Books donated to Africa

Books donated to Africa
YOUNGSTOWN -- Nearly 40 boxes full of more than 1,500 pounds of books were shipped from the Youngstown State University in late December as part of the Books for Africa drive. "It was such a wonderful event," said Paul Walker, YSU student trustee and the lead organizer of the book drive. "It really brought students, professors and administrators together." The campaign was assisted by YSU Student Government and a few members of the Golden Key Honor Society. Books for Africa," a nonprofit organization based in St. Paul, Minn., has shipped more than 12.6 million books to libraries and classrooms to 26 countries throughout Africa since 1988. Collection bins were placed in Kilcawley Center and in the YSU bookstore. Walker said some professors donated more than 50 books each. Walker said the campus is planning another book drive for the end of the spring semester.
'Lunch and learning'
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Instruction Department of Youngstown City Schools is inviting the parents of pupils in the Sheridan, Williamson and Cleveland elementary schools to a "lunch and learning" program at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the Fellowship Hall of John Knox United Presbyterian Church, 1806 Market St. The program will focus on LEARNS (Love Everything About Reading, Numbers, Social Studies and Science.) Those wanting to participate should call (330) 744-6985 for lunch reservations.
Night school registration
YOUNGSTOWN -- Registration for night high school classes at Choffin Career & amp; Technical Center will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 23-26 in Room 210 of the school at 200 E. Wood St. Classes will begin Jan. 30. To enroll, students must have an official written approval from their home school principal, and all tuition must be paid at the time of registration. Tuition for Youngstown residents is $150 for a full-credit class and $85 for a half-credit class. Nonresidents pay $155 for a full-credit class and $90 for a half-credit class. The textbook fee is $10 for each book and will be refunded upon the return of the book at the end of the class. Information about the program is available by calling Bruce Palmer at Alpha School for Excellence at (330) 744-7535 or Denise Vaclav-Danko at Choffin at (330) 744-8714.
Financial aid for college
COLUMBIANA -- Crestview and Columbiana high schools will host a joint financial aid night Wednesday for students and parents interested in securing financial help for college. The program, featuring representatives of Youngstown State University's financial aid office, is set for 7 p.m. in Columbiana High School, 700 Columbiana-Waterford Road.
JFK community event
WARREN -- John F. Kennedy High School will host its annual Community Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 29. A variety of displays and demonstrations representing curricular, extracurricular and co-curricular activities will be part of the program. The school baseball team will also have a breakfast in the school cafeteria from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. that day. Information on tuition and financial assistance will be available. The school is at 2550 Central Parkway S.E.
Spring Open House
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley, 2008 Lynn Ave., will host a spring Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 29. The program will give parents of 3-to-4-year-olds an opportunity to visit the school and learn more about its educational philosophy and materials. Pupils will be demonstrating a variety of Montessori lessons. The school has programs available for children from age 3 through the eighth grade. Montessori education differs from traditional methods by running multiage classes and a three-year curriculum while offering hands-on materials and individually paced progress.
Informational meeting
AUSTINTOWN -- Austintown Fitch High School will have an informational meeting for the parents of incoming freshmen at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 in the high school cafeteria. This year's eighth grade students will begin the scheduling process the week of Feb. 6. Incoming freshmen who are not attending an Austintown school should call the registration office at (330) 797-3923, Ext. 2015, after Feb. 7 to enroll.
Scholarships offered
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Polish Arts Club of Youngstown is offering scholarships to enrolled students who have completed at least their sophomore year of college and fulfill various requirements as indicated on the application. Jan. 31 is the application deadline, and forms are available by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Polish Arts Scholarships, 9567 Market St., North Lima, Ohio 44452.
Open house at Ursuline
YOUNGSTOWN -- Ursuline High School, 750 Wick Ave., will host its annual open house from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 5. All academic departments and school organizations will have booths and displays for the event, and there will be performances by the school band, cheerleaders and speech team members. There will be school tours and information on financial aid. Refreshments will be provided by the Home and School Association.