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WWII HERITAGE SOCIETY: Jeff Dreves will speak to the World War II Heritage Society at its Monday meeting at A La Cart Catering in Canfield. His presentation will be preceded by a buffet at 6:15 p.m. Reservations are due by Saturday to Dave Frank, 330 757-0515.
Dreves was born in Schenectady, New York, and attended Pennsylvania War College (now Weidner) near Philadelphia. After graduating, he was commissioned as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army. and deployed to Vietnam in November 1966. He will share his service story through photographs taken during his tour.
FARMERS MARKET: Girard will hold its final farmers market 5 to 7 p.m. today on the green, 100 W. Main St. There will be produce, food trucks, artisans and music by Dead Flowers.
JA STOCK MARKET CHALLENGE: Junior Achievement of Eastern Ohio is turning Williamson Hall into Wall Street for the second annual JA Stock Market Challenge on Friday. More than 100 high school students from Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana and Ashtabula counties will compete in a stock market simulation.
Students, grouped in teams, will buy and sell stocks while reacting to real-world events that impact the market. Local business leaders will serve as floor traders, guiding students through 60 “trading days,” each lasting just one minute.
LEAF COLLECTION: The city of Girard is requiring the use of paper lawn bags for its annual leaf collection. Leaves raked to the street will not be picked up by the city. The city has a bulk quantity of bags available to residents, while supplies last, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday through Nov. 29 at the Girard Street Department, 943 S. State St.
The first five bags are provided at no cost upon proof of residency. If additional bags are needed, the cost is $1 for five bags. For information, call 330-545-3306.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MEETING: Youngstown city invites residents, business owners and community stakeholders to a public informational meeting 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown.
City officials will present a summary of strategies aimed at reducing stormwater pollution and safeguarding water quality. The gathering will focus on educating attendees about the stormwater management plan mandated by Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit regulations.
For information, call 330-742-8820.
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BINGO PARTY: St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oakhill Ave., Youngstown, is having its 52nd Annual Card and Bingo Party from 1 to 3 p.m.Sunday, Oct. 19. Enjoy a variety of salads, desserts, bingo, card and board games, basket raffle and 50 / 50. Tickets will be available at the door.
MISSION STRUDEL SALE: Sts. Peter and Paul UOC Missions Ministry’s Mission Strudel Sale to benefit Ukrainian orphans is taking orders until Oct. 20 for apple strudel, cherry strudel and cherry with cheese strudel. Pickup will be 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 24 from the Orthodox Cultural Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista, Youngstown. Cost is $10 for strudel and $11 for strudel with cheese.
Call 330-792-6699 or 330-799-7911 to order. Cash or checks made payable to Sts. Peter and Paul UOC Missions. (Note: OMM will be accepted.) Monetary donations will be accepted, which will benefit the children directly.
RAILROADERS LUNCHEON: All railroaders are invited to a luncheon meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday at JP’s Pizzeria, 15946 state Route 170, East Liverpool. Any questions, contact Rocco at 330-853-3045.
SUPPORT GROUP: The Brain Injury Family Education and Survivors Support Group will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Howland United Methodist Church, 730 Howland Wilson Road, Warren. The support group, free of charge, is available to all survivors and family members and / or caregivers. The support group offers socialization and fundamental information and education about brain injury and common challenges survivors and families are confronted with.
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MOAB HOUSE SPEAKERS: This month’s meeting of the Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will begin with networking for members and guests at 6 p.m. Tuesday at A La Cart Catering in Canfield. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by a presentation by Marcie Consiglio and Lori Manteghi, who are on staff at the Moab House, a local nonprofit organization that provides transitional housing for former foster youth. Reservations are $19 per person and can be made by calling Darlene at 330-755-9089, or Marilyn at 330-726-2527.
NOT SO HAUNTED HOUSE: Gateways to Better Living invites the community to its Not So Haunted House, a free sensory friendly Halloween experience for children and adults of all ages and ability. The event celebrates community inclusion and will take place 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and noon to 3 p.m, Saturday at the former Casal Aveda Institute next to the post office in the Austintown Plaza. The event will feature several interactive stations. For information, call 330-792-2854, ext, 238.
