Lisbon Historical Society plans bus trip honoring William McKinley

Lisbon Historical Society is planning a bus trip to honor the 25th President of the United States and Ohio’s sixth president. On Wednesday, Aug. 19, the bus will be heading to Canton to tour the final resting place of William McKinley and his wife Ida. A “Nooks and Crannies” tour will take participants to parts of the basement not on display to the public. The memorial is fully accessible. Next, participants will explore the museum’s various galleries: a hands-on science center with dinosaurs and animal; a street of historical shops; a McKinley Gallery dealing with his life and assassination; and the Stark County Story, an exhibition exploring 200 years of local history. After enjoying a buffet lunch, participants will travel to Niles to tour the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial and his birthplace home. The cost is $115 and includes all admissions, the buffet lunch, and gratuities. For information and to reserve a seat, call Lisa at 330-429-0399.

Catholic Charities Outreach Center offering free meal, nutrition class

The Catholic Charities Outreach Center, 600 E. Fourth St., East Liverpool, is offering a free community meal on Tuesday, July 7. The meal includes Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole and Corn. Meals are served between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Take out is available. Following the meal, the EFNEP nutrition class will begin at 1:15 p.m. The Catholic Charities Outreach Center also has a food pantry available for local residents. To make an appointment for food pantry services or for more information, call 330-385-4732.

Denise’s Big Back Yard returns to First Presbyterian Church of Salem

The First Presbyterian Church of Salem, 436 E. Second St., is getting ready for Denise’s Big Back Yard kicking off on Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. for a Vacation Bible School event. Participants will gather under the big tent with the addition of picnic tables for the weekly picnics. There will also be an Ice Cream Cart provided after the program each week about 7:15 p.m. Other programs are July 15 – Bike and Scooter Safety, July 22 – Jan Cox and Friends, July 29 – Magician, Aug. 5 – Salem Library STEM, and Aug. 12 – Scouts.

Minerva Public Library launches “Minerva Speaks” Patriotic Oratorical Contest

Minerva Public Library invites community members of all ages to take part in Minerva Speaks: A Patriotic Oratorical Contest, a summer-long program celebrating America’s great tradition of public speaking. Sponsored by America 250 – Minerva, the contest is part of the local observance of the United States’ 250th anniversary.

From June 1 through Aug. 15, participants of all ages can visit the library, choose from a curated list of great American speeches, and practice their recitation with library staff. Selections range from the Pledge of Allegiance and Concord Hymn for the youngest readers to Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and John F. Kennedy for older students and adults. Excerpts and small group recitations are welcome.

When a participant is ready to deliver their speech with confidence, they earn a personal invitation to perform at the Oratorical Celebration on Monday, Aug. 17 at 6 p.m. at the library. Family, friends, and community members are welcome to attend.

Ambitious speakers can also take on the program’s Declaration Recitation Challenge. Ask at either service desk for details.

The full speech list, program details, and complete speech texts are available at the library or by calling 330-868-4101.