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Brightside Bright Easter

SALEM — The Brightside Project, 1909 N. Ellsworth Ave., will host its Bright Easter event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Designed for children ages 3–18, this special celebration aims to bring joy, hope, and connection to families across Columbiana County and rural Mahoning County. Bright Easter will feature an environment filled with festive, holiday decorations, Easter baskets, and meaningful experiences for children in attendance. The event reflects The Brightside Project’s mission to remove barriers that prevent children from having a safe and healthy childhood while ...

George Washington portrayal

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.

On the calendar

WED/3-25 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Pool Night at Camelot Lanes, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Sacred Heart Ladies Guild pasta and meatball dinner, 3-7 p.m., church center on Indiana Avenue; $10 adults, $5 children; eat in or take out County Columbiana County commissioners, meeting, 9 a.m., downtown courthouse, Lisbon. Columbiana County Transportation Improvement District, 11 a.m., county engineer’s office, 235 S. Market St., Lisbon Area Singles, 6 p.m., East of Chicago in Lisbon East Palestine East Palestine Library, Storytime, 11 a.m. Leetonia School ...

ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES

Columbiana Library book sale The Friends of Columbiana Library Book Sale is Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. First pick is from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday with a $5 admission per person. The remaining time is free admission. Prices are $1 for adult hardcovers. All DVDs and CDs are $1. Paperbacks are 50 cents. Children’s and Y.A. books are 25 cents or five for $1. No bag sale and no free books afterwards. SRMC Look Nook book fair The Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC) Look Nook Gift Shop’s Book Fair will feature a wide selection of books and seasonal items at ...

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TUE/3-24 Beloit Safety Committee, 5 p.m., council chambers; discuss general procedures and possible purchases, and possibly hold interviews for fire and EMT personnel. Calcutta Calcutta Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center County Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, 5:30 p.m., board office East Liverpool Free community meal, 11:30 a.m.-1p.m., Catholic Outreach Center, 600 E. Fourth St. Menu: sweet and sour pork, rice, stir-fried veggies, cake and ice cream. Take-out is available. For information, call 330-385-4732. East Liverpool ...

ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES

4th Thursday Banquet in Salem Friends of the Banquet will sponsor the 4th Thursday Dine In or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Thursday at the Salem Memorial Building. The menu will include Johnny marzetti, green beans, applesauce, fresh vegetables and fruit, peaches. Dine in will park behind the building and proceed to front door. Drive thru line up in lot behind the building; one meal per individual in the vehicle. No parking in the library lot. For information or to sponsor a Banquet call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169; visit thebanquetinsalem.org. Mona ...