WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS
XArts Council of Youngstown and Mahoning County is soliciting items to place on its e-bay auction. The proceeds will benefit the council and its educational outreach programs to the schools of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Art items, items of local interest or just interesting "cast-offs" may be brought to the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor (the Steel Museum), 151 Wood St., between 3 and 6 p.m. Thursday. The auction will be conducted by eAuction Block of Howland, a professional e-bay auction company. Items will be evaluated as to their salability by their professionals at that time. Items must have an estimated minimum value of $25. There is a $2 listing fee that may be paid by the donor and considered a tax-deductible contribution to the Arts Council as well as the item donated. Donated items may also be taken directly to eAuction Block, 8246 E. Market St., Howland. For more information contact them at (330) 856-6776 or at www.eauctionblock.com. To make other arrangements for accepting auction items, please contact Karen Wilson, Executive Director of the Arts Council at (330) 746-2787, (330) 742-0445 or (330) 270-8656.
XHoly Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church will have its annual Chinese Auction Oct. 16 at the church social hall, 527 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown. Doors will open at noon and drawings begin at 2:30 p.m. Ethnic foods will be available for purchase. Coffee and cake are provided at no cost. The cost for entry is $3. Advance ticket sales are available through the church office by calling (330) 744-5820 Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
BAZAARS
XWomen's Fellowship of First Federated Church, 10786 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson, will hold its annual turkey dinner, bazaar and country store in the church fellowship hall from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Friday. The bazaar and country store will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. Carryouts will be available starting at 2 p.m. Cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children 5 to 12. The traditional turkey dinner with dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetable, coleslaw, applesauce, rolls, bread and dessert will be served. The public is welcome. Tickets will be sold at the door.
CARD/BINGO PARTIES
XSt. Brendan Parish, 2800 Oakwood Ave., will have it's annual fall card party at 2 p.m. Sunday in Maxwell Hall. Lunch is included. Sponsors are the Altar & amp; Rosary Society.
XSt. John's Infant of Prague Guild is having its annual bingo and card party in the church hall, 159 Reed Ave., Campbell on Sunday. Doors open at 1 p.m. Donation is $4 with a light lunch included.
CRAFT SHOWS
XAviator Sports Booster Club is sponsoring a fall craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12 at Alliance High School. Setup will begin at 8 a.m. Tables and spaces are 10 feet or more. The craft show is free. There will be a concession stand with lots of goodies. There also will be a 50/50 raffle and more. Spaces for non-profit organizations are $15, all other businesses are $25. This is a craft show that would like to have one of a kind artwork shared. We will not accept multiple products. This is a great to for local artisans to sell their wares and services. We invite all local schools to also sell their wares and spirit items. The contact person is Kathleen Kuceyeski at (330) 821-2924.
XVendors are wanted by the Newton Falls United Methodist Church, 336 Ridge Road, for its first annual autumn Holy Trinity Craft Show, Oct. 22. Please respond before Saturday. Please visit or call (330) 872-1564 for the set-up information and all other details. No commercial vendors can be accepted.
XSharpsville Elementary PTO will be holding its annual fall craft show and Chinese auction from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12 at Sharpsville Elementary School, 100 Hittle St. We are seeking quality crafters and a kettle corn vendor. For information, call Jolene Williams at (724) 962-0767.
FESTIVALS
XSt. James the Apostle Church, Route 422 West, New Bedford, Pa., is having an Apple Festival sponsored by the Men's Group and Autumn Harvest Sale, sponsored by the ROCKS (Really Outstanding Catholic Kids Serving) Saturday and Sunday after all masses. Many kinds of apples and mums, pumpkins, corn stalks and fall decorations will be for sale.
FUND-RAISER
XGleaner Court 1, Daughters of the Sphinx, will hold its annual Black and White dinner dance Oct. 29 at Mahoning Country Club, 710 Liberty St., Girard. Tickets are $30 and may be obtained by calling Joan Fuller, (330) 747-5047, or Leonard Williams, (330) 747-1051.
XAnimal Welfare League Poker Run will be Sunday. Registration is 10 a.m. to noon at the Animal Welfare's Thrift & amp; Gift Shop, The Menagerie, 1010 N. Park Ave., Warren. The fee is $10 per rider and $10 per passenger. A continental breakfast, lunch and great food at the final stop, Leon's Sports Bar & amp; Grill. There will be door prizes, 50/50 raffle and a Chinese Auction. For information call (330) 399-2086. Committee Chairmen are Dr. Barbara Harrington of Town & amp; Country Veterinary Clinic and her husband, Mark Boyts.
QUILT SHOWS
XBeaver Valley Piecemakers Quilt Guild present its 11th annual quilt show, "Autumn In the Park." A juried show titled "Floral Appliqu & eacute;" will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14 and 15, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 in the lodge at Brady's Run Park, Route 51, New Brighton, Pa. There will be vendors, drawings, hand made items, baskets, raffles and home cooked foods. For more information call Pat Young at (724) 843-9299 or bvp@forcomm.net.
SALES
XBrownlee Woods Presbyterian Church, corner of Everett and Midlothian Blvd., will hold a thrift sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5. Oct. 5 will be dollar-a-bag day. Call (330) 788-4834 for information.
XYoungstown American Hungarian Club, 2219 Donald Ave., Youngstown, will hold a trash to treasure sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Donations also will be accepted. Call (330) 792-3731 for more information.
SPECIAL EVENTS
XCommunity Health Foundation of UPMC Horizon will host its second annual Halloween-themed "Boo Ball" at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at The Corinthian, 47 Vine Ave., Sharon, Pa. The evening will include a dinner buffet, 25-cent drafts, entertainment by A Touch of Class Reunion Band and fortune tellers. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Tickets are $30 each or $250 for a table of 10. To order tickets, call Jackie Bonier, director of the Community Health Foundation of UPMC Horizon at (724) 983-8875. All proceeds benefit the Medical Equipment Recycling Program that buys new and refurbishes medical equipment to donate back to individuals in need in the community.
XBack 2 School Talent Show and Dance will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Crest Lane Bowling, Route 422, Warren. The cost is $3 at the door. There will be cash prizes for dancers, singers, rappers, poets, musicians and line dancing. All school students are welcome. Call (330) 369-6218 or (330) 720-2485 to sign-up.
XYoungstown Saxon Club's Concordia Chorus is presenting its annual Goulash Night at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at the club, 710 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown. The chorus concert will precede dinner. John Gabriele will provide dance music. Tickets are $15 and are available from Barbara Wertz at (330) 533-6283, Margaret Lorimer at (330) 758-5388, and Theresa Hickey, at (330) 534-3885.
XTrumbull County Herb Society is hosting a full course afternoon tea at the Howland Scope from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 9. There will be live music, and a short program on the history of tea. A prize for the finest hat will be awarded. Tickets are $11 and may be purchased from any Herb Society member or by calling Di Matejevic at (330) 637-2717, or Carol Pennza at (330) 637-6198. Reservations are required by Saturday.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
XThe American Cancer Society is looking for licensed cosmetologists and beauty professionals to help with its Look Good, Feel Better program, a free, community-based program that teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients currently in chemotherapy or radiation treatment to help restore their appearance and self-image. The program covers Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. A four-hour training session will be held at the society office, 525 N. Broad St. (state Route 46) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3. Lunch will be provided. For more information, (330) 533-0546.
XA calendar of activities to which the public is invited is published Monday. Please submit information to the Society Department by 5 p.m. Thursday.