WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS

St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell, will have a basket auction Sunday. Doors will open at 10 a.m. and the auction will start at 2 p.m. Early bird prizes will be awarded every 15 minutes beginning at 12:30 p.m., and there also will be door prizes. The cost of admission is $5 and includes 20 tickets. Extra sheets of tickets are sold inside. Children under 5 are admitted free. Attendees get a free bowl of haluski and a piece of cake.

Cortland United Methodist Church, 155 N. High St., will have a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and from 9 to 1 Saturday, when it will be $2 a bag all day. There will be gently used books, magazines, puzzles, videos, DVDs and CDs. There also will be a bake sale. The event is sponsored by The Cortland United Methodist Women.

Salem Public Library is announcing its Spring Used Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the gymnasium at St. Paul School, 925 E. State St., Salem (next door to the library). The sale will include fiction and nonfiction books in regular and large print format, magazines and a large selection of picture books. The sale is sponsored by the library’s Memorial Fund Association, and proceeds support the library. For information call the library at 330-332-0042.

CARD, BINGO PARTIES

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Mother of Crucifix, will sponsor a bingo and card party at 3 p.m. Sunday at the social hall, 343 Via Mount Carmel Ave., Youngstown. The donation is $6.

St. Jude Church, 180 Seventh St., Columbiana, will sponsor a super bingo April 1. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. for early birds, seating and lunch, and games begin at 2. The $25 donation entitles players to free daubers, coffee and pop throughout the day, cards for all games (except specials) and a chance to win $3,400 in cash prizes, including a $1,000 guaranteed coverall. There also will be a lunch counter and goodies sale.

Trumbull County Federated Democratic Women’s Club will have its annual card party from 2 to 5 p.m. April 22 in the parish hall at Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St., N.E., Warren. There will be lunch, table prizes, door prizes and a raffle. For information or to purchase tickets call Julie King at 330-638-2775.

Warren Republican Women’s Club is announcing its annual card party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 31 at McMenemy’s Banquet Center, 235 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. There also will be door prizes, raffle baskets and a 50-50 raffle. Tickets cost $8 and include a light lunch of chicken salad croissant, chips, brownie and a beverage. Advance ticket purchase is not required but appreciated. For information or to obtain tickets call 330-856-3069.

CRAFT SHOWS

Canfield Lions will have its annual Craft, Antique and Quilt Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Canfield High School, 100 Cardinal Drive. Admission is free, and hot food will be available, there will be a basket auction and a 50-50 raffle.

The Ladies of St. Maron Church, 1555 S. Meridian Road, are looking for vendors as they prepare for their first fall Craft, Antique and Flea Market. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 8 at the St. Maron Recreational Area. Vendor spaces cost $35. For more information call 330-533-9337.

The Women’s Guild of St. Jude Church, 180 Seventh St., Columbiana, will sponsor the 21st annual church craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17 at the church activity center. Interested venders can call the church at 330-482-2351 for information.

St. Mary’s Assumption Social Center, 356 S. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, is seeking vendors for its Holiday Craft Show planned for Nov. 3. For information call 330-792-1578.

FLEA MARKET

Austintown Community Church Preschool Childcare Center will host its annual “Trash & Treasure” sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 31 in the upstairs auditorium of the Education Wing at Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road. Tables are available by contacting the preschool office at 330-793-1843 through March 28. There also will be a large variety of specialty basket raffles including lawn and garden; summer fun for kids; games and family fun; arts and crafts for kids; red, white and blue; and paws and claws. Light snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Proceeds go toward the purchase of developmentally appropriate classroom educational materials. For information call the office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the above number.

FUNDRAISERS

Canfield Welcome Wagon will host a “Murder Mystery Dinner Theater” at 6 p.m. Friday at Antone’s Banquet Center in Boardman. The event includes dinner and a live performance, and there also will be silent and basket auctions. Tickets are $50 and proceeds will benefit as many as two dozen local charities. For information or to make a reservation call 330-793-1551.

North Lima Mennonite Church, 90 Mennonite Drive, will host a Mystery Dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday. The cost is $7.50 for adults and $3.50 for children 11 and under. Proceeds will benefit young adults attending Phoenix 2013. To make a reservation call the church at 330-549-2333 through March 21.

RAFFLES

American Cancer Society Relay for Life-Team Rachel is selling raffle tickets for 4 one-day Disney World Park Hopper tickets valid through April 1, 2014. This is a $480 value that admits you to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. Tickets cost $10 each and the drawing will be May 19. To purchase a ticket call 330-534-4907 or mail your check made payable to Team Rachel to Patti Smith, 633 Jones St., Hubbard, OH 44425; a ticket will be mailed to you.

Shrine of Our Lady, Comforter of the Afflicted, 517 S. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, will have its annual Easter Basket raffle and 50-50 raffle on Palm Sunday, April 1, after the noon Mass. Winners do not have to be present to win. For information call the church at 330-799-1888.

SALES

La Fleur Garden Club is sponsoring a community nonprofit garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 31 at the Ursuline Center, 4250 Shields Road, Canfield. For information call 330-758-0401.