GUEST SPEAKER: The Girard Free Library will have guest speaker Greg Kektik at 6 p.m. Wednesday. He is the lead investigator with the paranormal Tri-County Ghost Hunters, and he will provide insights and information into the paranormal and discuss the history behind some of Ohio’s most haunted places,
BOOK SALE: Hubbard Friends of the Library will have a fall book sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the library’s first-floor meeting room. The outdoor graden project is complete and includes a small waterfall, reading nook and other items. Proceeds from the sale will support the library and its programs and services.
CRAFT SHOW: Aut Mori Grotto, 563 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, will host a Hal-Thanks-Mass combined craft show 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds will benefit the Grotto’s charities.
BEER / WINE TASTE: The Ursuline Sisters Mission will host an OktoberVines beer and wine taste 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at St. Mary’s Assumption Social Center in Youngstown There will be dinner, raffles and live music. OktoberVines is a combined fundraiser with proceeds to help children and adults in the community. Tickets are available at givebutter.com/OktoberVines.
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CHRISTIANS IN ACTION: Hubbard Christians in Action is hosting a monetary donation and food drive at Burlew’s Fresh Market, formerly known as Devine’s Shop’n Save, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. “Bagging for a Donation” will help fund the group’s community food pantry, located in the basement of the First Baptist Church on Orchard Avenue as well as its utility and emergency assistance funds. There will also be Hubbard’s Hunger Hike at 2 p.m. Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church, 111 Hall Ave. The hike is a 4-mile route to help recognize people in underdeveloped countries. There is also a 1-mile route for people with young children, medical needs and mobility issues. For the hunger hike, call 330-507-4239.
ASSOCIATION TO MEET: The Mill Creek chapter of American Business Women’s Association will meet Monday at A La Cart Catering, Canfield. Networking will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $19 per person. Reservations may be made by calling Darlene at 330-755-9089 or Marilyn at 330-726-2527. The speakers for the evening will be Marcie Consiglio and Lori Manteghi who are on staff at the Moab House, a local nonprofit organization that provides transitional housing to former foster youth. The public is welcome to attend.
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OKTOBERFEST IN VILLAGE: McDonald Village will host its annual Oktoberfest 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at Woodland Park. The event will include music, beer, food, vendors, and children’s activities and games.
MOSS HOUSE OPEN HOUSE: The Moss Ancestral Home and the Mineral Ridge Historical Society will host an open house 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The public can tour the 1800s Pennsylvania Bank-style house at 1400 Burnett St. The historical society museum is located across the street and contains artifacts and pictures from the area.
BOO SQUAD MARKS 10 YEARS: This year marks a special milestone for the Boo Squad, a volunteer group of kids 7 and older who are dedicated to spreading kindness in our community, as the group celebrates its 10th anniversary. While they celebrate a decade of making a difference, they’re also carrying on one of their most cherished traditions — the 9th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, in collaboration with Rulli Brothers.
Online and check donations will be accepted until Nov. 2 at givebutter.com/boosquadfund. Checks also can be mailed to the Spano Foundation, P.O. Box 735, Youngstown, OH 44501.
Food donations will be accepted until Nov. 9. The Boo Squad will be collecting throughout October and early November at State Farm, 727 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. For a full list of requested items, visit www.facebook.com/missionboo.
To date, the Boo Squad Fund has provided 1,322 meals to families in need. For more information or to donate, contact Dr. Heather Medvec at 330-301-8761 or boosquad13@gmail.com.
The Boo Squad Fund is a component fund of the Anthony Spano Foundation.
LITERARY FESTIVAL: Lit Youngstown kicks off its annual Literary Festival Oct. 16, with several events that are free and open to the public. This year’s festival theme, Rooted in Earth, invited proposals that center around natural and built environments.
David Huebert of Halifax, Canada, and Sean Prentiss of Vermont will read and sign books at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave. ASL interpretation will be provided by Meagan Albani.
Four readings will take place at Butler North in the afternoon and evening Oct. 18. Pennsylvania poets will read from the Keystone Anthology. The Craig Paulenich Endowed Lecture on Literary Community presents poet, editor and associate professor Caryl Pagel on Small Press Ecologies.
