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CPA jobs

The Lisbon Village Public Affairs Council will receive letters of interest for board vacancies from January 1, 2022, for a term of four years. Letters may be sent to the Public Affairs Council, 203 N. Market St., Lisbon OH 44432 or dropped off at the office. Letters will be received by 4pm December 10th. Letters sent by email or fax will not be accepted.

Bingo canceled

The East Palestine American Legion’s Bingo has been canceled until further notice due to circumstances beyond the legion’s control.

First Presbyterian Church

Every Christmas Eve for 24 years Pastor Dan Schomer read the original story as part of First Presbyterian Church, a candlelight service in Columbiana. Sunday at 6 pm he will return to church to re-share his timeless Christmas story, which has been published in his new book. “Outside Tinsel.” Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signature. In addition to the Reverend Schomer, the evening will feature the Stambaugh Choir and the Dana Choir, both under the direction of Dr. Hae-Jong Lee. This classic Christmas concert will include sections of Vivaldi’s Gloria, Handel’s Hallelujah and popular Christmas carols. Based in the Stambaugh Youngstown auditorium, the Stambaugh Chorus seeks to promote choral music throughout the wider Mahoning Valley. Dana Chorale is the main singing ensemble of YSU’s Dana School of Music. Hae-Jong Lee is a professor of music at YSU, where he served as Director of Choir Activities for nearly 20 years. The concert was presented by Under the Dome, a musical outreach of First Presbyterian Church, Columbiana. The concert is free with no tickets required. Masking is highly recommended.

Toilet Kingdom

East Palestine Way/Kingdom Toilet Station will be closed on November 25 and 26 for Thanksgiving. They will be open from 10am to 3pm on Monday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 23 instead.

men’s breakfast

Men’s Breakfast at Boyce Church in East Liverpool will host a men’s breakfast at 9am. Mike Solderbeck will be the speaker. All are welcome.

Product collection

The Period Product Partner Program was initiated in Columbiana County to ensure products such as pads, tampons, and adult diaper pants are available. There will be gatherings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Columbiana County Democratic Women’s Caucus and the Columbiana County Young Democrats office at 134 S. Market St. Saturday. “No one has to decide between buying these necessities or putting food on the table,” said Columbiana County Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Jan Douglass. Products will be distributed to local schools and social service organizations.

Trees and Trains

The annual Tree and Train event in Salem will again be held on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 pm. See an imaginative holiday tree inspired by Burchfield’s paintings at Burchfield Homestead, 867 E. Fourth St.; and the fantastic layout of the model train in Atty’s office. Fred Naragon, 248 E. State St. (use the back door of Sugar Tree Alley). The $3 donation covers both places. For information call 330-337-9578 or 330-717-0092.

Common fried fish

Italian American club Leetonia will host a general fish fry from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday. Carryout is available at 330-427-9900. The club will also collect toys, food and cash donations for the annual Christmas children’s fund.

WB Bingo

The West Branch Booster Athletic Bingo will be held today in the booster hall. Doors open at 4:30pm, early tickets called at 6pm and Jumpin’ Jack (61 numbers for $1,500) at 6:45pm Kitchen is open, instant tickets and computers available. Masks are highly requested. Information at 330-509-1209.

United Class 1967

United High School Class of 1967 will meet for dinner at 5pm Saturday at Marks Landing Restaurant (top floor), Guilford Lake. For more information or questions, call Joyce Grindle at 330-692-1858 or Bill G at 330-424-1259.

Wardrobe

The Sebring/West Branch Wardrobe area will be holding a free clothing giveaway from 10am to noon Saturday. Located behind Pine Lake Christian Church, 636 Pine Lake Street, in Sebring. Clothing is available with items for men, women and children. The clothes are available to anyone who can make good use of them. There are no restrictions based on income or occupation. They only ask customers to pick up items that will be used by their immediate family, although they are always happy to discuss exceptions to that guideline. Donations of good used clothing items are also welcome. Clothing is welcome for any season. Call to make a clothing donation as delivery boxes are not available. The Clothing Closet is a partnership of churches in the Sebring-West Branch community. For more wardrobe information or to arrange a clothing donation, call 330-938-6689. Also call Pine Lake Church at 330-938-2262 weekdays.

American Legion Post 290

Columbiana American Legion Post 290 will host Nathan Walker, assistant director/service officer of the Mahoning County Veterans Services Commission, at their regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. Walker will talk about the benefits of veterans and will answer questions. Every veteran is encouraged to attend.

Free Community Dinner

Trinity Parish Presbyterian Church will host a Free Community Dinner from 3 to 5 pm Saturday in the Wells School Bingo Hall Newell, W.Va. Entrance at the back of the street. This food is brought out and eaten in. This month’s dinner is a Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings – roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, rolls, and dessert. The Free Community Dinner is a mission of the Trinity Parish Presbyterian Church and is free and open to all. For more information contact Kim at 330-383-2545 or Cindy at 330-207-7561

‘A Christmas Song’

Marissa Scott from Winona was part of the cast in Mount Union University’s Department of Performing Arts presentation on “A Christmas Song” at 7:30pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2pm Sunday at the Brush Performance Hall of the Giese Center for the Performing Arts. The Christmas Carol adaptation was written by and will be directed by Kevin P. Kern, professor of theater. Tickets for “Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol” is $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and veterans. Free tickets for students, faculty and staff. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit mountunion.edu/boxoffice.