ACTION fundraiser planned for May 2

ACTION fundraiser planned for May 2

YOUNGSTOWN

The faith-based community organizing group, ACTION (Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods), will host its 17th annual community fundraiser and banquet May 2 at the Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Social Hall, 243 Via Mt. Carmel Drive. The event, which opens at 5 p.m., will feature the Rev. Todd Johnson, pastor of Warren’s Second Baptist Church, who will speak on the theme, “Rooted to Soar.” He will be joined by guest author Sheryl St. Germain, who will read excerpts from her collection of essays, “Fifty Miles,” which treats challenges arising from addiction. ACTION will recognize institutions and individuals for contributions to the community. The annual Frances Kerpsack Awards will be presented to Jeffrey M. Magada, founder and executive director of Flying High; Mike McNair, editor of The Buckeye Review; Ian Beniston, executive director of the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation; and Sam Covelli, owner and operator of Warren-based Covelli Enterprises. Proceeds will help to underwrite ACTION’s key initiatives to enhance the quality of life for residents of the Mahoning Valley. The organization is dedicated to confronting ongoing challenges such as racism, predatory lending, rebuilding the future for returning citizens and mitigating problems related to the food desert that affects scores of urban neighborhoods. Tickets are $40 per person. ACTION is a nonprofit organization, so all contributions are tax-deductible. For information, call Rosetta Carter at 330-941-0475.

Society to host annual meeting

warren

The Trumbull County Historical Society will host its 81st annual meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday at Warren Masonic Temple, 211 E. Market St. Tickets are $15 per person and include a breakfast buffet and a tour of the temple. Reservations are required by Wednesday and tickets can be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-annual-meeting-tickets-59966707035 or checks can be mailed to Trumbull County Historical Society, P.O. Box 1907, Warren, OH 44482.

Chaney class will meet Thursday

AUSTINTOWN

The Chaney High School Class of 1953 will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. Thursday at Eat’n Park in Austintown. Spouses and friends are welcome.