Sacred Christmas concert

Salem Bible Methodist Church, 1647 N. Ellsworth Ave., Salem, presents a sacred Christmas concert at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 1 featuring R.B. Kuhn and Benjamin Neville on the organ and piano. For information call Pastor David W. Crosley at 812-675-1549.

Trees and Trains event

The Burchfield Homestead Society’s Trees and Trains event will be held at two locations Nov. 23 and 24 from 1 to 5 pm. A large layout of model trains will be open to visitors at the Naragon Law Office, 248 E. State St., Salem; enter by the back door on Sugar Tree Alley. Trees decorated in themes from Burchfield paintings can be viewed at the Homestead, 867 E. Fourth St. New this year at the Homestead will be a visiting model train layout designed by the Cornersfield Model Railroad Museum. A $3 donation covers both Trees & Trains venues. Children under 10 years old are free. For information call 330-717-0092 or see https://www.burchfieldhomestead.com.

Holiday tree viewing

Holiday tree viewing continues at the Burchfield Homestead, 867 E. Fourth St., Salem, on Sundays through Dec. 22. Visit the Burchfield Homestead, from 1 to 5 p.m. to view holiday trees decorated with the inspiration of a Burchfield painting. A $3 donation covers admission, children under 10 years old are free. For more information call 330-717-0092 or see https://www.burchfieldhomestead.com.

Salem Community Pantry

Salem Community Pantry provides free food to neighbors in need. Volunteers collect, sort and distribute food, along with cleaning, office work and record keeping. Flexible hours according to volunteers’ availability. Call 330-332-5166, or drop by Monday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 9 to 11 a.m.; Wednesday noon to 2 p.m.; or Thursday 1:30 to 6 p.m. in Salem at 794 E. Third St., corner of Third and Vine streets. Or visit online at Salempantry.com.

Southern blood drives

The Southern Local High School National Honor Society is looking for donors to give of themselves during the first of two blood drives this Wednesday. The NHS is working in conjunction with the American Red Cross and activities will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the gym of the high school, which is located at 38095 State Route 39 in Salineville. Members of the student organization will oversee stations including registration and the canteen while Red Cross medical personnel will conduct the blood collection. NHS Advisor Bob Shansky said volunteers are needed because supplies are in great demand. “We’d like to get at least 40 units and are asking people to donate. Everything they donate is used and there is a dire need for blood,” Shansky added. “This is the first one we’re doing and we’ll do another one in March.” Blood donations provide red blood cells, white blood cells and plasma to assist people in need of transfusions, while hosting the collection makes the school eligible to obtain scholarships for graduating seniors. Walk-ins are welcome, but donors may also register by downloading the blood donor app at redcrossblood.org or by calling 800-733-2767 (1-800-RED-CROSS) or Shansky at 330-679-2305, Ext. 4002, to obtain a QR code.

Dino Detectives Nov. 20

The Wellsville Carnegie Public Library is hosting a presentation of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History Dino Detectives. The event gives children in kindergarten through sixth grade a chance to travel back in time and experience a world ruled by massive plant eaters and vicious carnivores. Due to limited space in the program, registration is required for the event which will be held Nov. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Wellsville Carnegie Public Library. Registrations can be made by contacting the library at 330-532-1526.

Sirloin tip and noodles

East Palestine Eagles 1506 will hold its monthly sirloin tip and noodle drive thru dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. or sold out Wednesday. Dinner is sirloin tip and noodles with coleslaw, roll and dessert for $11 or $10 if over 65 years. Call 330-853-8483 to reserve and guarantee a meal.

County Route 12 closure

A portion of County Route 12 (Shepherd Valley Road) will be closed from milepost 0.0 to milepost 0.40 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Wednesday for road maintenance. Motorists must use an alternate route. Alternate Routes: Use County Route 3 (Washington School Road) or Park & F 801 (Tomlinson Park Road). Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the project schedule.

Holiday Music Event

Lepper Library in Lisbon will host a Steel Valley Ukers Holiday Music Event at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Embrace the festive spirit and join us on this winter afternoon and enjoy lively group performing some favorite and new holiday tunes. Don’t forget to enter for a chance to win an opening night pair of tickets for the holiday play, “Jingle My Bell!” provided by Stage Left Players Community Arts Center.