Community Calendar

Youngstown State University's Homecoming Parade takes place on Saturday, October 17 at 3:30pm traveling down West Federal Street and up Fifth Avenue in downtown Youngstown. Free organization participation is available by registering at ysu.edu/homecoming

Ursuline Sisters Mission, at 4280 Shields Road, continues its 16th year of free guided labyrinth walks on Sunday, October 18 at 2pm. This year’s overarching theme honors the 350th Jubilee of the Sacred Heart. All are invited to participate. Walks are about a half hour, and are led by a different facilitator, either an Ursuline Sister or Associate, with the meditations centering on a related theme.

Youngstown State University's History Department presents a speaker series titled "History in the Headlines" this fall. On Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00pm at the Youngstown Historical Center for Industry and Labor, Professor AJ Sumell of the YSU Business Analytics and Economics program will talk about the reasons for the growing gap between rich and poor in the twenty-first century. All are welcome to attend.

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

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

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

Youngstown State University's History Department presents a speaker series titled "History in the Headlines" this fall. On Tuesday, November 3 at 6:00pm at the Youngstown Historical Center for Industry and Labor, Dr Dee Banks of Northeast Ohio Infectious Disease Associates will talk about the COVID-19 pandemic, the possibility that we may face a similar pandemic in the future and how prepared we are for that to happen on a local basis. All are welcome to attend.

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

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.

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