WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS

Austintown Eagles 3298 Ladies Auxiliary will host a quarter auction Saturday to benefit the Potential Development School for Children with Autism. Doors will open at 3 p.m. and the auction will begin at 4. Cost is $10 and includes one bidding paddle. Seating is limited to 140, adults only. Advanced tickets only. Concessions with food and drinks are available. All donations are greatly appreciated. For ticket information or donations, call Ruth Kritter, chairperson and ladies auxiliary chaplain at 330-533-5424, or Sue DeVito, co-chairperson, ladies auxiliary trustee at 330-518-1234.

St. Columba will host its second annual quarter auction at 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the parish hall, 159 W. Rayen Ave. Cost of a paddle is $10 with additional paddles that evening for $1. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and refreshments. Concessions will be available and there will be free coffee and table treats. Tickets will be available after Mass or by calling St. Columba Rectory at 330-744-5233 or Chrissy Slanina, chairwoman, at 330-651-4115.

CRAFT SHOWS

Our Lady of the Lakes Ladies Guild will host a craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at Our Lady of the Lakes Family Center, 1254 Grandview Road, Lake Milton. Free admission, free parking, handicapped accessible, lunch counter and 50-50 raffle. Vendors are needed and tables can be reserved for $25. For information, call Carol at 330-538-2400 or email to cry37@att.net.

DANCES

Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St., is offering community dance lessons at 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Each lesson is one hour, and the cost is $5 per lessonp; Bob McPhail, a professional teacher, teaches a variety of dances. This is a fun activity to get moving, to meet new people and to learn new dances. The class is currently learning line dancing. For more information or questions, call Doreen at 330-398-9773.

FESTIVALS

Lake Latonka's 38th annual festival, 420 Latonka Dr, Mercer, Pa., is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The festival will feature more than 110 artisans, crafters, jewelry makers, nonprofit businesses and organizations, as well as homemade food, bake sale, auction, wildlife exhibit, educational literature for children and free entertainment. There will also be an all-day raffle with prizes every 15 minutes. The festival is located off I-79. For information, visit www.lakelatonkafallfestival.com or visit us on Facebook.

Poland United Methodist Church will host a carnival from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at 1940 Boardman-Poland Road. Free bounce castle, petting zoo, pony rides, games, prizes, face painting and fair-style food.

FUNDRAISERS

Austintown Alumni Association is selling raffle tickets for this year’s scholarship and mini grant fundraiser. Announcement of winners will take place at the football game at Falcon Stadium on Sept. 22 during half time. Members are selling a book of six raffle tickets for $5 or individual tickets for $1 each. Tickets may be purchased until halftime or by calling Austintown Alumni Association President Lynn Larson at 330-518-5727.

Every Dog Matters and All Paws, local animal rescue groups will host a fundraiser Sept. 16 at The Federal, 110 W. Federal St. downtown. Basket raffle will run from 12-7 p.m., with tickets sold until 6. Every Dog Matters also will have a Dine to Donate fundraiser running until 11 p.m.

St. Nicholas School is participating in a shoe collection fundraiser until Oct. 1. Rubber band gently used shoes in pairs. The goal is to collect 2,500 pairs. Boxes to donate are located at St. Nicholas and Holy Trinity Church doors.

Sit Means Sit, 1330 Seaborn St. Suite 6, Mineral Ridge, will host a fundraiser involving Presents for Paws, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 2. Proceeds will benefit Friends of Fido, Paw Platoon, Animal Pawtectors, Close to Home Animal Rescue, TNR and Cats are People Too. Rescue items and baked goods will be for sale along with pictures with Santa, basket raffle and more. For information, call April Morris at 330-503-6964 or email her at April.Morris330@gmail.com; contact any of the rescues listed; or Melissa at Sit Means Sit at 330-984-6175.