The festival concludes with a reading featuring poets Todd Davis, Lauren Camp and Kortney Morrow.
Lit Youngstown is a literary arts nonprofit with programs for writers, readers and those who love a good story. More information is available at www.LitYoungstown.org.
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ALZHEIMER’S WALK: The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Chapter is hosting the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday at the Watson and Tressel Training Site on the campus of Youngstown State University. Registration begins at 8:30 am with the Promise Garden Ceremony at 9:45 a.m. and the walk immediately afterward. Participation is free. Walkers and teams can set fundraising goals and earn incentives including T-shirts, backpacks, water bottles, blankets and more. To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s walk, visit https://act.alz.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=18819. This year’s fundraising goal is $82,000.
APPLE BUTTER DAYS: The East Palestine Area Historical Society will host its annual Apple Butter Days 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Log Cabin, 555 Bacon Ave., East Palestine. This has been the main fundraiser for the Historical Society for more than 40 years. Proceeds are used to maintain the log cabin. Apple butter will be cooked in 30-gallon copper kettles on the premises. Apple butter will be available for sale later in the day.
This year also will feature a community yard sale and vendor show. Vendors will be set up outside beside the cabin. Spaces are $10 for a 10X10 foot space. If interested, text Bonnie at 330-271-1979 or email jhdavis53@yahoo.com.
A Civil War encampment also will be set up on the premises and the historical society will be selling 50 / 50 tickets. If you would like to volunteer to help peel apples, come to the East Palestine Park Community Center at 9 a.m. Thursday. Bring a knife, cutting board, bowl and an apple corer.
SELF-HELP: Recovery International, a community self-help mental health group, will meet 2 p.m. today at Michael Kusalaba Public Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. For information, phone 330-747-1176.
CHURCH YARD SALE: Liberty Bible Church, 2111 Sodom Hutchings Road NE, Vienna, is hosting a yard sale 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. All proceeds go to worldwide missions.
The church will host its fall festival 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 25. Featured will be games, face painting, a bounce house, snacks and drinks.
TRASH AND TREASURE: The men’s group and the women’s group of Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, is hosting a trash and treasure sale beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Featured will be clothes, housewares, tools, antiques, small appliances and more. In addition, there will be a variety of baked goods and lunch items for sale.
SETON III TO MEET: Seton III, a group for service-minded Catholic women, will have their monthly meeting at noon Thursday at A La Cart Catering in Canfield. The speaker will be Tom Welsh, who works at the Purple Cat and is the author of several books, including one on the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown. The prayer will be led by Claranne McCloud.
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TRICK DOG EXPO: The 2025 Eastern Regional Tridex trick dog expo will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Collingwood Center, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell. The event will include workshops on trick dog, stunt dog, canine conditioning fitness and animal actors. Special guest at the event is Kyra Sundance, world-acclaimed stunt dog coordinator and celebrity dog trainer, who will lead workshops on Saturday.
Spectator admission is $25 for both days. Working spots with a dog is $50. Contact Patty at 330-550-5547 or pands2009@yahoo.com to register. Stunt dog trial tickets are available at domorewithyourdog.com.
FREE DENTAL CARE EVENT: Braydich Dental, 45 E. Liberty St., Hubbard, is hosting its annual Smiles from the Heart event 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. The event provides free dental care to individuals 18 years and older who lack insurance or the financial means to obtain treatment. The event will serve the first 200 guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible participants can receive their choice of a filling, cleaning, extraction or denture adjustment, free of charge. To learn more, visit www.braydich.com.
NAMI WALK: Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, will host the NAMI Mahoning Valley Mental Health Matters walk at 2 p.m. Saturday at the park gazebo. NAMI invites teams and individuals to participate in the walk and take advantage of free resources and activities available at the event.
Funds raised from sponsorships and donations fully support local programming, which includes free yoga classes, expressive art therapy activities, and caregiver and peer-to-peer support groups.
Events include kids yoga at 11:30 a.m., adult yoga at noon and entertainment at 1 p.m. All funds raised from the walk stay local and support our communities.
To find information about NAMI and registration, visit www.namimahoningvalley.org/.