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Tri-County annual Go Red for Women event
YOUNGSTOWN -- Passionate community members, many dressed in red, will attend the Tri-County annual Go Red for Women experience Thursday, April 11 to honor survivors, celebrate advancements in heart health and chart a new course toward a world free of cardiovascular disease, which claims the lives of 1 in 3 women.
This signature celebration will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Waypoint 4180 (4180 Westford Place) and includes: Inspirational program highlighting the impact the Association is making in our community; Vendor Fair with free blood pressure screenings and Hands-Only CPR demonstrations; meet local survivors personally touched by heart disease and stroke; introduction of the 2024 Tri-County Woman of Impact and Teen of Impact nominees and announcement of the winners; and opportunity to make a meaningful gift during the Open Your Heart appeal.
Go Red for Women is nationally sponsored by CVS Health. For information or to purchase tickets visit Heart.org/tricountygored.
Wedding Anniversary Special Mass Celebration
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown will celebrate a special Mass on Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m. at St. Columba Cathedral, 159 W. Rayen Ave., in Youngstown. The celebration honors couples celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th and over wedding anniversaries.
The Wedding Anniversary Celebration includes renewal of marriage vows at Mass and a personalized certificate. A reception will be held for the honored couples and their families following the Mass in the Cathedral Hall. Couples planning to attend this celebration need to register at their parish as soon as possible, but before March 27.
A second anniversary celebration takes place at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist Church, 627 McKinley Ave NW, in Canton on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m.
For information, contact the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life at 330-744-8451.
Annual Harvest
for Hunger Campaign
YOUNGSTOWN -- Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley invites the community to participate in the 33rd Annual Harvest for Hunger Campaign during March, April and May.
Harvest for Hunger is a food and funds drive that takes place each year to help re-stock the Food Bank's shelves for the spring and summer months. If interested in participating in the Harvest for Hunger campaign by conducting a food and/or funds drive to benefit the Food Bank, contact Barb Presby at 330-792-5522 ext. 111 or visit www.mahoningvalleysecondharvest.org to download a registration form.
Check Out Hunger, a cashier-led fundraising effort in grocery stores across the region, gives customers the opportunity to donate $2, $5, $10 or another preferred amount at the register at local Giant Eagle and GetGo stores. All funds raised and food collected remain in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties to help feed friends and neighbors. Last year, Harvest for Hunger raised over $500,000 and collected nearly 18,000 pounds of food.
The 2024 Harvest for Hunger sponsors are Giant Eagle, 21 WFMJ & WBCB, The Tribune/The Vindicator, Cumulus Radio Stations HOT 101, K-105, Y-103 and Z-104, and UFCW Local 880.
Banquet in Salem
on Monday at 5 p.m.
The Dine In or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem will be held from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building. The sponsor is in honor of Robert and Donna Citino by daughters Barbara Hans, Karen Stepo and families. The menu will include meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, applesauce, fresh vegetables and fruit, and cookies. Dine In will park in the designated area behind the building and proceed to front door. Drive Thru will line up in the lot behind the building. One meal per individuals in the vehicle and no parking in the library lot. For more information or to sponsor a Banquet call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169. Visit TheBanquetinSalem.org.
West Branch Area Ladies Ruritan Club meeting
The West Branch Area Ladies Ruritan Club met Feb. 19.
Vice President Joann Pinkerton led the meeting. She greeted everyone and started the meeting with The Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of God Bless America. Viola Blanchard gave the devotions.
The club was notified from National to sell ads for the spring banquet pamphlet in April.
Sandy Bates read the minutes of the last meeting. Jean Zion read the treasurer's report.
A Thank You note was approved for Roxann Gattardi for a gift to the club.
The program was Linda Slack from the Habitat for Humanity. Many have to applied for a home. Applicants must complete many hours during the build and a contract is written with the finances completed. There will be a build in 2024.
Refreshments were served by Sandy Bates.
The next meeting will be held March 18.