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AUCTIONS

Rockview Christian Church, 925 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, will have a basket auction Oct. 18. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m., and drawings will be at 3. The cost is $5, and tickets are available at the door. Refreshments will be available, and there will be special raffles and a 50-50 drawing.

Saxon Club, South Meridian Road, Youngstown, is sponsoring its 25th annual basket auction Sunday to benefit the scholarship fund for YSU students. Doors open for bidding at noon, and the auction begins at 2 p.m. The auctioneer will be Casey Malone of WFMJ-TV. Entry will cost $5 at the door; tickets will include a chance to win a free door prize, hot dog, chips, coffee, pop or water and 25 auction tickets.

BINGO/CARD PARTIES

Girard Lions will host a charity poker event Oct. 18 at Girard American Legion Hall, 11 High St. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the tournament will begin promptly at 2. For information visit www.tomkatpoker.com or call Joe Castor at 330-984-6486.

St. Brendan Altar and Rosary Society will host a fall bingo and card party at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in Maxwell Hall at St. Brendan Church, 2800 Oakwood Ave., Youngstown. Guests are asked to enter the hall from the back parking lot. Tickets will be sold at the door for $5, and the cost includes lunch. For information call 330-792-5137 or 330-779-3170.

St. Jude Church, 180 Seventh St., Columbiana, will sponsor Super Bingo Sunday on Nov. 1. Doors will open at 1 p.m. for lunch and early seating. Games will begin at 2:30 p.m. A donation of $25 includes daubers, coffee and pop, cards for all games (specials are sold separately) and a chance to win $3,400 in cash prizes.

VFW Auxiliary Post 3538 will have a card and bingo party at 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at the post home, 157 Lowellville Road. There will be games, door prizes and a basket auction. Tickets are $5; call 330-755-2701. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. Lunch will be served. Coffee and tea will be provided, and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

BOOK SALES

Hubbard Friends of the Library will sponsor a book sale Wednesday through Saturday at the library, 436 W. Liberty St. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday and $2-a-bag from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday. There is no admission charge nor preview night. Hardcover books are $1; oversized paperbacks, 50 cents; and standard paperbacks, 25 cents. There also are CDs, DVDs, record albums, puzzles and games for sale. Bonnie Viele is book sale chairman. For information call 330-534-1394. All proceeds benefit the library.

CRAFT SHOWS

Christ Community Church, 531 Neoka Drive, Campbell, will host a craft show from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Vendors can register by calling 330-207-4439. For information email the Rev. Dan Yargo at danyargo@yahoo.com.

St. Mary Assumption Social Center is seeking vendors for its Holiday Craft Show; call 330-792-1578. The cost is $30 per vendor. The show will take place from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Nov. 7 at 356 S. Belle Vista Ave.

St. Nicholas Moms and Dads Club will sponsor a craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 at the church’s Great Hall, 764 5th St., Struthers. The event will have craft vendors and food concessions. A grand prize is two club seats and a gold parking pass for the Steelers vs. Browns game in Pittsburgh on Nov. 24; tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Winner will be drawn after the craft show. For information or to reserve a spot, call the parish office at 330-755-9819 or email natt6391@gmail.com.

FLEA MARKETS

Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road, Austintown, will host a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and each Tuesday into October, weather permitting. Vendors can set up early in the large spaces, which cost $5 each. Refreshments are available.

FUNDRAISERS

St. Francis Pet Care will sponsor the annual pet masquerade ball from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 24 at Tod Park, Park Avenue, Girard, as fundraiser for the children’s program, St. Francis Cadets for Pets. The event will feature carriage rides with Raja, the group’s 250-pounds-plus mascot. Also featured will be CJ, a talking and dancing parrot, and his mate pirate, Benny, a costume contest, pet parade, treasure hunt, bobbing for treats, agility maze, games, prizes, children’s jewelry, mask-making and face-painting. There will be entertainment, dog bandanas and holistic pet products and more. Donations are $5 each for pets and adults; children attend for free. There will be free frozen yogurt and bags of treats for pets. Register in advance at www.Saint FrancisPetCare.org and receive a gift. For information call 330-272-7435.

RAFFLES

Legacy Dog Rescue, Friends of Fido and Youngstown Dogs plan a basket raffle from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Davidson’s, 3636 Canfield Road, Canfield. About 80 baskets on various themes and/or gift cards will be raffled. Winners will be drawn at 5 p.m. but need not be present. The Old Goats will play from 3 to 6 p.m. For information call 330-719-5569 or follow the organizations on Facebook.

SALES

Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St., will host a trash and treasure sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Thursday is bargain-bag day. Coffee and doughnuts will be available.

First Presbyterian Church of Mineral Ridge, 3654 Main St., will have a rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. All clothing is priced to sell. Proceeds will help send the Rev. Jamie Milton and eight other youth and adults on a mission trip to Peru in June.

Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, has new and gently used clothes for the entire family. Many new fall items are available. Surprise sales will invite customers to pull a ticket in-store and receive a percentage off their purchase. The hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Tuesday. Hours also will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Pumpkins for Pups is a fund-raiser to pay for veterinary care for dogs at Trumbull County Dog Pound. Pumpkins, cornstalks and other fall items will be sold from today through Oct. 17 at the pound, 7501 Anderson Ave., Howland Township; hours are from 9:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. It is sponsored by volunteers at the dog pound.

St. James Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, will have a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Friday is half-price day. Summer and winter clothing, purses, shoes, household items, jewelry, books, small appliances, baby items and toys will be offered. For information call Paula Ulicny at 330-757-4557.

St. Michael Church will have a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the church hall, 300 N. Broad St., Canfield. Vendors are needed. The cost is $20 per spot or table. There will be no early bird sales. For information call 330-550-5900.

Youngstown/Warren Regional Police Athletic League Program will host a trunk and treasure sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Austintown Senior Center parking lot, 100 Westchester Drive. Space is available for $10 each. Food, pop and baked goods will be available. Proceeds will benefit social, educational and athletics programs for underprivileged youths. Gently used and new items will be for sale. For space rental or information call Minnie at 330-398-9664.

TRIPS

New Hope United Methodist Youth, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, are sponsoring a bus trip to Amish country from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24. There will be breakfast at the Dutch Valley Restaurant and visits to the Amish flea market and bakery, shopping in Berlin, a variety show at the Amish Theater and dinner at an Amish home. The cost is $95. Without the variety show, the cost is $75. Reservations are required, and a deposit must be made with registration. For information and registration call 330-652-0705.

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