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AUCTIONS

Cleveland School of Hearing and Speech will sponsor a quarter auction at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Austintown Eagles Aerie 3298, 1655 S. Raccoon Road. Admission is $5 at the door. Proceeds will benefit Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center, which services clients in 14 counties of Northeast Ohio, regardless of the ability to pay. Doors open at 6:30. Extra paddles will be available for $1 each, and gold paddles also will be available. Snacks will be provided; take your own beverage. For information or to reserve a seat or table, call Dianne Frye at 330-544-2748.

Mercer County 4-H will host its annual benefit auction Saturday at the Mercer County 4-H Park, located on state Route 19. Festivities begin with the kitchen opening at 5:30 p.m., and the auction begins at 6:30 p.m. in the show arena. This event helps raise money to support the Mercer County 4-H program. The kitchen will offer a variety of food for an evening dinner, while the auction will offer an array of new donated items. This event is open to the public. If anyone anticipates needing any type of accommodation or who has questions about the physical access provided, contact Steve Pfaff at 724-662-3141 in advance. For information about the auction or about donating, contact the Mercer County Extension office at 724-662-3141.

BINGO

Byzantine Center at the Grove, 3801 Shady Run Road, Youngstown, will be the site of a Spring Fling Bingo Matinee from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, hosted by the fundraising committee of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. Cost is $30 per person and includes a lunch buffet and beverages, eight games of bingo and a free dauber. Major credit cards will be accepted. There will be a basket raffle, bingo ball drop, 50-50 raffle and door prizes. Advanced registration is requested, and walk-ins are welcome based on availability. Proceeds benefit the church’s renovation fund. To register, call 330-519-0395 or email joann.stock@zoominternet.net.

Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County will sponsor a bingo event May 19 at Sallmen’s Social Center, 110 E. Division St., New Castle, Pa. Cost is $10 for pre-sold tickets. Free dauber included with pre-sold tickets; tickets will cost $15 the day of the event. To purchase tickets, call 724-652-9206, ext. 100. Doors open at noon, and the early bird event begins at 2. All dauber 12 on master pack and specials will be extra. The event will feature a 50-50 raffle and basket auction.

Girard Aerie Eagles 2172, 26 W. Wilson Ave., will host a card and bingo party at noon Sunday. There will be games, 50-50 and basket raffle and a sack lunch. Cost is $5.

St. Maron Church, 1555 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown, will host a designer purse bingo May 19. Tickets are $35 at the door and include all rounds of bingo and one dauber. There will be a 50-50 raffle, basket raffle, door prizes and a cash bar. Attendees must be 18 and older and can take their own snacks, but no outside liquor will be permitted. For information and tickets, call the church office at 330-792-2371.

CLASSES

Boardman-Glenwood Middle School, 7635 Glenwood Ave., will be the site of the iCAN Shine Bike Camp that will take place June 10-14. The camp uses adaptive bicycles, specialized instructional programs and trained staff to enable individuals with a disability to learn to ride a conventional bike. Riders attend one 75-minute session each day for five consecutive days. Cost for members of the Down Syndrome Association of the Mahoning Valley is $50, and nonmembers are $75. Space is limited, register today at office@dsav.org or call 330-726-3728.

Mahoning Valley Historical Society will host a new workshop series at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown. The workshop will be, “Exploring Your Roots: An Introduction to Genealogy,” and is geared for the beginning genealogist. In addition to the workshop, attendees can schedule a two-hour private session with MVHS staff and subsequent visits to the Archives Library. Cost is $15 for MVHS members and $25 for nonmembers. Advance registration is required and can be made online at www.mahoninghistory.org, by calling 330-743-2589 or email to education@mahoninghistory.org.

