Holy Land program

COLUMBIANA — Grace Church’s interim reverend scheduled his lunch and learn presentation on the Holy Land for noon Friday, Aug. 15, at the Columbiana Women’s Club. An incorrect date was published in Tuesday’s edition. Dr. Steven Cramer will lead a discussion of the area nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River that is sacred to Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Baha’i and its biblical, cultural and historical significance at 121 N. Main St., Columbiana. The Holy Land includes lunch and presentation. Space is limited; RSVPs required: 330-692-2099. Cost is $20 per person cash or check only; make checks payable to Columbiana Women’s Club.

Community breakfast

Damascus Methodist Church’s community breakfast will be held from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at the church, 300 Valley Road, for a donation. The money raised goes to the Mission Trip Team which helps sponsor a yearly weeklong trip to serve with construction talents. The team is made up of mostly Damascus Methodist and Middle Sandy Evangelical Presbyterian members but has many other local churches with representatives dedicating their time and talents. The team also supports several items around the church’s which need maintenance and repairs.

Underground RR tours

The Salem Historical Society announced the return of its popular Underground Railroad tours, beginning with the first tour scheduled for Monday, Aug. 18, from 10 to 11 a.m. Additional tour dates will be announced soon and shared on the Society’s website (salemhistoricalsociety.org), the Salem News Calendar, and VisitSalemOhio.com.

The Quakertown Trolley Tour transports passengers back to the late 1850s. A knowledgeable docent will guide the experience, sharing stories about the Underground Railroad, the plight of runaway slaves, and Salem’s pivotal role in the abolitionist movement before the Civil War.

Although the homes featured on the tour are private and not open for entry, interior images and historical details will be shown on a screen inside the trolley. These visual aids offer a glimpse into secret hiding places and highlight the lives of the abolitionists who lived in–or visited–these historic homes.

Tours begin at the Salem Historical Society’s facility at 239 S. Lundy Ave. and last approximately 60 minutes. Free municipal parking is available directly across the street.

The Gift Shop will be open before and after the tour.

Tickets are $15 per person, payable by cash or major credit card upon arrival, prior to boarding.

To reserve a seat, call 330-337-8514. Calls will be returned to confirm a reservation. A minimum of 15 guests is required per tour. Walk-ons are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis after reservations are honored.

CAA Back-to-School

Columbiana County Community Actions Agency’s Health, Behavioral Health and Dental Centers’ “Back-to-School Drive-Through” will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday at the First Church of the Nazarene, 670 Walnut St., East Liverpool. All families are welcome to stop by to receive back-to-school supplies. There will also be tables set up for those walking and need school supplies.

Benefit breakfast

The Sandy & Beaver Insurance Breakfast Club breakfast benefitting the Lisbon Montessori Preschool will feature children show characters Bluey and Bingo this Friday from 8-11 a.m. at its offices located at 108 North Market Street in Lisbon.

Backpack giveaway set

Covington House Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation located at 100 Covington Drive in East Palestine will hold a backpack giveaway Aug. 15 from 5-7 p.m. To reserve a backpack with school supplies call 330-426-2920. Quantities are limited.

Paper shredding

A free community shred event is planned at Lisbon’s Lepper Library 10-11 a.m. on Aug. 16. Up to three bags or boxes of paper can be shredded. Boxes and bags are to be left in the car and volunteers will remove them at the back of the library as vehicles pull up. For more information call 330-424-3117.

Ladies Tea is Monday

“Tea and Polite Society” is the subject of the 2025 Ladies Tea of the Historical Society of Columbiana and Fairfield Township scheduled Aug. 11 First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. The event begins at 1 p.m. with local flutist Monica Detwiler. The afternoon program will be presented by collections manager Jessica Trickett of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society. Bring your favorite tea cup and saucer. The public is invited. Reservations are appreciated, call, text Deborah Firestone-Himes at 330-727-6384.