Things to do: Enjoy dinner and entertainment while supporting community development

Heather Sevigny
·3 min read

Support the Guernsey County Community Development Committee and attend its 14th annual winter banquet on Saturday. Funds raised from the banquet will be used for the upkeep and repair of the Great Guernsey Trail along with other projects tackled by the development committee. Tickets begin at $50 with various levels of sponsorship available. The evening kicks off with a cocktail hour and live entertainment by Landon Boggs from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by a catered dinner, raffle and awards presentation. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://www.eventbrite.com. The banquet will be held at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center 7033 Glenn Highway, Cambridge.

Mick Balogh, longtime Guernsey County resident and Guernsey County CDC supporter, attended last year's winter banquet. This year's event will be Saturday at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center.
Mick Balogh, longtime Guernsey County resident and Guernsey County CDC supporter, attended last year's winter banquet. This year's event will be Saturday at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center.

Symphonic concert

The Cambridge High School Concert Band will join The Ohio State University Symphonic Band for a performance at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center. The show will feature the school's concert band followed by a performance by the OSU Symphonic Band. Attendance is free, but the band will be accepting donations. The show is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Thursday. For more information call the high school at 740-435-1100. Pritchard Laughlin is located at 7033 Glenn Highway, Cambridge.

Fish fry

The Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department will hold its first fish fry of the season, beginning at 4 p.m. Friday.
The Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department will hold its first fish fry of the season, beginning at 4 p.m. Friday.

There's something about warmer weather and grabbing a fish dinner from a fire department that just feels like spring. Head to Caldwell as the guys and gals of the fire department host their first fish fry of the year. The menu will include battered Coleman fish, a baked potato or fresh cut French fries, cole slaw, a roll, dessert and a drink, all for $15 per dinner or $20 for a container of only fish. Guests will have the option to dine in or carry out or opt for limited local delivery. Food service will begin at 4 p.m. Friday and will continue until sold out. For more information call the fire department at 740-732-2802. The Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department is at 215 West St. in Caldwell.

Brew festival

Enjoy an evening at COSI for the 21+ crowd at the third annual Columbus Brew Festival. Sample more than 150 beers from 50-plus breweries. The festival is scheduled to run from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Admission includes beer samplings and access to the museum exhibits. Food will be available for purchase separately. Tickets begin at $30 and can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com. For additional info go to https://www.columbusbrewfestival.com or contact COSI at 614-228-2674. COSI, 333 West Broad St., Columbus.

Consignment event

Make room in those kiddos' closets for some new-to-you spring and summer clothes and more at the My Mommy Mart consignment sale in Marietta. The public sale runs from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Shop discounted items on Monday, or come back from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday for the dollar dash. To learn more about the sale or how to become a consignor visit www.mymommymart.com. Early shopping passes can also be purchased online for Friday afternoon. My Mommy Mart will take place at the Washington County Fairgrounds, 922 Front St., Marietta.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Jeffersonian: Annual banquet benefits Guernsey County Community Development Committee