Library features Women’s History

The program “Highlighting Trumbull’s Women: Pioneers, Builders and Visionaries” is scheduled at 6 p.m. Monday at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren.

Savannah Moss from the Trumbull County Historical Society will talk about pioneering figures who broke professional barriers, community builders whose generosity shaped our institutions and determined advocates who fought for social change. They include Harriet Taylor Upton, Mary Ann Campana and Helen Albert. Admission is free.

Program looks at labor history

Labor struggles in the Mahoning Valley will be the topic of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s next Bites and Bits of History program.

Author and historian Shean T. Posey will cover the major industrial strikes that shaped the region in the early 20th century, the transformative impact of New Deal labor policies, the later expansion of unionization into the public sector and how local workers organized, demanded fair treatment and influenced national debates about economic justice. It starts at noon March 19 at the Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Admission is free and those attending are encouraged to bring lunch to enjoy during the program.

Society hosts blimp program

A screening of the documentary “Icon in the Sky: 100 Years of the Goodyear Blimp” will be part of a McGuffey Historical Society Memories of a Lifetime program. Akron-based Goodyear Tire Company has used the airships as its corporate symbol for 100 years. Stephanie Pacifico of PBS Western Reserve will show the film and discuss the design, building, service and history of the airships.

The program starts at 10 a.m. March 21 at Denny’s meeting room, 4020 Belmont Ave., Liberty. Admission is $10 for McGuffey members and $15 for non-members. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 330-726-8277.

Packard museum speakeasy coming

Tickets are on sale now for a Roaring ’20s Speakeasy event at 6 p.m. March 21 at the National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren.

Those attending are encouraged to come dressed in period attire for an evening of cocktails, appetizers, card games and dancing hosted by performers portraying Carlotta Packard and other family members. Guests will be chauffeured in a Packard to the secret party entrance. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance at nationalpackardmuseum.org and by calling 330-394-1899.

‘High School Musical Jr.’ opens

A children’s theater production of “High School Musical Jr.” featuring students in grades 2 to 5 opens Friday at Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. The Matthew Gerrard-David Simpatico musical is an adaptation of the 2006 Disney Channel movie. It is directed by Christy Seymour.

Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for students, senior citizens and military and $13 for children ages 2 to 12 if purchased in advance at ashtabulaartscenter.org or by calling 440-964-3396. Tickets are $2 more at the door.