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SAT/12-2

Boardman

DARE Singles Group, bowling at Boardman Lanes, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127

Canfield

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

Columbiana

Friends of Columbiana Library Book Sale & Stocking Stuffers, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., free admission

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

East Liverpool High School Men's Class of 1956, 9 a.m., L&B Donuts

East Liverpool Area Garden Club's "Holiday of Lights Christmas Auction," 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Masonic Temple; winners announced shortly after 5 p.m.

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

American Legion Post 31, Bingo, 6 p.m.; doors open 4:30 p.m.

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.

Hanoverton

Hanover Township Historical Society museum open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 9939 state Route 9

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

Free Period Products Pantry and Drop Off Donation Drive, noon-2 p.m., 134 S. Market St.

Writers' Group at Lepper Library, 2 p.m.; made possible in part by the Ohio Arts Council

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.

Christmas Home Tour, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; tickets available at Smucker House, 271 S. Broadway Ave.

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

Art Show, 7-9 p.m., Salem Golf Club, 1967 S. Lincoln Ave.; 330-332-0346

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

Salineville

Southern Local Bands and Chorus annual Community Christmas Concerts, 3 p.m., United Methodist Church

Annual Light Up Night, parade begins at 5 p.m., line up at Assembly of God Church. Santa at park after parade.

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

40 & 8 Haystack Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., 44640 state Route 14; dine in or carry out; $8

Spoken Threads storytelling gathering, 2 p.m., Harbel's Market; theme of "Chaos around the table;" live music by The Conkle Brothers

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.

Negley

Negley VFD monthly breakfast, 8-11:30 a.m., all you can eat

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.

Christmas Home Tour, 1-5 p.m.; tickets available at Smucker House, 271 S. Broadway Ave.

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 Liverpool

Finance and Labor, Refuse and Recycling/Public Utilities/Franchise Committee combined meeting, 5:30 p.m., city hall; to discuss a possible water rate increase and to hear from the Board of Public Utilities.

East Palestine

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

East Palestine Library, Kids Play Group, 11 a.m.; Norfolk Southern Class Action Litigation Q & A, 3-5 p.m.; OPUS 216 String Quartet, 6 p.m.

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

Negley

Middleton Township trustees, 7 p.m., township garage

New Cumberland

Hancock County school board, 5:30 p.m., JDRIV Career Center

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

Eagles Wing Night & Football on big screen, 4:30-7:30 p.m., public welcome

Dine in or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem, 5 p.m. until the food is gone, Salem Memorial Building; sponsor: Salem City employees; menu: Johnny marzetti, green beans, 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; information or to sponsor a Banquet call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169.

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.

East Palestine Library, Preschool Power, 2 p.m.; Cookie Decorating Program for ages 10+, 4 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

Unity Township Board of Trustees, 7 p.m., township office

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.

Winterize Your Diet, 1 p.m., Lepper Library; presented by Audrey Dimmerling of the OSU Extension-Columbiana County

Columbiana County Budget Commission, 1:30 p.m., auditor's conference room

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

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

Eagles Members Monthly Drawing, 9:30 p.m.

Salineville

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

Wellsville

Village council, 6 p.m., village hall

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

Calcutta

Beaver Local Board of Education, 7 p.m., 8th grade pod

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

Columbiana County 40 & 8 meeting, 7 p.m., 44640 state Route 14

County

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

East Liverpool

East Liverpool City Schools vocal music department's annual holiday concert, 7:30 p.m., fieldhouse auditorium

East Palestine

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

East Palestine Library, Board of Trustees meeting, 6 p.m.

East Palestine Band Parents, 7 p.m., high school band room

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

Eagles Weenie Wednesday, kitchen open 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m., public welcome

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

THU/12-7

Beloit

West Branch High School Class of 1970, 11:30 a.m., Brick House in Sebring

Boardman

DARE Singles Group, Holiday Dinner, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church; 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 Palestine

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

Caring Hands Food Ministry, 9-11:30 a.m., First Church of Christ; clean trunks

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

Eagles Euchre, 6 p.m., kitchen open 4:30-7:30 p.m., public welcome

Salem LCBA Branch 654 at St. Paul Catholic Church monthly meeting and Christmas Party, 6:30 p.m., Salem Senior Housing Club House, 996 W. Perry St. Bring a $5 useful wrapped gift and gas card donations for Sophia Women's Center. New members invited.

Sebring

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

FRI/12-8

Boardman

DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; 330-729-0127

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

East Palestine Library, Family Tech Connect Clinic, 10 a.m.

Eagles kitchen open, 4-8 p.m., beer batter cod fish specials, on a dish $9, sandwich with a side $10,

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