WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS

Knights of Columbus, Assembly 2596, will host a quarter auction at 7 p.m. May 13 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center, 4500 Norquest Blvd., Austintown. Doors open at 6. Admission is $10 and includes an auction paddle and non-alcoholic beverages. There will be a variety of baskets and gift cards for food and home, adults and children. Take your own quarters and beverages. For tickets, call Tony Velasco at 330-207-4801 or John Mashiska at 330-519-6753. No tickets will be sold at the door.

BINGO AND CARDS

Holy Apostles Parish at St. Stephen of Hungary Church, 854 Wilson Ave., Youngstown, will be the location of a spring fling bingo and card party at 2 p.m. Sunday in the church hall. It is sponsored by the Altar and Rosary Society. Donations are $5 and include lunch and door prizes. Tickets will be available at the door. There will be a money raffle, gift card tree, lottery tree and a 50-50 drawing. Security is provided. For information, call the central office at 330-743-1905. All are welcome.

BOOK SALES

Friends of the Community Library of the Shenango Valley are hosting a used book sale in the basement of the library at 11 N. Sharpsville Ave., Sharon, Pa., on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A large selection of both current and classic fiction, nonfiction and children’s books will be on display as well as a variety of audiovisual materials, puzzles and reference items. All of the funds raised will support the library. For information visit www.clsv.net or call 724-981-4360.

Lepper Library, 303 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon, will have a book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There will be adult, teen and children’s books; audios and movies. The prices are hardbacks 50 cents; paperbacks 25 cents; audios and DVDs $1; all children’s books 25 cents; and magazines are free with any purchase. Enter at the garage off Vine Street.

FAIRS, FESTIVALS

Simply Slavic Festival organizers are seeking authentic Slavic retail, crafts, fine arts and food vendors for its seventh annual Simply Slavic Festival from noon to 11 p.m. June 17 on Federal Plaza East, downtown Youngstown. There is space for 15 food vendors and 10 marketplace vendors. Openings will be filled according to timing of request and the need to maintain variety of options for the booths. Applications from new vendors are being accepted, and questions are welcome at any time. For information email info@simplyslavic.org or call 330-509-0754.

FLEA MARKETS

Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road, will host a flea market Tuesday. Proceeds will be used for parking lot maintenance. For information, call 330-503-0535.

RAFFLES

Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., is hosting raffles for chances to win a 50-inch flat screen LED television and a $225 prepaid Visa gift card. Tickets are $5 and winners will be announced at the annual Cars are the Stars 3 benefit classic car show set for June 3 (rain date June 10). Proceeds will benefit the center. Stop by the center anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to purchase tickets. For information, call 330-545-6596.

SALES

Austintown Night Out committee is hosting a trash and treasure sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 20 at Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road. Vendor spaces are $10 each and the event will be outside regardless of the weather. Vendors are welcome to take canopies. For information visit the Austintown Night Out page on Facebook or call Shawne Wilfong at 330-774-1803.

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

Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League will host a trash and treasure sale Saturday at Disciples of Christ Church, 565 Boardman-Canfield Road (U.S. Route 224), Boardman. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and brown bags can be filled for $5 from 1 to 3. No early sales. Proceeds will benefit local charities.

Canfield Heritage Foundation will host trunk and treasure sales at Loghurst Museum, 3967 Boardman Canfield Road, Canfield. They will take place the first and third Sundays of each month beginning Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Set up will be from 8 to 9 a.m. Cost is $10 per vehicle, vendors may sell from trunks or truck-beds, or use tents or tables. Call Loghurst at 330-533-4330 for information or registration.

Christ Community Church,531 Neoka Drive, Campbell, is having its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20. Bargain day is May 20, fill a bag for $3.

First United Methodist Church, 237 W. Silver St., Sharon, Pa., will have a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, $1 bag day. There will be a bake sale Friday. For information, call 724-983-0200.

Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, will be closed Tuesday to prepare for the church’s garage sale this weekend.

Mount Olivet United Church of Christ, 410 W. South Range Road (state Route 165), North Lima, will host a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, including a bake sale; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, half-price day; and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, $1 bag day.

Ohio Living Center, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, is accepting donations for its rummage sale that will take place July 11 through 31. No clothing, televisions or computer monitors will be accepted. Items that can be donated include appliances, baby items, books, collectibles, crafts, decor, furniture, jewelry, kitchenware, electronics and sporting goods. Donations can be dropped off from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. If unable to take the item to the center, call 330-744-5071 for pick-up.

Ohltown United Methodist Church, 2001 Ohltown Road, Mineral Ridge, across from Meander Bridge, will host a trash, treasure and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20. There will be homemade baked goods and lunch available for purchase, featuring chili, kraut dogs and homemade pie. No clothing will be sold. Call 330-793-5626 or 330-652-6614 for information.

Poland Lions are hosting a treasures of the trunk sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 10 at Poland High School stadium parking lot. Vendors are being sought for this one-day sale from the trunk of your car. Crafters, home goods, furniture, toys, specialty items and garage sale items are welcome. There are 100 spaces. Registration is $15 for a parking space. Take your own table. For questions, call Judy at 330-360-3641 or Lori at 330-506-9611.

Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road (U.S. Route 62), Canfield, is having its annual garage, attic, and basement sale (GAB) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, fill a bag for $4, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, fill a bag for $2 and half-price deals. There will be furniture and items from eight estates.

Zion Hill Church, 14550 New Buffalo Road, Columbiana, will host a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Lunch will be available Friday.

SHOWS

Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, will host a craft show and bake sale at the church. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 13. Items include handmade crafts, jewelry, vintage clothing, candles, candy, American Girl doll clothing, vintage prints, wood paintings, teamology items, handmade baby clothing, shirts, ceramics, art works by Renee and more. There will be a basket auction. Parking and admission are free. Call 330-533-3531 for information.

TRIPS

Alexander Hamilton/Idora Park Carousel trip planned for July 18 through 20. See where Hamilton lived, dueled, dined and died, and ride the Idora Park Carousel. This is a customized Breakaway tour and reservations will be for the Wellington Hotel on Seventh Avenue in New York City for two nights. The cost is $499 for double, $469 for triple and $759 for single. Trip includes tickets, transportation, hotel in NYC and tour guide. Deadline for reservations is May 31. Contact Breakaway Tours at 1-800-374-9825 for reservations, or for information, call Colleen Parshall Ferguson 757-208-7600.

Trumbull County Travel Club next scheduled day outing will be May 23 to Jamestown, NY, to visit Lucille Ball’s hometown. Lunch is included and will be at the Tropicana, Ricky’s night club. In September, the club will do a three-day mini adventure to visit the Ark in Kentucky. In November, a trip is planned to Branson for seven days. Flyers are available and seating is limited. The Trumbull County Travel Club is open to anyone over 21-years old. There is no membership fee. The club meets twice a year for planning and discussion. Call Peggy at 330-856-5398 for information. To receive information, send a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope to the secretary. Call for the address.

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