Banquet in Salem

The Dine in or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building will be sponsored by the Salem Community Foundation. The menu will include ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad, fresh vegetables and fruit, and pumpkin pie. Dine in will park in designated area behind the building and proceed to front door. Drive thru will line up in lot behind the building; one meal per individuals in the vehicle. No parking in the library lot. For more information or to sponsor a Banquet call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169; visit www.thebanquetinsalem.org.

Digital newspaper collection

Lepper Library has expanded its digital newspaper collection following a donation from the Lisbon Community Foundation. The updated archive now provides access to local newspapers dating from 1810 to 1991 and from 2000 to 2024. Among the featured titles are The Aurora, Buckeye State, Daily Patriot, Lisbon Evening Journal, Morning Journal, New Lisbon Journal, Ohio Patriot, Republican Leader and Western Palladium. Library staff said the expansion strengthens the institution’s commitment to preserving and providing access to local history — a role they consider especially important for small rural communities. Residents can explore the newly available digital resources by visiting the library’s website at lepperlibrary.org and selecting the Digital Materials tab.

Cantina 70 donating turkeys

Lisbon Mayor Peter Wilson extended thanks to Cantina 70 Bar & Grill, located at 131 S. Market St, Lisbon, for donating 50 turkeys to families in need for Thanksgiving.

The turkeys will be distributed Monday from 11 a.m. to the first 50 people.

Writing workshop planned

The East Palestine Memorial Public Library, 309 N. Market St., will host a writing workshop titled Crafting Memory Snapshots at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. Led by acclaimed writer Nancy Christie, this program will focus on developing short essays and journal entries grounded in personal memories.

Participants will receive instruction on effectively shaping reflective narratives, along with a supplemental tip sheet designed to support continued growth in their writing practice. The workshop is one hour in duration. Registration is required. This program is free and open to the public.

Sacred Christmas Concert

Salem Bible Methodist Church, 1647 N. Ellsworth Ave., will host a Sacred Christmas Concert featuring R.B. Kuhn on organ and piano at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7. For information call Pastor David Crosley at 812-675-1549.

Woodsdale Cemetery decorations

All summer decorations need to be removed from Woodsdale Cemetery by Nov. 25.

Wreaths Across America

Alliance City Cemetery, an official Wreaths Across America (WAA) location, will host its sixth wreath-laying ceremony, joining more than 4,900 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day, Dec. 13 beginning at noon at the cemetery’s Veterans’ Pavilion, 541 W. Vine St. The event is coordinated and led by local volunteers. Jane Bain NSDAR has raised funds throughout the year to sponsor the placement of over 1,400 veterans’ wreaths on the headstones of fallen service members laid to rest there. This annual event seeks to further the year-long mission to “Remember, Honor, Teach,” ensuring that the memory of those who served the country endures. National Wreaths Across America Day is a free community event open to all people. All volunteers are welcome.

Mount Union Winter Festival

The University of Mount Union Concert Choir and Cantus will perform during the 2025 Winter Festival, Dec. 4-6. The show, entitled “Out of the Darkness, Shining,” will be held in Brush Performance Hall in the Giese Center for the Performing Arts. Thursday’s performance begins at 11:15 a.m., and Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open 30 minutes before the show begins.

Local students performing in the festival include Katrina Asano of Alliance, Camron Bodine of Salem, Andrea Dager of Alliance, Anna Eversdyke of Alliance, Josiah Haas of Salem, Hannah McConnell of Alliance, Elizabeth McCune of Salem, Meyaunni McKay of Alliance, Alexandra Ritchie of Alliance, Ella Scofinsky of Beloit, Darian Sharp of Salem, Ricky Short of Salem, Gracie Weaver of Alliance, Jillian Zamarelli of Beloit and Julia Zamarelli of Beloit.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors/veterans and are available to order by visiting mountunion.edu/boxoffice, calling the box office at 330-821-2565 or ordering in-person at the box office, Monday through Friday, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. when classes are in session. Mount Union students, faculty and staff can redeem their free tickets when ordering by using their purple plus card. All other students are free, but tickets must be ordered by calling the box office or visiting during normal business hours.

For information, contact the office of Visual and Performing Arts at 330-823-2180.

AC & The Heat

Andrea Cicoretti and AC & The Heat will present Growing Up Gen X: A Tribute to a Generation! at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Columbiana Arts Theater, 5 N. Main St. This isn’t just a concert — it’s a journey through time, through sound, through the memories that shaped a generation. Sing along to the songs that defined your youth, the anthems that filled your mixtapes, and the soundtrack of a generation that learned independence, resilience, and the art of making their own fun. Tickets are available at www.atthecat.com. For information contact info@atthecat.com.

Lisbon blanket drive

The Small Village Big Hearts Holiday Distribution Event is scheduled for Dec. 13 in Lisbon. The Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing 175 blankets for children and adults. Monetary and blanket donations may be dropped off at the chamber office. Donations can also be dropped off at the Christmas Parade Dec. 6. Call 330-424-1803 for information.