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What’s Going On This Weekend

SATURDAY, JUNE 13-SUNDAY, JUNE 14 SATURDAY, JUNE 13 FAMILY FAMILY STORY TIME OFFERED — The Ohio County Public Library, 52 16th St., Wheeling, will host Family Story Time at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13. The 30-minute program includes stories, songs and crafts for children and families. Admission is free. SECRET KITCHENS TOUR RETURNS — Oglebay Institute's Mansion Museum, 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, will host its Secret Kitchens of Wheeling Tour and Gourmet Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 13. The self-guided tour features some of the area's most distinctive kitchens and includes an ...

Library Celebrates ‘Bloomsday’ on Tuesday

WHEELING – The Ohio County Public Library's next Lunch With Books program will mark its third annual “Bloomsday,” a celebration of the novel “Ulysses,” the character Leopold Bloom and all things related to Irish author, James Joyce. The “Lunch With Bloom” program will take place at noon on Tuesday, June 16, at the library in downtown Wheeling. Attendees are encouraged to wear period dress (1904-ish) or to dress like a character from any of Joyce's books. There will be prizes for best dressed, and Midge’s Hotdog cart will be parked just outside.

Miriam Chapter of Order of the Easter Star Installs Officers

WHEELING – Patricia L. (Patty) Vermillion and W. James (Jim) Shannon will be installed as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron of Miriam Chapter No. 1, Order of the Eastern Star, on Tuesday, June 16, at the Shrine Center, Monument Place, Elm Grove, following the regular chapter meeting at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Vermillion is retired from Wheeling Hospital and First Choice America Federal Credit Union, and is a member of the Newbridge Church. She is a Past Matron of Miriam Chapter, Past Grand Representative of North Carolina in West Virginia, and Past Grand Chaplain of West Virginia. She has two ...

Marx Toy and Train Convention Coming

WHEELING – The annual Marx Toy and Train Convention is in its 27th year and is better than ever, with numerous vendors with all types of items. The event will take place at the Kruger Street Toy and Trian Museum in Elm Grove from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 19, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20. There will be everything from play sets to trains, there is even a whole room dedicated to Johnny West. There will be talks about the history of some of the toys and the Marx company. There will also be a concession stand open if guests get hungry. Registration is still ...

Ascension of Ink Tattoo Fest

TRIADELPHIA — The first annual Ascension of Ink Tattoo Fest will take over the Highlands Sports Complex on the weekend of June 12-14, bringing together more than 150 tattoo artists, live entertainment and vendors for a one-of-a-kind, all-ages weekend in the Ohio Valley. Hosted by Breaking ...

What’s Going On This Weekend

SATURDAY, JUNE 6-SUNDAY, JUNE 7 SATURDAY FAMILY FAMILY STORY TIME OFFERED — The Ohio County Public Library, 52 16th St., Wheeling, will host Family Story Time at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6. The 30-minute program includes stories, songs and crafts for children and families. SNACKABLE STORIES SERIES CONTINUES — The Public Market, 1401 Main St., Wheeling, will host Snackable Stories from 11 a.m. to noon June 6. Children will prepare spaghetti and meatballs before enjoying a reading of “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.” Admission is $10 per child and includes one ...