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editor’s note

The Reunions & Class Notes column that formerly was published Tuesdays will now be published on Fridays. The new deadline for Reunions & Class Notes is noon Wednesday.

CRAFT SHOWS

Austintown Fitch Choir Boosters will host a Santa’s Workshop Craft Show in the Fitch High School cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The show will offer crafts, consultants, a 50-50 raffle and a basket auction. The fundraiser will benefit the choir boosters, who are raising money for a trip to the Navy Base in Norfolk, Va.

FUNDRAISERS

Big Brothers Big Sisters will host a “Jingle Bell Calendar Raffle” fundraiser during this month. All participants who donate $10 will be eligible to win $50 per day in December based on the 3-digit Pennsylvania evening drawing. The prize is $500. Proceeds will benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. For tickets and information, call the office at 330-545-0002 or email bbbsmv@yahoo.com. This fundraiser has no affiliation with the Pennsylvania Lottery System.

Levin Furniture, 836 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, will host a “Photos with Santa” fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Photos will be emailed to families after the event. The event is free, but donations will be accepted to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital of Mahoning Valley.

SALES

Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, has new and gently used clothing for the entire family. With each $20 purchase throughout December, shoppers get a free holiday sweater/blouse or wedding, holiday/prom dress or a men’s suit or sport coat.

Salem Historical Society is using the theme “Made in Salem” for the annual Salem community calendar. This edition of the calendar features all photographs in full color. All photographs were taken by David J. Shivers, the society’s curator. The price is $12, which can be mailed if desired. For information, call 330-337-8514.

Threshold Residential Services Inc. will host a raffle drawing/fundraiser at 3 p.m. Dec. 21 at East Palestine Corner Store, 110 N. Market St., East Palestine. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Prizes include a wooden, hand-crafted 48 cup Keurig cup storage containers made by Hardway Home and an Amish-made oak child’s desk made by Carlisle Oak. Maximum of 300 tickets sold. Proceeds benefit Threshold Residential Services programs for developmentally disabled individuals. Tickets can be purchased at East Palestine Corner Store from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For information, contact Patti Mesmer, store manager, at 330-886-0372 or Larry Duck, executive director, at 330-770-1107.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Austintown Farmers Market will host a Winter Market and community event at 5 p.m. Friday. The market will offer a shopping experience for those seeking Christmas gifts as well as activities for all. Horse-drawn wagon rides will begin at 6 p.m. as Santa arrives. Free photos with Santa will be offered starting shortly after his arrival, and his workshop will be available for free kids’ crafts as well as a gift wrapping station. There will be a s’mores station, hot-chocolate bar, 50-50 and basket raffle and door prizes. The sponsor for this event is Greenwood Chevrolet, providing the free wagon rides and gift wrapping station. The Associated School Employees Credit Union is providing the free photos with Santa. Other sponsors include Attorney Robert Price, Mary Kay by Dianne Bitner, Cyclone TNT, Mr. Fix It and Captured Grace Photography. For information, call 330-349-2503 or email austintownfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Boardman Spartan Holiday Shootout youth basketball tournament for the fourth, fifth and sixth-grade boys divisions will take place Dec. 26 through 28 in the Glenwood Middle School Gymnasium, 7635 Glenwood Ave. It will begin at noon Wednesday and Thursday and at 9 a.m. Friday. The event includes a four-game guarantee in shootout format, 25-minute running clock. Awards will be given for first- and second-place in each division. Entry fee is $160 per team. Contact Dan Cvercko at 330-720-8596 or Daniel.cvercko@ceterais.com for information.

Choffin Career & Technical Center Early Childhood Education program will host its 38th annual Mitten Tree Campaign today through Friday. Donations of children’s gloves, mittens, hats, socks, and school supplies are needed and may be dropped off at Choffin, 200 Wood St., Youngstown. Items collected will benefit the Choffin Preschool Center and Mahoning County Children’s Services.

Liberty Sports Hall of Fame will host a Basketball Hot Shot and Corn Hole Competition from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 29 at the L.Y.R.I.C., formerly the Liberty High School gymnasium. Area children in grades 5 through 12 are invited to sign up for either (or both) competitions. Cost is $10 per person for basketball competition and $20 per corn hole team. Registration may be made by email to ejacobs@zoominternet.net and must be made by Friday.

Nevels Temple Church of God in Christ, 939 Elm St., is sponsoring the last day to sign up for its free toy giveaway from 1 to 1:30 p.m. today. The giveaway is intended for children up to age 17. Participants cannot be signed up at the Salvation Army or through any other organization; checks will be conducted. In order to be considered, participants must bring current identification, proof of family income, custody or legal papers (if applicable), Social Security or medical cards for each child or a printout from the Department Job & Family Services showing all information.

Stambaugh Campmasters will host Breakfast with Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Camp Stambaugh, 3712 Leffingwell Road, Canfield. Participants will enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa and gifts. Take a camera for pictures with Santa. Cost is $5 for children age 5 to 12 and $8 for adults. Children 4 and under may enter for free. Register online at scoutingevent.com/433-santa. Contact Brad Lang at 330-883-8921 with questions.

Yellow Brick Place Cancer Wellness Center, 2959 Canfield Road, suites 3 and 10, Youngstown, will host events during this month. Chair yoga will take place at 11:15 a.m. Saturday and Dec. 22 in Suite 3. The instructor will be Erin Lonsway. “Look Good, Feel Better” will be offered from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today in Suite 10. Volunteer beauty professionals will help women combat appearance-related side effects of cancer treatments with complimentary make-up products, the use of scarves and wigs and skin and nail care. Registration is required by calling 234-228-9550. Call 330-434-7033 or 330-853-6851 with questions.

Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, will host “Rave in the Waves,” a glow stick pool party, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21 in the indoor pool. There will be music, games and light refreshments for children of all ages. The event is open to the public and free for members. The cost is $5 for nonmembers. Register online at jccyoungstown.org or contact the bursar’s office at 330-746-3250, ext. 195.

Rotary Club of Youngstown will host the Groundhog Day Craft Beerfest from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 2, 2019, at Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. Local, regional and national brewers will participate in the event, which will raise funds that allow Youngstown Rotary to support local organizations. General admission tickets are $40 and VIP tickets are $60. Tickets can be purchased through the Stambaugh Auditorium box office, by calling 330-259-0555 or by visiting www.stambaughauditorium.com.

YWCA, 25 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown, will present “Seasons Grievings: Take Charge over Grief & Depression this Holiday Season” with Kim Ham the Go to Girl at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The featured guest will be Karen Lewis, LSW, grief advocate. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For information, call 330-720-3456.

trips

Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice Senior Center is sponsoring a bus trip to The Wheeling Island Casino and Oglebay Festival of Lights. The bus will leave the center at 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday for Youngstown Skate to meet the rest of the group before leaving. Participants are asked to use the side parking lot only. While en route, participants will play bingo and have raffle drawings. Upon arrival at Wheeling Downs, each person will receive $25 in free slot play. The bus will leave the casino at 4 p.m. for the Oglebay Festival of Lights. Snack bags provided courtesy of First Light Home Care. Cost is $30 for senior center members and $35 for guests. Payment is due at registration to reserve a seat. Call 330-533-4350 for information.

A calendar of activities to which the public is invited is published each Tuesday. Please submit information to the Society Department by noon Friday.