WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS

Immaculate Heart of Mary Social Concerns Group will host a quarter auction Oct. 17 in the parish center at 4500 Norquest Blvd. in Austintown. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the auction will begin at 7. Take a beverage and snacks for your table. Coffee, dessert, pop and water will be provided. Tickets are $10 and all money raised will be donated to various charities. For information or to obtain tickets call Rebecca Velasco at 330-799-7751 or Bea Capezzuto at 330-793-4843.

St. Patrick School, 367 N. Main St. in Hubbard, will host its annual “Invest in Our Future” auction/raffle Saturday in the church hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the door or by calling the school at 330-534-2509. Take beverages, and light snacks will be provided. There will be large ticket items, gift baskets and certificates donated by businesses and families. Visit the school’s Facebook page to see a sampling of various raffle items.

St. Paul the Apostle Church, 10143 Main St., New Middletown, will have a basket auction on Oct. 4. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the drawing is at 4. The cost is $5. Only 150 to 200 tickets will be sold. Tickets will be available in the church rectory from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and after Sunday Masses until the day of the auction, and also at the door. For information call 330-542-3466.

BINGO/CARD PARTIES

American Legion Unit 301, 3652 Oakwood Ave., Austintown, will host a Bingo Party Plus from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Doors will open at noon and admission is $5. There will be basket and 50-50 raffles and door prizes. For information, call Diana Kommel at 330-799-1738 or Betty Garhammer at 330-788-4274.

Girard Eagles Auxiliary 2172 will have a card party Oct. 4 at the hall, 26 W. Wilson Ave. Doors open at noon, and a sack lunch comprised of chicken salad sandwich, potato chips and a cupcake will be served from noon to 1 p.m. Bingo will start at 1:30. The cost is $5. There will be extra games paying 50-50 and a coverall, which will pay 75 percent. There also will be door prizes and a 50-50 raffle.

CRAFT SHOWS

Christ Community Church, 531 Neoka Drive, Campbell, will host a craft show from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 10. Vendors can register by calling 330-207-4439. For information email the Rev. Dan Yargo at danyargo@yahoo.com.

Ellsworth VFW Post 9571 Ladies Auxiliary is seeking crafters for its Christmas Show set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7. For information call 330-538-7110 or 330-538-3834.

Olympic Dreams Parents Club will have a craft and vendor show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 4403 Logan Way, Youngstown. There will be over 30 vendors, food, face painting and free child ID kits. For information email jillsoldmine@gmail.com.

Our Lady of the Lakes Ladies Guild is seeking crafters and vendors for its Christmas Craft Show set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Our Lady of the Lakes, St. Catherine Family Center, 1254 Grandview Road, Lake Milton. Registration with table rental of $20 for one table and two chairs is due by Oct. 1. For information call 330-538-2400 or email cry37@att.net.

Saxon Club Ladies Branch 22 is having its annual craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14. There also will be basket and 50-50 raffles and a light lunch menu. To rent a table for $30, call 330-788-4274.

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. For applications call 330-482-2351.

FESTIVALS

Friends of Beaver Creek State Park will host Pioneer Craft Days on Oct. 3 and 4 in the Pioneer Village of Beaver Creek State Park. Basket making, candle dipping, quilting, dulcimer building and woodworking skills will be displayed, with many artisans in period clothing. Antique farm equipment displays also will be offered. Food will be available, including apple butter made on-site. Space is available for crafters (all items must be at least 80% hand crafted) and antique vendors (only authentic antiques permitted). Home party businesses do not meet the criteria of the festival. To participate, contact Alice Ann Whitehill at 724-573-9109, 724-777-1365 or email dulcimama1@core.com. For information about the festival or the Friends, visit www.friendsofbeavercreekstatepark.org.

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

Campbell Memorial High School Alumni Association will host a scholarship fundraiser, its annual Reverse Raffle and Dinner, on Oct. 24 at Archangel Michael Hall, 12th Street in Campbell. Tickets cost $60 per person, and the grand prize will be $1,500. To purchase tickets call the office at 330-799-1232 or email alumni@campbell.k12.oh.us.

RAFFLES

Legacy Dog Rescue, Friends of Fido and Youngstown Dogs are planning a basket raffle from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 10 at Davidson’s Restaurant, 3636 Canfield Road, Cornersburg 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

Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, has new and gently used clothes for the entire family. New for fall (green tickets not included) is a large amount of Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle items for young men. September clearance is $1 each item. The hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Tuesday.

First United Methodist Church, 237 W. Silver St., Sharon, Pa., will have a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 16 and 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 17. There also will be a bake sale on Oct. 16, and Oct. 17 is $1 a bag day.

Newton Falls Assembly of God Church, 612 W. Broad St., will host vendors from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3. Featured will be raffles, food, Tupperware, Premier Inc., Jamberry, 31, Scentsy and more. Proceeds will be used for coats and boots for local children.

St. John Greek Orthodox Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, will have a trash and treasure sale hosted by the church’s Philoptochos Society from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3. New and used goods will be sold. Rentals are available for $20 for an indoor table and $10 for an outdoor trunk. Reserve by Friday. For information and reservations, call Kim Wagner at 330-720-9805 or Arlene Denney at 330-799-9907.

St. Michael Church will have a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 10 at the church hall, 300 N. Broad St., Canfield, and vendors are needed. Tables are $20. There will be no early bird sales. For information call 330-550-5900.

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