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OCCHA GALA: Organizacion Civica Cultural Hispana Americana, Inc. (OCCHA) has set its 54th annual fundraising gala 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center, 7440 South Ave. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at OCCHA, 3660 Shirley Road, Youngstown, or by calling 330-781-1808. The gala is for adults only and a cash bar will be available.
HALLOWEEN RUNNING EVENT: Beacon of the Valley invites runners, walkers, families and community members to take part in its Halloween 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk on 10 a.m. Sunday at the Hubbard School Complex, 350 Hall Ave. SE, Registration begins at 9 a.m. The Halloween-themed event combines fitness, family fun and community giving. Participants are encouraged to get into the Halloween spirit with a costume contest for adults and children under 12. Prizes also will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers, and all participants will receive a T-shirt and medal. Adding a special charitable component to the race, the 5K winner will have the opportunity to select a school in Mahoning, Trumbull or Mercer County to receive a $750 donation. Registration for the 5K Run is $30 through Saturday and $35 after that. Registration for the 1-Mile Walk is $25 through Saturday and $30 after that. Proceeds benefit Beacon of the Valley, a fund of the Community Foundation of Western PA and Eastern OH, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children ages 12 and under. Participants can register online through the registration information provided on the event flyer. Those wishing to pay by check or cash, or anyone with questions, may contact Beaconofthevalley.anniec@gmail.com.
SIGHT FOR ALL: Sight for All United will host its annual Eye Ball of the Mahoning Valley 7 p.m. Saturday at the Eastwood Event Centre for an evening of magic, mystery and making a difference. Each ticket purchased helps bring families one step closer to accessible vision care. The event will include a raffle prizes, a silent auction and a live auction. For tickets, call 330-750-1867 or info@sfau.org.
TRUNK OR TREAT: Girard First Baptist Church, Kline Street, will have a Trunk or Treat 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday.
LIBRARY PROGRAM: The Girard Free Library will have a program for children ages 8 to 12, “Basics of Kitchen Fundamentals,” an easy to follow culinary creativity program at 11 a.m. Saturday. Children can experiment with different techniques and methods on how food is made. Registration is required as attendance is limited. To register, call 330-545-2508. The library also will have a movie night at 3:30 p.m. Friday with the movie “Scooby Doo’s Spookiest Tales.”
LUNCH AND LEARN: The Columbiana Women's Club (CWC), a civic organization operating a century house on Main Street in historic Columbiana, invites the public for "Children's Books Lunch & Learn” with Margaret McBane and Pat Tingle, at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the clubhouse, 121 N. Main St. Guests will enjoy an afternoon with local aficionados/collectors Margaret McBane and Pat Tingle as they explore the art of children's books, including what makes a title a classic. Space is limited and RSVPs are required by calling 330-692-2099. Cost is $20/person and includes lunch and the presentation. Cash or check only, and checks should be made payable to Columbiana Women's Club. Membership is $25 annually. For more information about the CWC Lunch & Learn, call 330-482-2832 or its Facebook page @ColumbianaCWC.