WORTH A LOOK

ART AUCTIONS
XAn art auction will be held Saturday at McDonough Museum, 410 Wick Ave., as a benefit for the Ursuline Sisters HIV/AIDS ministry and children's program. A 6:30 p.m. preview will be followed by the 7:30 auction. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be provided. The donation of $20 is tax deductible. Checks should be payable to Ursuline Sisters Aids Benefit, 4250 Shields Road, Canfield, Ohio 44406.
ART/CRAFT SHOWS
XAngels for Animals is seeking artists who are interested in participating in its second annual Holiday Art Show & amp; Sale. All artwork must be original; no kits or mass produced items will be accepted. The art show is set for Nov. 8 and 9 at Angels for Animals, 4750 State Route 165, Canfield. If interested in participating as an artist, visit the Web site at www.angelsforanimals.org or call Maryjo Floryjanski at (330) 758-8842.
XHighlandtown Volunteer Fire Department is inviting crafters to participate in a craft show to be held Nov. 8 in Highlandtown. For more information call (330) 532-9719.
XCrafters and vendors are being sought to participate in a craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at Queen of the Holy Rosary Church, 291 Scoville Drive, Vienna. Table rental is from $10 to $20, depending on size from 4 to 8 feet. For information call (330) 856-2597 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
DINNER DANCES
XSt. Lucy Church, 394 Tenney Ave., Campbell, will sponsor a dinner dance Sept. 20 at the parish center. Tickets are $25 each, and may be purchased by calling Joe Mazzocca, (330) 755-7321; Nick Mazzocca, (330) 755-1633; Tony Matash, (330) 755-4545; or the rectory, (330) 755-4132. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with dinner set for 7 and dancing to follow until 11:30. Those attending may take their own beverages.
FESTIVALS
XMexican Society of Youngstown will sponsor a fiesta Sept. 27 at St. Rose of Lima Church social hall, 50 Struthers-Coitsville Road, Coitsville. There will be music for dancing, Mexican foods and beverages. Tickets are $12 in advance and may be bought at Casa Ramirez Restaurant, 1578 Mahoning Ave. Tickets will be $15 at the door. For information call (330) 799-4038, (330) 793-3230 or (330) 792-4806. The event celebrates Mexican independence day.
FUND-RAISERS
XAmerican Heart Association will sponsor its 14th annual free Edible Art Collection from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Butler Institute of American Art on Wick Avenue, Youngstown. Featured will be exhibits of heart-healthy foods prepared by area chefs and a special exhibit of children's recipes. Participating will be Abruzzi's Cafe 422, Alberini's, Austinwoods, Chapter Cafe, Imperial Catering, PJ Snappers, Station Square, Timberlanes, Winner Institute of Arts and Science, and Winslow's Cafe. Coffees and music will be provided, and a panel of judges will rate exhibits. For additional information call the association at (330) 965-9230.
XWarren Harley Owner's Group and Warren Harley Davidson will sponsor their annual Harley Night in the Park from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Courthouse Square Park in Warren. The event will include a bike show, rodeo games, pie-eating contest, awards, food and music. Entry fee for the bike show is $5. Proceeds will benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Services Agency.
SPECIAL EVENT
XNiles Football Mothers Club is planning Parents Night Out, an evening of fun, food and relaxation for the public, Friday at Ciminero's Banquet Center in Niles after the Niles Red Dragon football game. Tickets are $12 per person or $20 per couple, and are available during the John Marshall game at Niles Bo Rein Stadium at the Dragon Wagon and the Mothers Club Cafe. Tickets are also available by calling Joy Sears at (330) 652-0083, Pam Barrett at (330) 544-8797 or Marlene Rhodes at (330) 652-8010.
YARD SALES
XRichard Brown Memorial United Methodist Church, 1205 Elm St., Youngstown, will sponsor a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday,
XA calendar of activities to which the public is invited is published Mondays. Please submit information to the Society Department by 5 p.m. Thursday.