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book sales

Salem Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will sponsor a “Collective Goods” book fair, which will feature a large selection of books and seasonal items at discounted prices. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday in SRMC’s private dining room at the back of the cafeteria on the hospital’s ground floor, 1995 E. State St. All proceeds will go to enhancing patient care and comfort at SRMC. For more information, call SRMC’s Development Department at 330-337-2883.

CRAFT SHOWS

First Presbyterian Church, 3654 Main St., Mineral Ridge, will have a craft show at the church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. There will be a variety of vendors, and there is still room for a few more. Call the church office at 330-652-5712 to rent a space. The event will feature a full lunch counter and raffles.

St. Jude Church, 180 Seventh St., Columbiana, will host a craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The church is seeking vendors. For applications, call Mary at 330-482-2351.

FUNDRAISERS

Big Brothers Big Sisters will host a “Jingle Bell Calendar Raffle” fundraiser during the month of December. 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 on Dec. 31. Proceeds 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.

Sojourn to the Past students will have a fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Chipotle in Boardman. The community is encouraged to come support Youngstown high-school students as they work to raise their portion of the money needed to participate in Sojourn to the Past. Participants should tell the cashier that they are supporting the Sojourn to the Past fundraiser.

Winona Area Historical Society will host its 7th annual Christmas in the Country fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 1 in the restored 1938 Meeting House. The facility is handicap-accessible. Proceeds will be used for archival storage and display materials and for general operating expenses. The fundraiser will include functional and decorative items that were handcrafted and donated by local artisans. Featured items will be rustic game boards crafted from original meeting house ceiling boards, bird houses, rustic Santas, wooden children’s toys and puzzles, keepsake boxes, garden totes and earth staples, the fourth annual WAHS Christmas ornament depicting the Winona United Methodist Church, knitted tea cozies, Christmas silk and grapevine wreaths, horseshoe d cor, homemade pies, artisanal jams and jellies, specialty breads, and more. The Trash and Treasures table will offer gently-used Christmas decor.

SALES

Good Hope Relay for Life is sponsoring its annual Christmas wreath sale. Wreaths are $15 each or $18 with cemetery stand. Each 22-inch mixed pine and fir wreath comes with a red velvet bow. The wreaths will be made fresh at Rodgers’ Pine Hill Farm in New Castle, Pa. Orders must be turned in by Nov. 26 to Bobbie Chalky, 56 Leighton Ave., Boardman, OH 44512, or call 330-502-6044. Wreaths may be picked up Dec. 1 at Chalky’s home or at Good Hope Church, 98 Homestead Dr., Boardman, after each service. All wreaths must be paid for in advance. They can be used on graves or as decorations. The 2019 Mahoning County Relay for Life will take place June 15, 2019.

Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, has new and gently used clothing for the entire family. Novembers specials are men’s and women’s coats/fur coats are 20 percent off, holiday and prom dresses are 50 percent off and sweaters and sweatshirts are 20 percent off. Open each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store also will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Meals on Wheels will be the beneficiary of proceeds from an indoor Christmas garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today through Friday at Sitler Florist Greenhouse, 855 E. Park Ave., Columbiana. For information, call 330-482-4353.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County has tickets available for the 15th annual Dining for Good Living event that will take place Friday at the Villa Banquet Center, 2500 New Butler Road, New Castle, Pa. Proceeds will benefit victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault and other violent crimes. The theme will be “Cheers to 15 Years.” The event will include food, dancing and live entertainment. Tickets are $100 per person, and there are several sponsorship opportunities available. Sponsorship forms or reservations can be obtained by calling 724-652-9206.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Meander, Aerie 3298, 1655 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, will host a charity Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Items available will be decorations, toys, stocking stuffers and more. There also will be crafts, cookies and jams and jellies for purchase and a basket raffle. Proceeds benefit those afflicted with hearing and speech impairments.

Goodness Grows, a nonprofit organization cultivating personal, social and community growth through gardening, education and opportunity for people of all abilities, will host its Friends-Giving Week fundraiser at Diletto Winery Nov. 21 through Nov. 24 at 8578 Market St., Boardman. Friends-Giving Week 2018 will begin with the Wine and Wings event from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 21 that will feature live music by The Black Wolf and the Thief, wings and wine by Diletto Winery, jams, wine charms and other Goodness Grows products for purchase. In addition to proceeds from the Wine & Wings event, Goodness Grows also will benefit from wine sales at Diletto Winery on Nov. 23 and 24. No cover. Wine and beer will be available for purchase; wine & wing sampler $15. This is one night only. Individuals must be 21 years of age or older to participate. For information and to RSVP, contact Goodness Grows at 330-727-5900.

Legacy Dog Rescue and Never Muzzled will host a basket raffle from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at The Federal, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown. A portion of the food sales will benefit Legacy and Never Muzzled. For information, call Jenn at 330-719-5569 or follow the organizations on Facebook.

Poland Lions are collecting new washable blankets and comforters of all sizes until Nov. 30 for children and families in need in the community. Blanket donation drop off sites include Poland Methodist Church, Poland Farmer’s National Bank, Town & Country Cleaners, Poland Home Savings, First National Bank at 670 Boardman-Poland Road, Martial Arts Training Center at 15 West McKinley Way, and Wittenauer’s Caf . Monetary donations can be mailed to Poland Lions Blanket Drive, P.O. Box 5424 Poland, OH 44514. For information on Lions Club International, Visit wwwlionsclubs.org or call locally 330-360-3641.

President Charity Foundation of the Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Wine Tasting and Pasta Dinner at 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Anne Church, 4310 Kirk Road, Austintown. Proceeds will benefit Leighton Bianaco-Fearson, a young girl who needs a bone-marrow transplant. Cost is $30 per person or $50 per couple. Doors open at 6:45, and there will be a basket raffle, DJ and dancing. For information or tickets, call Joe Mackos, 330-792-7745 or 330-506-1303; John DePinto, 330-718-2509; or Mike Jordon, 330-540-7317.

Trinity Lutheran Church will sponsor “How to Enjoy Incredible Health,” a program by Dr. David Vitko, at 6 p.m. Saturday at the church, 78 E. Liberty St., Girard. The event is free, but seating is limited. To reserve a seat, call Tom at 330-720-8245, After the talk, appetizers of healthful food and soups will be served.

Westminster College will host “Cartographies and Narratives: Work by Murray Robertson” in the campus’ Foster Art Gallery in Patterson Hall through Dec. 7. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and the exhibition is free and open to the public. For information, call Summer Zickefoose, assistant professor of art, at 724-946-7267 or email to zickefse@westminster.edu.

trips

Howland UMC and The First Congregational Church of Wayne will sponsor a one-day bus trip to Oglebay Festival of Lights with Cabelas on Dec. 11. Cost is $39 per person. This trip includes a laser show and stop and shop at Cabelas along with a dinner stop on your own. Departure is set for 12:30 p.m. from The First Congregational Church of Wayne; pickup at Howland UMC at 1 p.m. with return at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment is due as soon as possible. Make checks out to: HUM. In the memo line, put Oglebay. Include name, names of those you are purchasing tickets for and addresses and phone numbers. Mail to John Sinclair at 1 Masters Court NE, Warren, OH 44484. Call John with questions at 330-719- 6778.

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