FESTIVALS

Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau will host the 2019 Columbiana Wine Festival from 4 to 9 p.m. July 19 and from 2 to 9 p.m. July 20 in the Town Center at Firestone Farms, 101 Town Center Ave. The $1 each water and pop sales will benefit the Community Hospice. The event will feature live entertainment, food, artisan/vendors and wine selections from Barrel Run Crossing Winery & Vineyard, Luva Bella Winery, Mastropietro Winery, The Vineyards at Pine Lake and more. Tickets are $25 per person in advance and $30 at the gate and include 10 tasting tickets, a souvenir wine glass and festival program. Participants must be 21 years of age or older. Tickets can be purchased at the Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau, Columbiana Chamber Office and online at bit.ly/2019WineFest. For information about the festival or CATB, call 330-482-2282 or visit www.TourColumbianaOhio.com.

FUNDRAISERS

Boardman Booster Club will host its 36th annual golf scramble June 17 at Tippecanoe Country Club, 5870 Tippecanoe Road, Canfield. Registration and lunch will take place at noon, shotgun start at 1 p.m. and dinner at 6:30. Cost is $500 for a team of four ($125 per golfer) or $25 per person for dinner only. For information, visit www.boardmanboosters.org or call Barb Carlon at 330-718-3890. Make checks payable to Boardman Booster Club and mail to Barb Carlon, 7388 Eagle Trace, Boardman, OH 44512.

Dogsmartz Unleashed, 1591 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, will host its 3rd annual open house from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. There will be a basket auction, door prizes, free gifts, 50-50 raffle, food and refreshments. Proceeds benefit local charities in attendance. For information, call 330-707-4160 or visit www.dogsmartzunleashed.com.

Girard Multi-Generational Center’s annual fundraiser “Cars are the Stars 5” will include two special raffles this year. Winners will be announced the day of the show, June 1 (rain date, June 8). Tickets to pre-register are $6 and must be purchased by May 17. Registration the day of the show will be $8 at the door and will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The show will be from 1 to 3. The first raffle is for a Flat Screen TV (sponsored by Rep. Glenn W. Holmes, D-63) and the second is for a $250 Visa gift card (sponsored by Windsor House Inc.). Tickets for the special raffles are $5 each. Winners do not need to be present, and all proceeds will benefit the center. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. There also will be T-shirts for purchase, a basket auction, 50-50 raffle and door prizes. DJ Crazy Dave will provide entertainment. Purchase tickets at the center, 443 Trumbull Ave., Girard, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call the center at 330-545-6596.

SALES

Christ Community Church, 531 Neoka Drive, Campbell, will host a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17 and 18, in the fellowship hall.

First Covenant Church, 5210 Glenwood Ave., Boardman (corner of Glenwood and Shields Road), will host a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. For information, call 330-758-9753.

Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 1110 N. Salem-Warren Road, North Jackson, will participate in the community-wide yard sale that will take place Aug. 2 and 3. Vendors are needed, and spaces are available for $20 (approximately 10- by 12-feet). Bring your own table. For information, call Joyce at 330-538-2139 or Steve at 330-696-8911. Leave a message if there is no answer.

Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon Road, Youngstown, will host its Trash & Treasure Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. There will be household items, tools, books, clothes, collectibles and more. Lunch, baked goods and refreshments will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit improvement and maintenance around the church. Entrance is in the rear of the church.

Heritage Presbyterian Church, 1951 Mathews Road, Poland, will have a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to noon Friday. The event will feature clothing, books, kitchen items and housewares.

Lepper Library, 303 E. Lincoln Way, will host a book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There will be adult, teen and children’s books, audios and DVDs. Prices will be: hardbacks, 50 cents; paperbacks, 25 cents; audios and DVDs, $1; all children’s books, 25 cents; and magazines are free with any purchase. Enter at the garage off Vine Street.

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

Ohltown United Methodist Church, 2001 Ohltown Road, Mineral Ridge, will host a trash and treasure sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. There also will be a bake sale, and lunch will feature chili and kraut dogs and homemade pie. The church is accessible. For information, call 330-652-6614 or 330-652-1596.

Poland Lions Club will host its annual Treasures of the Trunk sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 8 at Poland High School, 3199 Dobbins Road, in the stadium parking lot. Vendors are needed with limit of 100 spaces. Crafters, home goods, furniture, toys, specialty items and garage sale items are welcome. Cost is $15 per space through May 20, and increases to $20 May 21 and after. For information and vendor applications, call Judy at 330-360-3641 or Lori at 330-506-9511.

