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Sunday is Be My Neighbor Day at Eastwood Mall

Eastwood Mall will host Be My Neighbor Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Presented by PBS Western Reserve and PNC, the family friendly event will include an appearance by Daniel Tiger from the children's show "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood." Attendees can participate in a variety of activities that encourage neighborly connections, and community organizations will be on hand to provide valuable information to families.

Festivities take place at center court in the mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Admission is free.

Holocaust scholar to speak on Gaza war

Norman J.W. Goda, one of the nation's foremost Holocaust scholars, will speak on "Is Israel Committing Genocide? A Skeptical Approach" at Youngstown State University.

Goda, a professor of holocaust studies at the University of Florida and the author of several books, specializes in modern European history with a focus on the Holocaust, war crimes trials and 20th century diplomacy.

The program starts at 5 p.m. Monday in room 132 of DeBartolo Hall, and admission is free. It is co-sponsored by YSU's Center for Judaic and Holocaust Studies and the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation.

Disney on Ice plans 'Party' in Youngstown

Disney on Ice, which traditionally comes to the Covelli Centre in December, will kick off the 2026 event schedule at the Youngstown arena.

"Mickey's Search Party" -- which features characters from "Moana," "Coco," "Aladdin, "Toy Story" and "Frozen" -- will do seven shows at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 2, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 3 and 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 4.

Tickets range from $27 to $102 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Covelli Centre's Southwoods Health box office and through Ticketmaster.

Program on White House dinners planned

The Upton Association's "First Wednesday" series will feature a program on "Dining with the Presidents, Presidential China & White House State Dinners."

Janet Weir Creighton, who worked in the White House for President George W. Bush, will provide a behind-the-scenes peek at presidential legacies and how state dinners are staged.

The program starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Harriet Taylor Upton House, 380 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, with refreshments available at 9:30 a.m.

Admission is free.

For more information call 330-395-1840 or go to www.uptonhouse.org.

Christ Episcopal offers dinner, cabaret event

Tickets are on sale now for Dinner, Divas and Dessert -- A Candlelight Cabaret at Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. NE, Warren.

The Oct. 25 event includes a silent auction at 5:30 p.m., followed by a dinner prepared by Station Square Ristorante at 6 p.m. and a concert at 7 p.m. featuring the Christ Church Staff Singers & Friends performing Broadway favorites.

Tickets are $35 per person and seating is limited.

Reservations may be made by calling the church office at 330-372-4998. For more information, go to www.christ churchwarren.org.

ACTS singers to perform 'Bucket List' songs

The cabaret show ACTS Sings! Our Bucket List will be staged for three performances at 40 Below at ACTS Performing Arts Center,40 S. Irvine Ave., Sharon, Pa.

Local performers will do songs they've always dreamed of singing,

Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and are available online at. www.actspac.org and by calling 724-815-4388.

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Church fundraiser to aid dining hall

The Food Truck Rockin' Rally returns to St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren, on Saturday.

Doug Thomas and the Full Moon Allstars will perform, and Vernon's food tuck will be on site. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

The event runs from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $10, and all proceeds will support the St. Vincent DePaul Dining Hall.

Penguin City hosts Oktoberfest

Penguin City Brewing Company, 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown, will have its 4th Oktoberfest on Saturday.

Polka music will be provided by Rex Taneri from 2 to 5 p.m. and The Zolkas from 7 to 10 p.m. Stein hoisting competitions will take place at 3 and 8 p.m. with prizes for the winners. Penguin City's Oktober Festbier and Renner Old Bavaria will be available along with a limited edition 2025 Penguin City Oktoberfest glass.

Festivities run from noon to 11 p.m.

Student films to be shown at DeYor

The 12th Friends4Friends Film Festival starts at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Ford Family Recital Hall, DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown.

It features original short films created by middle school and high school students from Austintown Middle School, Chaney Middle School, Mahoning County Juvenile Court and Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown, Northeast Ohio Impact Academy, South Range Middle School and High School and West Branch Middle School.

The films highlight real challenges young people face today, including cyberbullying, dating violence, mental health issues and more. Each project gives students the opportunity to stand up, speak out and inspire change among their peers. Admission is free.

WaterFire Sharon concludes

"Harvest Moon" is the theme of the second and final WaterFire Sharon event of 2025.

The centerpiece of the downtown Sharon, Pa., event is the more than 50 braziers that are anchored in the Shenango River, filled with cedar and pine and then set ablaze at nightfall with a soundtrack provided by a mix of prerecorded music and live music performed from boats on the river.

