Darin Odey to sponsor

Banquet in Salem on Monday

Darin Odey will sponsor the Dine in or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building. The menu will include fried chicken, diced potatoes with onions and peppers, corn, coleslaw, fresh vegetables and fruit, and pudding. Dine in will park in designated area and proceed to the front door. Drive thru will line up in lot behind the building; one meal per individuals in the vehicle. No parking in library lot. For more information or to sponsor a Banquet call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169. Visit www.thebanquetinsalem.org.

Dr. Amy Action to present ‘The Leader We Wish We All Had is You’

Former director of the Ohio Department of Health and Youngstown native, Dr. Amy Acton, will present “The Leader We Wish We All Had is You” Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Dutch Haus Inn and Suites, Columbiana. Acton received high praise for her calm and straight-forward advice to Ohioans during the 2020 Covid-19 Epidemic. Her leadership was recognized by the JFK Library Foundation in awarding her the Covid Courage Award. Acton is a graduate of Youngstown State University, Northeast Ohio Medical University and The Ohio State University. The Columbiana County Democratic Women’s Caucus is hosting the event. Tickets for her 1:30 to 3 p.m. presentation are available at secure.actblue.com/donate/ccdwc2024 or call 330-271-6343.

Mindful Movement and Poetry class at The Salem Public Library

The Salem Public Library will host its Mindful Movement and Poetry class, where movement meets mindfulness and creativity. This program is tailored to seniors who look to learn and practice dance and enhance strength, balance, and flexibility in a supportive and encouraging environment. In this class, Dr. Ambre Emory-Maier of Kent State University will take participants on a journey of discovery through dance, geared toward the unique needs and capabilities of older adults. Elements of various dance styles will be blended to create a dynamic and engaging experience suitable for all levels of mobility, including the exciting opportunity to choreograph a dance together for performance at the last program for friends and family. It is not just the physical aspect — this class will also provide opportunities for reflection and discussion. This is a sequential class, so it will be meeting each week. This program is designed to create a safe space for the age 55 and over community and is free and open to all. Registration is required and can be completed on the library’s website https://salem-lib-oh.libcal.com/event/12840772. For assistance with the registration process, call the library’s main number 330-332-0042. Project funding provided by the Ohio Arts Council, through a grant from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies in collaboration with E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.