SOCIETY DIGEST

Exhibit features old-time sleds

DARLINGTON, PA. — Homemade toboggans, sleds, skates and toys from the past will be featured in a Christmas exhibit at the McCarl Industrial and Agricultural Museum, 803 Plumb St., during the holidays.

The display revolves around a Model 3, steam-driven Keystone Skimmer, which was made in Beaver Falls around 1915.

The public is invited to view the free exhibit from noon to 5 p.m. on weekends through Jan. 4. For more information, call (724) 843-4361.

Fun is in the cards

EAST LIVERPOOL — The public is invited to participate in card games for fun from 1 to 3 p.m. on the second and third Friday of each month at the Catholic Charities Regional Agency Senior Center, 600 E. 4th St.

Pinochle is played on the second Friday, and euchre on the third Friday.

There is no charge for participation, and there will be door prizes and a 50-50 drawing.

A lunch is offered for a nominal fee at the site on weekdays, and deliveries are available for those unable to leave their homes.

For more information, contact Mary Beth White, (330) 385-4732.

New Year’s Eve party tickets available

NEWTON FALLS — Sts. Mary and St. Joseph Church is sponsoring a New Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31 at St. Mary Social Hall, 120 Maple Drive.

Doors open at 7 p.m., and there will be a dinner, entertainment by the Rex Taneri Orchestra, a champagne toast and party favors. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are $25 each and may be purchased by calling (330) 872-5742.

Community invited to evening of skating

YOUNGSTOWN — The Young People’s Department of St. Andrewes AME Church 521 W. Earle Ave., is inviting the community to skate, have fun and burn calories from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Youngstown Skate, 7080 Tiffany Blvd.

Those attending are asked to contribute a canned food or nonperishable item for admission. Skate rental is free.

Donations of $25 (or any amount) would be appreciated to help defray the cost of the event, but is not required. Those interested in making a donation may send it to the church, attention Carol E. Smith. For information, call (330) 743-2091 in the evening.

Autism update scheduled

CANFIELD — Barb Yavorcik, co-president of the Autism Society of Ohio, and Shawn Henry, executive director of the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI), will be the speakers at a meeting scheduled by the Tri-County Autism Society for 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at Hampton Inn, 6690 Ironwood Blvd.

The speakers will give an update on statewide issues related to autism and resources available.

Setting an example

AUSTINTOWN — An article about how an Akron company provided gifts for needy families inspired the owners of Ryan Carpet, Jim and Maryann Eickelman, to initiate a similar program in the Austintown area.

This year the couple gave each of their 20 employees a $100 bill to go shopping and purchase toys, clothing, hats and gloves, toiletries and other items for those less fortunate in the community.

The employees enjoyed the shopping experience, and the items they purchased are being given to Trumbull County Children’s Services, to local churches, and to the Toys for Tots program for distribution to deserving individuals.

The Eickelmans, who wanted no recognition for financing the project, hope this unique way of sharing will inspire others to start similar programs.

Raffle, dinner planned

YOUNGSTOWN — American Legion Post 504 Auxiliary is sponsoring a Christmas raffle.

The ticket donation is $2, with the drawing to take place Saturday at the post, 2225 Glenwood Ave. The prize will be $100 in cash.

There will be a first-place prize of $20 and a second-place prize of $10 for the best dressed at the event.

A donation of $3 will be taken at the door for the 7:30 p.m. dinner.