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Nov. 12 community news: MCCTC to celebrate veterans

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VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION: The Mahoning Career/ Technical Center, 7300 N. Palmyra Road, Canfield, will have a Veterans Day celebration Saturday honoring heroes in the community. There will be a pancake breakfast 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with veterans eating free with a valid military or veteran identification and $10 per person for community members and guests. There will be cornhole tournament 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and an honor walk 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Mr. Darby's Vintage & Antiques will kick off the Christmas season with its annual Christmas Open House beginning at 6 p.m. today. The event has grown considerably over the past 15 years, bringing the community together for an evening of holiday cheer and charitable giving. Mr. Darby's estimates that donations from the event have totaled nearly $85,000 to date. This year's celebration will feature complimentary food, wine and hors d'oeuvres, along with door prizes throughout the evening. A large basket raffle will offer nearly 100 baskets to be won, with all raffle proceeds benefiting Animal Charity of Ohio.

WORLD WAR II GATHERING: Local historian Rick Fleischer will talk about local war material production when he addresses the World War II Heritage Society on Monday at A La Cart Catering in Canfield. The presentation will be preceded by a buffet meal for which reservations are necessary by contacting Dave Frank at 330-757-0515. Fleischer will discuss the industrial output of material and equipment ranging from drop tanks to Sherman tanks produced by valley factories critical to winning the war. Fleischer is a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and a retiree from Delphi Packard Electric. He belongs to the Trumbull County Historical Society and several railroad historical societies. In addition, he participates in several Facebook historical groups.

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