BIGFOOT RESEARCHING: The McKinley Memorial Library in Niles will host a program with Bigfoot researcher Amy Bue at 6 p.m. Thursday. A writer and educator from Northeast Ohio, Bue’s fascination with Bigfoot started in 2012, when she saw something she couldn’t explain. Although Bue’s private field research is concentrated in Pennsylvania’s Allegheny National Forest, and her work with the Olympic Project is based in Washington State, she crosses the country speaking and researching in areas of high interest while following up on witness reports and looking for evidence of Bigfoot’s existence. The program is for ages 12 and older. Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 3.

BLOOD DRIVE: A blood drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cortland Masonic Lodge fellowship hall, 3263 Everett Hull Road. Homemade soup and sandwiches will be provided to donors, Donors who give blood will also receive a gift card to a merchant of their choice. To schedule an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-redcross.

INSPIRING MINDS HOSTS CONFERENCE: The fourth annual IMpower conference hosted by Inspiring Minds will be held Saturday at Kent State University Trumbull. More than 100 local students in grades 6 to 12 are scheduled to attend. At the conference students will participate in sessions focused on college, careers, physical and mental health and wellness, financial literacy, entrepreneurship and Black history, African drumming, art and music. The keynote speaker is Erica Glover, an educator and HR professional who will focus on equity and inclusion within the academic system and beyond. During the conference, students will have the opportunity to earn prizes, such as scholarships, laptops and gift cards. For information call 330-518-6108.

AUTHOR TO SPEAK: Tom Welsh, local author and historian, will present a program on Mahoning Valley breweries at 10 a.m. Saturday at Denny’s Restaurant meeting room, 4020 Belmont Ave., Liberty. The program is part of the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society;s Memories of a Lifetime Lecture Series. Welsh will discuss the rise, heyday, decline and rebirth of Valley brewing companies. The program is open to the public. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. There will be live entertainment, refreshments and 50-50 raffle. For information call 330-726-8277.

HEALTH SERVICES: The Warren City Health District. 258 E. Market St., on the third floor will provide a public children’s immunization clinic 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Monday. No appointments are necessary. Please bring updated shot records.

The Wellness on Wheels will be onsite at St. Vincent de Paul’s Thrift Store 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at 540 Main Ave SW. Warren.