Mahoning Avenue Fall Fest planned

Mahoning Avenue Fall Fest planned

YOUNGSTOWN

The 4th annual Mahoning Avenue Fall Fest will take place between Steel Street and McKinley Ave. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

The event will feature a host of family-friendly activities, including a farmer’s market offering produce and baked goods, an art sale, and mini pumpkins for kids to paint, courtesy of the Garden District Neighborhood Association. There will be a music jam session and on the corner of Hampton Court and Mahoning Avenue there will be a trash and treasure sale featuring a variety of items. Area businesses also will participate.

The Sons of Italy, Kelly’s and Casa Ramirez will offer food and drink specials. The fest will come to a close with a free concert featuring Vinny Vivacqua & Friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Paisley House. Take lawn chairs or blankets. The Some Like it Hot on Wheels Food truck will be on site for purchases. Supporters of the event include the City of Youngstown, 4th Ward Councilman Mike Ray, Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation, City of You, Garden District Neighborhood Association, Paisley House, City of Youngstown Community Police, Huck’s Motors, Casa Ramirez, Kelly’s and Sons of Italy.

Baby Boutique will take place Saturday

BOARDMAN

Boardman Park will host its Semi-Annual Baby Bargain Boutique from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free with a non-perishable food item donation for a local food bank.

There will be clothing for children age 8 and younger, maternity clothes, toys, books, furniture and more.

For information, call Karen at 330-965-0482, visit www.boardmanpark.com or call the park office at 330-726-8107.

‘Go Wild in the Park’ set for Saturday

SALEM

The series program “Go Wild in the Park,” hosted by Salem Public Library will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday at pavilion 9 of Waterworth Memorial Park, 882 E. School St. The guest speaker will be Ellen Speicher, who will discuss the preparation of flowers and shrubs for winter. The program is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the lot on Eighth Street near the duck pond.

Registration is required and may be completed online at www.salem.lib.oh.us; or by calling the library, 330-332-0042, or Shane Franks, 330-332-5512.

Orientation to take place Saturday

NORTH LIMA

The F5RS rescue and sanctuary will host an orientation for volunteers from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Old School Marketplace, 11836 South Ave., building E. The event will provide the opportunity to meet the bunnies, tour the rescue, and learn about the ways to help the rescue and sanctuary. Handicapped accessible. For information, email f5rescue@yahoo.com or visit f5rs.org.

Canine Carnival set for Sunday

BOARDMAN

There will be a Canine Carnival from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Lariccia Bocce Court in Boardman Park. The event will feature a dog costume contest, vendors, dog rescues, and concessions available. The event if free. For information, visit www.boardmanpark.com.