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π± Christmas Cabaret and 10 more events
Happening soon: Arthur Christmas on the McMechen Patch calendar

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Coming up on the calendar:
- Christmas Cabaret at The Strand Theatre
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- Thursday: Colder with flurries, with a high of 31 and low of 25 degrees.
- Friday: A little snow, up to 1"; cold, temps: high: 33, low: 26.
- Saturday: A little afternoon snow, with a high of 30 and low of 13 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
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π Upcoming Events in McMechen
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- Arthur Christmas
The Strand Theatre, 811 5th St, Moundsville
2:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Christmas Cabaret
The Strand Theatre , 811 5th St , Moundsville
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
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π Events Nearby
- Festival of Sound - Friday
J.B. Chambers Performing Arts Center , 1976 Park View Rd , Wheeling
7:00 pm - Ron Retzer Trio - Christmas at the Strand
The Strand Theatre , 811 5th St , Moundsville
7:00 pm - Festival of Sound - Sunday
J.B. Chambers Performing Arts Center , 1976 Park View Rd , Wheeling
7:00 pm - Star Watch 2025
Grand Vue , 250 Trail Dr , Moundsville
8:00 pm - John Marshall Monarchs vs Morgantown Mohigans
John Marshall High School , 1300 Wheeling Ave , Glen Dale
6:00 pm - John Marshall Monarchs vs Weir Red Riders
John Marshall High School , 1300 Wheeling Ave , Glen Dale
5:30 pm - Elf the Musical Jr.
The Strand Theatre , 811 5th St , Moundsville
2:00 pm - John Marshall Monarchs vs Elkins Tigers
John Marshall High School , 1300 Wheeling Ave , Glen Dale
4:30 pm - Christmas Retreat
3759 McCreary's Ridge Rd , Moundsville
8:00 pm - Fan Halen - Tribute To Van Halen
1 S Stone St , Wheeling
7:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Thursday December 25
Sunday December 28
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wright posted a job opening for Traffic Control Flagger in Glen Dale. Apply here.
- WesBanco, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Advisor - Moundsville in Moundsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McMechen here.
π Nearby News
Moundsville
- Santa swaps his sleigh for a swim at Moundsville's Holiday Splash Bash (wtrf.com)
- High School Roundup: John Marshall Boys Open With Victory (theintelligencer.net)
- Unified Bank Cuts Ribbon on Woodsdale Location (theintelligencer.net)
Wheeling
- Wheeling Park, Wheeling Central raise funds for Myers Memorial Scholarship (wtov9.com)
- Wheeling's Dimmeydale Neighborhood Recognized as Historic District (theintelligencer.net)
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