HABITAT HOLDS CELEBRATION: Habitat for Humanity International is celebrating the completion of more than 500,000 homes by holding a barbecue open to the public at 6 p.m. today at the Habitat office and ReStore, 480 Youngstown Poland Road, Struthers. Keynote speaker is Clive Rainey, Habitat for Humanity International's first volunteer, who joined with Habitat for Humanity founder Millard Fuller in 1977. Habitat for Humanity is a faith-based, ecumenical, nonprofit builder of affordable homes for low-income people. For more information, call 330-743-7244.
BIRDWATCHER TO SPEAK: Birding expert Greg Miller will discuss bird-watching at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren. Miller had a competition with two other birders in 1998 to spot the most species of birds in North America in one year. That competition was documented in "The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession" by author Mark Obmascik and was made into the 2011 feature film "The Big Year." The program is free.
APPLICATIONS BEING TAKEN: The Salvation Army, 270 Franklin St. S.E., Warren, will be taking Christmas assistance applications for residents of Trumbull County excluding Newton Falls, Niles and Cortland. Residents from those communities can call the Salvation Army for a referral to agencies in their community. Applications will be taken from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Only children ages 12 and younger are eligible receive toys. Applicants should bring photo identification, birth certificates, proof of income and proof of expenses. Call 330-392-1573 for information.
SCHOOL HOSTS PRESENTATION: Champion High School will host a free presentation about drug use at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the high school auditorium with Dr. George Elder of Psychemedics Corp. The school district has approved a voluntary random drug testing program to help students avoid drugs, arm them against peer pressure, and help them make better life decisions. Schools have used hair testing as a deterrent and have reduced student drug use dramatically. Results will be sent only to the parents and not to the school. The program is designed to identify students already in need of help. The event is open to the public.
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Sounds of Square County, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 56 Chestnut Ave., Niles. 330-544-0242 or 330-544-2252.
Warren Lion Club, noon at The Reef, 5000 E. Market St.
Nicotine Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., St. Joseph Health Center Warren Room, Eastland Avenue, Warren.
Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m., Fowler Community Church, 4651 state Route 305, 330-550-3393.
Smalltown Recovery Al-Anon Family Group, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Kinsman Presbyterian Church, 6383 Church St.
Kickin' It In Kinsman, a Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., Kinsman Presbyterian Church, Church Street.
American Legion Riders 700 (motorcycle club), 6:15 p.m., at Howland American Legion Post 700, 8273 High St. N.E.
Girard-Liberty Rotary, 6 p.m., Amen Corner, 21 W. Main St., Girard, 330-539-5837 or 330-545-5694.
Girard-Liberty Kiwanis Club, 6:30 p.m., Golf Dome, 1300 N. State St., 330-545-1338.
Parents of Murdered Children, Trumbull County Chapter, 6 p.m., American Red Cross Chapter House, 661 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren.
Stephen Foster Chorus, 7 p.m., Warren SCOPE Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren.
Food Addicts Anonymous, 7 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. 330-793-1599.
Al-Anon, 9:30 a.m. basement, First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 256 Mahoning Ave. N.W., 9 a.m. beginner's meeting.
Alzheimer Assistance and Referral Network Support Group, 6 p.m., Girard Public Library, 105 E. Prospect St.
TOPS 1429, weigh-in 9 a.m., meeting 9:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, Hubbard.
TOPS OHIO 1374, weigh-in 8:45 a.m., United Methodist Church, Ridge Road, Newton Falls.
TOPS OHIO 1165, weigh-in 8:30 a.m., meeting 9 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 309 N. Park Ave., Warren.
TOPS 1060, weigh-in 6 p.m., meet at 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Hubbard.
Minute by Minute group of Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. closed discussion, First Presbyterian Church of Warren.
Champion Rotary Club, noon, Wayside Inn.