Sight for all United will host “The Second Eye Ball of the Mahoning Valley” on Sept. 30 at Powers Auditorium. This event will help raise funds to continue to sustain Sight for All and assist the citizens in our community who are in need of vision services. “American Idol” finalist Scott MacIntyre will be the special guest. Sponsorships available are Visionary: $10,000 reserves 16 seats (two tables); Crystal Clear: $5,000 reserves eight seats; 20-20 donor, $2,500 reserves eight seats; and Sight Saver, $1,000 reserves eight seats. Single tickets are $100 each. Live and silent auction donors are also needed. For information, visit www.sightforallunited.com/eye-ball-2017.

Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, will host a Trunk Treasures and Vendor sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Trunk sale is like a garage sale with multiple families gathered in the parking lot. The vendor show will take place inside the church and features local crafters as well as direct sale consultants. Visitors can purchase 50-50 raffle tickets and auction tickets to win various baskets, items and gift cards. Auction and raffle winners will be pulled on Sunday after the service. Winners need not be present to win. Interested sellers can reserve a spot for a $15 fee. All proceeds from reservation fees benefit Zion Youth attending the 2018 ELCA National Youth Gathering in Houston. For information, visit www.zionohio.org.

PROGRAMS

Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., will host the program, “Cybersecurity Help, Information and Protection Program” at 2 p.m. Sept. 14. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of both security and privacy, including special challenges presented by smartphones and other mobile devices at this CHIPP presentation. This event is not sponsored by, nor affiliated with, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Program is free, but registration is required and may be done online at www.salem.lib.oh.us or by calling 330-332-0042.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Youngstown and St. Rose Church in Girard are offering Italian language classes from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Mount Carmel registration and first class is set for Sept. 14. Registration and classes begin Sept. 21 at St. Rose Church in Rosetta Hall. Cost is $60 per person. Classes end in December. For information, call 330-550-5850.

Newton Falls Public Library, 204 S. Canal St., offers one-on-one sessions with a technology educator. Have questions about your email account? Need some refreshing for that presentation? Not sure how to use your new device? Call 330-872-1282 to reserve a 45-minute time slot on Monday afternoons or evenings. Bring your own tablet, device or laptop or use one of ours. Registration is required for all sessions.

Westminster College Alumni Association will host it first annual “Titan Tie Dye Run” at 9:45 a.m. Sept. 30 at the memorial field house, 319 S. Market St. Check-in and same day registration at 9:45 with the race to begin at 10:30. Registration is $5 per runner or walker. Proceeds will be donated to the Student Emergency Fund. Runners will be powdered with washable dye and should dress accordingly. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place winners and an award for “best dressed.” Payments may be made the day of the event or mailed to the Wiley Alumni House, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa.,16172. Checks made payable to Westminster College. Reservations due by Sept. 22. For information, contact Kelsey Phillips, SAA president and run coordinator at philk122@wclive.westminster.edu.

SALES

Boardman United Methodist Church is hosting a fall trash and treasure sale Oct. 3 through Oct. 5 at 6809 Market St. Presale day is at 2 p.m. Oct. 3. A donation of $2 per shopper is requested. Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 are open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Oct. 4, lunch will be available and Oct. 5 will be bargain bag day.

Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Route 62 in Canfield, has new and gently used clothing for the entire family. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. $1 per item will continue in September. Green tickets will have 20 percent off.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus 3930 invites the public to participate Saturday in a community trunk sale at the Immaculate Heart of Mary parking lot, 4490 Norquest Blvd. in Austintown. Included are two parking spots for $10 and vendor set-ups will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Sale hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. For information, call Dion at 330-506-9081.

Martin Luther Lutheran Church will host its 31st annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at 420 Clearmount Ave., at the corner of Clearmount Ave. and Hudson Ave. There will be bargains and items will be half price after 2 p.m. There are estate items and Fiestaware dishes.

Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., offers its Gettin’ Crafty program at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 11. Attendees will make autumn leaf decorated mason jars which may be used in a variety of decorative and practical ways. All materials will be provided. Seating is limited. This adult class takes place on the second Monday of each month and is free to attend. Please register online at www.salem.lib.oh.us, or call 330-332-0042 to register.

