Community Events 03-22-23

Please call the Free Tax Program at (740) 289 – 2371 for more information.

OMJ VAN ON-THE-ROAD

The OhioMeansJobs Pike County Van Visits Locations Throughout the Area

In an effort to provide the residents of the Pike County area with the information about job and training services and resources that are available through the OhioMeansJobs Career Center Pike County, The Workforce & Business Development Program of the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be visiting various locations throughout the area each month in the OhioMeansJobs Pike County Van. During these events, representatives will provide information about available jobs in the area, educational training opportunities, and supportive services for local job seekers through the grants that fund these programs.

The next “OMJ Van On-the-Road” Events will be:

• Tuesday, April 18th – Pike County Technical Center (175 Beaver Pike Road in Piketon) from 10:30a to 3p.

• Friday, May 19th – Walmart Supercenter (990 E Emmitt Ave in Waverly) from 10:30a to 3p.

Visit workforcebusinessdevelopment.org for upcoming dates and locations for the OMJ Van.

For more information, please contact Mel Collins at 740-289-2371 or visit workforcebusinessdevelopment.org.

Vern Riffe Center for the Arts to host GENTRI

The Vern Riffe Center for the Arts (VRCFA) at Shawnee State University will host GENTRI: The Gentleman Trio on Thursday, Apr. 20, 2023. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Eloise Covert Smith Theater of the VRCFA.

Established in June 2014 and comprised of three dynamic tenors: Brad Robins, Casey Elliott and Bradley Quinn Lever, GENTRI pioneers a signature sound they call “Cinematic Pop.” The music of GENTRI is transfused with lush, epic orchestrations and rich, dynamic three-part harmonies all arranged by the group’s producer Stephen Nelson.

To date, GENTRI has released four EP’s and three full-length albums, the most recent being a Christmas album Season of Light. Almost all of GENTRI’s albums have reached #1 on various Billboard charts. The Gents are also known for their award-winning music videos, which have been featured on news outlets around the world. Having performed all over the United States and across the globe, GENTRI has shared the stage with world-renowned talent, including Tony Award-winning powerhouse Kristin Chenoweth, international tenor sensation Alfie Boe, Tony Award-winning vocalist Idina Menzel, and legendary rock bands Journey, Blondie, and OneRepublic.

Tickets for GENTRI are available online at www.vrcfa.com or at the McKinley Box Office in the VRCFA, Monday through Friday. Tickets can also be purchased via telephone call at (740) 351-3600. Ticket prices for the show are $35 for standard, $32 for seniors, and $19 for those 18 years of age and under. Handicap accessible seating is available upon request.

For more information on upcoming shows at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, visit www.vrcfa.com or call the McKinley Box Office at (740) 351-3600

WWE Smackdown

Friday Night Smackdown will be coming to Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center on Friday, April 21 at 7:45 p.m. WWE superstars in action include: Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre, Liv Morgan , The New Day, The Usos and more. Tickets go on sale January 20 through Ticketmaster. Tickets start at $20.

Revival

The Wilson Run Church of Christ in Christian Union will have a revival at the church located at 1849 Wilson Run Road. The event will run from April 24 through April 30. Evening services will be at 7 p.m. and Sunday morning worship services will be at 10:30 a.m. Randy Peters will speaking nightly and on Sunday morning.  Walk of Faith will sing nightly Monday through Thursday and The Revelators will sing Friday and Saturday evening.

 Self-Employment Class

The Workforce & Business Development Program of the Community Action Committee of Pike County in cooperation with the OSU Small Business Development Center has scheduled classes for starting your own business. “Self-Employment: From Dream to Reality!” will begin Tuesday, April 18th and will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., through Thursday, May 18th. Classes will be held at the OhioMeansJobs Career Center located at 941 Market Street in Piketon.

For more information and to register for this class, please call Erica Jones or Adam Days at (740) 289 – 2371.

You may also visit workforcebusinessdevelopment.org for more information about this and other classes available.

Applications for the J.B. Wilson and Garnet A. Wilson Charitable Scholarship

Community scholarship applications for the J.B. Wilson and Garnet A. Wilson Charitable Scholarship are available at the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library of Pike County, the Piketon Branch Library, Eastern Branch Library, in Beaver and the Western Branch Library, in Latham/Idaho.

Applicants must be residents of Pike County for a minimum of four (4) years including the year of graduation from High School.

All scholarship applications with High School and College transcripts are due by April 10, 2022 and must be sent to: The J.B. Wilson and Garnet A. Wilson Charitable Trust, P.O. Box 686, Waverly, OH 45690-0686.

