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ONEOHIO MEETING: The OneOhio Region 7 Collaborative of the OneOhio Foundation will meet 5 p.m. Monday at Direction Home of Eastern Ohio, 1030 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, OH 44509.
SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP: The Youngstown Area Scleroderma Support Group will meet 5:30 p.m. Monday at Davidson’s Restaurant, 3636 Canfield Road, Canfield, and by Zoom. The meeting is open to the public and focuses on issues of people affected by scleroderma, including patients, family, friends or anyone interested in advancing the areas of support, education and research.
For more information and Zoom numbers, contact group leader Leni Schulz at 330-501-2401 or lenipenny1@neo.rr.com.
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WALK WITH A DOC: Youngstown State University’s Bitonte College of Health and Human Services continues its commitment to public health through the Walk with a Doc program, a free community wellness initiative at the Southern Park Mall.
The program will be 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 6 and is led by YSU physical therapy faculty and students. Each session begins with a brief health talk before participants join in a walk around the mall. The events are designed to promote fitness, wellness and preventive care in a fun and social environment.
The walks are free and open to the public. All ages and fitness levels are welcome, and no registration is required.
KOHLER / GAIGE SPEAK TO AAUW: The Youngstown Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown. Lisa Lee Kohler and Kathie Gaige of the League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown will present current priorities of the League of Women Voters US, an update on redistricting in Ohio, and changes under consideration in state and national voting laws that would disproportionately impact women. For more information about AAUW, visit https://youngstown-oh.aauw.net.
AFTERNOON AT THE MUSEUM: The Springfield Township Historical Society’s final “Afternoon at the Museum” program for 2025 will be 2 p.m. Sunday with Lee Kohler presenting the history of the Mahoning County Fair (Canfield Fair). The talk is free.
Also, the STHS will have a rummage sale of Christmas decor and items 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 8 at the museum, 14188 Youngstown Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg.
For more information, visit Facebook or email springfieldtwphistory@gmail.com.
NIGHT AT THE RACES: The Altar and Rosary Society of St. Patrick Church of Hubbard is having a Night at the Races fundraiser at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the parish center. Tickets are $15 each and include a pizza buffet, snacks, refreshments and mixers. Feel free to BYOB and table snacks. Horses may be purchased for $20. There also will be a basket raffle and 50 / 50 raffle. Doors open at 5 p.m.
For tickets, horse purchases or information, call Paulette at 330-518-6353 or Marilyn at 330-720-3777.
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LIBERTY HALLOWEEN EVENT: The Liberty Township administration building, 1315 Churchill Hubbard Road, will welcome children 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday for Halloween.
The police department staff will be there to welcome children and hand out treats.
MODEL TRAIN SHOW: Model trains of all shapes and sizes will be displayed at the Youngstown Model Railroad Association fall open house, noon to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8 and 9, Dec. 6 and 7 and Dec. 13 and 14, at 751 N. Four Mile Run Road.
The YMRA is one of the few clubs in the country that has two complete displays, ‘O’ scale and ‘HO’. Both layouts feature more than 100 scale miles of track each.
A donation of $5 per person is requested. Children 11 and under with an adult are free.
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MEET THE CANDIDATES: Ellsworth Township will host a meet the candidates event for township trustee at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the town hall, West Akron-Canfield Road. Doors open at 7 p.m. Questions will be asked of each candidate.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: The Hungarian community of Youngstown will host its yearly memorial service on the anniversary of the 1956 uprising in Budapest to resist the communist oppression in Hungary. There will be a gathering at the Franciscan Friary, 517 S. Belle Vista Ave at 3 p.m. Sunday. There will be a short program. Those attending can wear something Hungarian in honor of their heritage,
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PUMPKIN CARVING: The fourth annual Pumpkin Carving Night will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Penguin City Brewing Co., 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown. One free pumpkin will be given per participant and they should bring their own carving tools. There will be a contest for the best pumpkins.
