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CRAFT SHOWS

Boardman Shepherd of the Valley, 7248 West Blvd., will host a craft show in its dining room from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Vendors are needed; tables can be reserved for $20. Contact Kim Osborn at 330-726-9061 ext.2414 or kosborn@shepherdofthevalley.com to reserve a spot or for information. Proceeds benefit the Boardman activity department to help fund special events for the residents.

Brookfield United Methodist Church, 6951 Grove St., will host its sixth annual holiday craft sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. There will be 30 local crafters and vendors, a basket auction, hot food and desserts, and face painting. Cost is $2 to enter or free with the donation of a full-sized toothpaste, three-pack of bar soap or full-sized shampoo. All admission fees and donations will benefit the Mount Olive Food Pantry in Masury. There also will be a big ticket raffle for a $300 gift card tree. The cost is $5 per ticket, and only 200 are available. The drawing is at 1 p.m. For information call the church at 330-448-1001 or email beckerkm1@gmail.com.

Ellsworth VFW Post 9571 Ladies Auxiliary is having its Christmas Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For information call 330-538-7110 or 330-538-3834.

Our Lady of the Lakes Ladies Guild is having its Christmas Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Lakes, St. Catherine Family Center, 1254 Grandview Road, Lake Milton. For information call 330-538-2400 or email cry37@att.net.

St. Jude Women’s Guild is sponsoring its annual craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21 at the St. Jude Activity Center, 180 Seventh St., Columbiana. There will be handcrafted and homemade items, a basket auction, bake sale, big-prize raffle and a lunch counter with a varied menu including vegetable beef soup.

RAFFLES

Humane Society of Columbiana County will host a Go Hawaiian for Pets reverse raffle Saturday at the Salem Golf Club, 1967 S. Lincoln Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner service at 7. Tickets are $50 and include two dinners of either Hawaiian chicken or veggie pasta, dessert and tea or coffee. Guests wearing Luau attire will receive a free chance for a raffle item. DJ Chip Highley will host, and there will be games, raffles, giveaways and a chance at $1,200. Call 330-332-2600 or e-mail hsccoffice@yahoo.com for tickets by Thursday. Payment and donations can be mailed to HSCC, P.O. Box 101, Salem, OH 44460. HSCC is a no-kill, no-suffering animal welfare organization supported solely by donations.

United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley has partnered with the NFL Alumni for a 2016 Super Bowl Raffle. The winner will receive a trip for two to Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, Calif., on Feb. 7, 2016, or a $5,000 cash prize. Second prize will be $1,000 and third, $500. Tickets are $100 each; only 250 will be sold. The winner will be drawn Dec. 2 at the Lake Club in Poland. Winners do not need to be present. For information and tickets, call 330-746-8494 or visit www.ymvunitedway.org. Proceeds will benefit the 2015 United Way Campaign.

SALES

Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, has new and gently used clothes for the entire family. November specials are as follows: For adults, buy two items, get a third one free, and bring a friend who is new to HHC and get an extra 10% off your purchase. For children, 50% off everything in the large inventory of sizes from babies to teens. The hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Tuesday.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown, will sponsor a rummage sale from 9 a.m .to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There will be thousands of items but minimal clothing. A basket auction is planned; winners will be drawn at 1 p.m. Saturday. Winners need not be present and have a week to pick up prizes. A bake sale also is planned. Proceeds will benefit the church.

Mount Olivet United Church of Christ, 410 W. South Range Road, North Lima, will host its annual fall rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Thursday will feature a bake sale; Friday, half price day; and Saturday, $1 bag day. Lunch will be served Thursday and Friday.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Quilting Angels Quilt Guild will host its 8th annual Red, White, Blue and You tea and luncheon at 10 a.m. Nov. 10 at the Bistro at MCCTC, 7300 Palmyra Road, Canfield. Cost is $15 and is nonrefundable. There will be a basket auction, 50-50 raffle, luncheon, cookie table, favors and table prizes, and a show-and-tell. For tickets call 330-652-3242 or 330-565-3242. The group supports the Wounded Warrior Project.

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