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SANTA COMES TO CAMPBELL: The Campbell Library, 436 Struthers Coitsville Road, will welcome Santa Claus 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Bring a camera to take your own pictures of Santa and his reindeer. CHRISTMAS AT THE MILL: Santa Claus will make an appearance 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Christmas at the Mill at Lanterman’s Mill at Mill Creek Park, Youngstown. The historic mill will be decorated in traditional holiday décor and open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. In the spirit of giving, visitors are encouraged to bring a new hat, scarf or pair of ...

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BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will host a Black Friday book sale noon to 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. The bookstore is located on the ground floor of the library. Books are 50% off and a $10 gift card is $5. CINDERELLA BALL: The Junior Civic League of Youngstown will present the 66th annual Cinderella Ball at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center, 7440 South Ave., Boardman. Ten debutantes will be presented at the ball, along with their escorts, who represent several ...

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MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will meet at 10 a.m. today at the commissioners’ hearing room. The staff meeting will be at 11 a.m. at the administration building conference room. The budget hearings will be at 11:30 a.m. for the auditor’s office and 12:30 p.m. for the board of elections. CANFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 7 p.m. today at the township hall. The records retention commission will meet at 5:30 p.m.

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WINTERFEST DANCE: The 22nd annual Winterfest Dance will be 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Ciminero’s Banquet Centre, 123 N. Main St., Niles. The event will be an evening of music, fun and excitement for special needs students. The dance is open to all high school-aged students with multiple, orthopedic and / or developmental disabilities. Parents are welcome 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 8:15 to 8:30 p.m. only. Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves will be there. A snow prince and snow princess will be crowned and a drawing will take place for the dance court. There is no cost for the event ...

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SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: Youngstown Cityscape is seeking volunteers for the annual Sparkle Youngstown 2025 Holiday Parade and tree lighting 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5. Community members are invited to be part of the Cityscape Seasons Spirit Team. Volunteer duties will be assisting with the parade lineup and the flow of spectators along the parade route. For information, call 330-742-4040. CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK: Girard’s second annual Christmas in the Park will be 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Tod Park in Girard. The event, which is sponsored by the city of Girard, is free and will include Santa Claus, ...

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• MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will have budget hearings today at the second floor conference room of the administration building. The budget hearings will be at 10:30 a.m. with the sheriff’s office, 11:30 a.m. with domestic relations court and 12:30 p.m. with the clerk of courts. • MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS have moved their weekly meeting to 10 a.m. Tuesday and their staff meeting to 11 a.m. Tuesday. • BOARDMAN BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at the high school. • BOARDMAN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at the township government ...