🌱 Marietta High's 'Matilda' + Great Community Paper Airplane Event

Hello, everybody! Miranda Fraraccio here with your fresh copy of the Marietta Patch newsletter, full of all the local news you need to know right now.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The cast of Marietta High School's production of "Matilda the Musical" wrapped up three successful performances this past weekend. According to Scott Reider, the co-director of the musical, "The students have put in around 100 hours of work since January" to prepare and put on the production. (The Marietta Times)
2. The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Marietta hosted the Great Community Paper Airplane Event on Sunday afternoon. The free public event saw participants see who could throw the best paper airplanes from the choir loft of Marietta's Unitarian Universalist Church. Organizers said they open the event helps to bring together the community with some fun and the opportunity to connect with one another. (WTAP)
3. Searching for a new job is never easy, and it is generally best to look for one close to where you already live. Here are the full-time or part-time jobs currently available and hiring in and around the Marietta area. Open positions include retail sales, insurance, higher education, home health care, and more. (Marietta Patch)

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Today in and around Marietta:

• The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks At Parkersburg West Virginia University College Theatre, Parkersburg (2:00 PM)
• Divorce Care Support Group At Emmanuel Baptist Church, Parkersburg (6:00 PM)
• Night Out - Meet The Writers At RiverBend Family Dining, Beverly (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bring home a new furry family member today! Ollie is a sweet 1-year-old male Labrador Retriever mix waiting for his new home at the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley. (Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV via Facebook)
• Join Marietta College for the return of PioPitch! The interactive and informal program features aspiring and current entrepreneurs and will host its next event on Thursday, Mar. 2 at 4 p.m. (Marietta College via Facebook)
• Make sure your kids are safe by using car seats safely and properly. The Marietta/Belpre Health Department will be hosting its monthly car seat class on Thursday, Mar. 9 at 10 a.m. (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.