‘High School Musical’ opens at Hubbard High

The Hubbard High School Drama Club will present “High School Musical” for three performances.

The stage musical is based on the popular Disney Channel movie of the same name, which debuted 20 years ago.

Show times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the high school, 350 Hall Ave. SE. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and are available online at cur8.com/40969/project/137196 or at the door.

Kinsman Library talk looks at Octagon House

The Kinsman Free Public Library, 6420 Church St., will host a program on the township’s Octagon House at 5:30 p.m. April 23.

The house, which once belonged to renowned trial attorney Clarence Darrow, now is owned by Gary Moss, who will discuss its history, recent renovation efforts and hopes for the future of the architectural landmark.

Admission is free. For more information, go to kinsmanlibrary.org or call 330-876-2461.

Area museum hosts astronomy program

Jodi McCullough will speak on astronomy and meteorites for a History Night at the Museum program at 6:30 p.m. April 23 at the Leavittsburg Heritage Museum, 4901 W. Market St.

McCullough is the president of the Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society, which operates the Mahoning Valley Observatory in Braceville.

It serves the needs of amateur astronomers in the region.

Admission is free.

For more information, call 330-399-1448 or email leavittsburg68@aol.com.

Lit Youngstown offers writing workshop

Lit Youngstown will host a writing workshop series for adults experiencing grief at the main library of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, 305 Wick Ave.

These sessions will include group poetry readings, peer-led discussion, thought-provoking prompts and the opportunity for participants to share work. Session leader Sydney Stalnecker, is a writer, teacher and former journalist and a first-year writing instructor at Youngstown State University.

The workshop will meet from 6 p.m. Tuesdays from April 28 to June 2. The workshop is free, but advance registration is required at lityoungstown.org.

Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen plan spring bike tour

The Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen bicycling club will have its annual tour, Spring in Columbiana County, on May 3.

Cyclists will start at 8 a.m. at Mirror Lake Pavilion in Firestone Park, 347 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, and can follow 31- or 34-mile loops through small towns and scenic countryside, which include the Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail.

A snack stop will be at the rail station in downtown Lisbon, and lunch will be available after the ride as well as a chili cook-off. The cost is $30 in advance and $35 day of the event and includes the snack and lunch.

Riders can register online at outspokinwheelmen.com or in person from 8 to 10 a.m. May 3 in Firestone Park. For more information, call 412-389-0895.