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AUCTIONS

St. Lucy Church and St. Rosa de Lima will host a paddle auction at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Palermo Banquet Center, 394 Tenney Ave., Campbell. Doors open at 2 p.m., and cost is $10, which includes a paddle. Additional paddles will be sold for $1 each that evening. One complimentary bowl of pasta and meatball or arroz con pollo and beans will be offered to each attendee. Additional food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Tickets will be available after 5:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, before and after noon Mass on Sunday or by calling Aida, 330-755-0430 or Liana, 330-755-5438.

DANCES

Fraternal Order of Eagles - Aerie 2172, 26 W. Wilson Ave., Girard, will present the Roadwork Band from 8 to 11 p.m. March 16. Cost is $5 at the door, and food will be available. There also will be a 50-50 raffle and a cash bar.

FUNDRAISERS

Cinderella’s Closet will host a fundraiser from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Master’s Touch Healing and Training Center, 5357 S. Raccoon Road, Canfield. There will be many new prom, bridesmaid and formal wear dresses available for $10 each. For information, call or text 330-503-1111.

Diva Donations will host its annual Diva Open House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the grand opening of the Devoted Divas Boutique. Diva Donations’ mission to help young women obtain formal gowns for school dances that they would otherwise not be able to afford. Through the #KindDeedCurrency program, these women are given the opportunity to pay for the rental of a gently used dress, jewelry and shoes by donating two or more hours of their time to a local charity. The annual open house is a free event that allows the public to view merchandise and schedule appointments to shop. Local beauty vendors will be featured at special booths so that attendees can shop during the event. In addition, there will be a raffle and door prizes. All proceeds will benefit financing the #KindDeedCurrency. The store will be the home for donated gowns that do not fit into the prom segment. Some of the apparel will include vintage wear, bridal and mother of the bride. Donations of gently used gowns are always being accepted. If anyone is interested in volunteering or donating, visit www.DivaDonations.com. Check out Diva Donations on Instagram and Facebook for more details.

Niles Historical Society will host its annual Spring Banquet and Fundraiser at 6 p.m. April 25 at Ciminero’s Banquet Centre, 123 N. Main St., Niles. Tickets are $30 each and can be obtained by calling 330-652-8329. Speaker will be Sean Posey, historian and author of “Lost Youngstown” and “Historic Theaters of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley.”

Springfield Library Capital Campaign Committee will host a fundraiser, “Book Review to Inspire You & A Tasty Lunch, Too,” at 1 p.m. March 24 at the Poland Library Meeting Room, 311 S. Main St. Guest speaker will be Sarah Dickey, author of “Ode to Love,” who will discuss her new book, “Sweetly Seeking: Living an Inspired Life,” which will be released in April. There will be a fashion show, light lunch, basket raffle and 50-50 raffle. Cost is $25 per person, and reservations are required by March 18. To make a reservation, send a check payable to Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (write “Springfield Fundraiser” on the memo line), ATTN: Development Director, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44503. For information, call the development office at 330-740-6086.

SALES

Friends of the Columbiana Public Library will have a spring book sale from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 23. Bag of books for $3 begins at 4 p.m. Pre-sale will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 22. Cost is $3 per individual or $5 per family. Paperback books cost 25 cents each; hardback books are 50 cents each; and audio-visual materials cost $1 per item.

Helping Hands Closet at the Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, carries nearly new and new clothes for the entire family. March specials are each item will be $1 for winter clearance, excluding purple ticket items. Spring items are now in. Winter purses, jewelry and party and prom dresses are 50 percent off. Shoes are not on sale. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays.

North Lima Mennonite Church, 90 Mennonite Drive, will host a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Baked goods, food and beverages also will be available for purchase. For information, call 330-549-2333.

SHOWS

Iron and Steel All-gauge Model Train Show and Expo will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 31 at St. Lucy Palermo Banquet Center, 394 Tenney Ave., Campbell. Admission is $5 per person and free for children age 12 and younger. Free and accessible parking and snack bar will be available. For information, call Dennis Mamone at 330-503-5510.

Yellow Brick Place will host its annual Spring Fashion Show and Brunch at 10:30 a.m. April 7 at Avion on the Water, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., brunch buffet at 11:40, and fashion show at 1 p.m. Lindsay McCoy will emcee. Cost is $40 per person. For reservation information, call 234-228-9550.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Eintracht Maennerchor will host its fourth annual Beer and Wine Tasting from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Eintracht Singing Society, 108 Taylor Street, New Castle, Pa. The event benefits the Eintracht M §nnerchor, a men’s a capella choir that is entering its 125th year of performing and promoting German and Saxon heritage. Entertainment will be provided by Rock Jazz and Friends. Breweries and wineries that will be featured include Cellar Works Brewing Company, Crooked Tongue Brewing, Crane Room Brewing Company, Mortals Key, Croakers Brewing Company, Hop Asylum, Fractured Grape, and VentiSei. Tickets are $25 each and include hors d’oeuvres. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Jonathan at eintrachtmannerchor@gmail.com or 724-519-0519.

