The Altrusa Club of Youngstown will host a ladies luncheon and shopping event, ‘Shoppopalooza’, at Michael Alberini’s Restaurant, 1140 Boardman Poland Road-Rt. 224, on Thurs., Oct. 15. The doors open at 11:00 a.m. Come network and shop with local women vendors featuring unique items, including art, jewelry, clothes, make-up, crystal, baked goods, crafts and more! Lunch will be served at noon. Along with the shopping and social will be a gift auction and a cash bar. The public is invited. Donation $20. Please call to reserve your seat, for information about the luncheon, Altrusa membership or the clubs annual Plant the Seed to Read Book Festival, call event chairs Kathleen Austrino 330.565.6519 or Liz McGarry 330.565-0228. Altrusa is a community service organization that encourages volunteerism and service with emphasis on literacy. It is an international association of professional women who volunteer their energies and expertise in projects dedicated to community betterment.