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Banquet in Salem to include ham dinner
The Dine in or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem will be served from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building, sponsored anonymously. The menu will include ham, augratin potatoes, green beans, applesauce, fresh vegetables and fruit, and peaches.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.
Underground Railroad Month: Frederick Douglass Talk & Walking Tour in Salem
Celebrate Underground Railroad Month with a Frederick Douglass experience in Salem at 11 a.m. Sept. 5 at the First Presbyterian Church, 436 E. Second St. Before the walking tour begins, Nathan Richardson, portraying Frederick Douglass, will join via live video call to share insights into Douglass's visits to Salem. Richardson will discuss key historical moments, including the 1852 Sojourner Truth "Is God Dead?" interaction, the 1859 founding of the AME Zion Church congregation, and Douglass's 1869 oration at the laying of the cornerstone for the Mt. Zion AME Zion Church. Following the virtual presentation, participants will take a guided walking tour through Salem, visiting the sites connected to these powerful moments in history. The program will be presented by The Teegarden Historical Society, Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past and local educators
Reilly Project pavers order deadline approaching
This is a reminder from Salem Preservation Society's Reilly Project Committee, the deadline to order a paver this year is Sept. 1. The pavers will be placed at Sebo Stadium in General Reilly's Dedication Park area in late September. To order, contact Karen Lehwald Carter ('64) at 330-398-8848 or email klehcarter@hotmail.com.
East Palestine Music in the Park to feature Wilson Hill Band
East Palestine Friends of the Park and EPACT will present Music in the Park featuring the Wilson Hill Band from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. Food trucks open at 6 p.m.
Mahoning County residents invited to discover the Mediterranean way of eating
Ohio State University Extension, Mahoning County, is inviting area residents to explore a simple and satisfying approach to healthy eating through its upcoming Med Instead of Meds in-person class series. The five-part series will introduce participants to the Mediterranean way of eating and provide practical tips, recipes and "life hacks" that can be incorporated into everyday meals. The program focuses on seven simple steps to help participants "Go Med" and make the Mediterranean way of eating a regular part of their lifestyle.
Classes will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Fridays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 9, at the Ohio State University Extension Mahoning County office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.
Each session will focus on a different aspect of the Mediterranean way of eating:
Sept. 11 -- Introducing the Mediterranean Way of Eating. Participants will be introduced to the principles behind the Mediterranean approach.
Sept. 18 -- Swap Your Fats. Explore ways to make healthier choices when it comes to dietary fats.
Sept. 25 -- Eat More Fruits and Vegetables. Learn practical ways to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into everyday meals.
Oct. 2 -- Change Your Protein. Discover ways to rethink protein choices and incorporate variety into meals.
Oct. 9 -- Rethink Your Sweets. Learn strategies for approaching sweets while still enjoying satisfying foods.
The cost for the series is $20. Registration is available by calling 330-533-5538.