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SELF-HELP GROUP MEETS: Recovery International, a community self-help mental health group, will meet 2 p.m. Thursday in the study room at the Michael Kusalaba Public Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. For information, call 330-747-1176.

MOVIE AND DINNER: The Church of Jesus Christ, 1900 Keefer Road, Liberty, will host a dinner and movie night Wednesday with dinner at 6 p.m. and a movie at 6:30 p.m. The event is free. The church hosts a dinner and movie on the last Wednesday of each month.

MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB: The Mahoning County Model Aircraft Club monthly meeting is 6 p.m. Wednesday at Belleria Pizza, Boardman, with dinner at 5 p.m. New members are welcome. Meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month. Summer meetings will be at Shaker Woods Field, Columbiana. For more information, contact rc.chris.shoemaker@gmail.com.

GAB SALE: Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, will host its 55th annual Garage, Attic, Basement Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday ($2 bag). Items include furniture, linens, tools, toys, glassware, jewelry and much more. Bags are provided. Call 330-318-7952 for more information.

FABRIC FRENZY: Community members and sewing enthusiasts are invited to shop, donate and support local youth during the annual Fabric Frenzy, hosted by Ohio State University Extension, Mahoning County. Fabric Frenzy features a large selection of fabric and sewing-related supplies available to the public in exchange for a donation that benefits Mahoning County 4-H youth development programs.

Community members can donate fabric and sewing supplies 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. between Friday and May 22, Monday through Friday. Donations may include fabric, notions, patterns, yarn, sewing tools and other craft materials in good condition.

The public is invited to shop the collected materials during the Fabric Frenzy sale, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 29 and 9 a.m. to noon May 30 at the Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.

Proceeds from the donation-based sale will directly support Mahoning County 4-H youth programs.

QUOTA CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: The Quota Club of Salem is accepting applications for the annual Mona McArtor Scholarship from students attending Salem, Beaver Local, Lisbon, Louisville, Sebring and West Branch high schools.

The $1,000 scholarship is awarded each year to a student going into an undergraduate or graduate-level program and pursuing a career in speech / language pathology and / or audiology or deaf education.

Application forms are available at the guidance offices of the local high schools or by calling Ann Smith at 330-831-1019.

The completed scholarship application and two faculty reference letters are due no later than May 5.

AFTERNOON AT THE MUSEUM: The Springfield Township Historical Museum, 14188 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg, will reopen Sunday after having undergone a cleaning, reorganization and refurbishment of the first floor. The museum opens at 1:30 p.m.; the program starts at 2 p.m.

The first speaker of the series for 2026 is Dave Long, whose topic will be “Senior Targets: What Seniors can do to avoid becoming the target of scammers.”

The program is free and information is available on Facebook or at springfieldtwphistory@gmail.com.

MENTAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM: Coleman Health Services is marking the fifth anniversary of its Unmute the Uncomfortable symposiums tackling relevant issues surrounding mental health and suicide prevention. This year’s program, “The Human Algorithm: Connection in Crisis,” will explore how the human experience meets the digital world, chatbot therapists, invisible bias, socially responsible AI, the intersection of mental health and social media and policy solutions.

The keynote speaker is former WNBA player and poet Imani McGee-Stafford.

The daylong event will take place May 7 at the Eastwood Event Centre in Niles. The cost is $100, which includes breakfast and lunch.

Coleman Health Services is presenting the event in partnership with the Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board. Registration is available at Colemanservices.org. For more information, contact stacia.erdos@colemanservices.org.

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POP UP SKATEPARK: The Youngstown Skatepark Association in partnership with the Youngstown Parks and Recreation Department will kick off the season with a free pop-up skatepark series 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Richard and Eugenia Atkinson Recreation Center, 903 Otis St., Youngstown. A portion of the park space will be transformed into a pop-up skatepark for skateboards, BMX bikes, scooters, in-line skates and roller skates. Helmets are required for riders under 18, who must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

MCCTC OPEN HOUSE: The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Adult Career Center, Palmyra Road, Canfield, will have an enrollment open house 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Campus tours will be available throughout the event. Prospective students can meet with admissions and a recruiting coordinator.

