WORTH A LOOK

CRAFT SHOWS

St. Jude Church, 180 Seventh St., Columbiana, is seeking vendors for its annual craft show planned for Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in its activity center. Call Mary Burkey, parish secretary, at the church, 330-482-2351. There will be a basket auction, bake sale, prize raffle and lunch counter including vegetable soup.

FESTIVALS

Poland Presbyterian Church, 2 Poland Manor, will sponsor a strawberry festival from 5 to 8:30 p.m. June 24 on the church front lawn, rain or shine, as part of Celebrate Poland festivities. Strawberry shortcake, ice cream, homemade cakes, hot dogs and Italian sausage sandwiches with chips and pickles and beverages will be sold. There will be free face painting provided by the church’s preschool, live jazz, a 50-50 drawing and basket raffle. Proceeds will benefit the church’s youth programs and various events and activities sponsored by the parish life committee.

FUNDRAISERS

Southside Fine Arts Academy will sponsor a “Paint and Sip” fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. May 27 at Christopher’s Downtown, 100 Federal St., Youngstown. All monies collected will support Southside Fine Arts Academy, which provides free fine-arts opportunities to children in kindergarten through 12th grades in the Mahoning Valley. Paint a picture with the help of a qualified art instructor while sipping on fine wine. This is for adults only. Tickets are $35 per person. All art supplies and the first glass of wine are included in the ticket price. Tickets are limited to 50 people. For tickets or information on the academy, call Kris Harper, executive director, at 330-707-2144. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available at the door.

RAFFLES

West Side Cats, 2217 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, will host a Father’s Day raffle and drawing June 18. It will feature a 48-inch Insignia LED TV. Proceeds will be used for the spay/neuter program at West Side Cats. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and are available through any volunteer or at the shelter. For information call 330-792-4228.

SALES

Christ Church Presbyterian, 1933 Canfield Road, Youngstown, will host a trunk sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 25. Space is limited to 60 spaces; each will cost $15. A free breakfast for vendors will be available at 9 a.m. The church’s monthly community breakfast will coincide with the event. Information is available by contacting Ruth at 330-770-0924 or Rich at 330-770-7899.

Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, has new and gently used clothes for the entire family. The May special is 50 percent off the entire inventory. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Poland Lions Club is sponsoring a Treasures of the Trunk Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 11 at Poland High School Stadium parking lot, 3199 Dobbins Road. Vendors are needed; there is a 100 space limit. Sales will be from car trunks. Registration is $15. For details call Judy at 330-360-3641 or Lori at 330-506-9611.

Pythian Sisters will sponsor a rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 3 and 9 a.m to noon June 4 at K of P Hall, 123 College St., West Farmington. Books, clothing and household items will be for sale. Lunch will served on June 3, and June 4 is a $2 bag day.

Trips Ahoy, a nonprofit organization that assists those who are developmentally disabled, will sponsor a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 28 and 29 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 30 at It’s All Fine consignment and gift shop, 3581 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren. Donations are needed; call 330-369-8829 or 330-647-0434. There will be a basket auction and a 50-50 raffle drawing July 30.

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