Winona Strawberry Fest

The 12th Annual Winona Strawberry Festival will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 22. The Winona community gathering features food (barbecued chicken halves, sandwiches, sides, homemade desserts, strawberry topping for homemade ice cream and more); demonstrations of traditional home-crafts, the scutching of flax and even 21st century 3-D making. Enjoy the music of dulcimers and vintage instruments , and view taxidermy from the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center. Visit two Quaker Meeting houses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There will be drone demonstrations by the Winona Fire Department on the grounds. A live sale by Kiko Auctions at 2 p.m. includes items donated by local businesses and community members for the benefit of the Winona Area Historical Society, sponsor of the event on its grounds at the corner of Winona Road and Cameron Street in Winona. Donated items are welcome until Friday, June 20. Contact Vivienne at 330-332-4322. Cash and personal checks are accepted forms of payment. Free parking is available on the WAHS property east of the Meeting House.

SPL July activities

SALEM – Registration is currently open for Salem Public Library’s July activities. All events are free of cost and open to the public. Most events require advanced registration and can be completed online at https://salem-lib-oh.libcal.com/calendar. For registration assistance, call the library at 330-332-0042.

Tuesday, July 1, 9-10 a.m., Tai Chi in the Park – this event repeats weekly

Monday, July 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Charles Burchfield’s Salem Landscapes

Tuesday, July 8, 2 p.m., Book Discussion: “The Little Liar”

Tuesday, July 8, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Celebrate Your Plate: Berry Smoothies (a 50+ series)

Tuesday, July 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Holographic Vinyl Sticker with Cricut

Wednesday, July 9, 10-11 a.m., Knitting 102: A Holiday Stocking – a five-week linked series

Wednesday, July 9, 6-8 p.m., Carnegies Kitchen Presents: Chop, Season, Taste Around the World, India

Thursday, June 10, 1:30-5:30 p.m., Stitches in Time – this event repeats weekly

Thursday, July 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Talk & Taste Book Club: Heartburn

Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tech Recycle

Saturday, July 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Carnegie’s Kitchen: Intensive Cooking Class (16+) Pucker Up: The Science of Fermentation

Monday, July 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Carnegies Kitchen Presents: Chop, Season, Taste Around the World, India

Tuesday, July 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Nature Walk

Tuesday, July 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Celebrate Your Plate: Broccoli & Everything Salad (a 50+ Series)

Tuesday, July 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Color Your Way Through Historic Architecture

Wednesday, July 16, 6-8 p.m., Wind-Down Wednesday: Rhinestone Holiday Ornament

Wednesday, July 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., QuakerSpace Orientation

Thursday, July 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Card Making Club

Monday, July 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Pulp Stones to Pitons: Columbiana County’s Newest Park

Tuesday, July 22, 9:30-11 a.m., Forage & Craft

Tuesday, July 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Celebrate Your Plate: Couscous Salad (a 50+ series)

Tuesday, July 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Boost Your Canva Design

Wednesday, June 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Reliving Holiday Magic Through Music, Traditions & Customs

Thursday, July 24, 6-8 p.m., Third-Space Thursdays: Boggle Competition

Saturday, July 26, 9:30 a.m., Walking Tour: The Architecture of S. Lincoln Ave.

Monday, June 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Inspired by the Masters Painting Series: Paint Like George Seurat

Tuesday, July 29, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Celebrate Your Plate: Zucchini Noodles (a 50+ series)

FOA stewardships

NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Funding is now available through the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) for locally led conservation and environmental stewardship efforts that advance the greater well-being of the region.

For the second consecutive year, funding through FAO’s Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity will support community projects, fellowships, research and innovation in the areas of conservation and environmental stewardship. This annual funding is made possible through a landmark $5 million investment from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) and gifts from other committed partners who helped to establish FAO’s Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity Fund, including American Electric Power, AEP Foundation, Nicolozakes Trucking & Construction Inc. and Ohio CAT.

“Thanks to MWCD’s transformative gift and the vision of other generous donors, we’re able to support trailblazers and changemakers as they work to preserve Appalachian Ohio’s natural environment for future generations,” said Cara Dingus Brook, FAO president and CEO. “When we unite around a shared purpose like this, we can accomplish so much more than any of us could achieve alone.”

Last year’s environmental stewardship funding opportunity resulted in more than $160,000 in community, innovation and research grants as well as fellowships and scholarships regionwide.

“Through the initial funding round, we supported everything from on-the-ground environmental restorations to cutting-edge research, and we’re already seeing the impact across the region,” said Craig Butler, MWCD executive director. “These investments reaffirm our dedication to both our conservation mission and the communities we serve.”

A total of $125,000 in funding is available within the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio and seven additional counties served by MWCD for:

— Community grants to support locally driven projects that preserve and enhance our natural environment. Public and nonprofit organizations as well as individuals or groups working with a fiscal sponsor are eligible to apply.

— Fellowships to provide two years of support (including a financial stipend and mentorship) for individuals who pioneer positive change outside their paid positions through projects that address environmental challenges, promote biodiversity and encourage conservation. Nominations, including self-nominations, are being accepted this year.

— Innovation grants to invest in new and creative approaches that result in environmental good while encouraging environmental stewardship.

— Research grants to support studies that address critical gaps in our understanding of our diverse ecosystems and contribute to the conservation and enhancement of aquatic biodiversity and healthy habitats.

This funding opportunity also includes the Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity Scholarship to support individuals seeking degrees or continuing education in ecology, forestry, wildlife ecology or related natural resource fields, as well as skilled trades, vocational and technical training in fields that integrate and support green energy technology, sustainable agriculture and land stewardship. Scholarships will be available as part of FAO’s annual scholarship application cycle, which will open in early 2026.

All funding requests must be submitted by Tuesday, July 15. Additional information and applications are available at www.AppalachianOhio.org/EnvironmentalStewardship.