BOOKS AND BREWS: Ashley Morrow, local author of “Her,” is hosting a Books and Brews launch party 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Paladin Brewery, 6530 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. The event will include a meet and greet with the author.

BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER: St. Rose Church in Girard is sponsoring a benefit bake sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday to help a family who lost their home on Second Street in Girard earlier this year. Donations of items for the sale can be dropped off 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in the basement of the church. For questions, call 330-207-2169.

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SCAM TALK: Dave Long, a columnist for The Vindicator and Tribune Chronicle, gives a monthly lecture on scams targeting seniors and how to avoid them on the fourth Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Poland Township Government Center. The next one is today.

LIBERTY CLEANUP: Liberty Township will host its 31st annual community litter cleanup 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Any clubs, groups or families interested in cleaning a neighborhood street can meet at the township administration building, where they will be assigned a street or choose one. Students who need community service credit hours can find the sign-in sheet at the administration building. The event is being sponsored by the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District and Liberty trustees, who will supply bags, gloves and giveaways.

CAREER FAIR: Ohio Means Jobs Trumbull County will host a career fair 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Eastwood Mall in Niles. Jobseekers can meet local employers, explore openings and build their network.

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KITE FESTIVAL: The Austintown Kite Festival will take place noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Stacey Pavilion, Austintown Park. The public is welcome to come to the park and fly a kite. Free kites while supplies last. The event will include raffles, face painting, food trucks, and Austintown fire and police vehicles.

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PURSE BINGO: The Boardman Gridiron Club will host the fifth annual Designer Purse Bingo at 7 p.m. Saturday at Palermo Banquet Center, 404 Tenney Ave., Campbell. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 each and include 15 rounds of bingo, dinner, water/pop and entry into a purse door prize. Each round of bingo has a corresponding designer purse prize. Additional bingo cards, 50/50 tickets and basket raffle tickets will be available to purchase.

This year’s event includes a separate bonus raffle for a Louis Vuitton purse, valued at $2,600. Tickets for the Louis Vuitton purse drawing are $25 each or the Spartan Special of three tickets for $50. If the winner is in attendance, they also will receive the matching Louis Vuitton wallet. A limit of 400 tickets will be sold.

For tickets, contact Katie Butto at 330-360-2672, Kathy Miller at 330-718-6895 or Chad Miller at 330-717-6981. All proceeds benefit the Boardman High School football program.

WEAVERS GATHER: Youngstown East Ohio Weavers Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Leetonia Library, 181 Walnut St. There will be a short business meeting and then a workshop on twilling on a small hand loom. Guests can bring any projects they have for show and tell. Guests are welcome. The guild is a teaching guild in all fiber arts. For information, call Marilyn 330-519-4049 or Marty at 330-314-4521.

RAILROADERS TO MEET: All retired and active railroaders are invited to attend the monthly meeting of National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees, Inc. at 11 a.m. Thursday at JPs Pizzeria, 16947 state Route 170 in Calcutta. For questions, call Rocco at 330-853-3045.

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FLYING HIGH PLANT SALE: Flying HIGH Inc. will host its 2026 annual plant sale across two locations from Tuesday through May 30.

The annual plant sale will kick off at the Access Healthy Foods Mahoning Valley Greenhouse at the Campus of Care in Mineral Ridge Tuesday through May 9, followed by a second phase at GROW Urban Farm in Youngstown from May 11 through May 30. Hours for both locations are Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Shoppers can choose from a wide selection of plants, including: $5 for a six-pack of flowers or vegetables, $20 mix-and-match flats, $8 for 6-inch potted flowers and coleus, $20 hanging baskets and ferns, and $12 for 6-8 inch tomato plants.

