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Noteworthy Local May Events

By Emily Schloss May 1, 2018

The month of May has just got to be the busiest for families!  While you add the sunny outdoors to your days, enjoying the backyard, ball games and the playground, keep a few upcoming noteworthy events, in mind. 

The Ohio County Public Library Annual Book Sale begins May 5, so take inventory of your children’s bookshelves and add some new titles for summer reading. 

Just in time for Mother’s Day, the WiLD/LiMitless Conference 2018 will hold its women’s ministry event in Bridgeport – get your game back on with motivation and encouragement, ladies! 

Lastly, the Bridgeport Rotary Day will be a time of family fun and togetherness. 

Check the Macaroni Kid Events Calendar daily as great local events pop up all the time! Be sure to also share local events by Submitting an Event to the Calendar or send me an email and I’ll include the event listing! Email me at Emilyschloss@macaronikid.com. 

As we move on towards summer, be sure to tame the pace and enjoy your spring days! 

May 5-11  WHEELING - OCPL Annual Book Sale – The library’s annual book sale opening day is May 5 and then will be open daily Monday, May 7 through Friday, May 11. The book sale will be closed Sunday, May 6. Hours will be Saturday, May 5: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday, May 7 through Thursday, May 10: 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and Friday May 11: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information call the library at 304-232-0244. The library is located at 52 16thStreet, Wheeling.

May 11 & 12  BRIDGEPORT – WiLD/Limitless Conference 2018- Women of all ages and stages gather together to be encouraged and motivated through worship with special guest speakers. Conference organizers said, “God has designed us to link arms together and support one another! Together we cheer each other on to greatness, recognizing that we’re not here to do life alone.” On May 11 and 12, gather the girls and spur one another on as we hear from God and walk in WiLD confidence and unity. This event is located at The Experience Church, 55505 National Rd., Bridgeport.  You must purchase tickets for this event. Registration is open until May 7 for $45. Find registration in formation here.

May 12  BRIDGEPORT – Enjoy Bridgeport Rotary Day, a community festival hosted by the Bridgeport Rotary at the Bridgeport Schools Campus, on May 12 beginning at 10 a.m. The event celebrates the history and future of the community. Events include a youth baseball tournament, entertainment (including inflatables) and historical presentations.

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