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4-H KICKOFF: Trumbull County 4-H is helping youth find their spark in 2021-22 through leadership and hands-on learning experiences. The seventh annual Trumbull County 4-H kickoff will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Champion Presbyterian Church. The event is free for all ages and is sponsored by the Trumbull County 4-H Advisory Committee. Youth and volunteers will share club information, showcase annual projects and share activities. There are animal- related club and nonanimal project, such as shooting sports, creative arts and family consumer sciences.

SUICIDE AWARENESS: National Survivors of Suicide Awareness Day will be marked 6 p.m. Saturday with a candlelight vigil at Victory Christian Center, 4257 Tod Ave. NW, Warren. Families and friends will remember loved ones lost to suicide. The vigil has been held for the past 23 years. The event is being held in memory of Valerie Kopiak and all loved ones lost to suicide. Anyone in Trumbull or Mahoning counties needing help or having suicidal thoughts should call the Help Network at 211 or 330-747-2586.

SCHOOL PROGRAM: Hubbard High School students will perform "Clue," a murder-mystery based on the 1985 movie that was inspired by the board game. The performance will be 2 p.m. today at the high school. Tickets are available at the door and are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA: The National Wreaths Across America is being planned for Dec. 18 at Girard City Cemetery. Anyone wishing to purchase a wreath may call Girard American Legion at 330-530-7431 or Blackstone Funeral Home at 330-539-5955. The national event honors veterans by placing wreaths on their graves. Wreaths are $15 each.

FOSTER PARENTS: A foster parents open house will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Mineral Ridge Church of Christ, 3911 S. Main St., Mineral Ridge. Cadence Care Network is in need of foster parents. For information, visit www.CadenceCare.org

HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO MEET: The Kinsman Historical Society meeting will be 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Kinsman Presbyterian Church, located on Church Street in Kinsman.

A viewing of recently scanned old pictures of the area will take place. Plans will be made for a ghost walk and cemetery walk.

The meeting is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For information, call 330-876-3178

AUXILIARY TO MEET: The auxiliary of St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital / St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital will meet at noon Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Social Hall, Austintown. Guest speaker will be Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains. For more information, call Jan at 330-652-5209.

MENARDS TO COLLECT TOYS: Menards is hosting its annual Toy Drive and Enchanted Forest this month for less fortunate children in the area. Visit Menards for more details.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS: The Bristol Public Library is offering three programs for children in November.

The first is a Take and Make craft kit. This month's kit is a Lollipop Turkey Treat and is available for grades K-12, while supplies last.

Second is the celebration of Children's Book Week. Youth through sixth grade will receive a grab bag of books, while supplies last.

Lastly, spots still are available for children ages 3-5 in story time at 10 a.m. Friday. Storytime features stories, songs and games. Registration is required due to limited space.

The library will be closing at noon Nov. 24 and will be closed all day Nov. 25 and 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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