In addition, bonus plant selections will be available in limited quantities while supplies last, with varied pricing. All plants are grown with care through Flying HIGH’s Access Healthy Foods Mahoning Valley and workforce development efforts, which provide hands-on training and employment opportunities for individuals in the community. Proceeds from the sale directly support these programs, helping individuals build skills, gain employment, and improve their quality of life.

For more information, call Flying HIGH Inc. at 330-797-3995 or email Olivia Cooke-Murphy at ocmurphy@flyinghighinc.org.

RED CARPET FOR AUTISM: The Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley (ASMV) is partnering with UAW Local 1112, which is hosting and sponsoring the upcoming Red Carpet Family Dance from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. The event will take place at the UAW Local 1112 Union Hall, 11471 Reuther Drive, Warren, where the union is opening its doors to create a welcoming and inclusive evening for local families.

This Hollywood-themed night is designed to celebrate autistic individuals of all ages, along with their friends and families, in a fun and supportive environment. Guests can walk the red carpet, enjoy music and dancing, and connect with others in the community.

ASMV serves the tri-county area of Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties, and families from all three counties are welcome to attend. Event highlights include a red carpet photo experience, games and dancing for all ages, and food and drinks provided by UAW Local 1112.

There also will be multiple basket raffles. Guests are encouraged to bring cash, as credit cards will not be accepted.

The cost to attend is $10 cash per family, payable at the door. Families are encouraged to register in advance through the ASMV website under the events section. For more information or to register, visit the website or call 330-333-9609.

ANIMAL BABY SHOWER: Mill Creek MetroParks will host its annual farm animal baby shower 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield. Families and individuals are encouraged to attend the free family-friendly event to meet the newest arrivals at the MetroParks Farm, including goats, piglets, calves, chicks, ducklings and more. Guests also will have the opportunity to see mother animals who are still expecting. Other activities include tractor wagon rides, ice cream cones filled with feed for animal feeding, and concession trailers and drinks. Free on-site parking will be available, with additional parking across the street at the Canfield Fairgrounds.

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION: The Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., will host a volunteer recognition ceremony at 9 a.m. Monday in honor of National Volunteer Week.

BINGO FUNDRAISER: Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, will host a super bingo at 4 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $50 and include 18-on cards, special pack and pasta dinner. All proceeds will help a wounded Ukrainian soldier acquire a prosthetic limb.

BENEFIT TO HELP FAMILY: St. Rose Church in Girard is sponsoring a benefit to help a local family who lost their Second Street home in a fire earlier this year. A bake sale will be at 9 a.m. Sunday at the church. Items for the bake sale can be dropped off from 10 am.to noon Saturday..

GRIDIRON FUNDRIASER: The Boardman Gridiron Club will host the fifth annual purse bingo at 7 p.m. Saturday at Palermo Banquet Center, 404 Tenney Road, Campbell. Tickets are $40 each and include 15 rounds of bingo, dinner and door prizes. There also will be a 50-50 raffle and basket auction. For tickets, call 330-360-2672.

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AUDUBON SOCIETY: Jamey Emmert, avian education coordinator for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, will present a behind-the-scenes look at Ohio’s birding trail program 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive.

Social time is 6:30 p.m. The program, “Trailblazing Skies and Shorelines: Ohio’s Birding Trails,” will highlight how Ohio’s trails protect wildlife while supporting local communities. For information, call Elizabeth at 330-883-9437.

LITTLE CRITTERS: The Girard Free Library will present Mosquito Lake State Park naturalist Jason Lee and Bob and Kathy from Little Critters at 6 p.m. Monday for a hands-on wildlife program. There will be live animals and interactive learning. Participants will experience wildlife from Ohio. To register, call 545-2508 or visit the library.

CHILDREN’S FAIR: Churchill United Methodist Church, 189 Churchill Hubbard Road, Liberty, will have a children’s fair 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. There will be games, prizes and lunch.

