Here are today’s entertainment picks:
v Tributes: Elevation (U2 tribute band) and Jersey (Bruce Springsteen tribute) perform from 5 to 11 p.m. at Warren Community Amphitheatre, 321 Mahoning Ave., Warren.
v Western Pennsylvania Balloon Quest: It’s up, up and away as some 25 hot-air balloons participate in the fundraiser for the Union Township Volunteer Fire Department at Scotland Meadows Park, 2106 Camden Ave., New Castle, Pa. The event continues Sunday.
v Western Pennsylvania Balloon Quest: It’s up, up and away as some 25 hot-air balloons participate in the fundraiser for the Union Township Volunteer Fire Department at Scotland Meadows Park, 2106 Camden Ave., New Castle, Pa. The event continues Sunday.
v "Christmas in July”: The classic car and motorcycle show and craft show are planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by youth of Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Drive, Boardman.
v Red, White and Blue BBQ: The event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Warren Harley-Davidson, 2102 Elm Road, Cortland, benefits the Battle Buddy Foundation, which pairs veterans with service dogs and assists veterans suffering from PTSD.
v Families Who Know Night: The family event at 6 p.m. at Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre in Boardman Park is presented by the park and Meridian Community Care. There will be games, bounce-arounds, muic and a movie. Food concessions will be available. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.
“The Choking Game” (7 p.m., Lifetime): A girl plays choking games in search of popularity at school.
“WWI, The First Modern War” (8 p.m., History Channel): The documentary series examines the military tactics and powerful game-changing weapons introduced during WWI. The opener, “Armored Beasts,” focuses on tanks.
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Community Connection (6:30 a.m. Sunday on 21 WFMJ-TV, and 11 a.m. on WBCB): Jim P. Tressel, former coach and now president of Youngstown State University, will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss his return to Youngstown; the feeling of the community camaraderie to get him to return; his vision for the university and how he plans to engage the community to continue positive relations with YSU.
“Increase the Peace” (6:30 p.m. today and 6:30 a.m. Sunday on MyYTV): Andrea Mahone welcomes local authors Jessica Robinson and Jacquie Hayes, who are releasing new books and returning guest Monica Phillips will share her book-signing events.
“A Conversation with Dee” (8:30 a.m. Sunday on WKBN-TV): Host Dee Crawford welcomes Kristy McCoy and Kayshia Washington from the YWCA, who will share information about YWCA Discovery Place and upcoming summer camps.
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Concert to benefit cancer research
SALEM
First Presbyterian Church of Salem, 436 E. Second St., will host an afternoon of organ and trumpet music at 3 p.m. Sunday featuring Vicki Schaeffer on organ and Andy Schuller, trumpet, in a concert to benefit cancer research.
Schaeffer is director of recruitment for the Honors College at the University of Oklahoma.
Schuller is a trumpet/cornet player with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band.
