October 2012 events in the Ohio Valley:

October 3, 2012
Jefferson Co. Veterans Service Commission
9 am - 12 pm
Dillonvale American Legion, Liberty Street, Dillonvale, OH
Assistance for veterans, dependents of veterans, and/or veterans widows.
740-283-8571

October 3, 2012
Halloween Bake Sale / Soup & Sandwich Sale / New Items Sale
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Paden City Senior Center, Paden City, WV
Sponsored by Happy Timers;
304-337-8158 or 304-337-8130

October 5 & 6, 2012
Annual Trash & Treasure Sale
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
St. Paul Lutheran Church, National Road, Bridgeport, OH
We have something for everyone; Plenty of free parking;
740-635-2472

October 6, 2012
Fall Craft Show
10 am - 3 pm
St. Jude Parish Hall, Glen Dale, WV
Craft tables, homemade soups, sandwiches & bake sale; Longaberger basket to be raffled; Free admission;
304-845-2646

October 6, 2012
All You Can Eat  Breakfast
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Paden City Fire Hall, Paden City, WV
Public welcome!
304-337-9289

October 6, 2012
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
10:00 am
Buckeye Local High School, Rayland, OH
Sponsored by Brightway Center; Boys & girls divisions; High school & adults; 4 players per team; $25 registration fee per team (non-refundable) by October 1st; Double elimination; Medals awarded; Walk-Ins Fee - $30

October 6, 2012
8th Annual Bikers for the Prevention of Breast Cancer Poker Run for Life Benefit
12:00 pm
The Spot Bar, South 4th Street, Steubenville, OH
Sign up begins at 12 pm; All bikes out at 1pm and return at 4:30 pm; Food served at return of bikes; $10 per person;
740-424-4881

October 7, 2012
Spaghetti Dinner
11:30 am - 4:30 pm
Our Lady of Leanon Church, 2216 Eoff Street, Wheeling, WV
Eat In or Take Out; Italian style spaghetti w/meatballs or marinara sauce, tossed salad, Italian bread, dessert & beverage; Adult - $8; Children 12 & under - $5; Door prizes, raffles & bake sale;
304-233-1688 

October 7, 2012
Flushing American Legion Post 366 Ladies Auxillary Cabbage Roll Dinner
11:00am - 3:00 pm
Flushing, WV
Adults - $7; Children - $3.50; Carry-out available; Menu - Cabbage Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dinner Roll Dessert and Drink

October 7, 2012
Annual Baked Steak Dinner
12:00 - 3:00 pm
Holy Family Catholic Mission, Rt. 2 & Church Street, Beech Bottom, WV
Adults - $10; Children 12 & under - $5; Carry-out available; Menu - Bakes steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cole slaw, bread & butter, dessert & beverage;
304-394-5929

October 7, 2012
Corpus Christi Church Hog Roast
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Corpus Christi Church, 223 Main Street, Belle Valley, OH
Roast hog, sauerkraut, cabbage rolls, buttered potatoes, homemade desserts & more; Eat in or take out; Adults - $8; Kids 12 & under - $4; Raffle tickets, bake & craft stores;
740-732-7202

October 7, 2012
Columbus Day/ Octoberfest Party
4:00 pm
The Spot Bar, Steubenville, OH
Italian-American and Polka Music; Food-Fun-Dancing; Music by Rose Angelica, Rick Pastre, Al & Bene Provenzano; Admission - Free;
740-283-9164

October 7, 2012
Take A Bow Dance Centre Competition Team Spaghetti Dinner
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Benwood Fire Department, 434 Main Street, Benwood, WV
Spaghetti Dinner will support the competition team;  Bake Sale, Chinese Auction and 50/50 Raffle; $7.00 adult / $4.00 child;
614-571-8385

October 7, 2012
Bridgeport PTO Quarter Auction
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Bridgeport Elementary Cafetorium, 55707 National Road, Bridgeport, OH
Grab your friends & your quarters & head on over to our Quarter Auction!  Tons of fun & excitement; $5 per ticket (Tickets  limited to 300); Any questions please feel free to call Lisa Husarik 740-338-9966 or Sarah Angel 740-359-4635

Tuesday, October 9 2012
18th Annual Taste of Jefferson County presents 'Dining & Diamonds'
5 pm - St. Florian Hall in Wintersville, OH
Tickets are $30 per person ( $20 is tax deductible)
A unique culinary experience, showcasing area restaurants and caterers. Door prizes, raffles and mystery bags and the chance to win a diamond ring, valued at $4,650.  All proceeds benefit the Jefferson County United Way.
For more info, call the United Way at 740-284-9000

