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Friday, August 14 Route 40 Band, Bethlehem Park, 5-6:15 p.m. Jim Berze, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6 p.m. New Age Adenas, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. MSM, Wheeling Park Amphitheater, 7 p.m. The Muddle, Prima Marina, Moundsville, 7 p.m. Saturday, August 15 The Trainjumpers, Heritage Port (Mountaineer Brewfest), Wheeling, 4:30-6 p.m. North to Nashville, Heritage Port (Mountaineer Brewfest), Wheeling, 6:30-8 p.m. MSM, Route 40 LumberJaxe, Belmont, 7 p.m. Gregg Molnar, Lakeview Cantina at Oglebay, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. Tongue 'N Cheek Lite, Black Sheep Vineyard, ...

New Good Zoo Director to Visit Newcomers Club

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WHEELING – The Newcomers Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at Generations Restaurant, 338 National Road, Wheeling. The guest speaker for August will be Amy Rutherford, the new director of Oglebay Good Zoo. Rutherford will discuss plans for the zoo, including the new Gary E. West Pridelands habitat and lodging. Any woman new or returning to the area is welcome to join the group for its monthly luncheon. Anyone interested in attending should call Jan at 304-280-4270 by the Monday before the meeting.

Next Program Highlights Founding Women of the American Revolution

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WHEELING – The Ohio County Public Library's next Lunch With Books program will explore some of the founding women of the American Revolution. The program will take place at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the library in downtown Wheeling. For America 250, Dr. Anne Marie Lofaso, Professor of Law at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where she teaches labor law and constitutional law, will introduce some of the many women whose work and courage helped shape the American Revolution but rarely appear in our textbooks. From printers and spies to business owners, soldiers and ...

Robotic Pets Can Provide Comfort to Elderly Seniors

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Dear Savvy Senior, My mother, who has dementia, recently moved into an assisted living facility that doesn’t allow pets. I’m thinking about getting her a robotic pet to cheer her up. Are they worth it, and if so, which one do you recommend? – Inquiring Daughter Dear Inquiring, It’s completely natural to want to bring a little furry joy into your mom’s life. Moving into a new home without her pets can be tough, and sometimes even a small companion can make a big difference. Robotic pets – lifelike, interactive companions – can brighten the days of seniors with ...

Learn Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

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WHEELING – The speaker at the Tuesday, Aug. 11, meeting of the Ohio County Master Gardeners will be Takako Sachse. She will be demonstrating Ikebana, the classic Japanese art of flower arranging. The meeting will be held 6:30 p.m., at Vance Memorial Church, 905 National Road. Takako Sachse is a certified instructor of Sogetsu Ikebana School, and has been a long-time member of Sogetsu Pittsburgh where Reiko Nakajima and Atsumi Sewell are principal instructors who conduct the study group. Currently a major project is exhibited at Carnegie Museum of Art where you are greeted by ...

Wheeling Heritage Welcomes McGregor as Director of Programming

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WHEELING — Wheeling Heritage is excited to welcome Ellery McGregor as its new director of programming. McGregor will oversee many of the organization's signature programs and events, including Show of Hands, Partnership Grants, Handmade Holiday, FidoFest, Volunteer Wheeling, gallery ...