Finished pumpkins will be displayed Halloween weekend. After Halloween, pumpkins will be donated to Rebel Rescue Ranch small animal rescue in Berlin Center.
ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY TO MEET: The Mahoning Valley Archeological Society welcomes Leon Sam Briggs, an enrolled member of the Tonawanda Seneca, as featured speaker, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Beard Cabin in Boardman Park. The topic for discussion is “When The Forest Was Alive: An Indigenous Look At Life Before And After Colonization.”
Briggs will center the discussion on the development of indigenous lives, their interaction with the colonial people and why their paths would never parallel each other.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.
AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETING: The Audubon Society / Mahoning Valley monthly meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive. Guest speaker will be Tom Wright, presenting “One Year … One Quest.” The year, 2023; the quest, visit America’s 428 national parks, a new world record. The event is free to the public.
FISH FRY: The Western Reserve Building Trades is hosting its annual fish fry at the Operating Engineers Local 66 Hall, 291 McClurg Road, Boardman. The dinner is 7 to 10 p.m. The cost is $20, with proceeds being used for union supported causes.
SPECIAL GALA: The Salem Sustainable Opportunity Development Center will host a special Gala 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday to bring together business and civic leaders for an evening that celebrates 15 years of driving economic development, workforce innovation and regional progress. The gala will take place inside the former Key Bank building on East State Street.
The event will highlight some of the center’s most significant milestones, including the creation of Salem’s Building Department in 2023, which streamlined permitting and inspections for development projects, and the launch of the SOD Training and Technical Center in 2018, which has delivered more than 22,000 training hours to more than 5,300 participants.
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FALL FEST: Grace Church, 5253 W. Webb Road, Austintown, will host the fifth annual Fall Fest 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. The family friendly event will include hay-bale wagon rides, bounce houses, fall games. trunk-or-treat, costume contest and food. The event is for children up to age 12. To preregister, youngstowngrace.org/events.
ANNIVERSARY GALA: The Greater Warren-Youngstown Urban League will host its 95th anniversary gala, themed “The Met Gala Experience,” Saturday, at the Eastwood Event Center in Niles. This black-tie celebration will honor nearly a century of community empowerment, advocacy and social change in the Mahoning Valley.
The gala will feature live music from The Unit, dinner, a cigar lounge experience, and a special Legacy Award presentation honoring two outstanding individuals who embody the spirit of unity, advocacy and unconditional love. Tickets are on sale with general admission: $75
VIP Tickets: $125 (Includes early entry at 4:30 p.m. and open bar.)
Purchase tickets at: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/greater-warren-youngstown-urban-league-95th-anniversary-gala
Proceeds from this event will support vital Urban League initiatives Including 24 / 7 emergency homeless shelter, housing and mentorship for homeless youth.
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ECO FEST: An Eco Fest will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Elm Street Eco Village, 818-912 Elm St., between Youngstown State University and Wick Park. The event will include pumpkin decorating, permaculture workshops, apple pressing and cider-making demos, live music, art exhibits, haunted history walk, ghost story session and vendors. Free admission. Donations are welcome to support local artists and initiatives.
MEDICAL CENTER OPEN HOUSE: The Hubbard Medical Complex, 880 W. Liberty St., will hold an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The event will include giveaways, blood pressure screenings, tours and refreshments. For information, call 330-534-5400.
SENIOR CAREGIVERS EXPO: A free senior caregivers expo will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive. The event will include vendors offering senior resources. There will be a raffle and prizes.
For vendor registration, call 440-542-1060.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY TO MEET: The Mahoning Valley Archaeological Society will present a free lecture 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday with guest speaker Leon Sam Briggs, an enrolled member of the Tonawanda Seneca. Briggs will speak on “When the Forest was Alive: An Indigenous Look of Life Before and After Colonization.” The event will take place at the Beard Cabin at the Boardman Park. The public is welcome.
