Community Calendar

The Mahoning Valley Association of Churches Interfaith Mayors' Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for Tuersday, November 26, at 7:30 am, at Byzantine Center on the Grove, on Shady Run Road. This event features breakfast, prayer, fellowship, music, and guest speaker, Attorney Lynn Maro, Mahoning County Prosecutor Elect. Tickets at mvaconline.org.

The Millennial Theatre Company presents the play, Who's Holiday, from Friday, November 29 through Sunday, December 1, with the evening performances at 7:30, and the Sunday matinee at 3:00 pm, at Youngstown's Hopewell Theatre, on Mahoning Avenue, in Youngstowwn. Who's Holiday is an adults-only comedy that tells the story of Cindy Lou Who as she recalls that Christmas Eve she first met the Grinch and the twisted turn of events her life has now taken. Tickets at millennialtheatre.org.

Starring Brandy Johanntges as Cindy Lou Who!

The Millennial Theatre Company presents the play, Who's Holiday, from Friday, November 29 through Sunday, December 1, with the evening performances at 7:30, and the Sunday matinee at 3:00 pm, at Youngstown's Hopewell Theatre, on Mahoning Avenue, in Youngstowwn. Who's Holiday is an adults-only comedy that tells the story of Cindy Lou Who as she recalls that Christmas Eve she first met the Grinch and the twisted turn of events her life has now taken. Tickets at millennialtheatre.org.

Starring Brandy Johanntges as Cindy Lou Who!

The Millennial Theatre Company presents the play, Who's Holiday, from Friday, November 29 through Sunday, December 1, with the evening performances at 7:30, and the Sunday matinee at 3:00 pm, at Youngstown's Hopewell Theatre, on Mahoning Avenue, in Youngstowwn. Who's Holiday is an adults-only comedy that tells the story of Cindy Lou Who as she recalls that Christmas Eve she first met the Grinch and the twisted turn of events her life has now taken. Tickets at millennialtheatre.org.

Starring Brandy Johanntges as Cindy Lou Who!

The Ursuline Sisters Mission presents Celebrating Positive Lives: Sustaining and Accelerating Progress, on Thursday, December 5, 4:15-5:30 p.m. at the Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, in Canfield. People with HIV aren’t just surviving, they’re thriving.That’s the message for local and international events marking the 36th World AIDS Day. Members of the media and the public are invited to join the celebration.

While the annual event increases awareness, combats stigma and supports people affected by HIV/AIDS, this year offers an additional perspective that celebrates medical and personal triumphs for people living with HIV.

The itinerary is as follows:

4:15 Doors open, registration begins. A video of area AIDS quilts will play in the center auditorium.
4:30 Brigid Kennedy, president and CEO of Ursuline Sisters Mission, will welcome guests and offer a message of hope. She’ll also recognize the HIV ministry’s surviving founding Sisters: Pauline Dalpe, Nancy Dawson and Kathleen Minchin.
4:40 Local performer Martin Charles Moore will present an original hope-themed rap song.
4:45 Erin Bishop, health commissioner of the Youngstown City Health District, will discuss community resources and optimism for people in care.
4:50 Terry Mitchell, RN, will discuss the importance of knowing facts about HIV and the dangers of stigma, the importance of testing and treatment, and will offer amazing stories of longtime survivors in the Ursuline Sisters HIV/AIDS Ministry -- the reasons we have to celebrate!
4:55 Moore will lead the guests in singing the iconic song “Celebrate,” with special lyrics written by Moore.
5:00 Avery Hostetter, Development & Publications Associate for USM, will invite attendees to participate in both our “I pledge to end stigma” photo booth and the creation of a new AIDS quilt – one that honors HIV survivors.
Weather permitting, Vicki Vicars, Ursuline Sisters Associate, will lead a labyrinth walk meditating on hope and gratitude. Our labyrinth will be decorated with red lights that create the red ribbon associated with HIV/AIDS support.

Beginning Dec. 2, USM will place displays of red ribbons at the Ursuline Center and other locations in Mahoning County. Each ribbon symbolizes 25 people with HIV who are thriving in the Mahoning Valley. A Christmas tree themed with the same ratio of ribbons will be on display at the event.

The City of Youngstown, Youngstown CityScape, the Downtown Youngstown Partnership, and Title Sponsor Premier Bank, are hosting this year's Youngstown Holiday Parade, Christmas Tree Lighting & Flea on Phelps! Festivities will begin at 4:00 pm on Friday, December 6th, in Central Square. The parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the Christmas Tree lighting immediately following the parade, approximately 7:15. Click tickets or visit youngstowncityscape.org to register to march in the parade!

The Pop-up Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County will be on site, OH WOW will be open and free to the public from 4-6pm, and so much more!

The Winona Area Historical Society presents Christmas in the Country, on Saturday, December 7, 9 am - 3 pm. Held in the historic 1838 Quaker Meeting House/Museum, the event features hand crafted items contributed by local artisans and crafters. The popular trash and treasures area will be open. The building, handicap accessible, is located at the corner of Cameron Street and Winona Road, Winona, Ohio