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Ongoing Adult basic education and general educational development (GED) classes, at West Virginia Northern Community College, B&O Building, Room 209, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday or 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Also at Hazel-Atlas Building, noon to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free. 304-233-5900, ext. 4219. Bellaire Toy Museum, 4597 Noble St., Bellaire, noon-7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, featuring LEGO toys. $8 for adults, $6 for children, free for children 4 and under. 740-671-8891. www.toymuseum.us Benedum Planetarium at Oglebay Park, Wheeling, “The Planets,’’ 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily, June through Labor Day; “Matinee Laser Show,” 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. daily, June through Labor Day; $3 for nonmember adults/$1.75 for nonmember children; $2.50 for member adults/$1.25 for member children. In addition, “Summer Night Skies,” 7 p.m. Wednesdays June 11-Aug. 13, $3 adults, $2 children 12 and under; and “Country Lasers,” 8 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, June 22 through Aug. 2, $3.50 for zoo members, $5 nonmembers. 304-243-4030. www.oglebay-resort.com/goodzoo Child immunization walk-in clinic, for children birth to 18 years, Belmont County Health Dept., 68501 Bannock Road, Ohio 331, St. Clairsville. Free. 740-695-1202, ext. 12. Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley, 10th and Main streets, Wheeling. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, open by appointment for birthday parties, class groups, etc. Group rates and family memberships available. Admission fee. 304-214-5437. www.cmovkids.org Family Bible Study, at the home of Holly Boyd, Christian professional organizer, author and speaker, every Friday at 7 p.m. Call 740-757-2944 for directions. Good Zoo at Oglebay Park, Wheeling, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Memorial Day (stays open an hour later in June); $7 for adults, $5.50 for 3-12, free for children 2 and under and members; train ride, $2 (weekends only). Zoo Summer Camps, for ages 4-18, for information and registration, visit the Web site. 304-243-4030. www.oglebay-resort.com/goodzoo. Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex, 801 Jefferson Ave., 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday; includes Adena burial mound and artifacts, Delf Norona Museum, art exhibits, educational programs. $3 for adults, $2 for students. Current program and exhibit: “Mayflowers at the Mound,” tissue paper craft, free, through June 15; “Paintings by Hilda,” through June 15. 304-843-4128 or 800-CALLWVA (225-5982), www.wvculture.org/sites/gravecreek.html Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum, 144 Kruger St., Wheeling. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children ages 10-17, free for children under 10. Current exhibits: “Monopoly,” through June 27; “Transportation Nation,” through July 6. 304-242-8133. www.toyandtrain.com. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), 7 p.m. Thursdays, at Flushing United Methodist Church, 740-968-3664. Child care provided. Oglebay Institute Mansion Museum and Glass Museum, Oglebay Park, Wheeling, featuring 13 period rooms, the Wymer General Store and Sinclair Pharmacy collections; the glass museum houses the Northwood Gallery and the Sweeney Punch Bowl and features glassblowing demonstrations and walk-in workshops. The museums are open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Current exhibit: “Asian Gardens of the 1920s: The Travels of Elizabeth K. Roys,” through July 13. Admission fee. Summer program through Labor Day, History Scavenger Hunt, for ages 6-10, every Wednesday, registration required. 304-242-7272. Schrader Environmental Education Center at Oglebay Park, Wheeling, featuring nature, bird watching, butterfly gardens, educational programs and hiking trails. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Free (programs may have a fee). Summer programs through Labor Day: pottery painting, campfires, Snake Tales, guided nature tours, watercolor workshops, Astronomy in the Park and more. 304-242-6855. Stifel Fine Arts Center, 1330 National Road, Wheeling, featuring the Hart Galleries and changing art exhibitions; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Free.Current exhibits: “Crosscurrents,” through May 23; “Marking Time,” featuring Anne Foreman with Jim and William Haizlett, June 5-July 11. 304-242-7700. Summer Sunday Concert Series, Anne Kuchinka Amphitheatre, Oglebay Park, Wheeling, 7 p.m. Sundays. Free. 304-243-4010. Toe Tappin’ Tuesdays concerts, Garden Park, Warwood, Wheeling, 7 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays in June, July and August. Free. Toe Tappin’ Tuesdays Too concerts, Wheeling Park Amphitheater, 7 p.m., first and third Tuesdays in June, July and August. Free. Tumblin’ Tots, children’s fitness and play center, Village Plaza, 1048 East Bethlehem Blvd., Wheeling. Babysitting drop-off, birthday parties, play classes and open play, for ages 10 and under. Open play and drop-off hours: noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon to 9 p.m. Friday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Every Friday: Parent Survival Night, child care for ages 18 months to 2 years from 6-9 p.m.; $15 per child (family rates available). Memberships available. Admission and class fees. 304-242-2280. www.tumblintots.com Wheeling Waterfront Wedensdays concerts, Wheeling Heritage Port, 7:30 p.m., June 4-Aug. 27. Free. http://wheeling events.org MAY
Friday, May 2 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), at Harbor of Hope Church, St. Clairsville, 6:30 p.m. Child care provided. For information, call 740-695-2922. Wednesday, May 7 Pinata making, at the Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley, 10th and Main streets, Wheeling, all day, call 304-214-5437. Museum admission.
