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Show to benefit dogs

BOARDMAN

For the Dogs rescue group will sponsor a comedy show Saturday at the Magic Tree Pub & Eatery, 7463 South Ave.

The evening will include entertainment by the comedians of Raise the Woof and DJ services of Highly Productions. A $20 ticket includes the show and food from Magic Tree chefs.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8.

For information, tickets, or sponsorship opportunities contact 330-310-2802 or carrie@forthedogs.org or 330-550-9148.

Run/walk-a-thon

Youngstown

The annual Otis Christian run/walk-a-thon will be at 3 p.m. Sept. 18 at Wick Park on the city’s North Side.

Participants will be encouraged to show their support for the Otis Christian Scholarship Fund, a need-based academic scholarship for minority students attending Ursuline High School, by either running or walking each lap. Founded in 2008 by Keith L. Coleman, a former Ursuline High School student, the scholarship continues to raise funds to help students achieve their dreams of higher education.

All are welcome to contribute to this event either by participating or making a donation. Those interested in participating should contact Coleman at keithcoleman2@gmail.com. Donors should contact Carolyn L. Korenic, UHS Director of Alumni and Advancement, at 330-744-4563.

Mt. Union ArtFest

Alliance

The University of Mount Union will host the 49th annual ArtFest from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. Saturday on the lawn of Chapman Hall.

Sponsored by Mount Union and the Alliance Chamber of Commerce, ArtFest will feature original works by area artists in various media, including watercolor, oil, collage, graphics, ceramics, drawings, fine crafts, photography, jewelry, fiber, woodworking, stained glass, batik, enameling and printmaking.

In addition, “A Taste of Alliance,” coordinated by the Alliance Chamber of Commerce, will take place simultaneously, featuring food and beverages for sale by area restaurants and caterers.

Entertainment will be provided by Mount Union and Alliance area musicians.

Personal training

YOUNGSTOWN

The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, is offering specialized personal training for female cancer survivors.

Women who have had any form of cancer may make appointments with Shelia Cornell, a nationally certified personal trainer and group-exercise instructor, who will design programs specific to each client.

The training sessions will include strengthening of affected areas through a variety of exercises.

For cost information and to schedule an appointment, call 330-746-3251, ext. 184.

Motorcyclist injured on SR 305

BAZETTA

A seriously injured motorcyclist who was not wearing a helmet was taken by ambulance to St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown after he rear-ended a sport utility vehicle on state Route 305 Friday evening. The eastbound motorcyclist, Guy A. McGregor, 50, of Warren, struck the SUV driven by Steven Orgovan, 44, of Weirton, W.Va., at high speed after the SUV, which was also eastbound, pulled out of a private business about 9:15 p.m., the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. Orgovan and his passenger were not injured.