AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS
XDamascus United Methodist Church, 260 Valley Road, will have a Kids for Kids benefit auction at 4 p.m. Saturday. In addition to the adult event, children may participate in a separate auction, for which parents can purchase "kids cash" in advance. A lunch counter will also be available. Doors open at 3 p.m.
XKennedy Club of John F. Kennedy High School, 2550 Central Parkway S.E., Warren, will sponsor a benefit art auction at 6 p.m. Saturday in the school cafeteria. Admission is $10 per person or $15 a couple. For information, call (330) 369-1804.
XSouth Range Elementary School PTO will hold an auction Nov. 19 at the cafeteria of South Range High School, South Avenue, North Lima. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m., and the auction will begin at 5 p.m. For information, call (330) 549-5578.
BAZAARS
XBethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview, Boardman, will have its holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
XClarks Mills (Pa.) United Methodist Church, 3813 Hadley Road, will host a bazaar and luncheon from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3. Table space is available for $10 by calling (724) 253-2424.
XEast Fairfield United Methodist Church, 45675 state Route 558, will hold its annual bazaar and rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. A soup and sandwich luncheon will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information, call (330) 457-2465.
XWomen's Ministries of Leavittsburg Church of God, 610 S. Leavitt Road, will be having a holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. A chili dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; tickets for the dinner are $5 for adults and $3 for children. For information call (330) 898-1131.
CRAFT SHOWS
XThe PTA of Austintown Middle School, 5800 Mahoning Ave., PTA will host its 22nd annual craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the school cafeteria and gym. There will also be a Chinese auction and food. Admission is free. For information, call (330) 270-9333.
XCampbell City Fest will have a craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 27 in the Community Center at Roosevelt Park. Tables are available for $25. Call (330) 755-0696 for rentals or information.
XChristmas At Carrington Holiday Craft Show will be from noon to 6 p.m. Friday at Carrington South Health Care, 850 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown. Table rentals are $10. For information, call (330) 788-3038.
XGreenville Area Leisure Services Association will have a craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Greenville Recreation Center gym. There will also be a Chinese auction until 2:30; tickets are five for $1. For information, call (724) 588-4810 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
XHanoverton Town and Country Garden Club will hold its Christmas Craft Show and Soup Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at New Garden United Methodist Church, state Route 9. There will also be baked goods, a white elephant sale and a Chinese auction.
XMissions and Outreach Committee of Howland Community Church will hold its annual Helping Hands Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the church, 198 Niles-Cortland Road S.E., Howland. Admission is $1 at the door. Meals will be available. For information, call (330) 856-1474.
XParkman Community House, 16295 Main Market St., Route 422 will be the setting for the 15th annual fall and Christmas craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday sponsored by Parkman Cub Scouts Pack 76. There will also be refreshments and lunch served in the dining room. For information call (440) 548-2388.
XSt. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, 764 Fifth St., Struthers, will have its Holiday Arts and Crafts Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Father Petric Parish Center. A bake sale and light lunch will also be available.
XSharpsville (Pa.) Elementary PTO, 100 Hittle St., will have its annual fall craft show and Chinese auction from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the school. Admission is $1, and lunch will be available. For more information, call (724) 962-0767.
FESTIVALS
XFirst Covenant Church, 5210 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, will have its 34th annual Lucia breakfast and festival Dec. 3 featuring baked goods, a Swedish auction, singing and dancing. Cost of the breakfast is $6 each, and seatings will be at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. Tickets are available by mail only; send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and check payable to Covenant Women to: Mrs. Janet Vestal, 756 Teakwood Drive, Youngstown, OH 44512. Include your seating preference along with second and third choices.
FLEA MARKETS
XChrist Lutheran Church, 250 Sexton St., Struthers, will have a flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. There will also be baked goods and a Chinese auction, and food will be available all day. The event is sponsored by Thrivent for Lutherans.
FUND-RAISERS
XFirst United Methodist Church, 3711 state Route 46, Mineral Ridge, is holding a rock and lock event Nov. 18 from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. to raise funds for victims of hurricanes Rita and Katrina. Those participating are asked to get pledges, to register at 7 p.m., and to take a chair, blanket and pillow. The event is open to all students in grades 5 through 8, and there will be food, games and movies. For information, call (330) 652-9554.