October 10, 2012
Jefferson Co. Veterans Service Commission
9 am - 12 pm
Toronto American Legion, 415 Market Street, Toronto, OH
Assistance for veterans, dependents of veterans, and/or veterans widows.
740-283-8571

October 10, 2012
Jefferson Co. Veterans Service Commission Meeting
12:30 pm
War Memorial Bldg., 423 North Street, Steubenville, OH
All veterans and/or interested parties are welcome to attend.
740-283-8571

October 10, 2012
Greater Wheeling Area Chapter of The Mended Hearts Meeting
6 pm
Perkins Restaurant, National Road, Wheeling, WV
Guest speakers:  Drs. Jamie & Andrew Etzel; Topic:  Why you need a good General Practicioner;
304-280-5221

October 13, 2012
Breakfast Buffet
9:00 - 11:00 am
Wells Twp. Community Center, Brilliant, OH
Sponsored by Brilliant United Methodist Church; Pancakes, sausage, french toast, eggs & potato casserole available; Adults - $5; Children 12 & under - $3;
740-598-3419

October 13, 2012
Fall Fun Fest
1:00 - 4:00 pm
First Church of God in New Martinsville, 255 Russell Avenue, New Martinsville, WV
Join us for the 2nd Annual Outdoor Fall Fun Fest; Activities will include "Trunk or Treat", Bounce castle, hayrides, games, face-painting, food & lots of fun; No costumes necessary; For more information, contact: (304) 455-3453 or check our website at www.nmfcog.org.  See you there! Admission is Free.

October 13, 2012
Monster Mash Bash to Benefit Harmony House Child Advocacy Center
7:00 - 10:00 pm
St. Clairsville Rec Center, 102 Fair St., St. Clairsville, OH
The Monster Mash Bash is a Halloween themed fundraiser with prizes to be awarded for best homemade costume, scariest costume, and best couple costumes; Light refreshments and music will be supplied; Harmony House is a comprehensive, child-focused program based in a facility that allows prosecutors, law enforcement, child protective service workers, medical and mental health professionals, and victim advocates to work together to strengthen our community's response to child abuse; $20 per person;
304-230-2205

October 14, 2012
Southern Gospel Concert Featuring "Strongheart"
6:30 pm
Carrollton Bible Chapel, 365 Steubenville Road SE, Carrollton, OH
Two food items requested for admission to be donated to the local food pantry; Love offering;
330-739-4005 or 330-323-9253

October 14, 2012
"Every Woman Counts" Gala
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Barnesville Elks Club, 117 North Chestnut Street, Barnesville, OH
Lunch served 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m; Shop from many vendors onsite for "cash and carry" items; Sign up for massage or nail painting, door prizes; Proceeds from event benefit the Barnesville Hospital Breast Health Fund for under and uninsured patients diagnosed with breast cancer;
740-425-5114

October 16, 2012
Bridgeport PTO Celebrity Server
5:00 - 9:00 pm
Undo's, 51130 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH
Come out to Undo's for dinner and a portion of your bill will be donated to Bridgeport PTO!  Great food and great cause!  Thanks for your support!
740-695-0789

October 17, 2012
Breast Cancer Wreath Ceremony
12-12:35 pm
Fort Steuben Mall, Center Court, Steubenville, OH
Sponsored buy The Women In Action Against Cancer Coalition of Jefferson County; Please join us for a celebration and remembrance of those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer;
740-283-7582

October 18 & 19, 2012
The Crucible
7:30 pm
WLU's Kelly Theatre, 101 University Dr., West Liberty, WV
Admission: $12.50
304-336-8277

October 19, 2012
50's, 60's & 70's Dance
7-10 pm
Mingo K of C Hall, Mingo Jct., OH
Featuring "Rollback"; Rich Grimm, Dave Hunt, Gary Fonner & Dan Morgan playing Rock n' Roll classics; Admission $10 per person (advance sale); $12 per person (at the door); Includes snacks & hors d'oeuvres; Listen & dance to the Oldies Music;

October 19 & 20, 2012
Scare at the Fair 2012
7:30 - 11 pm
Belmont County Fairgrounds, St. Clairsville, OH (Please enter Gate 3)
A Halloween themed walking tour, hay ride and a kid friendly activity area; All proceeds benefit the continued development of the new fairgrounds; Admission - $5;
740-699-2888 or 740-296-9542