Mother’s Day gift craft, at the Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley, 10th and Main streets, Wheeling, all day, call 304-214-5437. Museum admission. Kentucky Derby, to benefit Wheeling Catholic Elementary School, at Wheeling Artisan Center, 1400 Main St., Wheeling, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10 National Astronomy Day celebration, Cardinal Shelter, Brooke Hills Park, 7 p.m. National Astronomy Day activities, at the Benedeum Planetarium and Good Zoo, Oglebay Park, Wheeling, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; night sky observation at Schrader Center, 7:30-10 p.m., weather permitting. For information, call the Benedum Planetarium, 304-243-4034.
Wednesday, May 14 Science in Science Fiction Club, discussion of the science in science fiction movies, sponsored by the West Liberty State College SMART Center, second floor of the Warwood Center, 1610 Warwood Ave., Wheeling, 6 p.m. For movie titles and information, visit www.smartcenter.org. Free. MUMS Plus, a fellowship group for working mothers, at Flushing Alliance Church, 431 E. High St., Flushing, 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, visit www.ohiomums.com or call Charlene, 740-484-9003.
Friday, May 16 ASTROLABE Astronomy Club and StarWatch, Cardinal Shelter, Brooke Hills Park, Wellsburg; meeting at 7 p.m., StarWatch at 8 p.m. All age groups welcome; snacks and refreshments provided. The Linsly School Spring Concert and Art Show, Wheeling, 7 p.m. Wheeling Symphony Masterworks Concert, “Fascinating French,” at John Marshall Performing Arts Center, Glen Dale, 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18 BBQ Festival and Crafts Fair, plus mini-golf tournament, Brooke Hills Park, Wellsburg.
Saturday, May 17 Oglebay Institute Summer Kickoff, at the Stifel Fine Arts Center, Wheeling, featuring free family programs, a performance of “Puss in Boots,” nature games, dance and fitness programs and lots of prize drawings including memberships, discounts on summer camps, tickets, gift baskets and more; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 304-242-7700. Free. The Linsly School Campus Visit and Admissions Test, Wheeling, 9 a.m. Friday, May 23
Ogden Fun Run, for ages 12 and under, starts at top of Wheeling hill, 7 p.m. $7 entry fee includes T-shirt. (Parents may run with their children at no cost, or pay a fee to receive a T-Shirt). MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), at Vineyard Church, 135 Waddles Run Road, Wheeling. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Child care provided. www.orgsites.com/ wv/wheelingmops. $3.
Saturday, May 24 Nursing Mothers Support Group, at Harbor of Hope Church, Ohio 9 South, St. Clairsville, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For information, call Kim Connor, 304-242-5751 or Jean Cooper, 740-633-4294. Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic and 5K events, Wheeling Heritage Port; 7:30 a.m. 20K walk, 8 a.m. 20K run, 8:15 a.m. 5K run/walk; 9 a.m. to noon, entertainment by Easy Street, plus food and vendors. Information and registration forms, www.ogden20k classic.com/ JUNE Thursday, June 5
Saturday, June 7 Paintball demonstration, Brooke Hills Park, Wellsburg, sponsored by Cabela’s. “Colors of Dance,” dance concert presented by Oglebay Institute’s School of Dance, at Shadyside High School, 6 p.m. Call 304-242-7700.
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Wednesday, June 11 “Catch the Reading Bug,” summer reading program begins, at Moundsville-Marshall County Library, 700 Fifth St., Moundsville, 11 a.m.; programs include butterflies, beekeeping, magic show, Good Zoo, puppet show and more. Rregistration begins June 1. Call 304-845-6911. Science in Science Fiction Club, discussion of the science in science fiction movies, sponsored by the West Liberty State College SMART Center, second floor of the Warwood Center, 1610 Warwood Ave., Wheeling, 6 p.m. For movie titles and information, visit www.smartcenter.org. Free. Friday, June 13 Father’s Day gift craft, at the Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley, 10th and Main streets, Wheeling, all day, call 304-214-5437. Museum admission. “Catch the Reading Bug,” summer reading kick-off party, at Ohio County Library, 52 16th St., Wheeling, noon; programs include Good Zoo, crafts and family movie nights. Registration begins June 9. Call 304-232-0244. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), place and time to be determined. For information, visit www.orgsites.com/ wv/wheelingmops Friday, June 20 West Virginia Day |