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WED/11-29

Alliance

Stories in Motion, 6 p.m., Rodman Public Library; for children ages 3-12 and their caregivers; information at 330-821-2665, ext. 223

Columbiana

The Way Station Pop-Up Store, First Christian Church, 39 Cherry St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Story time for children ages 3-5, 10-10:45 a.m., Columbiana Public Library

Create a Shutterfly Photo Book Class, 2 p.m., Columbiana Public Library; registration required

County

Area Singles, 6 p.m., Shale Tavern in Lisbon

East Palestine

The Way Station, Presbyterian Church, 109 W. Rebecca St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Lisbon

Columbiana County Commissioners, meeting, 9 a.m., downtown courthouse.

Preschool Storytime at Lepper Library, 11:30 a.m.; includes age-appropriate stories, crafts, rhymes and more; brought in part by a grant from the Ohio Arts Council.

Beaver Local Board of Education Building and Grounds Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the 8th grade pod.

Lisbon Lions Club, 6:30 p.m.

Salem

Salem High School Class of 1955, 11:30 a.m., Adele's

Salem Eagles Weenie Wednesday, noon; delivery available for lunch; free community dinner, soup night, 5-7 p.m., open to public

Salem Community Prayer Meeting, 4 p.m., Salem Memorial Building

Salem Music Study Club, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Lutheran Church Educational Building parlor; presentation of works by John Williams by Vice President Mike Newman assisted by Jeff Davi

THU/11-30

Boardman

DARE (Divorce/Death Aren't Really the End), Birthday Night, 7 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church; information at 330-729-0127

Chester

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Thrift Shop, 1-5 p.m.; liquidation sale; by donation

Columbiana

Storytime for ages 18-36 months and their caregivers, 10-10:30 a.m., Columbiana Public Library; registration required

Damascus

Tops 1329, United Methodist Church, weigh in 9 a.m., meeting 9:30 a.m.

East Liverpool

East Liverpool Library, 219 E. 4th St., Toddler Time, 5:30 p.m. for children birth to 36 months old. Will introduce toddlers and one caregiver to the joys of language with one-half hour of nursery rhymes, songs and stories

Women come to The Well for food and worship in celebration of Christmas at The Heights Church, 528 Grandview St., at 6 p.m.

River Valley Organizing Community Oversight Night, 6-7:30 p.m., Memories, Meetings and More at 1571 Pennsylvania Ave.; light refreshments and discussion the What and Why of Community Oversight and the East Liverpool Police Department.

East Palestine

The Way Station, Presbyterian Church, 109 W. Rebecca St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., stuffed chicken breast with mashed potatoes and vegetable, $9; 330-886-0397

Leetonia

Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Leetonia High School

Lisbon

Personnel Committee, 5 p.m., village hall; executive session to discuss employment of a public official; followed by Finance Committee at 5:30 p.m.

Salem

Salem High School Class of 1953, noon, Adele's

Salem Community Pantry, 794 E. Third St., food distribution, 3-6 p.m.; for residents of the 44460 zip code; must have photo ID and proof of residency

Salem Hunting Club, Open to the public, Concealed Carry Shoot with emphasis on low light scenarios. Bring a hand held flashlight. 6 p.m. start.

Eagles, movie in the back room, "Snow Day," 6 p.m.

Christmas Parade, 6-8 p.m., downtown area.

Salineville

Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Southern Local High School

Sebring

Bingo, 6 p.m., Sebring Library

Wayne Township

Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m., township hall

FRI/12-1

Canfield

Angels for Animals 2023 Annual Antique, Collectibles & Holiday Sale, Early Bird sale, 5-7 p.m., Andrews Hall; $5 admission

Columbiana

Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 20 percent off jewelry, sleepwear and purses.

East Palestine

Eagles kitchen open, 4-8 p.m., beer batter cod fish specials, on a dish $9, sandwich with a side $10, dinner with two sides $12; 330-886-0397

Moose 467 Friday Fish Fry, 4-7 p.m., carry out only, 330-426-3510

Lisbon

Stage Left Players "A Star Trek Christmas," 7 p.m., Trinity Playhouse; $15 adults, $12 students and senior citizens; tickets at https://www.stageleftplayers.org/ or at the door

Newell

Lions Club Fish Fry, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 510 Washington St., 304-387-3413

Salem

Salem VFW meatloaf dinner, 5 p.m. until gone, $10 per plate

Wellsville

SOI fish fry, 4-7 p.m., eat in or carry out; order at 330-532-1927

SAT/12-2

Canfield

Angels for Animals 2023 Annual Antique, Collectibles & Holiday Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Andrews Hall

Columbiana

Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 20 percent off jewelry, sleepwear and purses.