October 20, 2012
Steak Fry
6:00 - 11:00 pm
The Italian American Club, Elm Grove, WV
Sponsored by Camp Independence Seeing Hand Association; $15 per person; Set-ups provided; Please bring your own place setting; DJ, 50/50, door prizes & raffles;
304-232-4810

October 20, 2o12
Brad Detling Memorial Ridge Runner Classic 5K Walk/Run
9:00 am
Barnesville High School, 910 Shamrock Drive, Barnesville, OH
Race time is 9 AM and starts at Barnesville High School. Online registration and printable registration forms are available at www.theracedeal.com; Forms may also be picked up at The Styling House, 215 Hunts Avenue, Barnesville; Pre-registration (must be postmarked by October 6) is $15. Registration after October 6 and the day of the race is $20; Race day registration will be from 7:30 - 8:30 AM at the Barnesville High School Gymnasium; Event categories include a competitive 5K Run, competitive 5K Walk, and a non-competitive walk; There will also be awards, refreshments, door prize drawings, and a 50/50 raffle;  The 2012 BDMRRC is sponsored by Shield Security, Tim Horton's, Flag Floors, and South Central Power;  Proceeds from the event goe toward the Brad Detling Memorial Scholarship and cancer research; For more information, please visit the BDMRRC Facebook page or www.theracedeal.com or call 740-238-8040.

October 20, 2012
Carpatho Rusyn Vatra (Bonfire)
Festivities begin at 3:00 pm
Get Togethers Picnic Grounds, 3934 King's Creek Road, Weirton, WV
Sponsored by GCU District 15 & the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Carpatho-Rusyn Society; Free admission; Food & drinks will be available for purchase; Ethnic dishes including pirohy, kolbassy, halusky along w/other items such as soups/stews & bake sale; The Slavjane Folk Ensemble will perform at 5 pm; Traditional Rusyn songs by the bonfire; Chinese (Rusyn) auction, 50/50 raffle & sales items for purchase;
Contact:  Dean - 412-877-9351; Rachel - 724-709-3643

October 20, 2012
Cameron Elementary Fall Festival
10 am - 2 pm
Cameron Elementary, Church Street, Cameron, WV
Crafts, baked goods, games, and more; Come join us;  Vendors welcome $10.00 per table;
304-686-3305

October 20, 2012
Jimmy Wayne Concert for CASA
5:30 pm
Wheeling Island Casino, Hotel and Racetrack, Wheeling, WV
Fundraiser for CASA for Children, a volunteer based, non-profit that advocates for abused and neglected children in the circuit court system; Jimmy Wayne's country music hits include "Put Your Hand In Mine," "Stay Gone," "I Love You This Much," "Paper Angels" and "Do You Believe Me Now." Ticket prices: $75 individual, $140 couple and $550 for a table for 8. Tickets included dinner, drinks and the concert.  Call 304-810-0952 for tickets;

October 21, 2012
Hounds Haven Reverse Drawing
Dinner starts at 1:00, Drawing starts at 2:00 pm
St. Florian Hall in Wintersville, OH
Door prizes & raffles - Silent Auction - Winner need not be present.
For more info, call Hounds Haven Inc. 740-733-8312 or 740-537-2294

October 21, 2012
Benefit Fall Card Party
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Warwood Elementary School
Luncheon, baked goods, basket raffles, 50/50, Chinese auction; Donation -$8; Bring cards or games of choice; Please reserve space no later than October 12th;
304-277-2622 or 304-281-0672

October 21, 2012
Annual Hugh Smith Pancake Breakfast
9:30-11:30 am
Dillonvale Presbyterian Church, 52 Liberty St., Dillonvale, OH
Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, fruit, and coffee or milk; $5.00 per adult $3.00 per child;
740-769-7765

October 21, 22 & 23, 2012
Heaven's Gate and Hell's Flames Drama
7 pm
Harbor Of Hope Church, Route 9, St. Clairsville, OH
Live drama you will never forget;  Kid'ss Crusade with Joan & Ned Way -  like no other Circus act you have ever seen! Two great events each night, Oct. 21st, 22nd and 23rd @ 7pm. Something for the whole family at Harbor of Hope and its free to the public. Call 740-695-2922 for more info; Free admission;

October 22, 2012
American Red Cross Blood Drive
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 pm
Southern Local High School, 38095 St. Rt. 39  Salineville, OH 43945
The Southern Local National Honor Society is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive. Please bring valid photo ID and a list of medications.
330-679-2305

