On the calendar
THU/12-4
Beloit
West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (48 numbers for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. There are three wild balls at $599 each. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209.
Boardman
DARE Singles Group, new member meeting, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.; information at 330-729-0127
Columbiana
Drive thru stuffed pepper dinner, 4 p.m. until sold out, St. Jude Women’s Guild, 180 Seventh St.; $12; 330-503-3811
Damascus
Tops 1329, United Methodist Church, weigh in 9 a.m., meeting 9:30 a.m.
East Liverpool
East Liverpool High School Alumni Association fish sandwich drive-through sale scheduled for today has been canceled.
Women’s Well, Heights Church, 528 Grandview St Food at 6 p.m. Worship and fellowship begin at 6:30 p.m.
East Palestine
Caring Hands Food Pantry, 9-11:30 a.m., First Church of Christ; clean trunks
East Palestine Library, Tweens & Teens: Hot Chocolate Bar, 3 p.m.
Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes and vegetable, $9; 330-886-0397
Lisbon
Cake Pop Craft, 5-6 p.m., Lepper Library
Minerva
Christmas Celebration for families, 4-7 p.m., Minerva Public Library; Sit and Stitch Fiber Arts, 6 p.m.
Salem
Salem Community Pantry, 794 E. Third St., food distribution, 3-5:30 p.m.; for residents of the 44460 zip code; must have photo ID and proof of residency
Salem LCBA Branch 654, 6:30 p.m., Salem Senior Housing meeting room; information at 330-337-8353.
Sebring
Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 930 N. 12th St.; see photos on the Trinity Lutheran Church Facebook page.
Washington Township
Trustees, regular meeting, 11 a.m., Township Building
FRI/12-5
Boardman
DARE Singles Group, Movie Night, movie to be announced at Thursday meeting; information at 330-729-0127
Canfield
Angels for Animals 24th Annual Antiques, Collectibles & Christmas Sale, Early Bird special, 5-7 p.m., Andrews Hall, 4750 W. South Range Road; $5 entry fee
Columbiana
Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 20 percent off bottoms and dresses.
Friends of Columbiana Library sale featuring many new books, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles and toys, 1-4:45 p.m All books are categorized by genre and fiction by author. Local history books as well as the Civil War and much more. Classic rock and Country Western CDs too. Prices range from 50 cents for children’s to $2 per puzzle. Matchbox cars are $3. Shoppers can make offer for the Breyer horses. Free admission.
East Liverpool
Night Before Christmas, 5 p.m., Upper Ohio Valley Museum and Learning Center ; featuring Beaver Local’s show choir Rhythm in Red; information at 330-386-5443.
VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn available for purchase.
East Palestine
Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., beer batter cod fish on a dish $9, sandwich with side $10, dinner with two sides $12; 330-886-0397
East Palestine Moose Fish Fry, 4 to 7 p.m., carry out only, 330-426-3510
New Waterford
New Waterford Eagles, fish fry, 4-8:45 p.m., open to the public for dine in or take out, fresh haddock with two sides $12.
Salem
American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Salem Public Library
Sebring
Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 930 N. 12th St.; see photos on the Trinity Lutheran Church Facebook page.
SAT/12-6
Beloit
West Branch High School Class of 1970, 10 a.m., Brickhouse in Sebring
Canfield
Angels for Animals 24th Annual Antiques, Collectibles & Christmas Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Andrews Hall, 4750 W. South Range Road
Columbiana
Friends of Columbiana Library sale featuring many new books, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles and toys, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All books are categorized by genre and fiction by author. Local history books as well as the Civil War and much more. Classic rock and Country Western CDs too. Prices range from 50 cents for children’s to $2 per puzzle. Matchbox cars are $3. Shoppers can make offer for the Breyer horses. Free admission.
Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 20 percent off bottoms and dresses.
East Liverpool
ELHS Class of 1956 Men’s Breakfast, 9 a.m., Two Smart Cookies.
Upper Ohio Valley Museum and Learning Center at the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame annual Christmas open house, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; featuring live music, Santa Claus, cookies and a train raffle; information at 330-386-5443.
Free and fun downtown children Christmas activities. From 1-4 p.m., help Santa find his lost hat in East Liverpool! Santa was in town checking his list and misplaced his hat! Stop at The Pear Tree Shop to get instructions for a fun scavenger hunt through downtown to help Santa! This event is sponsored by The Pear Tree Shop and The East Liverpool Rotary Club. The Rotary will be in the parking lot of The Pear Tree Shop with free popcorn and drinks. From noon-3 p.m., cookies and crafts with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Carnegie Library. Visit with Santa and have photo taken; decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus. Enjoy making magical crafts and reindeer food.
East Palestine
East Palestine High School Class of 1958, 11:30 a.m., RoadHouse
Hanoverton
Hanover Township Historical Society museum open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 9939 state Route 9.
