The Christmas season brings a rush of holiday activities and we’ve compiled the best of the season. Our “Holiday Cheer” guide covers the Mahoning and Shenango valleys and is jam-packed with events. We have holiday activities for families, major events, music, theatrical productions, fundraisers, Christmas dinners, holiday sales, and winter hikes. The “Holiday Cheer” guide covers the weekend before Thanksgiving and continues through early January. Be safe, enjoy the holidays and let us know what you think.
HOLIDAY BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERS
Donation Drop Off. Apostolakis Honda, 3156 Elm Road, Cortland 44410. 800-900-4600. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off during business hours for distribution to the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, which distributes food to 160 organizations in the tri-county area.
Donation Drop Off. Shenango Honda,3965 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa. 16148. 800-858-0849. Donations will be accepted during business hours for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots” program, which provides holiday gifts for needy children in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. Bring an unwrapped toy to help a local family.
JAMV’s Third Annual Designer Bag Bingo. The Metroplex Expo Center, 1620 Motor Inn Drive, Girard 44420. For more information, call the JA office at 330-539-5268. https://mahoningvalley.ja.org. A fundraiser held by and benefiting the Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, which provides special programming for students in grades k-12. Includes 15 rounds of bingo, 50/50 raffle, wine pull, and more. $40. 5 p.m. (doors open), 6:30 p.m. (event). Friday, Dec. 6.
The Santa Shuffle. Held throughout Downtown Youngstown and headquartered at The Draught House, 219 West Federal St. Downtown Youngstown, 44503. Features live music, food and drink specials and benefits local charities. Includes a “12 Days of Christmas” auction at the Draught House. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.
A Filthy Christmas: Toys for Tots Christmas Show. Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. Edorra’s annual Toys for Tots Christmas show. Featuring Cold Concrete, Sleepers, 156/Silence, and Trephine. $10 admission or free with toy donation. 7 p.m. (doors open), 8 p.m. (show starts). Saturday, Dec. 7.
O Come, All Ye Faithful Christmas Concert. Poland Presbyterian Church, 2 Poland Manor, Youngstown 44514. Hosted by Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.
Evergreen & Holly: A Christmas Benefit for the Salvation Army. Jeanne D. Tyler Ballroom of Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-747-5175. Presented by A.C. Jones, two-time Music Row Country Breakfast Chart Top 40 artist. Jones will be performing Christmas songs. Includes a holiday dinner. 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21.
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