A variety of events are taking place throughout the Mahoning Valley to celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th birthday. They include: FRIDAY CANFIELD — There will be a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 p.m. with live entertainment, ...

FEAST DAY: SS. Peter and Paul Croatian Roman Catholic Parish, 421 Covington St., Youngstown, will celebrate Feast Day at 6 p.m. Monday with a Mass and reception. This will be the parish’s last Mass. On Thursday the church would have celebrated 115 years in Youngstown. LIVE OUT LOUD: Corner ...

•AUSTINTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION will have a work session at 4 p.m. Monday at the conference room and a regular meeting at 5 p.m. at the middle school cafeteria. •MAHONING COUNTY CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER Records Commission will meet at 4:15 p.m. Monday at the conference center, ...

• AUSTINTOWN SCHOOLS RECORDS COMMISSION will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday in the board of education conference room. • CANFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the township hall.

YOUNGSTOWN — Belmont Pines Hospital recently announced the launch of their inaugural Belmont Buddies Awards. Belmont Buddies recipients are regional community organizations that provide opportunities for children and adolescents to experience safe and nurturing summer experiences. As part ...

DAHLIA SOCIETY: The Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will have its meeting 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Boardman Park, Georgiania Parker Room. The program will be “Bugs in Your Dahlia Garden” and is open to the public. NEIGHBORHOOD BIKE TOUR: Join the Wean Foundation 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 16 ...