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Diabetes Awareness Together We Thrive Health Fair

November is the month for Diabetes Awareness. The East Palestine Diabetes Awareness Group have been working with the Kevin Baird Foundation and with the East Palestine community (village, school and businesses) to wear blue that day to show support for diabetics. They are also hosting a Diabetes Awareness Together We Thrive Health Fair on Friday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at the East Palestine Way Station, 109 Rebecca St., East Palestine. The Health Fair will host clinical staff from Mercy Health, East Liverpool City Hospital, EPGO Exercise Fitness Group and Optometrist, Dr. Mark Daumbauld from East Palestine will all be available to ask questions and offer information on Type 1 and 2 diabetes. A dietitian will also be on hand along with glucose screening taking place that day.

That Quilt Group I Belong To (TQGIBT) November meeting

That Quilt Group I Belong To (TQGIBT) will meet next at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at The Rotary Building at Fair Park on Oak Street in Canfield. For the November program, TQ member Mary Durkin will demonstrate the technique using pool noodles to sandwich a quilt. Members are reminded that in November all UFOs tabulation ends and that completed Christmas Stockings should be turned in. For more information, call Jeanne 330-507-4672.

Lepper Library upcoming events

LISBON - The Lepper Library will host the following upcoming events:

- Writers' Group

Saturdays, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5 at 2 p.m.

Join fellow writers to discuss topics such as writing, publishing, and grammar. To receive constructive critiques, submit five pages a week in advance to dolly@lepperlibrary.org.

- Jason Gordon, Mobility Manager Community Action Agency of Columbiana County

Monday, Nov. 9 from 4-7 p.m.

Gordon will explain what CARTS has to offer about its services, and invite interested individuals to share with him about their transportation needs.

- November Craft Class featuring Star Anise Wreath

Thursday, Nov. 12, choice of class time 4:30 p.m. or 6 p.m.

A smaller wreath with a warm spice scent that will linger throughout the holidays and longer. Call 330-424-3117 for availability

- Moving and Grooving

Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

This Storytime is geared toward babies and toddlers. Come listen to fun books, sing songs, make a craft, and play with us. 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.

- Family Evening Storytime

Monday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m.

Join a special Family Evening Storytime. Friends from the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center will teach how animals prepare for winter. There will be live animals to see, so small children will need to be supervised by an adult. Registration is requested by calling 330-424-3117

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