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Senior Moments

Area residents 55 and over are invited to a light lunch and fellowship at 11 a.m. Dec. 5 at Winona Friends Church. Following lunch will be Christmas caroling and a cookie social. RSVP to WFC at info@winonafriends.com or 330-222-1551.

Christmas concert

Salem Bible Methodist Church, 1647 N. Ellsworth Ave., Salem, will present a Sacred Christmas Concert featuring R.B. Kuhn and Benjamin Neville on the organ and piano at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3. For information call Pastor David W. Crosley at 812-675-1549.

Winona Christmas

Winona Christmas in the Country, a fundraiser for the benefit of the Winona Area Historical Society, will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 in the museum on the society's grounds at the corner of Winona Road and Cameron Street, Winona. Unique handcrafted items, donated by local artisans and crafters, will be sold. These include reasonably priced specialty baked goods, ornaments, wreaths, wooden treasures, old-time toys, ceramic trees and much, much more. A wide variety of horseshoe creations will be featured. The popular Trash and Treasures area is back again this year. The building is handicap accessible.

MCCTC open house

The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center and Valley STEM Academy will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 21. Parents of students interested in attending MCCTC or Valley STEM are invited to visit and learn more about the opportunities at the school as well as see first hand how career tech has changed. During the event, parents and students will have an opportunity to see the career and tech labs, meet with instructors and current students and even apply for next year.

Meatloaf sale

Salem Methodist Church will hold a meatloaf sale. The deadline to order is Dec. 4 by calling 330-337-9531. Cost is $8 for a 1-pound meatloaf or hamloaf. Pick up is Dec. 9.

Canceled Movie Nites

The Thursday Movie Nites at the East Liverpool Community Center have been canceled for the rest of November due to illness of the director.

Beloit council seats

Village of Beloit seeking residents that are registered voters to serve on council. Individuals can send a letter of interest by Dec. 7 via e-mail to mayor@villageofbeloitohio.com or P.O. box 276 Beloit,Oh. 44609.

Banquet in Salem

The Salem Community Foundation will sponsor the dine in or drive thru Banquet in Salem from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Nov. 20 at the Salem Memorial Building. The menu will include pork chop, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit and cookies. Dine in will park in designated area and proceed to front door. Drive thru will line up in lot behind the building; one meal per individuals in vehicle. No parking in library lot. For information or to sponsor a Banquet call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169.

EP Amateur Radio Club

The East Palestine Amateur Radio Club will hold its Christmas party at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Sportsmans Club with a potluck dinner followed by a short meeting. Nominations for officers for 2024 will be held.

During the November meeting, ideas for projects in 2024 were kit bashing, POTA (Parks on the Air) and having members upgrade to Extra Class by the end of 2024 if not already an Extra Class.

Photos with Santa

The Lisbon Fire Department will host free Photos with Santa at the fire station on Jefferson Street from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 10, with cookies and hot chocolate served. Fire Chief Mark Hall said families will walk out with a free 4-inch by 6-inch photo printed on site. He announced the annual event during the village council meeting Tuesday night. Residents are also invited to bring an unwrapped new toy to donate for this year's Under Wraps program.

Life Line Screening

Residents living in and around Columbiana can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. St. Jude Church, 180 7th St., will host this community event Nov. 29. Screenings can check for: The level of plaque buildup in arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health; HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels; Diabetes risk; Kidney and thyroid function, and more. Screenings are affordable and convenient. Free parking is also available. Special package pricing starts at $159, but consultants will work to create a package that is right for individuals based on their age and risk factors. Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

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