SPECIAL OLYMPICS: The 14th annual Special Olympics Trumbull County Invitational will take place Saturday at Girard’s Arrowhead Stadium, 200 S. Highland Ave SE, Girard. This year, 150 athletes from five programs across four counties will participate in the event. Opening ceremonies will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a day filled with various track and field competitions.

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities — giving them ongoing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and share their gifts, skills, and friendships with their families, fellow athletes, and the community.

ACCEPTING DONATIONS: TNR of Warren is asking for donations of gently used, undamaged items for its annual rummage sale. No clothing or electronics will be accepted. Items can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday at the TNR Warehouse, 397 Folsom St., Champion.

The rummage sale is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 17 and 18 at the warehouse.

TNR is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to spaying or neutering cats. Visit the website for more information at www.tnrofwarren.org.

KINNECTION WEEKEND: Warren Kinnection Weekend is back and bringing even more excitement Friday through Sunday with a mix of entertainment, community pride and support for local students pursuing higher education.

Hosted by O.N.E. (Ongoing Neighborhood Empowerment), this three-day event is all about uniting the city through fun and purpose. The weekend kicks off with a comedy show featuring Mike E. Winfield, AGT finalist and Netflix star, hosted at the Underground Lounge under the Best Western Inn in downtown Warren. The energy keeps building with the Alumni Game, where past players hit the field for a good cause, followed by a special brunch featuring live music from Total Package Band.

Proceeds from the weekend will go toward awarding multiple scholarships to local students heading to college, trade school or other forms of higher education.

For tickets or event updates, follow us at O.N.E on Facebook or contact at 330-553-1412

FLOWER SALE: The Grand Valley Ruritan Organization is hosting the Ruritan Flower Sale every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in May starting Friday at the northwest corner of Route 322 and Route 45 in Orwell. The times are 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

There will be vegetable plants after Mother’s Day.

MUSTANG CLUB MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: The Mahoning Valley Mustang Club will host a membership drive at Quaker Steak n Lube in Austintown during its weekly car cruise 4 to 8 p.m. May 18. The car cruise features a variety of interesting local cars. The club has a full calendar of activities this summer including car shows, cruises and a club picnic. For more information about the Mahoning Valley Mustangs, visit the website at www.MVMustangs.org, or send an email to MahoningValleyMustangs@gmail.com.