East Liverpool

Holiday art show and sale, 3-5:30 p.m., The Carriage House; refreshments will be served

Upper Ohio Valley Museum and Learning Center annual Christmas Open House, 3-5:30 p.m. Twenty-five decorated trees, Santa, trains and live music. Free admission.

East Liverpool Library, 219 E. 4th St. Snow Much Fun! Open house. 3-5:30 p.m. (regular hours earlier in the day)

Historical 1876 Thompson House open house, 3-5:30 p.m.; free admission, donations accepted

East Palestine

Community caroling, 6:40 p.m. at the downtown Christmas Tree prior to the 7 p.m. parade

Annual Snowflake Festival, Breakfast with Santa, 9-11 a.m., community center; Cookies with Santa, noon-2 p.m., community center; Santa's Secret Workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., elementary school gym; Holiday Train Display, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., First Church of Christ gym; Snowflake Trail/Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., participating locations; Gingerbread Contest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., East Palestine Library; Ozer Ministries open house and basket raffle, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; horse drawn trolley rides, noon-4 p.m.; community caroling, 6 p.m.; Christmas parade, 7 p.m.; Kid's Station downtown and Christmas Tree Lane at 31 N. Market St., all day; information available at Snowflake Headquarters, 85 N. Market St., the day of the event

East Palestine Annual Christmas Parade sponsored by the East Palestine Moose Lodge #467, 7 p.m.; theme is Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas; information, Doug at 330-426-3510.

Highlandtown

Community breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Inverness Hall. All you-can-eat breakfat for a donation

Lisbon

Men's Breakfast, 8 a.m., Lisbon Church of the Nazarene; free and open to men of the community

Lisbon Chamber of Commerce presents the Christmas parade, 5 p.m. Theme is a" Small-Town Christmas" Following the parade, the beautification committee will light up the Christmas tree at the gazebo with Santa and Mrs. Claus joining them.

Stage Left Players "A Star Trek Christmas," 7 p.m., Trinity Playhouse; $15 adults, $12 students and senior citizens; tickets at https://www.stageleftplayers.org/ or at the door

Joy to the World Christmas Caroling event, 7 p.m., historic Williamsport Chapel, 12834 Leslie Road; sing along inside the chapel in vehicles; will receive song booklet and 2023 Christmas ornament upon arrival

Salem

Salem Hunting Club, Open to the Public, All You Can Eat Breakfast, $7 donation, 7 to 11 a.m.

Burchfield Homestead Holiday, 1-4 p.m.; $3 to view spectacularly decorated holiday trees, each inspired by a Burchfield painting. All proceeds benefit the Burchfield Homestead Society. More information at burchfieldhomestead.com or 330-717-0092.

Salem Hunting Club, Open to the Public, .22 Rifle Shoot 6 p.m.

Eagles Christmas Auction, 6 p.m., back room, open to public

Salem Historical Society Light Tour, 8:30 p.m.; reservations at 330-337-8514

Sebring

Christmas Cookie Decorating, 3:30 p.m., Sebring Library

Wellsville

Wellsville Stitchers, 1-3 p.m., Wellsville Library activity room; all skill levels welcome

December craft with Thelma, 3 p.m., Carnegie Public Library

Winona

Winona Methodist Church Cookie Walk, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $10 a dozen; no outside containers

Winona Christmas in the Country, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Winona Area Historical Society Museum (corner of Winona Road and Cameron Street)

SUN/12-3

Austintown

DARE (Divorce/Death Aren't Really the End), breakfast, 10 a.m., Charly's Family Restaurant; information at 330-729-0127

Canfield

Angels for Animals 2023 Annual Antique, Collectibles & Holiday Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Andrews Hall

Chester

Chester-Newell Sportsman Club Turkey Shoot, sign up at 9:30 a.m., shoot starts at 10 a.m.

Columbiana

Deadline to order for Columbiana First UMC's Soup Sale; $8; order at 330-482-2382; pick up 3:30-5 p.m. Dec. 8; chicken noodle, stuffed pepper, ham and bean, potato, vegetable and/or chili

East Palestine

Eagles breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon; dine in or carry out; 330-886-0397

Lisbon

Stage Left Players "A Star Trek Christmas," 2 p.m., Trinity Playhouse; $15 adults, $12 students and senior citizens; tickets at https://www.stageleftplayers.org/ or at the door

Lisbon Lions Club Bingo, 6 p.m. doors open 4 p.m.

