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Free picnic dinner planned

NORTH GEORGETOWN — A free picnic dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at the First Brethren Church, 27333 Main St. Shredded turkey sandwiches, macaroni salad, chips, pretzels, watermelon and beverages will be served. Donations are accepted but not necessary.

Burchfield Homestead Museum open

SALEM — The Burchfield Homestead Museum at 867 E. Fourth St. will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. July 29 and 30 and Aug. 5, 6, 12 and 13. Admission is free.

Hanoverton ghost walks resume

HANOVERTON — Hanoverton ghost walks have resumed and begin at 8:15 p.m. Saturday at the back of Spread Eagle Tavern. Cost is $10 for adults and free for children 10 years and under. For reservations call 330-420-5962.

“Aladdin Kids” performances set

COLUMBIANA — Crown Theater Productions Summer Drama Camp will present Disney’s “Aladdin Kids” at 2 p.m. July 29 and 30 at Main Street Theater. Doors open one hour prior to showtime. Tickets may be purchased at crowntheaterproductions.org.

Lisbon Chamber to host concert

LISBON — The Lisbon Chamber of Commerce will host a concert from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the downtown gazebo. Admission is free. The Lisbon Area Community Chorus will perform from 5 to 5:30 p.m. followed by the Tribute band from 5:45 to 7 p.m.

House Band to perform Sunday

COLUMBIANA — The House Band will be featured in a free concert from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Firestone Park in Columbiana. The Youngstown-based band plays a variety of current and classic music.

Peace Corps talk planned

LISBON — Ellen Stryffeler, a United Local High School graduate, will present “The Peace Corps From My Personal Experiences in the Country of Belize” at 6 p.m. July 31 at the Lepper Library. Register at 330-424-3117.

Salem 1957 Reunion deadliine

SALEM — July 31 is the deadline to make reservations for the Salem High School Class of 1957’s 50th class reunion. The class will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 11 at the the Salem Elks Lodge #305. Cost is $10 per person. The class will also meet on Aug. 12 at the Salem Golf Club. Cost is $35 per person and $40 per person for those attending Friday and Saturday’s events. Make checks payable to Class of 1967 and send your check to Sharon Walker, 1281 Maple St., Salem 44460.

“Traveling Petting Zoo” in Canfield

LISBON — The “Traveling Petting Zoo” will visit from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 5 at the Canfield Dollar General, 477 Main St. (Route 224). Monetary donations will be accepted and given to the Canfield Operation Blessing Food Pantry which serves Mahoning County and receives no government funding. Animals are provided by Dwayne and Daniel Felger of Felger Exotics.

Salem Historical Society plans party

SALEM — To observe its 70th anniversary, the Salem Historical Society is hosting an old-fashioned porch party from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday — and everyone in town is invited. There will be food, music and conversation. Those attending may tour the ground floor exhibits that evening as they walk between four serving stations near each building’s porch. Start on South Lundy, Dale Shaffer Way, East Pershing, or South Broadway. The party will be held rain or shine.

On July 29, 1947, Roy Wells Harris and Frank Yengling organized a community meeting at the Memorial Building. The group present voted to start a society and to find a permanent home to preserve and display historic memorabilia and 42 charter members were enrolled.

For the next 23 years, members collected and stored artifacts in garages, barns, and attics all over town. In 1970, Caroline Lehwald was appointed to search for a structure to house the collection. The American Legion building was briefly considered but eliminated after speaking to Ray Pearce, a member of both the legion and the society. In 1971, Lehwald was to be installed as president of the society.

According to Dale Shaffer, at 5:30 p.m., just before the December meeting, Pearce called her at home and asked “if she would like the building located north of the Methodist Church. Thinking about how the money would be raised to pay for [it], she replied, “Is it historical?” He answered, “I don’t know if it is historical, but I bought it for you today.” The 1882 doctor’s residence at 208 S. Broadway opened on April 30, 1971, during Founder’s Week and was dedicated in memory of Elizabeth Pearce, Ray’s wife.

A building fund committee conducted a year long campaign and raised enough by November of 1975 to purchase the Schell building, next door at 202 S. Broadway Ave. It was annexed to the Pearce building and opened during the Bicentennial in 1976. A new meeting space, the McKeown-Frankensteen addition was dedicated in 1979. Freedom Hall, a replica of Liberty Hall, was built on East Pershing Street and opened in April of 1988. Most recently, the Dale Shaffer Research Library opened in 2012, made possible by a bequest from its namesake, local historian, librarian, and author. It also houses the society’s industrial/transportation exhibit, bookstore/gift shop, meeting space and offices.

Little could the founders have imagined that the Salem Historical Society and Museum would grow to over 60,000 square feet with more than 13,000 square feet of exhibit space. It features an amazing collection of items covering all aspects of local history. The society has a car, plane, drones, boat, trailer, and tractor, stoves, pumps, farm equipment, statues, paintings, military ordinance, a suit of armor, clothing, books, furniture, tools, and machinery, all made in Salem. The earliest treasures include a 1556 German Bible and Quaker artifacts from the early 1800s. For more information call the society at 330-337-8514. (Submitted material)

OSU Alumni Club plans picnic

COLUMBIANA — The Ohio State University (OSU) Alumni Club of Columbiana County’s annual family picnic is slated on Aug. 10 at pavilion four at Firestone Park in Columbiana. Attendees are asked to arrive at 6 p.m. to visit followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.

All local alumni and their families along with incoming freshmen and current OSU students from Columbiana County and their families as well as friends of OSU are invited. Hot dogs and hamburgers, buns, beverages, condiments and table service will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a coverdish and serving utensil. All OSU students in attendance will be entered in a $500 drawing to be awarded that evening. Non-student adults are asked for a $5 donation to offset the cost of the event. Reservations may be made by contacting Geoff Goll at 330-337-9529.

Community yard sale in Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — Eastern Gateway Community College’s Steubenville Campus will hold its annual community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 16 at 4000 Sunset Blvd. In the event of inclement weather the event will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 23.

Spaces are available to rent for $15 each and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration and payment are due by 3 p.m. Sept. 6.

For more information contact Abbie Twyford Wilson, director of student activities, at atwyford@egcc.edu or 330-480-0726 Ext. 3129.

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