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BEIRUT BOMBING MEMORIAL: The Tri-State Detachment #494 of the Marine Corps League, Struthers Mayor Catherine Cernone-Miller and other local dignitaries and the family of local Marines killed in action during the Beirut bombing are hosting the Beirut Memorial Ceremony Saturday. A candlelight vigil will be at 6 a.m. and the full military memorial ceremony will be at 1 p.m. Both will take place at the Peacekeeper & Peace Officer Memorial Park on state Route 616 in Struthers.
OKTOBERFEST IN WEATHERSFIELD: The Weathersfield Community Connection Partners will host an Oktoberfest 10 a.m. To 11 p.m. Saturday at the township community park off state Route 46. The family friendly community event will incudes games, inflatables, food trucks, a deejay and local vendors.
FOOD DRIVE: Greenwood Chevrolet in Austintown is launching its Extra Mile Food Drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley. The initiative includes collecting both monetary donations and nonperishable food items, which will be loaded into the beds of three pickup trucks. The food drive runs through Nov. 20, with donations delivered in time for Thanksgiving. Greenwood Chevrolet is encouraging contributions from employees, customers and community partners. The dealership also is having friendly competition with the sales, service and body shop teams competing to see who can bring in the most donations. Donations can be made at Greenwood Chevrolet, 4695 Mahoning Ave., Austintown.
OFFICE CLOSED: The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission Office will be closed Friday because personnel will attend a funeral service at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Questions may be addressed to Executive Director Susan Krawchyk at 330-740-2450.
WELLNESS EXPO: The Wellness Expo: From Burnout to Balance-Reclaiming Your Joy will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Choffin Career & Technical Center, 200 E. Wood St., Youngstown. This expo is designed for anyone feeling drained, overwhelmed or stretched too thin. Participants will have an opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life, reconnect with themselves, and explore practical ways to support their overall well-being. Featured speakers include Gloris Griffin, LPCC-S, CEO of Gloris Counseling Services; Theresa Sanchez, RN, of the Youngstown Health Department; Kim Moore, life coach and yoga instructor; and Chef Jason Roller and Yo Crash!
GRAND OPENING: Boardman Park and the Rowan Sweeney Memorial Foundation invite the community to celebrate the official grand opening and ribbon cutting of Rowan’s Memorial Playground at 3 p.m. Saturday at Boardman Park. Following the ceremony, guests can participate in a balloon release in Rowan’s memory before families enjoy the new playground and stay for Boardman Park’s Family Fall Fest.
FAMILY PORTRAIT: The Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley will host its annual Family Portrait event 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Gilmore's Greenhouse, 2774 Virginia Ave. SE, Warren. An ASMV tradition, Family Portraits is designed specifically with autistic individuals and their families in mind. The event gives families the opportunity to have professional portraits taken in a relaxed, welcoming environment without the pressure or time constraints that can sometimes come with a traditional photo session. Each year, ASMV hosts the Family Portrait event at a different location throughout the Mahoning Valley, giving families the opportunity to enjoy a new setting while creating a lasting family memory. Two photographers will be available throughout the event. For a $20 registration fee, each participating family will receive a mailed 5×7 portrait and a digital copy. The event is open to families living in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana counties who have an autistic child or adult attending the session. Registration is required and space is limited. Go to: autismmv.org/events.
OCTOBER DANCE: USA Dance Youngstown-Warren Chapter will host its October social dance 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the historic Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard. The evening features Nightclub Two Step lessons with Brian Gallagher of “Dance Connection.” A basics lesson begins at 5 p.m., and general dancing runs 6:15 to 9 p.m., with guest DJ Scott Coe playing a mix of ballroom, rhythm, Latin, swing and club dance music. Admission is $10 for club members, $15 for non-members, and $3 for students. For more information on ballroom dancing check out www.usadance2015.com or follow them on Facebook at USA-Dance-Chapter-2015-Youngstown-Warren-OH.
DAHLIA SOCIETY: The Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will host their last meeting of 2026 at 1 p.m. Sunday in Boardman Park’s Elton Beard Cabin. The program will be about the preparation of dahlias for winter. Cutting down, digging and storage for successful overwintering and successful spring replanting will be covered. The public is welcome to join the meeting and have any questions answered by society members.