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East Rochester United Methodist Church Swiss Steak Dinner
The East Rochester United Methodist Church, 24754 U.S. Route 30, will host a Swiss Steak Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The menu includes slow-roasted swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, rolls, old-fashioned pies and desserts, and a beverage. Cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children 10 years and under. Dine-in or carry out.
Lepper Library upcoming activities
LISBON - The Lepper Library will host its October Craft Class featuring a Fall Serving Tray Thursday, Oct. 8, with a choice of class times of 4:30 or 6 p.m. By using a paper napkin and decoupage participants will turn an ordinary tray into a festive decoration or simply for entertaining.
- October Fall Story Stroll featuring "The Leaf Thief" by Alice Hemming. A silly squirrel notices a leaf is missing from his tree -- who took it?! Take a walk along the Greenway Bike Trail and help the squirrel solve the mystery.
- Moving and Grooving Storytime, Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This Storytime is geared toward babies and toddlers. Sing songs, listen to a story, and play. Older siblings are welcome to join in also.
- Preschool Story Hour, Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Sing songs, listen to stories, and make crafts. Stay and play after the program. Geared toward children 3-5 but younger and older siblings are welcome.
All programming brought in part by the Ohio Arts Council.
East Palestine Eagles stuffed chicken breast drive thru dinner
East Palestine Eagles #1506 will hold their monthly stuffed chicken breast drive thru dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Dinner is the stuffed chicken breast, baked potato, vegetable and roll for $11. Call 330-853-8483 to reserve meal(s).
Columbiana Area Meals on Wheels drive thru spaghetti dinner
The Columbiana Area Meals on Wheels will host its annual drive thru spaghetti dinner from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Firestone Park Pavilion # 1 Wes in Columbiana. Suggested donation is $12 per dinner which includes spaghetti with meatballs, salad, bread and cookie. Call 330-482-0366 to preorder.
Giant Pumpkin World Weigh-Off
The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will host the Giant Pumpkin World Weigh-Off on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Parks Garden Center, 9010 Youngstown Salem Road, Canfield.
This internationally recognized competition will bring together some of North America's most accomplished giant pumpkin growers as they compete under the official rules of the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC), the world's governing organization for giant pumpkin competitions. Growers from Ohio, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Indiana will transport their massive pumpkins to Canfield in hopes of setting new personal records and making giant pumpkin history.
With growers around the globe pursuing the elusive 3,000-pound giant pumpkin, excitement is building as competitors continue to push the limits of what can be grown. The event offers spectators a rare opportunity to witness these incredible agricultural achievements firsthand and see pumpkins weighing well over a ton raised onto certified scales.
The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers have earned international recognition by hosting the heaviest weigh-off site in the world. The organization currently holds the prestigious record for the highest Top 10 average weight of any weigh-off site worldwide at 2,252.5 pounds, a testament to the skill and dedication of the region's growers.
The weigh-off is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to watch the official weighing process, meet champion growers, photograph giant pumpkins, and learn about the growing techniques that produce these extraordinary fruits.
Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Sebring Branch partners with food resources
The Sebring Branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will bring together two community food resources on Thursday, connecting residents with fresh produce and free meals through partnerships with the Mobile Market and Mount Olivet United Church of Christ.
Both events will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sebring Library.
The Mobile Market will offer freshly grown produce, while the Mount Olivet Food Distribution will provide free meals from the church's Mission Trailer while supplies last. If weather conditions require it, the Mount Olivet distribution may move inside the Library.
The programs demonstrate how PLYMC branches can serve as more than places to borrow materials. By opening library spaces to community partners and connecting residents with food, information and other resources, PLYMC helps strengthen communities throughout the Mahoning Valley.