FAMILY SEARCH: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2205 Tibbetts Wick Road, Liberty, will provide a free service, FamilySearch.org, to help people discover, gather and connect their families — past, present and future.

Use the FamilySearch Tree (iOS or Android) and FamilySearch Memories (iOS or Android) mobile apps, and visit FamilySearch.org.

GIRARD CLEANUP: The Girard city community cleanup will take place 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Stambaugh Park. Girard High School FIRST Robotics team, Beta Club and National Honor Society members will take part.

HERITAGE GROUP: Steve Pettyjohn will discuss major battleships for the World War II Heritage Group at 6:15 p.m. Monday at Ala Carte Catering in Canfield.

There will be a buffet dinner followed by the program. For reservations, call Dave Frank at 330-757-0515.

QUILTERS GROUP: That Quilters Group I Belong To will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Rotary Building at Fair Park, Canfield. Guild President Carolyn Artle will demonstrate decorative stitching on a sewing machine, laces, trims and doilies to create heirloom blocks for a quilt.

The group meets the third Thursday of each month and welcomes quilters of all skill levels.

SENIOR SHOWCASE: The Spring Senior Showcase will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren. Local seniors will provide entertainment with skits, dancing and singing.

Tickets can be purchased at the theater or call 234-437-6246.

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INSPIRING MINDS GALA: Inspiring Minds will celebrate its 20th annual fundraising gala 2 to 5 p.m. April 25 at its headquarters, 837 Woodland St. NE, Warren. This year’s gala, presented by 7 17 Credit Union, marks a major milestone for the organization as it celebrates 20 years of Inspiring Minds and the thousands of students whose lives have been impacted through its programming.

The gala will showcase a new format this year, featuring a seated culinary experience intertwined with student and community presentations. The event will include student testimonials, volunteer testimonials, the Class of 2027 senior presentation and alumni testimonials.

Inspiring Minds serves students in Mahoning and Trumbull counties.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY EVENT: The quarterly meeting of the Historical Society of Columbiana and Fairfield townships is 7 p.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 28 E. Park Ave., Columbiana. Local author and retired teacher and librarian Paul Rohrbaugh will present “Driving it Home: General Motors’ Lordstown Complex, 1956-2019.”

The public is encouraged to attend.

Research for the book included interviews of more than 50 individuals who worked at the complex’s numerous plants and archive research of the Mahoning Valley’s two main newspapers, as well as local historical centers. The public is encouraged to attend.

WRITERS TO MEET: The Monday Night Writers will meet 5 p.m. Monday at Leana’s Books and More, 417 Kirk Road, Youngstown. Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend. The group is led by author Nancy Christie. At the meetings, writers have the opportunity to receive feedback from others on works in progress.

BIKE LANE CLEANUP: Bike Share Youngstown / YoGo Bikeshare is organizing a communitywide bike lane cleanup beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, bringing residents together to improve safety and accessibility across key bike corridors in the city. Registration begins at 9 a.m.

Volunteers will clean sections of Midlothian Boulevard and Mahoning Avenue (near WRTA) with supplies provided by R.U.B.Y. A post-event gathering will follow at Westside Bowl on Mahoning Avenue.

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LIBRARY DELAYED OPENING: All Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County locations will open at 10 a.m. today following an in-service meeting.

SHRED DAY: A free community shred day will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Roosevelt Student Wellness Center parking lot, 110 Orchard Ave. Hubbard. Hubbard High School Ecology Club students will be on hand to unload bags and boxes of paper from vehicles. Protect N Shred Inc. will provide the service.

WRITERS MEETUP: The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at Leana’s Books & More, 4317 Kirk Road, Youngstown. Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend. Led by author Nancy Christie, the meetings offer an opportunity for members to get group feedback on works-in-progress.

For information, contact nancy@nancychristie.com.

BLOCKWATCH SET: A community blockwatch meeting is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at the Girard Free Library for residents to discuss issues of concerns with officials.

