ELHSAA spaghetti dinner

East Liverpool High School Alumni Association is holding a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, brownie, bread and butter. Cost is $12. Carry out order can be picked up at the alumni center’s basement side door. Reservations can be made by calling the alumni center at 330-385-0591 or Sue Furman at 330-385-0403 or 330-383-0798.

Mount Union art exhibit

ALLIANCE – The Sally Otto Gallery at the University of Mount Union will feature the annual Student Art Exhibit from March 19 through April 9. The exhibit includes works from 20 Mount Union students including paintings, drawings, graphic design, photographs and sculptures. Local students with work featured as part of the exhibit include: Shannon Bowman of Alliance, Lukas Ganslein of Salem, Sydney Samblanet of Sebring and Jeffrey Smith of Alliance. An artists’ reception is scheduled on March 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the same location.

Colorectal cancer seminar

SALEM – Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC) will host a free educational seminar, “Understanding Colorectal Cancer: Prevention & Screening,” from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the SRMC Surgery & Outpatient Pavilion, 400 Town Center Avenue in Columbiana.

William S. Lee, M.D., FACS, a board-certified general surgeon will present the seminar. Topics to be discussed include: Identifying personal risk factors, the latest prevention strategies and life-saving screening options.

“Education is our strongest tool in the fight against colorectal cancer,” said Lee. “By understanding screening options and the value of early detection, we can treat the disease more effectively or, in many cases, prevent it altogether.”

The seminar will take place in the Myers Family Insurance Reception Area of the Firestone Surgery Center, located on the Pavilion’s second floor. Tours of the Surgery Center will be provided following Lee’s presentation.

Advance reservations are required by calling Amy Reed, SRMC Director of Development, at 330-337-2883. Seating is limited. Light refreshments will also be served.

Landscape program

CANFIELD – Homeowners and gardening enthusiasts are invited to attend “All About the Landscape,” an educational workshop focused on proper pruning and landscape maintenance, hosted by OSU Extension Mahoning County in partnership with Boardman Park and the Mahoning Valley Landscape and Nursery Association.

The workshop will take place Tuesday, March 31, at 5:30 p.m. at Boardman Park and will provide practical guidance on keeping landscapes healthy, attractive, and productive. Participants will learn how proper pruning can encourage stronger plant growth, maximize flower potential, reduce disease, and improve the overall shape of trees and shrubs.

Extension educators and landscape professionals will demonstrate proper pruning techniques and tools, helping attendees understand when and how to prune different landscape plants. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice pruning on trees and shrubs in the park’s gardens, gaining hands-on experience with guidance from experts.

The program is open to the public, and participants are encouraged to dress for outdoor conditions and bring a lawn chair if desired.

The registration fee is $5 per person, payable to OSU Extension. To register, complete the registration form and return it with payment or call 330-533-5538 for phone registration.

Workshops like this help local residents build practical skills to maintain landscapes while supporting environmental stewardship and community beautification.

For information or to register, contact OSU Extension Mahoning County at 330-533-5538.

Southern Local blood drive

SALINEVILLE – The Southern Local High School National Honor Society is planning its final blood drive of the year on March 24 and organizers are seeking donors to make a difference.

Adviser Bob Shansky said the student organization is partnering with the American Red Cross and activities will get underway from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the high school gym. The school is located at 38095 state Route 39 in Salineville and registered donors as well as community walk-ins are welcome. NHS members will give their time operating stations from registration to the canteen while Red Cross medical personnel will conduct the blood collection.

“This is our last one of the year,” Shansky said, adding the campaign would assist in filling a decreased supply. “The theme is ‘Help Fill the Need: Donate Blood.'”

Red Cross officials have said there was a shortage and volunteers could help save lives. All of the viable blood collected would ultimately be used for cancer treatment, surgeries, and related emergencies. The biannual blood drive not only aids gives back to the community, it also supports graduating NHS members by providing scholarship money based upon the number of units collected. Additionally, donors who give in March will receive a $15 gift card by email and successful donations get A1C testing.

Participants may go on line or scan the QR code to make an appointment and be directed to RapidPass, the latter of which will help save time during donations. For more information, call 1 (800) RED-CROSS (800-733-2767), go to RedCrossBlood.org, or download the blood donor app.