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“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ Channel 21; rebroadcast at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday on Time Warner Cable community access channel): The Art Outreach Gallery, Eastwood Mall, Niles, will have the F.I.R.S.T. Lego League and building contest this year. Board member Gail Stark and Youngstown Councilman John R. Swierz will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss the gallery and the educational activities it offers for free to the community.

Next, Jennifer Riehl, Patty Shaver and Julie Ziggler will discuss the 20th annual Newton Falls Firefighters Chili Cook-Off, Oct. 3 in downtown Newton Falls.

Merry Wagner and Megan Phillips of the Youngstown Business and Professional Women’s Clubs will showcase their annual fashion show and champagne brunch at Antone’s Banquet Center on Oct. 3.

Finally, Andrea Taylor and Lois Cade of the Warren Community Volunteer Council will discuss their High Tea at Divieste’s Banquet Hall to mark 26 years of service to the Warren community.