DIG INTO TRUMBULL COUNTY’S PAST: Children can dig into Trumbull County’s past this summer at a hands-on archaeology summer camp for ages 8 to 14. The camp, which is hosted by the Trumbull County Historical Society, will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8 to 10 at Center Brook Manor, 8745 Painesville Warren Road in Bloomfield. Campers will work side‒by‒side with real archaeologists, learning how to identify artifacts, use excavation tools, and interpret the clues left behind by the people who lived here long ago.

The camp takes place at a verified Underground Railroad site in Trumbull County, giving participants a rare opportunity to dig into one of the region’s most powerful stories of courage and freedom. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Cost is $80 per camper. Register at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/archaeology-summer-camp. For information, call 330-394-4653.

DONATIONS NEEDED: The Emmanuel Community Care Center, 2 North State St. in Girard, is in need of donations for the summer months to help families and children for the summer. Items needed are microwavable food, nonperishables, hygiene products, paper products such as toiletry and paper towels, and snacks. The center is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday.

FOSSIL FUN: The Girard Free Library will have a program Oh Wow! Fossil Finders: Dig into the Past for children ages 6 to 11 at 11 a.m. Wednesday. For information and to register, call 330-545-2508. Sign up to join in on a roaring fun dinosaur activity with the staff of OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology.

TOY COLLECTION: Bazatta Christian Church, 4131 Bazetta Road, is accepting donations of new toys for the Warren Family Mission’s Christmas in July toy drive. Items can be dropped off at the church during business hours. The mission’s annual Christmas toy distribution is to help more than 1,000 local children. Collecting toys now helps the mission get a head start on their collection.

AMERICA250 STORYTIME: The McKinley Memorial Library in Niles will have an America250 storytime at 11 a..m. Monday for children up to age 4. The storytime will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with stories, songs and crafts.

PEPPERS IN OIL: The Mahoning Valley Scrappers become the Mahoning Valley Peppers in Oil (Italian Food Trail-Trumbull) at 6 p.m. Tuesday with proceeds going to the Youngstown Blue Coats. Fans can taste and cast their vote for the best Peppers in Oil in the Mahoning Valley. The America250 Night will be Friday with jersey sales to benefit the Warren Rotary Club.