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LEAP Hub seeks makers, artists and artisans for new Makers Exchange

EAST LIVERPOOL – LEAP Entrepreneurial Hub is seeking makers, crafters and artists who are a home-based business or have had a storefront without finding the success they were seeking. The businesses will be able to display and sell their products in the new downtown retail destination called the Makers Exchange being created by LEAP Hub to help makers reach new customers and grow their businesses by getting their products on a retail shelf. LEAP Hub is looking for crafters of high-quality unique products such as original artworks, handmade goods, pottery/ceramics, jewelry, textile ...

Salem Kiwanis to honor local veterans

SALEM — Salem Kiwanis will be hosting a luncheon honoring local veterans. The sixth annual Kiwanis Veterans Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5 at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall at 1151 E. Sixth St. The luncheon will feature an opening and closing ceremony ...

On the calendar

FRI/10-23 Canton RTIP meeting, 9 a.m., Stark County Office Building Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 20 percent off black and/or orange items. East Liverpool VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn available for purchase East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Stepping On, 10 a.m., East Palestine Library EPHS Class of “58” Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Das Dutch Haus in Columbiana East Palestine Moose Fish Fry, 4 to 7 p.m., carry ...

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Spaghetti dinner to benefit child’s fight against JEB WELLSVILLE – A spaghetti dinner benefit and Chinese auction will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Eagles Banquet Hall, 327 Main St. to support Waylon Hyder in his fight against JEB (Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa). Cost is $10 per person and includes spaghetti, salad, roll, dessert and drink. Local businesses are encouraged to donate items for the Chinese auction. For donation information contact Michele Coen at 309-863-0587 or Ethan George at 330-303-6496. Tops 1341 meeting Tops 1341 met at the Glenmoor Presbyterian ...

SALEM – The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, located in historic downtown Salem, is announcing the call for a special December show for Chamber Gallery of Art for all artists. The Chamber Gallery of Art provides local artists and their work a month-long showcase featuring 2-dimensional art. This is an opportunity for established and emerging artists to showcase and share their work through exposure, recognition and connections to the community for this end of the year celebration of artists. This multi-artist show will be provided with a reception, publicity through the chamber’s ...

Arms Family Museum temporarily closes in preparation for 18th Annual Memories of Christmas Past

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Historical Society (MVHS) Arms Family Museum is temporarily closed to the public as preparations are underway for the 18th Annual Memories of Christmas Past, opening Saturday, Nov. 14. Headlining this year’s celebration is White Christmas: The Exhibition, a special presentation honoring the 1954 holiday film and the musical legacy of American composer Irving Berlin. Visitors will have the opportunity to view original Hollywood costumes and artifacts connected to White Christmas, Holiday Inn, and Berlin’s enduring contributions to American music ...