Wickliffe Block Watch will have a trunk sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 30 at Wickliffe Christian Church, 3939 Potomac Ave., Austintown, in conjunction with its annual block party. Spaces are available for $10. The party is open to all Austintown residents and will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be cash prizes awarded to the top eaters of a hot dog eating contest with three age groups: 8-12; 13-17; and 18-up. There also will be music, games, face painting, a basket auction, door prizes, antique cars and demonstrations by area safety forces. The Block Watch will provide free food and the Austintown Police Dept. will provide beverages. To reserve a space at the trunk show or to register for the hot dog eating contest call 330-774-1803 or 330-272-5242.

Menagerie Thrift and Gift Shoppe, 6037 E. Market St., Warren, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The store sells clothing, furniture, books, antiques, collectibles and Christmas items year round. All purchases benefit Animal Welfare of Trumbull County, a nonprofit organization. For more information call 330-856-5174.

TOPS Chapter 2191 will host a trash and treasure sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday May 9 at the Wickliffe Presbyterian Church, 45 Idlewood Road, Austintown. Tables are available for $10 and are limited to one per vendor. For information or to reserve a table call Kerry Price at 330-799-2894.

Turning Point No Limits Alternative Center, 5512 Youngstown-Poland Road, will have a rummage sale from 4 to 8 p.m. March 30 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 31. Refreshments will be available. Tables cost $10 a day and vendors can call 330-881-5083 to register.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Hermitage Lions Club will sponsor a prom gown giveaway from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday March 21 at the Sharon American Legion, 1395 E. State St., Sharon, Pa. The event is free to girls who meet income guidelines and are accompanied by a parent or guardian who can show a photo ID and an ACCESS or county assistance card as proof of income. The dresses are donated by Helen Freed’s of Sharon. For information call Greg Balakoff at 724-981-0200.

St. John Orthodox Church, 301 Struthers-Liberety Road, Campbell, will have a “Russian Easterfest” from noon to 4 p.m. March 31 sponsored by the church’s “O” Club. There will be ethnic food, baked goods, homemade candy, Easter crafts and pysanky.

TRIPS

A&C Friendship Tours will sponsor a day trip to a taping of the “Cash Explosion”: show in Columbus on April 4. The group will depart at 9 a.m. from McDonald’s Restaurant at South Avenue and Midlothian Boulevard. The cost is $40 per person (not refundable) plus a canned or nonperishable food item. The perks are fun, games, raffle tickets and more. Only 25 seats are available. For information call C. “Sam” Davis-Taylor at 330-788-9041 or Anne Rouse at 330-755-2637.

A bus trip to the Haufbrau Haus in Pittsburgh is planned March 24. The bus will leave at 10:30 a.m. from the Slovenian Home, 1037 Baldwin Ave., Sharon, Pa. Cost is $45 per person; tickets are available by calling 440-944-4229. Entertainment will be by Steve Grkman. For those not interested in the trip, a polka dance/jam at the Slovenian home is planned that day at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes two sandwiches and a beverage.

Mineral Ridge Alumni Association Banquet Committee is sponsoring a bus trip to The Meadows Casino Friday April 20. The cost is $30 with bonuses of $15 in slot play and $5 in food. The bus will load at 9 a.m. and leave at 9:30 from First Presbyterian Church, 3654 state Route 46, Mineral Ridge. It will return there between 6:30 and 7 p.m. Advance reservations are required and are secured through payment. Checks made payable to The Mineral Ridge Alumni Association should be mailed to P.O. Box 191, Mineral Ridge, OH 44440. Proceeds will be used to defray the cost of the June 16 Alumni banquet. To make a reservation call Patty Johnson at 330-652-8555.

The Niles Chapter of the American Sewing Guild is sponsoring a bus trip to the Cleveland Sewing Expo at the I-X Center on March 30. Pickups will be at Austintown J.C. Penney at 6:30 a.m., Niles Super K at 7 a.m. and Champion Big Lots at 7:15 a.m. Arrival at the Expo will be by 9 a.m. and departure from there will be 6:15. The cost is $30 for members, $34 for nonmembers. The package includes admission, a free class ($19 value), a shopping bag and commemorative pin. Indicate where you wish to be picked up. On return trip, a stop for dinner will be made at Bob Evans. For the perks to be obtained, paid reservations must be received by March 15. Send to Lynn Price, 120 S. Main St., Youngstown OH, 44515. Make checks payable to ASG Niles Chapter. A confirmation post card will be sent to you. Take the confirmation post card to board the bus. If you don’t receive one, call Price at 330-792-7096 or email her at lynn120@zoominternet.net. For information call Virginia Hardman, chairwoman, at 330-847-7549. To rent a scooter, make arrangement in advance through “Scoot Around” on the Expo website, www.sewingexpo.com or at www.scootaround.com or at 800-441-7575.

Niles SCOPE Senior Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, is taking reservations for the following trips: April 19, Rivers Casino, cost $20; May 10, Das Dutch Haus Dinner Theater, “Doo Wops & Beauty Shops,” $45; May 22, Presque Isle Casino, $20; June 21, Sugarcreek Amish Trip, $67; Sept. 18 to Sept. 21 Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville. Double occupancy, $615, triple, $604, or quad, $594. Ask for single rates. Payment plans available; October, fall foliage trip on Gateway Clipper Cruise line in Pittsburgh, more information to come. Pick up a flier at the center or call 330-544-3676.

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