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LISBON HALL OF FAME: The 2026 Lisbon Alumni Hall of Fame induction dinner and ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Guilford Lake Event Center. Tickets are $30 each in person at Almost Perfect, 202 W. Lincoln Way, Lisbon, or mail check to the Lisbon Alumni Association, P.O. Box 421, Lisbon, OH 44432, payable to the Lisbon Alumni Association.

The dinner will be catered by Pondi’s. The 2026 honored classes are 1958, 1974, 1977, 1991 and 2004.

UNITED WAY MEETING: The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley will present its annual meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Lake Club, 1140 Paulin Road, Poland. The event, sponsored by Farmers National Bank and Farmers Trust Company, will celebrate the outstanding individuals, organizations and donors. Doors open at 5 p.m.

BRAWLING BATTLESHIPS: Steve Pettyjohn will continue his speech on major battleships when he addresses the World War II Heritage Group in Canfield on Monday. His talk will be preceded by a buffet dinner at 6:15 p.m., for which reservations are required to Dave Frank, 330-757-0515, by Friday.

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ANNUAL GARAGE SALE: The Angels for Animals annual gigantic garage sale fundraiser will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to Sunday at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Friday is an early bird- shopping spree and Sunday is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with most items 50% off and from 2:15 to 4 p.m. is $20 for all you can take with a wristband required. For garage sale details, visit www.angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111, press #5 or Amy 330-549-1111 ext 146.

COMMUNITY TEA: The Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will host “A Star Spangled Tea” at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Lariccia Center in Boardman Park. The tea will feature a full lunch, a traditional cookie table, a guest speaker and basket raffle. Tickets are $35 per person. Guests can expect a patriotic theme. For tickets and information, call Barb at 330-518-6404.

SCHOLARSHIPS ACCEPTED: The Poland Historical Society will be accepting applications for the society’s scholarship, which will be presented to a graduating senior from Poland Seminary High School. Application forms are available at the high school guidance office. The deadline to submit an application is Wednesday. Mail to P.O. Box 5052, Poland, 44514 or email to phsscolarhip@polandhistoricalsociety.com

ALTRUSA HOSTS SPEAKER: Altrusa International of Youngstown will host the annual spring luncheon 11 a.m. Thursday at A La Cart Catering, 429 Lisbon St., Canfield. A program will be presented by Youngstown Mob Talk co-host James Naples III and Johnny Chechitelli. The event will include lunch, a basket raffle and door prizes. Tickets are $40 and proceeds support local service projects. To RSVP, mail a check to Altrusa Youngstown attn: Kim D., P.O. Box 602 Youngstown 44501 or call Margaret at 330-727-6685.

HELPING HANDS: The Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, has new and gently used clothing for families. In April, all items will be $2 each, except spring items. The closet is open on Tuesdays but will be closed on April 28 as the church prepares for the GAB sale.

DRAMA CLUB: The Hubbard High School Drama Club will present “High School Musical” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the school. The play celebrates the 20th anniversary of the film. Doors open one hour before each performance. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets are available online or at the door.

SPRING TEA: Join the Columbiana Women’s Club (CWC), a civic organization operating a century house on Main Street, for a sip of Spring Tea at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the clubhouse, 121 N. Main St., Columbiana.

Hosted by area tea house aficionado Pat Keylor, the CWC Spring Tea 2026 is an Afternoon Tea featuring sandwiches, sweet treats and spring decor.

Space is limited; RSVPs required: 330-692-2099. Cost is $25/person: cash or check only; make checks payable to Columbiana Women’s Club.

The Columbiana Women’s Club & Village Gatherings is a social organization that provides a welcoming home for women to gather and grow through enriching activities, while also offering the community a unique rental space in a grand century home. The interior of the clubhouse was refreshed several years ago and is home to Green Thum Garden Club, Readers Guild, card clubs and more. Membership is $25 annually.