Good Hope Lutheran Church, 98 Homestead Drive, Boardman, is planning a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15 and 16. There will be no early sales. Tires, computers and TVs will not be accepted. Half-off and bag sale will last all day Saturday. Proceeds from sales will go to the church choir, the women’s group and the Cancer Relay for Life team who will be serving lunch. Also, homemade food items, kitchen items, toys, furniture, tools, clothes, books and miscellaneous items will be on sale. Anyone wanting to donate items can drop things off from 9 to 5 p.m. Sept. 12 to 14. Food items must be dropped off on Sept. 12. For information, call Bobbie Chalky at 330-502-6044.

SPECIAL EVENTS

National McKinley Birthplace Memorial will host a centennial re-dedication and time capsule opening Oct. 14 at 40 N. Main St, Niles. Free tours of the museum will begin at 10 a.m. and at noon the re-dedication ceremony will take place. There will be guest speakers and performances by the Niles High School Band, Belles and Beaux, and soloist Ethan Hess. Also, at 2 p.m., the time capsule that was placed under the cornerstone, will be opened. Artifacts will then be placed on exhibit in the museum. Event is free.

The 20th Annual Stambaugh Auditorium Fashion Show will take place in the Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom on Nov. 1 beginning at 10:30 a.m. This event will feature fashions from Dillard’s of Southern Park Mall and various local boutiques, lunch by Saratoga, raffle items and boutique shopping. Tickets are $40 with a discount available for Stambaugh Auditorium Pillars and available through the Florence and Ward Beecher box office at Stambaugh Auditorium, online at www.stambaughauditorium.com or by calling 330-259-0555. Each ticket will include one drink from the cash bar. The box office is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations must be made by 6 p.m. Oct. 25.

Salem Community Center will present the seventh Women’s Night Out on Sept. 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. Women’s Night Out centers on information, products and services for females of all ages who want to learn ways to take better care of their bodies and minds and improve upon their lifestyles. This event is a benefit for the SCC’s children’s fitness center, and will feature a vendors marketplace with nearly 60 businesses, buffet dinner, spa treatment rooms, bingo, and chair massages provided. Musical entertainment also will be featured. Tickets are available at the SCC, or by phone with a major credit card through Sept. 19. SCC is now accepting vendors for the marketplace area, and businesses are encouraged to become sponsors and/or advertisers. For more information, call 330 332-5885.

St. Charles Parish library committee will sponsor a presentation on local Jewish history at 7 p.m., Thursday, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 7345 Westview Drive, Boardman. Speakers Thomas Welsh, Joshua Foster and Gordon Morgan, co-authors of “A History of Jewish Youngstown and the Steel Valley,” will share highlights of their recently released book. The program is free and open to the public. For further information, call St. Charles Parish office at 330-758-2325.

Sutliff Museum is sponsoring a collection titled “Mother’s Aprons,” from the 1940s through today. Museum hours are 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The museum is on the second floor of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. For information, call 330-399-8807, ext. 121, or visit www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Youngstown Shrine Club will host its annual clambake from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the club’s pavilion, 1735 W. South Range Rd., Route 165. The public is invited to attend and the event is STAG, males only, and includes a full lunch from 1 to 4 p.m. with hot sausage or pulled-pork sandwiches with all the fixings. At 6:30 p.m., the evening dinner is served with clams, corn, chicken, lobster tail and more. Adult beverages are included in the ticket price of $85 for the all-day event. Tickets are advanced sale only. No walk-ins and no refunds. Tickets can be purchased at Chalet Premier in North Lima or from event chairmen, Lee Hively at 330-533-3036 or Jerry Lyda at 330-717-4930. For more information, call 330-549-3857.

TRIPS

AARP 3104 Canfield will host a fall foliage trip and a mystery trip in November. Nonmembers and guests are welcome at meetings and bus trips. For membership information, call Connie at 330-332-0121.

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