VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œMagnifiedÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ is the theme for Vacation Bible School continuing from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, June 10-12, at Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2508 Merritts Creek Road. Classes are available for preschoolers to grade 12.
MISSED BIRTHDAYS: The names ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Callie Boley, Jameson Brumfield and Emily Smith ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” were on a birthday list sent in by a special and faithful reader, but somehow, I overlooked them. CallieÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s birthday was celebrated June 4; JamesonÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s was June 8 and EmilyÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s was June 9. Apologies are in order for overlooking the names, but hereÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s hoping each had a special day filled with surprises.
MUSICAL: Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District and Huntington Area Regional Theater (HART) present the 11th annual Summer Outdoor Theater Season with ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThe PromÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ this weekend in Huntington. The new hit musical begins at 8:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, June 13-15, at The Ritter amphitheater. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., followed by a community pre-show at 7 p.m. Additional performances are available Friday-Sunday, June 20-22. Tickets are $18 ages 13 to 61; $15 ages 62 and over and ages 2-12; and $120 group of 10. Tickets are available at the gate or online at .
NAMED: Fourteen Wayne County, West Virginia, residents earned the distinction of being named to the deanÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s list for the spring semester at Marshall University. They include Carlan T. Adkins, Carli A. Adkins, Abigail R. Clark, Robert B. Cremeans, Olivia M. Davis, Clark C. Dodgion, Madelyn G. Eastwood, Evan T. Francis, Jeffrey J. Fry, Shelby C. McCallister, Clayton W. McDaniel, Reagan L. McSweeney, Ethan S. Meade and Jordin S. Michels. To be eligible for this honor, undergraduate students must have at least a 3.3 grade point average for 12 graded hours. Congratulations to these students on this accomplishment.
MOVIE: Cinema Landing in Ashland continues its free Summer Movie Series with ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThe Bad GuysÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Tuesday-Wednesday, June 10-11. The movie is available on a first-come, first-served basis to auditorium capacity. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No outside food or drink are permitted. Contact for show time.
LISTED: Twelve additional students were among the 195 named to the presidentÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s list for the spring semester at Mountwest Community and Technical College. Full-time students earning the distinction for having a good academic standing and completing 12 or more credit hours with a 3.75-4.00 term grade point average include Antonio Brown, Mikayla Brown, Jacob Bryan, Ashley Burns, Kay-Leigh Byrd, Kasey Call, Rondus Casdorph, Kayla Cearley, Jordan Chapman, Kiesha Conley, Lukas Conn and Amber Conner. Thumbs up on a job well done.
PARTY: Impact Prevention offers its seventh year of Party in the Parks in Lawrence and Scioto counties, Ohio. The first one, featuring crafts, games, dunk tanks, Kona ice truck and free food, is Tuesday, June 10, at Etna Street Park, Ironton. Fire, law enforcement and EMS squads also provide fire engines, ambulances and patrol vehicles for children to look at and ask questions.
GRADUATES: Five Ashland residents graduated from Ohio University Southern, Ironton, in early May. Congratulations to Hannah Day, Steven Grimm, Katelyn Hicks, Calli Smith and Melody York.
SHOWCASE: Dance with Hope Studio presents ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œLuminaria and DivertissementsÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ at 6 p.m. Friday, June 13, at The Paramount, Ashland, Kentucky. The dazzling showcase brings grace, artistry and inspiration in its blend of original choreography and classical works. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $23.98 to $56.83.
CONCERT: The second Tuesday Night Concert, sponsored by Ironton aLive and Studimo Productions, begins at 6:30 p.m. June 10 at FarmerÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Market Pavilion, Ironton. Featured is Dwain Messer. Admission is free.
STAY WELL: Marshall Health Network offers ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œWellness WednesdayÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ from noon to 2 p.m. June 11 in Center Court, Huntington Mall, Barboursville. Screenings and resources are available to keep us healthy. Call 304-399-2367.
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS: The French Art Colony in Gallipolis, Ohio, continues its annual Hot Summer Nights concerts each Thursday through Aug. 14 at 530 First Ave. The third concert featuring Next Level begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12. Admission is $5. A cash bar and food trucks are available. Contact 740-446-3834 or .
MUSIC: Jason Mays provides music during the Market Summer Music Series from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at The Market, 809 3rd Ave. Admission is free. Food is available for purchase.
TODAYÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™S BIRTHDAYS: Bethany Adkins, Tiffany Broce, Mike Conley, Aubrey Thomas, JT Winkler, Will Winkler, Bruce Boone, Lucas Cox, Isabelle Jones, Melissa Marcum, Jean Horton, Dave Irwin, Mandy Lucas, Robert Miller closes in on the mid-60 mark at 64, Jackson Thomas, Betheny Taylor, Garry Adkins II, Joshua Meredith, Mark Schell, Cida Taylor, Dot Hicks, Seth Waggoner, Eddy Gardner, Lynne Fruth, David Moore.
TODAYÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™S ANNIVERSARIES: Phil and Gloria Holmes, Steve and Susanne Powell, Bill and Somer Hollaway.
CHUCKLE: Sam asked his teacher, ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œWould you punish me for something I didnÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™t do?ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ The teacher answered, ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œNo, of course not.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Sam then said, ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œGood, because I didnÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™t do my homework.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
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