Community Calendar
TUE/12-3
Alliance
Holiday Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Rodman Public Library Branch; children are invited to 45 minutes filled with fun that will include crafts, music, activities, and stories; kick off their countdown to Christmas by making a paper chain that they can use to mark off days.
County
Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, 5:30 p.m., CCMHRSB office, 27 Vista Drive, Lisbon
East Liverpool
Needles and Hooks (crochet and knitting group), noon-2 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room
East Palestine
The Way Station, Presbyterian Church, 109 W. Rebecca St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Eagles kitchen open, 4-8 p.m., cream chicken on biscuit, mashed potatoes and vegetable, $9; 330-886-0397
East Palestine Amateur Radio Club membership Christmas Party, 6 p.m., Sportsman Club in East Palestine. Bring a covered dish. Contact KE8YOA for info. Nominations for 2025 officers will be taken.
Hanover Township
Township trustees, regular meeting, 8 p.m.
Knox Township
Board of Trustees, 7 p.m., administration building; review bills at 6:45 p.m.
Lisbon
Moving and Grooving Storytime, 10 a.m., Lepper Library; geared toward babies and toddlers. Come sing some songs, listen to a story, and play.
Preschool Story Hour Storytime, 11 a.m., Lepper Library; sing songs, listen to stories, and make crafts.
Negley
Bingo, Negley Volunteer Fire Dept.; doors open at 5:30 p.m., early birds at 7 p.m., regular bingo at 7:30 p.m., crazy bingo; refreshments available
Salem
Rotary Club of Salem, noon, Salem Community Center
The United Quilt Guild will celebrate Christmas at the A La Cart in Canfield, 6:30 p.m. There will not be any activities at the church. Collection will be held for Big Reach in Greenford for Christmas.Reservations only for this meeting
Families Anonymous, 7 p.m., First Methodist Church cafe
Salineville
Kiwanis Meeting, Kiwanis Park/Russell Reight bldg., 7 a.m.
Wellsville
Regular council meeting, 6 p.m., Wellsville Village Hall
Winona
Senior Moments Cafe, 11:30 a.m., Winona Friends Church 4687 Whinnery Road. Anyone 55 and over is invited to attend for a light lunch and fellowship. Following lunch there will be Christmas caroling and a cookie social. RSVP to WFC at info@winonafriends.com or 330-222-1551.
WED/12-4
Alliance
December Hot Pots Storytime featuring a special Christmas character, 6:30 p.m., Rodman Public Library Branch; for ages 3-12; $15.99 per child and registration is required. The fee for the event is payable to Hot Pots upon registration at hotpotspottery.com. For information, call the Branch Library at 330-821-1313.
Alliance Vinyl Club, 6:30 p.m., Rodman Public Library
Columbiana
40 & 8 La Femmes 273 Daytime Bingo, doors open 11 a.m., bingo starts at 1 p.m., 44640 state Route 14 (across from United Rentals). Lunch 11 a.m. to 12:30 pm. Public welcome. Weekly menu on Facebook at 40 & 8 La Femmes 273.
County
Columbiana County Budget Commission, 10 a.m., Auditor’s Conference Room, main floor of the courthouse. Approving the DTE27 tax rate report for tax year 2024, along with approving certificates, and other regular business. All are invited to attend meetings
Columbiana County Board of Elections, 1:30 p.m., board office
Area Singles, 6 p.m., Shale Tavern & Grille in Lisbon
East Palestine
The Way Station, Presbyterian Church, 109 W. Rebecca St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Eagles stuffed chicken breast drive thru dinner, 4-6 p.m.; stuffed chicken breast with gravy, baked potato, vegetable and roll; $12, $11 over 65 years; 330-886-0397
Hanoverton
United school board, 4 p.m., administrative offices; special meeting to discuss new building
Lisbon
Lisbon Lions Club, 6:30 p.m.
New Springfield
Springfield Township trustees, 4:30 p.m., administration building; special meeting regarding road and fire departments
Salem
Weingart Cousins, 8:30 a.m., Das Dutch Haus
Salem Community Prayer Meeting, 4 p.m., Salem Memorial Building
THU/12-5
Chester
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Thrift Shop, 1-5 p.m.; liquidation sale; by donation
Columbiana
Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St. 3 to 6 p.m. 20 per cent off jeans, slacks and skirts.
Damascus
Tops 1329, United Methodist Church, weigh in 9 a.m., meeting 9:30 a.m.
East Liverpool
The Well at The Heights Church, 528 Grandview St., will be celebrating Christmas like it was meant to be. Refreshments at 6 p.m., Christmas songs and fellowship at 6:30 p.m.
East Palestine
Caring Hands Food Pantry, 9-11:30 a.m., First Church of Christ, clean trunks
The Way Station, Presbyterian Church, 109 W. Rebecca St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Eagles kitchen open, 4-8 p.m., stuffed peppers, parley potatoes and roll $9; 330-886-0397
Lisbon
Lepper Library, How to Make Cowboy Caviar with Paige Irwin, 2-3 p.m., Irwin serves as the OSU Extension Educator, College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Tastings are included. Register at the circulation desk
Salem
Salem Community Pantry, 794 E. Third St., food distribution, 3-5:30 p.m.; for residents of the 44460 zip code; must have photo ID and proof of residency
St. Paul’s LCBA Branch 654, Christmas party, 6:30 p.m. at Salem Senior Housing Club House, 996 W. Perry St. Members are asked to bring a $5 exchange gift and a gas card to be donated to Sophia Women’s Center. Refreshment committee members aare Denise Patton, Ruth Huggins, Kris Egli and Karen Santarelli. Opening prayer will be given by Carole Rea and closing prayer by Barb Staudt.
