Fairgrounds hosts Angels sale, events

Fairgrounds hosts Angels sale, events

CANFIELD — The 14th Annual Angels for Animals Gigantic Garage Sale on Friday through Sunday is just one of many events that take place at the Canfield Fairgrounds during the months when it is not being used for the fair.

The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The grounds are also used by the Mahoning Valley Drug Task Force, Ohio State Penitentiary and Mahoning County Bomb Squad for training purposes, said Bev Fisher, fair manager.

With its smooth terrain, the grounds are also used by individuals for walking, jogging and other outdoor activities, she said.

The 350-acre site is open to the public daily except during certain events. The Canfield Fair, established in 1846, by the Mahoning County Agricultural and Horticultural Society, is at 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road.

For more information on events at the fairgrounds, see www.canfieldfairgrounds.com.

Honored by Grange

CANFIELD — In recognition of National Grange Week, Dublin Grange in Canfield will honor Bev Fisher, general manager of the Canfield Fair, at its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Fisher is a resident of Greenford and has received many awards for her ideas and innovations at the local fair. She will be honored as Community Citizen of the Year, given to a non-Grange member in recognition of outstanding service to the community.

Also being honored at the meeting are longtime Grange members. They are Michelle Combis (20 years), Paul Corll (25), Wayne Reel (40), Gary Reel (45), Vada Reel (57), Vera Brown (58), Marian Manchester (59), Esther Snyder (62), Paul Manchester (67), Jack Mauch (67), and Glenn Hedge (71).

The Grange Hall is on Fairground Boulevard at U.S. Route 224, and the meeting is open to the public because of this special event.

Dublin Grange has been in the Canfield area since 1894, while the National Grange dates back to 1867. The purpose of the Grange is to provide social, educational and legislative service to families nationwide.

Clean Up Litter Day

BOARDMAN — Saturday is Clean Up Litter Day in the township.

The event coordinates with Earth Day events occurring across the country. Based on the number of volunteers, the township plans to clean up four areas with one cleanup crew in each quadrant of the township along U.S. Route 224 and Southern Boulevard.

Volunteers should be in the parking lot behind the Lariccia Family Bocce Pavilion in Boardman Park at 9 a.m. Assignments for areas needing attention will be distributed.

Gloves, T-shirts, vests and trash bags will be provided. It’s estimated that each volunteer will pick up 2 pounds of litter per hour. April 26 is the scheduled rain date.

The project is funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Recycling Litter Prevention and sponsored by the Sandwich Factory.

Bishop at luncheon

YOUNGSTOWN — Voices of Youngstown will host Bishop George V. Murry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown at the luncheon planned Wednesday at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane. He will discuss his role as the diocesan leader.

The luncheon will be from noon to 1 p.m. in the center’s multipurpose room. Advance registration is $7 for members and $10 for nonmembers; the cost is $15 the day of the event. The event is open to all.

Closed for resurfacing

HUBBARD — Bedford Road, between Hubbard-Masury and Stewart-Sharon roads in Hubbard and Brookfield townships, will be closed from Monday through April 24 for resurfacing by the Trumbull County Engineer’s Office.

The recommended alternative route is north on Hubbard-Masury, west on state Route 82, south on state Route 62, north on Idlewild West Road and west on Stewart-Sharon.