Church Hill United Methodist Church, 189 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty Township, will host a children’s fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Lunch will be available for purchase, and games and prizes will be offered. Tickets are 25 cents. The event is open to the community.

Legacy Dog Rescue will host its third annual reverse raffle at 6 p.m. April 6 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield. Cost is $65 per ticket, which includes dinner for two and one chance to win the grand prize of $1,500. Doors will open at 5 p.m.; dinner will be served at 6; and the raffle will take place at 7. There will be a basket auction, games of chance and a 50-50 raffle. Tickets may be reserved by email to Jenn at jenn@aol.com; by texting Heather at 330-717-0635; or by mailing a check payable to Legacy Dog Rescue, P.O. Box 3643, Youngstown, OH 44513. For information, visit www.ldrofohio.org.

Pink Ribbon Golf Classic will take place July 15 at Avalon Lakes Golf and Country Club. Proceeds will 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.

Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2305 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, will host an Easter Alive children’s program at 11 a.m. April 13. The event is free and also sponsored by Thrivent and Cabinwood’s Northend Acres. There will be two live miniature monkeys in a petting area and a puppet skit starring “Humble” the donkey and “Gerbert.” A raffle will take place and there will be games, crafts and snacks for the children. Attendants can register the day of the event at the church or preregister online at www.RedeemerAustintown.org.

Touch Heaven Church, 10 Skyline Drive, Canfield, will host evangelist Nida Anwar from Eternal Life Church, Pakistan, from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. She will speak about “What it’s Like to be a Christian Woman in Pakistan.” This event is free, and breakfast will be provided.

Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center, 2067 Evergreen Road, will offer a one day presentation with Dr. Robert Wicks, noted author and lecturer, titled “Riding the Dragon: Strengthening Your Inner Life in Challenging Times,” from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 23. Dr. Wicks will offer three sessions within the day. Topics will include maintaining a sense of perspective, chronic and acute secondary stress, developing a self-care protocol, how to maintain balance and courage and advice on how to develop a strong “rule of prayer” as well as a framework of reflection and mindfulness. Cost is $50, which includes the program, lunch and refreshments. For information, registration or questions, visit www.vmesc.org or call 724-964-8886.

Warren Women’s Connection, an affiliate of Stonecroft Ministries, will host “Winter Escape Via Music,” a luncheon, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday at DiLucia’s Banquet Center, 2610 Elm Road NE, Warren. Inspirational speaker will be Lorraine Serra, “Living a Radiant Life.” She is a singer and guitarist and also will entertain. Cost is $10 for first-time ladies, and $14 for all others. Reservations are required by Thursday and must be honored or canceled by Saturday. Call Joyce at 330-539-5837 or Jan at 330-638-6508.

YWCA is seeking performers and vendors for the third annual International Women’s Day Celebration, which will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the YWCA Mahoning Valley, 25 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown. Registration for performers and vendors and general admission tickets now open at ywcaiwd2019.eventbrite.com. Contact Varada at 330-746-6361, ext. 112, with questions.

trips

Brookfield Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Committee is sponsoring a trip to Rivers Casino Pittsburgh on March 30. The cost is $25 per person, which includes a $20 game voucher, $5 food voucher, and transportation. Proceeds from the trip benefit the Brookfield Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. A chartered bus will leave Brookfield High School at 9:15 a.m. and will depart the casino at 5:30 p.m. Participants must be 21 years or older and present valid, state-issued photo identification. To reserve a spot, an RSVP slip must be filled out and returned by March 20. The slips can be found at the bottom of the trip’s flyer, which is posted on the Brookfield Local Schools’ website and Facebook page.

Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens will host a bus trip to Cincinnati from April 11 to 13. Tour stops will include the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Krohn Conservatory, Cincinnati Art Museum and more. If registering with a roommate, the cost is $530 or $485 for FFRG members, with additional pricing and room options available. Admissions to all destinations, hotel accommodations and all meals are included in the cost. Registration is due by Friday, by calling 330-740-7116, ext. 210.

Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice Senior Center, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, will host a trip to Rivers Casino Pittsburgh on March 13. The bus will leave the Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. for Youngstown Skate to meet the rest of the group at 9 a.m. (Use the side parking lot only). Bingo and raffle drawings will take place en route and there will be a $20 free slot play incentive and a $5 food coupon upon arrival. The bus will depart for home at 4 p.m. Cost is $25 for Senior Center members and $30 for guests. Payments are due at registration to reserve a seat.

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. The club has been together since 2000 and consists of people over 21. Members meet twice a year at area sites to discuss upcoming trips. All trips leave from one site and use motor coaches, trains, air and sometimes will incorporate cruising. 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. April and June day trips are on the agenda. There are seven seats remaining on the April trip and 15 on the June trip.

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