Community Calendar

Please join us for a presentation entitled The Youngstown Chapter of The American Association of University Women present the program, "Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Financial Aid Strategies for Student Access and Success" on Saturday, November 7 from 11:00am-1:00pm at the United Way Volunteer Resource Center in Boardman. Presented by Melissa McKenney, Director of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at Youngstown State University, the program will examine the realities behind college pricing, financial aid opportunities, scholarship programs, and support systems available to underserved populations. Attendees will learn how to guide students through affordability conversations and empower families to make informed decisions about higher education. This event is free and open to the public.

The Trumbull New Theatre presents the show The Outsider weekends from Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 22 with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 and the Sunday matinees at 3:00. The Outsider is a political satire. Candidate for governor Ned Newley might be the worst candidate to ever run for office… unless that’s exactly what voters are looking for. Tickets and more information at trumbullnewtheatre.com

There is no show the first Sunday on November 8th.

Lit Youngstown presents Next Chapter: a writing workshop for adults navigating recovery as well as family members impacted by a loved one's recovery journey. This six week workshop will meet in-person Tuesday evenings at 6pm from October 6 through November 10 at LOOP Arts & Culture Center on Mahoning Avenue. The session will be led by writer Russ Brickey. This workshop is free, but registration is required. More information at lityoungstown.org

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Military History is a four-part lecture and round-table discussion series exploring the evolution and impact of conflict. The second installment, Remembering War: Memory, Media, and Cultural Trauma takes place on Wednesday, November 11 at 6:30pm at the Youngstown Historical Center for Industry and Labor on Wood St. From historical memory and postwar identity to film and visual representation, this session investigates how societies remember, interpret, and reconstruct the experience of war across generations and will feature speakers, Dr. Amy Fluker, Dr. Kyle Starkey, and Dr. Laura Beadling, moderated by Dr. Stephanie Smith. The event is free and open to all.

The Trumbull New Theatre presents the show The Outsider weekends from Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 22 with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 and the Sunday matinees at 3:00. The Outsider is a political satire. Candidate for governor Ned Newley might be the worst candidate to ever run for office… unless that’s exactly what voters are looking for. Tickets and more information at trumbullnewtheatre.com

There is no show the first Sunday on November 8th.

The Trumbull New Theatre presents the show The Outsider weekends from Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 22 with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 and the Sunday matinees at 3:00. The Outsider is a political satire. Candidate for governor Ned Newley might be the worst candidate to ever run for office… unless that’s exactly what voters are looking for. Tickets and more information at trumbullnewtheatre.com

There is no show the first Sunday on November 8th.

Market on Main Antiques & Artisans returns to downtown Columbiana on Saturday May, 16, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. This popular outdoor street market brings together vintage antiques, handmade goods, artisan makers, boutique vendors, food trucks, and live music along Main Street.

8 S. Main Street | Columbiana, Ohio
- May 16, 2026
- June 27, 2026
- July 25, 2026
- September 19, 2026
- November 7, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

More information and a list of vendors at MarketOnMainColumbiana.com

The Trumbull New Theatre presents the show The Outsider weekends from Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 22 with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 and the Sunday matinees at 3:00. The Outsider is a political satire. Candidate for governor Ned Newley might be the worst candidate to ever run for office… unless that’s exactly what voters are looking for. Tickets and more information at trumbullnewtheatre.com

There is no show the first Sunday on November 8th.

In Spring of 2027, Lit Youngstown will invite seven regional fiction writers to lead workshops on dialogue in fiction. Together, participants will look at examples of fictional exchanges, learn from visiting writers, and offer suggestions on one another's stand-alone or excerpted scenes. In addition to five monthly workshops, participants will also be given the option to add a one-on-one manuscript review with a First Wednesday fiction writer on a first come first serve basis. The group will meet at LOOP Youngstown's Arts and Culture Center on the 2nd Saturday of every month from January to May from 10:00am-3:00pm. The deadline to register for this workshop series is December 1, 2026. More information at lityoungstown.org

Lit Youngstown presents a free, open format, writing group that will meet in the community room of the Girard Free Library (105 E Prospect St) from 6-7pm every first Thursday through December (Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3). The theme of the discussion will focus loosely on grief, led by writer and educator, Alex Abruzzi. This is a walk-in workshop, no registration is required.