FRI/12-6
Canfield
Angels for Animals Antiques, Collectibles and Christmas Sale, 5-7 p.m., 4750 W. South Range Road; Early Bird Sale, $5 donation; information, 330-549-1111, Press #5 or www.angelsforanimals.org
Columbiana
Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 20 per cent off jeans, slacks and skirts.
Columbiana Library, book sale, 1-5:30 p.m. Free admission
East Liverpool
“The Night Before Christmas, 5 p.m., Upper Ohio Valley Museum and Learning Center at the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame
VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 to 9 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn available for purchase
East Palestine
Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., beer batter cod fish special on a dish $9, sandwich with side $10, dinner with two sides $12; dine in or carry out, $9; 330-886-0397
East Palestine Moose Fish Fry, 4-7 p.m., carry out only, 330-426-3510
Hanoverton
United school board, 7 a.m., administration conference room; for discussion of the December agenda
Lisbon
Stage Left Players will present “Jingle My Bell,” an original musical by Kandace Cleland, 7 p.m., historic Trinity Playhouse; tickets at stageleftplayers.org
SAT/12-7
Alliance
December Hot Pots Storytime featuring a special Christmas character, 11 a.m., Rodman Public Library Branch; for ages 3-12; $15.99 per child and registration is required. The fee for the event is payable to Hot Pots upon registration at hotpotspottery.com. For information, call the Branch Library at 330-821-1313.
Canfield
Angels for Animals Antiques, Collectibles and Christmas Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 4750 W. South Range Road; information, 330-549-1111, Press #5 or www.angelsforanimals.org
Columbiana
Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 20 per cent off jeans, slacks and skirts
Columbiana Library, book sale, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free admission
East Liverpool
In conjunction with East Liverpool’s city-wide “Hometown Christmas” celebration, the Upper Ohio Valley Museum and Learning Center at the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame hosting an open, 1-5:30 p.m.
East Palestine
Ozer Ministries holiday open house, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., The ministry will be adorned with whimsical Christmas displays. Ozer will provide gifts for the first 100 attendees, along with light refreshments and cookies. Several decorated Christmas trees and gift baskets will be included in raffles. The open house is located at 407 North Market St., East Palestine. For information, contact John or Daryl Hersh at 330-426-2147.
Lisbon
Men’s Breakfast, 8 a.m., Lisbon Church of the Nazarene; free and open to men of the community
Lepper Library, Elf Workshop: Holiday Fun for Kids, 10-11:30 a.m. Children will get into the holiday spirit by creating festive cards, choosing, and wrapping a book to keep, listening to a story and decorating a Christmas cookie. Registration is not required
Columbiana County 4-H Cookies and Milk with Santa, 10 a.m.-noon, First United Methodist Church; event is free but families are encouraged to bring non-perishable/ canned good items to participate in voting for the best gingerbread house; information, at 330-870-1165.
Lepper Library, Writers’ Group Saturdays, 2 p.m.
Fellow writers get together and discuss writing, publishing, and grammar. If you would like the group to critique your writing, send five pages a week before the meeting to dolly@lepperlibrary.org. Brought in part by the OAC
Stage Left Players will present “Jingle My Bell,” an original musical by Kandace Cleland, 7 p.m., historic Trinity Playhouse; tickets at stageleftplayers.org
Minerva
Downtown Wonderland, 3-6 p.m., wide variety of free Christmas treats, crafts, activities, music and more, as well as the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus; Christmas parade will step off at 3 p.m. from Minerva Elementary School, proceeding up Bonnieview, to Line Street, to North Market Street, and ending in the Minerva Schools bus garage parking lot; information at 330-868-7979 or denise.freeland@minervachamber.org.
North Lima
Community Day Camp,“Grab&Go” soup fundraiser, 10 a.m.-noon or until sold out; Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave. Drive up and choose soup. Choices of are baked potato, vegetable beef, chicken noodle, corn chowder, broccoli cheese, stuffed pepper, French onion and others. Cost is $8 per quart. Proceeds benefit Community Day Camp program. Day Camp Cookbook “From Our Table to Yours” will available. Cost is $12
Salem
Salem Hunting Club, 7-11 a.m., All You Can Eat Breakfast, $7, open to the public.
Salem Hunting Club, 6 p.m., .22 Rifle Matches, open to the public.
Salem Historical Society’s Quakertown Trolley Christmas Light Tours, 7 and 8:30 p.m., arrive at the museum at 239 S. Lundy Ave.; $10 for teens and adults, and $5 for children ages 12 and under; reservations recommended by calling 330-337-8514; walk-ons welcome after reservations honored
Wellsville
Wellsville Stitchers, 1-3 p.m., Wellsville Library activity room; all skill levels welcome
Winona
Christmas in the Country, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Winona Area Historical Society 1838 Quaker Meeting House/Museum
Winona Methodist Church, 32114 Winona Road, annual Cookie Walk and Crafts, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cookies are $10 per dozen. No outside containers.