Around the county…

October – Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland.  Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  

Thursdays – Car Cruise-in on Public Square in Carrollton 5-8 p.m.

Oct. 14 – Card making class with Lori Kucera at Carroll Co. Library. Fall and Halloween themed. Cost is $5. Registration required at 330-627-2613.

Oct. 16 – Pumpkin Hill oil painting with Lynda Rimkie at Carroll County Arts Center 1-3:30 p.m. $35. Register at 330-627-3739.

Oct. 16 – Baked Pork Loin Dinner at Carrollton VFW Post 3301, Chase Rd. from 5-8 p.m. Open to public. Carryout available. 

Oct. 19 – Thankful to Fall watercolor with Cheri Bell at Carroll County Arts Center 6-8 p.m. $35. Register at 330-627-3739.

Oct. 21 – Book discussion for “The Winemaker’s Wife” by Kristin Harmel at Carroll County District Library at 6 p.m. Books available for check out. 

Oct. 22 – Halloween Howl Story Time at Malvern Branch Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For ages 6 and younger. Stories, crafts and games. For info, call 330-863-0636. The library is located at 710 E. Porter St., Malvern.

Oct. 23 – Bluebird Farm Park Chili Cook-Off at The Barn at Carroll Community Park on SR 39 from 12-5 p.m. Variety of chilis, two breweries, OSU game streaming. $10 for people’s choice division, $20 for pro. Enter by Oct. 20 by calling Carroll County Park District at 330-627-8046.

Oct. 23 – Paint with T – Old Barn at Carroll County Arts Center 1 p.m. $35. Register at 330-627-3739.

Oct. 24 – Trunk-R-Treat with activities for kids 2-4 p.m. at Augusta Community Park (former school grounds). Costume contest, refreshments,  4-5 p.m. Open to the public. Sponsored by Augusta area churches. 

Oct. 26 – Suet Bird Feeder craft at Carroll County District Library at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will bake a bird feeder using a coffee cup, suet and seeds. Registration is required by calling 330-627-2613.

Oct. 27 – Free Community Blessings Drive-Thru Dinner 5-8 p.m. at Perry Twp. Hall in Perrysville. Sponsored by Perrysville and Pleasant Hill United Methodist churches. For information, call 330-627-7593.

Oct. 28 – Carroll County Animal Protection League meeting at Carroll County District Library meeting room. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. The library is located at 70 2nd St. NE, Carrollton.