The Belmont Soil and Water Conservation District’s popular Half Acre Homesteading class returns on May 12. The class will take place at Crossroads Farm, 45021 Belmont-Centerville Road, Belmont for “an in-depth look at Sustainable Meats”.
Through hands-on experiences and community partnerships, students are gaining practical skills in education, leadership and engagement. Their latest effort brings that learning into the community with a Family Hike at Dysart Woods on Sunday, May 3 from 2 to 4 p.m., hosted by Ohio University Eastern’s Rural Teacher Corps in partnership with Captina Conservancy and Building Bridges to Careers.
The May monthly newsletter distributed by the Belmont County Committee on Aging is now available online free of charge.
The Watt Center for History & the Arts will feature elementary students’ art work this spring.
The art show will take place from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the Watt Center, 515 Watt Ave for public viewing.
School and class reunion season will get underway shortly after next month’s high school graduations. Two BHS classes are busy planning anniversary events this summer.
Barnesville High School’s 42nd annual Blood Bash is returning this year with a full day of donations and activities.
The Blood Bash will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 8 in the Barnesville High School gymnasium and wrestling room, 910 Shamrock Drive.
The Barnesville museum will open for the season the first weekend of May, offering regular hours, new exhibits and special events for the community.
The GFWC Women’s Club of Barnesville staged another outstanding Designer Purse Bash on April 12 at the Barnesville Elks.
The Pennyroyal Opera House will host a Bluegrass Jam Session, April 17 at 6 pm.
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate Earth Day 2026 with a series of community-focused events designed to promote environmental stewardship and appreciation for the region’s natural resources.