Salem Community Foundation Board of Directors meeting

SALEM — The Salem Community Foundation Board of Directors will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the public charitable trust when it convenes in early April for its combined annual and regular quarterly meeting. As the foundation marks six decades of service, it extends its sincere gratitude to the many donors, partners, and community members whose generosity and support have built a lasting legacy of impact in the Salem area.

The annual meeting, open to all members of the foundation, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Salem Community Center, 1098 N. Ellsworth Ave. The annual meeting will include the election of officers and the review of the foundation’s financial statements for the year 2025.

Anyone can become a lifetime member of the Salem Community Foundation with a minimum contribution of $100 or more and reside in the Salem area. All members are mailed an annual report and encouraged to attend the annual meeting each April.

The Salem Community Foundation awards grants to tax exempt organizations on a quarterly basis. Priority is given to projects reaching a wide section of the community, innovative programs that meet social needs, and encourage the promotion of the efficient use of resources. Scholarships, human services, arts and humanities, and the Salem Community Center are among the list of public and community services which benefit from the foundation’s assistance.

Grant applications and guidelines are available at www.salemcommunityfoundation.org or by phoning the Salem Community Foundation office at 330-332-4021. The next meeting of the Grant Screening Committee to review quarterly grant applications is scheduled for June 25. Brittany Maniscalco, Chief Operating Officer, asks that requests for financial assistance be submitted to the Foundation by June 1. The grant submission deadlines for the remainder of the calendar year are Sept. 1 and Dec. 1.

The Salem Community Foundation offers individuals, families, organizations, and businesses the unique opportunity to make a difference in our community by establishing an endowment fund for charitable or scholarship purposes.

Contributions may be made to Salem Community Foundation Inc., P. O. Box 553, Salem, Ohio 44460 and may be earmarked for a specific program of interest to the donor.

Banquet in Salem Monday

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 fried chicken, potatoes with onions and peppers, corn, coleslaw, fresh vegetables and fruit, and cupcakes. 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 information or to sponsor a Banquet call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169; visit www.thebanquetinsalem.org.

Lincoln Park PAC to present

Hairspray The Broadway Musical

MIDLAND, Pa. – Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center in Midland continues its 2025-2026 Clearview Federal Credit Union Subscription Series Find Your Way! with Hairspray The Broadway Musical, presented in the MainStage Theater Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3 and Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10.

Tickets start at $18 and are available by visiting LincolnParkArts.org or calling 724-576-4644.

The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Lincoln Park’s production of Hairspray is piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. Set in 1962 Baltimore, this family friendly musical follows the irrepressible Tracy Turnblad, a teenager with big hair, a big heart, and even bigger dreams. When Tracy lands a spot on the local TV dance program, The Corny Collins Show, she uses her newfound platform to challenge the segregation that divides her city. Packed with unforgettable songs, infectious choreography, and plenty of heart, Hairspray reminds us that progress often begins with someone brave enough to step forward and say, “You can’t stop the beat.”

“Hairspray is a joyful, high-energy celebration of individuality, courage, and the power of young people to change the world,” said Justin Fortunato, Producing Artistic Director for Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center. “This exceptional cast, along with the creative team of Director Brady Patsy, Choreographer Amber Ardolino, and Music Director Kathleen Billie, are creating a can’t miss experience. Tickets are selling very quickly, get yours today.”