XHoward Hanna Real Estate offices in Poland, Liberty, Canfield, Columbiana and East Liverpool will hold a Choo Choo Chow Chow luncheon Nov. 15 at Antone's Banquet Centre, 8578 Market St., Boardman, where doors open at 10:30 a.m. for the 11:15 lunch buffet. The cost is $5 with proceeds going to Tod Children's Hospital Free Care Fund. There will be a silent auction, drawings, gift baskets, psychics, clowns, entertainment and a raffle for a 2006 Hummer H3 sports utility vehicle. Donations for the fund can dropped off at any host office or sent to Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, 100 W. McKinley Way, Poland, Ohio 44514. Make checks payable to the Children's Free Care Fund. For tickets or information, call (330) 707-1000.
XMothers of Preschoolers at First Christian Church, 1161 E. Sixth St., Salem, is providing a special photographic opportunity for area children Nov. 18 and 19 at the church. For a $10 donation to MOPS, supporters will receive a 10x13-inch old-fashioned photo. Clothing and props will be provided. Reservations for photo sessions will be accepted until Nov. 13. For information, call (330) 337-0939 or (330) 654-0098.
XWarren Kiwanis Club will host a Turkey Trot on Nov. 24 at Kent State University Trumbull Campus, Mahoning Avenue, Warren. A 2-mile walk/run starts at 9 a.m., and a 5-mile run will begin at 9:45. Awards will be presented at the Administration Building following the race. Participants will receive a long-sleeved shirt if the pre-registration fee of $14 is paid by Nov. 18. Race day registrations are $16. Entry forms are available at YMCA and YWCA locations and the Second Sole in Boardman. For information or to download entry forms, contact www.Warrenkiwanis.homestead.com or e-mail Ted Rupe at Ted.Rupe@neomin.org.
XYoungstown Ski Club is sponsoring a wine and dinner gala from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Maronite Center, 1555 S. Meridian Road, Austintown. The evening will include Ohio wines, a dinner buffet, a bar, and dancing. Raffle tickets will be sold, and there will be a Chinese auction with proceeds to benefit New Orleans flood victims. Tickets are $30. For information, call (330) 207-3775.
RAFFLES
XShrine of Our Lady, Comforter of the Afflicted, 517 S. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, is having a Thanksgiving basket raffle Nov. 20 following the noon Mass. First prize is a turkey, ham and trimmings basket; second is a family fun basket; and third is a wine, cheese and fruit basket. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5, and are available after all Masses.
SALES
XGirard First United Methodist Church, 22 N. Market St., is holding a Holiday Shopping Spree from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church. There will be many vendors and crafters. Lunch will be available. Proceeds for the benefit of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. For information, call (330) 545-4361.
XJameson Friends of Hospice, New Castle, Pa., is sponsoring an angel ornament sale. Ornaments may be purchased in memory of a deceased person or in honor of a living individual, and can be personalized. To order, call (724) 652-8460 or (724) 656-4250.
SPECIAL EVENTS
XAmerican Legion Auxiliary Unit 290 of Columbiana will host a Veteran's Appreciation Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdayat the post home, 44403 state Route 14. The auxiliary will serve a free lunch in the canteen to all area veterans. Cost is $5 each for other guests.
TOURS
XTown and Country Garden Club of East Palestine will sponsor a home tour from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Four homes will be included, as well as the library at the East Palestine Elementary School and the nativity at First Church of Christ. Punch and cookies will be served at the church, and lunch will be served both days from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Unity Grange on state Route 170. Tickets can be purchased at Flowers Straight From the Heart, D & amp;D Restaurant, Fuller's Hardware, Styles by Kenneth, George's Hair Styling Salon, and any garden club member.
TRIPS
XHelping Other Women Inc. is sponsoring a New York shopping trip, departing at 11:30 p.m. Dec. 2 from Arby's in Liberty Plaza and returning at 2 a.m. Dec. 4. with shopping all day Dec. 3. Deadline for reservations is Nov. 26. To participate, call (330) 750-9443 or (330) 747-8580.
WORKSHOPS
XFirst Presbyterian Church of Mineral Ridge, 3654 state Route 46, will offer rubber stamping workshops at 7 p.m. Thursday and Nov. 17. Adults, youths and children accompanied by parents may attend. The cost is $10 for supplies.
XA calendar of activities to which the public is invited is published Monday. Please submit information to the Society Department by 5 p.m. Wednesday.