Today’s entertainment picks:


October 29, 2011 at 12:00a.m.

Today’s entertainment picks:

v Halloween Horror Expo, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Marilyn Burns, who starred in the original “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” will be one of the guests. Eastwood Expo Center, Niles; halloweenhorrorexpo.com.

v “Hunchback of Notre Dame,” 2 p.m.: The original 1923 silent movie, accompanied by live pipe organ music, at Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; Call 330-747-5175 for reservations.

v Mike Jones, 9 p.m.: Comedian takes the stage at the Funny Farm comedy club, inside the Metroplex Hotel in Liberty; 330-651-3866.

v Phineas and Ferb, 1 and 4 p.m.: Children’s show comes to life at Covelli Centre; 866-448-7849.

v Thrill the World, 10 a.m.: Local group joins worldwide attempt to set record for dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” at the B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; thrilltheworldyoungstown.com.

“the pastor’s wife” (8 p.m., lifetime): “The Pastor’s Wife” is a TV film based on the true story of Matthew Winkler (Michael Shanks), a beloved Southern minister who was found shot to death in his home. Ghastly family secrets were revealed when his wife Mary (Rose McGowan) was tried for his murder.

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LOCAL TOPICS ON TV

“Community Connection” (7 a.m. Sunday on 21 WFMJ-TV; and 10 a.m. Tuesday on Time Warner Cable community access channel): Baby boomers are taking more medications. Pharmacist Jim Morrelli will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss the effectiveness of various prescriptions.

Next, Robert Villers of the Geauga-Trumbull Waste Management District will discuss the proper way to dispose of expired medications and other items.

A.C.T.I.O.N, will hold its 10th annual public meeting Sunday, and guests Dr. Thomas Welsh and Pastor Rosalyn Martin will discuss the organization’s accomplishments and successes over the past decade. The theme for the forum is “We Are Better Together” focusing on education, employment and community life.

Finally, Jerry Fordham of the Psi Omicron chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will discuss the 9th annual James Lottier Achievement Week and activities associated with the celebration.

“Increase the Peace” (6:30 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday on MyYTV): Host Andrea Mahone will be joined by playwright and director Karen Fears, James Locker and Rev. Lewis Macklin, who will discuss their gospel play “Know What I’m Saying.”

“Sunday Morning with Dee” (8 a.m. Sunday on WKBN-TV 27): Host Dee Crawford’s guests will be Frances Curd and Sylvia Hudson, chair and co-chair of the Junior Civic League’s Cinderella Ball.

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Hip Hop open mic

YOUNGSTOWN

Reignmaker Entertainment will celebrate Hip Hop History Month with an open mic from 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday at Youngstown Soul Food, 2639 Market St.; and from 5 to 7 p.m. every Saturday at the Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St. Go to rawwar.biz for more info.