Foster Care session set

STEUBENVILLE — Aim Women’s Center, in partnership with Holy Family Catholic Church and the Jefferson County Department of Job and Family Services, will co-host a Foster Care Information Session at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church, located at 2565 Alexander Ave. in Steubenville.

The free community event is open to anyone who has considered foster care or wants a better understanding of how to support vulnerable children in our area. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the current need for foster parents in Jefferson County and what steps are involved in becoming a foster caregiver.

Representatives from the Jefferson County Department of Children’s Services will be in attendance, sharing information and answering questions on a range of topics, including space requirements, religious practices in the home, completing a home study, education for foster children and more.

“This is a chance for our community to come together and explore how we can support children in need — right here in the Ohio Valley,” stated Rebekah Cohen Morris, executive director of Aim Women’s Center. “Whether you’re ready to open your home or just want to learn more, this session is a great first step.”

Light refreshments will be served. No RSVP is required.

For information or to RSVP, contact Cohen Morris at (770) 715-7200 or by e-mail at rcohenmorris@aimwomenscenter.com.

Blood drives seeking donors

WEIRTON — Vitalant wants to thank its blood donors by giving them a chance to win one of two $10,000 prepaid gift cards. For information on how to be entered, visit vitalant.org.

Vitalant officials noted April is National Volunteer Month — a reminder that the “safe and ready blood supply in the U.S. relies primarily on volunteers.”

Most people are eligible to donate blood, Vitalant officials commented.

To learn more or to make an appointment, visit vitalant.org, download and use the Vitalant blood donor app or call (877) 258-4825.

Upcoming blood drives include: St Thomas Episcopal Church, fellowship hall, 300 Three Springs Drive, Weirton, noon to 5:30 p.m. April 14; Oak Glen High School, 195 Golden Bear Drive, 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. April 23; and West Liberty University, the Boyle Room, 208 University Drive, Wheeling, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today.

Inspire Toronto seeking sponsors

TORONTO — Inspire Toronto has announced the Concerts at the Gazebo will be entering its 11th year, and sponsors are being sought.

Those interested in being included in “The Ohio Valley Summer Event Guide,” distributed throughout the Ohio Valley, should have their sponsorships submitted by Thursday.

This year, there are two sponsorship levels: A $300 level, which includes your name and logo on all advertising in larger print; and a new $150 level, which includes your name in small print on all advertising.

Checks can be made payable to Inspire Toronto, or visit the group’s Facebook page. Checks can be mailed to: Inspire Toronto, P.O. Box 121, Toronto, OH 43964 or dropped off at Tri B’s Coffee Shop, Toni Moreland State Farm or Primary Print and Design.

Sponsor benefits include a sponsor banner at the Gazebo with your logo or name displayed from mid-June until the end of September; your name listed on concert T-shirts; placement in the Panhandle publication, of which 40,000 copies are printed; placement on Jefferson County Cable and other news releases, your logo or name featured on Inspire Toronto’s Facebook page and recognition at the concerts.

Sunrise service planned

WEIRTON — The Mount Olive Baptist Church of Weirton will hold an Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. April 20.

The Rev. Rudy McAllister will deliver the service’s morning message.

The community is invited to attend and listen to the message of the Lord, officials stated. The church is located on Main Street in Weirton.