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Road closure

Dutchtown School Road in Elkrun Township will be closed at various locations today for culvert repairs.

Lisbon Banquet

Lisbon Banquet will be held Monday, June 26, at New Lisbon Presbyterian Church hosted by Winona Methodist Church. The menu will include Texas baked potato (baked potato topped with pulled pork) and/or pulled pork sliders), salad, fresh fruit, dessert and beverages. The meal will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. as dine in only. Take will be available after 6 p.m.

Flag Day at Salem Library

The Salem Public Library will present a Flag Day program at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Guests will learn the history of the American flag and how to properly retire old flags. Bring old and worn flags for proper retirement by William Jackson of the American Legion. This program will take place in the new outdoor space at the library. Registration is required for this free event. Register online at www.salempubliclibrary.org, or by calling the library at 330-332-0042 for registration assistance.

Senior Wellness Health Market

Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St., will host a Senior Wellness Health Market from 11 a.m. to noon June 27. Join local health and wellness providers for information, giveaways including fresh produce, and basket raffles. Come prepared to ask questions and learn about what care options are available in the area.

Chillbillyz to perform Friday

Lisbon Eagles Aerie 2216 will host a concert on Friday at JMullen Motors, 114 S. Jefferson St., Lisbon, as part of a summer kickoff. The Chillbillyz will rock the stage from 6 to 9 p.m. The Eagles are also all paying for all garage sale permits for village residents this weekend. Interested village residents can come to Village Hall and take out a permit and the Eagles will cover the fee.

'The Phantom of the Opera'

On Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 2 at 2 p.m. Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera" will be presented in the Crestview Local School District Performing Arts Center by the students of the Summer All Star High School Musical Program. The Summer All Star High School Musical is made up of students from Columbiana County area high schools including Beaver Local, Columbiana, Crestview, East Palestine, South Range and Springfield. Presale tickets are available by visiting www.crestviewpac.com. Adult presale tickets are $12 and senior/students presale tickets are $10. Tickets will be available at the door prior to each performance. All tickets at the door are $15.

Olde Guard Luncheon

Olde Guard Luncheon reservations are due Wednesday for any ELHS alumni from 1962 and prior. Cost is $27 for stuffed chicken breast or roast beef. The luncheon is at noon June 28 in the ELHS Cafeteria. Call Nancy at 330-853-1560 or email eastnre@comcast.net.

Winona Strawberry Festival

The Winona Area Historical Society will hold its 10th annual Winona Strawberry Festival June 25 at the corner of Winona Road and Cameron Street.

The day's events begin at 11:30 a.m. with food service (barbecued chicken, sandwiches, sides, homemade pie, cake and ice cream and strawberries to top them off) and ongoing craft demonstrations including flax scutching, vintage kitchen activities, needlework and bobbin lace making. Enjoy dulcimer and other instrumental music in the Meeting House and learn about the building and Quakers who worshipped there. This 1895 structure, along with the 1838 Meeting House/Museum and campus, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Admire vintage cars on display and visit the Winona Fire Department's tent on the grounds.

A live auction at 2 p.m. will be a highlight of this fund raiser with Kiko Auctions selling gift certificates/merchandise from local businesses and items donated by community members. Featured this year is an Echo Cordless CLM-58V4AH 21-inch 58V Lithium walk behind mower with bag catcher, mulch plug and charger. It is being contributed by John's Outdoor Power and Recreation LLC, Depot Road, Salem. Also of special interest is an original Encaustic Painting (also known as hot wax painting) from Karen Biery of Studio KB, Damascus. Donations of new and gently used items, services, gift certificates etc. for the auction will be welcomed until June 23. Contact Vivienne at 330-332-4322 to make arrangements.

The day's activities conclude at the end of the auction.

The Museum and Quaker Meeting House are handicap accessible, and there is free parking on the east end of the society's grounds off Winona Road. Proceeds benefit the WAHS, its programs, building maintenance and archival preservation.

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