• Taste of Trumbull. John F. Kennedy High School, 2550 Central Parkway Ave. SE, Warren, 44484; 330-744-3320. This benefit will offer a sampling of the best of Trumbull County – including restaurants, churches and specialty shops. Tickets can be purchased by calling 330-744-3320 and will be available at the door. All proceeds benefit Emergency Housing Assistance at Catholic Charities Regional Agency. 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 26. $15.
• 21st Annual Stardust Ball. St. Demetrios Community Center, 3223 Atlantic St. NE, Warren, 44483; 330-841-7332. The 21st Annual Stardust Ball is a benefit for Relay for Life for Vlad Pediatrics. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, followed by a 6:30 p.m. dinner buffet catered by the Saratoga. The Top Notes will perform music for dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Contact Jenny at 330-841-7332 to reserve. 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 27. $40 per person.
• 23rd Annual Mad About the Arts. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44502; purchase tickets online at www.wysu.org… or by phone at 330-941-1777. This annual fundraiser features an evening of contemporary art, music, dance, wine tasting and food sampling. Mad About the Arts benefits the McDonough Museum of Art, YSU’s Center for Contemporary Ideas, Art, Education, and Community and 88.5 WYSU, the Valley’s Public Radio. $80 per ticket; $65 per ticket WYSU and McDonough Museum Members; YSU Faculty/Staff/Students (21 and over)/CCAC Alumni. Secure parking available for $5 in the M-30 Wick Avenue parking deck. 7-10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2.
• Italian Carnevale. The Georgetown, 5945 South Ave., Boardman, 44512; 330-758-2325. Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish will host its Italian Carnevale (Italian Mardi Gras) at the Georgetown. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. The event also includes a cash bar, music, dancing, a wine pull and a raffle. 5:30-10:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 3. $45 per person.
• Red Hot Wine Social. Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503. The Shepherd’s Foundation and Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services, Inc. will host this event featuring a night of wine, food and entertainment to benefit The Shepherd’s Foundation. Visit www.shepherdofthevalley.com…. for more information. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8.
• Pancake Breakfast. Andrews Hall, Angels For Animals, 4750 West South Range Road, Canfield, 44406; 330-549-1111. This all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast benefits the Feline Voucher Project, which targets the communities of Rogers, Negley and New Waterford. Breakfast includes regular and specialty pancakes, sausage, bacon, pastries, home fries, scrambled eggs, mixed fruit, orange juice, coffee, milk and tea. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10. $8 (adults), children 6 and under are $5.
• 26th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Ron Stoops Scholarship Dinner. The Lake Club, 1140 Paulin Road, Poland, 44514; 330-788-5007 and cm********@yo***************.org…. Cardinal Mooney High School will host its annual hall of fame dinner honoring outstanding athletic accomplishments. The dinner begins with a 6 p.m. cocktail hour. Dinner begins at 6:45 p.m. and will be followed by an 8 p.m. program. Proceeds benefit the Ron Stoops Scholarship fund at Cardinal Mooney. The 26th class of inductees include: Dave Altiere, Ryan Flynn, Peter Kondela, Matt Kubik, Kim Loy Lisko, Dan Lyons, Sarah Lyras, Dr. Frank Rich, Dee Seidita, Joe Taylor, Dale “D.J.” Walker, Rob Zabel, and Dwayne Thomas. 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 18. $75 per person.
• 125th Anniversary Dinner for Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley. Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center, 7440 South Ave, Boardman, 44512; 330-744-5485. The Rescue Mission will host this dinner fundraiser to celebrate the organization’s 125 years of service to the Mahoning Valley. The evening will include a buffet, music and testimonials. Advanced reservations are required. Call the Rescue Mission’s Development Department during regular business hours for reservations. 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16. $50.
• Slice of the Valley. MetroPlex Expo Center, 1620 Motor Inn Drive, Liberty, 44505; 1-800-323-3547 and www.sliceofthevalley.com…. Warren Rotary’s annual Valley pizza challenge will feature pizza, beverages, dessert, auctions and entertainment. Frank Sinatra-stylist Bo Wagner will perform with a 13-piece orchestra. Proceeds benefit local charities. 4-7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25. Adults, $10; children 6 and under, $5.
• 5th Annual Fur Ball. Embassy Banquet Centre, 5030 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown, 44514; 330-550-5953. The 5th annual Fur Ball benefit will feature food, a basket raffle, a cash bar, a live auction and a photo booth. Proceeds benefit Animal Charity of Ohio. 6 p.m., Saturday, March 3. $30.
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