We are inviting you to compete in the Ohio Valley’s 2nd annual Juneteenth Soul Food Cook-Off as a part of the
Juneteenth Festival for 2025!
Enter into one of our 6 categories:
•Chicken
•Mac-N-Cheese
•Greens
•Potato Salad
•Sweets
•Cornbread
Community members will recieve 6 tickets with their entry and select their favorite of each category. There will be one winner in each category that will receive a medal and recognition. There will be celebrity judges on hand to break any ties!
Admission into the event is $5
To ENTER into the event:
•You can enter as an individual, organization, church, etc.
•Register by June 6th
•Provide ingredient list for allergies.
•Your dish will be divided into sample size portions at Laughlin. •The cups will be provided.

As part of Wheeling’s Juneteenth celebration, this unique program will journey through the history and contributions of Black music in America, from slavery to the present day. This trip through time will focus on the African American influence on the musical genres of our country. It will take place at the Waterfront in Wheeling beginning at 6PM.

As part of Wheeling’s Juneteenth celebration, Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre have partnered with the YWCA Wheeling to screen Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 20th at Towngate. The film is a celebration of Black culture, incorporating elements of music, fashion, and martial arts appreciation. It is an open invitation to local martial arts schools and classes.

Get ready, fandom lovers! 🎉 The YWCA Wheeling is thrilled to host its 6th annual Mini-Con — a mini comic-con packed with maxi fun! This year’s event is bigger and better than ever as we welcome fans of comics, anime, video games, pop culture, superheroes, and now... wizardry! That’s right — we’ve officially absorbed the Wheeling Wizardry Festival, so Harry Potter fans, this one’s for you! ⚡️🪄
Come explore vendor tables filled with amazing artwork, collectibles, and merch, check out an action-packed Lightsaber demonstration by the Outer PRaxium Lightsaber Academy, and don’t miss our popular costume contest for all ages! We’ll have raffle prizes, small concessions, and a whole lot of community fun — all happening at the newly renovated YWCA Wheeling.
Cosplay encouraged. Fandoms welcome. Magic guaranteed.

The YWCA will hold our MEGA Bingo event again this year On October 18th at Wheeling Artisan Center on the 3rd Floor! Doors will open at 3 and calling will begin at 4.
Tickets are $75 and include your packet and a dauber. Additional packets and coveralls can be purchased.
This is an 18+ event. Small concessions will be available. Raffles and tips will be sold throughout the night.
There will be 14 games, payout $500 and one coverall at $3,000.
For information regarding the event please call 304-232-0511 and ask for Liz or email development@ywcawheeling.org
Please share this event!The YWCA will hold our MEGA Bingo event again this year On October 18th at Wheeling Artisan Center on the 3rd Floor! Doors will open at 3 and calling will begin at 4.
Tickets are $75 and include your packet and a dauber. Additional packets and coveralls can be purchased.
This is an 18+ event. Small concessions will be available. Raffles and tips will be sold throughout the night.
There will be 14 games, payout $500 and one coverall at $3,000.
For information regarding the event please call 304-232-0511 and ask for Liz or email development@ywcawheeling.org
Please share this event!

The YWCA Wheeling, The Wheeling Arts & Culture Commission, and Waterfront Hall bring another unique event to the Ohio Valley. It will take place at Wheeling’s new Waterfront Hall on Friday, December 8th from 8Pm-10PM. We will have decade-by-decade breakdowns of the genre, starting with the late 70’s up until 2020. Plus, there will be live performances by members of Kaligrafe Music, artists from the Wheeling Symphony, Mr. FancyPants, Keez, J. Nice, Poetic Peth, Almighty Poe, Kelz, a few surprise guests, and many more! There will be door prizes, trivia questions, and raffles for attendees. Whether you are a hardcore hip-hop head, an occasional listener, or someone who say’s “there hasn’t been any good hip-hip since my day”, everyone is welcome to attend this truly special and culturally significant event.

Ignite Hope will be hosting a Semi-Formal Charity Event that includes live music and entertainment, an open bar, food from local chefs, 50/50 raffle and silent auction. The cost is $60 per ticket and money raised will be split between the YWCA and SAHC. The event is Jan. 13 from 6-9 at the Wheeling Park White Palace. To purchase tickets, please contact Stacy at 304-281-7789

On Friday, October 20th between 6:30-8:30 the YWCA in partnership with Tri-County Help Center will sponsor a free bowling night at St. Clair Lanes in St. Clairsville, OH. Entry and shoe rental will be free to those in attendance. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 740-695-3641.

On Thursday, Oct. 26 at noon, we will hold an awareness walk in Wheeling to honor and support victims of domestic violence. We will begin the walk at the YWCA building on Chapline Street and walk to the waterfront. Attendees will receive purple popcorn provided by Mmm Popcorn, water and resource tables will be set up. Wear purple and come support those who have experienced domestic violence.

For our FIRST fundraising event since before COVID, we are holding a Mega Bingo Event at Wheeling Island Racetrack and Casino! This is an event you will not want to miss. More details to come. If you are interested in a sponsorship or raffle opportunity, please email development@ywcawheeling.org

Bargains at the Boutique will take place at our Y-Not-Repeat Boutique on June 9th from 4-7! Network, snack, shop...what a great way to spend a Friday night! Buy tickets in advance by visiting https://live.givebutter.com/c/TmUDP7

On September 16 from 6-9PM we will be having a Glow Run or Walk to represent Recovery Month. There will be speakers, resources and family friendly activities! It will take place at Elks/JB Chambers Memorial Recreational Park in Wheeling.

Join us for our 4th Annual Mini-Con! This year the event will take place in June at Vance Memorial Church from 12-5PM. Come dressed as your favorite super hero!