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BINGO

Infant Jesus of Prague Guild at St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell, will host its annual bingo and card party Sunday. There will be raffles with prizes that include gift cards, money, a wreath, appliances and more. Cost is $6. For information, call Brenda, 330-559-4117; Patti, 330-881-9742; or the church at 330-755-4141.

CRAFT SHOWS

Blessed Sacrament Parish Relay for Life team will host its annual Holiday Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren. The event will feature 30-plus tables with a variety of products and basket raffle with baskets from each of the vendors. Lunch items will be available. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Call 330-372-2215 with questions.

Metroplex Expo Center, will host the Metroplex Holiday Marketplace from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There will be more than 140 crafters, entertainment and food vendors. Featured entertainment will include Brent Webb, the Master Mind; Cirque du Papier; Pony Tails Petting Zoo; Youngstown Weavers Guild; and Silent Lion. The Animal Welfare League will host a Lucky Pick Raffle, and tickets will be drawn throughout the show. Admission is $3 per person. Children under 15 will be admitted free. For information, call the Metroplex at 330-759-1674 or visit www.MetroplexExpo.com.

Our Lady of the Lakes Women’s Guild will host a craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Lakes Family Center, 1254 Grandview Road, Lake Milton. The event will have free admission, free parking, handicapped accessibility, a lunch counter and 50-50 raffle. Vendor tables may be reserved for $25 for a table and two chairs and $15 each for additional tables. For information, call Carol at 330-538-2400 or email to cry37@att.net.

St. Christine School, 3165 Schenley Ave., Youngstown, will host a craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. There will be a 50-50 drawing and basket raffle, food, and an appearance by Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For questions or information, call Debbie Woodford at 330-720-2708.

St. Jude Church, 180 Seventh St., Columbiana, will host a craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17. For vendor applications, call Mary at 330-482-2351.

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

DANCES

Friendly Squares will host its monthly square dance Nov. 10 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles. Rex Parker will be the caller and Frankie Hammond will be cueing the line dances. The theme will be Halloween. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Cider and doughnuts will be served by the refreshment committee. Cost is $6 per person at the door. For information, call Gene Hammond at 330-506-3370.

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 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.

HELMS Foundation of the Mahoning Valley will host a fundraiser at 6 p.m. Friday at The SOAP Gallery, 117 S. Champion St., Youngstown. The event will feature artwork from a variety of local artists and organizations, food, drinks, live music and more. The event is a collaborative effort between The HELMS Foundation, The SOAP Gallery, NAMI Mahoning Valley, The Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board, The Purple Cat, The Potential Development program, the Coalition for a Drug Free Mahoning County and NEXT Best Art. For tickets, donations, sponsorship, participation or information, call Terri DiGennaro at 330-727-5850; email HELMSMV2018@gmail.com; find them on Facebook; or visit www.helmsmv.org.

Threshold Residential Services Inc. will host a garage sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the bus garage behind the Huntington Bank building, 162 N. Walnut St., East Palestine. There is no charge for admission. Proceeds support agency programs for developmentally disabled adults. A large inventory of new items, including electric organ Fun Machine, bicycles, furniture, tools, Christmas decorations, home decor, electrical appliances and more will be available. More than 2,000 items with 90 percent priced at $1 or less. All items are being sold as is for cash only.

SALES

Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, has new and gently used clothing for the entire family. October specials are buy two items get the third item free (equal or lesser price). Prom dresses – long or short – are available for $20 or less. Open each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance will host its annual Shop for a Cause from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m Nov. 11 at Ivory & Birch, 7631 Market St., Boardman. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Rich Center for Autism. There will be light appetizers and giveaways available. Anyone interested must respond by email to rn.diana@gmail.com or text 330-559-9220.

Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 420 Clearmount Drive, Youngstown, will host its 32nd annual trash and treasure sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Items will be half-price after 2 p.m.

Riverside Railroad Club will host an open house from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9 and from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 10 at the YWCA Warren Center, 375 N. Park Ave., Warren. G scale trains will run through the detailed city constructed by club members. Donation is $3 and children under age 12 enter free of charge.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Beatitude House will host “A Night of Jazz” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 10 at The Lake Club, 1140 Paulin Road, Poland. The evening will feature the Joe Augustine Trio with Dillon Michaels. Cost is $100 per person and includes dinner. Proceeds benefit the Beatitude House. For tickets or information, call 330-744-3147 or visit www.beatitudehouse.com/events.

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. Nov. 17. Items available will include decorations, toys, stocking stuffers and more. There also will be crafts, cookies and jams and jellies for purchase and basket raffle. Proceeds benefit those afflicted with hearing and speech impairments.

Legacy Dog Rescue and Never Muzzled will host a basket raffle from noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 17 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.

Mount Olivet United Church of Christ Women’s Guild, 410 W. South Range Road, North Lima, will host its semi-annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Saturday will be $1 bag day.

North Jackson Citizens Association will host Halloweeniefest at the township’s Meeting Room, 10613 Mahoning Ave., from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Refreshments and treats will be provided. Children are encouraged to dress in costumes. The event is for all ages.

President Charity Foundation of the Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Wine Tasting and Pasta Dinner at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at St. Anne Church, 4310 Kirk Road, Austintown. Proceeds 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.

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.

Youngstown Model Railroad Association, 751 N. Four Mile Run Road, Youngstown, will host an open house from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and the weekends of Nov. 10 and 11 and Dec. 1 and 2. A courtesy donation of $5 per person is requested. Children under age 11 will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be available.

TRIPS AND TOURS

VFW Post 3538 Auxiliary will sponsor a casino bus trip to the Meadows Casino on Friday. Cost is $35 with $25 in free play. Free coffee and doughnuts will be served at 8 a.m., and the bus will depart the VFW parking lot, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, at 8:30 a.m. The bus will leave the casino at 4 p.m. Valid identification is required and a players club card, if possible.

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