Church rummage sale

The New Garden Methodist Church, 7165 state Route 9, will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 11 and 12 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 13. Fill a large bag for $5, and there will be a free hot dogs and drinks from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 11 and 12 and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Sept. 6; no electronics, TVs or exercise equipment. For info call 330-853-0737.

LCBA meeting and dinner

Members of Loyal Christian Benevolent Association (LCBA) Branch 654 will hold a covered dish dinner after the business meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sept.4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Salem Senior Housing Club House, 996 W. Perry St. Members are reminded to bring their own table service and a covered dish to share. The refreshment committee is Carole Rea and Mary Walker. The agenda includes a report of the Trunk to Treasure and Bake Sale held in June and plans for future projects. New members and guests are welcome.

STHS museum program

The Springfield Township Historical Society continues its “Afternoon at the Museum” program Sunday, Sept. 7 with “Daughters of the American Revolution” presentation. Emily Slaven will discuss their history and local projects. The STHS is presenting this program in conjunction with “The America 250-Ohio” project which will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. The STHS museum opens at 2 p.m. for this program which is free and open to everyone. The museum is at 14188 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road (state Route 170), Petersburg. For information visit them on Facebook or at springfieldtwphistory@gmail.com.

Lepper Library Writers’ Group

Writers’ Group at Lepper Library will be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 6. Fellow writers gather together and discuss writing, publishing, and grammar. To receive critiques, submit five pages a week in advance to dolly@lepperlibrary.org. Brought in part by the OAC.

Columbiana fall concerts

Talented local performers will debut the third season of the Idabelle Firestone free concert series at the Harvey S Firestone Recreational Park on Sunday, Aug. 31, at 3 p.m. at the Idabelle Firestone gathering place and garden, the hilltop outdoor amphitheater built to honor her musical talents and beautiful gardens. The Oak Street string band, the Keller family singers, and Sassa brass will entertain visitors in the park. Shuttle service will be provided from the parking lot at the main entrance to the park to the hilltop venue. Covered seating is arranged and visitors may also bring blankets and chairs. The free fall concerts will continue every Sunday at 3 p.m. through September at the park. The free concert series is being sponsored by the Firestone Park Cultural and Custodial committee, a 501(c)(3) organization. Rain venue is Grace Church on South Main. Directional signs will tell you where the concert will be held in the event of inclement weather.