On the calendar
THU/12-11
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 (49 numbers for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. There are three wild ball numbers, two of them for $599. This week features computers for $25, and the drawing for the $10,000 winner for the Triple Fire promotion. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209.
Boardman
DARE Singles Group, Holiday Dinner, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.; information at 330-729-0127
Columbiana
Columbiana High School Class of 1960, 11:30 a.m., American Legion Post 290
Damascus
Tops 1329, United Methodist Church, weigh in 9 a.m., meeting 9:30 a.m.
East Liverpool
Toddle Time, 10 a.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room; for children ages birth to 36 months
East Liverpool High School Alumni Association, drive through meatball sub sale, 4-6 p.m., alumni center’s basement entrance; $10 and includes bag of chips and brownie.
East Palestine
Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., cheese ravioli with tossed salad and roll, $9; 330-886-0397
Hanoverton
United High School Class of 1965, noon, Adele’s
Knox Township
Mile Branch Grange monthly drive-thru soup sale, 4-6 p.m., 495 Knox School Road, Alliance; $9 per quart; chicken noodle and chili; preorder by noon Dec. 10 at 330-821-8023 and leave name, phone number, type of soup and number of quarts.
Lisbon
School board, 5 p.m., board office conference room
December Craft Class featuring a Chenille Yarn Christmas Tree, choose between 5-6 or 6-7 p.m., Lepper Library
Minerva
Christmas with Charles Dickens, 6:30 p.m., Minerva Public Library; register at www.minervalibrary.info or 330-868-4101.
North Lima
Drive-thru chicken dinner, 3-6 p.m. or sold out, Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave.; stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and a brownie for $9. Reserve dinners by calling 330-549-2588.
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 Hunting Club, Open to the Public, Pistol League Target Shooting. Slow Fire Competition at 25 yards 6 p.m.
Washingtonville
VFW Post 5532, meeting, 6 p.m.
Wayne Township
Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m., township hall
FRI/12-12
Boardman
DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127
Columbiana
Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 20 percent off purses, jewelry, undergarments.
East Liverpool
Brooke Hancock Food Security Team hot meal to go, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Community Resource Center of East Liverpool, 940 Pennsylvania Ave.; 330-385-1301
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, shrimp lover special with side $10; 330-886-0397
East Palestine Moose Fish Fry, 4 to 7 p.m., carry out only, 330-426-3510
Leetonia
Leetonia High School classes of 1958-61, 10 a.m., Two Broke Girls
Italian American Club fish fry, 5-7 p.m., dine in or carry out; 330427-9900
Lisbon
Men’s prayer breakfast, 9 a.m., fellowship hall, Church of Nazarene, 505 N. Market St.
Stage Left Players present “A Trailer Park Holiday,” 7 p.m., Historic Trinity Playhouse, 234 East Lincoln Way; $17 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. For tickets, visit www.stageleftplayers.ludus.com.
Minerva
RTIP meeting, 9 a.m., Minerva Library (changed from Dec. 19)
Negley
Negley United Methodist Church monthly soup luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Winona
Free Live Nativity event presented by Winona Friends Church Youth Group, 6-8 p.m., Winona Friends Church; complimentary hot dogs and hot cocoa will be available.
SAT/12-13
Boardman
DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman Lanes, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127
Canfield
Angels for Animals Pictures with Santa, 10 a.m.-noon and 12:30-2 p.m., Door B, 4750 W. South Range Road; $10 for 5- by 7-inch printed photo, $5 for digital photo emailed; gift shop open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Rabies vaccination clinic, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road; $8 per shot, cash only; bring proof of prior vaccination to receive three-year booster; pets must be on a leash or in a cage/carrier.
Columbiana
Christmas on Seventh Street, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 180 Seventh St.; Pancake Breakfast: 9 a.m.-noon ($6 per person; children 5 years & under free); information at https://cossstj.my.canva.site/business-event-website
Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 20 percent off purses, jewelry, undergarments.
East Liverpool
Christmas Craft Vendor Event, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Memories, Meetings and More and Power Fitness FT, 1571 Pennsylvania Ave. Suite B and C; information, Megan Beagle at 330-853-9456
Second Harvest food distribution, 10-11 a.m., East Liverpool First Church of the Nazarene, 670 Walnut St.
VFW Post 66 Christmas Party, 6 p.m.; members and one guest only; lasagna, stuffed chicken breast and baked ham provided, covered dish and desserts welcome; drink specials and DJ after 7 p.m.
Leetonia
St Patrick Food Pantry monthly drive thru, 9:30-11 a.m., 167 W. Main St.; for Leetonia School District families; have photo ID and trunk clear to receive groceries.
Lisbon
All You Can Eat Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., First Christian Church, 225 E. Washington St; $10 adults, $5 kids under 12. Santa may stop in.
Stage Left Players present “A Trailer Park Holiday,” 7 p.m., Historic Trinity Playhouse, 234 East Lincoln Way; $17 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. For tickets, visit www.stageleftplayers.ludus.com.
Minerva
Film screening of the live-action “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” starring Jim Carrey, 7 p.m., Roxy Theatre; doors open at 6:15 p.m.; followed by photos with the Grinch; $5 children, $8 adults
Salem
Homemade soup and home baked goods sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Paul’s Parish, 935 E. State St.; enter the gym from the playground entrance off East Pershing Street; soups will be available for carry-out at $8 per quart.
Salem High School Class of 1959, noon, Ricky’s.
Salem High School Class of 1963, noon, Mike’s Penn Ave Grille
“The Walk to Bethlehem,” noon-2 p.m., First Methodist Church of Salem, 244 S. Broadway
Salem Hunting Club, Open to the Public, .22 Rifle Shoot 6 p.m.



