Today’s entertainment picks:

October 20, 2012 at 12:00a.m.

v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: The Masterworks season begins with a concert of works by Russian composer and guest pianist Di Wu. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.

v Spooktacular Funfest, 12:30 to 4 p.m.: This new free family event will include a children’s costume contest, trick or treating, games, a concert by Hey Kid, Jocko the Clown, and much more. Morley Pavilion in Wick Recreation Area; 330-740-7107.

v Parto’s Pumpkin Patch, noon to 2 p.m.: Annual Halloween party for kids. Parto’s is at 2231 Coitsville-Hubbard Road, Youngstown; 330-743-6718.

v Abelweenfest, 7 p.m.: Stormn Normn and Beatles tribute band Abbey Road will perform in this benefit concert for Alchemy Acres animal sanctuary. It’s at the Union Hall, 547 Prospect St., Salem; 330-332-4897.

v Steve Iott, 8 and 10 p.m.: Stand-up comedy at the Funny Farm, inside Mojo’s Pub and Grill, 6292 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-759-4242.

LOCAL TOPICS ON TV

“Community Connection” (7 a.m. Sunday on 21 WFMJ-TV; and 7 p.m. Tuesday and noon Saturday on Time Warner Cable community access channel): Dan and Rose Mary Memo representing the Rich Center for Autism will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss their annual fundraiser, Napa Valley to the Mahoning Valley, a wine tasting event that will feature local wine makers.

Next, Susan Nieves and Maria Olverson of Organizacion Civica Y Cultural Hispana Americana will discuss the group’s 40th anniversary. A gala event will be Nov. 2 at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Hall, Boardman.

Audra Carlson, education manager at the Oh Wow! Children’s Center for Science and Technology will encourage viewers to submit ideas for an experiment.

“Increase the Peace” (6:30 p.m. today on MyYTV): Host Andrea Mahone’s guests will be Sylvia Rupert and Susan Moorer of the Junior Civic League. They will discuss the organization’s 60th Anniversary and Cinderella Ball.

“Sunday Morning with Dee” (8 a.m. Sunday on WKBN-TV): Host Dee Crawford will be joined by Maureen Drummond, executive director of Hands On Volunteer Network, and Linda Kostka of Mill Creek MetroParks, who will discuss upcoming events and information on how to become a volunteer in the Valley.

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Halloween carnival

POLAND

The Poland Junior Women’s Club’s annual Halloween Carnival will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the McKinley Elementary School cafetorium. The event is for children up to second grade, accompanied by an adult. Events will include games, treats and a costume parade. Go to pjwc.org for information.