METRO DIGEST || Adoption event Friday

‘O-Fish-ally Adopted’

WARREN

In recognition of National Adoption Month, Trumbull County Children Services, in collaboration with the county probate court, will celebrate National Adoption Day from 9 a.m. to noon Friday. This year’s theme is “O-Fish-ally Adopted.” Several families will be finalizing adoptions in front of Probate Judge James A. Fredericka. Refreshments will be offered to all in attendance by the Warren Junior Women’s League/GFWC, and a balloon launch will take place outside the courthouse. The balloons represent the thousands of waiting children across the nation. For information on adopting a waiting child in the county, call children services at 330-372-2010.

Birds of prey

CANFIELD

Join the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists on Nov. 15 to learn about many issues surrounding birds of prey, including environmental concerns, license requirements and rescue suggestions. Heather Merritt of Birds in Flight Sanctuary, will speak on her past experiences and share some interesting facts about raptors. The event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. Registration is free but space is limited, so reservations are required; call 330-533-5538 or visit go.osu.edu/Raptor.

Dance lessons for vets

NILES

On Saturday, Veterans Day, join A Time to Dance, 38 Youngstown-Warren Road, for free dance lessons for all active-duty members and veterans. Private lessons will be given from 3 to 6 p.m. Group lessons will take place at 6 and 6:30 p.m., followed by a Red, White & Blue-themed dance party that goes until 10:30 p.m.

A Time to Dance will give away as many free beginner dance lessons as possible. Private lessons are 30 minutes each and must be booked in advance to ensure availability. Space is limited, but qualifying people may bring a guest to dance with or dance with one of the studio’s instructors. To reserve a time or for information, call 330-883-1644 or visit www.BallroomATimetoDance.com.

Meet the candidates

BELOIT

West Branch School District is hosting a “meet the candidates” event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. At 5:30 p.m., school board candidates will be available in the high-school cafeteria to talk with those attending. At 6:30 p.m., the candidates will be introduced to attendees and take part in a question-and-answer session. Refreshments will be provided.