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Winter cooking at Salem library
The second cooking event in the Salem Public Library's winter adult cooking series will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 11, featuring cranberry orange scones and coconut hot chocolate. Participants will work together to make scones and yummy hot chocolate. Participants will learn about the cranberry plant, its history and nutritional profile. As a bonus, they'll sample a variety of cranberry products including fresh, dried, sweetened-dried cranberries along with cranberry sauce. Just in time for the holiday season, this program is free of cost and open to the public. Advanced registration is required for this event and can be completed on the library's website, www.SalemPublicLibrary.org. Expect a call to confirm attendance two or three days in advance, due to high demand for the cooking events. Those who require assistance with registration, call the library at 330-332-0042. Those who want to take those cookies and hot chocolate home with them should bring suitable containers for transport.
Tyler Guerrieri at Salem library
Guitarist Tyler Guerrieri will perform at Salem Public Library from 2 to 3 p.m. Dec. 10 in the Reading Room as part of the library's series, A Little Live Music. A popular local performer, Guerrieri's performances can be found on social media. Registration is not required for this event. Drop-on anytime during the hour hear him.
Banquet in Salem
Salem City employees will sponsor the dine in or drive thru Banquet in Salem from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Dec. 4 at the Salem Memorial Building. The menu will include Johnny marzetti, green beans, salad, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit and cookies. Dine in will park behind the building and proceed to front door. Drive thru will line up in lot behind the building; one meal per individuals in vehicle. No parking in the library lot. For information or to sponsor a Banquet call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169.
Spoken Threads storytelling
Harbel's Market in Columbiana is teaming up with Spoken Threads storytelling to host a community storytelling gathering at 2 p.m. Sunday. Live music will be provided by The Conkle Brothers. "Spoken Threads storytelling gatherings are about community at its most basic," said Fritz Nelson, one of the gatherings' planners. "We put a microphone in the middle of the floor and invite anyone who wishes to tell a personal story in the first person. We welcome all stories and all storytellers. Everyone not telling a story pledges to listen. Every gathering has a theme, and we do ask that stories have some connection to the theme." The theme for this weekend's gathering is "Chaos around the table.
Salem holiday window displays
The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee is sponsoring a 2023 Holiday Decorating Contest for Salem businesses. The committee will present an award for the best holiday window display. The public is asked to vote for one of the businesses which confirmed their participation with the chamber at https://forms.gle/zUuLw8c7c2U5xJS27. Limit one vote per person. Votes will only be accepted through Dec. 6.
Historical society light tours
The Salem Historical Society is offering Christmas Light Tours this holiday season. The Quakertown Trolley will drive by selected sites to view lighting across the city. The tour lasts approximately one hour. Tours are scheduled for Dec. 2 at 8:30 p.m., Dec. 9 at 8:30 p.m., and Dec. 21, 22 and 23 at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Tours will embark from 239 S. Lundy Ave. The cost is $6 for adults, $4 for ages 3 years to 17 years old and children under 3 are free. Trips with less than 15 people will be canceled. Reservations may be made at 330-337-8514. Leave a message with name, phone number and number in party; the call will be returned to confirm reservation. Walk-ups are welcomed but reservations have priority.