WORTH A LOOK
ART SHOWS
Art on the Hill 2011 is seeking artisans and food vendors for its July 9 show in Mantua. In addition to the art displays and sales, the daylong event includes continuous live entertainment and food. To rent booth space for $45, call Christine Pitsinger at 330-414-6486 for an application or additional information.
CRAFT SHOWS
Vendors are needed for the 24th Annual Arts & Crafts in the Park, to take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 25 at Centennial Park, East Pershing Street, Salem. Setup is at 7 a.m., rain or shine. A 20-by-20-foot space costs $25. Take your own tables and chairs, or they will be supplied for $35. Tents will be allowed, but no electricity is available. Mail check to: Salem Memorial Building, 785 E. State St., Salem, OH 44460. There will be no refunds. Call 330-332-5512 for more information. Each vendor is asked to donate one item to the basket auction. Proceeds will benefit the Memorial Building.
Celebrate Poland Craft Show, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26, is seeking vendors. Among the features will be arts and crafts and various nonprofit organizations. The show takes place on the front lawn of Village Hall on South Main Street, Poland. Vendors can rent a 10-by-15-foot space for $30; call Barbara Banks at 330-757-4584 or email celeratepoland@gmail.com.
Shepherd of the Valley-Niles is seeking vendors for its craft show, planned for 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 9. To reserve a table or for more information, call Kim Osborn, Shepherd of the Valley-Niles activity director, at 330-544-0771 ext. 2841. Funds raised support resident activities.
FESTIVALS/FAIRS
St. Nicholas Church, 764 Fifth St., Struthers, is having its 38th annual festival Wednesday through Sunday. The admission price is $2; children 12 and under are admitted free. Wednesday is children’s night; from 6 to 10 p.m., ride tickets are discounted, and at 7 p.m. SexTon Street Band and a rock band contest will go on in the lower church. From 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday, there will be Texas Hold’em cash tables in the lower church. On Friday Del Sinchak Polka Band will entertain from 6 to 10 p.m., and a Texas Hold’em Tournament ($40 buy-in) will go on the lower church. Register at cncpoker.net. On Saturday, Guys Without Ties band will entertain at 7 p.m., and a Texas Hold’em Tournament ($60 buy-in) will take place in the lower church. Register at cncpoker.net. On Sunday, Power of Praise Band will perform from 6 to 10 p.m., and raffle drawings will take place at 11 p.m. for prizes worth $12,000 with a grand prize of $5,000. For more information visit saintnickevents.com OK.
SALES
New Waterford United Methodist Church, 46925 S. State St., is renting space for a community yard sale to take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call 330-457-7436 to reserve a space for $5; a limited amount of reservations are being taken. Food will be available at the ball field behind the church.
Goodwill Stores in Austintown, Boardman, Calcutta, Hermitage, Liberty, New Castle, Salem and Warren are open Monday through Sunday and feature 50-percent-off donated merchandise sales the last Friday and Saturday of each month. The stores sell clothing, furniture, household items, books, home decor items, electronics and new goods. Purchases help to fund job training and employment services to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment in the community. For more information call 330-759-7921 or visit www.goodwillyoungstown.org.
Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, 480 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers, is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The ReStore carries a wide variety of building materials, including doors, windows, sinks and hardware, wood products, flooring, plumbing, electrical and lighting, appliances, electronics, furniture and home decor items. All items are sold at low discount prices.
Vienna Amvets Post 290, 290 Youngstown-Kingsville Road SE, will have its annual garage sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 25. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be sold.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Youngstown Harley Owners Group is sponsoring a Panty Run on June 25 to benefit the Austintown Community Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, Austintown. Food, refreshments, games, a basket auction, 50-50 raffle, DJ and bake sale will be featured. The cost is $15 per rider, $5 per passenger, and $5 for walk-ins. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. at Harley Davidson Bike Town, 5700 Interstate Blvd., Austintown. The first bike out will go at 11 a.m., and the last bike in will be at 3 p.m. when the run ends at Austintown Senior Center. If you have questions call 330-559-2072.
TRIPS
Fancy 3 Travel Club will sponsor a trip to The Rivers Casino on June 25. The cost is $30 per person. Contact Erwin Adams at 330-519-6930.
A calendar of activities to which the public is invited is published Monday. Please submit information to the Society Department by noon Thursday.
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