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TREASURE AND TRUNK SALE: The Poland Lions Club is conducting its 12th annual “Treasures of the Trunk” sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Prince of Peace Church on Center Road. Vendors are welcome for the event at $15 per space. To reserve a spot, call Lion Judy at 330-360-3641 or Lion Karen McFadden at 330-207-2418. Net proceeds from this event will be used to support local charitable and community projects. CEMETERY TOUR: A walking cemetery tour is scheduled noon Saturday at Oak Hill Cemetery in Youngstown, led by historian Steffon Jones. It will focus on the ...

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•THE GOVERNING BOARD OF ESC OF EASTERN OHIO will have a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. today at the offices, 7320 N. Palmyra Road, Canfield. •HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY BOARD will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the school, 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.

COMMUNITY NEWS: Dahlia show blooms this weekend in Boardman

DAHLIA SOCIETY: The Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will host the 22nd annual show Saturday and Sunday at the Boardman Park Lariccia Family Community Center, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. The event will take place 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Dahlias of all colors and forms and artistic designer arrangements will be entered into the show. Exhibitors from Ohio and other states will compete for prizes. Society members will answer the public’s questions. Visit mahoningvalleydahlias.org for more information. LIT YOUNGSTOWN EVENTS: Lit Youngstown has partnered with ...

Agenda for Thursday Aug. 20

AUSTINTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION will have a work session at 4 p.m. Thursday at the board conference room with the regular meeting at 5 p.m. at the middle school cafeteria. MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at the hearing room of the county courthouse basement for the board meeting and at 11 a.m. at the conference room at the county administration building for the staff meeting. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Mahoning/ Columbiana Counties Executive Committee will meet at noon Thursday at the Ohio Means Jobs Mahoning County in the Boardman Plaza.

COMMUNITY NEWS: Block party at B&O downtown Saturday

BLOCK PARTY: The Neighborhood will have its signature summer celebration The Block Party 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the B&O Station and the newly renovated Spring Commons Park. Admission is $10 at the door or pay-what-you-want through the Neighborhoods website at theneighborhoodevents.com This is the eighth year for the event, which has become a cornerstone of Youngstown’s summer calendar. The event includes live music and performances, bands, comedians, a flea market with small businesses and food trucks. POPUP SKATE PARK: A Pop-up skate park event for families will be 1 to 4 p.m. ...

Agenda for Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 18 and 19

CANFIELD CITY COUNCIL will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the municipal building. COITSVILLE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the township hall for updating the policy book. COITSVILLE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the township hall. MAHONING COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH Board of Health will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the offices, 50 Westchester Drive, Austintown. PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY Laws Committee will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the East Library to discuss bylaws. MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will meet at 10 ...