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VETERANS MEMORIAL DEDICATION: The Colebrook Veterans Memorial Committee will host a dedication ceremony for a new veterans memorial at noon Sunday at the intersection of state Route 46 and state Route 322, Colebrook, north of Greene Township. The veterans memorial committee raised the money to move the monument, The program will include the local American Legion and State Rep. David Thomas (R-Jefferson).
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Freedom Missionary Baptist Church, 1590 Tod Ave. SW, will mark its 46th anniversary at 11 a.m. Sunday. Guest speaker is Pastor Samson Murray of Triedstone Baptist Church. The host pastor is Dr. Robert Stringer.
CORTLAND TRUNK OR TREAT: The city of Cortland will host a Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the city center, 400 North High St.
COSTUME CONTEST: A "spooktacular" costume contest will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Eastwood Mall Center Court in Niles, The free event is for ages 2-15 with children invited to wear their scariest, funniest or cutest costumes for the chance to win prizes. A trick or treat inside the mall will follow.
HUBBARD LIBRARY BOOK FAIR: The Friends of the Hubbard Public Library will host the annual fall book sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own bags and fill them for $5 per bag. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the library and its programs and services.
FALL CRAFT SHOW: North Bristol Christian Church, 1955 Hyde Oakfield Drive, Bristolville, will host a craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. There will be craft vendors and a bake sale.
MOVIE MATINEE: McKinley Memorial Library will present Family Movie Matinee from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the McKinley Birthplace Home in Niles. Participants will enjoy a special screening of a Halloween classic (or is it a Christmas classic?) just in time for the holiday. Refreshments will be served. For the film title, visit www.mcklib.org/family-movie-matinee. Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 4.
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: McKinley Memorial Library presents Night at the Museum from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Ward-Thomas Museum, 503 Brown Street, Niles. Children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to spend an evening at the museum, where they will listen to a spooky story read by a library staff member, take a candlelight tour of the house and enjoy apple cider and cookies in the carriage house. Costumes are encouraged. There is no fee to attend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 4.
AMELIA EARHART PROGRAM: The Bristol Public Library, 1855 Greenville Road, Bristolville, will host a program on aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, portrayed by actress and performer Carol Starre-Kmiecik. The one-woman performance will be at 5 p.m. Monday. The event is in conjunction with the Trumbull County Reads initiative Registration is required to attend at 330-889-3651.
HALLOWEEN 5K: Beacon of the Valley invites runners, walkers, families and community members to take part in its Halloween 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk at 10 a.m. on Sunday at the Hubbard School Complex, 350 Hall Ave. SE, Hubbard. Registration begins at 9.
The Halloween-themed event combines fitness, family fun and community giving. Participants are encouraged to get into the Halloween spirit, with a costume contest for adults and children under 12. Prizes will also be awarded to the top three male and female finishers, and all participants will receive a T-shirt and medal.
Adding a special charitable component to the race, the 5K winner will have the opportunity to select a school in Mahoning, Trumbull or Mercer County to receive a $750 donation.
Registration for the 5K Run is $35 after Saturday. Registration for the 1-Mile Walk is $30 after Saturday.
Proceeds benefit Beacon of the Valley, a fund of the Community Foundation of Western PA and Eastern OH, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children ages 12 and under.
Participants can register online through the registration information provided on the event flyer. Those wishing to pay by check or cash, or anyone with questions, may contact Beaconofthevalley.anniec@gmail.com.
HISTORY OF THE UFO: McKinley Memorial Library will present: What's Up … There? Or, A (Very) Brief History of the U.F.O. Phenomena from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday.
Al McKinnon, who has been fascinated by the subject of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs, now referred to as UAPs (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena) since he was a child, will discuss some of the most incredible events in the field of ufology. Adults only. Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 3.