Lunch-hour learning program planned

Lunch-hour learningprogram planned
YOUNGSTOWN -- A lunch-hour learning program, sponsored by the Parent Center housed at First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave., is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Salads are $3, and baby-sitting is available by calling (330) 747-3514. From noon to 1 p.m., Dr. Donald Allen, a veterinarian, will speak on "How to Boost Children's Self-Esteem Through Pet Ownership." The center is an educational and resource site for parents.
Time to enter crafts
CANFIELD -- A booklet from the Canfield Fair Arts and Crafts Department, listing 900 categories in which items may be entered in the annual Canfield Fair, will be automatically mailed to those who entered items in 2000. Others interested in participating in 2001 may request a booklet by calling the Canfield Fair Office, (330) 533-4107, from 9 to 4 p.m. Monday through April 1. To receive a booklet after that deadline, send name, address and two 34-cent stamps to Canfield Fair Arts and Crafts, P.O. Box 250, Canfield, Ohio 44408. Entry forms must be submitted by Aug. 10.
No more melting
How many times have you melted the tip of a rubber spatula on a hot pan?
SilverStone's Silicone Spatula ($12.99) with a flexible, translucent head is heat-resistant to 600 degrees. And the Nonstick Saut & eacute; Whisk ($14.99) has an innovative shape that's perfect for reaching to the edge of the pan. Nonstick utensils make for easy cleanup too. Available from www.amazon.com, or for the closest store, call Progressive International Corp. at (800) 426-7101.
Don't get hammered
A thumb is a terrible thing to squish, as just about anyone who has wielded a hammer can attest. The new Vaughan & amp; Bushnell Blue Max California Framer is designed to greatly reduce the risk of bashed thumbs.
The high-tech hammer features a magnetic nail-holding notch that allows users to get the nail started without having to hold it in place.
Intended for do-it-yourselfers as well as professionals, the Blue Max comes in several different styles and models. The basic CFB 2LM framer retails for about $45 and can be ordered at Home Depot and True Value stores.