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80TH: Frankie Jobe was surprised when he and his wife, Sheila, drove out to Barboursville Park last Saturday, April 5, and 75 family members, friends, neighbors and church family were there to help him celebrate his 80th birthday. His two children, Ryan Jobe and Shelley Gibson, and friend, Karen Sansom, planned the party and were successful in keeping it as a surprise. Several who attended the party were his brother, Charlie Jobe of Barboursville; his daughter-in-law, Brittany Jobe; son-in- law, Michael Gibson; four grandchildren, Jacob and Ethan Gibson and Avery and Parker Jobe; and more than 20 nieces and nephews. Frankie is retired from Special Metals Corporation, is an active member at Gloryway Baptist Church, and loves to garden and watch his grandkids in their activities and sports. Frankie and Sheila live in Salt Rock.

DINNER: Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2508 Merritts Creek Road, Huntington, is offering a free dinner today, April 11, from 5 until 6 p.m. The menu is chili, cornbread, crackers and dessert. The meal may be eaten in or taken out. All are welcome.

FISH FRY: Lenten fish dinners are being served at Our Lady of Fatima Parish School, 5535 Norway Ave., Huntington, through the month of April from 5-7 p.m. on Friday evenings. Meals include baked or fried fish or fish tacos, cole slaw, green beans, baked potato or French fries, hush puppies, dessert, and beverage. Cheese pizza is available for children. Meals are $12 for adults; $5 for children, 3-10 years old; and children 2 years and younger eat free. For more information, call the school office at 304-523-2861 or email Amie Aya-ay at aaya-ay@olafatima.org.

BREAKFAST: The VFW Post 6878 in Proctorville, Ohio, is offering its monthly breakfast Saturday, April 12, from 8-10 a. m. for $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 years and younger. The menu includes fried or scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, toast, fried apples, coffee, milk and orange juice. The Auxiliary will also have a bake sale. Everyone is welcome and to-go meals are available.

MOTHERÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™S DAY: Tickets are now on sale at the Village of Barboursville Convention and Visitors Center for the MotherÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Day Tea that will be held on May 10 at the Village House venue on Central Avenue. Two time slots are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $12.

WINE: Vineyard in the Village returns to Barboursville on May 10 and tickets are now available for $35 for general admission and $85 for VIP admission. The VIP hour from 5-6 p.m. will feature premium wines with complimentary food pairings and also includes admission to the general session. The general admission session will run from 6-9 p.m. and includes a variety of wine sampling, boutiques, vendors, live music and local food vendors. Check the Barboursville Convention and Visitors Bureau page on Facebook or call its office for more information about purchasing tickets.

BIRTHDAYS: Happy birthday this week to Hunter Baldwin, Mary Gerwig, Linda Jefferson, Bill Weekly, Maggie Chenoweth, Gavin Adkins, Joe Call, Chandale Hatfield, Mellanie Simpson, Marcia Walker Gue, Susan Wagoner, Ryan Stewart, Karen Davidson, Barbara Deskins, Brandon Ash, Doddle Michaels, Betty Handy, Betty Poston and Kelly Beltz.

WISHES: Special birthday wishes to Milton Miller who celebrated his 72nd birthday Monday; to Drexel Brandon Mathis whose 16th birthday was Monday; and to Bob Mayo who celebrates his 73rd birthday today.

ANNIVERSARIES: Couples celebrating wedding anniversaries this week are Steve and Patty Chapman, Brian and Annie Keys Kendrick, Corey and Chrystal Powers, Michael and Precia Wood, and Ron and Debi Fields.

Send items for this column to Joyce Spencer, 817 Main St., Barboursville, WV 25504; email jcspencer25@gmail.com; or fax 304-736-4522.