Redeemer Lutheran Church Ladies Guild, 2305 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, will host a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds benefit the Pregnancy Help Center and Guild mission work.

Salem Public Library’s Memorial Fund Association will sponsor a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18 in the St. Paul School gymnasium, 925 E. State St. There will be a large selection of fiction and non-fiction books for all ages, DVDs, books on CD, magazines and more. Come early for best selection. Parking will be available as well as assistance if anyone needs help carrying items. For information, call the library at 330-332-0042.

Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, will host its 50th annual garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Fill a brown bag with clothes for $4 on Friday and fill a brown bag for $2 on Saturday, which will also be half-price day.

Woodworth Church of the Brethren, 30 E. Western Reserve Road, Boardman, will have a rummage sale from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. A bake sale and lunch also will be available.

Zion Hill Church of the Brethren, 14550 New Buffalo Road, Columbiana, will host its spring rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Lunch will be available.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Becker’s Angels Rest and Hospice of the Valley will host its annual “Celebration of Remembrance” pet memorial service at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of the Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St., Boardman. The memorial is to honor the life and recognize the loss of beloved pets. Everyone is welcome. Registration is required as each pet will be individually recognized during the memorial. Contact Becker’s Angels Rest at 330-750-1393. The deadline to register is Wednesday.

LIVE New Wilmington will sponsor The Tour de Donut, a bike ride that will take place June 8. Riders will depart from Memorial Field House at Westminster College. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and cost is $20 per rider, which includes a limited edition T-shirt. Various routes will include 10 miles, two 30-mile choices, and a hill challenge. Visit nwtourdedonut.com/routes/ to see route options. Drinks, snacks and doughnuts will be supplied for all riders at designated stops along the routes. Those who eat a full dozen doughnuts throughout their ride will win a hand-crafted doughnut medallion. Those 12 and under will only need to eat a half dozen. This year’s sponsors include Apple Castle, Bicycles and More, Lawrence County Tourism Promotion Agency, LIVE New Wilmington, Simply Branded, Carried Away Outfitters, and Westminster College. For information or to register for the event, visit www.nwtourdedonut.com.

Niles Historical Society will host its monthly open house of the Ward-Thomas House from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at 503 Brown St. The last tour starts at 4. The membership meeting will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Westenfield Room. All members are welcome. Plans will be finalized for the third-grade field trip to the museum, which will take place May 14, 15 and 16. The classes also will visit the McKinley Library and McKinley Museum.

Ozer Ministries will host its fourth annual Artisans Against Domestic Violence Art Exhibit from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 28 at Whispering Pines Castle, operated by Alchemy Acres Animal Sanctuary. Art submissions are being accepted through June 1 and can be sent to artisansagainstdv@yahoo.com or mailed to Georgia Carl, 1063 Parkside Drive, Alliance, OH 44601. For information, call Ozer Ministries at 330-426-2147 or email artisansagainstdv@yahoo.com.

Pink Ribbon Golf Classic will take place July 15 at Avalon Lakes Golf and Country Club. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. The event will be an 18-hole scramble with lunch and a basket auction and raffle. For information, call Donna Mowrey at 330-207-9630 or Nancy Felton at 330-533-2712.

Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road, Austintown, will host its annual Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 7 in the parking lot. Cost for vendors is $5 per space, and vendors are permitted to set up before 8 a.m. Coffee, pop and refreshments also will be available. Reservations for spaces are not required. For information, call Rich at 330-503-0535. The flea market will take place each Tuesday through October.

trips

AARP 4611 East Youngstown will sponsor a bus trip to The Meadows Casino and Racetrack and the Northgate Shopping Mall in Pittsburgh on June 14. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the parking lot of the Walmart on Belmont Avenue in Liberty. The bus will return at approximately 6:45 p.m. Cost is $35 per person and is non-refundable. The trip includes round-trip deluxe motor coach transportation, gaming at the Meadows, shopping at Northgate Mall and a $20 bonus per person. Payment due in full by May 15. To reserve a seat, call Rosalind Garrett at 330-782-9188 or Darlene Carter at 330-783-0542. Participants must be at least 21 years old and present a valid state issued photo identification.

