A Chicken Bar-B-Q, co-sponsored by the Utica Volunteer Fire Department and the Canal Ag 4-H Club, will be held on Saturday June 7 from Noon – 6:00pm or until sold out Utica Fire Hall. Adults $13.00, Sr. Citizens $12.00, Children 6-12 $6.00, Children 5 and under Free. Menu includes Bar-B-Q Chicken, Bake Beans, Potato Salad or Chips, Rolls and Dessert. Dine In & Take Out Available. For more information, contact Paula at paula8328@hotmail.com.

The Springboro Public Libary is hosting a Plant Swap for members of the community on Saturday, June 7 from 10am to 2pm. Bring up to 6 plants to swap with other gardeners. Share gardening tips and tricks. Stay for lunch by donation to benefit the Springboro Public Library. Not interested in the plant swap? Join us for lunch only starting at 11:30! For more information, email Erika at elynm22@gmail.com.

Villa Maria-thon 5K Run/2 Mile Walk will take place on Saturday, June 7. Check-in begins at 7:30am. Register to run in-person (rain or shine). Cost: $25. Come and enjoy activities for everyone, from the serious runner to children of all ages. Trophies/medals will be awarded to the top 3 runners for males & females in each age group. Other activities will include a 50-yard dash for children and a drumming circle. For more information or to register visit https://vmesc.org/programs-retreats/all-events?id=1037.

An Ice Cream Social will be held at Johnston Fire Department on Sunday, June 8 from Noon to 5pm. Cost is $2.00 per person to build your sundae. There will also be additional fundraising opportunities. For more information, contact Heather Lloyd at 330-647-1338.

Need a hand with the groceries? If you or someone you know is an income eligible Mercer County resident in need of food assistance, Mercer County Food Bank is hosting a Mobile Pantry Food Distribution at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Greenville on Thursday, June 12th from 11am-1pm or until supplies last. For more information, visit mercercountyfoodbank.org.

Evangel Community Church Summer Family Fest will be held on Sunday, June 22 from 1pm to 3pm. Free event for everyone! Outdoor concert, train ride, bounce pad, zip line, and lots of fun! For more information, visit evangelcommunitychurch.org.