Before the lighting of the braziers at 9 p.m., there will be an artisan marketplace, a car show and a children's fun zone from 3 to 7 p.m. and a food court from 2 to 11 p.m. The entertainment lineup includes Steve Vuich, Pipe Dreams, Nicks in Time, Hair Supply, TNT Starlettes Fire Twirlers and Ally Grande. Admission is free.

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Stage Left presents 'Wayside School' play

Stage Left Players' "Sideways Stories from Wayside School" will be staged for three performances at Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon.

The play is based on the novel of the same name by Louis Sachar. It is directed by Christine Martin and will feature a cast of students in grades 5 to 9.

It is made possible through the support of the Lisbon Lions Club, Consumers Bank and the Ohio Arts Council.

Show times are 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens and are available online at stageleftplayers.org.

New haunted attraction in Canfield for 2026

The Canfield Fairgrounds only will be scare-free for a year.

Operators of Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds announced last month that they were relocating to the former American Freight outlet at 5185 Warren-Youngstown Road, Niles, for Nightmare in Niles. It is scheduled to open on Oct. 2.

On Wednesday promoter Corey Ward, who does the Ribs-n-Rock Festival at DeBartolo Commons and other events at the Canfield Fairgrounds, announced that a new haunted experience called the Canfield FEARgrounds will open there Oct. 2, 2026. It will feature four haunted attractions.

Stambaugh Chorus seeks new members

The Stambaugh Chorus is looking for new members for its 73rd season.

The chorus, directed by Hae-Jong Lee, is made up of singers who donate their time and talent to benefit the organization and the community.

Membership is open to anyone who loves to sing, can carry a tune and learns quickly.

The chorus practices from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in room 3026 of Youngstown State University's Bliss Hall. For more information, go to stambaughchorus.org or email membership@stambaughchorus.org.

McGuffey presents

program on McKinley

Author / historian Paul Rohrbaugh will discuss his new book about President William McKinley for the next William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society Memories of a Lifetime program.

"Favorite Son: The Life and Times of William McKinley" will cover McKinley's noteworthy events of McKinley's childhood in Niles and Poland, his service in the Union Army during the Civil War, and his entry into the practice of law and politics.

Rohrbaugh is a retired teacher, librarian and professor of education and is the founder of High Flying Dice Games.

The program starts at 10 a.m. Sept. 20 at Denny's meeting room, 4020 Belmont Ave., Liberty. Admission is $10 for McGuffey members and $15 for nonmembers. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 330-726-8277.

Dana offers open

house for students

Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University will have an open house for prospective students and their families from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15.

"Music Major for a Day" gives students an insider's view of the YSU performing arts community by allowing them to observe classes, perform with ensembles or choirs, attend panel discussions with current music students and join clinics related to their area of interest.

The open house is free, but advance registration is required at ysu.edu/music-theatre-OH.

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Train show planned in Youngstown

The Iron and Steel All-Gauge Model Train Show and Expo takes place Saturday at St. Mary's Assumption Social Center, 356 S. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown.

It will feature train sets, locomotives, rolling stock and accessories for model train collectors.

The show runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $7 with children ages 16 and younger admitted free. The venue is handicap accessible.

Torch Club hosts program

The Youngstown Torch Club will present a program Wednesday by Thomas Welsh on “Republic at a Crossroads: A Personal Encounter with South Korea in the 1990s.”

Welsh lived in South Korea between 1994 to 1998, as an associate editor and staff writer for The Korea Herald, covering social and cultural issues and editing its weekly news magazine. Welsh has written a series of local and regional history books for The History Press. He is a Youngstown State University graduate and earned his doctorate from Kent State University.

The program is free and starts at 7 p.m. at Davidson's Restaurant, 3636 Canfield Road, Cornersburg. Dinner will be available at 6 p.m. For more information, call 234-308-3149.

CWC hosts author of 'Granny Files'

The Columbiana Women's Club will host a program with author Lindsay Clifton at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at its clubhouse, 121 N. Main St., Columbiana.

Clifton will share excerpts from her book "Middle Fingers of Love: The Granny Files," providing insights about caring for loved ones with dementia in peace and with humor.The event will include light refreshments and a book signing.

The cost is $20, and RSVP is required.

For more information, call 330-692-2099. Books will be available for purchase at the event for $15.