Gednetz-Ruzek-Brown Funeral Home will sponsor a bus trip to Pittsburgh from 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 27. Cost is $95 per person and includes light breakfast before departure, bus trip, $10 free play at Rivers Casino, lunch at the Grandview Buffet, a self-guided tour of the Heinz Museum and a dinner cruise on the Gateway Clipper. The funeral home also will sponsor a Family Day in Kennywood Park from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 9. Cost is $65 per person and includes light breakfast before departure, bus trip, entrance to the park, a private pavilion all-day at the park, a nacho bar for lunch and dinner. Anyone younger than 18 must have an adult accompany them. To make reservations, call 330-938-2526 or email to sbarnhouse@outlook.com.

Niles Chapter of the American Sewing Guild will sponsor a one-day bus trip to Ohio Amish Country on July 25. The group will be shop, have lunch in Sugar Creek and also see the play, “Stolen,” at the Ohio Star Theater. The bus will pick up attendees at 7 a.m. from the old Niles Super Kmart, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, and at 7:30 from the Austintown Plaza, 6000 Mahoning Ave. Cost is $89 for members and $100 for nonmembers. Reservations are due by June 1. For information or reservations, call Barb at 330-550-1215.

Pink Ribbon Golf Classic Committee will sponsor a Spring Get-A-Way bus trip to The Rivers in Pittsburgh on May 11. Cost is $30 per person with a $10 play and $5 food coupon from the casino. (There is no guarantee the casino will pay these exact perks.) The bus will leave Fab Limo, 3681 Connecticut Ave., Austintown, at 9 a.m. and will leave the casino at 5 p.m. Deadline for reservations is May 9. Money is nonrefundable but the ticket can be transferred to another person. A valid photo identification is required. Send check payable to: Pink Ribbon Golf Classic, c/o Nancy Felton, American Cancer Society, 525 N. Broad St., Canfield, OH 44406. For information, call Donna Mowrey at 330-207-9630. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

Poland Historical Society will sponsor a bus trip to Pittsburgh on Sept. 18. The bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. from Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road, and will leave Pittsburgh at 5 p.m. for the return trip. The itinerary includes the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden, lunch at Schenley Park Cafe, a tour of the Frick Art & Historical Center and the Clayton Mansion. Cost is $115 and registration must be made by Aug. 12. Early registration is recommended. Forms are available through the society or can be emailed. Make check payable to the Poland Historical Society and mail to P.O. Box 5052, Poland, OH 44514. Include your name, address, phone number and email address. For information, call Larry Bartos at 330-757-4223. Send requests for registration forms to phs@polandtownship.com.

St. Paul Church, Salem, will sponsor a bus trip June 18-19 to Lancaster, Pa. Cost is $224 (double occupancy) and includes two all-you-can-eat meals, bus transportation and hotel accommodations. Deadline for registration is Wednesday. The trip includes two shows: “Camelot,” at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater, and a musical variety show, “Ovation,” at the American Music Theater. To register, call Janel at 330-647-7946.

Trumbull County Travel Club will sponsor a motor coach mini vacation to Holland, Mich., from May 7 to 9. Holland, located on Lake Macatawa, plants millions of blooming tulips which will greet members in this town named the “Best Small Town Festival” in the USA. Reflecting on the area’s Dutch heritage, Windmill Island is on the agenda as well as the DeKlomp Wooden Shoe & Delft Factory tour. There will be time to experience traditional Klompen, photograph the Big Red Lighthouse and sit in comfortable seats for the Volksparade. Two breakfasts and two dinners are included along with the Fiddle Fire Show and the Dazzle Dinner Theater. The Travel Club is open to any person who wishes to travel and make new friends. There are no fees to join. To receive literature on the Holland trip, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the secretary. For information, call Peggy at 330-856-5398. In September, the club will head west to Rapid City, S.D. June day trips are on the agenda, and seats are available.

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