BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
• Teen Movie Night – Jaws on Monday, January 23rd at 5:30 pm. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. • The Silver Screeners – The Dressmaker on Friday, January 27th from 5:30 pm to 8 pm; popcorn will be provided. • Super Bowl Appetizer Recipe Swap on Saturday, January 28th at 1 pm. • Story Time – Fridays at 10:30 am for children under the age of three • Contact Amy at the library at 304-842-8248 for information or to register.
ECUMENICAL SONG FEST
The Shinnston Area Council of Churches is sponsoring an Ecumenical Song Fest on Sunday, January 22nd at 6:30 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Shinnston in celebration of Ecumenical Sunday. Music will include several Shinnston singers and the Choir from the Peora UMC Charge. The event is free and open to the public. For further information or questions call 304-592-0214.
VERA BRADLEY BINGO
The Knights of Columbus, Clarksburg will host Vera Bradley Bingo on Sunday, January 22nd. Doors open 12:30 pm. Early bird 1:30 pm and bingo at 2:00 pm. $20 for 20 games. Food and drinks will be available. Proceeds to benefit cancer patient Sean Hutchison (medical bills). For more information contact the following: Nancy at 304-622-8954, Robin at 304-203-2711 or Deb at 304-622-9515.
WOMEN’S ONLY ELIMINATION DINNER
St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 43 Mahlon St., Shinnston will hold a ‘women’s’ only elimination dinner fundraiser on Saturday, January 28th from 11 am to 2 pm. Tickets are $20. Hors d’oeuvres will be available followed by a fried chicken dinner with sides, beverage & dessert. Grand prize – $500. There will be 15 prize drawings and two 50/50 drawings.
BRIDGEPORT COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS
Fr. Charles Carrol of the Bridgeport Council 16494 Knight of Columbus is looking for new members to join the largest Catholic Fraternal Organization dedicated to charity. Any Catholic gentleman 18 or older that is a practicing Catholic may join their Order. The next meeting will be Thursday, January 19th at 7:30 pm. The Bridgeport Council meets in All Saints Church every third Thursday at 7:30 pm. For more information contact Grand Knight Bob Angotti @ 304-641-1425 or raangotti@aol.com.
FREE COMPUTER TRAINING
Enroll now for FREE Computer Training at the Harrison County Technology Opportunity Centers. Basic Computer Skills sessions covering Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, will begin January 12th at Bridgeport High School. For more information or to register call 304-296-9021 x 14.=
STEP UP FOR WOMEN
Step Up for Women is actively interviewing for an 11-week construction training class. The program will prepare students for jobs in the skilled trades and union apprenticeship. The program is completely grant funded so there is absolutely no cost to students. Classes begin March 6, 2017. To complete the application process you may go online to www.wvwomenwork.org/stepup or for a paper application you may call Misty Nicholas at 304-598-0114.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY-SHINNSTON
‘Celebrate Recovery’ meets every Thursday at 6:30 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Shinnston. Everyone is welcome.
BEEKEEPERS SHORT COURSE
The WV Beekeepers Assoc. is having a beginner beekeeping course in Bruceton Mills in February on 3 consecutive Saturdays (4th, 11th, and 18th from 10-2) at The Little Sandy Nazarene church. The cost is $50 per individual and $70 per couple. You must attend all three classes to complete the course. This includes your instruction, the Penn State Beginner beekeeping class book and a 1 year membership with the WV state Beekeepers Assoc. Please contact Debbie Martin at (304)367-9488 or debbeez7@yahoo.com for further details.
NARCONON AVAILABLE TO HELP
Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. 1-800-431-1754 or Prescription-abuse.org.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
A Christ-centered 12-step program for any hurt, habit or hang-up meets every Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Horizons Church in Lost Creek. Offers childcare (birth to 4 yrs.) and Celebration Station (ages 5-13) and The Landing for older teens. For more information, call 304-745-5090.
