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Event celebrates first flight of Neil Armstrong A 90th anniversary celebration of astronaut Neil Armstong’s first airplane ride is planned from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the First Flight & Lunar Module site, 2553 Parkman Road NW, Warren. Attendees can design and fold a paper airplane and enjoy space-themed refreshments. Remarks honoring Armstrong’s first flight, which occurred July 26, 1936, at Warren Airways in a Ford Tri-Motor airplane will start at 3 p.m., followed by a paper airplane flying competition in different age groups. Armstrong became the first man to walk on the ...

Van Nationals rolling into Trumbull County Fairgrounds

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Trumbull County Fairgrounds in Bazetta will be the site for the 53rd Van Nationals. Hosted by the Northeast Ohio Van Congress, the Van Nationals will be making its fourth appearance at the fairgrounds, previously coming there in 1979, 1983 and 2007. Van gatherings here aren’t just about aesthetics; they’re wrapped into the broader automotive and fair culture, creating a welcoming space for van lovers to connect, camp and celebrate their shared passion. All vans are welcome, from bone stock cargo vans to fully customized show vans. Attendees can pack their own food and ...

Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment

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Art ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: “Shaping Space: PIttsburgh Society of Sculptors” and “Nicole May Luga — City Scrolls: Everyday Beauty,” both Tuesday through Sept. 30. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...

Labra Brothers get bigger, better with new album

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Labra Brothers will be joined by some of its extended musical familia for its first Westside Bowl gig in nearly a year. Trumpet player Tommy Lehman recorded with the band for its new album, simply titled “The Labra Brothers,” and the instrument now is a part of all its live shows. ...

Dear Annie: Daughter resentful over flight not taken

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DEAR ANNIE: My mom and I have always been close. I’m 35 now, but we talk almost every day, even though she’s in Virginia, where I grew up, and I moved to Washington state after college. We make an effort to see each other as much as possible, but of course, it’s never enough. Recently, a work trip brought her to San Francisco, but I didn’t find out until she was already boarding the plane. San Francisco is a lot closer to me than Virginia is. I couldn’t help but think that if the situation were reversed, I would have found a way to tack on a few days and see her. She ...

Hints from Heloise: Reader writes with ‘thank you’

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DEAR HELOISE: As I think about the things that I appreciate when contemplating our country’s 250th birthday, I wanted you to know how much you mean to us. Heloise, you and your mom have given us a place to share ideas, support one another, and find solutions for real-life issues. You’re a breath of fresh air instead of a wet blanket of despair. Thank you for being the epitome of American culture. — With Love and Respect, Karen B., in Warren, Ohio Karen, thank you so much for your kind words and being a loyal reader of both my and mother’s columns. — Heloise DEAR HELOISE: ...