NEWCOMERS CHRISTMAS: Newcomers of Mahoning Valley’s Christmas party will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at The Blue Wolf , Route 224 in Boardman. Lunch will be at 2 p.m., followed by a gift-exchange game. Newcomers is a social group formed over 30 years ago to help people new to the area, or those that have had a change in their life, and would like to make new friends and find out more about the community. Members celebrate birthdays, have a book club, go out to eat, see movies and do needlework with different interest groups.

If you are interested in coming to the luncheon or would like to find out about different activities and the club, contact Libby at 330-758-6582 or email newcomersofmv@gmail.com

PROCRASTINATOR’S SHOPPER: A Procrastinator’s Shopping Event will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Michael’s Church Family Life Center, 340 N. Broad St, Canfield.

This last-minute gift shopping experience will provide an opportunity for the local community to shop with local small business vendors who have unique items available for gifting. A wide variety of vendors include those with handcrafted items such as wooden lighting, holiday crafts, rugs and handwoven pieces, recycled metal art, jewelry, and boutique clothing for women, as well as gifts for men, like beard products. There will be bakers, makers and crafters, as well as small businesses.

Shoppers are asked to bring a food item to donate as well, and will be collected at the door. Free admission.

POLKA CHRISTMAS: The third annual Old Fashioned Polka Christmas party will be held 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Bessemer Croation Club Ballroom, 601 E Poland Ave., Bessemer, Pa. The event will include dinner and holiday celebrating Tickets are $7 advance and $10 at the door, Call Nichole at 724-657-7585.

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Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter Support Groups — 2 p.m., Antonine Sisters Adult Day Center, 2675 N. Lipkey Road. Contact the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

TOPS Ohio 327 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)– 5:45 p.m. at Christ Church Presbyterian, 1933 Canfield Road, Youngstown. Weigh-in: 5 p.m. Call 330-509-3002.

TOPS Ohio 698, Girard — weigh-in 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., meeting 6:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 140 E. Broadway Ave., Girard. 330-545-4770 or 330-534-2618.

TOPS 327, Youngstown — weigh-in 5 p.m., meeting 5:45 p.m., Christ Church Pesbyterian, 1983 Canfield Road, Youngstown.

Youngstown Executive Toastmasters — 6:45 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 301 Western Reserve Road, Boardman. www.speakingclub.org.

Youngstown Toastmasters Executive 408 — 6:40 p.m., Adamas Square, 8131 Market St., Boardman.

Monday Night Miracles — 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall, 2555 Rush Blvd., Youngstown.

Ostomy Support Group — 6 to 7 p.m. Salem Regional Medical Center’s private dining room. Pre-registration requested. Call nurse Tashia Watkins, 330-332-7607.

Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups — available free of charge, 2 p.m., at the Antonine Sisters Adult Day Center, 2675 North Lipkey Road, North Jackson. 1-800-272-3900.

Anyone with items for Seeing Eye should call 330-841-1738; email Society@tribtoday.com; mail or drop off information at the Tribune Chronicle.