Promoting the Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade are (from left) Larry Deidrick, Columbiana Tourism Bureau president; Paul Rance, Christmas parade committee chair; and April Brinker, chamber executive director. The parade will be at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17 with line-up beginning at 5 p.m. on North Middle Street. For information call 482-3822.

Care and share donations sought

The Salem Township Police Department with assistance from the Salem Lions Club will sponsor the Care and Share program for area families during the holiday season. Monetary donations will be accepted as well as gift cards and gift certificates. Family and individual sponsorships are also available. Checks should be made out to the Salem Lions Club with the memo “Care and Share” and mailed to the Salem Township Police Department, 3179 N. Glenview Lane, Leetonia OH 44431. All donations must be received by Dec. 11. For more information or to become a sponsor call 427-0808.

Flu shots available Saturday

The county health department will hold a flu clinic from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Appointments are not required and most insurances are accepted. Those without insurance can receive a flu shot for $25 or $40 for the high dose for ages 65 and older. For more information call 424-0272, ext. 114.

Park, pool closed until spring

Willow Grove Park as well as the restrooms at the Sadie Van Fossan Pool in Lisbon will close today for winter. Both the park and the pool will reopen in the spring.

Moose craft show is Saturday

The East Palestine Women of the Moose will hold a craft and vendor show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Moose Lodge. For table rental call Candy Kiehl at 330-502-0261 or the Moose at 426-3510.

Model railroads to be on display

The Sebring Model Railroad Club, 216 E. Pennsylvania Ave., will have its annual 2017 open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19. The club will open its doors in celebration of National Model Railroad month with displays of an 8-foot mountain, tunnels and bridges and detailed scenery. Admission is a donation of $4 per person and children under 12 are free. For more information call 330-966-3186 or visit Facebook: Sebring Model Railroad Club.

United to stage USO show

United Local will present “War Memories: a Vietnam War Story” USO Show Nov. 17 and 18 in the junior high gym. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the dinner show will begin at 6:30 p.m. All veterans in the audience will be honored with a gift at the end of the evening. Tickets are $11 for adults, and $9 for students and senior citizens and will go on sale Nov. 1 at www.unitedboxoffice.com. Bleacher seats, without the dinner, are available for $5. Veterans are free but must present a ticket. For more information call the high school guidance office at 223-2823.

Free PSA screening offered

The county health department will offer a free PSA screening Nov. 14. The American Cancer Society recommends that men age 50 and older should have a prostate screening blood test yearly. Men who are African American or who have had a close family member diagnosed with prostate cancer, should begin screening at age 45. Those receiving the test must have a physician to send results to. To schedule an appointment call the health department 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 424-0272.

Salem band to march indoors

The Pride of Salem will host the annual indoor marching band concert at 6 p.m. Thursday in the John Cabas gymnasium. Class of 2020 members will also receive their Varsity S letters during the concert. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the general public. For more information visit salemquakers.k12.oh.us.

Drive up and get some soup

Mile Branch Grange will hold the monthly drive-thru soup sale on from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 9. Soups available are broccoli cheese and vegetable beef soup for $6 per quart. Soups must be preordered by noon Nov. 8. To order soup call 330-821-8023.

Light up Damascus in song

The Light Up Damascus Community Choir will meet for practice at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Damascus United Methodist Church, 300 Valley Road, All are welcome to lend their voices