For information about the CWC Spring Tea 2026, call 330-482-2832; Facebook @ColumbianaCWC.

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YOUNGSTOWN GRIT: The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host the Youngstown Grit Series with the Wednesday Forum on Resilience

The third installment of the Youngstown Grit series, titled “Resilience,” will take place 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Main Library.

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required at https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/events.

BIKE DONATION DRIVE: Thrive Mahoning Valley will host an adult bike donation drive from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Westside Bowl inviting community members to support local transportation access by donating a new or gently used adult bike, tools, parts and gear, The event is made possible with through the support of West Side Bowl, Mahoning Valley Freedom Fighters,.and Youngstown Solidarity.

BOOK CRAWL: POP! Art Books Culture in Boardman will join six other northeast Ohio bookstores for the 2026 Spring Bookstore Crawl, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Participants will receive a stamp card at any of the participating bookstores and use that card to collect stamps from participating bookstores. A completed card is eligible for prizes. For information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2341534366327333.

FUN IN KITCHEN: The Girard Free Library will offer Kitchen Fundamentals for children from 11 a.m. Saturday for ages 8 to 12 to learn the basics of kitchen fundamentals and culinary creativity. Call the library to register at 330-545-2508.

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SETON III MEETING: Seton III, a Catholic women’s service organization, will have its monthly luncheon meeting at noon Thursday at A La Cart Catering, Canfield. The program will be about different kinds of scams and how to avoid them. The presenter will be Dave Long, whose columns appear monthly in The Vindicator.

The prayer will be led by Margie Stanwoo. Hostesses are Ellen Carney, Eileen Powell and Pat Iacobucci.

PASTORAL INSTALLATION: Third Baptist Church of Youngstown will install the Rev. Vincent E. Peterson II as senior pastor at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The service will feature keynote remarks from the Rev. Vincent E. Peterson I of Providence Baptist Church, Akron. The congregation invites area pastors and clergy to attend and participate in a time of prayer and blessing as the church enters a new season of ministry. For more information or to RSVP, contact Third Baptist Church at 330-743-0640 or tbcchurch99@gmail.com.

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PRESS CLUB DINNER: The Youngstown Press Club’s annual meeting and dinner will take place 5:30 p.m. April 13 at Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. The keynote speaker is Youngstown Mayor Derrick McDowell. The cost is $50 per person for members and $60 for nonmembers. There will be a cash bar. To register, visit www.yopressclub.com. No walk-ins. For questions, send an email to youngstownpressclub@gmail.com.

MLK REMEMBRANCE: New Bethel Baptist Church, Hillman Street, Youngstown, will host a memorial service commemorating the 56th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, 6 p.m. today. The guest speaker is Vince Peterson II.

RESEARCH TEAM: The Oakhill Cemetery Research Team is looking for volunteers who can help preserve the history of Oakhill Cemetery. Volunteers will help with patron questions, veteran headstone replacement and burial cards. Those interested in helping can call Steffon Jones at 330-301-7365.

A historical presentation by Jones will take place 1 p.m. Sunday at the Struthers Historical Society, 50 Terrace St. The topic of discussion will be Choctaw Code.

OSTOMY SUPPORT: The Youngstown Area Ostomy Support Group will meet 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Woodland Room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Anna Fitzgerald at Anna_Fitzgerald@mercy.com or call 330-480-3440.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING: The Oak Hill Collaborative, in partnership with GreenBoard IT, will host an E-Waste Collection Drive 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at 507 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown.

Items that will be accepted include laptops, desktops, PCs, phones, hard drives, CDs, servers, DVD players, routers, cameras, radios, keyboards, gaming consoles and LCD monitors.

Items that will not be accepted include CRT monitors, printers, TVs, medical equipment and kitchen appliances. All device data will be destroyed by GreenBoard IT before recycling.

For more information or to find out if your item is acceptable, call 330-406-0731.

