WORTH A LOOK

CARD, BINGO PARTIES

Rodef Sholom Sisterhood , will have its seventh annual community card party and brunch at 11 a.m. Sept. 8 in Strouss Hall, 1119 Elm St., Youngstown. A cost of $11 per person includes brunch. Games will include Mahjong, bridge, canasta, Rummy Q or any games you wish. Take your own cards, Mahjong and table covers. All guests are welcome. Deadline for reservations is Friday.

St. Joseph the Provider Infant Jesus of Prague Guild will host a bingo and card party at 2 p.m. Sept. 18 in the church hall, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell. Prizes will be awarded. Light lunch will be served. Cost for the event is $5. For more information, call the church rectory at 330-755-0266 or Brenda Snitzer at 330-942-8561.

CRAFT SHOWS

First United Methodist Church of Andover’s United Methodist Women are sponsoring an Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at the Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club’s grounds at 4026 state Route 322 in Wayne, Ohio, 31/2 miles southwest of Andover. Admission is $2. For more information, call Margaret Harvey at 814-282-5719 or Dave and Bev Hanson at 440-293-7890.

Queen of the Holy Rosary Church will have a craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at the church, 291 Scoville Drive, Vienna. Crafters and vendors are needed; cost is $20 per 8-foot table. Call 330-856-2597 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday for more information.

Shepherd of the Valley-Poland, 301 W. Western Reserve Road, is seeking vendors for its annual Family Fall Fest & Craft Show set for Sept. 24. To rent a space call the office at 330-726-7110 ext. 0. This year’s event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature outdoor activities such as a bounce-around, face painting and music. Proceeds benefit resident activities.

FESTIVALS/FAIRS

William Penn Fraternal Association is sponsoring its annual end-of-the-summer fest Sept. 17 at Scenic View Park, Rockwood, Pa. The event begins at noon and ends about 6 p.m. In conjunction with this all-day event, the WPA will celebrate its 125th anniversary. A special performance by the RAJKO ensemble from Budapest, Hungary, will be given. A 46-seat bus has been chartered by Youngstown Branch 28 of William Penn. The bus will depart from Boardman Red Lobster at 8 a.m. and arrive back in Youngstown about 10 p.m. The cost for the bus trip is $35 per person, which includes transportation and admission. Those planning to attend should make reservations by calling 330-746-7704 or 330-549-2935. Send checks payable to the branch to: William Penn Branch 28, 1606 Albert St., Youngstown, OH 44505. Refunds will be available on cancellations made before Sept. 11. The cost of the picnic if attending on your own will be $12 per adult and $5 per student for all you can eat and drink all day.

FLEA MARKETS

Salem Memorial Building Association is hosting its annual indoor fall yard sale/flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24 in the gym. Eight-foot tables with chairs can be reserved for $10 per table. All items are subject to approval. Set-up time is from 6 to 8 a.m. that day. Checks should be made payable to Salem Memorial Building and dropped off or mailed to the building at 785 E. State St., Salem, OH 44460. For more information, call 330-332-5512.

SALES

Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Drive, Boardman, will have a No Trash, Just Treasure Sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 9 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 10 at the church. A $2 bag sale will start at 11 a.m. Sept. 10.

Immaculate Heart of Mary will have a Treasures in Your Trunk Sale, sponsored by its Social Concerns Group, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 10. The sale will take place in the church parking lot, 4500 Norquest Blvd., Austintown. Vendor spaces are available for early registration at $10, but they must be received by Sept. 8. Vendors may register for $15 the day of the sale. No refunds will be given for any reason. Take your own table (up to 8 feet) for setting up in front of your trunk. There will be a sale of homemade baked goods, food and beverages. A used book and media sale will take place in the parish center at the same time. For more information or to obtain a registration form, call Dolly Anderson at 330-792-8355.

Simon Road Church of God, 4750 Simon Road, Boardman, is seeking vendors for its craft and treasure show scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 24. A space can be rented for $10; tables are available for an additional $5 each. Call 330-758-7447.

Southington United Methodist Church Day Circle, state routes 305 and 534, will have a rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 14. Lunch of homemade bean soup, sandwiches, drinks and desserts will be served. Carryouts will be available. Bag day will be Sept. 15 from 9 to 11 a.m.

St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 7782 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, will have its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10. Refreshments will be available.

St. William Church’s fall trunk sale is set for 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10 in the church parking lot, 5431 Mahoning Ave NW, Champion. Cost in advance is $15 per spot or two spots for $25. Take your own table to set up in front of your trunk. The event will include a book/media sale, bake sale and mum sale. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call 330-847-6556.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Bazetta Autumn Market will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 10 at Bazetta Township Park. The event will include local crafters, artisans, growers, builders, designers, creators and food concessions. To reserve a 10-by-10-foot space for $10 or for more information, call 330-637-8816.

Youngstown American-Hungarian Club will have its 26th annual Hungarian Heritage Day from 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the clubhouse, 2219 Donald Ave., Youngstown. Authentic Hungarian folk art, music and food, including Hungarian goulash, stuffed cabbage, stuffed peppers, chicken dinners, haluski, kielbasa and sauerkraut and various pastries, including crepes and dobos torta, will be available. A boutique will be stocked with Hungarian preserves, spices, noodles, clothing, books, cards and more. The Hungarians of Cleveland will be playing both American and Hungarian favorites. Secure parking will be available. Admission is $3.

TRIPS

AARP 4611 is planning a trip to Amish country in Sugar Creek on Sept. 24. The cost of $55 includes bus fare and a family-style dinner and must be paid by Sept. 7. For more information, call Ola Tate at 330-746-0889 or Joyce Powell at 330-744-0847.

Butler Institute of American Art has planned a four-day, three-night bus trip to Chicago from Oct. 27 through 30. Participants will stay at The Palmer House, located in the heart of the city, nicknamed “The Loop.” The tour will include a visit to the residence and studio of Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) and several of the prairie-style residences that he designed, and stops at the Madron Gallery and The Art Institute. For information and a complete itinerary, call Burger Travel Service at 330 744-5035.

Fancy 3 Travel Club is planning a trip to the Gateway Clipper and Rivers Casino on Sept. 10. Cost is $45 per person, with $20 back in free play. Call Erwin Adams at 330-519-6930.

St. Paul Church, 350 S. Union Ave., Salem, will sponsor a Sept. 10 bus tour to “Little Italy” in Pittsburgh for a two-hour walking tour. Participants will visit the area’s Italian eateries, and time for shopping in the area follows the tour. The cost is $60, due today. The trip is limited to the first 40 registrants. For reservation forms or more information, call 330-337-7215.

Trumbull County Travel Club is planning a Vermont country roads Autumn in New England tour from Oct. 10 through 14. The cost is $899 per person with a $100 deposit due now. Trip insurance is available. The club will celebrate Christmas Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 in Williamsburg, Va. Seats are limited. A deposit of $50 is due Thursday. For trip information call 330-369-1898 or 330-856-5398.

A calendar of activities to which the public is invited is published Monday. Please submit information to the Society Department by noon Thursday.