Program to feature life of famous writer

Program to feature life of famous writer

KINSMAN — Kinsman Historical Society will present a program on the life of Edmond Hamilton, a famous science fiction writer, at 7:30 p.m. March 4 at Kinsman Presbyterian Church on Church Street.

Known as the World Wrecker, Hamilton wrote and was involved with Superman and Batman comic books from the ’40s to the ’60s, developed many DC comic superheroes and was an early writer of space opera. He lived most of his adult life in Kinsman, and his friends and relatives will serve as presenters at the program.

Donations will be optional. For more information, contact Don Sutton by fax at (330) 386-3178 or call (330) 876-8962 evenings.

Polka Mass and party

YOUNGTOWN — The music of the John Lapinski Orchestra will be featured at a polka Mass to be celebrated at 4 p.m. Saturday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 421 Covington St.

Refreshments will be available at a polka party to be held after the Mass at the church social hall. For details, call (330) 747-6762.

Bus trip to casino is cancer fundraiser

YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek Chapter Relay for Life Team has scheduled a bus trip to Seneca Allegany for March 28 as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

Pickup sites for the event will be at 7 a.m. at Sutton’s, 7338 Southern Blvd., Boardman, and 7:30 at Giant Eagle, 5220 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. The bus will arrive at the casino around 10:30 a.m. and depart for home at 4:45 p.m.

The cost will be $25 per person, and each person with a current state ID will receive $15 in casino money.

For reservations, call Kelley Kurtz, (330) 799-0909; leave your name, number of seats requested, pickup location and phone number. Make checks payable to the American Cancer Society.

Winter Walk event at Boardman park

BOARDMAN — Walkers of all ages can participate in a 1-mile, 3k, or 5k fitness walk and/or run to be held by Easter Seals at 9:30 a.m. March 8 at Boardman Township Park.

Proceeds from the Easter Seals Winter Walk With Me event will provide programs and services to individuals with disabilities and special needs.

Free registration will begin at 9 a.m., and individuals raising $25 or more will receive a T-shirt. Teams and individual walkers are also encouraged to participate in a mini health fair, raffle and refreshments.

The Walk is being sponsored by WKBN First News 27/Fox 62, the Shops at Boardman Park, CVS Caremark, Quixtar and Century 21 Prestige Realty Group.

For more information on participation, contact Easter Seals Development Department at (330) 743-1168 or visit www.mtc.easterseals.com.