October 23, 2012
Witches Brew - The Musical
2 pm
West Virginia Penitentiary, 818 Jefferson Ave, Moundsville, WV
Set in the land of midnight shadows and starry skies comes the story of the Witch of Halloween;  Halloween has never been better! Admission: $25
304-551-2308

October 24, 2012
Fish Fry
3:30 - 6:30 pm
Paden City Fire Hall, Paden City, WV
Public Welcome
304-337-9289

October 24, 2012
The Laurels of Steubenville Community Lecture
6 pm
The Laurels of Steubenville, Steubenville, OH
Attorny Jeffrey Rokisky, who specializes in Elder Law, will give a presentation about estate planning;  Presentation is free and all are welcome; Refreshments. RSVP to 740-264-5042;

October 25, 2012
Annual Turkey Dinner
3:30-7 pm
St. Mark Lutheran Church, 141 Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV
Full dinner with dessert; Eat in or carry out;  Call church office for tickets; $10-Adults, $5-Kids;
304-242-3466

October 25-28, 2012
The Crucible
7:30 pm; 3 pm on the 28th
WLU's Kelly Theatre, 101 University Dr., West Liberty, WV
Admission: $12.50
304-336-8277

October 26, 27 & 28, 2012
Mountaineer Week Model Railroad Display
Friday & Saturday - 12-8 pm; Sunday - 12-4 pm
WVU Mountainlair, Shenandoah Room, Morgantown, WV
Sponsored by The Mon Valley Railroad Historical Society, Inc.

October 27, 2012
Charity Hospice Fall Spectacular
7:00 pm
Knights of Columbus Hall, Mingo Jct., OH
Enjoy a night of fun, food & laughter; Featuring Pittsburgh's Famous:  Jimmy Kren along with comedians Shaun Blackman & Terry Jones; Buffet style dinner; Chinese Auction, silent auction, 50/50 raffle & door prizes; $30 per person; Table of 8 or 10 available; Proceeds benefit Charity Hospice;
740-264-2280

October 27, 2012
Walk to Prevent Suicide
12 pm
Grand Vue Park, Moundsville, WV
Registration at 9:00 am
304-650-9981 or 740-272-6088

October 27, 2012
Get Out The Vote Rally
1-5 pm
Heritage Port, Water Street, Wheeling, WV
Join us for music, food, speakers and entertainment, for the purpose of getting citizens out to vote in this very important election on November 6th; FREE;
304-232-0700

October 27, 2012
Nailers Nation After Party
10 pm - 2 am
River City Ale Works, Wheeling, WV
Nailers Nation (the offical fan club for the wheeling nailers) is holding an after party to fundraise for the players; The party starts after the Wheeling Nailers home game on october 27th; Charge is $10 at the door with snacks provided and LIVE entertainment by the local hard rock band SIN; Players of the Wheeling Nailers WILL attend!
304-233-4555

October 28, 2012
Women's Day
10:30 am & 4 pm
Bethlehem Apostolic Temple, 330 North Main Street, Wheeling, WV
Theme:  Being a Vessel of Deliverance; Guest Speaker:  Evangelist Teresa High of Dayton, OH;
304-233-8899

October 28, 2012
1st Annual Cameron Jam Fest
12:30-7:30 pm
Cameron Recreation Park, Cameron, WV
Featuring:  Matt Mason, Cliff Cody, Refinished; Proceeds go to help restore the Cameron Pool;
Adults $20.00;  Students (7-12 Grades) $10.00;  Family 4 Pack $50.00; 6th Grade and under Free with Adult;
304-686-2366

October 28, 2012
Brooke Hills Free Methodist Church's 2nd Annual Trunk n Treat
4-6 pm
18th St. Park, Downtown Wellsburg, WV
A safe, fun and enjoyable event for the family! Children are given candy bags and a map and sent on a trail around the park where they will stop at each decorated trunk and collect candy; FREE;
304-794-9665

October 29, 2012
Kids Night
6-8 pm
WV Penitentiary Training Center, 818 Jefferson Ave, Moundsville, WV
Bring your children in their Halloween Costumes; Candy, games and lots of fun for the little ones;  For Ages 2 to 6 years old; Admission - $5 per child; Adults - FREE
304-845-6200

October 30, 2012
Family Night
6-8 pm
West Virginia Penitentiary, 818 Jefferson Ave, Moundsville, WV
Ages 7 to 12;  Family of 4 $10.00;  Each additional person $5.00;  Dungeon of Horrors where kids can tell the monsters NO! 
304-845-6200

October 31, 2012
The MacDonald Family Singers
7 pm
Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, PA
724-222-2524