Board Benefit, Wheeling’s “must attend” social event to support the arts, takes place 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, August 25 at the Mansion Museum, Oglebay.

OI’s Board of Trustees invites friends and supporters of Wheeling’s leading arts & cultural organization to gather for this lavish party. Attendees will enjoy gourmet food, beer garden and an open bar in the elegant Mansion Museum and its picturesque lawn.

Funds raised helps OI to continue to provide cultural enrichment opportunities to the Upper Ohio Valley.

Tickets are $70 per person in advance and $80 at the door.

Purchase tickets online, from any board member or call 304-242-4200.

Sponsored by Jackson Kelly PLLC and WesBanco.

Oglebay Institute’s School of Dance will host an open house 10am-1pm Saturday, August 26.

This free event is open to all area students and parents interested in learning more about the dance classes offered at Oglebay Institute. Guests are invited to meet instructors, tour the studios, talk with current students and learn about our variety of classes. Students can register for classes as well at the open house.

Attendees can also register to win door prizes including a warm-up suit, free class and two tickets to the Raising the Barre Dance Gala.

Click here to learn more about Oglebay Institute’s School of Dance.

Herbal medicines.  How are they used and do they work? Learn from expert Dr. Roger Seeber. Seeber authored the book “The Medicine of Plants, from Potions to Pills” and will speak on the topic at 7 p.m. Monday, August 28. Join him to get an up close look at some medicinal plants that are used in Western herbal medicine.

Organizers suggest a $5 donation. All ages are welcome to join.

Presented in partnership with the Ohio County Master Gardeners.

About the Schrader Center:

The Schrader Center offers dozens of seasonal nature programs for all ages. Nature enthusiasts gather here to experience a sense of community around a shared love of nature. Preschoolers through adults enjoy our year-round nature activities. Most of all, our hands-on programs expand nature knowledge, promote outdoor discovery and foster lifelong learning.