Lepper Library activities

LISBON — Lepper Library will host the following events:

Weekly Storytimes

Moving and Grooving: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This Storytime is geared towards babies and toddlers. Come sing songs, listen to a story, and play. Older siblings are welcome to join in also.

Preschool Story Hour: Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Sing songs, listen to stories, and make crafts. Stay and play after the program. Geared toward children 3-5 but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Sensory Hour: Saturday, Feb. 28, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. For those who need a quiet space to engage in sensory activities, join for some fun with hands on activities. This is for children of all ages. No registration is required.

Let’s Build a Snowman: Saturday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. Sign up to make a Snowman using air clay. This activity is geared toward school age children and up. All supplies will be provided and registration is required.

Moving and Grooving Preschool Storytime are all made possible in part by state tax dollars given by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically

CAT Pineapple Express

COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT) will present 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express, a one-man theatrical experience written and performed by retired U.S. Army Green Beret Scott Mann. The production brings audiences inside the final days of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the extraordinary mission that followed.

The performance is scheduled for 2 p.m. March 14. Tickets are available at www.atthecat.com. Due to the powerful nature of the content, audience discretion is advised.

More than a war story, 11 Days chronicles the race against time as American veterans worked tirelessly to rescue Afghan allies left behind during the chaotic evacuation.

Through immersive storytelling and raw authenticity, Mann confronts not only the events on the ground, but also the deeper human cost of war — including moral injury, leadership under pressure, and the long road to healing many veterans face after service.

“This production is emotional, intense, and deeply meaningful,” said Katy Mumaw, marketing director at The CAT. “It invites audiences to step into a moment in history that is still fresh for many and to better understand the courage and complexity behind it.”

Produced by Task Force Pineapple, 11 Days has resonated with audiences across the country for its honest portrayal of brotherhood, duty, and resilience. The experience is designed not only to inform, but to spark conversation around service, mental health, and community support.

Lenten fish dinners

Second Baptist Church, 1091 Pennsylvania Ave., East Liverpool, will host a Lenten fish dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. each Friday through April 3. Dinner includes fried fish, mac and cheese and green beans for $14. Drive up or dine in.

WB Lady Ruritans

HOMEWORTH — The West Branch Area Ladies Ruritan Club gathered for its annual Christmas party Dec. 8 at Middle Sandy Presbyterian Church in Homeworth. A meal prepared by the church was enjoyed as well as musical entertainment, a gift exchange, and games with prizes awarded. Each of the members baked two dozen cookies to donate to area volunteer fire departments and Knox township crew.

The club held its annual organizational meeting Feb. 16 at North Georgetown Church of the Brethren. The January meeting was canceled due to bad weather.

Club officers were installed, upcoming banquets, zone meetings, fund raising events, and regular meetings were slated. Beverly Yaggi provided the program with helpful household tips that were environmentally friendly. Robin Meyer offered refreshments for attending members to enjoy. The next meeting will be held Monday, March 16.

Visitors interested in joining the club are welcome.