All high school seniors must work directly with their guidance counselors and their specific due dates. If you have any questions, please contact Tammie Brown, 740.708.0832.

Ongoing Events

SOMC providing Smoking Cessation Support Group

Anyone wishing to quit smoking is invited to join SOMC Community Health’s Smoking Cessation Support Group. The group is designed for those wishing to quit smoking and gain support, as well as anyone who has already quit and wishes to be part of the smoking cessation community.

The group is organized through Facebook Groups, and will host virtual meetings through Zoom on the last Tuesday of every month. During these meetings, Community Health will answer questions and offer support to those in attendance. Meetings will last 20-30 minutes, and a recording will be available for members to playback later.

This year’s meetings are currently scheduled to begin at 1pm on January 31, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26, October 31, November 28 and December 26.

In order to join, simply search “SOMC Smoking Cessation” on Facebook and click to join the group. The group is facilitated by Tabitha Crank, a nurse at SOMC Community Health.

Garnet A. Wilson Public Library of Pike County Board Meeting Dates

Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, Monday, March 13, 2023, Monday, April 10, 2023, Monday, May 8, 2023, Monday, June 12, 2023,-No July Meeting-, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 and Monday, Dec.11, 2023

All meetings are at 5 p.m. at the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library in Waverly.

Scioto Valley Local Schools Board of Education

The dates for the Scioto Valley Local Schools Board of Education meetings for 2023 are:

Tuesday, Feb. 14, Tuesday, March 14, Tuesday, April 11, Tuesday, May 23, Tuesday June 13, Tuesday, July 11, Tuesday, Aug. 8, Tuesday, Sept 12, Tuesday Oct. 10, Tuesday, Nov. 16 and Tuesday Dec. 12.

All meetings will be at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. If you have any question contact the Superintendent’s Office at (740)-289-4456.

Waverly All-Call System Sign-Up

The Village of Waverly has contracted with One Call Now for mass telephone messaging services. One Call Now is an established mass communications company that has a proven track record working with municipalities and corporations. By signing up with One Call Now, you will receive telephone messages containing important information for Waverly residents. Messages will be sent for water boil alerts, emergency notifications and general interest events. You may add more than one phone number and can register to receive text messages. We encourage all residents to sign up for this service as we believe it will greatly enhance communication of necessary information.

Pike County Outreach Council of Churches Food Pantry Open

The Pike County Outreach Council of Churches Food Pantry, located at 306 Bridge St. in Waverly, is open to distribute food from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. From 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday. They will be closed Thursday and open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. Photo ID is required.

For more information, visit https://www.loc8nearme.com/ohio/waverly/food-distribution-center-pike-county-outreach/6371630/.

Grace Apostolic Tabernacle

The Grace Apostolic Tabernacle on 12209 State Rt. 104 in Waverly is hosting services service times on Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Pastor Charles Adkins Jr. can be reached at 740-708-0964.

Pike County Board of Developmental Disabilities Meetings

The Pike County Board of Developmental Disabilities monthly Board meetings are held at the Administration Building, 330 East North St. in Waverly the third Tuesday of every month at 11 a.m.

Community Action Transit

Need a ride? Community Action Transit System, Pike County’s public transportation provider, operates daily routes in Waverly, a daily shuttle between Piketon and Waverly and provides out of county trips! CATS operates within the county Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays in the village of Waverly 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All CATS vehicles are wheelchair accessible. Call 740-835-8474 and schedule your ride today.

Main library hours

• Monday 9 a.m. — 8 p.m.
• Tuesday 9 a.m. — 8 p.m.
• Wednesday 9 a.m. — 8 p.m.
• Thursday 9 a.m. — 8 p.m.
• Friday 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.
• Saturday 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.
• Sunday CLOSED

Western:

• Monday 9 a.m. — 8p.m.
• Tuesday 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.
• Wednesday 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
• Friday 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
• Sunday CLOSED

Piketon:

• Monday 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday 9:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m.
• Friday 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
• Sunday CLOSED

Eastern:

• Monday 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday 9:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m.
• Wednesday 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
• Friday 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
• Sunday CLOSED

Follow us on Facebook and visit our website at www.pikecountylibrary.org , or call us at 740-947-4921 with any questions.

Evergreen Union Cemetery Meetings

Evergreen Union Cemetery meetings, currently held at “The Studio” by the Mayors Office, will now be moved to Calvary UMC at 107 W. Third St. in Waverly until further notice. If you need put on the agenda for any reason, please call Tammie Brown, Financial Clerk, at 740-947-5926.