-Casino, Westlake, Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration, Belmont Savings Bank, The Health Plan and MPLX.

Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a cool treat, meet local celebrities and support a great cause. All proceeds benefit the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley’s efforts to fund critical programs that improve lives throughout the region. For more information, visit www.unitedwayuov.org or follow us on Facebook for updates and a full list of scoopers.

The United Way supports 30 programs and is at the forefront of advocating for nonprofit organizations in the Ohio Valley, promoting giving and encouraging volunteerism. To see a full list of the celebrities, look up the Celebrity Scoopers Facebook event page or go to unitedwayuov.org.