Lisbon Ministerial Association

The Lisbon Ministerial Association will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Assembly of God Church, 39442 state Route 517. Maureen Waybright from the Columbiana County Mental Health Board will be guest speaker.

Salem Historical Society meeting

The Salem Historical Society & Museum meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at the Shaffer Library, 239 S. Lundy Ave., will feature the program “The Salem, Ohio Witch Trials presented by historian Becky Smith. Non-members of the society are welcome to attend. Five hundred years after the infamous Salem, Massachusetts witch trials, the much lesser known Salem, Ohio had one of its own. Come learn how family drama escalated into an event that disrupted the quaint Quaker community and experience a reenactment based on the transcript of the trial. Smith is the owner of Infinitees, a screen printing/embroidery/sign shop in Westville. Her husband and children join her on “urban exploring” expeditions, which led her to research the history of this event.

Mile Branch Trunk or Treat

Mile Branch Grange, 495 Knox School Road, Alliance, is sponsoring its 9th Annual ALLERGY FREE Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. Mile Branch Grange members are hosting this event to provide a safe environment for children with food allergies or other health issues, who often miss traditional trick or treat to protect the child from possible reactions. The event is open to all children ages 0-14. Children need to bring their own container for treats. Treats will include small toys, coloring books, pencils, etc. There will be no food at the event. The event will be held rain or shine. Donations are being accepted from local businesses and community members to help fund this event. For information leave a message at 330-821-8023 or on the grange’s Facebook page.

SHS Band fruit sale

The Salem High School “Pride of Salem Marching Band” is holding its annual fruit sale through Oct. 31 featuring assorted boxes of Pee Jay’s Fresh Fruit selections of California navel and Florida juice oranges, tangelos, red grapefruit, Red Delicious apples, Anjou pears, trio and citrus mix boxes, assorted cheesecakes including plain, strawberry and chocolate swirl, plus specialty holiday gift baskets. All proceeds generated from the sale are used toward student activities, incidental purchases and competition travel expenses. To place an order, contact any band or flag line member, Band Director Hannah McFarland (330-332-8905 Ext. 58355, mcfarlandh@salem.k12.oh.us), or direct online ordering through Pee Jay’s website at freshfruitorder.org/salembandboosters. All non-holiday gift orders will be shipped to the high school on Dec. 4 for public pickup or delivery. Questions regarding online ordering and same-day delivery should be directed to Gregg Warner, fundraiser coordinator (330-261-5413, gregg.warner9244@gmail.com). Additional fundraising and events information are available through the booster’s Facebook page (facebook.com/groups/salembandboosters).

Salem, Perry candidates event

A community-focused candidate meet and greet will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Church of Our Savior, 870 E. State St., Salem, offering voters an opportunity to connect with their neighbors who are running for local office in the city of Salem and Perry Township. All candidates for school board, city council, township trustee, and municipal judge have been invited to attend this friendly event, designed to offer voters the chance to meet and mingle with candidates and get to know them in an informal setting. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Heather Smith, a local resident and teacher in Youngstown City Schools, is organizing the event. She is running for Salem City School Board.