CARE CENTER COLLECTION: The Emmanuel Community Care Center, 2 N. State St., Girard, will hold a trunk or treat event throughout October. Anyone who donates nonperishable food and personal care items to the center will receive a treat.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: The Girard Multigenerational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., will present “My Path through Bereavement and Grief Support” from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the center.
HALLOWEEN AT LIBRARY: The Girard Free Library will present various events for the Halloween season.
A program will take place at 5:30 p.m. today, where Jessica Duponty from Sky’s the Limit Face Painting will share tips and tricks for ghoulish good makeup. There also will be a scavenger hunt. Registration is required.
A pumpkin earrings activity will be offered at 6 p.m. Wednesday. All materials will be provided.
Teens will be able to turn Barbie from a fashion icon to a fright night queen as they create a creepy-crawly masterpiece at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. To register, call 330-545-2508.
QUILT GROUP: That Quit Group I Belong To will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Rotary Building at Fair Park in Canfield. The guild of quilters meets on the third Tuesday of each month with quilters of all skill levels from beginner to expert invited. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Members will offer help and share their projects. This month will focus on quilting notions.
HOMELESSNESS DISCUSSION: Homelessness in Columbiana County and possible solutions will be the topic of discussion 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 28 at the Upper Room Fellowship, 500 Sponseller Road.
Sponsored by the Columbiana County Faith-Based Collaborative and the Columbiana Christian Ministerial Association, the gathering is intended to give participants a clearer understanding of myths and truths about homelessness and provide feasible services, resources and strategies to address it.
Government and community leaders, church members from across the county, and other residents are invited to attend and participate in the discussions.
The gathering is planned in advance of National Homelessness Outreach Awareness Month, which is in November. RSVP by Tuesday to Anna Deger at 330-760-6072 or email abdjgd2000@gmail.com.
The Faith-Based Collaborative is an arm of the Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board.
THEMED STORYTIME: The Girard Free Library will present a themed storytime at 10 a.m. Tuesday with Tom, the librarian, and Toshi, the therapy dog. Toshi is part of the Forever Friends Therapy Dogs.
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YARNSGIVING: Three Sheep Gallery & Workshop in Boardman kicked off its second year participating in Yarnsgiving, a nationwide initiative that celebrates the generosity and creativity of the fiber arts community. Running from I Love Yarn Day on Oct. 11 through Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2, Yarnsgiving was created to encourage makers to craft and give handmade items that uplift and inspire.
Throughout the season, crafters of all skill levels are welcome, and staff of Three Sheep will be on hand to offer ideas, guidance and encouragement.
In support of Yarnsgiving’s charitable mission, Three Sheep also will be collecting Knitted Knockers, handmade breast prosthetics for women battling breast cancer. Donations will go directly to women in the local community.
To learn more about the Yarnsgiving campaign, visit yarnsgiving.com.
NEWCOMERS MEET: Newcomers of Mahoning Valley will meet Oct. 22 at Coaches Burger Bar, 3032 Center Road, Poland.
Policy Matters Ohio will be presenting information to members and guests about the state budget. Policy Matters Ohio is a nonprofit organization that provides research, strategic communications and policy advocacy.
Newcomers of Mahoning Valley gives anyone in the area an opportunity to meet new people, learn about the community and find support if you have had changes in your life. For times or more information, call Lori at 330-707-9022 or Bonnie at 330-501-2738.
FOOD DRIVE: Greenwood Chevrolet in Austintown has launched its Extra Mile Food Drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley. The initiative includes collecting monetary donations and nonperishable food items. 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. In 2024, through combined monetary and food donations, the dealership helped Second Harvest serve more than 128,000 meals in the community. This year, they hope to exceed that mark and provide more than 130,000 meals.
Donations can be made at Greenwood Chevrolet, 4695 Mahoning Ave., Austintown.
For more information on Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, visit MahoningValleySecondHarvest.org.
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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/.