Salem

Sons of AMVETS Post 45 monthly breakfast, 8-11 a.m., $8

Sacred Christmas Concert, 10:30 a.m., Salem Bible Methodist Church; featuring R.B. Kuhn and Benjamin Neville on the organ and piano; information, Pastor David W. Crosley at 812-675-1549

Salem Elks Lodge No.305, memorial services for deceased members, 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, 824 East State St.

Weirton

Hancock County Humane Foundation presents Pet Photos with Santa, 1-4 p.m., America's Wholesale Outlet; printed and digital photo for $15; proceeds benefit homeless animals in th foundation's care

MON/12-4

Calcutta

St. Clair Township trustees, 4 p.m., community center

Columbiana

The Way Station Pop-Up Store, First Christian Church, 39 Cherry St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

East Palestine

The Way Station, Presbyterian Church, 109 W. Rebecca St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Eagles kitchen open, 4-8 p.m., beef stew and biscuits; $9; 330-886-0397

Salem

Salem Community Pantry, 794 E. Third St., food distribution, 9 a.m.-noon; for residents of the 44460 zip code; must have photo ID and proof of residency

Salem Eagles Wing Night, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Adult Cooking class featuring White Chocolate and Cranberry Cookies with Coconut Hot Chocolate, 6-8 p.m., Salem Public Library; registration required at www.SalemPublicLibrary.org or 330-332-0042

Salem City Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Council Chambers

Weirton

Hancock County Humane Foundation presents Pet Photos with Santa, 5-8 p.m., Pet Supplies Plus; printed and digital photo for $15; proceeds benefit homeless animals in th foundation's care

TUE/12-5

Alliance

Rodman Branch Library Holiday Storytime, 10:30 a.m.; Reindeer Storytime: Children will make reindeer slime; information at 330-821-1313

Canfield

United Quilt Guild, Christmas party, A La Cart in Canfield. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. For information, call a member or check website unitedquiltguild.org

Columbiana

The Way Station Pop-Up Store, First Christian Church, 39 Cherry St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

City council, 7 p.m., city hall; Zoom link at columbianohio.gov

County

Columbiana County Budget Commission, meeting, 1:30 p.m., auditor's conference room; main floor of the courthouse

East Liverpool

Needles and Hooks (crochet and knitting group), noon-2 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room

East Palestine

The Way Station, Presbyterian Church, 109 W. Rebecca St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Eagles kitchen open, 4-8 p.m., Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes and vegetable; $9; 330-886-0397

The East Palestine Amateur Radio Club Christmas party, 6 p.m., Sportsmans Club; potluck dinner followed by a short meeting; nominations for officers for 2024 will be held

Lisbon

Toddler Storytime (ages 3 and under) at Lepper Library, 10 a.m.; includes story, song and coloring sheet; brought in part by a grant from the Ohio Arts Council.

Negley

Negley Volunteer Fire Dept Bingo, Early Birds at 7:30 p.m., refreshments available

Salem

Rotary Club of Salem, noon, Salem Community Center

Writer's Workshop, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Salem Public Library; register at salempubliclibrary.org

DIY Nature Ornament, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Salem Public Library; Go Wild in the Park in conjunction with the Salem Parks and Recreation Department; registration required at www.SalemPublicLibrary.org or 330-332-0042

Salineville

Kiwanis meeting, 7 a.m., Student of the Month, Kiwanis Park/Russell Reight Building

Families Anonymous, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church cafe

Winona

Anyone 55+ is invited to attend a light lunch and fellowship at Winona Friends Church, 11 a.m. Following lunch will be Christmas caroling and a cookie social. RSVP to WFC at info@winonafriends.com or 330-222-1551.

WED/12-6

Columbiana

The Way Station Pop-Up Store, First Christian Church, 39 Cherry St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Story time for children ages 3-5, 10-10:45 a.m., Columbiana Public Library

County

Area Singles, 6 p.m., Pondi's in Lisbon

East Palestine

The Way Station, Presbyterian Church, 109 W. Rebecca St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Lisbon

Preschool Storytime at Lepper Library, 11:30 a.m.; includes age-appropriate stories, crafts, rhymes and more; brought in part by a grant from the Ohio Arts Council.

Lisbon Lions Club, 6:30 p.m.

New Springfield

Springfield Township trustees, 7 p.m., township administration

Salem

Weingart cousins' breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Dutch House, Columbiana.

