George Washington portrayal at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Salem

Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Salem will present Curt Radabaugh in a portrayal of Gen. George Washington from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26 in the church’s educational building, 251 S. Broadway Ave. The free event will celebrate 250 years of American independence. Children are welcome and light refreshments will be served. RSVP by April 22 by calling 330-332-5042 option 2 for reservations or by emailing office@emmanuelchurchsalem.org.

Rebecca Bricker Scholarship applications available

The Rebecca Bricker Scholarship Committee and the Sebring – West Branch Area Community Foundation announced applications are now available for the college educational scholarship. Bricker was a longtime kindergarten teacher with the West Branch Local School District. Her teaching skills touched many area students and gave them a head start in their educational life. Candidates for the scholarship must be current sophomores or juniors at the college level and must be majoring in elementary education or a related field (art, music, physical education, reading specialist, etc). The applicant must have a 2.2 college grade point average. Two scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded with preference being given to college students majoring K-4 education. Application forms and a list of required documents are available at the West Branch website www.westbranch.k12.oh.us. Applications and related materials can also be requested from keithmartig@gmail.com. All application materials must be submitted to the scholarship committee by July 15.

2026 Angels for Animals Annual Garage Sale

CANFIELD – The 2026 Angels for Animals Annual Garage Sale will be held this weekend at the Canfield Fairgrounds.

The sale begins Friday with the Early Bird event. Individuals can purchase a $10 wristband as early as 7 a.m., but buildings will not open until 9 a.m. The early bird sale will be available from 9 a.m. to noon.

Beginning at noon Friday, individuals donate $3 to enter all buildings until 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Sunday shopping is free from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. when all buildings are cleared. Individuals then can purchase a $20 pass allowing them to enter the buildings at 2:15 p.m. and load their bags, cars, trucks with any items they wish to take home until 4 p.m.

Cash only. No pets, strollers, carts or wagons permitted in buildings during the sale.

Concession are available during the entire event. Several vendors have requested to join in efforts and can be found on the streets between buildings. The Garage Sale fills seven different buildings at the Canfield Fairgrounds: Men’s Worlds, Furniture, Household Items, Books and .50 World, Clothing & Linens, Antiques and Uniques, Kids Korner and Pets Plus.

Visit www.angelsforanimals.org for details on daily costs and hours for this event.

Historic Preservation Awards program

YOUNGSTOWN – Mahoning Valley Historical Society (MVHS) announces the annual Historic Preservation Awards program for outstanding revitalization projects and people who have made an impact on preservation in the local community. The MVHS Historic Preservation Awards are underwritten by the Schwebel Family Foundation.

Call-for-entry details are being sent to members and various businesses, organizations, government offices and individuals across the Valley, but anyone can nominate a project. After a judging process is completed in May, which is National Historic Preservation Month, award winners will be recognized during the MVHS 151st Annual Membership Meeting on June 23.

Over 70 projects and individuals have received a Historic Preservation Award since 2005, the year of its inception. Digital submissions must be received by Thursday, April 30. All complete entries will be judged by a special panel of local experts in early May. Winning submissions will include property owners, project designers/managers, or individuals who have made significant accomplishments in local preservation, along with their nominators. Eligible projects must have been completed by March 1.

Questions and comments about the nomination process, as well as how to obtain a nomination form, may be directed to MVHS at 330-743-2589 ormvhs@mahoninghistory.org.

Find more details about MVHS, this program, and past winners atwww.mahoninghistory.org.

SICCO annual bicycle tour scheduled Mary 3

COLUMBIANA – Bicyclists from across the region will gather here on May 3 to celebrate spring by participating in a three-decade-long touring tradition.

The annual tour, known as Spring in Columbiana County, Ohio, (SICCO), originated in 1995. It is sponsored by the Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen bicycling club.

The event, in which all cyclists are invited to ride, will begin at 8 a.m. at Mirror Lake Pavilion in Firestone Park, 347 E. Park Ave., Columbiana.

The main cycling routes are 31- or 34-mile loops through small towns and scenic countryside, which include the Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail.

Participants will ride at their own paces over the marked, color-coded loops between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., with support vehicles available for riders needing assistance.

SICCO will be held rain or shine.

A snack stop will be at the rail station in historic downtown Lisbon.

After completing the 31- or 34-mile loop, riders will receive lunch.

New to SICCO this year is a chili cook-off, in which riders can vote for their favorite chili.

After lunch, participants can ride an additional 28-mile loop to achieve a total of up to 62 miles.

The fee is $30 for advance registration or $35 on the day of the event.

The ride fee includes the snack and lunch.

Helmets must be worn.

Riders may register online atoutspokinwheelmen.com or in person from 8 to 10 a.m. May 3 in Firestone Park.

For more information, call Ed Christian at 412-389-0895.

TQGIBT president to provide program

That Quilt Group I Belong To (TQGIBT) will meet at 7 p.m. April 21 at The Rotary Building at Fair Park on Oak Street in Canfield. Guild President Carolyn Artle will demonstrate using decorative stitches on a sewing machine, laces, trims and doilies to create heirloom blocks for a Block of the Month quilt. For information call Jeanne 330-507-4672.

East Palestine Eagles sirloin tip, noodle dinner

East Palestine Eagles #1506 is having their monthly sirloin tip and noodle drive thru Wednesday from 4 to 6 pm. Dinner consists of sirloin tip and noodles, coleslaw, roll and dessert for $11. Call 330-853-8483 to reserve a meal.