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INTERNET SAFETY: An Internet Safety Awareness night will be offered 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Girard High School presented by Girard FOP Lodge 52. The event is for families, parents and friends. Food will be served at 5:30 p.m.

OPENING SET: Golden Age Vintage Marketplace, 1282 Trumbull Ave., Girard, will open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. The business celebrates entrepreneurship,creativity and local history. The 4,000-square foot marketplace features oddities, handmade goods and vintage collectibles.

BARN QUILT: The Ohio State University Extension Mahoning County will offer a barn quilt painting workshop initiative at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, where people can design and paint their own decorative barn art. No prior painting experience is needed. Participants will receive guidance to create unique pieces to take home. Class held at the extension office, 490 S. Broad St. Canfield. For information and to see other Garden Art events throughout the rest of the year, visit the event website at go.osu.edu/gardenartseries or contact the Mahoning County Extension Office at 330-533-5538.

UNIVERSITY WOMEN: The Youngstown Branch of the American Association of University Women will present a roundtable presentation discussion titled “Empowerment and Collaboration through the Arts” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the United Way Volunteer Resource Center, 8133 Market St., Boardman. The goal of the event is to incorporate art that can create well-rounded individuals. There will be a panel discussion of representatives of different organizations.

1950s LUNCHEON: The Girard Multigenerational Center, Trumbull Avenue, will present a 1950s-style luncheon at noon today. Dress in your favorite ’50s attire. Bring a dish to share.

DANCE GATHERING: The Zolkas, a high energy band from northeast Ohio, will headline this years’ Penn-Ohio Polka Dyngus Day Dance at 6 p.m. today at DeLucia’s Banquet Hall, 2610 Elm Road NE, Warren. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 50-50 raffle, music, dancing and food. Admission is $15 at the door for ages 18 and older and free to those under 18. For information, call 330-783-2222.

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HELPING BUNNIES: A Rebel Rescue Ranch fundraiser will take place noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Penguin City Brewery, 460 E. Federal St. in Youngstown. The event includes snuggling with bunnies from the ranch, various merchandise, a breakfast and raffle featuring more than 20 Easter baskets. Rebel Rescue Ranch is located in Berlin Center and is a nonprofit animal sanctuary specializing in exotic and farm animals.

SPRING CLEANUP: Spring cleanup at the Girard City Cemetery has begun as city employees will be removing any Christmas decorations starting in April. The removal is to prepare the cemetery for Memorial Day.

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SPRING FLING LUNCHEON: Altrusa International of Youngstown is hosting its annual Spring Fling luncheon at 11 a.m. April 16 at A La Carte Catering, 429 Lisbon St., Canfield. A program featuring Mob City USA will be presented by co-hosts, James Naples III and Johnny Chechitelli, from Youngstown Mob Talk. There will be a buffet lunch, basket raffle, and door prizes. Tickets are $40, with proceeds supporting local service projects. Specify dietary restrictions.

Mail your check to Altrusa Youngstown, Attn. Kim D., P.O. Box 602, Youngstown, OH 44501 by Friday or call Margaret at 330-727-6685 or Pat at 330-503-8388.

GOOD FRIDAY: The YMCA of Youngstown’s Spiritual Committee invites the public to its annual Good Friday celebration with service at 8 a.m. Friday at the Central YMCA Doors open at 6:45 a.m. Service is at 8 a.m., Community leaders will share messages of Easter. Tickets are available at Central YMCA or by call 330-742-4781.

WALK WITH 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 takes place from 10 to 11 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month 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.

Upcoming sessions and topics include National Stress Awareness Month on Thursday

CANDIDATES NIGHT: The Mahoning Valley Republican Women’s Club will host a Candidates Night at 6 p.m. April 1 at Ala Cart Catering in Canfield. Candidates are expected to arrive at 5:30 p.m. to greet members and guests.

Featured speakers are the Republican candidates vying against one another in the upcoming May primary. There will be a question-and-answer session after each candidate has spoken.

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