Salem HS Class of 1954, breakfast, 9 a.m., Adele's

Salem Eagles Weenie Wednesday, noon; delivery available for lunch

Salem Community Prayer Meeting, 4 p.m., Salem Memorial Building

THU/12-7

Chester

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Thrift Shop, 1-5 p.m.; liquidation sale; by donation

Columbiana

Storytime for ages 18-36 months and their caregivers, 10-10:30 a.m., Columbiana Public Library; registration required

Damascus

Tops 1329, United Methodist Church, weigh in 9 a.m., meeting 9:30 a.m.

East Palestine

The Way Station, Presbyterian Church, 109 W. Rebecca St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Eagles kitchen open, 4-8 p.m., stuffed pork chop with mashed potatoes and vegetable; $9; 330-886-0397

Salem

Stitches in Time, 2 p.m., Salem Public Library

Salem Community Pantry, 794 E. Third St., food distribution, 3-6 p.m.; for residents of the 44460 zip code; must have photo ID and proof of residency

Sebring

Pages for the Ages Book Club featuring Alice Feeney's "Rock Paper Scissors," 6 p.m., Sebring Library

FRI/12-8

Columbiana

Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 20 percent off boots and shoes.

Pick up for Columbiana First UMC's Soup Sale, 3:30-5 p.m.

East Palestine

Eagles kitchen open, 4-8 p.m., beer batter cod fish specials, on a dish $9, sandwich with a side $10, dinner with two sides $12, shrimp lover special with side $10; 330-886-0397

Moose 467 Friday Fish Fry, 4-7 p.m., carry out only, 330-426-3510

Hanoverton

United school board, 7 a.m., administration conference room; special meeting to discuss personnel evaluations and the December agenda

Lisbon

Stage Left Players "A Star Trek Christmas," 7 p.m., Trinity Playhouse; $15 adults, $12 students and senior citizens; tickets at https://www.stageleftplayers.org/ or at the door

Wellsville

Books & Bagels, 10:30 a.m., Carnegie Public Library

SAT/12-9

Columbiana

St. Jude Women's Guild's Christmas on 7th Street, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church; pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon for $6 per person (free for children 5 years and under); live reindeer will be on site from 9 to 10 a.m.; Christmas Tree raffle at 1 p.m.

Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 20 percent off boots and shoes

East Liverpool

Second Harvest Food Giveaway, 10-11 a.m., First Church of the Nazarene; bring two forms of ID

East Palestine

East Palestine Drama Club presents its first Hometown Holiday production, celebrating the music of the season. Shows are 7 p.m., Dec. 9 and 2 p.m. Dec. 10 in the high school auditorium. Featuring a sing-a-long during both performances and pictures with a very special guest available on Sunday. Admission is free with donations being collected at the door for local charity organizations.

Lisbon

Stage Left Players "A Star Trek Christmas," 7 p.m., Trinity Playhouse; $15 adults, $12 students and senior citizens; tickets at https://www.stageleftplayers.org/ or at the door

Salem

Salem High School Class of 1963, noon, Mike's Penn Ave Grille; reservations preferred at 330-429-2601

Burchfield Homestead Holiday, 1-4 p.m.; $3 to view spectacularly decorated holiday trees, each inspired by a Burchfield painting. All proceeds benefit the Burchfield Homestead Society. More information at burchfieldhomestead.com or 330-717-0092.

Wellsville

Frozen Friends Party, 11 a.m., Carnegie Public Library

Wellsville Stitchers, 1-3 p.m., Wellsville Library activity room; all skill levels welcome

SUN/12-10

Austintown

DARE (Divorce/Death Aren't Really the End), breakfast, 10 a.m., Charly's Family Restaurant; information at 330-729-0127

Chester

Chester-Newell Sportsman Club Turkey Shoot, sign up at 9:30 a.m., shoot starts at 10 a.m.

Columbiana

God's Quad gospel quartet, 6 p.m., Zion Hill Church, New Buffalo Road; freewill offering will be taken

East Palestine

Eagles breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon; dine in or carry out; 330-886-0397

Water distribution, 10:30 a.m., Emmanuel United Methodist Church; bring form of identification

East Palestine Drama Club presents its first Hometown Holiday production, celebrating the music of the season, 2 p.m., high school auditorium. Featuring a sing-a-long pictures with a very special guest available on Sunday. Admission is free with donations being collected at the door for local charity organizations.

Lisbon

Stage Left Players "A Star Trek Christmas," 2 p.m., Trinity Playhouse; $15 adults, $12 students and senior citizens; tickets at https://www.stageleftplayers.org/ or at the door

Lisbon Lions Club Bingo, 6 p.m. doors open 4 p.m.

Salem

A Little Live Music featuring Tyler Guerrieri, 2 p.m., Salem Public Library

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