Highlandtown
Community Breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Inverness Hall
Lisbon
Men’s Breakfast, 8 a.m., Lisbon Church of the Nazarene; free and open to men of the community
Free Period Products Pantry, noon-2 p.m., 134 S. Market St.
2025 Christmas Parade “Christmas Movie Magic,” 5 p.m.
Minerva
Christmas parade, line up at Minerva Elementary at 2 p.m., parade begins at 3 p.m., proceeding up Bonnieview, turning right on East Line Street, then right on North Market Street, and ending at the Minerva Schools bus garage
Salem
Salem Hunting Club, Open to the Public, All You Can Eat Breakfast $8 donation. 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Salem High School Class of 1958, 9 a.m., Salem Golf Club
Salem High School Class of 1971, 9 a.m., 2 Broke Girls.
Salem Hunting Club, Open to the Public, .22 Rifle Shoot 6 p.m.
Salem AMVETS, Big 10 Championship, open to public; 75 cent wings, $10 buckets
Salem
“Come Home for Christmas Historic Home Tour,” sponsored by the Salem Federation of Women’s Clubs, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 and are good for both days. Tickets are available in advance from Consign&Design, Salem Computer, Ricky’s English Pub, nature + nurture and Eventbrite.com. Tickets are also available on both days at the Smucker House, 271 S Broadway, where the tour begins. Visitors will start the tour either day at the Smucker House to obtain a program, a wristband for discounts at area restaurants, and booties to wear over shoes in the homes
Hoop Shoot Contest, sponsored by Salem Elks Lodge #305, Memorial Building gym, 785 E. State St. Registration at 1 p.m.
Brass Band of the Western Reserve free concert, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. This concert will feature holiday music, and is open to the general public. For information, contact the church office at 330-337-9555.
Salineville
Southern Local High School bands and chorus annual Community Holiday Concert, held in conjunction with the Salineville Light Up Night Parade, 4 p.m., Salineville United Methodist Church; followed by the parade.
Wellsville
Breakfast with Santa, hosted by Jillian Hughes and the Wellsville Alumni Activities Committee, 9 a.m.-noon, t the Alumni Center, 201 3rd St. Cost is $5 per person and includes pancakes, sausage, milk, juice, and coffee. Photos with Santa are available and can be taken on personal devices.
Wellsville Stitchers, 1-3 p.m., Wellsville Library activity room; all skill levels welcome
Winona
“Christmas in the Country” fundraiser for the Winona Area Historical Society, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the historic 1838 Quaker Meeting House/Museum. Handcrafted items contributed by local artisans and crafters. Shop for ceramic Christmas trees, wreaths, old time toys, treasures from wood and horseshoes, specialty food items, ornaments and more. The society has been gifted collectible/vintage Disney ornaments, including Winnie the Pooh characters, to be included in the day’s offerings. Trash-and-treasures area will be open. The building, handicap accessible, is located at the corner of Cameron Street and Winona Road.
Cookie Walk and Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Winona Methodist Church
SUN/12-7
Austintown
DARE (Divorce/Death Aren’t Really the End), breakfast, 10 a.m., Charly’s Family Restaurant; information at 330-729-0127
Calcutta
Silent Night, Heavenly Night Christmas drama ministry presentation also featuring adult choir Christmas cantata, 6 p.m., House of Prayer, 16198 Church St.; all are welcome.
Canfield
Angels for Animals 24th Annual Antiques, Collectibles & Christmas Sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Andrews Hall, 4750 W. South Range Road
Columbiana
Deadline for orders for the First UMC of Columbiana soup sale; soups include chili, stuffed pepper, chicken noodle, vegetable, ham and bean, and potato; $9 per quart; orders at 330-482-2382; pick up at 210 Main St. will be on Dec. 11 between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.
East Liverpool
Dawson Funeral Home’s annual Tree of Remembrance Service, 2 p.m., Dawson Funeral Home Chapel
East Palestine
Eagles breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon; dine in or carry out; 330-886-0397
Lisbon
Lisbon Lions Club Bingo, 6 p.m. doors open 4 p.m.
Negley
Negley VFD Breakfast with Santa, 8-11:30 p.m.; children 10 years and under eat free with an adult purchase; all you can eat
Salem
Sacred Christmas Concert featuring R.B. Kuhn on organ and piano, 10:30 a.m., Salem Bible Methodist Church; information, Pastor David Crosley at 812-675-1549.
“Come Home for Christmas Historic Home Tour,” sponsored by the Salem Federation of Women’s Clubs, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20. Tickets are available in advance from Consign&Design, Salem Computer, Ricky’s English Pub, nature + nurture and Eventbrite.com. Tickets are also available on both days at the Smucker House, 271 S Broadway, where the tour begins. Visitors will start the tour either day at the Smucker House to obtain a program, a wristband for discounts at area restaurants, and booties to wear over shoes in the homes


