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Crosscurrents Exhibit To Open at Stifel Fine Arts

WHEELING — Opening of the 2022 Crosscurrents art exhibition at Oglebay Institute's Stifel Fine Arts Center will take place Thursday, May 12. A free reception begins at 6:30 p.m., and awards will be announced at approximately 7 p.m. For those who cannot attend the awards ceremony in person, the event can be viewed live on the OI Facebook page. Each year, dozens of artists vie for a chance to exhibit in this long-running annual show. A guest juror chooses the works for the exhibit, and cash prizes are awarded to winning artists. Crosscurrents is on display through July 2. Regular ...

Paws For The Cause: A Civil War Dog Story

WHEELING — The Ohio Valley Civil War Roundtable will host storyteller Chris Hart who will relate the experiences of a Civil War Soldier and a dog called Curly. His presentation will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, inside West Virginia’s Independence Hall’s court room in downtown Wheeling. From his historical research, Hart brings to life over 50 historical characters. His works have been featured in several magazines including Ohio Magazine. In addition to the roles he plays, Hart serves as program developer of historic Roscoe Village. A resident of Port Washington, ...

Scholarship Winner To Entertain Music Club

BETHLEHEM — The Thursday Music Club's installation of officers luncheon meeting will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, at CharHouse on The Boulevard in Bethlehem. Officers being installed are: President Suzanne McCormick, Vice President Lynn Welsh, Secretary Judy Szymialis and the treasurer, who will be named by the incoming president. For those planning to attend, there is a fee, and reservations are required. Call Emily Mayer at 304-232-1714 by Monday, May 9, to make a reservation. This is the last meeting for 2021-22. The 2022-23 year begins in September. Chorus ...

Special Activities

Quarter Auction Set in Warwood WHEELING — The Civic League of Warwood will hold a quarter auction at the Warwood Elementary School gymnasium on Saturday, May 7. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the auction will take place from noon to 4 p.m. For tickets or more information, contact Janell Crinkey at 304-639-5493. Newcomers Meeting Slated on Thursday WHEELING — The regular monthly meeting of the Wheeling Newcomers Club will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, at the Wheeling Country Club. The club is open to all new or returning ladies to the Wheeling area. It is a good way to ...

McDonald’s Restaurants To Honor Nurses

PITTSBURGH — McDonald’s owners and operators across the tri-state area are demonstrating their gratitude to professional nurses with some special offers on Nurse Appreciation Day, Thursday, May 12. All nurses in uniform or with ID are invited to visit any participating restaurants in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland to enjoy either a free breakfast, lunch or dinner meal. One free meal per eligible customer will be available at the drive-thru or front counter. The free breakfast meal options are an Egg McMcMuffin or Bacon, Egg and Cheese, which each come with a small ...

ANNUAL VIENNESE WINTER BALL IS HELD

The Viennese Winter Ball, an important fundraiser as well as one of the most elegant social events of the season, recently took place at Glessner Auditorium in Wilson Lodge, Oglebay. The ball generates funds for the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. A highlight of the event is the participation of the Cotillion, featuring eight young women and eight young men, all seniors at area schools, who have volunteered their time for the Wheeling Symphony. Members of the 2022 Cotillion included, in front from left, Kayla Clatterbuck, Marta Ghigo, Abigail Monk, Danyelle Dunlevy, Towne Moores, Isabela ...