FOOD GIVEAWAY: The Warren Family Mission, 1312 Market St., will host an emergency food giveaway at noon Friday at the mission food pantry while supplies last. The mission is providing assistance because of the government shutdown and SNAP benefits not being issued in November. Up to two families per car are allowed with a photo ID that shows a separate household address.

SIP AND PAINT: Game Changers in Warren will sponsor a Sip, Paint and Support party 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for children, and 5 to 8 p.m. for adults, at Game Changers, 125 W. Market St., Warren. Child tickets are $30 and adult tickets are $50.

For information and tickets, call 330-529-9808 or WeAreGC.org.

TRIVIA TIME: The McKinley Memorial Library in Niles will present Trivia Time: Trivial Pursuit 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the McKinley Birthplace Home in Niles. Participants ages 12 and up can register individually or as a team. Answers will be submitted on paper. Small prizes will be awarded to the top trivia teams. Refreshments will be served.

Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 3.

ELECTRONICS COLLECTION: Trumbull and Geauga County residents only may bring electronics, foam and appliances to the Trumbull collection facility, 5138 Enterprise Drive NW, Warren. Household hazardous waste is not being collected during the winter months. Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, November to April. For information, call 800-707-2673.

CREATIVE WRITING: Unity Spiritual Centre, 1126 Naylor Lloyd Road, Liberty, will host a monthly creative writing group 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second Thursday of every month. Participants are asked to bring a notebook, pen and laptop. For information, call 330-539-0122.

CRAFT SHOW: The Helping Hands Craft Show at Howland Community Church, 198 Niles-Cortland Road SE, Warren, is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free.

Enjoy lunch and take part in a vendor raffle while supporting local crafters and artisans.

Proceeds benefit the Free Fellowship Lunch, Client Choice Pantry and other missions of the church.

GRIEF HELP: Life Church in Leavittsburg, 610 S. Leavitt Road, will host “The Empty Chair,” a one-day event focusing on the loss of a loved one during the holidays, 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday. For those who have lost a loved one, the holiday season can be challenging and overwhelming. This class offers support, comfort and guidance to prepare you for the upcoming season.