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Seeing Eye: Help for eating disorders is available on first and third Mondays

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EATING DISORDER HELP: The National Association for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia and other Eating Disorders (ANAD), will meet 6 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at the Church of Notre Dame, 2325 Highland Road, Hermitage, Pa. For more information, call Renee at 724-981-5435.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) OH 1353, Leavittsburg, meets at 6 p.m. every Monday at First Community Church, 4640 West Market St., Leavittsburg. Weigh in is at 5:30. For information, call 330-219-3370.

ALUMNI TO MEET: The Mineral Ridge High School alumni association will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the school library. Alumni wishing to work on the committee as well as members of the Class of 1976 are asked to attend. The new mailing address for the Alumni Association for MRHS is Alumni Association, 1334 Seaborn St, Mineral Ridge, 44440. The Class of 1976 will be honored on Aug. 8, 2026 at Ciminero's Banquet Center in Niles. For donations, call Dave Sylak at 330-307-8261.

PERI TO MEET: The Trumbull County Public Employee Retirees Inc. (PERI) will meet Wednesday at Shepherd of the Valley, 4100 North River Road, Warren.

This month’s program will be presented by Gil Rieger, who will share his adventure of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Shortly after 9/11, Gil met up with his son, a West Point graduate serving in the U.S. Army at the time. Together, they traveled from Germany to Tanzania for this remarkable climb. Gil will provide a detailed account of the journey and what it’s like to make such a climb.

All members and public employees and retirees are invited to attend. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and the meeting starts at 10:45. A $10 luncheon will follow the program.

For reservations or more information, contact Gloria at 330-847-7458 or Diana at 330-924-5200 by noon on Monday

LIBRARY CRAFTERS: The Girard Free Library will host the Cozy Crafters at 6 p.m today for people who knit, crochet, and embroider. The group can socialize while working on their projects.

DEER SEASON: The Trumbull County MetroParks deer season lottery for the 2025-26 deer hunting season will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the park office in Howland. Hunters do not have to be in attendance.

HISTORY OF FOOTBALL: The National McKinley Birthplace Museum will welcome Vince Guerreri for a program noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. He will discuss the great teams, history making games and efforts for football. The first high school football game was played in Ohio in 1890.

SIP AND PAINT: The McKinley Memorial Library in Niles will host a Sober Sip and Paint with Party Art Cafe and Studio 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Participants will create an autumnal work of art under the guidance of Party Art Cafe and Studio's Timothy Milliner. Enjoy non-alcoholic sparkling water while creating your masterpiece. No experience necessary. All supplies will be provided. This program is for adults only. Registration is required at 330-652-1704, Ext. 3.

FRIENDLY SQUARES: The Friendly Squares of Niles will host its 15th anniversary from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Niles Senior Center,14 E State St, Niles A $7 donation per person is requested at the door. The weekly lessons will begin Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m For information call 330-506-0272.

VOICES 4 LIFE: Voices 4 Life, a newly established pro-life non profit serving Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbana counties will hold a National Day of Remembrance 1 p..m. Saturday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Comfort of the Afflicted in Youngstown, The annual observance takes place at more than 200 locations nationwide . For information visit Voices4life,net or call 234-418-0698.

ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT: The Alzheimer Network is hosting two important community events this September to support families, caregivers and individuals impacted by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Families are encouraged to attend a free Legal Seminar designed to help them review legal documents and business records to best prepare for a loved one's future care needs. The program is 7 p.m. Thursday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2305 S. Canfield Niles Road, Austintown. The Alzheimer Network is also offering a Caregiver Series with two Saturday morning sessions. Handouts will be provided, and participants can attend one or both sessions.

Session 1 will be 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday with a topic of Alzheimer's Behaviors, Medications, & More.

Session 2 will be 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 20 with a topic of Learn About Community Services to Help / Coping with Changes for Patient & Family. Location to be announced at the first session.

Call for details and registration. All events are free, but registration is required. Call 330-788-9755 to reserve your spot.

MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY: The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center (JACBCC) Mobile Mammography Unit will be traveling around northeast Ohio throughout the month of September.

• Tuesday, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. -- Mercy Health-Cortland Primary Care, 310 Windsor Drive, Cortland.

• Tuesday, 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. -- Mercy Health-Champion Primary Care, 5901 Mahoning Ave., Champion.

• Thursday, 11:45 a.m to 1:45 p.m. -- Mercy Health-Hubbard Primary Care, 55 Hall Ave., Hubbard.

For more information or to schedule your mammogram, call 330-480-2654.

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